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
3.3.2 Tri Clamp, dairy coupling, and VARIVENT
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Install the adapter
Procedure
1. Place the O-ring in the groove of the transmitter.
Note
Be careful not to scratch or otherwise damage the PTFE sealing.
2. Grease the transmitter thread with lubricating paste.
Note
The paste must be approved for the application and compatible with the
elastomers used.
3. (Only for DIN 11851) Slide the coupling nut up over the bottom of the transmitter.
Reference Manual Mechanical installation
00809-0100-4480 September 2020
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