Installing/Mounting; Application Guidelines; Mounting The Transmitter - Siemens SITRANS F Serie Manual De Usuario

Installing/Mounting

2.1

Application Guidelines

Basic Requirements
● Determine pipe material and dimensions.
● Avoid vertical pipes flowing in a downward direction.
● Avoid installation of transducers on the top and bottom of horizontal pipes, if possible.
● Select a location with the longest straight run of pipe.
● Identify upstream piping configuration (elbow, reducer, etc.).
● Pipe surface should be smooth and, if necessary, free of paint.
● Avoid pressure reduction components upstream.
● Avoid mounting on or near weld seams.
● Pipe must be full to achieve proper operation.
2.2

Mounting the Transmitter

Hazardous Voltage
May cause death or serious personal injury. Disconnect power before working on this
product.
Wall Mounting
The transmitter can be mounted on any wall surface including wood, metal or concrete. Use
the appropriate bolts and screws as needed for your mounting application and adhere to
local codes. (See figure below for mounting bracket locations.)
Pipe Mounting
For installation on 2-inch standpipe use Pipe Mount Kit CQO:1012NMB-1 (optional - see
catalog). See figure below.
Note
Pipe mounting kit CQO:1012NMB-1 is not available for NEMA 7 enclosures.
FUS1010 IP65 NEMA 4X
Operating Instructions, 7/2010, A5E03086486-02
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