Two-wire 4 … 20 ma/hart rod and cable probe (80 pages)
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NivoGuide® 3100 Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART Rod and cable probe With SIL qualification TDR sensor for continuous level measurement of bulk solids Technical information / Instruction manual Document ID: 61894...
NivoGuide® 3100 • 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® 3100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART Contents Dismount..........................59 Dismounting steps......................59 Disposal ......................... 59 10 Supplement ..........................60 10.1 Technical data ........................ 60 10.2 Dimensions ........................71 10.3 Trademark ........................76 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® 3100 • 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® 3100 • 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® 3100 • 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® 3100 • 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® 3100 • 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® 3100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 3 Product description – Quick setup guide NivoGuide 3100 – 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.
NivoGuide® 3100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 3 Product description • Storage and transport Storage and transport temperature see chapter "Supplement - temperature Technical data - Ambient conditions" • Relative humidity 20 … 85 % Lifting and carrying With instrument weights of more than 18 kg (39.68 lbs) suitable and approved equipment must be used for lifting and carrying.
NivoGuide® 3100 • 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® 3100 • 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® 3100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 4 Mounting When using the probes without metal vessel wall, e.g. in plastic vessels, the measured value can be influenced by strong electromag- netic fields (emitted interference according to EN 61326: class A). Use a probe in coax version for applications in liquids.
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NivoGuide® 3100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 4 Mounting Mounting socket If possible, avoid sockets. Mount the sensor flush with the vessel top. If this is not possible, use short sockets with small diameter. Higher sockets or sockets with a bigger diameter can generally be used.
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NivoGuide® 3100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 4 Mounting Fig. 7: 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).
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NivoGuide® 3100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 4 Mounting Fig. 8: Fasten the probe Measuring probe Retaining sleeve Lateral installation In case of difficult installation conditions in liquid applications, the probe can be also mounted laterally. For this purpose, adapt the rod with rod extensions or bow-shaped segments.
NivoGuide® 3100 • 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® 3100 • 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® 3100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 5 Connecting to power supply Fig. 9: 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® 3100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 5 Connecting to power supply Electronics and connec- tion compartment 4...20mA 6 7 8 Fig. 10: 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® 3100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 5 Connecting to power supply Connection compartment 4...20mA Display 6 7 8 Fig. 12: 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® 3100 • 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® 3100 • 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® 3100 • 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® 3100 • 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® 3100 • 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® 3100 • 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® 3100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 7 Set up with the display and adjustment module Fig. 14: 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® 3100 • 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® 3100 • 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® 3100 • 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® 3100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 7 Set up with the display and adjustment module Medium, dielectric con- In this menu item, you can define the type of medium (product). stant This menu item is only available if you have selected level measure- ment under the menu item "Application".
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NivoGuide® 3100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 7 Set up with the display and adjustment module Enter the suitable distance value in m for the empty vessel (e.g. distance from the flange to the probe end) corresponding to the per- centage value.
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NivoGuide® 3100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 7 Set up with the display and adjustment module For the socket correction you have to enter the height of the socket above the upper edge of the vessel. If the socket is lower than the up- per edge of the vessel, this value can also be negative.
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NivoGuide® 3100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 7 Set up with the display and adjustment module • Deflectors, etc. Note: A false signal suppression is only recommended with liquid applica- tions. A false signal suppression detects, marks and saves these false signals to ensure that they are ignored in the level measurement.
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NivoGuide® 3100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 7 Set up with the display and adjustment module parameters must be verified before they are stored in the device. In normal operating condition, the instrument is also locked against parameter changes through unauthorized access. For this reason, the instrument is shipped in locked conditon.
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NivoGuide® 3100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 7 Set up with the display and adjustment module If you have to interrupt the function, you can leave the NivoGuide 3100 in the respective situation. As long as NivoGuide 3100 is powered, the display and adjustment module remains in the currently set adjustment menu.
