Select a location for mounting the sensor at a point where the flow profile is fully developed. Generally the principle of 10 pipe diameters of straight pipe upstream, and 5 pipe diameters downstream will suffice, but should valves or bends exist upstream of the sensor, the amount of straight pipe immediately upstream will need to be increased.

Ensure that the sensor is mounted as far as possible from potential noise sources, such as pumps, control valves etc. and mount the sensor at approximately 3/9 o'clock on the pipe (if horizontal) to avoid errors due to air pockets on top, or sediment at the bottom of the pipe.

Either vertical or horizontal pipe runs are acceptable for sensor mounting.

Before attaching the transducer head to the pipe surface, an area slightly larger than the flat surface of the transducer must be cleaned to bare metal. (A small amount of pipe pitting, even with spots of paint or rust, will not cause problems).

The transducer must be mounted accurately, parallel to the pipe axis, for correct performance, and transducer to pipe contact should be along the centre line of the transducer head.

SIDE VIEW - 3 O'CLOCK POSITION ON PIPE IF HORIZONTAL

A pipe clamp kit is included with the flow meter. It includes silicone coupling compound and straps for pipe diameters up to 300 mm. In applications with excessive vibration it is recommended that you purchase optional mounting tracks for tighter fixing

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