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U5098 Series Ultrasonic Sensors Manual
099-MF179 - Installation
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U5098 -
installation
5.
INSTALLATION
MOUNTING PRECAUTIONS
Mounting position
- With cambered roof, do not install the sensor in the tank center (b). Leave a 11” (300mm) (d) minimum
distance between the sensor and the tank smooth wall.
- Use a protective cover to protect the sensor from weather and direct sunlight (c).
- Do not install the sensor near the load zone (a).
- Make sure that in the sensor emission beam (lobe “
α
”) there are no obstacles (f,e) that can be
intercepted as level.
-
Make sure that there is not foam presen
t
on the surface of the product.
g
Blind distance
During installation is important to remember that in the sensor proximity there is a blind zone (or BLIND
DISTANCE) of 10" (19.7 ft / 6m model) and 15" (32.8 ft / 10m model) where the sensor can not measure.
Blind Distance
10" (19.7 ft / 6m model)
15" (32.8 ft / 10m model)
Lob
o “
α
“
g
U5098
19.7 ft (6m)
5°
3.28 ft
(1.0m)
U5098
32.8 ft (10m)
5°
5
.25 ft
(1.6m)
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