Installation, 2 recommended mounting position – KROHNE OPTIWAVE 6300C EN User Manual
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3.5.2 Recommended mounting position
CAUTION!
Follow these recommendations to make sure that the device measures correctly.
Figure 3-4: Recommended nozzle position for solids
1 Position of the process fitting from the silo wall, r/2 (for DN80, DN100, DN150 or DN200 horn antennas, and DN80 or
DN150 Drop antennas)
2 Radius of the silo, r
3 The minimum measured level for a device without a 2° slanted PP flange option
4 The minimum measured level for a device with a 2° slanted PP flange option
INFORMATION!
If possible, do not install a nozzle on the silo centerline.
INFORMATION!
If it is necessary to measure to the bottom of the silo, a 2
°
slanted PP flange option is available
for all antennas. For more data, refer to Installation recommendations for solids on page 21
.
CAUTION!
Do not put the device near to the product inlet. If the product that enters the silo touches the
antenna, the device will measure incorrectly. If the product fills the silo directly below the
antenna, the device will also measure incorrectly.