Brand: Rosemount

Rosemount 5300 Level Transmitter

Name: Rosemount 5300 Guided Wave Radar Level Transmitter – Manual
Brand: Rosemount

Description

Overview

The Rosemount 5300 Level Transmitter is a high-performance guided wave radar instrument ideal for challenging measurements on liquids, slurries, and solids, offering state-of-the-art reliability and safety features in level and interface applications. Rosemount 5300 offers easy installation, requires no calibration, and is unaffected by process conditions, with SIL 2 certification making it a first choice for safety instrumented level applications.

With engineering support in Muscat, Seven Star LLC offers the Rosemount 5300 to petrochemical, chemical, power generation, and water and wastewater treatment facilities across the Sultanate of Oman, Muscat, and the wider GCC. Its probe-guided radar signal makes the 5300 virtually unaffected by process conditions, with almost no installation restrictions across tank shapes and vessel geometries, from tall narrow storage columns to wide shallow settling basins.

Measurement Principle

The Rosemount 5300 sends a radar signal down a probe in contact with the media. When the pulse reaches a media with a different dielectric constant, part of the energy reflects back to the transmitter, and the time difference between the transmitted and reflected pulse is converted into a distance from which the total level or interface level is calculated.

The 5300 delivers cutting-edge performance with Dynamic Vector Technology (DST), a rapid switch for signal transmission between transmitter and receiver that minimizes signal losses, resulting in a signal 2 to 5 times stronger than other guided wave radar transmitters. This improved signal-to-noise ratio enables long measuring ranges up to 164 ft (50m) and reliable measurement on low-reflective media with dielectrics as low as 1.4, even with a single-lead probe.

Engineering Design of the Rosemount 5300

The Rosemount 5300 features a dual-compartment head that separates electronics from cable connection, with easy-to-access, robust cable terminals and an optional easy-to-read display. The head rotates 360° and is removable while the tank remains in service, and the modular design reduces spare parts requirements while simplifying transmitter housing replacement without opening the tank.

Signal Quality Metrics diagnostics detect product build-up on the probe and monitor for turbulence, boiling, foam, and emulsions, giving operators early warning of conditions that could affect measurement reliability before a false reading reaches the control system. Configuration is pre-set or completed via Rosemount Radar Master software with a five-step wizard, auto-connect, and online help, while Enhanced DD with step-by-step configuration and echo curve capability supports tools such as AMS Device Manager.

Key Features

The Rosemount 5300 combines guided wave radar precision with rugged, low-maintenance construction. Core capabilities include:

Dynamic Vector Technology (DST) delivering 2-5x stronger signal than other guided wave radar transmitters.
Measuring ranges up to 164 ft (50m) with reliable performance on dielectrics as low as 1.4.
Reliable measurement across liquids, solids, slurries, and liquid/liquid interfaces.
SIL 2 certification for safety instrumented system applications.
Dual-compartment, 360°-rotatable head removable while the tank remains in service.
Signal Quality Metrics diagnostics detecting probe build-up, turbulence, boiling, and foam.
Unaffected by tank shape, temperature, pressure, vapor, density, and viscosity variations.
Modular design reducing spare parts and simplifying housing replacement without tank entry.

Industrial Applications

The Rosemount 5300 is well suited to petrochemical, chemical, power generation, and water and wastewater treatment facilities across Oman requiring reliable level measurement in challenging conditions such as foam, vapor, turbulence, and low-dielectric products. A single 5300 transmitter can measure both the upper surface and lower product interface in separators and settling tanks, reducing the number of tank penetrations required and simplifying vessel fabrication on new-build separator and settling-tank projects.

Backed by manufacturer datasheet documentation, Seven Star LLC supports refineries, power plants, and water treatment facilities throughout the Sohar and Salalah economic zones and the broader GCC region with the Rosemount 5300’s proven guided wave radar measurement reliability.

Technical Specifications

Full technical parameters for the Rosemount 5300 level transmitter:

Parameter	Specification
Model	Rosemount 5300 Series (5301/5302)
Measurement Principle	Guided Wave Radar (GWR)
Signal Technology	Dynamic Vector Technology (DST)
Measuring Range	Up to 164 ft (50m)
Minimum Dielectric	1.4 (Single-Lead Probe)
Communication	4-20mA HART, FOUNDATION Fieldbus
Safety Certification	SIL 2
Housing	Dual-Compartment, 360° Rotatable
Diagnostics	Signal Quality Metrics (Build-Up, Turbulence, Foam Detection)
Configuration Tools	Radar Master Software, AMS Device Manager, FDT/DTM

Why Choose Seven Star LLC for the Rosemount 5300 Guided Wave Radar

Guided wave radar performance depends heavily on probe type and length matching the vessel geometry, dielectric constant of the media, and any agitators or internal obstructions – specifying the wrong probe style is a common and costly mistake on tanks with turbulence or low-dielectric product. Seven Star LLC’s engineers review the tank drawing, process fluid properties, and SIL requirement with the customer before quoting, confirming probe length, mounting nozzle size, and SIL 2 loop documentation match the actual installation rather than a generic configuration. We also plan spare transmitter heads around the 5300’s modular, tank-in-service-serviceable design, and coordinate delivery into Muscat, Sohar, and Salalah so a replacement head reaches a refinery or tank farm without requiring the vessel to be taken out of service for an extended period.

