IFM efector 160 LR3000 - Probe Length Adjustment; Shortening Rod and Coaxial Pipe

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pound� Note: such substances may migrate into the medium� Make sure that they
are harmless�
When using mechanical means of securing (e�g� tooth lock washer), protruding
edges must be avoided� They may cause interference reflection�
Installation of the coaxial pipe6.2.2
(only necessary if the unit is to be operated with coaxial probe)
The coaxial pipe and the rod must be of the same end length� The coaxial
pipecanbeshortened(→6.3.2).
Screw the rod to the unit and tighten ►
it� Recommended tightening torque:
4 Nm�
Slide the sensor sealing (A) onto ►
the thread�
Slide the coaxial pipe (B) onto the ►
rod� Carefully center it and carefully
move the rod through the centring
piece (C) (for lengths > 140 cm
through both centring pieces) of the
coaxial pipe� Do not damage the
centring pieces�
Screw onto the sensor thread and ►
tighten�
A
C
B
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Shortening of the probe6.3
Shortening of the rod6.3.1
The rod can be shortened to adapt to different tank heights� NOTE: ensure that
the rod length is not below the minimum permissible length of 10 cm (Lmin)�
Proceed as follows:
Screw the rod to the unit� ►
Mark the desired length (L) on the rod� The reference point is the lower edge of ►
the process connection�
Remove the rod from the unit� ►
Shorten the rod� ►
Remove all burrs and sharp edges� ►