SDGx50
Flow meter compressed air
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6 Mounting
CAUTION
If the medium temperature is above 50 °C (122 °F), parts of the housing can increase in
temperature to over 65 °C (149 °F).
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Risk of burns.
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Protect the housing against contact with flammable substances and unintentional
contact.
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Apply the supplied warning label to the sensor cable.
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Ensure that the system is free of pressure during installation.
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The rules and regulations for the installation and operation of compressed air equipment
must be observed.
6.1 Installation location
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Install the unit downstream of the cold dryer.
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Install the unit near the load.
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The unit can be installed downstream of a maintenance unit.
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If oil is used for the loads: Install the unit upstream of the oiler.
6.2 Interference
Structures in the pipe, bends, valves, reducing pieces and the like affect the function of the unit.
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Adhere to the distances between sensor and interference.
Interference
Distance to the sensor
changes to the pipe diameter
10 x pipe diameter
90° elbow
10 x pipe diameter
two 90° elbows, one plane
15 x pipe diameter
two 90° elbows, two planes
25 x pipe diameter
valve, slide
40 x pipe diameter
Shut-off valves and control devices are not allowed directly in front of the unit.
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Avoid diameter changes between the inlet pipe length and the unit. If a diameter change cannot be
avoided, make sure that the diameter of the inlet pipe length is greater than the diameter at the
unit.