FC5x0
Installation
Risk of overheating the transmitter due to increased ambient temperature
WARNING
Failure of measuring electronics
▶ Observe the maximum allowable ambient temperature for the transmitter.
▶ Install the transmitter at a sufficient distance from heat sources.
12.5.2 Customer-supplied insulation
For insulation provided by the customer it is important to select a sensor with the
appropriate design type (remote type, sensor with long neck). The space between upper
insulation edge and lower edge of the sensor's terminal box must be at least 40 mm.
Recommended insulation thickness is 80 mm and recommended heat transfer coefficient
0.4 W/m² K.
Fig. 65: Customer-supplied insulation
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When installing in hazardous areas, the applicable Explosion Proof Type Manual must be
DANGER
considered.
12.6 Transmitter installation
12.6.1 Rotating and replacing the display
The transmitter display can be oriented in line with the flow meter installation position.
The following instruction must only be performed at the following ambient conditions:
NOTICE
▶ at temperatures up to 31 °C: relative humidity maximum 80 %
▶ at temperatures between 31 °C and 40 °C: from 80 % linearly decreasing to 50 % of
1. Switch off power supply.
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min. 40 mm
Insulation box
maximum relative humidity
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Transmitter installation
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