
Installing/Mounting
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4.1
Flowmeter installation
The flowmeter installation is done in two steps:
1. Sensor installation
2. Transmitter installation
Environment
SITRANS F flowmeters are suitable for indoor and outdoor installations.
● Make sure that temperature and ambient specifications indicated on the device type plate/
label are not exceeded.
CAUTION
Direct sunlight
Device damage.
The device can overheat or materials become brittle due to UV exposure.
Protect the device from direct sunlight.
Make sure that the maximum permissible ambient temperature is not exceeded.
Refer to the technical data in FUS380 and FUE380 systems (Page 79).
Ambient temperatures for FUS080:
● MID version: -10 to +55 °C (14 to 131 °F)
● Non-MID version: -10 to +60 °C (14 to 140 °F)
See also Insulation (Page 26).
The enclosure rating of the transmitter is IP67 (NEMA 4X/6) or better.
4.2
Sensor installation
4.2.1
Inlet/outlet conditions
Requirement for straight inlet before flowmeter
In order to maximize performance it is necessary to have straight inlet and outlet flow conditions
before and after the flowmeter.
Furthermore, a minimum distance between flowmeter and pumps and valves must be
respected.
FUS380/FUE380
Operating Instructions, 09/2016, A5E00730100-AB
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