Mounting - Endress+Hauser OFTE20 Operating Instructions Manual

Technical data
11.5

Mounting

11.5.1 Mounting location
Installation position →  2,  8
Permitted
Vertical from the top
Angled from the top
From the side
From the bottom (device must be
protected against shock-type
loads)
11.5.2 Special mounting instructions
Side load on the shaft
Max. 60 N
Load on the rope
Max. 1 500 N
Operating pressure (abs.)
0.5 to 2.5 bar (7.25 to 36.3 psi)
Housing can be rotated 360 °
To adjust to the direction of the cable entries (pointing downwards)
Cable entries
The dust protection caps which are delivered with the device are only for protection during
transport and storage. Close an unused cable entry with a blind plug (IP65) when
commissioning the device.
Mechanical load of optional signal lamp
The optional signal lamp must be protected against mechanical stress (impact energy > 1 J).
Maximum flange depth of the connection
In the case of the standard rotary paddle, installation in flange connections is permitted up to
a sleeve length of ≤ 40 mm (1.57 in), for lengths > 40 mm (1.57 in) this installation is only
permitted in the version with the hinged rotary paddle. The insertion of the rotary paddle
must be performed without the use of force and must be possible.
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Not permitted
In direction of solids flow
Installation socket too long
Horizontal with shaft length
>300 mm (11.8 in)
Point level switch
Comments
Cable entry must point
downwards
Cable entry must point
downwards; with protective cover
against falling solids depending
on the installation position
Cable entry must point
downwards