Emerson Rosemount 3101, Reference Manual

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Reference Manual
00809-0100-4840, Rev CB
Section 1: Introduction
February 2015
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Introduction
Section 1 Introduction
1.1 Safety messages
Procedures and instructions in this section may require special precautions to ensure the safety
of the personnel performing the operation. Information that raises potential safety issues is
indicated by a warning symbol (
). Refer to the following safety messages before performing
an operation preceded by this symbol.
1.2 Manual overview
This manual provides installation, configuration and maintenance information for the
Rosemount 3101, 3102, and 3105 Ultrasonic Liquid Level Transmitters.
Section 2: Transmitter Overview
Section 3: Installation
Section 4: Starting up
Section 5: Service and Troubleshooting
Appendix A: Reference Data
Appendix B: Product Certifications
Failure to follow these installation guidelines could result in death or serious injury.

Make sure only qualified personnel perform the installation.

Use the equipment only as specified in this manual. Failure to do so may impair the
protection provided by the equipment.
Explosions could result in death or serious injury.

Verify that the operating environment of the transmitter is consistent with the
appropriate hazardous locations certifications.

Before connecting a HART
®
-based communicator in an explosive atmosphere, make
sure the instruments in the loop are installed in accordance with intrinsically safe or
non-incendive field wiring practices.
Electrical shock could cause death or serious injury .

Use extreme caution when making contact with the leads and terminals.
Any substitution of non-recognized parts may jeopardize safety. Repair, e.g. substitution of
components etc., may also jeopardize safety and is under no circumstances allowed.