Proline Promass E 500 PROFIBUS PA Installation
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Installation in down pipes
However, the following installation suggestion allows for installation in an open vertical
pipeline. Pipe restrictions or the use of an orifice with a smaller cross-section than the
nominal diameter prevent the sensor running empty while measurement is in progress.
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7 Installation in a down pipe (e.g. for batching applications)
1 Supply tank
2 Sensor
3 Orifice plate, pipe restriction
4 Valve
5 Filling vessel
DN Ø orifice plate, pipe restriction
[mm] [in] [mm] [in]
8 ³⁄₈ 6 0.24
15 ½ 10 0.40
25 1 14 0.55
40 1 ½ 22 0.87
50 2 28 1.10
80 3 50 1.97
Orientation
The direction of the arrow on the sensor nameplate helps you to install the sensor
according to the flow direction (direction of medium flow through the piping).
Orientation Recommendation
A Vertical orientation
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1)
B Horizontal orientation, transmitter at
top
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2)
Exception:
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