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NivoGuide® 3100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 7 Set up with the display and adjustment module 7.3.2 Display Display In the main menu point "Display", the individual submenu points should be selected one after the other and provided with the correct parameters to ensure the optimum adjustment of the display options.
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NivoGuide® 3100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 7 Set up with the display and adjustment module The default setting for the display format is "Automatic". Backlight The integrated background lighting can be switched off via the adjustment menu. The function depends on the strength of the supply voltage, see "Technical data".
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NivoGuide® 3100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 7 Set up with the display and adjustment module Peak values, additional The respective min. and max. measured values are saved in the sensor. The values are displayed in the menu item "Peak values Ad- ditional".
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NivoGuide® 3100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 7 Set up with the display and adjustment module Select the requested simulation variable and set the requested value. Caution: During simulation, the simulated value is output as 4 … 20 mA current value and digital HART signal.
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NivoGuide® 3100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 7 Set up with the display and adjustment module Reset After a reset, certain parameter adjustments made by the user are reset. Note: After this menu window, the reset process is carried out. No further safety inquiry follows.
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NivoGuide® 3100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 7 Set up with the display and adjustment module Menu item Default value Dielectric constant, upper medium (TS) Tube inner diameter 200 mm Max. adjustment - Level 100 % Max. adjustment - Level Distance: 0.000 m(d) - note blocking distances Min.
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NivoGuide® 3100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 7 Set up with the display and adjustment module Menu item Default value Current output 2 - Reaction in case of fault ≤ 3.6 mA Current output - Min. 3.8 mA Current output - Max. 20.5 mA Third HART variable (TV) Measurement reliability, level...
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NivoGuide® 3100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 7 Set up with the display and adjustment module Menu item Default value Probe type Device-specific HART mode Analogue current output Copy instrument settings The instrument settings are copied with this function. The following functions are available: •...
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NivoGuide® 3100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 7 Set up with the display and adjustment module Scaling level - Scaling format In menu item "Scaling format" you define the scaling format on the display and the scaling of the measured level value for 0 % and 100 %.
NivoGuide® 3100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 7 Set up with the display and adjustment module 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.
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NivoGuide® 3100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 7 Set up with the display and adjustment module In the display and adjust- If the instrument is equipped with a display and adjustment module, ment module the parameter adjustment data can be saved therein. The procedure is described in menu item "Copy device settings".
NivoGuide® 3100 • 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® 3100 • 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® 3100 • 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® 3100 • 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® 3100 • 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® 3100 • 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® 3100 • 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® 3100 • 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".
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NivoGuide® 3100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 8 Diagnostics and servicing Information: Please maintain the specified torque so that the max. tensile strength of the connection remains. 6. Enter new probe length and if necessary the new probe type and then carry out a fresh adjustment (see "Setup procedure, Carry- ing out min. adjustment - Carrying out max. adjustment").
NivoGuide® 3100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 8 Diagnostics and servicing Fig. 20: Shortening the cable probe A Gravity weight - cable ø 4 mm B Gravity weight - cable ø 6 mm Threaded pins Thread M12 for eye-bolt Threaded pins How to proceed if a repair is necessary If a repair should be necessary, please contact your contact person.
NivoGuide® 3100 • 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® 3100 • 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 PPS GF 40 Ʋ Process seal on the instrument side FKM (SHS FPM 70C3 GLT), FFKM (Kalrez 6375), (cable/rod leadthrough) EPDM (A+P 70.10-02)
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NivoGuide® 3100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 10 Supplement Conductive connection Between ground terminal, process fitting and probe Process fittings Ʋ Pipe thread, cylindrical (ISO 228 T1) G¾, G1, G1½ (DIN 3852-A) Ʋ Pipe thread, conical (ASME B1.20.1) ¾ NPT, 1 NPT, 1½ NPT Ʋ...
