1
Introduction .......................................................................................................... 1
1.1
Overview ................................................................................................................................. 1
1.2
Transmitter Models ................................................................................................................. 1
1.3
Transmitter Components ........................................................................................................ 1
1.3.1
Overview of components .................................................................................................... 1
1.3.2
Electronics Housing ............................................................................................................ 2
1.3.3
Sensor Housing .................................................................................................................. 3
1.3.4
Process Connector ............................................................................................................. 3
1.3.5
Probe .................................................................................................................................. 4
1.4
1.4.1
1.4.2
1.4.3
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.7.1
1.8
Security Considerations ........................................................................................................ 14
1.9
2
2.1
Overview ............................................................................................................................... 15
2.2
Theory of Operation .............................................................................................................. 15
2.2.1
2.3
2.3.1
Amplitude Tracking ........................................................................................................... 19
2.3.2
Full-tank Detection ............................................................................................................ 19
2.3.3
2.4
2.4.1
2.4.2
2.4.3
2.5
Process Applications ............................................................................................................ 28
2.5.1
Single Liquid ..................................................................................................................... 28
2.5.2
Two Liquid Applications .................................................................................................... 28
2.5.3
2.5.4
Steam Boiler Applications ................................................................................................. 31
2.6
2.6.1
Turbulence ........................................................................................................................ 32
2.6.2
Foam or Emulsions ........................................................................................................... 32
2.6.3
FEP Probe ........................................................................................................................ 32
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