KROHNE OPTISONIC 7060 EN - Manual (Page 21)

OPTISONIC 7060
Electrical & mechanical installation manual 730962.31.00 page 21 of 52
Typical installation configuration:
Fig. 3.2: OPTISONIC 7060 installation in the pipeline for unidirectional use
1. Temperature measurement point
The choice of the installation configuration depends on type and extent of the flow
disturbance at the installation position (according to TR G13).
Type of disturbance Possible installation configuration
None
Elbow, reducer
Double elbow out of plane, T piece
Configuration 1 (fig. 3.2)
Gas pressure controller with/ without muffler
Diffuser
Diffuser with swirling flow
Configuration 1 (fig. 3.2), >= 20 DN distance
from device and not “in sight” of the flowmeter
For bidirectional use, inlet and outlet section at both sides of the meter body shall be of
identical, independent of the configuration used (see Fig. 3.3). The temperature
measuring point shall in this case be installed at a distance of 5x DN to the meter body
(configuration 1),
Fig. 3.3: OPTISONIC 7060 installation in the pipeline for bidirectional use
1. Temperature measurement point
3.3 Mechanical Installation
Work on the pipelines in preparation to installing the gas flow meter is not included in the
scope of delivery.
It is recommended to use the following tools and auxiliaries for proper installation of the
OPTISONIC 7060:
• Hoisting gear or fork lift (load capacity according to the weight information given on the
type plate)
• Suitably sized ring wrench for flange mounting
• Sealing and separating agents
• Bolt lubricant
• Leak detection spray