User's Manual

Safety FlexLine
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2.10.1 EN302372-1 ANNEX B
The following installation requirements shall be fulfilled:
1 SmartRadar FlexLine instruments are required to be installed at a permanent
fixed position at a closed (not open) metallic tank or reinforced concrete tank, or
similar enclosure structure made of comparable attenuating material;
2 Flanges and attachments of the radar equipment shall provide the necessary
microwave sealing by design.
3 Sight glasses shall be coated with a microwave proof coating when necessary
(i.e. electrically conductive coating);
4 Manholes or connection flanges at the tank shall be closed to ensure a low-level
leakage of the signal into the air outside the tank.
5 Whenever possible, mounting of the radar equipment shall be on top of the tank
structure with the orientation of the antenna to pointing in a downward direction;
6 Installation and maintenance of the radar equipment shall be performed by
professionally trained individuals only.
NOTE
This device is certified to measure liquid levels in metal, concrete or
similar materials, enclosed tanks.
NOTE
The radiated output power of the device is far below the exposure
limits. Nevertheless, use the device in such a manner that the
potential for human contact during normal operation is minimal.