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F L O W p o r t a b l e
Instruction Manual
Flow Measurement Transmitter
NivuFlow Mobile 550 / NivuFlow Mobile 550 Ex
Firmware Revision: 3.5.x
Document revision: 00 / 10.07.2020
Original Manual: German / rev. 00 as of 07.07.2020

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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 550 / NivuFlow Mobile 550 Ex Firmware Revision: 3.5.x Document revision: 00 / 10.07.2020 Original Manual: German / rev. 00 as of 07.07.2020...
  • Page 2 INCHEON, Korea 21984 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

    Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 550 Document modifications Rev. Modifications Editor in Date charge First version based on the German document 10.07.2020 page 4 NFM 550 - rev. 00 / 10.07.2020...

  • 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 550 Functional description 20 Operating Ranges ................... 29 21 Functional Principles ................29 21.1 Flow Velocity Determination – Doppler Principle ........ 29 21.2 Level Measurement ................30 Installation and Connection 22 In General ....................31 22.1 Installation Place ................. 31 22.2 Before Installation ................
  • Page 7 Table of contents Commissioning Example 33 Contactless Measurement in a rectangular Channel ......57 33.1 General....................57 33.2 Easy Parameterisation Process in a specific Example ....... 57 Main Display 34 Functions of the Main display ..............60 Parameter Setting 35 General Programming ................66 35.1 Save Parameters ................
  • Page 8 Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 550 39.3 Menu Data memory ................97 40 Parameters Menu System ............... 99 40.1 Menu Information ................99 40.2 Menu Region settings ............... 100 40.2.1 (Operation) Language ..............100 40.2.2 Date format .................. 100 40.2.3 Units ..................... 100 40.2.4...
  • Page 9 Table of contents Maintenance and Cleaning 52 Maintenance ..................134 52.1 Maintenance Interval ................. 134 52.2 Customer Service Information ............135 53 Cleaning ....................135 53.1 Transmitter ..................135 53.2 Power Adapter / Battery Charger ............135 53.3 Sensors ..................... 135 54 Dismantling/Disposal ................

  • Page 10: General

    If you should have problems to understand information contained within this instruction man- ual either contact the NIVUS GmbH or one of the distributors for further support. The legally associated companies and subsidiaries of NIVUS group cannot be held responsible for dam- age to persons or material due to incorrectly understood information in this instruction.

  • 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 550 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.

  • 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 connection sockets, analog input 1 Multifunction socket I/O / connection socket digital input 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 550 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: Warranty

    Limitation of warranty In the event of non-compliance with the safety instructions and instructions in this docu- ment, the companies of the NIVUS group of companies reserve the right to limit the warran- Liability disclaimer The legally associated companies and subsidiaries of NIVUS group assume no liability •...

  • Page 18: Ex Protection

    Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 550 NivuFlow Mobile 550 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. Danger to persons or material damage cannot be completely ruled out, how- ever.

  • Page 19: User's Responsibilities

    Safety Instructions Combined inductances of sensor cable Validity of Ex Approval The Ex approval is only valid in connection with the respective indication on the transmitter or the sensor nameplate. Declarations of Conformity and Test Reports For installation and commissioning the EC Declarations of Conformity and Test Reports of the respective authorities shall be strictly followed.

  • Page 20: Personnel Requirements

    Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 550 10 Personnel requirements Installation, commissioning and maintenance shall be executed only by personnel meeting the demands as follows: • Expert personnel with relevant training and appropriate qualification • Personnel authorised by the plant operator Qualified personnel...

  • Page 21: Delivery, Storage And Transport

    Delivery, Storage and Transport Delivery, Storage and Transport 11 Delivery The standard delivery of the NivuFlow Mobile 550 contains: • Measurement transmitter type NivuFlow Mobile 550 (according to shipping documents) • Solenoid ZUB0 NFM MAGNET (Fig. 2-3) • USB stick •...

  • Page 22: Storage

    Otherwise with regard to environmental influences the same conditions apply as to the stor- age (see chapter “13 Storage”). 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 23: Product Specification

    USB-A interface Measurement transmitter NivuFlow Mobile 550 (IP67) Enclosure (IP68 with cover closed) GPRS SIM card slot (in connection with GPRS antenna) Fig. 16-1 Device construction NivuFlow Mobile 550 incl. enclosure NFM 550 - rev. 00 / 10.07.2020 page 23...

