Orienting The Sensor - Siemens SITRANS F C MASS 2100 Di 3 Operating Instructions Manual

4.3

Orienting the sensor

Flow direction
The flow direction is indicated by the arrow on the sensor. Flow in this direction will be
indicated as positive.
The sensor must always be completely filled with process fluid in order to measure
accurately.
Orienting the sensor
MASS 2100 Di 3-40 operates in any orientation, but Siemens Flow Instruments recommends
orienting the sensor according to application type:
1. Horizontal installation (optimum orientation)
2. Vertical installation with an upwards flow (only liquid applications).
Liquid applications
Horizontal installation, correct
Vertical installation, correct
SITRANS F C MASS 2100 Di 3-40
Operating Instructions, 07/2010, SFIDK.PS.028.Z1.02
CAUTION
Especially suited for low flow applications: Solid particles will not be deposited in the tube
and the sensor can easily be degassed.
NOTICE
Self drainage
The flowmeter is self-draining if installed horizontally
4.3 Orienting the sensor
Horizontal installation, wrong
Vertical installation, wrong
Installing/Mounting
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