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Level measurement
Continuous level measurement
Accessories for level sensors
EA aiming devices

■ Application ■ Selection and ordering data Article No.

EA 304 aiming device Easy aimer

Used on solids applications to aim level sensors for
The Easy Aimer 304 flange is a stainless steel aiming device for optimal performance. Available in a 304 stainless
alignment of Siemens level sensors used for level measurement steel model, or a cast aluminum model.
of bulk solids. Easy Aimer 2, aluminum with M20 adapter and 7ML1830-1AX
The sensor must be mounted aimed towards the low level draw 1" and 1½" BSPT aluminum couplings
point in the silo. The sensor can be rotated through 360° and an- Easy Aimer 304, with M20 adapter and 7ML1830-1GN
gled at 0 to 27° off vertical. It must be mounted using an access 1" and 1½" BSPT 304 stainless steel couplings
plate with welded studs or a flange in order to isolate the mount- Easy Aimer 2, aluminum, BSPT conduit 7ML1830-1AL
ing holes from the pressurized environment. When installed
Easy Aimer 2, aluminum, 7ML1830-1AN
properly, the EA 304 aiming device is capable of withstanding NPT with 1½" galvanized coupling1)
pressures up to 0.5 bar (Europe) or 15 psi (North America). It
can even be used in corrosive and aggressive environments. Easy Aimer 2, aluminum, 7ML1830-1AP
NPT with 1" galvanized coupling
EA 2 aiming device Easy Aimer 2, aluminum, 7ML1830-1AQ
NPT with ¾" x 1" PVC coupling
The Easy Aimer 2 flange is a cast aluminum aiming device for
4 alignment of Siemens level sensors.
The flange has graduated adjustments and an adjustable inser-
Easy Aimer 304, BSPT conduit
Easy Aimer 304, NPT with 1½" stainless steel
7ML1830-1AS
7ML1830-1AT
coupling1)
tion length. When used for applications with bulk solids, the sen-
sor is mounted so that it is aimed towards the lower level draw Easy Aimer 304, NPT with 1" stainless steel coupling 7ML1830-1AU
point in the silo. The sensor can be rotated through 360° and an- Operating Instructions
gled at 0 to 20° off vertical. It must be mounted using an access
All literature is available to download for free, in a
plate with welded studs or a flange in order to isolate the mount- range of languages, at
ing holes from the pressurized environment. When installed
properly, the EA 2 aiming device is capable of withstanding http://www.siemens.com/processinstrumentation/documentation
pressures up to 0.5 bar (Europe) or 15 psi (North America). It 1)
For use with XPS-30 transducers only.
can even be used in corrosive and aggressive environments.

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Level measurement
Continuous level measurement
Accessories for level sensors
EA aiming devices

■ Dimensional drawings
¾” NPT or BSP
conduit x 300 (12) long
Locknut
1" NPT or BSP
170 (6.7)

Conduit gland
Angle block
10 (0.38)

Clamping plate
(upper socket)

Mounting block Sighting block

(lower socket) 76 (3) 16 Mounting
nominal (0.63)
Customer gasket block
(as required) Customer
gasket
Ø127 (5) Customer
135 (5.3)

(as required)
nominal

typical mounting plate

(as required) Customer

4
127 (5) mounting plate
Coupling/adapter Ø typical
Coupling/ (as required)
Adapter
Sensor
Sensor

Max. 20°

Max. 27°
Mounting hole - 3 places
Mounting hole - to suit M8 or ⅜ inch,
3 places 11 (7/16) 120° apart on 157 mm
on 157 (6.2) bolt (6.2 inch) bolt center diameter
center diameter
Angle block binding
screw and clamp
CS
ONI
TR
LL
Sighting block binding
MI

Ground screw screw and clamp

Clamping screw
(3 places)
E

SY
A

A IM
ER
II

Ground screw
178 (7)
178
EA 304 aiming device, dimensions in mm (inch) (7.0)

EA 2 aiming device, dimensions in mm (inch)

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