Guide To A Smooth Installation; Checklist For 1010 Startup & Performance - Siemens SITRANS F Operating Instructions Manual

Section 2
2.12

GUIDE TO A SMOOTH INSTALLATION

NOTE: The following should be used in conjunction with the System 1010 Field Manual
Diagnostic and Troubleshooting procedures.
2.12.1 CHECKLIST FOR 1010 STARTUP & PERFORMANCE
PROGRAMMING
Select appropriate meter type: Clamp-On, Reflexor, Dual Beam, Flow Tube, etc.
Select proper channel (Dual or Multi-Channel Systems Only).
Use "Full Site Setup"
Create Site (or Recall Site).
Program accurate Pipe Diameter, Material & Wall Thickness (or choose from tables).
Program accurate Liner Material and Thickness (if applicable); Ensure Liner is well bonded.
Program correct Liquid Type (Estimated Vs), Consult Vs Database for liquids not on meter
.
menu
Select Recommended Transducer, HP for Steel Only; Use first choice for Universals, if pos-
sible.
Ensure Transducer Type & Size match programming.
Ensure transducer serial numbers match each other.
INSTALLATION/TRANSDUCER MOUNT GUIDELINES
Install Transducers (Reflect/Direct) as recommended by meter; Use assigned spacing posi-
tions!
Use Reflect Mount whenever possible (Not permitted on plastic pipes).
Avoid placing transducers downstream of flow obstructions, pressure drops, elbows.
Mount upstream of Orifice Plates, Turbines, Valves, "T's"
Allow a minimum of 10 diameters of straight pipe upstream of Transducers; More following
multi elbows.
If <10 diameters is available, mount Reflect within 2 diameters, in Plane-of-Elbow (on outside
of bend).
DO NOT mount Transducers on top and/or bottom of horizontal pipe!
Ensure pipe is clean and smooth; remove external scale, loose or flaking paint.
Use appropriate Coupling Compound for application (see charts below).
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