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12 LF-Series Flowmeters: Sensor/Transmitter Installation
Installing the Field-Mount Transmitter
3.2.5 Accessibility for maintenance
Ensure that the transmitter is mounted in a location and orientation that will allow easy access to the
terminals and to the display (if your transmitter has a display).
3.3 Mounting the transmitter
You can mount the transmitter in any orientation as long as the conduit and wiring openings do not
point upward. For transmitter dimensions, see Figure A-1 or Figure A-2
.
See Figure 3-2 for a diagram of the mounting bracket supplied with the transmitter. Both pipe
mounting and wall mounting are shown. Ensure that the transmitter is mounted and oriented in a way
that will allow easy access to the terminals and to the display (if your transmitter has a display).
Figure 3-2 4-wire remote – Wall mount or pipe mount
CAUTION
Condensation or excessive moisture entering the transmitter could damage
the transmitter and result
in measurement error or flowmeter failure.
To reduce the risk of measurement error or flowmeter failure:
• Ensure the integrity of gaskets and O-rings.
• Grease the O-rings every time the transmitter housing is opened and closed.
• Do not mount the transmitter with the conduit openings pointing upward.
• Install drip legs on conduit or cable.
• Seal the conduit openings.
• Fully tighten the transmitter cover.
Mounting bracket
(wall mount)
Mounting bracket
(pipe mount)