Endress+Hauser Levelflex M FMP40 Operating Instructions Manual page 23

Levelflex M FMP40 with HART/4...20 mA
Endress + Hauser
Supporting probes against warping
For WHG or Ex approval:
For probe lengths ≥ 3 m a support is required (see figure).
For GL/ABS approval:
Rod probes ∅ 16 mm ≤ 1 m permissible, Rod probes ∅ 6 mm not permissible.
For coax probes ≥ 1 m a support is required (see figure).
a. Rod probes
b. Coax probes
Ø 17...18 mm
Ø <26 mm
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Mounting
Probe rod
#
Sleeve bored tight
to ensure electrical contact
between the rod and sleeve!
Short metal pipe
e.g. welded in place
#
Ground the probe
when welding the sleeve!
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