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3 Mounting
SHLD1 • Source holder
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Fig. 8: Installation positions - Point level detection with MINITRAC 31
1 Horizontal mounting
2 Vertical mounting
3 Mounting horizontally, at right angles to container
The optimum and most constant conditions for density measurement
in pipes can be achieved if you mount the measuring equipment on
vertical pipelines or conveyors. The radiation must be oriented directly
towards the detector mounted on the opposite side.
To extend the distance the beam travels through the medium and thus
achieve a better measuring effect, the tube can be radiated diagonally
or a measuring track can be used.
You can find the required mounting accessories in chapter "
Technical
data
".
The source holder SHLD 1 should be mounted as close as possible
to the vessel.
However, with large measuring ranges and small vessel diameters, a
gap can often not be avoided.
If there are gaps or empty spaces around the installation, provide
protective fences or grids to keep hands away from the dangerous
area. Such areas must be marked accordingly.
The ideal measurement setup for density measurement is installation
on a vertical pipeline. The pipe diameter should be at least 50 mm
(1.97 in). Flow direction should be from bottom to top.
Orientation - Density
measurement