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WIKA operating instructions pressure transmitter, model S-10
1604457.16 09/2017 EN/DE/FR/ES
5. Commissioning, operation
5. Commissioning, operation
5.1 Mounting the instrument
Prior to commissioning, the pressure transmitter must be subjected to a visual inspection.
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Leaking fluid is indicative of damage.
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Only use the pressure transmitter if it is in perfect condition with respect to safety.
Requirements for mounting point
The mounting point must meet the following conditions:
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Ambience corresponds to a max. pollution degree of 3.
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Humidity ≤ 80 % r. h. (non-condensing).
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Protected from weather influences.
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Sealing faces are clean and undamaged.
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Sufficient space for a safe electrical installation.
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For information on tapped holes and welding sockets, see Technical information IN 00.14 at www.wika.com.
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Permissible ambient and medium temperatures remain within the performance limits. Consider possible restrictions
on the ambient temperature range caused by mating connector used.
→ For performance limits, see chapter 9 “Specifications”
Sealing variants
Parallel threads
Seal the sealing face
with a flat gasket, lens-type
sealing ring or WIKA profile sealing.
per EN 837
per DIN 3852-E
Tapered threads
Wrap threads with sealing material (e.g. PTFE
tape).
NPT, R and PT
