Installing Gauge And Absolute Pressure Versions; Information For Installing Gauge And Absolute Pressure Versions - Siemens SITRANS P300 Operating Instructions Manual

4.2

Installing gauge and absolute pressure versions

4.2.1

Information for installing gauge and absolute pressure versions

Requirements
The installation location is to be as follows:
• Easily accessible
• As close as possible to the measuring point
• Vibration-free
• Within the permitted ambient temperature values
Installation configuration
The transmitter may in principle be configured above or below the pressure tapping point.
The recommended configuration depends on the medium.
Installation configuration for gases
Install the transmitter above the pressure tapping point.
SITRANS P300 with HART communication
Operating Instructions, 06/2005, A5E00359579-02
Note
Protect the transmitter against:
Direct heat radiation
•
Rapid temperature fluctuations
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Heavy contamination
•
Mechanical damage
•
Notice
Compare the desired operating data with the data on the nameplate.
Notice
The housing may only be opened for maintenance, local operation or to make electrical
connections.
4.2 Installing gauge and absolute pressure versions
Installation
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