Mounting The Sensor - Siemens SITRANS FCS400 Bedienungsanleitung

Mounting the sensor

CAUTION
Incorrect mounting
The device can be damaged, destroyed or its functionality impaired through improper mounting.
● Before installing ensure there is no visible damage present on the device.
● Make sure that process connectors are clean, and suitable gaskets and glands are used.
● Mount the device using suitable tools.
WARNING
Unsuitable connecting parts
Danger of injury or poisoning.
In case of improper mounting hot, toxic and corrosive process media could be released at the connections.
● Ensure that connecting parts (such as flange gaskets and bolts) are suitable for connection and process media.
● Install the sensor in rigid pipelines in order to support the weight of the meter.
● Center the connecting pipelines axially in order to assure a stress-free installation.
● Install two supports or hangers symmetrically and stress free in close proximity to the process connections.
Handling
Note
Compact versions
Never lift the flowmeter using the transmitter housing, that is always lift the sensor body.
Avoid vibrations
● Make sure that any valves or pumps upstream of the sensor do not cavitate and do not send vibration into the sensor.
● Decouple vibrating pipeline from the flow sensor using flexible tube or couplings
Figure 4-1 Non-flexible pipes not recommended in vibrating environment
Figure 4-2 Flexible pipes recommended in vibrating environment
SITRANS FCS400 sensor
A5E03649755-02, 03/2012
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