  • Page 24: Enclosure Dimensions

    The instructions contained within this manual are valid only for the type of device specified on the title page. The nameplates are fixed on the side of the enclosure and contain the follow- ing: • Name and address of NIVUS GmbH • CE label •...
  • Page 25 Product Specification Fig. 17-1 Nameplate NivuFlow Mobile 550 (Example Ex-Version) Fig. 17-2 Nameplate NivuFlow Mobile 550 Ex-Version (additionally) Check nameplates Check the delivered instrument for accordance with your order by identifying the name- plate.  The declaration(s) of conformity and the EU-Type Examination Certificate(s) are located at the end of the manual.

  • Page 26: Specifications

    Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 550 Specifications Doppler radar Measurement principle 24 GHz, ISM-Band Working frequency of radar sensor 1...2x rechargeable batteries 12 V / 15 Ah, VRLA-AGM Power supply Battery charger 100...240 V AC / 50...60 Hz / 50 VA Ext.

  • Page 27: Configuration/Device Types

    With internal modem; modem board Europe (EC21-E) * with T-shape antenna Ex-it GSM/3G (NFM0 Z ANT1) Inclusive: provision of measurement data in NIVUS WebPortal, device overview, device status display, localisation of measurement place on map, manual data download, data storage for 1 year...
  • Page 28 T-shape antenna Ex-it GSM/3G (NFM0 Z ANT1); with global SIM card Inclusive: provision of measurement data in NIVUS WebPortal, device overview, device status display, localisation of measurement place on map, manual data download, data storage for 1 year (ring memory), guaranteed availability according to current IT...

  • Page 29: Functional Description

    Functional description 20 Operating Ranges The NivuFlow Mobile 550 is a portable measurement system for contactless flow metering. It is used to measure water in part filled, defined channels and flumes with free discharge. An overview on connectable sensors can be found in chapter “16.2 Directly Connectable Sensors”.

  • Page 30: Level Measurement

    Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 550 21.2 Level Measurement i-Series sensors Type NMI0xxxxx001HNL can be connected to the transmitter directly. The respective specifications are already saved in the transmitter. Due to this, the sensor is rec- ognised automatically and more parameters do not need to be set.

  • Page 31: Installation And Connection

    Electromagnetic radiation • Installation close to footpaths or travel ways  If in doubt regarding the installation place contact the NIVUS customer service if re- quired (see chapter “52.2 Customer Service Information”). NFM 550 - rev. 00 / 10.07.2020 page 31...

  • Page 32: Before Installation

    1. Remove debris and/or dirt. 2. Replace defective gaskets. 3. Apply silicone grease if necessary. Gaskets The NIVUS GmbH cannot be held responsible for any instrument damage resulting from the use of defective or leaking gaskets. 22.2.3 Securing the Instrument ...

  • Page 33: Electrical Installation/Power Supply

     Ready-to-use battery packs are obtainable on order at NIVUS (see chapter “56 Accessories”). Operating time in while charging/mains powered The forecast of the operating time integrated with the system is not relevant while being charged (connected to mains power).

  • Page 34: Removing/Inserting The Rechargeable Battery Pack

    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. Disregarding may cause negative consequences regarding warranty and liability. See chapter “5 Warranty”...

  • Page 35: Charging The Rechargeable Battery Pack

    Power adapter/battery charger To charge the rechargeable battery packs use the power adapter/battery charger (Fig. 23-1 no. 1; NFM0 ZLAD) (available from NIVUS GmbH at extra costs) only. Observe the specifi- cations attached on the power adapter/battery charger. Using inappropriate battery chargers may destroy the battery (e.g. due to leaking of battery cells, explosion or similar).
  • Page 36 Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 550 Charging the removed battery pack  Procedure: 1. Place the charging tray in a safe and dry place on a stable and horizontal sur- face. Make sure the charging tray itself is dry too. 2. Take suitable measures to ensure that unauthorised persons may not access the devices during the charging process.

  • Page 37: Operation/Charging Via An Alternative Power Supply

    The unit shall be operated only out of Ex areas when using a direct external power sup- ply, never inside of Ex areas. During operation the battery pack is charged in the right-hand slot additionally . NIVUS, however, recommend the use of the battery charger since the battery will be charged to approx.

  • Page 38: Operation/Charging With Direct Connection To Mains Power

    Do not operate the instrument within Ex areas using direct mains power connection but only out of Ex areas. During operation the battery pack is charged in the right-hand slot additionally. NIVUS, however, recommend the use of the battery charger since the battery will be charged to approx.

  • Page 39: Definition Of Channel Shape

    Installation and Connection width and other factors such as the block distance; see information in chapter “21.2 Level Measurement”) and to align it respectively. The correct sensor position is essential for the reliability of the readings. It is not possible to exactly determine the flow rate with the sensor position not accurately determined and the parameters not correctly set.

