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F L O W p o r t a b l e
Instruction Manual
Flow Measurement Transmitter
NivuFlow Mobile 600 / NivuFlow Mobile 600 Ex
Firmware Revision: 3.10
Revised manual
Document revision: 02 / 10.07.2019
Original Manual: German / rev. 02 as of 02.07.2019

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  • Page 1 F L O W p o r t a b l e Instruction Manual Flow Measurement Transmitter NivuFlow Mobile 600 / NivuFlow Mobile 600 Ex Firmware Revision: 3.10 Revised manual Document revision: 02 / 10.07.2019 Original Manual: German / rev. 02 as of 02.07.2019...
  • Page 2 INCHEON, Korea 406-840 www.nivus.de Phone +82 32 209 8588 Fax +82 32 209 8590 korea@nivus.com NIVUS Sp. z o.o., Poland www.nivus.com ul. Hutnicza 3 / B-18 81-212 Gdynia, Poland NIVUS Vietnam Phone +48 (0) 58 7602015 Fax +48 (0) 58 7602014 21 Pho Duc Chinh, Ba Dinh, biuro@nivus.pl...

  • Page 3: Copyrights And Property Rights

    Copyrights and property rights Copyrights and property rights This document and its contents are proprietary to NIVUS GmbH and are not to be repro- duced or copied without the express written permission of NIVUS GmbH. Violations oblige to compensation. Important Note This instruction manual may exclusively - even in parts - be copied or translated in any other way with the express written consent of NIVUS GmbH.

  • Page 4: Document Modifications

    Modifications Editor in Date charge Address NIVUS France revised; chap. “1.3.1 Colour code for wires and 10.07.2019 single conductors”, “5 Liability disclaimer”, “22.1.3 Operation/Charging via an Alternative Power Supply” modified; chap. “24.3 Overvoltage Protection Measures” added; chap. “26 Connecting the Connector Box for Inputs/Outputs”: Fig.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Table of contents Copyrights and property rights Document modifications Table of contents General About this manual..................10 Applicable documentation ..............10 Signs and definitions used ..............10 Abbreviations used ................11 1.3.1 Colour code for wires and single conductors ......... 11 Connections and Operating Elements ............
  • Page 6 Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 Functional description 19 Operating Ranges ................... 27 20 Functional Principle ................. 27 20.1 Flow Velocity Detection ............... 27 20.2 Flow Calculation .................. 29 Installation and Connection 21 General Information on Installation ............30 21.1 Installation place ................. 30 21.2 Before Installation ................
  • Page 7 Table of contents 32.2 Programming a 1-path diametrically opposed Measurement ..... 58 32.2.1 Simple Parameter Setting .............. 58 32.2.2 Extended Parameter Setting ............61 33 Measurement with wet Sensors .............. 61 Parameter Setting 34 General Programming ................62 34.1 Save Parameters ................62 34.2 Change WLAN Password ..............
  • Page 8 Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 38.2 Day Totals ................... 87 38.3 Data Memory ..................89 39 Parameter Menu System ................ 91 39.1 Information ..................91 39.2 Region Settings ................... 91 39.2.1 (Operation) Language ..............92 39.2.2 Date Format ................... 92 39.2.3...
  • Page 9 Table of contents Maintenance and Cleaning 50 Maintenance ..................125 50.1 Maintenance Interval ................. 125 50.2 Customer Service Information ............126 51 Cleaning ....................126 51.1 Transmitter ..................126 51.2 Sensors ..................... 126 52 Dismantling/Disposal ................127 53 Installation of spare parts and parts subject to wear and tear ....127 54 Accessories ...................

  • Page 10: General

    KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR LATER REFERENCE. This instruction manual is an original instruction for the flow measurement transmitter NivuFlow Mobile 600 and is for the intended use of the device. This manual is oriented exclu- sively to qualified expert personnel.

  • Page 11: Abbreviations Used

    General Abbreviations used 1.3.1 Colour code for wires and single conductors The abbreviations of colours, wire and components follow the international colour code ac- cording IEC 60757. black brown orange yellow green blue violet grey white pink turquoise GNYE green/yellow gold silver Connections and Operating Elements...

  • Page 12: Rechargeable Batteries

    Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 2.1.2 Rechargeable Batteries The rechargeable batteries can be charged either in installed condition or while removed by using a battery charger (optional accessory). WARNING Risk of explosion when charging battery packs in Ex areas Charge rechargeable battery packs outside of Ex areas only. Do not charge within Ex areas.

  • Page 13: Interfaces

    General Interfaces The transmitter is equipped with various interfaces which can be found on the reverse side or on the top of the instrument. Sensor socket v2/h Multifunction socket I/O Sensor socket v1 USB-A interface (accessible with open cover) GPRS SIM card slot (in connection with GPRS antenna) Fig.

  • Page 14: Safety Instructions

    Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 Safety Instructions Used symbols and signal words Valuation of the accident level The general warning symbol indicates the risk of personal injuries or death. In the text sec- tion the general warning symbol is used in conjunction with the signal words described below.