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NivoGuide® 3100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 10 Supplement Fig. 21: Max. tensile load with cereals and plastic granules - Cable: ø 4 mm (0.157 in) Cereals Plastic granules Tensile force in kN (the determined value must be multiplied with safety factor 2) Cable length in m Vessel diameter 12 m (39.37 ft) Vessel diameter 9 m (29.53 ft) Vessel diameter 6 m (19.69 ft) Vessel diameter 3 m (9.843 ft) Fig. 22: Max. tensile load with sand and cement - Cable: ø 4 mm (0.157 in) Sand Cement...
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NivoGuide® 3100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 10 Supplement Fig. 23: Max. tensile load with cereals and plastic granules - Cable: ø 6 mm, ø 11 mm, PA coated Cereals Plastic granules Tensile force in kN (the determined value must be multiplied with safety factor 2) Cable length in m Vessel diameter 12 m (39.37 ft) Vessel diameter 9 m (29.53 ft) Vessel diameter 6 m (19.69 ft) Vessel diameter 3 m (9.843 ft) Fig. 24: Max. tensile load with sand and cement - Cable: ø 6 mm, ø 11 mm, PA coated Sand Cement...
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NivoGuide® 3100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 10 Supplement 15 mm (0.591 " 2 mm (0.079 ") -2 mm (-0.079 ") -10 mm (-0.591 ") 0,15 m 0,3 m 0,07 m (5.906 " (11.811 ") (2.756 ") 0,1 m (3.94 ") Fig.
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NivoGuide® 3100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 10 Supplement Temperature drift - Digital output ±3 mm/10 K relating to the max. measuring range or max. 10 mm (0.394 in) Additional deviation through electromag- < ±10 mm (< ±0.394 in) netic interference acc.
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NivoGuide® 3100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 10 Supplement Ambient conditions Ambient, storage and transport tempera- -40 … +80 °C (-40 … +176 °F) ture Process conditions For the process conditions, please also note the specifications on the type label. The lowest value always applies.
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NivoGuide® 3100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 10 Supplement 80°C / 176°F 60°C / 140°F 40°C / 104°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. 29: Ambient temperature - process temperature, version with temperature adapter Ambient temperature Process temperature (depending on the seal material) Aluminium housing...
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NivoGuide® 3100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 10 Supplement Ʋ Max. length 180 m (590.6 ft) Ʋ Min. bending radius 25 mm (0.984 in) with 25 °C (77 °F) Ʋ Diameter approx. 8 mm (0.315 in) Ʋ Colour - Non-Ex version Black Ʋ...
NivoGuide® 3100 • 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® 3100 • 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. 31: 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)
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NivoGuide® 3100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 10 Supplement NivoGuide 3100, cable version ø 4 mm (0.157 in), ø 6 mm (0.236 in), PA coated SW 36 mm (1.42") G ¾ ø 6 mm ø 4 mm (0.24") (0.16") ø...
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NivoGuide® 3100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 10 Supplement NivoGuide 3100, cable version ø 6 mm (0.236 in), ø 11 mm (0.433 in), PA coated SW 55 mm (2.17") G1½ ø 6 mm ø 11 mm (0.24") (0.43") ø 30 mm (1.18") Fig.
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NivoGuide® 3100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART 10 Supplement NivoGuide 3100, rod version ø 16 mm (0.63 in) SW 55 mm (2.17") G1½ ø 16 mm (0.63") Fig. 34: NivoGuide 3100, rod ø 16 mm (0.63 in), threaded version Sensor length, see chapter "Technical data"...
NivoGuide® 3100 • 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® 3100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART INDEX INDEX Adjustment HART address 46 – Max. adjustment 32 – Min. adjustment 32 Adjustment system 29 Inflowing medium 14 Application 31, 32 Installation position 12 Application area 9 Key function 28 Backlight 39 Language 38 Check output signal 52...
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NivoGuide® 3100 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART INDEX Units 31 Unlock adjustment 35 Verify parameter 26...
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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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