Proper Mounting; Mounting Location - Siemens SITRANS LR250 Compact Operating Instructions

Installing/mounting

4.3 Proper mounting

4.3 Proper mounting
4.3.1

Mounting location

Note
• Correct location is key to a successful application.
• Avoid reflective interference from vessel walls and obstructions by following guidelines in
this chapter.
NOTICE
Incorrect mounting
The device can be damaged, destroyed, or its functionality impaired through improper
mounting.
• Before installing ensure there is no visible damage to the device.
• Make sure that process connectors are clean, and suitable gaskets and glands are used.
• Mount the device using suitable tools. Refer to the information in Installation
Note
• On devices with a removable head, there is no limit to the number of times a device can
be rotated without damage.
• When mounting, orient the front or back of the device towards the closest vessel wall or
obstruction.
• Do not rotate the enclosure after programming and vessel calibration, otherwise an error
may occur, caused by a polarity shift of the transmit pulse.
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instructions (Page 24).
SITRANS LR250 with FOUNDATION FIELDBUS
Compact Operating Instructions, 09/2021, A5E48453221-AB