  • Page 15: Warning Notices On The Product (Option)

    Safeguards and Precautions Working with NIVUS instruments requires to observe and to follow the safety measures and precautions below generally and at any time. These notes and warnings will not be repeated for each description within the document.
  • Page 16 The entire measurement system shall be installed and put into operation by trained expert personnel only. Integrated buffer battery The exchange of the integrated buffer battery shall be carried out by NIVUS staff or per- sonnel authorised by NIVUS only. Otherwise the guarantee expires. page 16...

  • Page 17: Liability Disclaimer

    NivuFlow Mobile 600 is designed and manufactured in accordance with the current state of the art and with the recognised safety rules and regulations applicable at the time this docu- ment is issued.

  • Page 18: Ex Protection

    Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 Ex Protection The portable transmitter NivuFlow Mobile 600 and the accompanying sensors are designed to be used in areas with explosive atmospheres (zone 1). The following conditions must be observed: Programming the unit under Ex conditions is permissible: •...

  • Page 19: User's Responsibilities

    Safety Instructions User’s Responsibilities Important Note In the EEA (European Economic Area) national implementation of the framework directive 89/391/EEC and corresponding individual directives, in particular the directive 2009/104/EC concerning the minimum safety and health requirements for the use of work equipment by workers at work, as amended, are to be observed and adhered to.

  • Page 20: Delivery, Storage And Transport

    Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 Delivery, Storage and Transport 10 Delivery The standard delivery of the NivuFlow Mobile 600 basically contains: Transmitter type NivuFlow Mobile 600 (according to shipping documents) • • Ring magnet (solenoid) • USB stick Screw driver for hexagon socket screws •...

  • Page 21: Storage

    Take precautionary measures and use lashing straps or similar to protect the NivuFlow from heavy shocks or vibrations. 14 Return In case of a required reshipment return the unit at customer cost to NIVUS GmbH in Ep- pingen using the original packaging. Insufficiently franked shipments will not be accepted! ...

  • Page 22: Product Specification

    14 NivuFlow Mobile 600 transmitter (IP67) 15 Enclosure (IP68 with cover closed) 16 GPRS SIM card slot (in connection with GPRS antenna) Fig. 15-1 Device construction NivuFlow Mobile 600 with enclosure page 22 NFM 600 - rev. 02 / 10.07.2019...

  • Page 23: Enclosure Dimensions

    Product Specification 15.1 Enclosure Dimensions Fig. 15-2 Enclosure 15.2 Connectable Sensors The photo below provides an overview on the connectable sensors. Clamp-on sensor pair type NIC-CO01 Pipe sensor TSP0 V200 RL0 Fig. 15-3 Connectable sensors overview 16 Device identification The instructions contained within this manual are valid only for the type of device specified on the title page.
  • Page 24 Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 Fig. 16-1 Nameplate NivuFlow Mobile 600 (Example Ex-Version) Fig. 16-2 Nameplate NivuFlow Mobile 600 Ex-Version (additionally) Check nameplates Check the delivered instrument for accordance with your order by identifying the name- plate.  The declarations of conformity and the EU-Type Examination Certificate are lo- cated at the end of the manual.

  • Page 25: Specifications

    Product Specification 17 Specifications Measurement principle Ultrasonic transit time (time of flight) 1...2x rechargeable batteries 12 V / 15 Ah, VRLA-AGM Power supply Battery charger 100...240 V AC / 50...60 Hz / 50 VA Material: HPX high performance synthetic resin Enclosure Weight: approx.

  • Page 26: Configuration/Device Types

    Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 18 Configuration/Device Types The portable measurement transmitter is available in different versions as shown in the over- view table below. From the article number the type of device can be specified. NFM- Design 06000 Portable flow measurement transmitter for full pipelines...

  • Page 27: Functional Description

    Functional description Functional description 19 Operating Ranges The NivuFlow Mobile 600 is a portable measurement system for flow measurement. The in- strument is designed mainly for measurement in slightly polluted to clear aqueous media of various compositions. It is used in full pipes and rectangular geometries with different dimensions.
  • Page 28 There is no measurable flow available. The NivuFlow Mobile 600 operates both using clamp-on sensors as well as wet sensors. The clamp-on sensors are installed on the outside of the pipe. In this case the transit time through the pipe wall is calculated and considered.

  • Page 29: Flow Calculation

    Functional description Sensor 1, path 1 Sensor 2, path 1 Sensor 1, path 2 Sensor 2, path 2 Pipe diameter (at sensor installation in an angle of 45°) Fig. 20-2 Two-path transit time measurement principle If the sensors are installed in an angle of 45° the distance between sensors 1 and 2 or sen- sors 3 and 4 is equal to the inside pipe diameter.

  • Page 30: Installation And Connection

    21.2.1 PU stickers on enclosure frame  Prior to first use of the NivuFlow Mobile 600 make sure that the PU stickers have been removed. If not, remove the stickers and clean the enclosure frame if necessary.  See chapter “11 Reception inspection”.

  • Page 31: Securing The Instrument

    The protection degree of the (closed) instrument is IP68 even with open connection sockets. Damaged or lost caps can be purchased from NIVUS. 22 Electrical Installation/Power Supply...

  • Page 32: Rechargeable Battery Pack

    The battery compartment is locked with a cover and six non-detachable hexagon socket screws. Installation of spare parts/parts subject to wear and tear The use of spare parts/parts subject to wear and tear (such as rechargeable batteries) not approved by NIVUS will invalidate the guarantee. 22.1.1 Removing/Inserting the Rechargeable Battery Pack WARNING Risk of explosion removing/inserting the battery pack in Ex areas Always remove/insert the rechargeable battery pack outside of Ex areas.

