Rosemount™ 248 Head Mount Temperature Transmitter

An industry-standard solution, the Rosemount 248 Temperature Transmitter delivers consistent and reliable performance for process environments. Engineered to meet requirements for common single point temperature measurement applications, its durable design withstands a wide range of process environments. For application flexibility, this head mount temperature transmitter is available with a variety of housing options.

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.

• IEC 61508:2010 safety certification

• A compact size and multiple housing options that allow mounting flexibility in the field.

• Improve measurement accuracy with Transmitter-Sensor matching.

Refer to the following literature for a full range of compatible connection heads, sensors, and thermowells provided by Emerson:

• Rosemount 214C Temperature Sensors Product Data Sheet

• Rosemount Volume 1 Temperature Sensors and Accessories (English)

• Rosemount DIN-Style Temperature Sensors and Thermowells (Metric)

Input

Single sensor capability with universal sensor inputs (RTD, T/C, mV, ohms)

Output Signal

4-20 mA /HART™ protocol

Housing

DIN B head mount

Diagnostics

Basic diagnostics including open/short sensor diagnostics

Calibration Options

5-point calibration

Certifications/Approvals

SIL 2/3 certified to IEC 61508 by an independent 3rd party, hazardous location, marine type, see full specs for complete list of certifications

Features

  • Standard transmitter meets common single point temperature measurement application requirements
  • Housing construction provides superior resistance to many process environments
  • One-year stability rating reduces maintenance costs
  • Open/short sensor diagnostics help detect issues in the sensor loop to ensure reliable performance
  • Device dashboards provide easy interface for simplified device configuration and diagnostic troubleshooting
  • Transmitter-sensor matching with Callendar-Van Dusen constants reduces total measurement error