Preliminary copy
Rosemount 5400 Series
Beam Width
Figure 3-4. Beam width at
various distances from the
flange.
3-6
•
The transmitter should be mounted with as few fittings as possible
within the beam angle.
•
The flat tank wall can be located within the antenna beam angle as long
as there is a minimum distance from the transmitter to the tank wall
(see picture for preferred installation).
Beam Diameter at different distances from flange for 5401
Cone Antenna
4 in.
6 in.
Distance
Beam Diameter, ft (m)
16 ft (5 m)
3,5
2
33 ft (10 m)
7
4
49 ft (15 m)
10
6
66 ft (20 m)
13
8
Beam Diameter at different distances from flange for 5402
Cone Antenna
2 in.
3 in.
Distance
Beam Diameter, ft (m)
16 ft (5 m)
1,5
33 ft (10 m)
3,5
2,5
49 ft (15 m)
5
3,5
66 ft (20 m)
6,5
Disc Antenna
8 in.
4 in.
6 in.
1,5
3
2
3
6
4
4,5
9
5,5
6
12
7,5
Disc Antenna
4 in.
2 in.
1
1
2
1,5
4,5
2,5
6,5
5
3
9
Reference Manual
00809-0100-4026, Rev AA
November 2003