  • Page 33: Charging The Rechargeable Battery Pack

    The rechargeable battery is normally shipped in discharged condition. Fully charge the inserted battery prior to the initial instrument start. NIVUS recommend charging the battery outside of the instrument by using the power adapter/battery charger to ensure 100 % of charging capacity. If built in, the battery will be charged only up to approx.
  • Page 34 Installation of parts subject to wear and tear The use of replacement parts/parts subject to wear and tear (e. g. rechargeable batteries) which are not approved by NIVUS invalidates the guarantee. Battery disposal Always observe environmentally compatible disposal of rechargeable batteries.

  • Page 35: Operation/Charging Via An Alternative Power Supply

    75 % of the total capacity when inserted (see chapter “22.1.2 Charging the rechargeable battery pack”). NIVUS provides a particular 2-wire connection cable (NFM0 ZVER PS) with open cable ends on one side and a plug for the multifunction socket on the other side.

  • Page 36: Sensor Installation In General

    Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 WARNING Risk of explosion removing/inserting the battery pack in Ex areas Always remove/insert the rechargeable battery pack outside of Ex areas. Never replace the battery within an Ex area. Plug the battery to charge into the right battery socket and connect the power adapter/battery charger (Fig.

  • Page 37: Installation Of Clamp-On Sensors

    Installation and Connection 23.2 Installation of Clamp-On Sensors Clamp-on sensors allow for contactless measurement in closed and full pipelines. Here the sensors are clamped from the outside onto pipes. The measurement itself will not influence the liquid and will not change the flow profile of the medium. The following parameters must be specified before installing the clamp-on sensors: Pipe material •...

  • Page 38: Installation Of Wet Sensors

    Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 Fig. 23-3 Example “Diametrical V” mode Fig. 23-4 Example “Diametrical VV” mode 23.3 Installation of wet Sensors Engage pipeline experts Wet sensors shall be installed only by a pipeline company or a plumber. The tightness of pipes must be guaranteed at any time.

  • Page 39: Sensor Connection

    When positioning sensors or nozzles make sure to observe a parallel distance of 1x diameter (guideline) between the sensor centres per pipe crossing. If NIVUS pipe sensors are used the installation angle shall be 45°.

  • Page 40: Overvoltage Protection Measures

    (e. g. solar power). Never do so within Ex areas. If used with mains plug adapter, NIVUS recommend the types EnerPro 220Tr / 20kA or EnerPro 220Tr / 5kA (Fig. 24-3) in the mains side.

  • Page 41: Single External Connection For Inputs/Outputs

    Installation and Connection Fig. 24-3 General overvoltage protection for AC power supply Fig. 24-4 General overvoltage protection for DC power supply 25 Single external Connection for Inputs/Outputs If there is one additional sensor or actuator to be connected by using the inputs/outputs be- sides the sensors connected for flow velocity or level measurement, this can be done directly via the connection cables for the multifunction socket.

  • Page 42: Connecting The Connector Box For Inputs/Outputs

    A Connector Box (Fig. 26-1 no. 6) must be used if you wish to additionally connect more than one sensor or actuator using the inputs/outputs besides the flow velocity / level sensors on the NivuFlow Mobile 600 (Fig. 26-1 no. 1). ...
  • Page 43 Installation and Connection Fig. 26-2 Connector Box terminal wiring Connection B on the Connectorbox is for external supply of the NFM transmitter (12…14 V DC) with the Connectorbox plugged via the power adapter / battery charger (see chapter “22.1.2 Charging the rechargeable battery pack”) or the 2-wire connection cable (see chapter “22.1.3 Operation/Charging via an Alternative Power Supply”).

  • Page 44: 27 (T-Shape) Antenna For Gprs Data Remote Transmission

    Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 27 (T-Shape) Antenna for GPRS Data Remote Transmission The accompanying T-shape antenna is required for data remote transmission via GPRS.  Installation and connection procedure: 1. Plug antenna cable into the socket on the unit (Fig. 27-1) and tighten the screw joint manually.

  • Page 45: Putting Into Operation

    Putting into Operation Putting into Operation 28 Notes to Users Before connecting and operating the NivuFlow Mobile follow the instructions below. This instruction manual contains any information required for the setting of parameters and the operation of the instrument. The manual is intended for technically qualified personnel. Appropriate knowledge in the areas of measurement system, automation technology, control engineering, information technology and wastewater hydraulics are prerequisites to put the NivuFlow Mobile into operation.

  • Page 46: Setting Up Connection

    Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 Blue flashing in the pause between the first long flash and the five successive flashes indi- cates the number of users logged in: 1x for each user (max. number of possible users logged in is four).
  • Page 47 Putting into Operation Fig. 30-2 Settings symbol 3. Select WLAN (Fig. 30-3 no. 1). Fig. 30-3 WLAN symbol 4. From the list of available WLANs select the NFM (Fig. 30-4 no. 1) with the ac- cording SSID (default state = serial no.). Fig.
  • Page 48 Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 7. Type “192.168.1.1” into the IP address field and open. The NivuFlow Mobile display (Fig. 30-6) is indicated as soon as the connection has been established successfully. Fig. 30-6 NFM display in browser 8. To set a link on your “Home screen” (for direct access) use the “Tabs and Set- tings”...

