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4 Mounting
VEGACAP 67 • Two-wire
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4.2 Mounting instructions
Due to the effects of agitators, equipment vibration or similar, the level
switch can be subjected to strong lateral forces. For this reason, do
not use an overly long electrode for VEGACAP 67, but check if you
can mount a short level switch on the side of the vessel in horizontal
position.
If the instrument is mounted in the filling stream, unwanted false
measurement signals can be generated. For this reason, mount the
instrument at a position in the vessel where no disturbances, e.g. from
filling openings, agitators, etc., can occur.
This applies particularly to instrument versions with a longer probe.
Fig. 5: Inflowing medium
The probe should protrude into the vessel to avoid buildup. For that
reason, avoid using mounting bosses for flanges and screwed fittings.
This applies particularly to use with adhesive products.
In silos with bulk solids, material cones can form which change the
switching point. Please keep this in mind when installing the sensor
in the vessel. We recommend selecting an installation location where
the probe detects the average value of the material cone.
The probe must be mounted in a way that takes the arrangement of
the filling and emptying apertures into account.
Agitators and fluidization
Inflowing medium
Mounting socket
Material cone
