Quick Start Guide 00825-0100-7062, Rev AA June 2022 Rosemount™ 1208A Level and Flow Transmitter Non-Contacting Radar
Quick Start Guide June 2022 Contents About this guide...........................................................................................................................3 Installing on a tank....................................................................................................................... 5 Prepare the electrical connections................................................................................................8 Power up transmitter......................................
June 2022 1 Quick Start Guide About this guide This Quick Start Guide provides basic guidelines for the Rosemount 1208A Level and Flow Transmitter. Refer to the 1208A Reference Manual for more instructions. 1.1 Safety messages WARNING Failure to follow safe installation and servicing guidelines could result in death or serious injury. Ensure the transmitter is installed by qualified personnel and in accordance with applicable code of practice.
Quick Start Guide June 2022 CAUTION Hot surfaces The transmitter and process seal may be hot at high process temperatures. Allow to cool before servicing. 1.2 Bracket mounting See the documentation supplied with the bracket kit.
June 2022 Quick Start Guide 2 Installing on a tank 2.1 Mount the flange Procedure 1. Place a suitable gasket on the tank flange. 2. Place the flange over the gasket. 3. Tighten the bolts and nuts with sufficient torque for the flange and gasket choice. 4. Apply appropriate thread sealant to the transmitter threads. Note Only for NPT threaded tank connection.
Quick Start Guide June 2022 5. Install and hand tighten the transmitter. Note The gasket is necessary for the G threaded version only. 2.2 Mount the NPT threaded adapter Procedure 1. Apply appropriate thread sealant to the outer threads. 2. Mount the threaded adapter on the tank.
June 2022 Quick Start Guide 3. Apply appropriate thread sealant to the transmitter threads. 4. Install and hand tighten the transmitter.
Quick Start Guide June 2022 3 Prepare the electrical connections 3.1 Connector type M12 (A-coded) 3.2 Power supply The transmitter operates on 18-30 Vdc at the transmitter terminals. 3.3 Outputs The transmitter provides two configurable outputs: 3.4 Output 1 Digital output / IO-Link mode Output 2 Digital output or active 4-20 mA analog output Internal power consumption < 2 W (normal operation at 24 Vdc, no outputs) < 3.6 W (normal operation at 24 Vdc, digital and analog outputs active) 3.
June 2022 Quick Start Guide Figure 3-2: Example Circuits A 2: OUT2 4: OUT1 B 2: OUT2 4: OUT1 A. B. C. D.
Quick Start Guide 4 June 2022 Power up transmitter Procedure 1. Verify the power supply is disconnected. 2. Insert the M12 connector and screw tight. See the manufacturer’s instruction manual for recommended torque. 3. Connect the power supply.
June 2022 5 Quick Start Guide Connect the transmitter to the IO-Link IO-Link devices can be set using an IO-Link USB Communicator, through the IO-Link master, or via the PLC. Procedure Start the configuration software and connect the transmitter.
Quick Start Guide June 2022 6 Get started with your preferred configuration tool 6.1 IO-Link configuration tools Examples: • Rosemount IO-Link Assistant (available as accessory) • FDT® frame applications, e.g. PACTware 6.2 Rosemount IO-Link Assistant 6.2.1 Get the latest IODD files The Rosemount IO-Link Assistant software checks and lets you download the latest IODDs for your device catalog. Prerequisites For an online update, an internet connection is required. Procedure 1. Click the icon. 2.
June 2022 6.3.2 Quick Start Guide Integrate IODDs into an FDT®/DTM framework An IODD DTM Interpreter is required to integrate IODDs into an FDT/DTM environment (e.g PACTware). Prerequisites The IODD DTM Interpreter is usually included in the FDT/DTM software installation package. It can also be downloaded from Emerson.com/Rosemount1208A. Procedure 1. Start the IODD DTM Interpreter software. 2. Select Add IODD. 3. Browse to the IODD file (.xml) and select Open. 4.
Quick Start Guide June 2022 7 Perform the basic setup 7.1 Set the engineering units Procedure 1. Under Menu, select Parameter → Basic Setup. 2. In the Engineering Units list, select Metric or Imperial. 3. Select Write to device. 7.2 Enter the reference height Procedure 1. Under Menu, select Parameter → Basic Setup. 2. Enter the Reference Height. 3. Select Write to device. 7.2.1 Reference height Distance between the Device Reference Point and Zero Level. Figure 7-1: Reference Height D A B C A.
June 2022 7.3 Quick Start Guide Configure the analog output The transmitter can be set to output the level or volume flow as a 4-20 mA signal. Procedure 1. Under Menu, select Parameter → OUT2 Analog Output. 2. In the OUT2 Configuration list, select Analog Output 4-20 mA. 3. In the Analog Control Variable list, select Level or Volume Flow. 4. In the Alarm Mode list, select Low Alarm or High Alarm. 5.
Quick Start Guide June 2022 3. Select Volume Flow Table/Formula, and then set the parameters as desired. 4. Select Write to device.
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