Proper Mounting; Mounting Location - Siemens SITRANS L Series Compact Operating Instructions

Installing/mounting

4.3 Proper mounting

NOTICE
Direct sunlight
Device damage.
The device can overheat or materials become brittle due to UV exposure.
● Protect the device from direct sunlight.
● Make sure that the maximum permissible ambient temperature is not exceeded. Refer to
4.3 Proper mounting
4.3.1

Mounting location

Note
● Correct location is key to a successful application.
● Avoid reflective interference from vessel walls and obstructions by following guidelines in
this chapter.
NOTICE
Incorrect mounting
The device can be damaged, destroyed, or its functionality impaired through improper
mounting.
● Before installing ensure there is no visible damage to the device.
● Make sure that process connectors are clean, and suitable gaskets and glands are used.
● Mount the device using suitable tools. Refer to the information in Installation instructions
Note
● On devices with a removable head, there is no limit to the number of times a device can be
rotated without damage.
● When mounting, orient the front or back of the device towards the closest vessel wall or
obstruction.
● Do not rotate the enclosure after programming and vessel calibration, otherwise an error
may occur, caused by a polarity shift of the transmit pulse.
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the information in Power (Page 53).
(Page 23).
SITRANS LR250 with mA/HART
Compact Operating Instructions, 11/2019, A5E48453192-AA