Quick Start Guide 00825-0100-4418, Rev AA September 2022 Rosemount™ 3408 Level Transmitter Non-Contacting Radar
Quick Start Guide September 2022 Contents About this guide...........................................................................................................................3 Confirm approval type..................................................................................................................5 Mount the process seal antenna................................................................................................... 6 Mount the lens antenna....................................
September 2022 1 Quick Start Guide About this guide This Quick Start Guide provides basic guidelines for the Rosemount 3408 Level Transmitter. Refer to the 3408 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 September 2022 WARNING Electrical shock could cause death or serious injury. Ensure the mains power to the transmitter is off and the lines to any other external power source are disconnected or not powered while wiring the transmitter. WARNING Process leaks could result in death or serious injury. Ensure that the transmitter is handled carefully. If the process seal is damaged, gas might escape from the tank.
September 2022 2 Quick Start Guide Confirm approval type For hazardous locations transmitters labeled with multiple approval types: Procedure Permanently mark the checkbox of the selected approval type.
Quick Start Guide September 2022 3 Mount the process seal antenna 3.1 Mount the flanged version Procedure 1. Lower the transmitter into the nozzle. Note Be careful not to scratch or otherwise damage the PTFE sealing. 6 Emerson.
September 2022 Quick Start Guide 2. Tighten the bolts and nuts (see Table 3-1). Note • Re-tighten after 24 hours and again after the first temperature cycle. • Check at regular intervals and re-tighten if necessary. 3.2 Torque specifications The conditions used for the calculation are: • Standard mating metal flange • A193 B8M Cl.2 / A4-70 bolt material • Friction coefficient of μ=0.16 Low strength bolt and non-metallic mating flange may require lower tightening torque.
Quick Start Guide September 2022 4 Mount the lens antenna 4.1 Mount on NPT threaded connections Procedure 1. Apply anti-seize paste or PTFE tape on threads according to your site procedures. 2. Mount the transmitter on the tank. Example • (A) Threaded fitting • (B) Threaded flange 46 mm / 50 mm A B Note Be careful not to scratch or otherwise damage the PTFE sealing. 8 Emerson.
September 2022 4.2 Quick Start Guide Mount on BSPP (G) threaded connections Procedure 1. Place a suitable gasket on the tank nozzle. Example • (A) Threaded fitting • (B) Threaded flange A B 2. Mount the transmitter on the tank. 46 mm / 50 mm A B Note Be careful not to scratch or otherwise damage the PTFE sealing.
Quick Start Guide September 2022 5 Mount the ATAP lens antenna 5.1 Open air installations The antenna extension must be fitted to the transmitter to comply with open air requirements. Figure 5-1: Antenna Extension 5.2 Mount the bracket Prerequisites Mount the bracket so that it is not susceptible to vibration. Procedure 1. Mount the bracket to the pipe/wall. Example 14 mm 10 Emerson.
September 2022 Quick Start Guide 2. Mount the adapter. 14 mm 3. Secure the transmitter to the adapter.
Quick Start Guide 5.3 September 2022 Mount on 1½-in. BSPP (G) threaded connections Procedure 1. Place a suitable gasket on the tank nozzle. Example • (A) Threaded fitting • (B) Threaded flange A B 2. Mount the transmitter on the tank. 50 mm A 12 B Emerson.
September 2022 6 Quick Start Guide Rotate the transmitter housing To improve field access to wiring or to better view the optional LCD display: Procedure 1. Loosen the set screw. H2.5 mm 2. Rotate the transmitter housing to the desired location, and then retighten the set screw. H2.
Quick Start Guide September 2022 7 Prepare the electrical connections 7.1 Cable selection Use 24-16 AWG wire (0.20-1.5 mm2). Twisted pairs and shielded wiring are recommended for environments with high EMI (electromagnetic interference). Fine stranded conductors shall be equipped with a ferrule. 7.2 Cable gland/conduit For explosion-proof/flameproof installations, only use cable glands or conduit entry devices certified explosion-proof or flameproof. 7.3 Internal power consumption < 0.
September 2022 Quick Start Guide Cable shield grounding Make sure the instrument cable shield is: • Trimmed close and insulated from touching the transmitter housing. • Continuously connected throughout the segment. • Connected to a good earth ground at the power supply end. Figure 7-2: Cable Shield B C C C D A A. B. C. D.
Quick Start Guide September 2022 UE (Vdc) R (Ω) ≥ 15.6 R = 44.4 × (UE − 12) < 15.6 R = 250 × (UE − 15) Figure 7-3: Load Limits R (Ω) 1021 1000 800 600 532 400 250 200 162 0 12 7.7 15.6 24 17.6 35 UE (Vdc) Wiring diagram Figure 7-4: 4-20 mA/HART® Communication A C D F + - B + - E A. B. C. D. E. F. 16 Handheld communicator Approved IS barrier (for Intrinsically Safe installations only) HART modem Load resistance (≥250 Ω) Current meter Power supply Emerson.
September 2022 8 Quick Start Guide Connect wiring and power up Procedure 1. Verify the power supply is disconnected. 2. Remove the cover. 3. Remove the LCD display (if fitted). 4. Remove the plastic plugs.
Quick Start Guide September 2022 5. Pull the cable through the cable gland/conduit. Identification of thread size and type: NPT M20 ½-14 NPT M20 x 1.5 6. Connect the cable wires. 0.3 in. (8 mm) Note When connecting a flexible (stranded) conductor, use a small screwdriver to press down and hold the terminal connection open. 7. Ensure proper grounding. 18 Emerson.
September 2022 Quick Start Guide 8. Tighten the cable gland. Apply PTFE tape or other sealant to the threads. Note Make sure to arrange the wiring with a drip loop. 9. Seal any unused port with the enclosed metal plug. Apply PTFE tape or other sealant to the threads.
Quick Start Guide September 2022 10. Snap the LCD display into place. 11. Attach and tighten the cover. a) Verify the cover jam screw is completely threaded into the housing. H2.5 mm b) Attach and tighten the cover. Note Make sure the cover is fully engaged. There should be no gap between the cover and the housing. 20 Emerson.
September 2022 Quick Start Guide c) Turn the jam screw counterclockwise until it contacts the cover. Note Required for explosion-proof/flameproof installations only. H2.5 mm d) Turn the jam screw an additional ½ turn counterclockwise to secure the cover. 12. Connect the power supply.
Quick Start Guide 9 Configuration 9.1 Configuration tools September 2022 • Field Device Integration (FDI) compliant systems • Device Descriptor (DD) compliant systems • Device Type Manager (DTM™) compliant systems • Emerson's configuration tools with Bluetooth® wireless technology capabilities 9.2 Rosemount Radar Master Plus Rosemount Radar Master Plus is the recommended tool for configuration.
September 2022 9.4 Quick Start Guide Configure transmitter using guided setup The options available in the Guided Setup wizard include all items required for basic operation. Procedure 1. If using an FDI compliant software, then select Overview → Rosemount Radar Master Plus. 2. Select Configure → Guided Setup and follow the on-screen instructions. 9.5 Wireless configuration via Bluetooth® technology 9.5.
Quick Start Guide September 2022 Bluetooth® UID and key You can find the UID and key on the paper tag attached to the device, and on the display unit. Figure 9-1: Bluetooth Security Information UID: KEY: 24 Emerson.
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