  • Page 49: Ios Operating System

    Putting into Operation Fig. 30-9 Link in the start screen 30.3 iOS Operating System  Preparing the NivuFlow Mobile: 1. Ensure power supply: a minimum of one completely charged rechargeable bat- tery pack either plugged into the instrument or alternatively connected via the multifunction socket (see chapter “22.1.3 Operation/Charging via an Alternative Power Supply”).
  • Page 50 Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 Fig. 30-11 Settings symbol 3. Select WLAN (Fig. 30-12 no. 1). Fig. 30-12 WLAN symbol 4. From the list of available WLANs select the NFM (Fig. 30-13 no. 1) with the ac- cording SSID (default state = serial no.).
  • Page 51 Putting into Operation Fig. 30-15 NFM display in browser 8. Use the symbol “Provide” (Fig. 30-16 no. 1) to set up a link on your home screen (for direct access). Fig. 30-16 Set up link 9. Select “To Home Screen” (Fig. 30-17 no. 1). Fig.

  • Page 52: Windows Operating System

    Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 Fig. 30-18 Confirm adding The link (Fig. 30-19 no. 1) is indicated on the tart screen and can be used for instant access without the need to specify the IP address. This link can be used for each further NivuFlow Mobile transmitter after it has been selected from the WLAN list.
  • Page 53 Putting into Operation Fig. 30-20 Waking up the NivuFlow Mobile  Steps on the display and operation module (smartphone, tablet, notebook, PC etc.): 1. Start the display and operation module. 2. Go to the list of available (WLAN) networks (Fig. 30-21 no. 2). 3.
  • Page 54 Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 Fig. 30-24 NFM display in browser 7. To create a browser favourite (for direct access) click the “Favourites” star (Fig. 30-25 no. 1, example here Google Chrome) and confirm with “Finished” (Fig. 30-25 no. 2).

  • Page 55: Menu Operation/Overview

    Putting into Operation 31 Menu Operation/Overview 31.1 Display Overview The NIVUS display at any time provides an overview on where you currently are within the menu structure and which entries you are about to modify. Menu / Back (depending on display view) Display area 1 (output field 1 for flow metering) Display area 2 (output field 2...5 for level, average velocity, medium temperature and...

  • Page 56: Saving Parameters

    Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 31.2 Saving Parameters After modifying parameters and navigating back using the menu field save the modified pa- rameters to make the changes effective. Once saved the status message “Successful” (Fig. 30-2) is shown. Fig. 31-2 “Rearrange Paths”...

  • Page 57: Menus

    Guided, quick parameter settings for simple measurement places Alert Activation of alarms in case of sensor errors and setting of high or low limit values/thresholds used to trigger alarms via e-mail using the NIVUS Web Portal Table 4 Menu overview NFM 600 - rev. 02 / 10.07.2019...

  • Page 58: Start-Up Examples

    Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 Start-Up Examples 32 Measurement with Clamp-On Sensors 32.1 General Measurements with clamp-on sensors can be carried out very easy and with little effort. The sensors are installed on the outside of the pipe. Prior to the installation of clamp-on sensors the measuring section shall be prepared and the measurement place parameters need to be set.
  • Page 59 Start-Up Examples 6. Specify path arrangement (“Diametrical \”) and number of paths (1 path). Fig. 32-1 Select path arrangement Hints on the Medium If you cannot find your medium to measure within the list select “User defined”. Another menu opens up which can be used to specify e. g. the speed of sound within the medium.
  • Page 60 Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 10. Select the wall material from the menu (stainless steel). More specifications are not required – the following parameters (lining, sludge level etc.) re- main to default state. Once a relevant parameter in menus >Measure Place< or >v-Paths< has been changed it is necessary to re-initialise the path arrangements in order to recalculate path lengths and sen- sor positions.

  • Page 61: Extended Parameter Setting

    Start-Up Examples The >Distance along< field on the display indicates the distance between both sensors. The indicated distance is always the clearance between both sensors. All other parameters are read-only or remain to be set to default.  Once entered, all required measurement place Parameters need to be saved: 1.

  • Page 62: Parameter Setting

    Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 Parameter Setting 34 General Programming As a principle, modified parameters do not become effective before they have been saved. The instrument verifies whether parameters have been changed when you exit menus by us- ing “Back”. Finally, you will be prompted to eventually save modified parameters.

  • Page 63: Change Instrument Ssid

    Parameter Setting 4. Select >Password<. 5. Enter the new password and confirm. Up to four users may have access to transmitter and parameters simultaneously via WLAN. Simultaneous access will not be indicated or logged. Necessarily observe to agree parameter changes in order to avoid several users accessing the parameters at the same time.

  • Page 64: Automatic Data Transmission To Usb Stick

    Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 10. Insert second battery if required. 11. Refit the battery compartment cover using the hexagon socket screws and close the cover. 34.5 Automatic Data Transmission to USB Stick In standard situations data stored in the NivuFlow Mobile are transmitted to the display and operation module via WLAN.

