Vega VEGAFLEX 86 - Mounting instructions

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4 Mounting
VEGAFLEX 86 • Probus PA
44232-EN-160518
You can nd detailed information on the process conditions in chapter
"Technicaldata" as well as on the type label.
4.2 Mounting instructions
Mount VEGAFLEX 86 in such a way that the distance to vessel instal-
lations or to the vessel wall is at least 300 mm (12 in). In non-metallic
vessels, the distance to the vessel wall should be at least 500 mm
(19.7 in).
During operation, the probe must not touch any installations or the
vessel wall. If necessary, fasten the probe end.
In vessels with conical bottom it can be advantageous to mount the
sensor in the center of the vessel, as measurement is then possible
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. The exact value of the min. distance (lower dead band) is stated
in chapter "
Technicaldata".
Fig. 4: Vessel with conical bottom
Plastic vessel/Glass vessel
The guided microwave principle requires a metallic surface on the
process tting. Therefore, in plastic vessels, etc., use an instru-
ment version with ange (from DN 50) or place a metal sheet
(ø > 200 mm/8 in) beneath the process tting when screwing it in.
Make sure that the plate has direct contact with the process tting.
When installing rod or cable probes in vessels without metal walls,
e.g. in plastic vessels, the measured value can be inuenced by
strong electromagnetic elds (emitted interference according to
EN 61326: class A). In this case, use a probe with coaxial version.
Installation position
Type of vessel