3.2.2 Recommended mounting for solids
Figure 3-2: Recommended Mounting for Solids
Consider the following guidelines when mounting the transmitter:
• Do not mount near inlet pipes in order to avoid product filling on the probe.
• Regularly check the probe for defects.
• It is recommended that the vessel be empty during installation.
• For concrete vessels, the distance (L) between the probe and the wall should be at least
20 in. (500 mm).
• Stabilize the probe for side forces, by attaching the probe to the tank bottom. For
solids, use the 0.24 in. (6 mm) probe, because of the higher tensile strength. The probe
should have a sag of ≥ 1 in./100 in. (10 mm/m) to prevent probe damage. See Anchor
the probe for more information.
• Avoid anchoring in solids tanks over 98 ft. (30 m) in height since tensile loads are much
stronger for anchored probes, see Considerations for solid applications.
• Product build-up on the silo walls near the probe may interfere with measurements.
Choose a mounting position where the probe is not in contact with, or close to, the
product build-up.
3.2.3
Considerations for solid applications
The flexible single lead probe is recommended for solids and is available in two versions to
handle different loads and lengths:
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