Operating instructions

Installation
FLOWSIC600 · Operating Instructions · 8010125 V 4.0 · © SICK AG 33
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3.2.2 Installation configurations
The choice of the installation configuration (see  Figure 8 and  Figure 9) depends on type
and extent of the flow disturbance at the installation position.
Unidirectional use
Figure 8 FLOWSIC600 installation in the pipeline for unidirectional use
Type of disturbance (distance upstream < 20 DN)
Possible installation
configuration
None
Configuration 1 or 2Elbow, reducer
Double elbow out of plane, T piece
Gas pressure controller with/ without noise
abatement trim
Configuration 2
Diffuser
Diffuser with swirling flow
When configuration 2 (with flow conditioner) is used, the velocity of gas must
not exceed 40 m/s (131 ft/s) in the pipe.
3 DN
min. 2 DN min. 3 DN 1.5 .. 5 DN
Flow conditioner Temperature measuring port
Configuration 1
Configuration 2
10 DN 1.5 .. 5 DN
FLOWSIC600 3 DN
DN
5 DN