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Emerson Rosemount 5408 Quick Start Manual

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Quick Start Guide
00825-0100-4408, Rev AD
March 2018
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Rosemount
5408 and 5408:SIS Level
Transmitters
Cone Antenna
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  • Page 1 Quick Start Guide 00825-0100-4408, Rev AD March 2018 ™ Rosemount 5408 and 5408:SIS Level Transmitters Cone Antenna...

  • Page 2: About This Guide

    Quick Start Guide March 2018 About this guide This Quick Start Guide provides basic guidelines for the Rosemount 5408 and 5408:SIS Level Transmitters. Refer to the Rosemount 5408 and 5408:SIS Reference Manual for more instructions. The manual and this guide are also available electronically on Emerson.com/Rosemount.
  • Page 3 March 2018 Quick Start Guide CAUTION! Hot surfaces The flange and process seal may be hot at high process temperatures. Allow to cool before servicing. Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 4: Confirm Approval Type

    Quick Start Guide March 2018 Confirm approval type For hazardous locations transmitters labeled with multiple approval types: Permanently mark the checkbox of the selected approval type(s). Figure 2-1: Label with Multiple Approval Types Rosemount 5408 and 5408:SIS Level Transmitters...

  • Page 5: Mount The Transmitter

    March 2018 Quick Start Guide Mount the transmitter Flanged version 1. If applicable, assemble the segmented cone antenna (see Chapter 2. Lower transmitter with antenna and flange into the nozzle. Gasket 3. Tighten bolts and nuts with sufficient torque for the flange and gasket choice.
  • Page 6 4. Place a suitable gasket over the purge ring. Note A minimum gasket thickness of 0.125 in. (3.2 mm) is required for flanges with protective plate design. 5. Lower transmitter with antenna and flange into the nozzle. Rosemount 5408 and 5408:SIS Level Transmitters...
  • Page 7 March 2018 Quick Start Guide Antenna with air purge holes 6. Tighten bolts and nuts with sufficient torque for the flange and gasket choice. 1.0 in. (25.5 mm) 7. Connect the air purging system. Use thread sealant or suitable gasket according to your site procedures.
  • Page 8 (d) 3.3.1 Flanged tank connection 1. If applicable, assemble the segmented cone antenna (see Chapter 2. Place a suitable gasket on the tank flange. 3. Place the customer supplied flange over the gasket. Rosemount 5408 and 5408:SIS Level Transmitters...
  • Page 9 March 2018 Quick Start Guide 4. Tighten the bolts and nuts with sufficient torque for the flange and gasket choice. 5. Apply anti-seize paste or PTFE tape on threads according to your site procedures. Gasket may be used as a sealant for adapters with 1½- or 2-in. BSPP (G) threads.
  • Page 10 2. Apply anti-seize paste or PTFE tape on threads according to your site procedures. Gasket may be used as a sealant for adapters with 1½- or 2-in. BSPP (G) threads. 3. Mount the transmitter on the tank. Rosemount 5408 and 5408:SIS Level Transmitters...
  • Page 11 March 2018 Quick Start Guide Gasket (for 1½-in. and 2-in. BSPP (G) threads only) 4. Align the transmitter head (see Chapter Threaded version, antenna diameter (D) > Thread diameter (d) 1. If applicable, assemble the segmented cone antenna (see Chapter 2.
  • Page 12 Gasket may be used as a sealant for adapters with 1½- or 2-in. BSPP (G) threads. 4. Mount the adapter on the customer supplied flange. Gasket (for 1½-in. and 2-in. BSPP (G) threads only) 5. Mount the antenna. Rosemount 5408 and 5408:SIS Level Transmitters...
  • Page 13 March 2018 Quick Start Guide Torque 5 in-lb (0.5 N-m) H2 mm Torque 250 in-lb (28 N-m) 38 mm Note Visually inspect the microwave launcher for damage and dirt. 6. Lower transmitter with antenna and flange into the nozzle. Gasket 7.

  • Page 14: Bracket Mounting

    Quick Start Guide March 2018 8. Screw the adapter until it is properly tightened. 9. Align the transmitter head (see Chapter Bracket mounting 1. Mount the bracket to the pipe/wall. On pipe: Rosemount 5408 and 5408:SIS Level Transmitters...
  • Page 15 March 2018 Quick Start Guide Horizontal pipe Vertical pipe On wall: 2. Mount the holder to the bracket. 3. Unscrew and remove the antenna. Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 16 March 2018 H2 mm Note Be careful not to scratch the microwave launcher. The microwave launcher is sensitive to mechanical impacts. Microwave launcher 4. Screw the transmitter into the holder. 5. Mount the antenna. Rosemount 5408 and 5408:SIS Level Transmitters...
  • Page 17 March 2018 Quick Start Guide Torque 5 in-lb (0.5 N-m) H2 mm 38 mm 6. Align the transmitter head (see Chapter Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 18: Align Transmitter Head

    Align the external ground screw toward the holes of the still pipe (see Figure 4-2). Chamber Align the external ground screw toward the process connections (see Figure 4-3). 3. Tighten the nut. Torque 355 in-lb (40 N-m) 60 mm Rosemount 5408 and 5408:SIS Level Transmitters...
  • Page 19 March 2018 Quick Start Guide Figure 4-1: Open Tank Figure 4-2: Still pipe Figure 4-3: Chamber Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 20: Adjust Display Orientation (Optional)

    Note In high vibration applications, the transmitter housing must be fully engaged into the sensor module to meet the vibration test specifications. This is achieved by rotating the transmitter housing clockwise to thread limit. Rosemount 5408 and 5408:SIS Level Transmitters...

