Supplementary instructions Rod and cable components for VEGAFLEX series 80 Document ID: 44968
Contents Contents 1 Product description 1.1 Extensions........................................................................................................................ 3 2 Mounting 2.1 General instructions.......................................................................................................... 6 2.2 Rod extension - ø 12 mm (0.47 in)................................................................................... 10 2.3 Rod extension - ø 16 mm (0.63 in)..........................
1 Product description 1 General information 1.1 Product description Extensions If VEGAFLEX sensors with rod or cable version are to be mounted in difficult installation situations, it can be helpful to use a segmented rod. This is for example the case if there is not enough space above the vessel to insert a long rod probe or if you want to install the probe from the side. If the probe can only be installed from the side, you can adapt the rod respectively with a bow-shaped segment and rod extensions.
1 Product description Rod and cable components - ø 16 mm Extension rods with a diameter of 16 mm can be used with VEGAFLEX 82 and 86 sensors. Extension rods ø 16 mm You do not need a basic rod for 16 mm diameter rod probes (VEGAFLEX 82 and 86). Here you can also freely select the segmentation. The rods can be combined individually up to a total length of 6 m (19.68 ft). Extension cables ø 6 mm A basic rod is not required for VEGAFLEX 82 and 86 sensors.
M10 1 Product description SW 13 B SW 13 ø16 mm (0.63") ø16 mm (0.63") M10 M10 C D Fig. 2: Rod and cable components - ø 16 mm (0.63 in) 44968-EN-131107 B Extension rod with ø 16 mm (0.63 in) C Bow-shaped segment with ø 16 mm (0.63 in) D Extension cable with ø 6 mm (0.
2 Mounting 2 Distance to the vessel wall Mounting 2.1 General instructions Make sure that there is a distance of at least 300 mm (11.81 in.) between the rod of the probe and the vessel wall. 150 mm (5.91") L 150 mm (5.91") SW 13 ≥ 300 mm (11.81") 1 Fig. 3: Min. distance from the vessel wall 1 L Upper measuring range end Length of the extension rod Measurement length - ex- Please note that the order length of the probe extension deviates from tensions VEGAFLEX 81 the actual length.
2 Mounting A B L L 2 L 1 Fig. 4: Extension rods with ø 12 mm (0.47 in) - order length of the probe Version with threaded fitting Version with flange connection Basic extension rod with ø 12 mm (0.47 in) Extension rod with ø 12 mm (0.
2 Mounting 100 mm (3.94") 100 mm (3.94") c 1 L L A 2 SW 10 L B ø12 mm (0.47") Fig. 5: Extension rods (bow) with ø 12 mm (0.47 in) 1 2 A B C L Version with threaded fitting Version with flange connection Basic extension rod with ø 12 mm (0.47 in) Extension rod with ø 12 mm (0.47 in) Bow-shaped segment with ø 12 mm (0.47 in) Length of the extension rod Measurement lengh with bow-shaped segment When using a bow-shaped segment, measurement is only possible on the vertical rods.
2 Mounting 150 mm (5.91") L 150 mm (5.91") SW 13 ≥ 300 mm (11.81") 1 Fig. 6: Measuring range with bow-shaped segment 1 L Fixing Upper measuring range end Length of the extension rod When using a probe with bow-shaped segment: if there is a danger of the probe touching the vessel wall during operating due to product movement or instability from by its own weight, you should fix the probe at additional points. For this purpose, fasten the rod probe on the outer lower edge.
2 Mounting 2.2 Rod extension - ø 12 mm (0.47 in) Basic rod - ø 12 mm (0.47 in) To mount the measuring rod, you need a size 10 wrench. ø12 mm (0.47") M6 A Fig. 8: Rod components - ø 12 mm (0.47 in) - basic extension rod A Basic extension rod with ø 12 mm (0.47 in) 1. Loosen the rod with a fork wrench applied to the flat surface, provide counterforce with another fork wrench. 2. Screw out the loosened measuring rod by hand. 3.
2 Mounting M6 Bow-shaped segment - ø 12 mm (0.47 in) 1 2 ø12 mm (0.47") M6 C Fig. 9: Rod components - ø 12 mm (0.47 in) - bow-shaped segment C Bow-shaped segment with ø 12 mm (0.47 in) 1 Locknut 2 Lock washer 1. Slip one of the lock washers (Nordlock) onto the thread of the bow-shaped segment. Use new lock washers when mounting rod segments. 2. Screw the bow-shaped segment onto the base rod by hand. 3. After screwing on the segment, check the position of the bowshaped segment.
2 Mounting M6 1 SW 10 ø12 mm (0.47") M6 B Fig. 10: Rod components - ø 12 mm (0.47 in) B Extension rod with ø 12 mm (0.47 in) 1 Lock washer 1. Slip one of the lock washers (Nordlock) onto the thread of the extension rod. Use new lock washers when mounting rod segments. 2. Screw the rod extension onto the basic rod or the bow-shaped segment or the extension rod. 3. Exert counterforce with a second fork spanner (SW 10) and tighten the rod on the flat surfaces with a torque of 10 Nm (7.37 lbf ft).
