August 2003
2-8 Initial Setup
Installing the Probes
After you mount the sample system, you must insert moisture 
probes into the sample cells. GE Panametrics Moisture Image 
Series, M Series, and TF Series moisture probes have 3/4 inch-16 
straight threads with an O-ring to secure probes into the sample 
system or directly into the process line. Other fittings are 
available for special applications. 
Caution!
If mounting the moisture probes directly into the 
process line, you must consult GE Panametrics for 
proper installation instructions and precautions. 
Moisture probes are usually installed into a sample system. The 
sample system protects the probes from coming into contact with 
damaging elements in the process. Moisture probes are installed 
into a cylindrical shaped container, called the sample cell, that is 
included as part of your sample system. (The sample cell is 
labeled on the sample system plate.) 
To install a moisture probe that has a 3/4 inch-16 straight thread, 
insert it into the sample cell so it is perpendicular to the sample 
inlet. Screw the probe in, making sure not to cross thread it. 
Tighten down securely. Figure 2-2 below shows a typical 
moisture probe orientation with the probe mounted in a GE 
Panametrics sample cell. Install moisture probes with different 
fittings in the appropriate manner. 
Figure 2-2:  Moisture Probe Installed in Sample Cell
Inlet
Sample Cell
Outlet
Probe