TTFM 6.1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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SE16A Pipe Preparation and Bracket Mounting
Prepare an area 2" wide by 10" long (50mm x 250mm) for the track mounting bracket by removing loose paint,
scale and rust. The objective of site preparation is to eliminate any discontinuity between the sensor and the pipe
wall, which would prevent acoustical coupling. A sanding block is included with every meter to facilitate proper
pipe preparation.
A Sensor Mounting Kit is supplied with each flow meter. It includes recommended coupling tape and compound,
and a stainless-steel mounting bracket with adjustable pipe straps. Use the built-in ruler to easily measure
separation distance between transducer faces.
IMPORTANT:
Coupling tape is recommended for installations where the sensors cannot easily be accessed in the
future to reapply coupling compound, or in installations where the coupling compound may wear away faster
than normal (>250 deg F or where submersion is frequent). The coupling tape is subject to greater signal
attenuation than the coupling compound, so using coupling compound is recommended when it is possible to
periodically reapply the coupling in the future. If you would prefer a maintenance free installation, you can use the
coupling tape at initial installation, but may need to switch to coupling compound if you do not have a strong
enough signal.
IMPORTANT
: The SE16-A transit-time transducers should be installed with the cable connections pointed away
from each other, as shown in the drawing below.
Mount the supplied
Series Transducers on
SE16A
pipes 0.5" / 15 mm
or larger.
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ADJUSTABLE
STAINLESS
ST EEL ST RAP
PIPE
TRANSDUCER
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