Request a Quote for Rosemount 5300 Level Transmitter

To submit a formal Request for Quote (RFQ), check current availability and lead time, or arrange technical consultation for the Rosemount 5300 Level Transmitter, please contact Seven Star LLC today. Working closely with plant engineers in the region, our engineers are ready to assist with rapid sourcing for your level and interface measurement projects.

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About brand

Rosemount is Emerson's brand for pressure, temperature, level and flow measurement, best known for the 3051 pressure transmitter. Frank Werner, Robert Keppel and Vernon Heath founded it in Minnesota in 1956 as Rosemount Engineering Company, first making temperature sensors for aerospace. It moved into the process industries, took the name Rosemount Inc. in 1966, and has been part of Emerson since 1976.

Seven Star LLC is an independent supplier in Muscat. We list Rosemount transmitters, level instruments, flowmeters and analytical sensors, and supply them and their spares to oil and gas, power, water and process plants in Oman and the GCC by model code.

Rosemount company profile

Established	1956, Minnesota, USA, as Rosemount Engineering Company
Founders	Frank D. Werner, Robert E. Keppel and Vernon H. Heath
Ownership	Acquired by Emerson in 1976; now an Emerson brand
Product families	Pressure, DP flow and level transmitters, temperature sensors and transmitters, radar and guided wave radar level, vibrating fork switches, tank gauging, magnetic, vortex and ultrasonic flowmeters, liquid analysis sensors and wireless instruments

Milestones

1956: Robert Keppel, Vernon Heath and Frank Werner incorporate Rosemount Engineering Company in Minnesota; early work is aerospace sensors.
1969: The Rosemount 1151 analog pressure transmitter is introduced.
1976: Emerson acquires Rosemount.
1989: The Rosemount 3051 pressure transmitter, built on digital technology, is launched.
2001: The 3051S generation follows.

Rosemount products we list

Family	Models	Typical use
Pressure transmitters	3051, 3051C coplanar, 3051T in-line, 3051S, 3051S series, 3051SMV multivariable, 2051, 2088, 1199 diaphragm seals	Pressure, differential pressure and remote seal measurement
DP flow and DP level	3051CF flowmeter, 3051L, 3051SAL	Flow through primary elements, and level in pressurised vessels
Temperature	644, 248, 3144P, 848T, 648 wireless, 214C RTD sensor, 2240S multi-input	Process temperature, high-density multipoint and tank temperature
Radar and level	5408, 5400, 5300 GWR, 3300 GWR, 3308A wireless, 5900S, 5900C tank gauges	Level in tanks, separators and custody transfer tank gauging
Level switches	2120, 2140, 2160 wireless, 702 discrete transmitter	High and low level alarms, overfill protection and pump protection
Flowmeters	8700 magnetic, 8800D vortex, SeniorSonic 3414, 3415/3416, 3417, JuniorSonic 3411/3412, 3814 liquid	Water, steam and gas flow, and fiscal gas and liquid metering
Liquid analysis	396P TUpH, 396PVP, 499ACL chlorine sensor	pH, ORP and free chlorine in water and process streams

Many Rosemount transmitters share one platform, so the model code tells you what you have. On a 3051, the letter after the number sets the type: C for coplanar (differential or gauge), T for in-line, L for liquid level and CF for a complete flowmeter. The next characters set the measurement type, the range code, the output (4-20 mA HART, FOUNDATION Fieldbus or WirelessHART) and the wetted materials. A transmitter with the wrong range code may work, but with poor accuracy at the point that matters.

Where Rosemount instruments are used

In Oman and the GCC, Rosemount instruments are used across upstream oil and gas, gas plants and LNG, refineries, tank farms and terminals, power and desalination stations, and water networks. Ultrasonic gas meters and tank gauges are used for fiscal and custody transfer measurement.

Ordering Rosemount instruments: what we need

Send the full model code from the nameplate (for example 3051CD2A22A1AM5B4) and the tag if it is a replacement. For a new instrument, send the measuring range, process connection, wetted materials, output protocol and hazardous area approval.

Facts checked against Emerson's Rosemount history and published company histories, October 2026.

Browse Rosemount products by category: Pressure Instrumentation, Temperature Instrumentation, Level Transmitter, Liquid Analysis Sensors, Flowmeters.

FAQ

Questions about the Rosemount 5300 Level Transmitter

Answers from our engineering team on installation, compatibility and integration.

01What makes the Rosemount 5300 signal stronger than other guided wave radar transmitters?

Dynamic Vector Technology (DST) minimizes signal losses, delivering a signal 2 to 5 times stronger than other guided wave radar transmitters, improving signal-to-noise ratio and measurement reliability.

02What is the maximum measuring range of the Rosemount 5300?

The Rosemount 5300 supports measuring ranges up to 164 ft (50m), with reliable performance on low-reflective media down to a dielectric constant of 1.4.

03Is the Rosemount 5300 suitable for safety instrumented systems?

Yes. The Rosemount 5300 is SIL 2 certified, making it a strong choice for safety-related level applications.

04Can one Rosemount 5300 measure both level and interface?

Yes. A single 5300 transmitter can measure both the upper surface and lower product interface in tanks with two products, such as separators and settling tanks, reducing the number of tank penetrations required.

05Is Seven Star LLC a trusted supplier for Emerson products?

Yes. Seven Star LLC is an experienced supplier of Emerson Rosemount instrumentation in Oman and the GCC, providing genuine products with full support.