Endress+Hauser Levelflex FMP56 Operating Instructions Manual page 16

Installation
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6 Installation
6.1 Mounting requirements
6.1.1 Suitable mounting position
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A
 3 Installation positions
Spacing requirements when mounting
• Distance (A) between the vessel wall and rod and rope probes:
• For smooth metallic walls: > 50 mm (2 in)
• For plastic walls: > 300 mm (12 in) to metallic parts outside the vessel
• For concrete walls: > 500 mm (20 in), otherwise the permitted measuring range may
be reduced.
• Distance (B) between rod probes and internal fittings (3): > 300 mm (12 in)
• When using more than one Levelflex:
Minimum distance between the sensor axes: 100 mm (3.94 in)
• Distance (C) from the end of the probe to the bottom of the vessel:
• Rope probe: > 150 mm (6 in)
• Rod probe: > 10 mm (0.4 in)
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