Reference Manual

00809-0100-4530, Rev BA July 2009

Rosemount 5300 Series

MOUNTING

Mount the transmitter with flange on a nozzle on top of the tank. The

 

transmitter can also be mounted on a threaded connection. Make sure only

 

qualified personnel perform the installation.

 

 

 

NOTE!

 

If you need to remove the transmitter head from the probe, make sure that the

 

Process Seal is carefully protected from dust and water. See “Removing the

 

Transmitter Head“ on page 7-28for further information.

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE!

 

PTFE covered probes must be handled carefully to prevent damage to the

 

coating.

 

 

Flange Connection

Figure 3-10. Tank connection with flange.

Transmitter head

Nut

Bolts

Flange

Probe

Gasket

Tank flange

The transmitter is delivered with head, flange, and probe assembled into one unit.

1.Place a gasket on top of the tank flange.

2.Lower the transmitter and probe with flange into the tank.

3.Tighten the bolts.

4.Loosen the nut that connects the transmitter housing to the probe slightly.

5.Rotate the transmitter housing so the cable entries/display face the desired direction.

6.Tighten the nut.

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Emerson Process Management 5300 manual Flange Connection, Qualified personnel perform the installation