  • Page 65: Parameter Setting Using Quick Start

    Parameter Setting 35 Parameter Setting using Quick Start This menu allows easy setting of parameters for elementary measurement places with the aid of default settings for various parameters.  The >Quick Start< menu is described in greater detail in chapters “36.2.7 Menu - Quick Start”...
  • Page 66 Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 Fig. 35-3 >Country Settings< menu 5. Use the arrow keys to go to the next page >Measure Place<. 6. Set the measurement place parameters: specify name, transit time mode, path arrangement, number of paths, medium, temperature (of medium), channel pro- file including dimensions, wall material and lining if available.

  • Page 67: Parameter Functions

    36 Parameter Functions 36.1 Main Menu The NivuFlow Mobile 600 parameters can be set using a total of eight menus which are de- scribed in greater detail starting with chapter “36.2.8 Menu - Alert”. The main menu indicates eight icons containing the functions described in the following chap- ters.

  • Page 68: Menu - Data

    Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 Measurement ranges • Measurement spans • • Limit values This menu includes diagnostic options for: • Flow velocity sensors • Inputs and Outputs Total system • Signal analysis • • Simulation Use this menu to enter or change: •...

  • Page 69: Menu - System

    Parameter Setting 36.2.3 Menu - System Fig. 36-4 Menu System This menu contains information on the transmitter: Firmware version • Article number • • Serial number • Information on battery voltage and credits/licenses The following settings can be adjusted additionally: Language •...

  • Page 70: Menu - Communication

    Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 36.2.4 Menu - Communication Fig. 36-5 Menu Communication This menu includes settings required for communication with other systems: • WLAN • GPRS 36.2.5 Menu - Display Fig. 36-6 Menu Display This menu defines the five display fields of the main screen.

  • Page 71: Menu - Battery (12V)

    Parameter Setting 36.2.6 Menu - Battery (12V) Fig. 36-7 Menu Battery (12V) This menu is used to choose type and number of the batteries used. Correct Capacity Indication The capacity indication in the >System< / >Information< menu works reliably only as long as completely charged batteries are used and the type and number of the batteries used are specified here.

  • Page 72: Menu - Alert

    Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 Page 5 >Analog Input 1< • Page 6 >Analog Input 2< • • Page 7 >Analog Input 3< • Page 8 >Digital Input 1< 36.2.8 Menu - Alert Fig. 36-9 Menu Alert Depending on the transmitter parameter settings the Alert menu may comprise up to eight subsections: >Flow<, >Velocity<, >Water Temperature<, >Battery (12V)<, >Analog Input 1<,...

  • Page 73: Parameters Menu Application

    Parameter Setting 37 Parameters Menu Application Fig. 37-1 Application Menu The following sections describe the general parameter setting procedures. Parameters for measurements using wet or clamp-on sensors are set in different ways. The parameter setting procedures for the submenus >Measure Place< and >v-Paths< vary de- pending on the transit time mode.

  • Page 74: Transit Time Mode

    Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 37.1.2 Transit Time Mode Use >Transit Time Mode< to specify the measurement method. Select from: Clamp-On (sensors attached from the outside) • Wet (installed sensors with direct medium contact) • The appearance of the following menus will vary depending on your choice. In such a case both versions are described in the according section of the respective instruction manual.

  • Page 75: Medium

    Parameter Setting 37.1.4 Medium Select between “Water” and “User defined”. The “Water” option features fixed properties, while “User defined” requires specifying medium properties such as speed of sound, start, particle entrainment, damping and density when setting parameters. Fig. 37-3 Selecting the measurement medium Selecting the measurement medium Choose “User defined”...

  • Page 76: Wall Material

    Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 Fig. 37-4 Setting the units Entering the channel dimensions For pipes it is sufficient to enter two values to specify the pipe dimensions: • Pipe circumference or inside diameter or outside diameter • Wall thickness Entering inside diameter and wall thickness causes the transmitter to add outside diameter and pipe circumference automatically.

  • Page 77: Lining

    Parameter Setting 37.1.8 Lining In practice, cases occasionally arise in which pipelines are equipped inner linings. The most usual lining materials can be found in the selection menu. Considering this selection as well as the specified measurement medium the transmitter computes the sound transit time required for the measurement.

  • Page 78: Stability

    • >Auto Identification<: The NivuFlow Mobile detects the values without the need to previously select the sen- sor type; mandatory requirement here is the use of NIVUS sensors however. >NIC0-K1L<: • The values for the sensor itself are pre-set and cannot be selected or changed.

  • Page 79: Sensor Types In >Wet< Transit Time Mode

    In horizontal pipelines do not use pipe bottom or pipe crown as mounting places (risk of soiling, air bubbles). NIVUS recommends a mounting angle of 45°. Set the angle in which the sensors are clamped onto or installed into the pipe here.

  • Page 80: V-Minimum And V-Maximum

    By modifying the >Hydraulic Factor< it is possible to include particular hydraulic conditions prevailing at the measurement place (e. g. to calibrate a measure- ment place). Upon request NIVUS provides technical support. 3. Repeat the previous steps for path 2 in line with path 1.

  • Page 81: Analog Outputs

    Parameter Setting Alternatively, the transmitter can be used as an extra data logger for measurement values from external systems or for supply of analog sensors. This, however, does not influence the instrument’s capabilities as flow meter. Fig. 37-8 Analog input as external reading / i-series sensor (HART) The values below must be chosen/entered in >External Reading<.
  • Page 82 Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 Fig. 37-9 Analog output activation Flow • The application flow rate (calculated from average flow velocity and wetted cross sec- tion) is available on the selected analog output. Selection/Input Options:  Output range: >0-5 V< or >0-10 V<...

