NivoGuide® 8100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART Contents Contents About this document ....................... 4 Function ........................... 4 Target group ........................4 Symbols used........................4 For your safety ......................... 5 Authorised personnel ....................... 5 Appropriate use ........................ 5 Warning about incorrect use ..................... 5 General safety instructions ....................
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NivoGuide® 8100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART Contents Dismounting steps......................58 Disposal ......................... 58 10 Supplement ..........................59 10.1 Technical data ........................ 59 10.2 Dimensions ........................68 10.3 Trademark ........................71 Safety instructions for Ex areas Take note of the Ex specific safety instructions for Ex applications. These instructions are attached as documents to each instrument with Ex approval and are part of the operating instructions.
NivoGuide® 8100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 1 About this document About this document Function This operating instructions provides all the information you need for mounting, connection and setup as well as important instructions for maintenance, fault rectification, the exchange of parts and the safety of the user.
NivoGuide® 8100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 2 For your safety 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 protective equipment must always be worn.
NivoGuide® 8100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 2 For your safety EU conformity The device fulfils the legal requirements of the applicable EU direc- tives. By affixing the CE marking, we confirm the conformity of the instrument with these directives. The EU conformity declaration can be found on our homepage.
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NivoGuide® 8100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 2 For your safety Installations in Canada shall comply with the relevant requirements of the Canadian Electrical Code A Class 2 power supply unit has to be used for the installation in the USA and Canada.
NivoGuide® 8100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 3 Product description Product description 3.1 Configuration Type label The type label contains the most important data for identification and use of the instrument: Fig. 1: Layout of the type label (example) Instrument type Product code Approvals...
NivoGuide® 8100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 3 Product description – Quick setup guide NivoGuide 8100 – Instructions for optional instrument features – Ex-specific "Safety instructions" (with Ex versions) – If necessary, further certificates Information: Optional instrument features are also described in this operating instructions manual.
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NivoGuide® 8100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 3 Product description Fig. 3: Interface measurement 1 Sensor reference plane (seal surface of the process fitting) d1 Distance to the interface d2 Distance to the level TS Thickness of the upper medium (d1 - d2) h1 Height - Interface h2 Height - Level L1 Lower medium L2 Upper medium L3 Gas phase Prerequisites for inter-...
NivoGuide® 8100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 3 Product description Output signal The instrument is always preset to the application "Level measure- ment". For the interface measurement, you can select the requested output signal with the setup. Packaging, transport and storage Packaging Your instrument was protected by packaging during transport.
NivoGuide® 8100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 4 Mounting Mounting General instructions Screwing in On devices with a threaded fitting, the hexagon on the process fitting must be tightened with a suitable wrench. See chapter "Dimensions" for wrench size. Warning: The housing or the electrical connection may not be used for screw- ing in! Depending on the device version, tightening can cause dam-...
NivoGuide® 8100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 4 Mounting the process conditions in chapter "Technical data" of the operating instructions or on the type label. Make sure before mounting that all parts of the instrument exposed to the process are suitable for the existing process conditions. These are mainly: •...
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NivoGuide® 8100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 4 Mounting Fig. 5: Mounting of the sensor with inflowing medium Measuring range The reference plane for the measuring range of the sensors is the sealing surface of the thread or flange. Keep in mind that a min. distance must be maintained below the refer- ence plane and possibly also at the end of the probe - measurement in these areas is not possible (dead zone).
NivoGuide® 8100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 5 Connecting to power supply 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 •...
NivoGuide® 8100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 5 Connecting to power supply Note: Prior to setup you have to replace these protective caps with ap- proved cable glands or close the openings with suitable blind plugs. On plastic housings, the NPT cable gland or the Conduit steel tube must be screwed into the threaded insert without grease.
NivoGuide® 8100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 5 Connecting to power supply Fig. 7: Connection steps 5 and 6 Single chamber housing Double chamber housing 6. Insert the wire ends into the terminals according to the wiring plan Information: Solid cores as well as flexible cores with wire end sleeves are insert- ed directly into the terminal openings.
NivoGuide® 8100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 5 Connecting to power supply Electronics and connec- tion compartment 4...20mA 6 7 8 Fig. 8: Electronics and connection compartment - single chamber housing Voltage supply, signal output For display and adjustment module or interface adapter For external display and adjustment unit Ground terminal for connection of the cable screening Wiring plan, double chamber housing The following illustrations apply to the non-Ex as well as to the Ex-ia...
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NivoGuide® 8100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 5 Connecting to power supply Connection compartment 4...20mA Display 6 7 8 Fig. 10: Connection compartment - double chamber housing Voltage supply, signal output For display and adjustment module or interface adapter For external display and adjustment unit Ground terminal for connection of the cable screening...
