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Continuous level measurement
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Technical information / Instruction manual
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These instructions are attached as documents to each instrument
with Ex approval and are part of the operating instructions.
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    NivoRadar ® Continuous level measurement Series NR 4100 Technical information / Instruction manual Contents page About this document For your safety Product description Technical data Mounting Connecting to power supply Access protection Setup with smartphone/tablet (Bluetooth) Adjustment menu Diagnostics and servicing Dismount Supplement Safety instructions for Ex areas:...

  • Page 2: About This Document

    NivoRadar ® Continuous level measurement Series NR 4100 Technical information / Instruction manual About this document Function This instruction provides all the information you need for mounting, connection and setup as well as important instructions for mainte- nance, fault rectification, the exchange of parts and the safety of the user.

  • Page 3: For Your Safety

    NivoRadar ® Continuous level measurement Series NR 4100 Technical information / Instruction manual For your safety Authorised personnel All operations described in this documentation must be carried out only by trained, qualified personnel authorised by the plant operator. During work on and with the device, the required personal protec- tive equipment must always be worn.
  • Page 4 NivoRadar ® Continuous level measurement Series NR 4100 Technical information / Instruction manual For your safety Mode of operation - Radar signal Country specific settings for the radar signals are determined via the mode. The operating mode must be set in the operating menu via the respective operating tool at the beginning of the setup.

  • Page 5: Product Description

    NivoRadar ® Continuous level measurement Series NR 4100 Technical information / Instruction manual Product description Configuration Scope of delivery The scope of delivery encompasses: • Radar sensor • Counter nut G1 • Information sheet " Documents and software" with: – Instrument serial number –...
  • Page 6 Electronics housing Counter nut Mounting thread Connection cable Type label The type label contains the most important data for identification and use of the instrument. UWT GmbH D-87488 Betzigau NivoRadar Article No.: Serial No.: Technical Data Assembled in Germany Fig. 2: Layout of the type label (example)
  • Page 7 NivoRadar ® Continuous level measurement Series NR 4100 Technical information / Instruction manual Product description medium and received by the antenna as an echo with modified frequency. The frequency change is proportional to the distance and is converted into the level. Adjustment Wireless adjustment Devices with integrated Bluetooth module can be adjusted wire-...
  • Page 8 NivoRadar ® Continuous level measurement Series NR 4100 Technical information / Instruction manual Product description • Avoiding mechanical shock and vibration • Storage and transport Storage and transport temperature see chapter " Supplement - temperature Technical data - Ambient conditions" •...

  • Page 9: Technical Data

    NivoRadar ® Continuous level measurement Series NR 4100 Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data Technical data Note for approved instruments The technical data in the respective safety instructions which are included in delivery are valid for approved instruments (e.g. with Ex approval). These data can differ from the data listed herein, for example regarding the process conditions or the voltage supply.
  • Page 10 NivoRadar ® Continuous level measurement Series NR 4100 Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data Power consumption Operating voltage Sensor current 12 V DC 18 V DC 24 V DC ≤ 3.6 mA < 45 mW < 65 mW < 90 mW 4 mA < 50 mW < 75 mW < 100 mW 20 mA < 245 mW < 370 mW < 485 mW Input variable Measured variable The measured variable is the distance between the antenna edge of the sensor and the medium surface.
  • Page 11 NivoRadar ® Continuous level measurement Series NR 4100 Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data Resolution, digital 1 mm (0.039 in) Fault signal, current output (adjustable) ≤ 3.6 mA, ≥ 21 mA, last valid measured value Max. output current 22 mA Starting current ≤ 3.6 mA; ≤ 10 mA for 5 ms after switching on Load See load resistance under Power supply Damping (63 % of the input variable),...
  • Page 12 NivoRadar ® Continuous level measurement Series NR 4100 Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data 10 mm (0.3937 in) 2 mm (0.0787 in) - 2 mm (- 0.0787 in) 0,25 m (0.8202 ft) - 10 mm (- 0.3937 in) Fig. 6: Deviation under reference conditions Antenna edge, reference plane Recommended measuring range Variables influencing measurement accuracy...
  • Page 13 NivoRadar ® Continuous level measurement Series NR 4100 Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data Ʋ Max. spectral transmission power +34 dBm/50 MHz EIRP density Ʋ Max. power density at a distance of < 3 µW/cm² 1 m Ambient conditions Ambient temperature -40 … +80 °C (-40 … +176 °F) Storage and transport temperature -40 … +80 °C (-40 … +176 °F) Mechanical environmental conditions Vibrations (oscillations)
  • Page 14 NivoRadar ® Continuous level measurement Series NR 4100 Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data Adjustment Adjustment elements 3 x keys for menu adjustment Smartphone/Tablet Adjustment app Voltage supply Operating voltage U Ʋ at 4 mA 12 … 35 V DC Ʋ at 20 mA 9 … 35 V DC Reverse voltage protection Integrated Permissible residual ripple Ʋ...
  • Page 15 NivoRadar ® Continuous level measurement Series NR 4100 Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data Dimensions ø 6 mm (0.24") SW 41 1 NPT; R1 ø 76 mm (2.99") Fig. 7: Dimensions NivoRadar 4100 page 15...

