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Continuous level measurement Continuous level measurement ® ® NivoGuide NivoGuide NG 8100 - Coax probe NG 8100 - Coax probe Technical information / Instruction manual Technical information / Instruction manual Contents page About this document For your safety Product description Technical data Mounting Connecting to power supply...
Page 2: About This Document
® ® Continuous level measurement Continuous level measurement NivoGuide NivoGuide NG 8100 - Coax probe NG 8100 - Coax probe Technical information / Instruction manual 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 maintenance, fault rectification, safety and the exchange of parts.
Page 3: For Your Safety
® ® Continuous level measurement Continuous level measurement NivoGuide NivoGuide NG 8100 - Coax probe NG 8100 - Coax probe Technical information / Instruction manual Technical information / Instruction manual For your safety Authorised personnel All operations described in this documentation must be car- ried out only by trained and authorized personnel.
Page 4 ® ® Continuous level measurement Continuous level measurement NivoGuide NivoGuide NG 8100 - Coax probe NG 8100 - Coax probe Technical information / Instruction manual Technical information / Instruction manual For your safety Conformity The device complies with the legal requirements of the appli- cable country-specific directives or technical regulations.
Page 5: Product Description
® ® Continuous level measurement Continuous level measurement NivoGuide NivoGuide NG 8100 - Coax probe NG 8100 - Coax probe Technical information / Instruction manual Technical information / Instruction manual Product description Configuration The scope of delivery encompasses: Scope of delivery •...
Page 6 ® ® Continuous level measurement Continuous level measurement NivoGuide NivoGuide NG 8100 - Coax probe NG 8100 - Coax probe Technical information / Instruction manual Technical information / Instruction manual Product description Fig. 1: Level measurement Sensor reference plane (seal surface of the process fitting) d Distance to the level h Height - Level High frequency microwave impulses are guided along a steel...
Page 7 ® ® Continuous level measurement Continuous level measurement NivoGuide NivoGuide NG 8100 - Coax probe NG 8100 - Coax probe Technical information / Instruction manual Technical information / Instruction manual Product description Fig. 2: Interface measurement 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)
Page 8 ® ® Continuous level measurement Continuous level measurement NivoGuide NivoGuide NG 8100 - Coax probe NG 8100 - Coax probe Technical information / Instruction manual Technical information / Instruction manual Product description • Gas phase - dependent on the application, gas phase does not always exist (d2 = 0) The instrument is always preset to the application "Level Output signal...
Page 9 ® ® Continuous level measurement Continuous level measurement NivoGuide NivoGuide NG 8100 - Coax probe NG 8100 - Coax probe Technical information / Instruction manual Technical information / Instruction manual Product description Accessories The instructions for the listed accessories can be found in the download area on our homepage.
Page 10: Technical Data
® ® Continuous level measurement Continuous level measurement NivoGuide NivoGuide NG 8100 - Coax probe NG 8100 - Coax probe Technical information / Instruction manual 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.
Page 11 ® ® Continuous level measurement Continuous level measurement NivoGuide NivoGuide NG 8100 - Coax probe NG 8100 - Coax probe Technical information / Instruction manual Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data Ʋ Stainless steel housing (elec- 316L tropolished) Ʋ Temperature adapter 316L Ʋ...
Page 12 ® ® Continuous level measurement Continuous level measurement NivoGuide NivoGuide NG 8100 - Coax probe NG 8100 - Coax probe Technical information / Instruction manual Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data Weight Ʋ Instrument weight (depending on approx. 0.8 … 8 kg (0.176 … 17.64 lbs) process fitting) Ʋ...
Page 13 ® ® Continuous level measurement Continuous level measurement NivoGuide NivoGuide NG 8100 - Coax probe NG 8100 - Coax probe Technical information / Instruction manual Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data Damping (63 % of the input vari- 0 … 999 s able), adjustable HART output values according to HART 7 (default setting) Ʋ...
