Ametek DR5200 Quick Start Manual page 21

Radar (fmcw) level transmitter for liquids in storage and process applications
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INSTALLATION
2
Requirements for threaded connections
Figure 2-29: Threaded connection
Equipment needed:
• Device
• Gasket for G 1½A or G 2A connection (not supplied)
• Thread seal tape (PTFE) for 1½ NPT or 2 NPT connection (not supplied)
• 50 mm / 2¨ wrench (not supplied)
WARNING!
Do not tighten the connection to a torque more than 40 N
tight, this will damage the thread.
To prevent damage to the antenna, make sure that the minimum diameter of the hole for a
1
NPT or 2 NPT thread connection is not less than 43.4 mm / 1.71
½
• Make sure the tank connection is level.
• ISO 228-1 (G) connection:
ISO 228-1 (G) connection: Make sure that you use the applicable gasket for the connection
ISO 228-1 (G) connection:
ISO 228-1 (G) connection:
dimensions and the process.
• ISO 228-1 (G) connection:
ISO 228-1 (G) connection:
ISO 228-1 (G) connection: Align the gasket correctly.
ISO 228-1 (G) connection:
• NPT connection:
NPT connection: Wind the thread seal tape around the process connection in agreement with
NPT connection:
NPT connection:
good engineering practice.
• Lower the antenna carefully into the tank.
• Turn the threaded connection on the antenna to attach the device to the process connection.
• Make sure that you point the device in the correct direction. Refer to "Point the device in the
correct direction" in this section.
• Tighten the connection to the correct torque (not more than 40 Nm).
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m / 29.5 lb
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