Rev. B, 04/02
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PHTX-45
The PHTX-45 instrument offers maximum mounting
flexibility. A bracket is included with each unit that allows
mounting to walls, pipes and DIN rail. In all cases, choose
a location that is readily accessible for calibrations. Also
consider that it may be necessary to utilize a location
where pH buffers can be used during the calibration
process. To take full advantage of the high contrast display,
mount the instrument in a location where the display can
be viewed from various angles and long distances.
Part 2 - Mounting
2.1 General
The two-wire version of the instrument is ideal for remote
mounting applications where line power in unavailable and
expensive to run, or in locations where only low-voltage
wiring is allowed. The 115/230 VAC powered version of
the instrument is designed to be used where line power is
already available. The portable version can be used for
survey measurements or for calibration checks of a larger
number of permanently installed units.
Locate the instrument in close proximity to the point of
sensor installation - this will allow easy access during
calibration. Sensor-to-instrument distances of over 3000
feet are possible with the high performance Omega
PHE-45P sensor, but this is not generally recommended
since it may hamper access to sensor during calibration.
The sensor-to-instrument distance for combination style
electrodes must not exceed 30 feet.
For long distance installations (50 feet or more), standard
sensor cable (10 feet) in combination with a junction box
and interconnect cable is recommended. Sensors with
extremely long cables can be cumbersome to remove for
cleaning or service. It is much more convenient to remove
or replace a sensor with only 10 feet of cable when a
junction box is used. It is also far more economical.
In general, the location should be relatively dry and clean
with little or no vibration, and the ambient temperature
must be within the operating temperature limits of the
instrument. Avoid areas where the instrument may be
frequently splashed with corrosive process materials.
Particularly in the integral mount version, excessive vibration
or heat from the process line may degrade the reliability of
the system.