KROHNE OPTIWAVE 5200 C/F Handbook page 20

INSTALLATION
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Devices with plastic Wave Horn antenna (PTFE, PP)
Figure 3-13: Devices with plastic Wave Horn antenna
a ≤ 44 mm / 1.7¨; b ≤ 40 mm / 1.6¨
1 Device with a PTFE Wave Horn antenna and a flange connection
2 Device with a PP Wave Horn antenna and a thread connection
Risk of mutliple reflections
Figure 3-14: Risk of mutliple reflections
1 Do not install on the centerline of a manhole cover
2 If possible, do not install a nozzle on the tank centerline
CAUTION!
If there are parasitic signals, the device will not measure correctly.
Parasitic signals are caused by:
Objects in the tank.
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Sharp corners that are perpendicular to the path of the beam.
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Sudden changes in tank diameter in the path of the beam.
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