Reference Manual
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Contents
Introduction.................................................................................................................. 9
1.1 Using this manual............................................................................................................................. 9
Transmitter overview...................................................................................................11
2.1 Theory of operation........................................................................................................................11
2.2 Application examples..................................................................................................................... 12
2.4 System integration......................................................................................................................... 16
2.5 Probe selection guide..................................................................................................................... 19
2.6 Measuring range.............................................................................................................................21
2.7 Process characteristics....................................................................................................................23
2.8 Vessel characteristics......................................................................................................................25
Mechanical installation................................................................................................ 27
3.1 Safety messages............................................................................................................................. 27
3.2 Mounting considerations................................................................................................................28
3.3 Shorten the probe.......................................................................................................................... 44
3.5 Mount device on tank..................................................................................................................... 67
3.6 Anchor the probe........................................................................................................................... 88
Electrical installation....................................................................................................93
4.1 Safety messages............................................................................................................................. 93
4.2 Cable/conduit entries..................................................................................................................... 94
4.3 Grounding...................................................................................................................................... 94
4.4 Cable selection............................................................................................................................... 95
4.5 Hazardous areas............................................................................................................................. 96
4.10 Optional devices.........................................................................................................................110
Configuration.............................................................................................................113
5.1 Safety messages...........................................................................................................................113
5.2 Overview...................................................................................................................................... 113
5.3 Host system integration............................................................................................................... 115
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communication....................................................................................................96
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converter (HMC)..............................................................................................99
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Fieldbus................................................................................................................... 105
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