Reference Manual
00809-0100-4860, Rev BF
Installation
May 2019
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Rosemount 8600 Vortex Flow Meter
Horizontal installation
For horizontal installation, the preferred orientation is to have the electronics installed to
the side of the pipe. In liquid applications, this ensures any entrapped air or solids do not
strike the shedding bar and disrupt the shedding frequency. In gas or steam applications,
this ensures that any entrained liquid (such as condensate) or solids do not strike the
shredder bar and disrupt the shedding frequency.
High-Temperature installations
Install the meter body so the electronics are positioned to the side of the pipe or below the
pipe as shown in Figure 3-2. Insulation may be required around the pipe to maintain an
electronics temperature below 185 °F (85 °C).
Steam installations
For steam applications, avoid installations such as the one shown in Figure 3-3. Such
installations may cause a water-hammer condition at start-up due to trapped condensate.
The high force from the water hammer can overstress the sensing mechanism and cause
permanent damage to the sensor.
Figure 3-2. Examples of High-Temperature Installations
Figure 3-3. Avoid This Type of Installation for Steam Applications
The meter body installed with the
electronics to the side of the pipe.
(PREFERRED ORIENTATION)
The meter body installed with the
electronics below the pipe.
(ACCEPTABLE ORIENTATION)
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