  • Page 40: Sensor Connection

    (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. 25-2) on the mains side.

  • Page 41: Single External Connection For Inputs/Outputs

    A Connector box (Fig. 27-1 no. 6) is used as soon as the analog and digital inputs/outputs as well as an external power source are to be used. The NivuFlow Mobile 550 (Fig. 27-1 no. 1) is intended only for operation with one radar flow velocity sensor.
  • Page 42 Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 550 2. Fasten the hoop guards (Fig. 27-1 no. 2) and the fastening plates (Fig. 27-1 no. 3) on the NivuFlow Mobile by using the rubber buffers. 3. Fasten the connector box (Fig. 27-1 no. 6) on the hoop guards by using the ac- companying screws.

  • Page 43: 28 (T-Shape) Antenna For Gprs Data Remote Transmission

    Installation and Connection 28 (T-Shape) Antenna for GPRS Data Remote Transmission The accompanying T-shape antenna is required for data remote transmission via GPRS. Connect only antennas approved to this transmitter The aerial socket is designed intrinsically save. Do only connect the accompanying anten- na or the types NFM0 ANTx with longer connecting cables to the NivuFlow Mobile.

  • Page 44: Putting Into Operation

    Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 550 Putting into Operation 29 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.

  • Page 45: Setting Up Connection

    Putting into Operation 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).  See also chapter “35 General Programming”.
  • Page 46 Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 550 3. Select WLAN (Fig. 31-3 no. 1). Fig. 31-3 WLAN symbol 4. From the list of available WLANs select the NFM (Fig. 31-4 no. 1) with the ac- cording SSID (default state = serial number).
  • Page 47 Putting into Operation Fig. 31-6 NFM display in browser 8. To set a link on your “Home screen” (for direct access) use the “Tabs and Set- tings” symbol (Fig. 31-6 no. 1) and select “Add to Home screen” (Fig. 31-7 no.

  • Page 48: Ios Operating System

    Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 550 Fig. 31-9 Link in the start screen 31.3 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 “23.1.3 Operation/Charging via an Alternative...
  • Page 49 Putting into Operation Fig. 31-11 Settings symbol 3. Select WLAN (Fig. 31-12 no. 1). Fig. 31-12 WLAN symbol 4. From the list of available WLANs select the NFM (Fig. 31-13 no. 1) with the ac- cording SSID (default state = serial no.). Fig.
  • Page 50 Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 550 Fig. 31-15 NFM display in browser 8. Use the symbol “Provide” (Fig. 31-16 no. 1) to set up a link on your home screen (for direct access). Fig. 31-16 Set up link 9. Select “To Home Screen” (Fig. 31-17 no. 1).

  • Page 51: Windows Operating System

    Putting into Operation Fig. 31-18 Confirm adding The link (Fig. 31-19 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 52 Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 550 Fig. 31-20 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. 31-21 no. 2).
  • Page 53 Putting into Operation Fig. 31-24 NFM display in browser 7. To create a browser favourite (for direct access) click the “Favourites” star (Fig. 31-25 no. 1, example here Google Chrome) and confirm with “Finished” (Fig. 31-25 no. 2). Fig. 31-25 Set up favourites The bookmark is shown in the bookmarks list (Fig.

  • Page 54: Menu Operation/Overview

    NivuFlow Mobile 550 32 Menu Operation/Overview 32.1 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, predicted runtime and total-...

  • Page 55: Saving Parameters

    Putting into Operation 32.2 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” is shown. Fig. 32-2 “Save Parameters?” and “Successful” ...

  • Page 56: Menus

    Saving and loading of parameters System Basic information (serial no., version, article no. etc.) on the trans- mitter (required by NIVUS GmbH in case of requests) Language and date format settings under >Country Settings< System time and time zone settings under >Time/Date<...

  • Page 57: Commissioning Example

    Requirements to the measurement place: • Free discharge available; calibration may be required if free discharge cannot be ensured; the NIVUS customer service provides support on request • Channel parameter known; see chapter “24.2 Definition of Channel Shape”...
  • Page 58 Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 550  Procedure: 1. Open >Application< menu. 2. Open >Measure place< menu. 3. Specify the measurement place name and accept. 4. Select the “Rectangle” channel profile. The rectangle profile is shown in the graphics section. Fig. 33-1 Selecting the channel profile / specifying dimensions 5.
  • Page 59 Commissioning Example  To adjust the v-Sensors settings exit the >h-Sensors< menu. 9. Open the >v-Sensors< menu. 10. Select the sensor type (H00) used if „Automatic Detection“ is not active. 11. Specify the mounting height (2 m). More specifications are not required – the following parameters (distance to centre, mounting direction, h-Maximum, v-Minimum, v-Maximum and v-Determination low levels) remain to be on default setting.

