Product Safety Notification Rosemount 5300 - Level Transmitters

FM Approvals was notified by Emerson Automation Solutions of a non-conformance involving FM Approved Rosemount 5300 Level Transmitters shipped between April 27, 2020 and February 5, 2021.

Company Identity:  Emerson Automation Solutions/Rosemount Tank Radar AB

Address:   6021 Innovation Blvd, Shakopee, MN 55379

Contact Information (24/7 Support):   Emerson Global Customer Care

Phone:  +1 888 889 9170,

E-mail:   [email protected]

Rosemount North American Response Center (24/7 Support – includes Canada)  Phone: +1 800 654 7768

Description: Guided Wave Radar Level Transmitters

FM Approvals Certificates: FM16US0444X

FM Approval Status: FM Approved for Hazardous Locations.

Hazard Involved:  

Emerson has identified a potential safety issue affecting Rosemount 5300 level transmitters shipped between April 27, 2020 and February 5, 2021. The Rosemount 5300 level transmitter is designed to have the Built-in Barrier Board that must be grounded into the casing to comply with the Hazardous Location Certificate, Explosion-proof/Flameproof. The grounding of the Barrier Board is secured with a screw. The affected model 5300 level transmitter may have been assembled without the screw which could result in an improperly grounded Barrier Board. Refer to listed of affected serial numbers listed within Emerson Product Safety Notification document.