NivoGuide® 8100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 6 Functional safety (SIL) Functional safety (SIL) Objective In case of dangerous failures, processing facilities and machines can cause risks for persons, environment and property. The risk of such failures must be judged by the plant operator. Dependent thereon are measures for risk reduction through error prevention, error detection and fault control.
NivoGuide® 8100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 6 Functional safety (SIL) The following inputs/outputs are permitted: • 4 … 20 mA current output Safety concept of the parameterization Tool for operation and The following tools are permitted for parameterization of the safety parameterization function: •...
NivoGuide® 8100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 6 Functional safety (SIL) Change parameters All parameters changed by the operator are automatically stored temporarily so that they can be verified in the next step. Verify parameters/Lock After setup, the modified parameters must be verified (confirm the adjustment correctness of the parameters).
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NivoGuide® 8100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 6 Functional safety (SIL) Function test not required If the parameter check was successful, the adjustment is locked auto- matically and the instrument is again in safe operating state. Setup is then finished. Function test required Should a function test be necessary, the following message is displayed on the display and adjustment module.
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NivoGuide® 8100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 6 Functional safety (SIL) In both cases the output current must correspond to the respective level. Measure the current output and compare the value with the calcu- lated current value. You have to determine the permissible deviation of the values yourself.
NivoGuide® 8100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 7 Set up with the display and adjustment module Set up with the display and adjustment module Insert display and adjustment module The display and adjustment module can be inserted into the sensor and removed again at any time.
NivoGuide® 8100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 7 Set up with the display and adjustment module Fig. 12: Installing the display and adjustment module in the double chamber housing In the electronics compartment In the connection compartment Note: If you intend to retrofit the instrument with a display and adjustment module for continuous measured value indication, a higher lid with an inspection glass is required.
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NivoGuide® 8100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 7 Set up with the display and adjustment module – Move to the menu overview – Confirm selected menu – Edit parameter – Save value • [->] key: – Change measured value presentation –...
NivoGuide® 8100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 7 Set up with the display and adjustment module Parameter adjustment - Extended adjustment For technically demanding measuring points, you can carry out extended settings in "Extended adjustment". Main menu The main menu is divided into five sections with the following func- tions: Setup: Settings, e.g.
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NivoGuide® 8100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 7 Set up with the display and adjustment module • Capital letters from A … Z • Numbers from 0 … 9 • Special characters + - / _ blanks Units In this menu item you select the distance unit and the temperature unit.
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NivoGuide® 8100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 7 Set up with the display and adjustment module Application - Medium, In this menu item, you can define the type of medium (product). dielectric constant This menu item is only available if you have selected level measure- ment under the menu item "Application".
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NivoGuide® 8100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 7 Set up with the display and adjustment module Max. adjustment level In this menu item you can enter the max. adjustment for the level. With interface measurement this is the maximum total level. Adjust the requested percentage value with [+] and store with [OK].
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NivoGuide® 8100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 7 Set up with the display and adjustment module As an alternative, you have the possibility taking over the adjustment of the level measurement also for the interface. Enter the respective distance value in m for the surface of the upper medium corresponding to the percentage value.
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NivoGuide® 8100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 7 Set up with the display and adjustment module Warning: If a linearisation curve is selected, the measuring signal is no longer necessarily linear to the filling height. This must be considered by the user especially when setting the switching point on the limit signal transmitter.
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NivoGuide® 8100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 7 Set up with the display and adjustment module The default setting is output characteristics 4 … 20 mA, fault mode < 3.6 mA. Current output, min./max. In the menu item "Current output Min./Max.", you determine the reac- tion of the current output during operation.
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NivoGuide® 8100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 7 Set up with the display and adjustment module The instrument carries out an automatic false signal suppression as soon as the probe is uncovered. The false signal suppression is always updated. The menu item "Delete"...
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NivoGuide® 8100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 7 Set up with the display and adjustment module In this case, you have to carry out a function test. Function test During a function test, you have to test the safety function of the instrument in the vessel with the original medium.
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NivoGuide® 8100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 7 Set up with the display and adjustment module If you carry out the function test by means of the "PACTware" soft- ware, you can store the previously performed tests and continue from there later on.
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NivoGuide® 8100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 7 Set up with the display and adjustment module The default setting for the displayed value 2 is the electronics tem- perature. Display format In this menu item, you define the display format of the measured value on the display.
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NivoGuide® 8100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 7 Set up with the display and adjustment module In another window you can carry out a reset of the two peak values separately. Peak values, measure- The respective min. and max. measured values are saved in the ment reliability sensor.
