266CRH / 266CRT, 266CSH / 266CST MULTIVARIABLE PRESSURE TRANSMITTER  |  OI/266CXX/MODBUS-EN REV. A  27 
 
 
 
 
Process connections 
 
M10801-01
1 2 3
4
 
1 Screws 
2 Flange adapter 
3 O-ring 
4 Transmitter connection flange 
Figure 17:  Process connection 
 
On the flange of the 266 multivariable transmitter there are 
¼ to 18 NPT process connections with middle point spacings of 
54 mm (2.13 in). The process connections on the flange enable 
direct attachment of 3 elements or 5 element valve manifolds. 
Optionally flange adapters with ½ to 14 NPT connections are 
available. By turning one or both adapters, middle point spacing 
of 51 mm (2.01 in), 54 mm (2.13 in) or 57 mm (2.24 in) is possible. 
 
Mount the adapters as follows: 
1.  Correctly position the adapters with inserted O-ring. 
2.  Screw the adapters on the transmitter connection flange 
with the provided screws. 
  Tighten the screws as follows: Preliminary tightening 
hand tight, preliminary tightening with 10 Nm, final 
tightening with 50 Nm. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mounting recommendations 
 
The arrangement of the impulse lines depends on the respective 
measurement application. 
 
 
Flow measurement of steam (condensible vapor) or clean 
liquids 
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4
1
3 2
H L
H L
1 2
3
 
H High pressure side 
L  Low pressure side 
1 High-pressure valve 
2  Low pressure valve 
3 Equalizing valve 
4  Vent / Drain valve 
Figure 18:  Steam flow measurement 
 
•  Place taps to the side of the process line. 
•  For liquid measurements, mount the transmitter next to or 
underneath the taps, for steam measurements underneath 
the taps.  
•  Mount the vent / drain valve pointing upward. 
•  For steam applications, fill the vertical section of the impulse 
lines with a compatible fluid through the appropriate filling 
connections. 
 
The height of the liquid column between process line and 
transmitter must be the same on the high pressure side and the 
low pressure side, so that an accurate measurement is ensured. 
For implementation of this requirement it can be practical for 
steam measurements, to use the impulse lines condensate 
tanks.