KROHNE OPTIWAVE 5200 C_F EN - Manual (Page 25)

INSTALLATION
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3.5.3 Mounting restrictions
We recommend that you prepare the installation when the tank is empty.
CAUTION!
Follow these recommendations to make sure that the device measures correctly. They have an
effect on the performance of the device.
Mounting restrictions: General data
Figure 3-9: Mounting restrictions: General data
1 Do not tilt the device more than 2°
2 We recommend that you do an empty spectrum recording if there are too many obstacles in the radar beam (refer to
Operation Operation Operation Operation). If necessary, install a bypass chamber or stilling well or use an "S" antenna extension or a "L" antenna
extension (the device must be installed on the side of the tank) to move the device away from obstacles.
3 5 mm / 0.2¨ max. for high-dielectric constant liquids
4 Beam radius (DN80 (3¨) Metallic Horn antenna): increments of 290 mm/m or 3.4¨/ft (16°)
Beam radius (DN100 (4¨) Metallic Horn antenna): increments of 210 mm/m or 2.6¨/ft (12°)
Beam radius (DN150 (6¨) Metallic Horn antenna): increments of 140 mm/m or 1.7¨/ft (8°)
Beam radius (DN200 (8¨) Metallic Horn antenna): increments of 100 mm/m or 1.3¨/ft (6°)
Beam radius (PP Wave Horn and PTFE Wave Horn antenna): increments of 176 mm/m or 2.1¨/ft (10°)