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Rosemount 8600 Vortex Flow Meter
Reference Manual
May 2019
Troubleshooting
00809-0100-4860, Rev BF
Install the electronics boards
1.
Verify that power to the Rosemount 8600D is off.
2.
Align the sockets on the bottom of the two electronics boards over the pins
protruding from the bottom of the housing cavity.
3.
Carefully guide the sensor cable through the notches on the edge of the circuit
boards.
4.
Slowly press the boards into place. Do not force the boards down. Check the
alignment if they do not glide into place.
5.
Carefully insert sensor cable clip into electronics board.
6.
Tighten the three captive screws to anchor the two electronics boards. Ensure that
the SST washer is under the screw in the 2 o’clock position.
7.
Reinsert jumpers into proper location.
8.
If the meter has LCD option, insert the connector header into the LCD board.
a.
Remove jumpers from the electronics board.
b.
Put the connector through the bezel on the electronics board.
c.
Carefully press the LCD onto the electronics board.
d.
Tighten the two screws that retain the LCD indicator.
e.
Insert the alarm and security jumpers in the correct location.
9.
Replace the electronics board compartment cover.
5.6.3
Replacing the electronics housing
The Rosemount 8600D electronics housing can be replaced easily when necessary. Use the
following procedure:
Tools needed
5
/
32
-in. (4 mm) hex wrench
5
/
16
-in. (8 mm) open end wrench
Screwdriver to disconnect wires
Tools to disconnect conduit
Note
Remove power before removing the electronics housing.
Remove the electronics housing
1.
Turn off the power to the Rosemount 8600D.
2.
Remove the terminal block side cover.
3.
Disconnect the wires and conduit from the housing.