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Reference Manual
00809-0100-4825, Rev CB
Section 1: Introduction
March 2014
Introduction
1.2
Overview
1.2.1
Manual
This manual is designed to assist in the installation, operation, and maintenance of the
Rosemount 248 Temperature Transmitter.
Transmitter and Manual Overview
Things to considerations
How to return the transmitter
How to mount the transmitter
How to Install the transmitter
How to set the switches to ensure proper use
How to wire and power up the transmitter
Commissioning to transmitter
How to use the Field Communicator to configure the transmitter
Section 4: Operation and maintenance
Calibration the transmitter
Explanation of hardware maintenance and diagnostic messages
Appendix A: Specifications and reference data
Transmitter and Sensor Specifications
Dimensional drawings
Ordering Information
Appendix B: Product Certifications
Product Certifications/Hazardous Locations Certifications
Installation Drawings
1.2.2
Transmitter
Features of the Rosemount 248 include:
Acceptance of inputs from a wide variety of RTD and thermocouple sensors
Configuration using HART protocol
Electronics encapsulated in epoxy and enclosed in a plastic housing, making the
transmitter extremely durable and ensuring long-term reliability
A compact size and three housing options that allow mounting flexibility in the field