
 
Revision 10 ST 800 SmartLine Pressure Transmitters User’s Manual Page vii 
Contents 
 
1Introduction....................................................................................................................................1 
1.1 Overview ................................................................................................................................1 
1.2 Features and Options..............................................................................................................1 
1.2.1 Physical Characteristics..................................................................................................1 
1.2.2 Functional Characteristics ..............................................................................................2 
1.3 ST 800 Transmitter Name Plate .............................................................................................3 
1.4 Safety Certification Information.............................................................................................3 
1.5 Transmitter Adjustments........................................................................................................3 
1.6 Display Options......................................................................................................................4 
1.7 Optional 3-Button Assembly..................................................................................................4 
2Application Design.........................................................................................................................5 
2.1 Overview ................................................................................................................................5 
2.2 Safety......................................................................................................................................5 
2.2.1 Accuracy.........................................................................................................................5 
2.2.2 Diagnostic Messages ......................................................................................................5 
2.2.3 Safety Integrity Level (SIL) ...........................................................................................6 
2.2.4 Plugged Impulse Line detection (PILD).........................................................................6 
3Installation and Startup...................................................................................................................7 
3.1 Installation Site Evaluation.....................................................................................................7 
3.2 Honeywell MC Toolkit...........................................................................................................7 
3.3 Display Installation Precautions.............................................................................................7 
3.4 Mounting ST 800 SmartLine Pressure Transmitters..............................................................8 
3.4.1 Summary.........................................................................................................................8 
3.4.2 Mounting Dimensions....................................................................................................8 
3.4.3 Bracket Mounting Procedure..........................................................................................9 
3.4.4 Mounting Transmitters with Small Absolute or Differential Pressure Spans ..............11 
3.4.5 Flange Mounting ..........................................................................................................12 
3.4.6 Flush Mounting Procedure...........................................................................................13 
3.4.7 Remote Diaphragm Seal Mounting Information..........................................................14 
3.5 Piping the ST 800 Transmitter .............................................................................................16 
3.5.1 Piping Arrangements....................................................................................................16 
3.5.2 Suggestions for Transmitter Location ..........................................................................18 
3.5.3 General Piping Guidelines............................................................................................18 
3.5.4 Procedure to Install Flange Adapters............................................................................18 
3.6 Wiring a Transmitter ............................................................................................................20 
3.6.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................20 
3.6.2 Digital System Integration Information........................................................................21 
3.6.3 Wiring Variations.........................................................................................................22 
3.6.4 Wiring Procedure..........................................................................................................22 
3.6.5 Lightning Protection.....................................................................................................22 
3.6.6 Supply Voltage Limiting Requirements.......................................................................22 
3.6.7 Process Sealing.............................................................................................................22 
3.6.8 Explosion-Proof Conduit Seal......................................................................................22 
3.7 Startup ..................................................................................................................................23 
3.7.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................23 
3.7.2 Startup Tasks................................................................................................................23 
3.7.3 Output Check Procedures.............................................................................................23 
3.7.4 Constant Current Source Mode Procedure...................................................................24