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3 Mounting
VEGAFLEX 86 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol
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3 Mounting
3.1 General instructions for use of the instrument
Protect your instrument against moisture ingress through the following
measures:
•
Use a suitable connection cable (see chapter " Connectingto
power supply")
•
Tighten the cable gland or plug connector
•
Lead the connection cable downward in front of the cable entry or
plug connector
Thisappliesmainlytooutdoorinstallations,inareaswherehigh
humidityisexpected(e.g.throughcleaningprocesses)andoncooled
or heated vessels.
Note:
Make sure that during installation or maintenance no moisture or dirt
can get inside the instrument.
Tomaintainthehousingprotection,makesurethatthehousinglidis
closedduringoperationandlocked,ifnecessary.
3.2 Mounting instructions
In vessels with conical bottom it can be advantageous to mount the
deviceinthecenterofthevessel,asmeasurementisthenpossible
nearly down to the lowest point of the bottom. Keep in mind that
measurement all the way down to the tip of the probe may not be pos-
sible.Theexactvalueofthemin.distance(lowerblockingdistance)is
stated in chapter " Technical data".
Fig. 2: Vessel with conical bottom
Protection against mois-
ture
Installation position