6 Installation
6.2 Transducers
FLUXUS F501
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6.2.2.5
Installation with mounting shoe and tension strap
• Cut the tension straps to length (pipe circumf at least 120 mm).
• Make sure that part (2) of the clasp is on top of part (1), see Fig. 6.48. The hooks of part (2) have to be on the outer side
of the clasp.
• Pull approx. 20 mm of the tension strap through the slot of the clasp to fix the clasp to the tension strap, see Fig. 6.49.
• Bend the end of the tension strap and insert the other end of the tension strap into the groove on the upper side of the
transducer shoe.
• Place the clasp on the side of the pipe showing towards you and put the tension strap around the pipe, see Fig. 6.50.
• Place the transducer shoe on the pipe. Hold the clasp and the transducer shoe with one hand and insert the tension
strap through parts (2) and (1) of the clasp, see Fig. 6.48.
• Tighten the tension strap and engage it in the inner hook of the clasp.
• Tighten the screw of the clasp.
• Fix the second transducer shoe in the same way. Adjust the displayed transducer distance by means of the measuring
tape.
• Insert the transducers into the transducer shoes.
• Press the transducers firmly on the pipe. There should be neither a gap nor air pockets between the transducer surface
and the pipe wall. Tighten the transducer shoe screws.
Fig. 6.48: Clasp
Fig. 6.49: Clasp with tension strap
Notice!
On pipes with large diameters, use tongs to tighten the tension strap, if necessary.
Notice!
The clasp has to be completely in contact with the pipe to ensure a good fixation.
Notice!
If the transducers are mounted on a vertical pipe and the transmitter is placed lower than the transducers, the transducer
cables should be fixed to the tension strap by a cable tie to protect them from mechanical strain.
Fig. 6.50: Installation of the transducers with transducer shoes
(1)
(2)
(1)
(2)