50-613 Kotron
®
Series 82 CE RF Level Transmitter
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1.3
Installation Location
KOTRON RF Transmitters should be located for easy
access for service, calibration and monitoring. Units
should not be exposed to ambient temperatures below
-40 °F (-40 °C) or above +160 °F (+70 °C). Special pre-
caution should be made to prevent exposure to corrosive
atmosphere, excessive vibration, shock or physical damage.
Caution:
This unit contains CMOS electronics which may be
damaged by static electricity. Do not touch any
semi-conductor devices unless you are properly
grounded.
1.4
Mounting
The Series 82 CE transmitter can be mounted to a tank
using a variety of process connections.
Make sure all mounting connections are properly in place
on the tank before installing the probe. Make sure the
KOTRON probe is correct for the intended installation.
It is common practice to use the metal tank wall as the
reference electrode. In such cases, it is required that the
probe housing makes a good electrical connection to the
tank wall. If there is any doubt about this connection or
to the use of PTFE thread tape gaskets, paint, rust, or any
other reason, a separate strap should be installed between
the probe housing and the tank.
Caution:
This unit contains CMOS electronics which may be
damaged by static electricity. Do not touch any semi-
conductor devices unless you are properly grounded.
Caution:
When a probe is used in an abrasive medium, inspect the
probe periodically for visible surface wear. If damage to
the probe insulation is found, replace the probe.
1.4.1 Metal Walled Tanks
On water-based liquids, there should be no problem with
sensitivity. With non-conductive, low dielectric media,
sensitivity can be enhanced by locating the probe close to
and parallel with the tank wall. If this is not practical, a
ground reference probe may be the solution.
