Installation Considerations; Mounting Position - Emerson Rosemount 5408 Reference Manual

Mechanical Installation
Figure 3-1:
3.3

Installation considerations

Before installing the transmitter, follow recommendations for mounting position,
sufficient free space, nozzle requirements, etc.
3.3.1

Mounting position

When finding an appropriate location on the tank for the transmitter, the conditions of the
tank must be carefully considered.
Consider the following guidelines when mounting the transmitter:
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For optimal performance, the transmitter should be installed in locations with a
clear and unobstructed view of the product surface.
The transmitter should be mounted with as few internal structures as possible
within the signal beam, see
Do not install the transmitter in the center of the tank.
Do not mount close to or above the inlet stream.
Multiple Rosemount 5408 and 5408:SIS Level Transmitters can be used in the same
tank without interfering with each other.
Section 3.3.6.
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