SOR 510IM User Manual

510IM

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Immersible Transmitter

General Instructions

The 510IM Immersible Transmitter is a solid state
instrument designed for use in locations that are
subject to continuous or intermittent liquid
immersions. The instrument incorporates a
ceramic sensor to provide a quick, accurate
and reliable pressure measurement.
Electrical connection is made via a 20-gauge,
shielded waterproof cable that is vented above
the immersion level to reference atmospheric
pressure. The 1/4” NPT (M) process connection is
capable of self-supporting the transmitter.

NOTE: If you suspect that a product is defective, contact the factory or the SOR® Representative
in your area for a return authorization number (RMA). This product should only be installed by
trained and competent personnel.

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Operation

Once the transmitter is installed and wired into a con trol or display loop, it is ready for use.
Before applying power, check that the supply polarity and excitation volt age are correct.

Do not twist the wires during installation or servicing the instrument as it
may break the integrity of the seal between the wires and the transmitter.
A failure of this nature is not covered by warranty.

Calibration

The transmitter is supplied factory calibrated and during normal use should not require
recalibration. If it is desired to verify calibration prior to installation, attach the transmitter
to a pressure source capable of adjustment throughout specified range. If outputs are not
within lim its at factory calibration conditions, 77°F (25°C), the device should be returned to
the factory.

Units in hazardous locations — Prior to removal from service, make sure
that the work area is declassi ed. Failure to do so could result in severe
personal injury or substantial property damage.

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Installation

Before installing the transmitter, verify that the range stated on the transmitter label is
suitable for the pressure to be measured.

SOR 510IM submersible products should not be used in liquids known to
have or possibly contain chemical compounds that react with butyl rubber
or stainless steel.

The Series 510IM is designed to be self-supporting in any plane when rigidly mounted by
the pressure port (1/4” NPT process connection). Thread the transmitter in place using the
wrench flats provided.

The transmitter should not be used as a step!

When mounting the transmitter, care must be taken to prevent the cable bending through
a radius smaller than two inches. Failure to observe this precaution may result in damage
to the cable internal vent tube. This may give incorrect readings from the transmitter. Care
must be taken to prevent water entering or foreign objects block ing the vent tube, either of
which may result in a fault condition. Faults of this nature are not covered by the warranty.
Avoid mounting the transmitter near a heat source which is liable to overheat the
instrument or cause a temperature gradient across it. If this is unavoidable, introduce a
heat shield to deflect radiated heat and thus maintain the transmitter at a uniform
temperature within the specified limits.

Although the operating temperature of the transmitter extends to below 32°F, fluids must
not be allowed to freeze in the pressure port. Failure will occur due to the expansion of the
frozen fluid in the contained volume of the pressure port causing gross overpressurization.
A failure of this nature is not covered by warranty.

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Form 1003 (03.13) ©SOR Inc.