3 Installation Promag 53 PROFIBUS-DP/-PA
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3.4 Installation check
Perform the following checks after installing the measuring device in the pipe:
Device condition and specifications Notes
Is the device damaged (visual inspection)?
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Does the device correspond to specifications at the measuring point,
including process temperature and pressure, ambient temperature,
minimum fluid conductivity, measuring range, etc.?
see Page 131 ff.
Installation Notes
Does the arrow on the sensor nameplate match the direction of flow
through the pipe?
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Is the plane of the measuring-electrode axis correct? horizontal
Is the position of the Empty Pipe Detection (EPD) electrode correct? see Page 15
Were all threaded fasteners tightened to the specified torques when
the sensor was installed?
see Section 3.3
Hard rubber lining and ground disks:
Were the correct seals installed (type, material, installation)?
Promag W
→ Page 25
Promag P
→ Page 31
Promag H
→ Page 37
Are the measuring point number and labeling correct
(visual inspection)?
−
Process environment / process conditions Notes
Are the inlet and outlet runs respected? Inlet run
≥ 5 x DN
Outlet run
≥ 2 x DN
Is the measuring device protected against moisture and direct
sunlight?
−
Is the sensor adequately protected against vibration (attachment, sup-
port)?
Acceleration up to 2 g
by analogy with IEC 68-2-6