V01.01 | 2022/06
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Installing
NOTICE
Mounting without or with the wrong process adapter
Material damage caused by leaking connection
Always mount the sensor with the process adapter.
Only use a Turck process adapter for the process connection.
A Turck process adapter must be used for the process connection. The process adapter is avail-
able as a clamp adapter, welding adapter or screw-in adapter.
Fig. 2: Process connection with Turck process adapter
5.1
General mounting instructions
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In principle, the sensor can be installed in any position and in any location.
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Avoid mounting positions in which highly adhesive or viscous media may create deposits.
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Avoid mounting positions in which air pockets may be created.
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Ensure that the minimum distance of at least 15 mm is maintained between the sensor tip
and any adjacent objects (e.g. the wall of a container or pipe).
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The relative permittivity (ε
r
) of the medium must be >1.5.
Fig. 3: Mounting location and position (schematic)