  • Page 83: Digital Inputs

    Parameter Setting Selection/Input Options:  v-Path: >Path 1< or >Path 2<, depending on the number of connected path Output range: >0-5 V< or >0-10 V< Value at 0 V: manual input Value at 10 V: manual input Value at error: >0 V< or >Hold value< or >10 V< 37.3.3 Digital Inputs The transmitter is equipped with one digital input.

  • Page 84: Digital Outputs

    Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 37.3.4 Digital Outputs The transmitter is equipped with one digital output. Default setting: output inactive The following different functions can be assigned to the digital output. Fig. 37-11 Digital output activation Sum Impulses • Output of flow-proportional sum impulses.

  • Page 85: Diagnostics Menu

    Parameter Setting Limit Contact Water Temperature • Exceeding the >Threshold on< value will output a digital signal, falling below >Threshold off< will reset the digital signal = hysteresis function to avoid output flutter. Selection/Input Options:  Logic: >Normally open< or >Normally closed< Threshold on: manual input Threshold off: manual input Value at error: >Off<...

  • Page 86: Trend

    Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 38.1 Trend The Trend graph is a representational recorder function. Choosing the trend graph provides access to current and previously saved (historic) measurement data. Date/Time selection Indication period Automatic scaling max. range Display with grid lines...

  • Page 87: Day Totals

    Parameter Setting >Range (Indication Period)< The range selection determines the period to indicate on the screen. Selection Representation on the display Left Margin Right Margin Grid Lines Hour 0 minutes 59 minutes 15 minutes each 4 Hours 0/4/8/12/16/20 4 hours later 1 hour each o’clock, depending on the time set...
  • Page 88 Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 Total Day 1: Total covering 20 hours Day 2: Power failure – no totalising Total Day 3: Total covering 21 hours Total Day 4: Total covering 24 hours Power failure Power available again Fig. 38-5 Totalising scheme Per default the totalising period is between 00:00 o’clock and 24:00 o’clock.

  • Page 89: Data Memory

    Parameter Setting 38.3 Data Memory Fig. 38-7 Data Memory Menu The NivuFlow has an internal data memory (max. 182,398 measurement cycles, more cycles will start overwriting). It is possible to transfer either portions of your data or all saved read- ings to an USB stick.
  • Page 90 Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 Per default the transmitter is set as to transmit the data containing the period between the latest previous transmission and the current time. >File Format< • >csv< or >txt< >Data Depth< • Data depth is subdivided into four sections: >Standard<...

  • Page 91: Parameter Menu System

    Parameter Setting XXXX_PAR_AABBCCDDEE.xml  This file contains the entire transmitter parameter settings and is used as backup of the current parameter settings. Remarks on file names: XXXX = Name of the measurement place set AA = Year BB = Month CC = Day DD = Hour EE = Minute...

  • Page 92: Operation) Language

    Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 Fig. 39-2 Region Settings – Language – Date Format 39.2.1 (Operation) Language All listed languages (Fig. 38-2) either contain wordings in the according language or alterna- tively in English. 39.2.2 Date Format The date formats below can be set: DD.MM.YYYY (Day/Month/Year)

  • Page 93: Data Units

    Parameter Setting >Unit System< Select from: Metric • English • American • The adjustable units depend on the previously chosen unit system: Metric system: l, m , cm/s etc. • • English system: ft, in, gal/s etc. • American system: fps, mgd etc. Units for Display Representation Flow •...

  • Page 94: Time/Date

    “Plus-Hours” or “Minus-Hours” symbols defining the time zones compared to UTC. NIVUS highly recommend to leave the transmitter system time unchanged and to define your time zone as well as summer and winter times by using the >Time Zone (UTC)< func- tion.

  • Page 95: Error Messages

    Fig. 39-6 Error Messages 39.5 Service This submenu contains the following functions: Service levels (password-protected); the service levels are reserved exclusively for • NIVUS service personnel NFM 600 - rev. 02 / 10.07.2019 page 95...

  • Page 96: Service Level

    The parameters will not be actually reset before you exit the service menu (back to main menu) and confirm the storage process. At this point you can still abort the reset. 39.5.5 Feature unlock Use Feature Unlock to unlock special functions (optional) if ordered from NIVUS. page 96 NFM 600 - rev. 02 / 10.07.2019...

  • Page 97: Update Nivuflow

    Parameter Setting 39.5.6 Update NivuFlow Upload of a NivuFlow Mobile firmware saved on USB. 39.5.7 Update Bootloader Upload of a bootloader software saved on USB. 39.6 Storage Mode The >Storage Mode< menu determines the >Operating Mode< and the >Storage Cycle<. Fig.
  • Page 98 Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 parameters) additionally select the event types “Flow”, “Velocity”, “Water temperature”, “Ana- log input 1”, “Analog input 2”, “Analog input 3” and “Digital input 1”. Use “Flow”, “Velocity” and “Water temperature” to determine the switchover threshold.

