Siemens Echomax XCT-8, Instruction Manual

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Page EN-8 XCT-8 Sanitary Transducer– INSTRUCTION MANUAL 7ML19985HX61
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Application
Transducer Placement
Locations
(See diagram below for reference)
A: Primary location
The preferred location and to be used when possible. The center of the tank generally
gives the most reliable readings as there are fewer obstructions, minimizing false echoes.
B: Alternate location
The alternate location and used if the centre of the tank is already in use or if the tank
roof cannot hold the transducer safely.
C: Poor location
The avoided location. The echoes will reflect away from the transducer face.
.
B
A
C
span: distance between
Empty and Full levels in
measurement process.
tank manufacturer’s
empty level.
may require target to
obtain empty reading.
empty level for
B
location. Below this
level the echo reflects
away from the
transducer.
maintain full fluid
level for full or
offset calibration.
Do not allow
material to enter
the blanking zone.
beam angle
run
discharge