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UK
4 Installation
Using process adapters the unit can be adapted to different process connections
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Adapters have to be ordered separately as accessories
A correct fit of the unit and ingress resistance of the connection are only
ensured using ifm adapters
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For small flow rates ifm adapter blocks are available
4.1 Installation location
General
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The sensor tip is to be completely sur-
rounded by the medium
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Insertion depth of the sensor: minimum
12 mm
Recommended
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For horizontal pipes: mounting from
the side
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For vertical pipes: mounting in the rising
pipe
Conditional
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Horizontal pipe /mounting from the bot-
tom: if the pipe is free from build-up
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Horizontal pipe /mounting from the
top: if the pipe is completely filled with
medium
To avoid
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The sensor tip must not be in contact
with the pipe wall
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Do not mount in downpipes that are
open at the bottom!