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4 Mounting
OPTISWITCH 3100 C • Relay (DPDT)
29953-EN-210702
20°
Fig. 4: Horizontal mounting
If OPTISWITCH 3100 C is mounted in the filling stream, unwanted
false measurement signals can be generated. For this reason, mount
OPTISWITCH 3100 C at a position in the vessel where no disturbanc-
es, e.g. from filling openings, agitators, etc., can occur.
To make sure the tuning fork of OPTISWITCH 3100 C generates as
little resistance as possible to product flow, mount the sensor so that
the surfaces are parallel to the product movement.
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2
Fig. 5: Flow orientation of the tuning fork
1 Marking with screwed version
2 Direction of flow
In case of horizontal mounting in adhesive products, the surfaces of
the tuning fork should be vertical in order to reduce buildup on the
tuning fork. On the screwed version you will find a marking on the
hexagon. With this, you can check the position of the tuning fork when
screwing it in. When the hexagon touches the seal, the thread can still
Inflowing medium
Product flow
Adhesive products