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NivoGuide® 8100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 7 Set up with the display and adjustment module Echo curve The menu item "Echo curve" shows the signal strength of the echoes over the measuring range in V. The signal strength enables an evalua- tion of the quality of the measurement.
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NivoGuide® 8100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 7 Set up with the display and adjustment module The function "Echo curve memory" enables storing echo curves of the measurement. Under the sub-menu item "Echo curve memory" you can store the current echo curve. Parameter settings for recording the echo curve and the settings of the echo curve itself can be carried out in the adjustment software PACTware.
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NivoGuide® 8100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 7 Set up with the display and adjustment module The following reset functions are available: Delivery status: Restores the parameter settings at the time of ship- ment from the factory, incl. order-specific settings. Any stored false signal suppression or user-programmed linearisation curve, as well as the measured value memory, are deleted.
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NivoGuide® 8100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 7 Set up with the display and adjustment module Menu item Default value Integration time - Interface 0.0 s Linearisation type Linear Linearisation - Socket correction 0 mm Linearisation - Vessel height Probe length Scaling variable - Level Volume in l...
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NivoGuide® 8100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 7 Set up with the display and adjustment module Menu - Diagnosis Menu item Default value Status signals - Function control Switched on Status signals - Out of specification Switched off Status signals - Maintenance Switched on Device memory - Echo curve memory Stopped...
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NivoGuide® 8100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 7 Set up with the display and adjustment module The copied data are permanently saved in an EEPROM memory in the display and adjustment module and remain there even in case of power failure.
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NivoGuide® 8100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 7 Set up with the display and adjustment module Scaling interface - Scal- In menu item "Scaling variable" you define the scaling variable and ing size the scaling unit for the interface value on the display, e.g. volume in l. Scaling interface - Scal- In menu item "Scaling format"...
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NivoGuide® 8100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 7 Set up with the display and adjustment module HART mode The sensor is permanently set to the HART mode "Analogue current output". This parameter cannot be modified. The default setting is "Analogue current output" and the address 00. Special parameters In this menu item you gain access to the protected area where you can enter special parameters.
NivoGuide® 8100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 7 Set up with the display and adjustment module Example for displayed sensor features. Saving the parameterisation data On paper We recommended writing down the adjustment data, e.g. in this op- erating instructions manual, and archiving them afterwards. They are thus available for multiple use or service purposes.
NivoGuide® 8100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 8 Diagnostics and servicing Diagnostics and servicing Maintenance If the device is used properly, no special maintenance is required in normal operation. When used in safety-instrumented systems (SIS), the safety function must be carried out on the instrument in regular time intervals by means of a proof test.
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NivoGuide® 8100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 8 Diagnostics and servicing Failure: Due to a malfunction in the instrument, a fault message is output. This status message is always active. It cannot be deactivated by the user. Function check: The instrument is being worked on, the measured value is temporarily invalid (for example during simulation).
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NivoGuide® 8100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 8 Diagnostics and servicing Code Cause Rectification DevSpec State in CMD 48 Text message F113 EMC interference Remove EMC influences Bit 12 of Byte 0 … 5 Communication Transmission error during external Exchange 4-wire power supply unit error communication with 4-wire power...
NivoGuide® 8100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 8 Diagnostics and servicing Out of specification Code Cause Rectification DevSpec Text message State in CMD 48 S601 Level echo in the close range not Reduce level Bit 9 of available Byte 14 … 24 Overfilling 100 % adjustment: Increase value Check mounting socket...
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NivoGuide® 8100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 8 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 necessary Voltage supply missing Check cables for breaks;...
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NivoGuide® 8100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 8 Diagnostics and servicing Fault description Cause Rectification Measured value jumps to- Due to the process, the amplitude of the Carry out a false signal suppression wards 100 % product echo decreases A false signal suppression was not car- ried out Amplitude or position of a false signal...
NivoGuide® 8100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 8 Diagnostics and servicing Fault description Cause Rectification Measured value remains re- Stored false signals in this position are Delete false signal suppression producible in one position larger than the level echo Carry out a new false signal suppression during emptying time...
NivoGuide® 8100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 8 Diagnostics and servicing After the transfer of the sensor data, you have to verify the correct transmission by means of a check sum. Only then, the instrument will be ready for operation, again. You can find the detailed process of the electronics exchange in the supplementary instructions "Electronics module".
NivoGuide® 8100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 9 Dismount Dismount Dismounting steps Warning: Before dismounting, be aware of dangerous process conditions such as e.g. pressure in the vessel or pipeline, high temperatures, cor- rosive or toxic media etc. Take note of chapters "Mounting" and "Connecting to voltage supply" and carry out the listed steps in reverse order.
