Emerson Rosemount 8600 Series - Conduit Connections; High-Point Installation; Cable Gland

Reference Manual
00809-0100-4860, Rev BF
Installation
May 2019
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Rosemount 8600 Vortex Flow Meter
3.6.2 Conduit connections
The electronics housing has two ports for
1
/2–14 NPT or M2031.5 conduit connections.
Unless marked otherwise conduit entries in the housing are
1
/2 NPT. These connections are
made in a conventional manner in accordance with local or plant electrical codes. Be sure to
properly seal unused ports to prevent moisture or other contamination from entering the
terminal block compartment of the electronics housing. Additional conduit entry types are
available via adapters.
Note
In some applications it may be necessary to install conduit seals and arrange for conduits to
drain to prevent moisture from entering the wiring compartment.
3.6.3 High-Point installation
Prevent condensation in any conduit from flowing into the housing by mounting the
flowmeter at a high point in the conduit run. If the flowmeter is mounted at a low point in
the conduit run, the terminal compartment could fill with fluid.
If the conduit originates above the flowmeter, route conduit below the flowmeter before
entry. In some cases a drain seal may need to be installed.
3.6.4 Cable gland
If you are using cable glands instead of conduit, follow the cable gland manufacturer’s
instructions for preparation and make the connections in a conventional manner in accordance
with local or plant electrical codes. Be sure to properly seal unused ports to prevent moisture or
other contamination from entering the terminal block compartment of the electronics
housing.
Figure 3-10. Proper Conduit Installation with Rosemount 8600D
Conduit Line
Conduit Line