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UK
4 Installation
Using process adapters the unit can be adapted to different process connections�
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Adapters have to be ordered separately as accessories�
A correct fit of the unit and ingress resistance of the connection are only en-
sured using ifm adapters�
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For small flow rates ifm adapter blocks are available�
4.1 Installation location
General
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The sensor tip is to be completely sur-
rounded by the medium�
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Insertion depth of the sensor: minimum
12 mm�
Recommended
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For horizontal pipes: mounting from
the side�
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For vertical pipes: mounting in the rising
pipe�
Conditional
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Horizontal pipe /mounting from the bot-
tom: if the pipe is free from build-up�
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Horizontal pipe /mounting from the
top: if the pipe is completely filled with
medium�
To avoid
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The sensor tip must not be in contact
with the pipe wall�
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Do not mount in downpipes that are
open at the bottom!
