- SV vortex flow meters
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- Installation guidelines
SV vortex flow meter installation guidelines
Thank you for your purchase of an SV vortex flow meter. On this and the following pages, you will find information to help you install the sensor and program it as well as answers to frequently asked questions.
Should you need additional support after selecting your vortex flow meter, feel free to contact our service center at 800-441-8246 and speak to one of our applications engineers.
Direction of flow
The arrow etched on the sensor housing indicates flow direction. Because of the technology, the medium must flow in the direction of the arrow. Vortices form when the media passes by the bluff body and are then detected by the piezoceramic sensor downstream.
Mounting locations
Air bubbles and partially filled pipes can affect the measured values. As long as the meter is installed in a closed loop system where the pipe is always filled and no air bubbles can form, the orientation of the sensor (horizontal or vertical) is not critical. For open piping systems, install the meter in front of or in a rising pipe.
Straight pipe run requirements
For vortices to form properly, it is critical to prevent disturbances in the flow, such as elbows, valves, pipe reductions, etc. The chart below indicates the required straight pipe runs before and after obstructions in the flow path.
Caution
If the medium temperature is above 50 °C / 122 °F, parts of the housing can heat up to over 65 °C / 149 °F. Protect against risks of burns and unitentional contact with flammable substances. Apply the warning label supplied with the sensor to the cable near the housing.
Next, read more about programming and device configuration for your vortex flow meter.