Installing/Mounting; Environment - Siemens SITRANS FSS200 Installation Manual

Installing/mounting

This chapter describes how to install the sensors. The following installation steps must be
carried out:
● Determine a suitable installation location for the sensors and transmitter. See
Determining a location (Page 23).
Note
IMPORTANT
This step should have been done prior to ordering the clamp-on system
● Collect all relevant fluid and pipe data (pipe material and dimensions, fluid type or
approximate sound speed, viscosity, etc.).
● Install and apply power to the transmitter, then follow the sensor setup wizard to
determine the recommended sensor orientation and spacing. See Orienting the sensors
(Page 26)
● Install the sensors using the supplied mounting hardware. See Mounting the sensors
(Page 22)
● Connect the sensor cables.
● Complete the sensor setup wizard to begin measuring flow. See Installation instructions
(Page 27)
4.1

Environment

SITRANS F flowmeters with minimum IP66/IP67/NEMA 4X enclosure rating are suitable for
indoor and outdoor installations.
Process medium temperature
If applicable, make sure that specifications for rated medium temperature (TS) plus ambient
temperature that are indicated on the device nameplate / label will not be exceeded.
Aggressive atmospheres
Ensure that the device is suitable for the application and that it is installed where there is no
risk of penetration of aggressive vapors.
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