Page 14 ® ® Continuous level measurement Continuous level measurement NivoGuide NivoGuide NG 8100 - Coax probe NG 8100 - Coax probe Technical information / Instruction manual Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data Measurement accuracy (according to DIN EN 60770-1) Process reference conditions according to DIN EN 61298-1 Ʋ...
Page 15 ® ® Continuous level measurement Continuous level measurement NivoGuide NivoGuide NG 8100 - Coax probe NG 8100 - Coax probe Technical information / Instruction manual Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data Typical deviation - Interface meas- ± 5 mm (0.197 in) urement Typical deviation - Total level inter- ± 5 mm (0.197 in) face measurement...
Page 16 ® ® Continuous level measurement Continuous level measurement NivoGuide NivoGuide NG 8100 - Coax probe NG 8100 - Coax probe Technical information / Instruction manual Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data Variables influencing measurement accuracy Specifications for the digital measured value Temperature drift - Digital output ±3 mm/10 K relating to the max. measuring range or max. 10 mm (0.394 in) Additional deviation through elec- < ±10 mm (< ±0.394 in)
Page 17 ® ® Continuous level measurement Continuous level measurement NivoGuide NivoGuide NG 8100 - Coax probe NG 8100 - Coax probe Technical information / Instruction manual Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data Step response time ≤ 3 s Max. filling/emptying speed 1 m/min Products with high dielectric constant (> 10) up to 5 m/minute Ambient conditions...
Page 18 ® ® Continuous level measurement Continuous level measurement NivoGuide NivoGuide NG 8100 - Coax probe NG 8100 - Coax probe Technical information / Instruction manual Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data 80°C / 176°F 60°C / 140°F 33°C / 91,4°F 0°C / 32°F -40°C 50°C...
Page 19 ® ® Continuous level measurement Continuous level measurement NivoGuide NivoGuide NG 8100 - Coax probe NG 8100 - Coax probe Technical information / Instruction manual Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data Vibration resistance Ʋ Coax probe 1 g with 5 … 200 Hz according EN 60068-2-6 (vibration at resonance) with tube length 50 cm (19.69 in) Shock resistance...
Page 20 ® ® Continuous level measurement Continuous level measurement NivoGuide NivoGuide NG 8100 - Coax probe NG 8100 - Coax probe Technical information / Instruction manual Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data Ʋ Tensile strength < 1200 N (270 lbf) Ʋ Standard length 5 m (16.4 ft) Ʋ...
Page 21 ® ® Continuous level measurement Continuous level measurement NivoGuide NivoGuide NG 8100 - Coax probe NG 8100 - Coax probe Technical information / Instruction manual Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data Potential connections and electrical separating measures in the instrument Electronics Non-floating Galvanic separation...
Page 22 ® ® Continuous level measurement Continuous level measurement NivoGuide NivoGuide NG 8100 - Coax probe NG 8100 - Coax probe Technical information / Instruction manual Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data Aluminium housing ~ 116 mm ~ 87 mm (4.57") (3.43") ø...
Page 23 ® ® Continuous level measurement Continuous level measurement NivoGuide NivoGuide NG 8100 - Coax probe NG 8100 - Coax probe Technical information / Instruction manual Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data NivoGuide 8100, coax version SW 55 SW 36 (1.42") (G¾, ¾ NPT) (2.17") SW 41 (1.61") (G1, 1 NPT) SW 46 (1.81") (G1½, 1½...
Page 24: Mounting
® ® Continuous level measurement Continuous level measurement NivoGuide NivoGuide NG 8100 - Coax probe NG 8100 - Coax probe Technical information / Instruction manual Technical information / Instruction manual Mounting General instructions Devices with threaded fitting are screwed into the process Screwing in fitting with a suitable wrench via the hexagon.
