Emerson Rosemount 5300 Series - Page 90

Figure 3-30: Flexible Twin/Single Lead Probe with Weight and Magnet
$
A. Magnet
Rigid single lead probe
The rigid single lead probe can be guided by a tube welded on the tank bottom. Tubes are
customer supplied. Make sure that the probe can move freely in order to handle thermal
expansion. The measurement accuracy will be reduced close to the tube opening.
Figure 3-31: Rigid Single Lead Probe with Tube
$
A. Drain
Rigid twin lead probe
The rigid twin lead probe can be secured to the tank wall by cutting the center rod and
putting a fixture at the end of the outer rod. The fixture is customer supplied. Make sure
the probe is only guided and not fastened in the fixture to be able to move freely for
thermal expansion.
Mechanical installation Reference Manual
April 2019 00809-0100-4530
90 Rosemount 5300 Level Transmitter