2 mounting preparations – horn antenna, 2 mounting preparations - horn antenna – VEGA VEGAPULS 68 (≥ 2.0.0 - ≤ 3.8) Foundation Fieldbus User Manual
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Fig. 4: Position of the polarisation plane with VEGAPULS 68
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Marking hole
Make sure that all parts of the instrument in contact with the measured
product, especially the sensor element, process seal and process
fitting, are suitable for the existing process conditions such as process
pressure, process temperature as well as the chemical properties of
the medium.
You can find the specifications in chapter "Technical data" in the or on
the type label.
4.2 Mounting preparations - Horn antenna
Information:
This information applies only to special versions!
VEGAPULS
68 is also available in versions where the antenna has a
bigger diameter than the process fitting (thread, flange). The antenna
must therefore be disconnected from the process fitting before
mounting. Proceed as follows:
1
Loosen the hexagon screws (3) on the antenna socket with an
Allen wrench (size 3)
2
Remove the antenna (4)
Note:
The plastic conemust not be pulled out of the antenna socket.
3
Insert the antenna from below into the vessel socket and secure it
against falling off
4
Retighten the antenna with hexagon screws to the antenna socket;
torque max. 10 Nm (7.5 lbf ft)
Suitability for process
conditions
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VEGAPULS
68 • Foundation Fieldbus
4 Mounting
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