User's Manual

Reference Manual
00809-0100-4708, Rev AA
June 2010
Rosemount 708
1-4
Electrical Power Module
The Rosemount 708 Wireless transmitter is self-powered. The included power
module contains one “D” size primary lithium/thionyl chloride battery. Each
battery contains approximately X.X grams of lithium. Under normal conditions,
the battery materials are self-contained and are not reactive as long as the
batteries and the power module are maintained. Care should be taken to
prevent thermal, electrical, or mechanical damage. Contacts should be
protected to prevent premature discharge.
Use caution when handling the power module, it may be damaged if dropped
from heights in excess of 20 feet (6.10 m).
Environmental Verify that the operating atmosphere of the transmitter is consistent with the
appropriate hazardous locations certifications.
Temperature Effects
The transmitter will operate within specifications for ambient temperatures
between -40 and 185 °F (-40 and 85 °C). Heat from the process is transferred
from the switch to the transmitter housing. If the expected process
temperature is near or beyond specification limits, ...add recommendation
Temperature Limits
SERVICE SUPPORT To expedite the return process outside of North America, contact your
Emerson Process Management representative,
Within the United States, call the Emerson Process Management Response
Center toll-free number 1 800 654 7768. The center, which is available 24
hours a day, will assist you with any needed information or materials.
The center will ask for product model and serial numbers, and will provide a
Return Material Authorization (RMA) number. The center will also ask for the
process material to which the product was last exposed.
SHIPPING CONSIDERATIONS FOR WIRELESS PRODUCTS (LITHIUM
BATTERIES):
The unit was shipped with the Power Module not installed. Please remove the
Power Module from the unit before shipping.
Primary lithium batteries (charged or discharged) are regulated during
transportation by the U.S. Department of Transportation. They are also
Operating Limit Storage Limit
-40 to 185 °F
-40 to 85° C
-40 to 185 °F
-40 to 85 °C
Individuals who handle products exposed to a hazardous substance can avoid injury if they
are informed of, and understand, the hazard. If the product being returned was exposed to a
hazardous substance as defined by OSHA, a copy of the required Material Safety Data
Sheet (MSDS) for each hazardous substance identified must be included with the returned
goods.