  • Page 60: Main Display

    The following information can be found in the top display area: • Menu- and Logout-Icon • Name of measurement place • Date and time When in operation mode, the NivuFlow Mobile 550 indicates the following important readings in the main display sector: • Flow • Level •...
  • Page 61 Main Display Use the fields in the main screen to directly open a pop-up menu showing the most relevant settings and information with one mouse click (left key). One more mouse click in the selec- tion will open up the according pages providing options to set parameters or to view current conditions.
  • Page 62 Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 550 Fig. 34-3 Open output fields for flow • Output field Level  Settings: >Application< / >h-Sensors<; see chapter “38.2 Menu h-Sensors”  Diagnostics: >Application< / >Diagnostics< / >h-Sensors<; see chapter “47 Menu Diagnostics h-Sensors” ...
  • Page 63 Main Display Fig. 34-4 Open output fields for level • Output field Velocity  Settings: >Application< / >v-Sensors<; see chapter “38.3 Menu v-Sensor 1”  Diagnostics: >Application< / >Diagnostics< / >v-Sensors<; see chapter “48 Menu Diagnostics v-Sensor”  Display: >Display<; see chapter “42 Parameter Menu Display”...
  • Page 64 Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 550 Fig. 34-5 Open output field für velocity • Output field Predicted runtime  Display: >Display<; see chapter “42 Parameter Menu Display” The >Predicted runtime< function indicates how many days the transmitter is (yet) sup- posed to be ready for operation using the currently selected settings.
  • Page 65 Main Display values may therefore vary significantly and should be verified by operators by considering the battery performance display.  See chapter “43 Parameter Menu Battery (12V)”. Fig. 34-6 Open fields for predicted runtime • Output field Sum  Display: >Display<; see chapter “42 Parameter Menu Display”...

  • Page 66: Parameter Setting

    Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 550 Parameter Setting 35 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 67: Change Instrument Ssid

    Parameter Setting 3. Open the >WLAN< menu. 4. Select >Password<. 5. Enter the new password and confirm. Up to four users may have access to data logger and parameters simultaneously via WLAN. Simultaneous access is indicated by the status LED. Necessarily observe to agree parameter changes in order to avoid several users accessing the parameters at the same time.

  • Page 68: Automatic Data Transmission To Usb Stick

    Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 550 9. Activate the NFM within the next five minutes. Otherwise the modified password will not be accepted, the instrument will continue to use the default ID and will only respond to the default password. 10. Insert second battery if required.
  • Page 69 Parameter Setting Fig. 36-1 Quick Start with query 3. Choosing >No< opens the >Region Settings< page of the >Quick Start< menu. Choosing >Yes< will ask >Are you sure? Old parameters and archive data will be lost!<. Confirming with >Yes< here causes the transmitter to erase the old parameters and archived data and to scan the measurement setup for available sensors.
  • Page 70 Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 550 Fig. 36-3 >Country Settings< menu 5. Use the arrow keys to go to the next page >Measure Place<. 6. Set the measurement place parameters: specify name and channel profile in- cluding dimensions (if required, a dry weather flume too).
  • Page 71 Parameter Setting Fig. 36-5 >Analog Input 1< / >Save parameters?< / >Successful< 9. Use the arrow keys to go to the next pages >Analog Input x< and >Digital Input 1<, select the according option and specify the respective complementing pa- rameters.

  • Page 72: Parameter Functions

    37 Parameter Functions 37.1 Main Menu The NivuFlow Mobile 550 parameters can be set using a total of eight menus which are de- scribed in greater detail starting with chapter “38 Parameters Menu Application”. The main menu indicates eight icons containing the functions described in the following chap- ters: Fig.

  • Page 73: Menu - Data

    Parameter Setting Moreover the required analog and digital inputs and outputs can be defined here: • Functions • Measurement ranges • Measurement spans • Limit values This menu includes diagnostic options for: • Sensors • Inputs and outputs • Total system •...

  • Page 74: Menu - System

    Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 550 37.2.3 Menu - System Fig. 37-4 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: •...

  • Page 75: Menu - Communication

    Parameter Setting 37.2.4 Menu - Communication Fig. 37-5 Menu Communication This menu includes settings required for communication with other systems: • WLAN • GPRS 37.2.5 Menu - Display Fig. 37-6 Menu - Display This menu defines the five display fields of the main screen. NFM 550 - rev.

