Reference Manual
Table Of Contents
- Rosemount 1408H Level Transmitter
- Contents
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Transmitter overview
- 3 Mechanical installation
- 3.1 Safety messages
- 3.2 Installation considerations
- 3.3 Mounting preparations
- 3.4 Mount transmitter on tank
- 4 Electrical installation
- 5 Configuration
- 6 Operation and maintenance
- 7 Service and troubleshooting
- 7.1 Safety messages
- 7.2 Diagnostic messages
- 7.2.1 Device hardware fault – Device exchange
- 7.2.2 General power supply fault – Check availability
- 7.2.3 Device software fault – Check firmware revision
- 7.2.4 Parameter error – Check data sheet and values
- 7.2.5 Short circuit – Check installation
- 7.2.6 Device memory failure – Restore default settings
- 7.2.7 Level measurement lost – Check application
- 7.2.8 Simulation active – Check operational mode
- 7.2.9 Device temperature over-run – Clear source of heat
- 7.2.10 Device temperature under-run – Insulate device
- 7.2.11 Primary supply voltage over-run – Check tolerance
- 7.2.12 Primary supply voltage under-run – Check tolerance
- 7.2.13 Maintenance required - Cleaning
- 7.3 Troubleshooting incorrect level readings
- 7.3.1 Reported level is too high or low
- 7.3.2 Level is stuck in measuring range
- 7.3.3 Level is stuck in full tank
- 7.3.4 Level value drops when close to antenna
- 7.3.5 Measured level fluctuates
- 7.3.6 Measured level is occasionally unstable
- 7.3.7 Lagging of measured level
- 7.3.8 Incorrect level at 100% (20 mA)
- 7.3.9 Incorrect level when product surface is above 50%
- 7.3.10 Dropping of level close to tank bottom
- 7.3.11 Level measurement is lost in an empty tank
- 7.3.12 Alarm mode close to tank bottom
- 7.4 Managing disturbance echoes
- 7.5 Service and troubleshooting tools
- 7.6 Service support
- A Specifications and reference data
- A.1 Performance specifications
- A.2 Functional specifications
- A.3 Physical specifications
- A.4 Dimensional drawings
- B Product certifications
- C Configuration parameters
3.2.3 Inclination
The transmitter should be mounted vertically to ensure a good echo from the product
surface. See Figure 3-3 for recommended maximum inclination.
Figure 3-3: Inclination
90°
Max. 3°
3.2.4 Non-metallic tanks
Nearby objects outside the tank may cause disturbing radar echoes. Wherever possible,
the transmitter should be positioned so that objects close to the tank are kept outside the
signal beam.
Related information
Telecommunication compliance
3.2.5 Beam angle and beam width
The transmitter should be mounted with as few internal structures as possible within the
signal beam.
Reference Manual Mechanical installation
00809-0100-4480 September 2020
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