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MODELS 3081T/81T SECTION 1.0
INSTALLATION
1.5 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
1.5.1 Conductivity Sensors
Rosemount Analytical Inc.’s inductive conductivity sensors
are compatible with the Model 3081T/ 81T transmitters.
Please refer to Figures 1-7 thru 1-9 for appropriate sensor
to transmitter wiring. The sensor cable should be routed
through the conduit opening closest to the Pin 2 connec-
tion.
NOTE
The sensor wiring must be compatible with soft-
ware settings (see Table 1-2 and Section 4.0).
1.5.2 Power Supply/Current Loop Wiring.
The Model 3081T/81T operates within a range of 12-42.4
VDC power. The power supply must be capable of provid-
ing for a surge current during the first 80ms of start up (This
is 40mA with a 250Ω series resistor and 24 VDC power
supply. For other series’ resistor and voltage combinations,
this 80-millisecond power surge can not exceed 70 mA).
The power supply/current loop wiring routes through the
conduit opening closest to pin number 16 (for Model
3081T) or TB-2 (for Model 81T). Connect as illustrated in
Figure 1-10. For shielded power supply/current loop cable,
the shield should be connected to the earth ground con-
nection as illustrated in Figures 1-7 through 1-10).
1.5.3 High/Low Range Sensor Wiring.
The Model 3081T sensor connection requires connecting
the white toroid wire (see Figure 1-7) to either TB-1 pin 11
(indicated on the inside of the terminal end cap) for high
range, and TB-1 pin 12 for low range (see Figure 1-7). To
access the terminal block, unscrew the terminal end cap.
The Model 81 sensor connection requires connecting the
white toroid wire (see Figure 1-7) to either TB-1 pin 11 for
high range, and TB-1 pin 12 for low range.
Autorange “on” allows the instrument range to operate from
0 to 2,000,000 µS/cm. Autorange “off” limits the range to 4
ranges (0, 1, 2, and 3). Refer to Table 1-2 and Program
Set-up in Section 4.4 for manual or auto range features that
this application requires. Using the selected ranges
improves the loop accuracy specification of the transmitter
and sensor.
1.6 INSTALLATION VERIFICATION
1.6.1 Overview. Verification of installation includes ensur-
ing that the proper precautions have been observed dur-
ing the installation process and recognizing whether the
instrument is operating properly upon power up.
1.6.2 Precautionary Checklist. Before applying power
verify the following:
1. Sensor wiring and power supply/loop wiring are not in
the same conduit.
2. Sensor or power supply/loop wiring are at least 12
inches from any high current lines.
3. Sensor chosen is compatible with the 3081T/81T
Transmitter.
4. Terminal end cap has been replaced.
1.6.3 Power Up. Activate power supply. Upon powering
up, with the sensor in solution, the transmitter:
1. Should display a live conductivity reading in large, dark
numerals on a gray background.
2. Should display the present temperature and current
output in smaller numerals on the lower line of the dis-
play screen.
3. Should NOT have the word FAULT or HOLD appearing
on the left edge of the display. The display should not
be flashing. If any of these conditions exist, refer to
Section 6.0 for explanation of conditions, and possible
solutions.
1.7 HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS
1.7.1 Intrinsically Safe Installation.
For BASEEFA I.S. installation for Model 3081T, see Figure 1-11.
For BASEEFA I.S. installation for Model 81T, see Figure 1-12.
For FMRC I.S. installation for Model 3081T, see Figure 1-13.
For FMRC I.S. installation for Model 81T, see Figure 1-14.
For CSA I.S. installation for Model 3081T, see Figure 1-15.
For CSA I.S. installation for Model 81T, see Figure 1-16.
1.7.2 Explosion-Proof installation (Model 3081T only).
See Figure 1-17 for Model 3081T explosion-proof installa-
tion wiring.
TABLE 1-2. Hardware/Software Compatibility
(Measurement Range [µS/cm]*)
MANUAL RANGE 0 1 2 3
(20 mA setpoint)
Low Range 80-800 800-8,000 8,000-80,000 80,000-400,000
(accuracy: ± 1.0%)
High Range 1,100-11,000 11,000-110,000 110,000-1,200,000 N/A
(accuracy: ± 1.0%)
Wire Terminal
11 or 12
*NOTE: Values shown are for uncompensated conductivity using a cell constant of 1.0. The conductivity values auto ranges
from 0 to 2,000,000
µS/cm with an accuracy of 5 to 10% ±150 µS/cm depending on the process conditions,
installation, and the sensor used. For greater accuracy and repeatability, manual range selection is recommended.