Mounting The Sensor - Siemens SITRANS F Series Operating Instructions Manual

Orienting the sensor
SITRANS F US SONO 3300 operates in any orientation, but Siemens Flow Instruments
recommends orienting the sensor in one of the following ways
1. Vertical orientation with an upwards flow in order to minimize the effect of gas / air bubbles
in the media
Figure 4-3
2. Horizontal orientation, terminal box upwards or downwards
4.4

Mounting the sensor

● Install the sensor in rigid pipelines in order to support the weight of the meter.
● Centre the connecting pipelines axially in order to assure a stress-free installation.
SITRANS F US SONO 3300
Operating Instructions, 01/2010, SFIDK.PS.029.J4.02
Vertical installation with an upwards flow
CAUTION
Measurement of liquids containing abrasive or other particles
In order to minimize wear, a vertical installation with an upwards flow is recommended.
Installing/Mounting
4.4 Mounting the sensor
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