16
57-600 Eclipse
®
Guided Wave Radar Transmitter
2.4.5 Installing the Transmitter
The transmitter can be ordered for installation as an
Integral or Remote configuration.
2.4.5.1 Integral Mount
➀
Remove the protective plastic cap from the top of the
probe. Store the cap in a safe place in case the transmitter
has to be removed later.
➁
Place the transmitter on the probe. Be careful not to bend
probe. Do not allow the gold, high frequency (male) con-
nector to get dirty.
➂
Align the universal connection at the base of the transmitter
housing with the top of the probe. Hand-tighten the
connection.
➃
Rotate the transmitter to face the most convenient direction
for wiring, configuration, and viewing.
➄
When the transmitter is facing the desired direction, use a
1
1
⁄
2
" (38 mm) wrench to tighten the universal connection on
the transmitter to 45 ft-lbs. A torque wrench is highly rec-
ommended. This is a critical connection. DO NOT LEAVE
HAND-TIGHT.
2.4.5.2 Remote Mount
➀
Mount the transmitter/remote bracket as an assembly within
33" or 144" (84 or 366 cm) of the probe. DO NOT
REMOVE TRANSMITTER OR REMOTE CABLE
FROM BRACKET.
➁
Remove the protective plastic cap from the top of the
probe. Store the cap in a safe place in case the transmitter
has to be removed later.
➂
Align the universal connection at the end of the remote
assembly with the top of the probe. Using a 1
1
⁄
2
" (38 mm)
wrench, tighten the universal connection on the transmitter
to 45 ft-lbs. A torque wrench is highly recommended. This is
a critical connection. DO NOT LEAVE HAND-TIGHT.
➀
➁
➂
➃
➄
➀
➁
➂
NOTE: Remote mounting is recommended for all cast 316 SS
enclosures due to their extra weight.
