LRF-3000P Ultrasonic flowmeter
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5.3.2 Transducer Installation Modes
You should choose the way for installation that the client could select a transducer according to the
measurement site. Generally, there are two installation methods for transducers: V-shape installation and
Z-shape installation.
V-shape installation:
Two transducers are installed on one side of the pipe, and the sound wave forms a V-shape reflection path on
the pipe wall. This installation method is relatively simple and it is the easiest way. You should keep the two
transducers horizontal and make sure the sensing axes are horizontally identical. The signal intensity is
relatively weaker than that in Z-shape installation method, so it is widely used for small-diameter installation
and better operating conditions.
V-shape installation:
Compared with V-shape installation, Z-shape installation is better in signal intensity; sound waves are
transmitted directly in the pipe with no reflection (single sound path) and the signal loss is less, so it is
recommended to apply Z-shape installation method on the more complicated site and large-diameter pipes.
5.3.3 Installation steps of the clamp-on transducer are shown below:
Pipe bottom
Pipe bottom
V-shape installation of insert-in
transducer
V-shape installation of clamp-on
transducer
Z-shape Installation of Insert-in Transducer Z-shape Installation of Clamp-on Transducer
Pipe top
Pipe bottom
Pipe bottom
Pipe top
Pipe top
Pipe top
