Installing/mounting
4.2 Mounting instructions
Figure 4.3
Mounting of the radar transmitter on round vessel tops
In vessels with conical bottom it can be advantageous to mount the device in the
centre of the vessel, as measurement is then possible down to the bottom.
Figure 4.4
Mounting of the radar transmitter on vessels with conical bottom
Inflowing medium
Do not mount the transmitters in or above the filling stream. Make sure that you
detect the medium surface, not the inflowing product.
Figure 4.5
Mounting of the radar transmitter with inflowing medium
Threaded nozzle und nozzle piece
With threaded connection, the antenna end should protrude at least 5 mm (0.2 in)
out of the nozzle.
SITRANS LR140
Operating Instructions, 08/2020,
A5E50352144
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