Obtaining The Transducer Spacing; Installing The V Series Clamping Fixtures And Transducers - Panametrics C-RL Instruction Manual

4.2

Obtaining the Transducer Spacing

Program the required information into the Pipe Parameters menu of the flowmeter User Program to determine the
required transducer spacing. Some applications may require you to conduct a pipe survey before you can obtain the
transducer spacing. Refer to the flowmeter Startup Guide for more details.
Proceed to the appropriate section to install the transducers and fixtures:
• "Installing the V Series Clamping Fixtures and Transducers" on page 6.
• "Installing the PI Fixture and Transducers" on page 22
CAUTION!
4.3

Installing the V Series Clamping Fixtures and Transducers

Installing the V Series clamping fixture and transducers requires the following steps:
• Calculating the transducer spacing
• Preparing the pipe
• Applying the dampening material
• Installing the fixture
• Mounting the transducers
Refer to the following section to properly prepare for installation
4.3.1 Tools and Equipment Needed
Installing the fixture and transducers requires various tools. You will also need additional tools to apply the
dampening material. Refer to Table 1 below for a complete list of everything you will need.
• straight edge ruler/scale
• permanent marker
• sandpaper
• file
• emery cloth
• ultrasonic thickness gage
• tape measure
• dry towel or rag
• thread sealant (for junction boxes only)
• 7/16" box wrench or 4" adjustable wrench
• 1" box wrench or 10" adjustable wrench
• other safety equipment appropriate for your application
DMP-1
• utility knife
6
To maintain ATEX certification, the transducer face must be protected against impact.
This is accomplished by properly installing the transducer into the clamping fixture. All
care must be taken during installation to ensure that the proper protection is provided.
Fixture and Transducers
DMP-3
• gloves
• spatula or putty knife
(to remove access
dampening compound)
PDJ
• 7/16" box wrench or
a 4" adjustable wrench
Model C-RL Installation Guide