Nivector FTI26 Installation
Endress+Hauser 11
5 Installation
5.1 Installation conditions
Lateral mounting in bulk solids vessel, e.g. silo
A miniature contactor, a solenoid valve or a programmable logic controller (PLC) can be
connected directly to the point level switch.
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2 Application examples
1 Overfill prevention or upper level detection (MAX)
2 Dry-running protection or lower level detection (MIN)
5.2 Mounting the measuring device
5.2.1 Required tools
• Open-ended wrench AF32
• When screwing in, turn by the hex bolt only.
• Torque: 5 to 12 Nm (3.7 to 8.9 lbf ft)
• Sensor surface ≥ 20 mm (0.79 in) projecting into silo (when installing with weld-in
adapter 20 mm (0.79 in)
• Silo wall thickness < 35 mm (1.38 in) or welding socket G 1" < 50 mm (1.97 in)
5.2.2 Installation examples
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3 Standard installation with external G 1" threaded adapter