March 2015
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Quick Start Guide
Rosemount 248 Wireless Temperature
Transmitter
(Polymer housing)
Rosemount 248 Hardware Revision
HART®Device Revision
Device Install Kit/DD Revision
Device Type
1
1
Device Revision 01, DD Revision 01 or greater
2676
(Aluminum housing)
Rosemount 248 Hardware Revision
HART Device Revision
Device Install Kit/DD Revision
Device Type
1
2
Device Revision 02, DD Revision 02 or greater
0076
NOTICE
This guide provides basic guidelines for the Rosemount 248 Wireless. It does not provide
instructions for detailed configuration, diagnostics, maintenance, service, troubleshooting, or
installations. Refer to the Rosemount 248 Wireless Reference Manual (document number
00809-0100-4248) for more instruction. The manual and this guide are also available
electronically on www.rosemount.com.
Failure to follow these installation guidelines could result in death or serious injury.
Make sure only qualified personnel perform the installation.
Explosions could result in death or serious injury.
Before connecting a Field Communicator in an explosive atmosphere, make sure the
instruments are installed in accordance with intrinsically safe or non-incendive field wiring
practices.
Verify the operating atmosphere of the transmitter is consistent with the appropriate
hazardous locations certifications.
Process leaks could result in death or serious injury.
Do not remove the thermowell while in operation.
Install and tighten thermowells and sensors before applying pressure.
Electrical shock could cause death or serious injury.
Avoid contact with the leads and terminals. High voltage that may be present on leads can
cause electrical shock.
Contents
Wireless considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Physical installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Verify operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Reference Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Power Module Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . .21
Product Certifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
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