Siemens SITRANS FX300 - Default Chapter; Table of Contents

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SITRANS FX300
1 Safety instructions 6
1.1 Intended use ..................................................................................................................... 6
1.2 Certifications .................................................................................................................... 7
1.3 Safety instructions from the manufacturer ..................................................................... 8
1.3.1 Copyright and data protection ................................................................................................ 8
1.3.2 Disclaimer ............................................................................................................................... 8
1.3.3 Product liability and warranty ................................................................................................ 9
1.3.4 Information concerning the documentation........................................................................... 9
1.3.5 Warnings and symbols used................................................................................................. 10
1.4 Safety instructions for the operator............................................................................... 10
2 Device description 11
2.1 Scope of delivery............................................................................................................. 11
2.2 Instrument versions ....................................................................................................... 11
2.2.1 Devices with connection flange ............................................................................................ 12
2.2.2 Sandwich version .................................................................................................................. 12
2.2.3 Device description................................................................................................................. 13
2.2.4 Free air delivery measurement - FAD (optional) ................................................................. 13
2.2.5 Gross heat meter .................................................................................................................. 14
2.2.6 Dual seal ............................................................................................................................... 15
2.3 Nameplate ...................................................................................................................... 16
3 Installation 17
3.1 Notes on installation ......................................................................................................17
3.2 Storage ........................................................................................................................... 17
3.3 Transport ........................................................................................................................ 17
3.4 Installation condtitions...................................................................................................18
3.4.1 Measurement of liquids ........................................................................................................ 19
3.4.2 Measurement of vapours and gases .................................................................................... 21
3.4.3 Pipelines with control valve.................................................................................................. 22
3.4.4 Preferred mounting position ................................................................................................ 22
3.4.5 Turning the connection housing ...........................................................................................23
3.4.6 Turning the display ............................................................................................................... 24
3.4.7 Heat insulation ...................................................................................................................... 25
3.5 Inlet and outlet runs....................................................................................................... 26
3.5.1 Minimum inlet runs............................................................................................................... 26
3.5.2 Minimum outlet runs ............................................................................................................ 27
3.5.3 Flow straightener.................................................................................................................. 27
3.6 Installation...................................................................................................................... 28
3.6.1 General installation notes..................................................................................................... 28
3.6.2 Installing devices in flange design ....................................................................................... 29
3.6.3 Installing devices in sandwich design .................................................................................. 30
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