Mounting Instructions - Vega VEGACAP 65 Operating Instructions Manual

4 Mounting
Agitators and fluidization
Inflowing medium
Nozzle
Material cone
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NPT thread
In the case of instrument housings with self-sealing NPT threads, it is
not possible to have the cable entries screwed in at the factory. The
free openings for the cable glands are therefore covered with red dust
protection caps as transport protection.
Prior to setup you have to replace these protective caps with ap-
proved cable glands or close the openings with suitable blind plugs.
4.2

Mounting instructions

Due to the effects of agitators, equipment vibration or similar, the level
switch can be subjected to strong lateral forces. For this reason, do
not use an overly long electrode for VEGACAP 65, but check if you
can mount a short level switch on the side of the vessel in horizontal
position.
If the instrument is mounted in the filling stream, unwanted false
measurement signals can be generated. For this reason, mount the
instrument at a position in the vessel where no disturbances, e.g. from
filling openings, agitators, etc., can occur.
This applies particularly to instrument versions with a longer probe.
Fig. 5: Inflowing medium
The probe should protrude into the vessel to avoid buildup. For that
reason, avoid using mounting bosses for flanges and screwed fittings.
This applies particularly to use with adhesive products.
In silos with bulk solids, material cones can form which change the
switching point. Please keep this in mind when installing the sensor
in the vessel. We recommend selecting an installation location where
the probe detects the average value of the material cone.
VEGACAP 65 • Two-wire