Installation In A Drop Line - Siemens SITRANS FC430 Operating Instructions Manual

Installing/mounting
4.2 Installation instructions
4.2.2.3

Installation in a drop line

Installation in a drop line
Installation in a drop line is only recommended if a pipeline reduction or orifice with a smaller
cross-section can be installed to create back-pressure and prevent the sensor from being
partially drained while measuring.
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Figure 4-7
4.2.2.4 Mounting the sensor
● Install the sensor in well-supported pipelines in order to support the weight of the
flowmeter.
● Center the connecting pipelines axially in order to assure a stress-free installation. The
flowmeter must not be used to bring the rest of the pipework into line; make sure the
pipework is correctly aligned before inserting the flow sensor.
● Install two supports or hangers symmetrically and stress-free on the pipeline in close
proximity to the process connections.
Note
Handling
Never lift the flowmeter using the housing, that is always lift the sensor body.
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Back pressure orifice
On / off valve
Installation in drop line
FC430 (From firmware 4.0)
Operating Instructions, 06/2017, A5E39789392-AA