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Reference Manual
00809-0100-4860, Rev BC
Section 5: Troubleshooting
January 2013
Troubleshooting
Remove the electronics housing
1. Turn off the power to the Rosemount 8600D.
2. Remove the terminal block side cover.
3. Disconnect the wires and conduit from the housing.
4. Use a
5
/32-in. (4 mm) hex wrench to loosen the housing rotation screws (at the base of
the electronics housing) by turning screws clockwise (inward) until they clear the
bracket.
5. Slowly pull the electronics housing no more than 1.5-in. (40 mm) from the top of the
bracket.
6. Loosen the sensor cable nut from the housing with a
5
/16-in. (8 mm) open end wrench.
Note
Lift the electronics housing until the sensor cable nut is exposed. Do not pull the housing more
than 1.5-in. (40 mm) from the top of the bracket. Damage to the sensor may occur if this sensor
cable is stressed.
Install the electronics housing
1. Verify that power to the Rosemount 8600D is off.
2. Screw the sensor cable nut onto the base of the housing.
3. Tighten the sensor cable nut with a
5
/16-in. (8 mm) open end wrench.
4. Place the electronics housing into the top of the bracket.
5. Tighten the housing rotation screws with a hex
5
/32-in. (4 mm) wrench.
6. Place the access cover on the bracket (if applicable).
7. Tighten the screw on the access cover.
8. Connect conduit and wires.
9. Replace the terminal block cover.
10. Apply power.
5.6.4 Replacing the sensor
The sensor for the Rosemount 8600D is a sensitive instrument that should not be removed
unless there is a problem with it. If you must replace the sensor, follow these procedures closely.
Please consult the factory before removing the sensor.