Operating Instructions
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d
a
α
Fig. 20: Suggestion for installation after alignment of the Nico 30
The tilt angle depends on the vessel dimensions. It may be checked using a suitable spirit level on the sensor.
The table below shows the distance "a" between the installation position and the centre of the vessel
depending on the measurement distance for a tilt angle of 2° - 10°.
Distance d (m)
2°
4°
6°
8°
10°
2
0.1
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
4
0.1
0.3
0.4
0.6
0.7
6
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.1
8
0.3
0.6
0.8
1.1
1.4
10
0.3
0.7
1.1
1.4
1.8
15
0.5
1.0
1.6
2.1
2.6
20
0.7
1.4
2.1
2.8
3.5
25
0.9
1.7
2.6
3.5
4.4
30
1.0
2.1
3.2
4.2
5.3
Example:
For a 20 m high vessel the installation position for the sensor is 1.4 m from the centre of the vessel.
The required tilt angle of 4° can be taken from the table.
Proceed as follows to set the tilt angle using the swivel mounting:
1. Undo the clamp screw on the swivel mounting using a 13 mm open-ended spanner.
2. Align the sensor and check the tilt angle.
Information
The maximum tilt angle of the swivel mounting is approx. 15°.
3. Tighten the clamp screw, max. tightening torque 20 Nm.
Information
The Allen bolts do not have to be undone.