  • Page 16: Mounting

    NivoRadar ® Continuous level measurement Series NR 4100 Technical information / Instruction manual Mounting General instructions Ambient conditions The instrument is suitable for standard and extended ambient conditions acc. to DIN/EN/IEC/ANSI/ISA/UL/CSA 61010-1. It can be used indoors as well as outdoors. Note: Process conditions For safety reasons, the instrument must only be operated within...
  • Page 17 NivoRadar ® Continuous level measurement Series NR 4100 Technical information / Instruction manual Mounting Mounting instructions Polarisation Radar sensors for level measurement emit electromagnetic waves. The polarization is the direction of the electrical component of these waves. The position of the polarisation is in the middle of the type label on the instrument.
  • Page 18 NivoRadar ® Continuous level measurement Series NR 4100 Technical information / Instruction manual Mounting Fig. 11: Mounting of the radar sensor on vessels with conical bottom Reference plane The centre of the antenna lens is the beginning of the measuring range and at the same time the reference plane for the min./max.
  • Page 19 NivoRadar ® Continuous level measurement Series NR 4100 Technical information / Instruction manual Mounting Nozzle For nozzle mounting, the nozzle should be as short as possible and its end rounded. This reduces false reflections from the nozzle. The antenna edge should protrude at least 5 mm (0.2 in) out of the nozzle.
  • Page 20 NivoRadar ® Continuous level measurement Series NR 4100 Technical information / Instruction manual Mounting In case of existing vessel installations, a false signal suppression should be carried out during setup. If large vessel installations such as struts or supports cause false echoes, these can be attenuated through supplementary measures.
  • Page 21 NivoRadar ® Continuous level measurement Series NR 4100 Technical information / Instruction manual Mounting r... Fig. 18: Mounting position and orientation Swivelling holder Due to optimum socket design, the device can be easily aligned to the vessel centre. The necessary angle of inclination depends on the vessel dimensions.
  • Page 22 NivoRadar ® Continuous level measurement Series NR 4100 Technical information / Instruction manual Mounting Fig. 19: Proposal for installation after orientation NivoRadar 4100 The following table shows the necessary angle of inclination. It depends on the measuring distance and the distance "a" between vessel centre and installation position.
  • Page 23 NivoRadar ® Continuous level measurement Series NR 4100 Technical information / Instruction manual Mounting interfering reflections from the agitators are saved with the blades in different positions. Fig. 20: Agitators Foam generation Through the action of filling, stirring and other processes in the ves- sel, compact foams which considerably damp the emitted signals may form on the medium surface.

  • Page 24: Connecting To Power Supply

    NivoRadar ® Continuous level measurement Series NR 4100 Technical information / Instruction manual Connecting to power supply Preparing the connection Safety instructions Always keep in mind the following safety instructions: • Carry out electrical connection by trained, qualified personnel authorised by the plant operator Warning: Only connect or disconnect in de-energized state.
  • Page 25 NivoRadar ® Continuous level measurement Series NR 4100 Technical information / Instruction manual Connecting to power supply Wire colour Function Polarity Brown Voltage supply, signal output Plus (+) Blue Voltage supply, signal output Minus (-) Shielding Switch-on phase After connection to the power supply, the device carries out a self- test: •...

  • Page 26: Access Protection

    NivoRadar ® Continuous level measurement Series NR 4100 Technical information / Instruction manual Access protection Bluetooth radio interface Devices with a Bluetooth radio interface are protected against unwanted access from outside. This means that only authorized persons can receive measured and status values and change de- vice settings via this interface.

  • Page 27: Setup With Smartphone/Tablet (Bluetooth)

    NivoRadar ® Continuous level measurement Series NR 4100 Technical information / Instruction manual Setup with smartphone/tablet (Bluetooth) Preparations System requirements Make sure that your smartphone/tablet meets the following system requirements: • Operating system: iOS 8 or newer • Operating system: Android 5.1 or newer • Bluetooth 4.0 LE or newer Download the adjustment app from the "...
  • Page 28 NivoRadar ® Continuous level measurement Series NR 4100 Technical information / Instruction manual Setup with smartphone/tablet (Bluetooth) If the Bluetooth connection is interrupted, e.g. due to a too large distance between the two devices, this is displayed on the ad- justment tool. The message disappears when the connection is restored.

