Vega MINITRAC 31 User Manual

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4 Mounting
MINITRAC 31 • Foundation Fieldbus
41782-EN-211203
Metric threads
Inthecaseofinstrumenthousingswithmetricthread,thecable
glandsarescrewedinatthefactory.Theyaresealedwithplastic
plugs as transport protection.
You have to remove these plugs before electrical connection.
NPT thread
Inthecaseofinstrumenthousingswithself-sealingNPTthreads,itis
notpossibletohavethecableentriesscrewedinatthefactory.The
freeopeningsforthecableglandsarethereforecoveredwithreddust
protection caps as transport protection.
Priortosetupyouhavetoreplacetheseprotectivecapswithap-
provedcableglandsorclosetheopeningswithsuitableblindplugs.
Thesuitablecableglandsandblindplugscomewiththeinstrument.
4.2 Mounting instructions
Note:
Duringtheplanning,ourspecialistswillanalysetheconditionsofthe
measurement loop to dimension the isotope accordingly.
Yougeta"SourceSizing"documentspecifyingtherequiredsource
activity and containing all relevant mounting information for your
measuring point.
Youmustfollowtheinstructionsinthis"SourceSizing"documentin
additiontothefollowingmountinginstructions.
Thefollowingmountinginformationisapplicableaslongasthereis
nothingelsespeciedinthe"SourceSizing"document.
Youcanndinformationonprotectivebarriersandthemounting
of the corresponding source container in the operating instructions
manualofthesourcecontainer,e.g.VEGASOURCE.
You can mount the MINITRAC 31 in any position. If you have ordered
yourinstrumentwithaleadcoverasaprotectionagainstambient
radiation(optionally),thethesensorisshieldedlaterallyagainstX-ray
radiation. In this case, the radiation can only penetrate frontally.
Fastenthesensorsinsuchawaythattheycannotfalloutofthe
holder.
Direct the exit angle of the source container to the MINITRAC 31.
Mount the source container as close as possible to the vessel. If there
aregaps,securetheareawithasafetyfenceandprotectivegrating
so that no one can reach into the dangerous area.
Caution:
Makesurethatthetubeisalwayscompletelylled.Mainlyinhorizon-
tally arranged tube measuring distances, air bubbles or buildup in
thetubecaninuencethemeasuringresult.Measurementshouldbe
preferably through the centre of the tube.
Cable glands
Installation position

Vega MINITRAC 31 Specifications

General

Brand	Vega
Model	MINITRAC 31
Category	Accessories
Language	English