Mounting The Sensor - Siemens SITRANS F Operating Instruction

Orienting the sensor
SITRANS FCS200 operates in any orientation, but Siemens recommends orienting the
sensor in one of the following ways:
1. Vertical orientation with an upwards flow
2. Horizontal installation, tubes sideways
3. Horizontal installation, tubes up
4.3

Mounting the sensor

● Install two pipe hangers with rubber inserts symmetrically and stress free on the
● Mount the pipe hangers on a solid, vibration free foundation or frame
● Center the connecting pipelines axially in order to assure a stress-free installation.
SITRANS FCS200
Operating Instructions, 02/2011, A5E02508199-01
Figure 4-2 Vertical orientation, upwards flow
Figure 4-3 Horizontal mounting, tubes sideways
Figure 4-4 Horizontal orientation; tubes up
enclosure ends as shown below.
Sensor end dimensions are described in the Dimensions chapter (Page 34) of the
Operating Instructions.
Installing/Mounting
4.3 Mounting the sensor
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