4 Mounting
Sensor orientation
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Fig. 8: Deviating socket dimensions
Align the sensor in liquids as vertical as possible to the product surface
to achieve optimum measuring results.
Fig. 9: Alignment in liquids
To reduce the min. distance to the medium, you can also mount
LEVEL TRANSMITTER 8177 with a beam deflector. By doing this, it is
possible to fill the vessel nearly to maximum. Such an arrangement is
suitable primarily for open vessels such as e.g. overflow basins.
Fig. 10: Beam deflector
LEVEL TRANSMITTER 8177 • 4 ... 20 mA/HART
d
100 mm/4"
150 mm/6"
200 mm/8"
d
~200
h
300 mm/12"
400 mm/16"
500 mm/20"