Burkert Type 8136 User Manual
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When using a surge pipe in a vessel, influences from vessel
installations and turbulences can be excluded. Under these prereq-
uisites, the measurement of products with low dielectric values (ε
r
value ≥ 1.6) is possible. In very adhesive products, measurement in a
surge pipe is not recommended.
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2
3
100%
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5
8
6
7
0%
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Fig. 18: Configuration surge pipe
1
Radar sensor
2
Marking of the polarisation direction
3
Thread or flange on the instrument
4
Vent hole
5
Holes
6
Weld joint
7
Welding neck flange
8
Ball valve with complete opening
9
Fastening of the surge pipe
Instructions for orientation:
l
Note marking of the polarisation plane on the sensor
l
With threaded fitting, the marking is on the hexagon, with flange
connection between the two flange holes
l
All holes in the surge pipe must be in one plane with this marking
Instructions for the measurement:
Measurement in a surge
pipe
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LEVEL TRANSMITTER 8136 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire
4 Mounting
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