Avoid vibrations
● Make sure that any valves or pumps upstream of the sensor do not cavitate and do not send
vibrations into the sensor.
● Decouple vibrating pipeline from the flow sensor using flexible tube or couplings.
Figure 4-7
Figure 4-8
Avoid cross talk
When operating more than one flowmeter in one or multiple interconnected pipelines, there is
a risk of cross talk.
SITRANS FC310
Operating Instructions, 01/2019, A5E44036384-AB
Non-flexible pipes not recommended in vibrating environment
Flexible pipes recommended in vibrating environment
Installing/mounting
4.2 Installation instructions
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