Reference Manual
00809-0100-4664, Rev BA
January 2010
Rosemount 8712
A-8
PHYSICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
Materials of Construction
Housing
Low-copper aluminum, Type 4X and IEC 60529 IP66
Paint
Polyurethane
Cover Gasket
Rubber
Electrical Connections
Four
1
/2–14 NPT connections provided on the base of the transmitter. Screw
terminals provided for all of the connections. Power wiring connected to the
transmitter only. Remote mounted transmitters require only a single conduit
connection to the sensor.
NOTE
If
3
/4 - 14 NPT connections are required,
1
/2 to
3
/4 in. adapter kits are available
for order.
Line Power Fuses
90–250 V ac systems
2 amp, Quick-acting Bussman AGCI or equivalent
12–42 V DC systems
3 amp, Quick-acting Bussman AGCI or equivalent
Transmitter Weight
Transmitter approximately 9 lb (4 kg). Add 1 lb (0.5 kg) for local operator
interface.