  • Page 29: Adjustment Menu

    NivoRadar ® Continuous level measurement Series NR 4100 Technical information / Instruction manual Adjustment menu Menu overview Start image Device information Actual measured values Device status Device name, software ver- Percent, filling height, distance, measurement reliability, OK, error indication sion, serial number electronics temperature, meas.
  • Page 30 NivoRadar ® Continuous level measurement Series NR 4100 Technical information / Instruction manual Adjustment menu Menu item Selection Basic settings False signal suppression Create new, extend, delete, manual entry 0 m Sounded distance to the medium 0 m Interference behaviour Last measured value, maintenance message, fault sig- Last measured value Time until fault signal 15 s...
  • Page 31 NivoRadar ® Continuous level measurement Series NR 4100 Technical information / Instruction manual Adjustment menu Menu item Selection Basic settings Sensor information Device name, serial number, hardware/software version, device revision, factory calibration date Sensor characteristics Sensor features from order text Simulation Measured value Simulation value...
  • Page 32 NivoRadar ® Continuous level measurement Series NR 4100 Technical information / Instruction manual Adjustment menu – Frequent and fast filling/emptying – Tight installation situation – Multiple reflections through dished vessel ceiling – Product buildup, condensate and foam generation Pumping station/Pump shaft •...
  • Page 33 NivoRadar ® Continuous level measurement Series NR 4100 Technical information / Instruction manual Adjustment menu – Measurement through the vessel top, if appropriate to the application – Changed reflection conditions as well as jumps in measured values when changing vessels •...
  • Page 34 NivoRadar ® Continuous level measurement Series NR 4100 Technical information / Instruction manual Adjustment menu – False signal suppression via the operating tool Heap (point measurement/profile detection) • Process/measurement conditions: – Measured value jumps, e.g. through heap profile and trav- erses – Large angles of repose, varying pouring positions –...

  • Page 35: Diagnostics And Servicing

    NivoRadar ® Continuous level measurement Series NR 4100 Technical information / Instruction manual Diagnostics and servicing Maintenance Maintenance If the device is used properly, no special maintenance is required in normal operation. Precaution measures In some applications, buildup on the antenna system can influence against buildup the measuring result.
  • Page 36 NivoRadar ® Continuous level measurement Series NR 4100 Technical information / Instruction manual Diagnostics and servicing Error Cause Rectification 4 … 20 mA signal not stable Fluctuating measured value Set damping 4 … 20 mA signal missing Electrical connection faulty Check connection, correct, if neces- sary Voltage supply missing Check cables for breaks;...
  • Page 37 NivoRadar ® Continuous level measurement Series NR 4100 Technical information / Instruction manual Diagnostics and servicing Out of specification: The measured value is unreliable because an instrument specifica- tion was exceeded (e.g. electronics temperature). This status message is inactive by default. Maintenance required: Due to external influences, the instrument function is limited.
  • Page 38 NivoRadar ® Continuous level measurement Series NR 4100 Technical information / Instruction manual Diagnostics and servicing Code Cause Rectification DevSpec Text message State in CMD 48 F265 Program sequence of the meas- Device restarts automatically Byte 4, Bit 3 of uring function disturbed Byte 0 … 5 Measurement func- tion disturbed...
  • Page 39 NivoRadar ® Continuous level measurement Series NR 4100 Technical information / Instruction manual Diagnostics and servicing Code Cause Rectification DevSpec Text message State in CMD 48 M509 Software update running Wait until software update is fin- Bit 9 of ished Byte 14 … 24 Software update running M510...
  • Page 40 NivoRadar ® Continuous level measurement Series NR 4100 Technical information / Instruction manual Diagnostics and servicing Fault description Cause Rectification Measured value jumps to- Due to the process, the amplitude of Carry out a false signal suppression wards 100 % the level echo sinks A false signal suppression was not car- ried out Amplitude or position of a false signal...
  • Page 41 NivoRadar ® Continuous level measurement Series NR 4100 Technical information / Instruction manual Diagnostics and servicing Fault description Cause Rectification Measured value jumps to Level echo is no longer detected in Check measuring point: Antenna ≥ 100 % or 0 m distance the close range due to foam genera- should protrude out of the threaded tion or false signals in the close range.
  • Page 42 NivoRadar ® Continuous level measurement Series NR 4100 Technical information / Instruction manual Diagnostics and servicing Bulk solids: Measurement error during filling Fault description Cause Rectification Measured value jumps to- The level echo cannot be distinguished Remove/reduce false signal: minimize wards 0 % during filling from the false signal at a false signal interfering installations by changing the position (jumps to multiple echo) polarization direction...
  • Page 43 NivoRadar ® Continuous level measurement Series NR 4100 Technical information / Instruction manual Diagnostics and servicing Fault description Cause Rectification Measured value fluctuates Various echoes from an uneven medi- Check parameter "Material Type" and around 10 … 20 % um surface, e.g. an extraction funnel adapt, if necessary Reflections from the medium surface Optimize installation position and sen-...
  • Page 44 NivoRadar ® Continuous level measurement Series NR 4100 Technical information / Instruction manual Dismount Dismounting steps To remove the device, carry out the steps in chapters " Mounting" and " Connecting to power suplly" in reverse. Warning: When dismounting, pay attention to the process conditions in ves- sels or pipelines.
  • Page 45 NivoRadar ® Continuous level measurement Series NR 4100 Technical information / Instruction manual Supplement Licensing information for open source software Open source software components are also used in this device. A documentation of these components with the respective license type, the associated license texts, copyright notes and disclaimers can be found on our homepage.
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  • Page 48 Subject to change without prior notice Technical support Please contact your local sales partner (address at www.uwt.de). Otherwise please contact us: UWT GmbH Westendstraße 5 Phone + 49 (0) 831 57 123 42 info@uwtgroup.com...

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