ABOUT THE TRANSDUCER The Echomax XPS F series of transducers operates in association with Milltronics ultrasonic transducer level monitoring products. The transducer converts the electrical energy of the transmit pulse from the transceiver into acoustical transducer face energy. It then converts the acoustical energy of the echo back into electrical energy for the transceiver receive period.
Hazardous seal supplied by others to suit hazardous area classificaton. Model Dimension XPS - 10 F 86 mm (3.4") 122 mm (4.8") to suit ANSI standard 128 mm (5.0") 124 mm (4.9") 152 mm (6.0") * nominal PL-551...
On liquid applications, the transducer must be mounted so that the axis of transmission is perpendicular to the liquid surface. On solids applications, a Milltronics Easy Aimer should be used to facilitate aiming of the transducer. Do not overtighten mounting . Hand tightening of the mounting hardware is sufficient.
Flexible conduit mounted transducer should not be subjected to wind, vibration or jarring. Submersible rigid metal conduit hazardous seal safety chain submergence shield Submersible transducer, used in applications where flooding is possible. PL-551...
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Refer to Liquid \ Applications - Standpipes. Flanged hazardous seal factory flanged transducer bolt gasket customer flange, flat face only Customer flanged standpipe. If a metal flange must be welded to pipe, refer to Liquid \ Applications - Standpipes. PL-551...
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Do not route cable openly. For optimum isolation against electrical noise, run cable separately in a grounded metal conduit. Seal all thread connections to prevent ingress of moisture. Do not run cable near high voltage or current runs, contactors and SCR control drives. PL-551...
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TS-3 * transducer standpipe bracing standpipe inlet primary element stilling well stilling well inlet Refer to Liquid \ Applications - Standpipes. the use of a TS-3 temperature sensor provides better temperature tracking in applications where the temperature can change quickly. PL-551...
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The shield acts as a bell to create an air pocket in front of the transducer face. The associated transceiver interprets this as a flooding condition, and reacts accordingly. Refer to transceiver manual for programming requirements. hazardous seal transducer submergence shield air pocket refer to associated instruction manual for assembly details. on applicable models. PL-551...
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LIQUID APPLICATIONS - STANDPIPES In many applications access must be made via a standpipe. In such cases, Milltronics can provide factory bonded flanged transducers or split flange kit that will readily mate to the flanged standpipe. Another option is to hang the transducer from a blind flange.
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3. Echo has missed improperly leveled transducer. 4. When performing an empty or full calibration, the tank must contain its normal vapour and be at its normal temperature. 5. Hazardous seal supplied by others to suit hazardous area classification. PL-551...
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LIQUID APPLICATIONS - WATER / WASTEWATER DIFFERENTIAL LEVEL PUMP CONTROL SEWAGE LIFT PL-551...
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2. Avoid intersecting bin wall seams, structural members and wall irregularities. Otherwise, transducer minimal angle of repose discharge 5. On dual discharge bins, aim each 4. On fluid like solids, aim transducer perpendicular to transducer at the discharge point. material surface. PL-551...
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4. Hazadous seal supplied by others to suit hazardous classifications, DRYER - WOOD CHIPS infeed drag conveyor typical low level typical high level 1. Transducer should be mounted perpendicular to slope of wood chips. 2. Hazadous seal supplied by others to suit hazardous classifications, PL-551...
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