  • Page 76: Menu - Battery (12V)

    Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 550 37.2.6 Menu – Battery (12V) Fig. 37-7 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 77: Menu - Alert

    Parameter Setting • Page 4 >v-Sensor 1< • Page 5 >Analog Input 1< (available only if “Fixed Value” for h-sensors is selected) • Page 5 resp. 6 >Analog Input 2< • Page 6 resp. 7 >Analog Input 3< • Page 7 resp. 8 >Digital Input 1< 37.2.8 Menu - Alert Fig.

  • Page 78: Menu Measure Place

    Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 550 38.1 Menu Measure Place The >Measure Place< submenu is one of the most relevant basic menus when it comes to setting parameters. The parameter set of a measurement place contains basic settings for: • Name of measurement place •...
  • Page 79 Parameter Setting • U-Profile • Trapezoid • Channel • Height-Width (symmetrical) • Height-Width (asymmetrical) • Height-Area • Q=f(h)  Enter dimensions. After choosing the profile the dimension values are entered. The used measurement unit is set to meter [m] per default, however can be changed in the >System<...
  • Page 80 NivuFlow Mobile as well as about hydrologic ambient con- ditions. We recommend letting the NIVUS commissioning service or a company authorised by NIVUS do the programming works. In this profile you define the reference point/zero point yourself. Mostly, the maximum level or the water surface on one bank or channel side is determined as zero point.
  • Page 81 Parameter Setting Selecting the button >Table< indicates a table of values where a maximum of 32 breakpoint pairs (channel height/channel width) can be entered. The system calculates these values au- tomatically and saves them as symmetric profile in the internal memory. Fig.
  • Page 82 Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 550 Free asymmetric height-width profile (Height-Width (asym.)) In practice asymmetric profiles with unusual shapes can be found occasionally. This is where the programming options for asymmetric profiles are used. Note on the viewing direction with free profiles The viewing direction >Width left<...

  • Page 83: View

    Parameter Setting Q/h-Function (Q=f(h)) Fig. 38-5 Setting of profile using Q/h-Function This function significantly varies from the functions described above. The selection is neither considering the channel profile nor the flow velocity and the commu- nication with flow velocity sensors which may be connected is disabled. The missing flow ve- locity values will not be considered to create possible error diagnostics.

  • Page 84: Damping

    Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 550 This parameter is to suppress lowest movement or apparent flow rates. The main area of use is the measurement of overflow volumes in buildings with permanent dam-up. Lower flow velocities than the value specified here will be “suppressed” and hence no flow rate is indicated.

  • Page 85: Menu H-Sensors

    Parameter Setting 38.2 Menu h-Sensors After setting the measurement place parameters, the level sensor shall be defined and the according mounting position need to be determined in the >h-sensors< submenu. The speci- fications are required for the evaluation of the detected signals. Fig.

  • Page 86: Mounting Data

    Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 550 Fig. 38-8 Sensor selection and mounting data 38.3.2 Mounting Data The following mounting data must be specified: • >Mounting height<: Distance to the medium surface • >Distance centre<: Distance to the channel centre with a negative value describing installation left of the...
  • Page 87 Parameter Setting Poor application conditions or an elevated sensor installation may push this level even high- er. This level is referred to as h-crit. Fig. 38-9 v-Determination low levels The >v-determination low levels< menu facilitates the detection of temporary low flow vol- umes (such as discharges at night, infiltration water or similar).

  • Page 88: Menu Inputs/Outputs (Analog And Digital)

    Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 550 >h-manual< This input box is used to manually enter the level. This level is related to the flow velocity val- ue >v-manual<. >h-manual< must not be lower than >h-crit< since otherwise readings might get lost.

  • Page 89: Analog Inputs

    Parameter Setting 38.4.1 Analog Inputs The transmitter is equipped with three analog inputs. The inputs are indicated in the top right display corner from where they can be selected individually. The selected analog input is highlighted and the clear name is indicated in the headline. Default setting: Input inactive Alternatively, the transmitter can be used as an extra data logger for measurement values from external systems or for supply of analog sensors.

  • Page 90: Analog Outputs

    Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 550 38.4.2 Analog Outputs The transmitter is equipped with one analog output 0-10 V. Default setting: Output inactive The following different functions can be assigned to the analog output. Fig. 38-12 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.

  • Page 91: Digital Inputs

    Parameter Setting • External Reading Possibly linearised measurement values available at the analog input are available here.  Selection/Input options: Analog input: >Input 1< or >Input 2< or >Input 3< Output Range: >0-5 V< or >0-10 V< Value at 10 V: manual input Value at error: >0 V<...

