A.3.8 Pressure Equipment Directive (PED)
Complies with 2014/68/EU article 4.3
A.3.9 Probes
Probe versions
Coaxial, Large Coaxial, Rigid Twin and Rigid Single Lead, Segmented Rigid Single Lead,
Flexible Twin and Flexible Single Lead. Probes can be ordered in different materials and
options for extreme temperatures and pressure.
For guidelines on which probe to select depending on application, see the Guided Wave
Radar Application Guidelines Technical Note.
Total probe length
This is defined from the Upper Reference Point to the end of the probe (weight included, if
applicable).
Figure A-19: Total Probe Length
A. NPT
B. BSPP (G)
C. Flange
D. Tri-Clamp
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E. Upper Reference Point
F. Total Probe Length
Select the probe length according to the required measuring range (the probe must be
hung and fully extended through the entire distance where level readings are desired).
Cut-to-fit probes
All probes can be cut in field, except for the HTHP coaxial probe and the PTFE covered
probe.
Specifications and reference data Reference Manual
April 2019 00809-0100-4530
302 Rosemount 5300 Level Transmitter