NivoGuide® 8100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 10 Supplement 10 Supplement 10.1 Technical data General data 316L corresponds to 1.4404 or 1.4435 Materials, wetted parts Ʋ Process fitting 316L and PEEK Ʋ Process seal on the instrument side FKM (SHS FPM 70C3 GLT), FFKM (Kalrez 6375), (rod leadthrough) EPDM (A+P 70.10-02), silicone FEP coated (A+P FEP- O-SEAL)
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NivoGuide® 8100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 10 Supplement Ʋ Glass potting Borosilicate glass GPC 540 Ʋ Contacts Alloy C22 (2.4602) Ʋ Helium leak rate < 10 mbar l/s Ʋ Pressure resistance See process pressure of the sensor Conductive connection Between ground terminal, process fitting and probe Process fittings - tube: ø...
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NivoGuide® 8100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 10 Supplement Starting current Ʋ for 5 ms after switching on ≤ 10 mA Ʋ for run-up time ≤ 3.6 mA Load see load diagram under Power supply Damping (63 % of the input variable), 0 …...
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NivoGuide® 8100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 10 Supplement Fig. 17: Measuring ranges - NivoGuide 8100 Reference plane Probe length L Measuring range (default setting refers to the measuring range in water) Upper dead zone (see following diagrams - grey section) Lower dead zone (see following diagrams - grey section) Typical deviation - Interface measure- ±...
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NivoGuide® 8100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 10 Supplement 5 mm (0.197 ") 2 mm (0.079 ") -2 mm (-0.079 ") -10 mm (0.394 ") 0,05 m 0,03 m (1.181 " 0,15 m (5.906 " (1.969 ") Fig. 18: Deviation NivoGuide 8100 in coaxial version in water Dead zone (no measurement possible in this area) Probe length 10 mm (0.394...
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NivoGuide® 8100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 10 Supplement Deviation in the current output due to digital/analogue conversion Ʋ Non-Ex and Ex-ia version < ±15 µA Ʋ Ex-d-ia version < ±40 µA Additional deviation through electromag- < ±150 µA netic interference acc.
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NivoGuide® 8100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 10 Supplement Process pressure Ʋ Standard version -1 … +40 bar/-100 … +4000 kPa (-14.5 … +580 psig), depending on the process fitting Ʋ with borosilicate glass leadthrough -1 … +100 bar/-100 … +10000 kPa (-14.5 …...
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NivoGuide® 8100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 10 Supplement 80°C / 176°F 60°C / 140°F 30°C / 86°F 0°C / 32°F -20°C 50°C 80°C 100°C 150°C 200°C -4°F 122°F 176°F 212°F 302°F 392°F -40°C / -40°F Fig. 21: Ambient temperature - process temperature, version with temperature adapter Ambient temperature Process temperature (depending on the seal material) Aluminium housing...
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NivoGuide® 8100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 10 Supplement Ʋ Tensile strength < 1200 N (270 lbf) Ʋ Standard length 5 m (16.4 ft) Ʋ Max. length 180 m (590.6 ft) Ʋ Min. bending radius 25 mm (0.984 in) with 25 °C (77 °F) Ʋ...
NivoGuide® 8100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 10 Supplement Potential connections and electrical separating measures in the instrument Electronics Not non-floating Reference voltage 500 V AC Conductive connection Between ground terminal and metallic process fitting Electrical protective measures Housing material Version Protection acc.
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NivoGuide® 8100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 10 Supplement Stainless steel housing ~ 59 mm (2.32") ø 80 mm (3.15") M20x1,5/ ½ NPT Fig. 23: Housing versions with protection rating IP 66/IP 68 (0.2 bar), (with integrated display and adjustment module the housing is 9 mm/0.35 in higher) Stainless steel single chamber (electropolished) Stainless steel single chamber (precision casting) Stainless steel double chamber housing (precision casting)
NivoGuide® 8100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 10 Supplement 10.3 Trademark All the brands as well as trade and company names used are property of their lawful proprietor/ originator.
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NivoGuide® 8100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART INDEX INDEX Grounding 17 Adjustment – Max. adjustment 32 HART address 48 – Min. adjustment 32, 33 Adjustment system 28 Application 30, 31 Inflowing medium 13 Application area 9 Installation position 13 Backlight 39 Key function 27 Check output signal 53...
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NivoGuide® 8100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART INDEX Type of medium 30 Units 30 Unlock adjustment 36 Verify parameter 25...
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Printing date: All statements concerning scope of delivery, application, practical use and operat- ing conditions of the sensors and processing systems correspond to the information available at the time of printing. 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 Phone +49 831 57123-0...
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