  • Page 92: Digital Outputs

    Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 550 38.4.4 Digital Outputs The transmitter is equipped with one digital output. Default setting: Digital output inactive The following different functions can be assigned to the digital output. Fig. 38-14 Digital output activation / Limit contact ext. reading •...

  • Page 93: Menu Diagnostics

    Parameter Setting • Limit contact velocity Exceeding the >Threshold on< value will output a digital signal, falling below >Thresh- old off< will reset the digital signal = hysteresis function to avoid output flutter. The cal- culated average flow velocity (calculated even from multiple paths) is used. ...

  • Page 94: Parameters Menu Data

    Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 550 39 Parameters Menu Data Fig. 39-1 Data menu 39.1 Menu 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.

  • Page 95: Menu Day Totals

    Parameter Setting (Fig. 39-2 no. 1). Here the selection mask below opens up (Fig. 39-3). The readings are indi- cated (depending on the period set) in the subsequent screen once a start date is selected. Fig. 39-3 Selecting Time/Date >Range< (Indication period) The range selection determines the period to indicate on the screen.
  • Page 96 Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 550 Fig. 39-4 Selection day totals Up to 100 totals (= 100 days) are saved. Starting with the 101st value the oldest value will be overwritten (ring memory). A prerequisite to indicate older values is that the instrument has been running for a longer period.

  • Page 97: Menu Data Memory

    Parameter Setting • Per default the totalising period is between 00:00 o’clock and 24:00 o’clock. This means that day totals are always created between 00:00 o’clock and 24:00 o’clock. • The default totalising time is at 00:00 o’clock. The totalising time can be modified using >Update (Time)< (Fig. 39-6). Once modified, the to- talising will start at the time set and stops 24 hours later.
  • Page 98 - Average flow velocities of the v-sensors (if used)  >Expert< This option should be used only by trained service personnel or the NIVUS GmbH developers. Such data sets may become very large very quickly. If required contact NIVUS. ...

  • Page 99: Parameters Menu System

    Parameter Setting • >Compress< This function is useful to transmit large data sets. In this case the selected files are zipped as “.zip” files. • >Save data to USB< This function permits to save measurement data covering a previously determined peri- od to USB stick.

  • Page 100: Menu Region Settings

    Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 550 >Information< is a read-only menu and provides the instrument information below: • Serial no. and article no. • MAC address • Firmware version of the transmitter • Data on Bootloader and WLAN version • Date of the latest software update (firmware) and the last storage of the parameter sets •...
  • Page 101 Parameter Setting • Comma or Point The decimal separators specified here are used only for representation on the operation module display. Fig. 40-3 Unit system >Unit System< Select from: • Metric • English • American The adjustable units depend on the previously chosen unit system: •...

  • Page 102: Data Units

    Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 550 40.2.4 Data units The >Data Units< settings are in line with the >Units< settings. In >Data Units< the measurement values are converted and saved according to the select- ed units. Fig. 40-4 Data units >Decimal separators<...

  • Page 103: Menu 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 104: Menu Error Messages

    Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 550 40.4 Menu Error messages Use this menu to recall the currently active queued error messages and to erase the error message memory. Fig. 40-6 Error messages 40.5 Menu Service This submenu contains the following functions: •...

  • Page 105: Service Level

    The options below are basically available: • via MQTT to the NIVUS WebPortal or to a customer system • via FTP to the NIVUS data portal D2W or to a customer FTP server • via E-Mail to a preset address Fig. 40-8 Communications menu The basic version of all NivuFlow Mobile units is supplied featuring “MQTT Data Transmis-...
  • Page 106 The link to the NIVUS WebPortal (for licence activation) is sent after the dispatch of the or- dered device or subsequently to ordering the licence later via E-Mail to the customer or to the responsible local representative * .
  • Page 107 Parameter Setting Fig. 40-9 Licence activation in NFM display tool 6. Open the display and operating module (Smartphone, Tablet, Notebook, PC etc.) of the desired NFM and select >Feature unlock< (Fig. 40-10) in the service menu (see also the device’s instruction manual). 7.

  • Page 108: Update Nivuflow

    1. Place your order for the desired data transmission licence(s). This triggers internal processes at NIVUS regarding licence activation. 2. After receiving the login data log in with the NIVUS WebPortal and open the “Licences” tab. The login data have been transmitted by NIVUS to an E-Mail address as previ- ously agreed.

  • Page 109: Menu Storage Mode

    Parameter Setting 40.6 Menu Storage mode The >Storage mode< menu determines the >Operating mode< and the >Storage cycle<. Fig. 40-12 Storage mode – Operating mode Operating mode, Storage cycle, Event type and Event interval The operating mode determines when and how often the transmitter shall measure and when and how often the measurements shall be saved.

