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Z-shape Installation of Insert-in Transducer
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Z-shape Installation of Clamp-on Transducer
5.3.2
Transducer Installation Modes
You should choose the way for installation that the client could select a transducer according to
the measurement site. Generally, there are two installation methods for transducers: V-shape
installation and Z-shape installation.
V-shape installation:
Two transducers are installed on one side of the pipe, and the sound wave forms a V-shape
reflection path on the pipe wall. This installation method is relatively simple and it is the easiest
way. You should keep the two transducers horizontal and make sure the sensing axes are
horizontally identical. The signal intensity is relatively weaker than that in Z-shape installation
method, so it is widely used for small-diameter installation and better operating conditions.
Z-shape installation:
Compared with V-shape installation, Z-shape installation is better in signal intensity; sound
waves are transmitted directly in the pipe with no reflection (single sound path) and the signal
loss is less, so it is recommended to apply Z-shape installation method on the more complicated
site and large-diameter pipes.
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V-shape installation of insert-in
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V-shape installation of clamp-on
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