  • Page 99: Parameter Menu Communication

    NIVUS Web Portal where the data can be selected/shown. To indicate the according measurement place correctly on the overview map in the NIVUS Web Portal featuring the re- spective GPS coordinates it is necessary to correctly set these specifications once. There is no automatic update during measurement operation.
  • Page 100 Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 Fig. 40-2 GPRS menu / Modem error message / Diag Output Set up and adjust the data remote transmission in the >GPRS< menu. After inserting the SIM card the following submenus can be used. Without the SIM card the message “ERROR”...
  • Page 101 MQTT transmission must be deactivated first and then the alternative must be activated. >MQTT< • Transmission to NIVUS web portal; alternatively the MQTT protocol can be used to set up a direct connection to customer systems, in such cases contact the NIVUS customer centre.
  • Page 102 NivuFlow Mobile 600 Check the according box if the transmission shall be executed via MQTT. The  settings for transmission to the NIVUS Web Portal are preconfigured. >Time<: Specify the time of daily transmission.  >Cycle time<: Set the transmission cycle in hours (1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12 or 24h).
  • Page 103 Parameter Setting Fig. 40-6 FTP / E-Mail >E-Mail< • Transmission to e-mail address. The access data >SMTP server<, >User name< and >Password< are available from your e-mail provider. Check the according box for transmission to an e-mail address.  >Email-address<: ...

  • Page 104: Parameter Menu Display

    Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 41 Parameter Menu Display Use the display menu to determine main screen attributes. Variable settings: Names of the five main screen output fields • Decimal places of individual values • Fig. 41-1 Main screen and output fields...

  • Page 105: Parameter Menu Battery (12V)

    One NIVUS rechargeable battery installed. The battery specifications are known and available from the software. Setting the number of the NIVUS batteries used enables the correct indication of the battery performance in the >System< / >Information< menu. 2x NFM0 ZAPB 1215 (E) •...

  • Page 106: Parameter Menu Quick Start

    Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 43 Parameter Menu Quick Start The >Quick Start< parameter menu is subdivided into three or four pages (depending on the number of v-paths). The pages >Region Settings< and >Measure Place< are input pages used to define the indication of measurement values and the measurement place itself.

  • Page 107: Menu >Quick Start< / >Measure Place

    Parameter Setting 43.2 Menu >Quick Start< / >Measure Place< Fig. 43-2 Measurement Place Use the >Measure Place< menu to adjust the parameters below: Name of Measurement Place • • Transit Time Mode • Arrangement and Number of Paths • Medium and Medium Temperature •...

  • Page 108: Menu >Quick Start< / >Analog Input 1

    Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 The values shown in >Distance along< and >Path length< can be used for sensor installation. The >Signal strength< is additional information: the higher the percentage the better the sig- nal. 43.4 Menu >Quick Start< / >Analog Input 1<...

  • Page 109: Parameter Menu Alert

    “37.3.1 Analog Inputs” and “37.3.3 Digital Inputs”). Details on alarm management, alarm messages, alarm overview, status in- formation etc. going beyond this instruction manual, can be found also in the NIVUS Web Portal handbook. 44.1 Menu >Alert< / >Flow< Fig. 44-1 Flow The >Flow<...

  • Page 110: Menu >Alert< / >Velocity

    Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 44.2 Menu >Alert< / >Velocity< Fig. 44-2 Velocity The >Velocity< subsection permits to specify up to five different limit values by using the “+” and “-” keys in >Upper threshold Entries< and in >Lower threshold Entries< each of which is used to trigger an alarm e-mail.

  • Page 111: Menu >Alert< / >Water Temperature

    Possible errors are cable breaks, interruptions, short circuits etc. NIVUS recommend checking this option in order to receive an alert via e-mail once a flow velocity sensor should be defective or if the measurement pipe should have run empty. Both errors cause the flow measurement to fail.

  • Page 112: Menu >Alert< / >Battery (12V)

    Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 44.4 Menu >Alert< / >Battery (12V)< Fig. 44-4 Battery (12V) The >Battery (12V)< subsection permits to specify up to five different limit values by using the “+” and “-” keys in >Lower threshold Entries< each of which is used to trigger an alarm e-mail.

  • Page 113: Menu >Alert< / >Analog Input 2

    Parameter Setting Define the threshold values by clicking the fields and by entering numerical values. The measurement transmitter will sort the specified threshold values in decreasing order. This is made independent from the input sequence. In >Hysteresis (abs.)< and >Hysteresis (rel.)< values can be specified by clicking and typ- ing.

  • Page 114: Menu >Alert< / >Analog Input 3

    Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 44.7 Menu >Alert< / >Analog Input 3< Fig. 44-7 Analog Input 3 The >Analog Input 3< subsection permits to specify up to five different limit values by using the “+” and “-” keys in >Upper threshold Entries< and in >Lower threshold Entries< each of which is used to trigger an alarm e-mail.

  • Page 115: Menu >Alert< / >Digital Input

    Parameter Setting 44.8 Menu >Alert< / >Digital Input< Fig. 44-8 Digital Input Click the >Digital Input< checkbox in order to activate alarm e-mails in case of digital “Highs” on the digital input. Default settings: unchecked NFM 600 - rev. 02 / 10.07.2019 page 115...

