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Measuring principle and flow meter design
The measuring tube temperature is measured in order to compensate the effects of
Temperature
temperature on the flow meter. This temperature approximately equals the fluid
measurement
temperature and is made available as a measured quantity at the transmitter as well.
6.2 Flow meter
The SITRANS FC Coriolis flow meter consists of:
▪ Sensor
▪ Transmitter
When the compact type is used, sensor and transmitter are firmly connected.
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Fig. 6: Configuration of the SITRANS FC compact type
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When the remote type is used, sensor and transmitter are linked via connecting cable.
As a result, sensor and transmitter can be installed in different locations.
Fig. 7: Configuration of the SITRANS FC remote type
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Transmitter
Sensor
Process connections
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Transmitter
Sensor
Process connections
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Sensor terminal box
Connecting cable
Flow meter
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