Special Mounting Conditions - Endress+Hauser Levelflex FMP55 Operating Instructions Manual

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Special mounting conditions

Bypasses and stilling wells
In bypass and stilling well applications it is recommended to use a centering disks or
stars.
1 Mounting in a stilling well
2 Mounting in a bypass
3 Minimum distance between end of probe and lower edge of the bypass; see table below
Minimum distance between end of probe and lower edge of the bypass
Type of probe
Rope
Rod
Coax
• Pipe diameter: > 40 mm (1.6") for rod probes
• Rod probe installation can take place up to a diameter size of 150 mm (6 in). In the
event of larger diameters, a coax probe is recommended.
• Side disposals, holes or slits and welded joints that protrude up to approx. 5 mm (0.2")
inwards do not influence the measurement.
• The pipe may not exhibit any steps in diameter.
• The probe must be 100 mm longer than the lower disposal.
A B
1
Minimum distance
10 mm (0.4 in)
10 mm (0.4 in)
10 mm (0.4 in)
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2
3
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