  • Page 110: Parameters Menu Communication

    NIVUS WebPortal where the data can be selected/shown. To indicate the according measurement place correctly on the overview map in the NIVUS WebPortal featuring the re- spective GPS coordinates it is necessary to correctly set these specifications once. There is no automatic update during measurement operation.
  • Page 111 (see Fig. 41-3 pict. 2). This may take up to several minutes. The measurement place will be not correctly indicated in the NIVUS WebPortal over- view map without the GPS coordinates. In any event, data will be assigned to the right measurement place, however.
  • Page 112 SIM-card PUK and a new PIN needs to be specified.  >Provider<:selection of providers; available are NIVUS Autodetect, T-Mobile Deutschland, Vodafone Deutschland, O2, NIVUS, NIVUS Vodafone and User defined; If user defined is selected enter the provider access data: APN (Access Point Name) and, if required, user name, password and IP address.
  • Page 113 • >MQTT< Transmission to NIVUS WebPortal; alternatively the MQTT protocol can be used to set up a direct connection to customer systems, in such cases contact the NIVUS customer centre.  Check the according box if the transmission shall be executed via MQTT. The settings for transmission to the NIVUS WebPortal are preconfigured.
  • Page 114 Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 550  >Device to Web<: Activate in case of transmission to D2W; a format compatible to Device to Web will be used.  >File format< (if Device to Web is not active): Available formats are csv and txt.

  • Page 115: Parameter Menu Display

    Parameter Setting  >Data<: Specify the data depth to transmit (Standard, Extended and Expert) (see chapter “39.3 Menu Data memory”).  >Time<: Specify the time of regular transmissions; the time specified serves as start time for the cyclic transmissions.  >Cycle time<: Set the transmission cycle in hours (1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12 or 24h).

  • Page 116: Parameter Menu Battery (12V)

    1x NFM0 ZAPB 1215 (E) 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. •...

  • Page 117: Parameter Menu Quick Start

    Parameter Setting Fig. 43-1 Menu battery (12V) 44 Parameter Menu Quick Start The >Quick Start< parameter menu is subdivided into up to eight pages (depending on the selection for level measurement). Some of the pages are input pages defining the measure- ment place, v-sensors and other specifications, other pages are read-only pages providing in- formation on sensor mounting data, signal strength and more.

  • Page 118: Menu >Quick Start< / >Measure Place

    Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 550  Operating mode  Storage cycle  (Event interval)  (Event type) The settings are explained in greater detail in chapters “40.2 Menu Region settings”, “40.3 Menu Time/Date” and “40.6 Menu Storage mode”. 44.2 Menu >Quick start< / >Measure place<...

  • Page 119: Menu >Quick Start< / >V-Sensor 1

    Parameter Setting Setting >Fixed value< for level measurement increases the total number of quick start pages from 7 to 8 since analog input 1 is added. The individual settings are explained in greater detail in chapter “38.1 Menu Measure Place”. 44.4 Menu >Quick start<...

  • Page 120: Menu >Quick Start< / >Digital Input 1

    Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 550 In >Analog Input 1< (available only if a fixed value is specified for level measurement), >Ana- log Input 2< and >Analog Input 3< the according parameters can be set for: • External reading • i-Sensor (HART) (for Analog input 1 only) The individual settings are explained in greater detail in chapter “38.4.1 Analog Inputs”.

  • Page 121: Menu >Alert< / >Flow

    The measurement transmitter evaluates both values and sends an e-mail (only in con- nection with NIVUS WebPortal) on reaching the highest top limit (highest possible value) and the lowest bottom value (lowest possible value). This mail includes the information that the alert is cancelled.

  • Page 122: Menu >Alert< / >Velocity

    The measurement transmitter evaluates both values and sends an e-mail (only in con- nection with NIVUS WebPortal) on reaching the highest top limit (highest possible value) and the lowest bottom value (lowest possible value). This mail includes the information that the alert is cancelled.

  • Page 123: Menu >Alert< / >Air Temperature

    “+” and “-” keys in >Upper threshold Entries< and in >Lower threshold Entries< each of which is used to trigger an alarm e-mail (only in connection with NIVUS WebPortal). 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.

  • Page 124: Menu >Alert< / >Analog Input 1

    “+” and “-” keys in >Upper threshold Entries< and in >Lower threshold Entries< each of which is used to trigger an alarm e-mail (only in connection with NIVUS WebPortal). 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.

