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4 Mounting
VEGAPULS 31 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART
57820-EN-191014
> 200 mm
(7.87")
Fig. 7: Mounting of the radar sensor on round vessel tops
In vessels with conical bottom it can be advantageous to mount the
sensor in the centre of the vessel, as measurement is then possible
down to the bottom.
Fig. 8: Mounting of the radar sensor on vessels with conical bottom
Do not mount the instruments in or above the filling stream. Make sure
that you detect the product surface, not the inflowing product.
Fig. 9: Mounting of the radar sensor with inflowing medium
With threaded connection, the antenna end should protrude at least
5 mm (0.2 in) out of the socket.
Inflowing medium
Threaded socket und
socket piece
