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OPTIMASS

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OPTIMASS 8000/9000

8.1 Specific Installation Guidelines

Tighten flange bolts evenly.

Do not stress the sensor mechanically. Clamp and support the connecting pipework accord-
ingly.

It is permissible to support the weight of the meter on the square body.

Cavitation and mechanical vibration should be avoided.

Use of standard pipework reducers at the flange is allowed. Avoid extreme changes in pipe
size (step changes).

DO NOT use flexible hoses to connect directly to the meter.

Where the ambient temperature is below 0°C, the meter should be mounted vertically, (or
horizontally with converter upwards) in order to prevent freezing or condensation in the
housing.

Horizontal Mounting:

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For measuring liquids, install so that the measuring tube faces downwards. This prevents a
build up of gasses when there is no liquid flowing.

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For measuring gasses, install so that the measuring tube faces upwards. This prevents a
build up of liquid when there is no gas flowing.

8.2 Ambient / Process Temperatures

The specified and approved ambient and process temperatures must be observed.

Note:

For additional temperature limits in hazardous area applications, reference should be made to
the publication “

Guidelines for the use of Coriolis Meters in Hazardous Areas”.

Where meters are mounted in direct sunlight, it is recommended to install a sunshade. This is
particularly important in countries with high ambient temperatures.

The maximum differential temperature between the process and ambient temperature without
insulation is 80°C or 176°F

8000

9000

°C

°F

°C

°F

Process

Safe Area

-180...+230

-292...+446

0... +350

32...662

ATEX/FM/CSA

Compact

-40...+190

-40...+374

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-

ATEX/FM/CSA

Remote

-40...+230

-40...+446

0...350

32...662

Ambient

Compact Aluminium

-40...+60

-40...+140

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-

-

Compact Stainless

-40...+55

-40...+130

-

-

Remote

-40...+65

-40...+149

-40...+65

-40...+149

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Temp range: -40...+65°C (-40...+149°F) on certain I/O options. Pleae call
Krohne for details

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