3
Installation
3.1
Safety messages
Instructions and procedures in this section may require special precautions to ensure the
safety of the personnel performing the operations. Information that potentially raises
safety issues is indicated by a warning symbol ( ). Refer to the following safety messages
before performing an operation preceded by this symbol.
WARNING
Failure to follow these installation guidelines could result in death or serious injury.
Ensure only qualified personnel perform the installation.
Explosions could result in death or serious injury.
Before connecting a handheld communicator in an explosive atmosphere, ensure the
instruments are installed in accordance with intrinsically safe or non-incendive field wiring
practices. Verify that the operating environment of the device is consistent with the
appropriate hazardous locations certifications.
Electrical shock could cause death or serious injury.
Use extreme caution when making contact with the leads and terminals. Device must be
installed to ensure a minimum antenna separation distance of 8 in. (20 cm) from all
persons.
3.2
Considerations
3.2.1
General
The Rosemount 708 Acoustic Wireless Transmitter measures the level of ultrasonic
acoustic noise and waveguide temperature. The Rosemount 708 Transmitter converts the
acoustic and temperature measurements into output data and alerts.
3.2.2
Wireless considerations
Power-up sequence
The Emerson Wireless Gateway (Gateway) should be installed and functioning properly
before any wireless devices are powered. Install the power module, SmartPower
™
Solutions, model number 701PGN Green Power Module, into the Rosemount 708
Transmitter to power the device. This results in a simpler and faster network
configuration. Enabling Active Advertising on the Gateway ensures new devices are able to
join the network faster. For more information, see the
.
Reference Manual
Installation
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