KROHNE OPTIFLEX 8200 C, Handbook

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INSTALLATION
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3.6.2 How to attach probes to the bottom of the tank
If the liquid is agitated or turbulent, you can attach the probe to the bottom of the tank. The
procedure to attach the probe depends on the type of probe used.
The probe counterweight has a hole with an M8 internal thread. You can also select the
appropriate options and attach:
The probe counterweight has a hole with an M8 internal thread. The other probe end options are
given in the illustration.
CAUTION!
Keep the probe straight.
Single cable Ø4 mm / 0.16
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Figure 3-9: How to attach a Ø4 mm / 0.16
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single cable probe to keep it straight
1 Probe with threaded end
2 Probe with turnbuckle
3 Probe with chuck
4 If you chose a chuck to anchor the probe, we recommend that you fit a ferrule (metal sheath
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not supplied) at the
bottom of the loop to prevent cable wear
CAUTION!
If your device has a chuck, you must recalculate the probe length. For the procedure, refer to
How to decrease the length of probes on page 113. If the device is not set to the correct probe
length, it is possible that the device will not measure correctly.