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2.5 General installation instructions

Open flume with weir (e.g. rectangular)
Installation of the transducer upstream Observe distance to the weir (3 4 x hmax) Installation if possible centered to the flume Installation vertical to the surface of the flow product Observe min. distance relating to hmax Min. distance diaphragm opening to downstream water 5 cm

90

Min.distance

3 - 4 x hmax

90 hmax

5 cm 2 x hmax downstream water

weir

upstream water

Open flume with measuring channel (e.g. Khafagi-Venturi flume)

Installation of the sensor at the inlet Observe distance to the Khafagi-Venturi flume (3 4 x hmax) Installation if possible centered to the flume Installation vertically to the surface of the flow product Min. distance relating to the height of damping hmax

Note Otherwise follow the installation guidelines given by the channel manufacturer.
Sensor

3 - 4 x hmax

90

hmax

Sensor

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Fault:

Min. distance from sensor to hmax not maintained. Problem: The upper range cannot be measured. Solution: Correct min. distance of the sensor to 0,3 m.

hmax

< 300 mm

2.6 Installation fault

Fault: Sensor is not directed vertically to the surface. Problem: Sensor receives weak echoes. Solution: Mount sensor vertically.

Fault: Distance from sensor to hmax too large. Problem: Unreliable results due to very weak echoes. Solution: Correct min. distance of the sensor to 0,3 m.

hmax

> 300 mm

Fault: Strong heat fluctuations, e.g. sun. Problem: The measuring accuracy is not constant. Solution: Install a sun shield in the respective position.

Fault:

Sensor too close to the flume wall, i.e. not mounted in the centre. Problem: Build-up and rough flume walls cause measuring problems. Solution: Mount sensor in the centre of the flume.

Fault: Surface has foaming problem. Problem: The surface of the foam is detected as level. The measured value is wrong. Solution: The used measuring principle is not suitable and must be replaced e.g. by a hydrostatic system (pressure transmitter).

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