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Reference Manual
00809-0100-4530, Rev BA
July 2009
3-13
Rosemount 5300 Series
Recommended Mounting
for Solids
Consider the following guidelines when mounting the transmitter:
• Do not mount near inlet pipes in order to avoid product filling on the
probe
• Regularly check the probe for defects
• It is recommended that the vessel be empty during installation
• For concrete vessels, the distance (L) between the probe and the wall
should be at least 20 in. (500 mm)
• Stabilize the probe for side forces, by attaching the probe to the tank
bottom.
For solids, use the 0.24 in. (6 mm) probe, because of the higher tensile
strength. The probe should have a sag of
1 in./100 in. (1 cm/m) to
prevent probe damage. See “Anchoring“ on page 3-22 for more
information
• Avoid anchoring in solids tanks over 98 ft (30 m) in height since tensile
loads are much stronger for anchored probes, see “Considerations for
Solid Applications“ on page 3-6
• Product build-up on the silo walls near the probe may interfere with
measurements. Choose a mounting position where the probe is not in
contact with, or close to, the product build-up