Text version of the page

MT5000 Recommended Installation

NOTE: The following guidelines are very conservative. If you have an application that exceeds these limits consult factory for application recommendations.

9. DUAL PROBE - FLAT PLATE WITH COUPLING

MINIMUMDIELECTRICCONSTANT LMAXIMUM PROBE LENGTH L1 Unmeasurable
1 L2 Unmeasurable
1 3”H Max Coupling 3 2 3 20 ft. / 6.1 m 6 in. / 15.2 cm 3 in. / 7.6 cm (Rod) WH + 3 in. / 7.6 cm (Cable)
L1 6” minimum diameter surface 4 20 ft. / 6.1 m 3 in. / 7.5 cm 3 in. / 7.6 cm (Rod) WH + 3 in. / 7.6 cm (Cable) 10 100 ft. / 30.5 m
1 in. / 0
1 cm
1 (Rod / Cable)
Active Length NOTES: 1. L1 & L2 unmeasurable lengths of 0 may require use of linearization table and latching feature. For easiest startup use L1
min 3” or as listed if greater and L2
min 3” (rod) or WH + 3” (cable). 2. Maximum probe lengths are limited as indicated in Table 2A. 3. The coupling should not extend into the vessel more than 1” / 25 mm.
L2

10A. DUAL PROBE - NOZZLE & FLANGE

[height of nozzle (H) greater than width of nozzle (S)] MINIMUMDIELECTRICCONSTANT LMAXIMUM PROBE LENGTH L1 Unmeasurable
1 L2 Unmeasurable
1 2 H 3 20 ft. / 6.1 m 6 in. / 15.2 cm 3 in. / 7.6 cm (Rod) WH + 3 in. / 7.6 cm (Cable)
S 4 20 ft. / 6.1 m 3 in. / 7.5 cm 3 in. / 7.6 cm (Rod) WH + 3 in. / 7.6 cm (Cable)
6” minimum diameter surface for nozzles 3” or smaller L1 10 100 ft. / 30.5 m
1 in. / 0
1 cm
1 (Rod / Cable) NOTES:
Active Length 1. L1 & L2 unmeasurable lengths of 0 may require use of linearization table and latching feature. For easiest startup use L1
min 3” or as listed if greater and L2
min 3” (rod) or WH + 3” (cable). 2. Maximum probe lengths are limited as indicated in Table 2A.3. A one time startup adjustment is required to eliminate the effect of the nozzle. For details refer to the Blanking Parameter in the Commissioning section of the Installation & Operation Manual.
L2

10B. DUAL PROBE - NOZZLE & FLANGE

[height of nozzle (H) less than width of nozzle (S)] MINIMUMDIELECTRICCONSTANT LMAXIMUM PROBE LENGTH L1 Unmeasurable
1 L2 Unmeasurable
1 2 3 20 ft. / 6.1 m 6 in. / 15.2 cm 3 in. / 7.6 cm (Rod) WH + 3 in. / 7.6 cm (Cable)
H H 5” diameter minimum 5” diameter minimum S S 4 20 ft. / 6.1 m 3 in. / 7.5 cm 3 in. / 7.6 cm (Rod) WH + 3 in. / 7.6 cm (Cable)
90° 90° L1 10 100 ft. / 30.5 m
1 in. / 0
1 cm
1 (Rod / Cable)
L1 ActiveLength NOTES:
Active Length 1. L1 & L2 unmeasurable lengths of 0 may require use of linearization table and latching feature. For easiest startup use L1
min 3” or as listed if greater and L2
min 3” (rod) or WH + 3” (cable). 2. Maximum probe lengths are limited as indicated in Table 2A.
L2 L2

MT5000-0202-1 Rev f (02-2009)

DCN0280 For the latest version of this data sheet, please visit www.ktekcorp.com.

9