Reference Manual
00809-0100-4708, Rev AD
September 2012
Rosemount 708
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OVERVIEW

708 Transmitter Benefits of the Rosemount 708 include:
• Improved energy efficiency and environmental compliance with
acoustic monitoring of steam traps and pressure relief valves
• Gain instant visibility to all of your critical steam traps and PRVs
through a non-intrusive, WirelessHART® monitoring system
• Know you are backed by Emerson’s proven experience in Smart
Wireless field instrumentation and expert technical support
Figure 1-1. Rosemount 708
Wireless Acoustic Transmitter
Overview
1. Power Module cover – Location of Power Module in device. Unscrew
cap for access to Power Module.
2. Waveguide – Location of the acoustic and temperature sensors.
3. Electronics cover – The cover is sealed and cannot be removed.
4. Stainless steel mounting bands – Used to connect the acoustic
transmitter to the process piping.
5. Pipe - The ac ou stic tran sm itt er is installed direc tly to th e pr oc es s
pipe.

CONSIDERATIONS

General The acoustic transmitter detects the presence of acoustic noise along with
sensor temperature. The Rosemount 708 converts the acoustic and
temperature measurements into output data and alerts.
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