Emerson Rosemount 248 - Overview; Manual; Transmitter

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Reference Manual
00809-0100-4825, Rev CB
Section 1: Introduction
March 2014
Introduction
1.2 Overview
1.2.1 Manual
This manual is designed to assist in the installation, operation, and maintenance of the
Rosemount 248 Temperature Transmitter.
Section 1: Introduction
 Transmitter and Manual Overview
 Things to considerations
 How to return the transmitter
Section 2: Installation
 How to mount the transmitter
 How to Install the transmitter
 How to set the switches to ensure proper use
 How to wire and power up the transmitter
Section 3: Configuration
 Commissioning to transmitter
 How to use the Field Communicator to configure the transmitter
Section 4: Operation and maintenance
 Calibration the transmitter
 Explanation of hardware maintenance and diagnostic messages
Appendix A: Specifications and reference data
 Transmitter and Sensor Specifications
 Dimensional drawings
 Ordering Information
Appendix B: Product Certifications
 Product Certifications/Hazardous Locations Certifications
 Installation Drawings
1.2.2 Transmitter
Features of the Rosemount 248 include:
 Acceptance of inputs from a wide variety of RTD and thermocouple sensors
 Configuration using HART protocol
 Electronics encapsulated in epoxy and enclosed in a plastic housing, making the
transmitter extremely durable and ensuring long-term reliability
 A compact size and three housing options that allow mounting flexibility in the field