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Levelflex M FMP40 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Mounting
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Supporting probes against warping
For WHG approval:
For probe lengths ≥ 3 m a support is required (see figure).
For GL/ABS approval:
Rod probes ∅ 16 mm ≤ 1 m permissible, Rod probes ∅ 6 mm not permissible.
For coax probes ≥ 1 m a support is required (see figure).
a. Rod probes
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b. Coax probes
Ø <26 mm
#
#
Ø 17...18 mm
Probe rod
Short metal pipe
e.g. welded in place
approx. 50 mm
Sleeve bored tight
to ensure electrical
contact between the rod
and sleeve!
Ground the probe
when welding the
sleeve!
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