Determining A Location - Siemens SITRANS F M MAG 5100 W Operating Instructions Manual

Installing/Mounting

4.2 Determining a location

4.2 Determining a location
Inlet and outlet conditions
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NOTICE
The sensor must always be completely filled with liquid.
● Locate the the flowmeter in u-shaped pipes if pipes are only partially filled or have free
outlet
Figure 4-1 Correct installation in U-tube
● Avoid the following installations
– Installation at the highest point in the pipe system
– Installation in vertical pipes with free outlet
Figure 4-2 Correct installation with filled pipes
Figure 4-3 Correct installation at low point in system before outlet
To achieve accurate flow measurement it is essential to have straight lengths of inlet and
outlet pipes and a certain distance to pumps and valves.
It is also important to centre the flowmeter in relation to pipe flanges and gaskets.
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