Emerson Rosemount 1208A Reference Manual page 14

Mechanical installation
October 2022
• The transmitter should be mounted with as few internal structures as possible within
the signal beam.
• Do not mount close to or above the inlet stream.
• Do not mount the transmitter on a manway cover.
• Do not position the transmitter directly over a side manway door.
• Multiple Rosemount 1208A transmitters can be used in the same tank without
interfering with each other.
Figure 3-1: Recommended Mounting Position
L
3.2.2 Free space requirements
If the transmitter is mounted close to a wall or other tank obstruction such as heating coils
and ladders, noise might appear in the measurement signal. See
recommended clearance.
Figure 3-2: Free Space Requirements
Table 3-1: Distance to Tank Wall (L)
Minimum
8 in. (200 mm)
14
L
Table 3-1
Recommended
½ of tank radius
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