Installation Requirements
We recommend installing PLAATO Pro in a spare 1.5” Tri Clamp port on the fermenter.
The following criteria must be met when selecting a Tri Clamp port for installation of the PLAATO Pro:
The inner diameter of the port must be a minimum of 23mm (0.9").
The device should be installed horizontally.
To avoid interference from trub, the device should not be installed too close to the lower parts of the fermenter.
The probe must be fully submerged in the liquid and have a minimum of 50cm/20” of liquid above it.
The minimum distance from the probe tip to the inner wall of the fermenter should be 12cm.
The device cannot be installed in a pipe due to the potential for pockets of gas and particles affecting readings.
Correct installation and use is important to achieve the best results possible.
Please carefully assess the steps below.
How to install your PLAATO Pro to the fermenter
Ensure the PLAATO Pro is cleaned and sanitized before installing.
a) Apply a caustic or oxidizing cleaning agent to the stainless steel parts
b) Gently scrub the device using a sponge
c) Rinse thoroughly with clean water
d) Sanitize using acid, chlorine, or ethanol.
Ensure the PLAATO Pro is correctly aligned.
a) When installing the device in the fermenter, it is important to level the built-in spirit level to ensure that the tines are correctly positioned, allowing for unimpeded passage of sedimentation and bubbles.
3. Use of T-Connectors and Tri Clamp adapters
a) In the event that only a single Tri Clamp port is available on the fermenter and a sampling port is required, a T-connector can be installed between the PLAATO Pro and the fermenter. Only T-connectors provided by PLAATO should be utilized. The use of normal T-connectors can result in insufficient insertion depth and inaccurate readings of specific gravity and temperature.
b) Adapters may be used in-between the Pro and the fermenter if a 1.5” Tri-Clamp port is not available.
DIN11851 adapters - PLAATO has the following adapters available for purchase.
1.5” TC - DN25
1.5” TC - DN32
1.5” TC - DN40
Tri Clamp adapter
1.5” TC - 2” TC*
*TC-TC connectors are not provided by PLAATO, but are available from most suppliers of sanitary connections. Please reach out to support@plaato.io if you are having challenges with the adapters or connectors.