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Festo – SOPA-... – 2017-09b English
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Installation
4.1
Mechanical system
Fitting sensor modules (a maximum of 4 with a control block)
1
2
1. Remove the blanking plug
1
by using an
internal hexagon socket spanner size AF 3 mm.
2. Make sure the sealing ring on the sensor
module to be mounted is seated properly.
3. Press on the sensor module lightly and tighten
the threaded sleeves
2
by using an internal
hexagon socket spanner size AF 2.5 mm;
max.tightening torque 0.7 Nm.
4. Tighten the blanking plug
1
on the last sensor
module (max. 4) so it is hand-tight – spanner
size AF 3 mm. Make sure the seal is seated
properly.
Fig. 9
Mounting the sensor module
Attaching the sensor module
Caution
Material damage caused by fluid in the sensor module.
If the sensor module is located below the measuring nozzles, condensed water or other
fluids can enter the module via the nozzles.
Always position the sensor module so it is above the measuring nozzles.
Placing the sensor module
Above the measuring nozzles
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Fig. 3.
According to the specified tube lengths
(0.5…8 m).
H-rail mounting:
Hang the SOPA on the H-rail and press it until
the mounting tabs engage in place.
Fig. 10
H-rail mounting