October 2016
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Quick Start Guide
Rosemount 648 Wireless Temperature
Transmitter
Rosemount 648 Hardware Revision
HART®Device Revision
Device Install Kit/DD Revision
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Device Revision 4, DD Revision 1 or higher
NOTICE
This guide provides basic information for the Rosemount 648 Wireless. It does not provide instructions for
detailed configuration, diagnostics, maintenance, service, troubleshooting, or installations. Refer to the
Rosemount 648 Wireless Reference Manual for more instruction. The manual and this guide are also
available electronically on EmersonProcess.com/Rosemount.
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.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference.
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operations.
This device must be installed to ensure a minimum antenna separation distance of 20 cm from all
person.
The black power module may be replaced in a hazardous area. The black power module has surface
resistivity greater than one giga-ohm and must be properly installed in the wireless device enclosure.
Care must be taken during transportation to and from the point of installation to prevent electrostatic
charge build-up.
Contents
Wireless considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Physical installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Verify operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Reference information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Product Certifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
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