M10 2 Mounting SW 13 ø16 mm (0.63") 1 M10 C Fig. 11: Rod and cable components - ø 16 mm (0.63 in) C Bow-shaped segment with ø 16 mm (0.63 in) 1 Lock washer 1. Slip one of the lock washers (Nordlock) onto the thread of the connection rod. Use new lock washers when mounting rod segments. 2. Screw the rod extension onto the neck of the probe or the following rod. 3. Exert counterforce with a second fork spanner (SW 13) and tighten the bow-shaped segment on the flat surfaces with a torque of 10 Nm (7.
2 Mounting 1 L 2 3 x ø 16 mm (0.63") Fig. 12: Mounting of the extension rod 1 2 3 L x Extension rod Lock washer Extension rod Order length Thread length 1. Slip one of the lock washers (Nordlock) onto the thread of the extension rod. Use new lock washers when mounting rod segments. 2. Screw the rod extension onto the bow-shaped segment or the extension rod. 3. Exert counterforce with a second fork spanner (SW 13) and tighten the rod on the flat surfaces with a torque of 10 Nm (7.37 lbf ft).
2 Mounting Fig. 13: Installation of the probe from the side Length of the probe If the probe is longer than 3 m, the rod must be supported in the vessel due to the weight. Provide an appropriate support. Rod probe If you have enough space next to the vessel, it is also possible to insert a completely or partly assembled rod probe into the vessel from the side. Socket If your vessel has a long and/or thin mounting socket, it is possible that the bow-shaped segment cannot be installed from outside.
2 Mounting X Installation from above 1 2 Fig. 14: Installation of the probe from above 1 2 x Inserting the cable probe Inserting the rod probe Distance to installations or to the ceiling of the building, for screwing the sensor onto the rod Narrow space If there is not enough space above the vessel for mounting, it is also possible to mount the segments when inserting them into the vessel. Make sure that no segments, lock washers or tools fall into the vessel.
3 Supplement 3 Supplement 3.1 Technical data Rod components - ø 12 mm (0.47 in) 316L corresponds to 1.4404 or 1.4435 Material ƲƲ Basic and extension rod 316L ƲƲ Retaining rings - Nordlock® 316L ƲƲ Bow-shaped segment Total length - basic and extension rod Shortening accuracy Thread size Wrench size Weight Lateral load, e.g. when using a bowshaped segment Torque 316L up to 6 m (19.69 ft) ± 1 mm M6 SW 10 approx. 900 g/m (9.68 oz/ft) max. 30 Nm (22.13 lbf ft) 10 Nm (7.
3 Supplement 3.2 Dimensions Extension components - rod extension ø 12 mm (0.47 in) A B L L 2 L 1 Fig. 15: Extension rods with ø 12 mm (0.47 in) 1 2 A B L Version with threaded fitting Version with flange connection Basic extension rod with ø 12 mm (0.47 in) Extension rod with ø 12 mm (0.
3 Supplement Extension components - bow-shaped segment ø 12 mm (0.47 in) 100 mm (3.94") 100 mm (3.94") c 1 L L A 2 SW 10 L B ø12 mm (0.47") Fig. 16: Extension rods (bow) with ø 12 mm (0.47 in) Version with threaded fitting Version with flange connection Basic extension rod with ø 12 mm (0.47 in) Extension rod with ø 12 mm (0.47 in) Bow-shaped segment with ø 12 mm (0.
3 Supplement Extension components - rod extension ø 16 mm (0.63 in) L A ø16 mm (0.63") L A SW 13 Fig. 17: Extension rods with ø 16 mm (0.63 in) A B C L Extension rod with ø 16 mm (0.63 in) Extension rod with ø 16 mm (0.63 in) Bow-shaped segment with ø 16 mm (0.
3 Supplement Extension components - bow-shaped segment ø 16 mm (0.63 in) L 150 mm (5.91") 150 mm (5.91") c L SW 13 A ø16 mm (0.63") B Fig. 18: Extension rods with ø 16 mm (0.63 in) Extension rod with ø 16 mm (0.63 in) Bow-shaped segment with ø 16 mm (0.
3 Supplement Extension components - bow-shaped segment ø 16 mm (0.63 in) with cable extension ø 6 mm (0.24 in) 150 mm (5.91") 150 mm (5.91") c L SW 13 A L ø16 mm (0.63") D A 22 Extension rod with ø 16 mm (0.63 in) Rod and cable components • for VEGAFLEX series 80 44968-EN-131107 Fig. 19: Bow-shaped segment ø 16 mm (0.63 in) with extension cable ø 6 mm (0.
3 Supplement Bow-shaped segment with ø 16 mm (0.63 in) Extension cable with ø 6 mm (0.
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