User Manual

3 Installation

Using process adapters the unit can be adapted to different process connections�

• Adapters have to be ordered separately as accessories�

A correct fit of the unit and ingress resistance of the connection are only

ensured using ifm adapters�

• For small flow rates ifm adapter blocks are available�

3.1 Installation location

General

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• The sensor tip is to be completely sur-

rounded by the medium�

• Insertion depth of the sensor: minimum

12 mm�

Recommended

• For horizontal pipes: mounting from

the side�

• For vertical pipes: mounting in the rising

pipe�

Conditional

• Horizontal pipe /mounting from the bot-

tom: if the pipe is free from build-up�

• Horizontal pipe /mounting from the

top: if the pipe is completely filled with

medium�

To avoid

• The sensor tip must not be in contact

with the pipe wall�

• Do not mount in downpipes that are

open at the bottom!