  • Page 116: Diagnostics

    Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 Diagnostics 45 Diagnostics Menu Principles Fig. 45-1 Diagnostics Menu The >Diagnostics< menu can be found in the >Application< menu and is split into four sub- menus. This menu and all its submenus are read-only and simulation menus.

  • Page 117: Diagnostics Menu V-Paths

    Diagnostics 46 Diagnostics Menu v-Paths Fig. 46-1 Menu Diagnostics v-Paths / Alignment This menu is required only for analytical purposes. In case of errors or problems with the transit time measurement various factors can be used in order to determine the cause. The following points are shown: >v-Path<...

  • Page 118: Diagnostics Menu Inputs And Outputs

    Observe the hints contained within the above warning! Important Note NIVUS herewith in advance refuse any responsibility for any possible damage to persons or objects at any extent due to the extremely high risk of danger and unforeseeable conse- quences in the event of incorrect or faulty simulation! This menu is divided in analog inputs, analog outputs, digital inputs and digital outputs.

  • Page 119: Diagnostics Menu Signal Analysis

    Diagnostics Necessarily observe the previous safety information on the simulation and the possible risks (effects on following plant sections) on page 118! • >Digital Inputs< Signals oncoming at the digital inputs are indicated by a checked/unchecked box. >Digital Outputs< • Active digital outputs are checked.
  • Page 120  >Scaling< of chart: Time  Distance  >Download< of current data or of screenshot (as .csv file) for analysis by NIVUS >Signal Scan< (Fig. 48-2) • More accurate signal indication. >Direction<: Upstream (towards flow direction)  Downstream (in flow direction) ...
  • Page 121  >Scaling< of chart: Time  Distance  >Download< of current data or of screenshot (as .csv file) for analysis by NIVUS Fig. 48-3 Signal scan envelope >Correlation< (Fig. 48-4) • Visual comparison of both signals >VZoom< of chart: X1, X2, X5, X10, X20 and X50 ...
  • Page 122  >VZoom< of chart: X1, X2, X5, X10, X20 and X50  >Download< of current data or of screenshot (as .csv file) for analysis by NIVUS Check the >FFT< box to indicate the frequency spectrum. Fig. 48-5 Noise page 122...
  • Page 123 Time  Distance  >Download< of current data or of screenshot (as .csv file) for analysis by NIVUS Check the >FFT< box to indicate the frequency spectrum. Fig. 48-6 Sensor Test NFM 600 - rev. 02 / 10.07.2019 page 123...

  • Page 124: Simulation

    Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 49 Simulation DANGER Effects on plant sections The simulation of NivuFlow Mobile outputs will directly affect any following plant sections without any safety locking measures. Observe the hints contained within the warning on page 118! Stop the simulation with “Back”.

  • Page 125: Maintenance And Cleaning

    Ambient conditions • In addition to the annual inspection NIVUS recommends a complete maintenance of the measurement system by the manufacturer after ten years the latest. In general, the inspection of instruments/sensors is a basic measure which helps to increase operational safety as well as the lifetime.

  • Page 126: Customer Service Information

    NivuFlow Mobile 600 50.2 Customer Service Information For annual inspection of the entire measurement system or complete maintenance after ten years the latest contact our customer service: NIVUS GmbH - Customer Service Phone +49 (0) 7262 9191 - 922 Customercenter@nivus.com 51 Cleaning 51.1 Transmitter...

  • Page 127: Dismantling/Disposal

    53 Installation of spare parts and parts subject to wear and tear We herewith particularly emphasise that replacement parts or accessories not supplied by NIVUS moreover are not certified and approved by NIVUS too. Installation and/or the use of such products hence may negatively influence predetermined constructional characteristics of the measurement system or even lead to instrument failures.
  • Page 128 EnerPro 220 Tr / 5kA, overvoltage protection for power lines BSL0 EP 220-5 BSL0 DP 2X12/12 DataPro 2x1-12V/12V-11µH-Tr(N), 20,000 A leakage current, 2-wired for sensor lines You can find more accessories and spare parts in the valid NIVUS price list. page 128 NFM 600 - rev. 02 / 10.07.2019...

  • Page 129: Index

    Index Index Current measurement data ........86 Customer centre ..........101 Customer Service ..........126 Cycle mode ............97 Accessories............127 Accident level ............14 Airfreight ............20, 21 Damping ............77, 78 Alert .............. 72, 109 Data remote transfer ..........26 Android operating system ........
  • Page 130 Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 Modem state ..........100 Names ..............3 MQTT ............101 National language ..........92 SIM-Card ............100 NIVUS addresses ..........2 Noise Simulation ............. 122 Hoop guards ............21 Hotline ..............45 Humidity ............... 25 Operating elements ..........
  • Page 131 Index Return ..............21 Rubber buffers ........21, 42, 128 Temperature compensation ....... 117 Time switch ............94 Totalising process ..........87 Safeguards............15 Transit t .............. 117 Safety information Transit time difference Simulation ..........116, 119 Determination ..........28 Safety Instructions ..........

  • Page 132: Credits And Licenses

    Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 Credits and Licenses 55 List of references of the licenses and codes used The transmitter type NivuFlow uses code of the following Open Source Projects: Freetype (http://www.freetype.org) • • Libharu (http://libharu.org) • Libjpeg (http://www.ijg.org) Libpng (http://www.libpng.org) •...

  • Page 133: Approvals And Certificates

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