  • Page 21: Prepare The Electrical Connections

    March 2018 Quick Start Guide Prepare the electrical connections Cable selection Use 24-14 AWG wire. Twisted pairs and shielded wiring are recommended for environments with high EMI (electromagnetic interference). The cables must be suitable for the supply voltage and approved for use in hazardous areas, where applicable.
  • Page 22 Quick Start Guide March 2018 Figure 6-1: Load Limits Maximum Loop Resistance = 43.5 * (External Power Supply Voltage - 12) A. Loop Resistance (Ohms) B. External Power Supply Voltage (Vdc) Rosemount 5408 and 5408:SIS Level Transmitters...

  • Page 23: Wiring Diagram

    C. HART modem D. Load resistance (≥250 Ω) E. Current meter F. Power supply For Rosemount 5408:SIS and Rosemount 5408 with option code EF1 (ready for upgrade to Rosemount 5408:SIS), connect the transmitter as shown in Figure 6-3. Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 24 Failure to do so may impair the protection provided by the equipment. Transmitter housing The most effective grounding method is direct connection to earth ground with minimal impedance. There are two grounding screw connections provided (see Figure 6-4). Rosemount 5408 and 5408:SIS Level Transmitters...
  • Page 25 March 2018 Quick Start Guide Figure 6-4: Ground Screws A. Internal ground screw B. External ground screw Signal cable shield grounding Make sure the instrument cable shield is: • Trimmed close and insulated from touching the transmitter housing. • Continuously connected throughout the segment. •...

  • Page 26: Connect Wiring And Power Up

    3. Remove the plastic plugs. 4. Pull the cable through the cable gland/conduit. Identification of thread size and type (1) Unless marked, the conduit/cable entries in the transmitter housing use a ½–14 NPT thread form. Rosemount 5408 and 5408:SIS Level Transmitters...
  • Page 27 March 2018 Quick Start Guide 5. Connect the cable wires (see Section 6.6). Torque 7 in-lb (0.8 N-m) 6. Ensure proper grounding (see Section 6.7). 7. Tighten the cable gland. PTFE tape or other sealant Note Make sure to arrange the wiring with a drip loop. 8.
  • Page 28 Verify the cover jam screws are completely threaded into the housing. H2.5 mm Cover jam screw (one per side) b. Attach and tighten the covers. c. Turn the jam screw counterclockwise until it contacts the cover. Required for explosion-proof/flameproof installations only. Rosemount 5408 and 5408:SIS Level Transmitters...
  • Page 29 March 2018 Quick Start Guide d. Turn the jam screw an additional ½ turn counterclockwise to secure the cover. 10. Connect the power supply. Note It may take up to 15 seconds before the LCD display lights up. Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 30: Configure Transmitter Using Guided Setup

    Configure using Rosemount Radar Master Plus 1. Start Instrument Inspector Application. 2. Under HART, double-click the device icon. 3. From the Overview screen, select Rosemount Radar Master Plus. 4. Under Configure, select Guided Setup and follow the on-screen instructions. Rosemount 5408 and 5408:SIS Level Transmitters...
  • Page 31 1. Turn on the Field Communicator and connect to the device. 2. Select Configure > Guided Setup. 3. Select Basic Setup and follow the on-screen instructions. Learn more Visit Emerson.com/Rosemount to download the Rosemount 5408 and 5408:SIS Reference Manual. Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 32: Assemble The Segmented Cone Antenna

    A. Min. 0.4 in. (10 mm) Procedure 1. Insert the segment into the cone antenna until it bottoms. 2. Mark where to cut the segment. 3. Remove and cut the segment at the marking. Rosemount 5408 and 5408:SIS Level Transmitters...
  • Page 33 March 2018 Quick Start Guide 4. Remove any burrs. 5. Insert the segment into the cone antenna until it bottoms. 6. Secure the segment to the antenna. 7. Measure the Antenna Extension Length (L). 8. Update the transmitter configuration to the new Antenna Extension Length (L).
  • Page 34 Quick Start Guide March 2018 Rosemount 5408 and 5408:SIS Level Transmitters...
  • Page 35 March 2018 Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 36 Emerson Automation Solutions Emerson Terms and Conditions of Sale are available Emerson FZE P.O. Box 17033 upon request. The Emerson logo is a trademark and Jebel Ali Free Zone - South 2 service mark of Emerson Electric Co. Rosemount is Dubai, United Arab Emirates mark of one of the Emerson family of companies.

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