
Instruction Manual
Tek-Bar 3800XP
www.tek-trol.com
Table of Contents
1Safety Instructions.....................................................................................................................3
1.1 Intended Use ...................................................................................................................................3
1.2 Certifications ...................................................................................................................................3
1.3 Manufacturer Safety Instructions.....................................................................................................3
1.3.1 Disclaimer............................................................................................................................................3
1.3.2 Product Liability and Warranty ...........................................................................................................3
1.3.3 Information Concerning the Documentation......................................................................................3
1.4 Safety Precautions ...........................................................................................................................3
1.5 Packaging, Transportation and Storage ............................................................................................4
1.5.1 Packaging.............................................................................................................................................4
1.5.2 Transportation.....................................................................................................................................4
1.5.3 Storage ................................................................................................................................................4
1.5.4 Nameplate...........................................................................................................................................5
2Product Description...................................................................................................................5
2.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................................5
2.2 Components of Tek-Bar 3800XP Multivariable Transmitter / Flow Computer.....................................5
2.3 Specifications ..................................................................................................................................6
2.4 Dimensional Drawings .....................................................................................................................7
2.5 3800XP Models................................................................................................................................7
3Installation ................................................................................................................................8
3.1 General Instructions ........................................................................................................................8
3.2 Enclosure Cap Locking Screw............................................................................................................9
3.3 Pole Mounting.................................................................................................................................9
3.4 Installation for Wet or Dry Gas Flow...............................................................................................10
4Electrical Connection ...............................................................................................................10
4.1 Jumper Locations...........................................................................................................................11
4.2 Bootloader Protect and Bluetooth Disable Jumpers ........................................................................13
4.3 Battery Backup Memory Jumper (Disable Battery for Storage)........................................................13
4.4 Bluetooth (BT) OTA Update and BT Development Jumpers .............................................................14
4.5 Main Board Switch Location (SW1).................................................................................................14
4.6 Grounding .....................................................................................................................................15
4.7 Wire Gauges ..................................................................................................................................15
4.8 Wiring Instructions ........................................................................................................................16
4.9 Communication .............................................................................................................................18
4.9.1 Local Serial Communication Port ..................................................................................................... 18
4.9.2 Bluetooth LE ..................................................................................................................................... 18
4.9.3 RS232 Mode ..................................................................................................................................... 18
4.9.4 RS485 Mode ..................................................................................................................................... 18
4.9.5 Ethernet Port.................................................................................................................................... 18
4.9.6 Bluetooth Operation ........................................................................................................................ 19
4.9.7 HART Communication ...................................................................................................................... 19
5Operations ..............................................................................................................................20
5.1 Device Set Up Menu ......................................................................................................................20
5.2 Process Variable Menu ..................................................................................................................20