METER LOCATION, ORIENTATION AND APPLICATIONS
Gasket and grounding requirements must be considered when determining the meter location, orientation and application .
See
“Meter Gaskets and Grounding” on page 15
. There are two transmitter mounting options: a meter mount option and a
remote mount option .
Meter mount
Remote mount
Figure 5: Transmitter mounting options
Transmitter Mounting Configuration Options
There are two configuration options for mounting the transmitter and many options to accommodate a variety of
meter-placement and environmental conditions .
Meter Mount Configuration
The meter mount configuration has the transmitter mounted directly on the sensor . This compact, self-contained
configuration minimizes installation wiring .
Remote Mount Configuration
The remote mount configuration places the transmitter at a location away from the fluid flow and sensor . This is necessary in
situations where process fluid temperature or the environment exceeds transmitter ratings .
The sensor and transmitter are connected by wires, run through conduit, between junction boxes on the sensor and the
transmitter . The distance between the sensor junction box and transmitter junction box can be up to 500 feet (150 meters) . A
remote mounting bracket is supplied .
Use the remote version in the following cases:
• Sensor protection class IP 68
• Fluid temperature > 212° F (100° C)
• Strong vibrations
Remote Transmitter Outdoor Location
The transmitter can be installed and operated outdoors . However, it must be protected from the elements, as follows:
• The ambient environment/temperature rating for the unit is –4…140° F (–20…60° C) .
• If an indoor location is within 500 feet (150 meters) of the sensor, consider increasing the cable length and mounting the
transmitter indoors .
• At minimum, fabricate a roof or shield over and/or around the transmitter to protect the LCD screen from direct sunlight .
• Do not install the signal cable close to power cables, electric machines or similar .
• Fasten signal cables . Due to capacity changes, cable movements may result in incorrect measurements .
Submersible Option
If you are installing the meter in a vault, order the remote transmitter option . Do not install the transmitter inside a vault .
We also recommend ordering the remote meter package with the submersible option (NEMA 6P / IP68) . This eliminates any
potential problems resulting from humidity or temporary flooding in the vault .
Meter Location, Orientation and Applications
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