Siemens ECHOMAX Manuel D'application page 8

Liquid Applications – Volume
Applicable Transducers:
Locations
(See diagram below for reference)
A: Primary location
The preferred location and to be used when possible. The center of the tank generally
gives the most reliable readings as there are fewer obstructions, minimizing false echoes.
B: Alternate location
The alternate location and used if the centre of the tank is already in use or if the tank
roof cannot hold the transducer safely.
C: Poor location
The avoided location. The echo will reflecting away from the transducer face.
Maintain full fluid
level for full or
offset calibration.
Do not allow
.
material to enter
the blanking zone.
Empty level for B
location. Below this
level the echo reflects
away from the
transducer.
May require target to
obtain empty reading.
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• Echomax XPS/XCT series
• Echomax XLT series
B
discharge
Transducers – APPLICATION MANUAL
• Echomax XRS-5 series
• ST-H series
A
C
beam angle
run
Span: distance between
Empty and Full levels in
measurement process.
Tank manufacturer's
empty level.
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