  • Page 125: Menu >Alert< / >Analog Input 2

    “+” and “-” keys in >Upper threshold Entries< and in >Lower threshold Entries< each of which is used to trigger an alarm e-mail (only in connection with NIVUS WebPortal). 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.

  • Page 126: Menu >Alert< / >Analog Input 3

    “+” and “-” keys in >Upper threshold Entries< and in >Lower threshold Entries< each of which is used to trigger an alarm e-mail (only in connection with NIVUS WebPortal). 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.

  • Page 127: Menu >Alert< / >Digital Input

    Fig. 45-8 Digital Input Click the >Digital Input< checkbox in order to activate alarm e-mails (only in connection with NIVUS WebPortal) in case of digital “Highs” on the digital input. Default setting: unchecked NFM 550 - rev. 00 / 10.07.2020...

  • Page 128: Diagnostics

    Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 550 Diagnostics 46 Diagnostics Menu Principles Fig. 46-1 Diagnostics The >Diagnostics< menu can be found in the >Application< menu and is split into five sub- menus. This menu and all its submenus are read-only and simulation menus.

  • Page 129: Menu Diagnostics H-Sensors

    Diagnostics 47 Menu Diagnostics h-Sensors Fig. 47-1 Diagnostics h-Sensors This menu has a relation to the menu >Applications</>h-Sensors<.  See chapter “38.2 Menu h-Sensors”. The Diagnostics screen shows the current level. The adjustment height can be set and must be confirmed with OK. The adjustment height is equal to the offset and is normally specified when the h-sensor parameters are set.

  • Page 130: Menu Diagnostics Inputs/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 131 Diagnostics Fig. 49-1 Diagnostics Input/Output • >Analog Inputs< Indicates the applied current values on the according analog inputs. • >Analog Outputs< Indicates the applied voltage value. By checking the Simulation box it is possible to simulate a voltage (Fig. 49-1 pict. 2). Necessarily observe the previous safety information on the simulation and the possible risks (effects on following plant sections) on page 130! •...

  • Page 132: Menu Diagnostics Signal Analysis

    Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 550 50 Menu Diagnostics Signal Analysis This menu is used to scan and to review the incoming signal from the sensor. Moreover the sensor function can be tested here. Fig. 50-1 Signal analysis selection menu / FFT / IQ Select from the options below: •...

  • Page 133: Menu Diagnostics Simulation

    Diagnostics 51 Menu Diagnostics 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 130! Stop the simulation with “Back”. This menu allows simulation of theoretical flow.

  • Page 134: Maintenance And Cleaning

    • Ambient conditions In addition to the annual inspection NIVUS recommends a complete maintenance of the measurement system by the NIVUS customer service 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 135: Customer Service Information

    Maintenance and Cleaning 52.2 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 53 Cleaning 53.1 Transmitter...

  • Page 136: Dismantling/Disposal

    55 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 137 EnerPro 220 Tr / 5kA, overvoltage protection for power lines BSL0 DP 2X12/12 DataPro 2x1-12V/12V-11µH-Tr(N), 20.000 A leakage current, 2-wired for sensor lines Table 8 Spare parts and accessories You can find more accessories in the valid NIVUS price list. NFM 550 - rev. 00 / 10.07.2020 page 137...

  • Page 138: Index

    Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 550 Compress ...............99 Index Connectable sensors ..........24 Connection sockets ..........32 Connections ..........11, 19, 22 3D-View ..............83 Connector box ......... 22, 41, 136 Continuous event mode ........109 Continuous operation ...........109 Accessories............136 Copyright ..............3 Accident level ............
  • Page 139 Index FFT ..............132 Nameplate ............19, 24 Firmware version ..........100 Names ..............3 New total ..............110 NIVUS addresses ............ 2 Gaskets on the enclosure cover ........32 Germs ............16, 134 Operating elements ..........12 GPRS ..............111 Operating life ............26 antenna .............
  • Page 140 Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 550 Safeguards............. 15 v suppressed ............84 Safety information v-Maximum, mounting position ......86 simulation ............128 v-Minimum, mouniting position ......86 Safety Instructions ..........14 Save data to USB ..........99 Waking up Save parameters ........... 99 Android ..............45 Sell the transmitter ..........

  • Page 141: Credits And Licenses

    • Zlib (http://www.zlib.net) • Mini-XML (http://www.msweet.org) • Nano-X/nxlib (http://www.microwindows.org) • FLTK (http://www.fltk.org) • Appendix1: LGPL • Appendix2: MPL Questions concerning licenses If you have any questions concerning licenses refer to opensource@nivus.com NFM 550 - rev. 00 / 10.07.2020 page 141...

  • Page 142: Approvals And Certificates

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