Page 25 ® ® Continuous level measurement Continuous level measurement NivoGuide NivoGuide NG 8100 - Coax probe NG 8100 - Coax probe Technical information / Instruction manual Technical information / Instruction manual Mounting detailed information on the process conditions in chapter "Technical data" of the operating instructions or on the type label.
Page 26 ® ® Continuous level measurement Continuous level measurement NivoGuide NivoGuide NG 8100 - Coax probe NG 8100 - Coax probe Technical information / Instruction manual Technical information / Instruction manual Mounting Do not mount the instruments in or above the filling stream. Inflowing medium Make sure that you detect the medium surface, not the in- flowing product.
Page 27 ® ® Continuous level measurement Continuous level measurement NivoGuide NivoGuide NG 8100 - Coax probe NG 8100 - Coax probe Technical information / Instruction manual Technical information / Instruction manual Mounting Keep in mind that measurement is not possible below the fastening point.
Page 28: Connecting To Power Supply
® ® Continuous level measurement Continuous level measurement NivoGuide NivoGuide NG 8100 - Coax probe NG 8100 - Coax probe Technical information / Instruction manual Technical information / Instruction manual Connecting to power supply Preparing the connection Always keep in mind the following safety instructions: Safety instructions •...
Page 29 ® ® Continuous level measurement Continuous level measurement NivoGuide NivoGuide NG 8100 - Coax probe NG 8100 - Coax probe Technical information / Instruction manual Technical information / Instruction manual Connecting to power supply NPT thread: In the case of instrument housings with self-sealing NPT threads, it is not possible to have the cable entries screwed in at the factory.
Page 30 ® ® Continuous level measurement Continuous level measurement NivoGuide NivoGuide NG 8100 - Coax probe NG 8100 - Coax probe Technical information / Instruction manual Technical information / Instruction manual Connecting to power supply Information: The terminal block is pluggable and can be removed from the electronics.
Page 31 ® ® Continuous level measurement Continuous level measurement NivoGuide NivoGuide NG 8100 - Coax probe NG 8100 - Coax probe Technical information / Instruction manual Technical information / Instruction manual Connecting to power supply 10. Reinsert the display and adjustment module, if one was installed 11.
Page 32 ® ® Continuous level measurement Continuous level measurement NivoGuide NivoGuide NG 8100 - Coax probe NG 8100 - Coax probe Technical information / Instruction manual Technical information / Instruction manual Connecting to power supply Connection compart- ment 4...20mA Display 6 7 8 Fig.
Page 33 ® ® Continuous level measurement Continuous level measurement NivoGuide NivoGuide NG 8100 - Coax probe NG 8100 - Coax probe Technical information / Instruction manual Technical information / Instruction manual Connecting to power supply • Indication of the instrument type, hardware and software version, measurement loop name on the display •...
Page 34: Set Up With The Display And Adjustment Module
® ® Continuous level measurement Continuous level measurement NivoGuide NivoGuide NG 8100 - Coax probe NG 8100 - Coax probe Technical information / Instruction manual Technical information / Instruction manual 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.
Page 35 ® ® Continuous level measurement Continuous level measurement NivoGuide NivoGuide NG 8100 - Coax probe NG 8100 - Coax probe Technical information / Instruction manual Technical information / Instruction manual Set up with the display and adjustment module Fig. 20: Installing the display and adjustment module in the double chamber housing In the electronics compartment 2 In the connection compartment...
Page 36 ® ® Continuous level measurement Continuous level measurement NivoGuide NivoGuide NG 8100 - Coax probe NG 8100 - Coax probe Technical information / Instruction manual Technical information / Instruction manual Set up with the display and adjustment module Adjustment system Fig.
Page 37 ® ® Continuous level measurement Continuous level measurement NivoGuide NivoGuide NG 8100 - Coax probe NG 8100 - Coax probe Technical information / Instruction manual Technical information / Instruction manual Set up with the display and adjustment module Fig. 22: Display and adjustment elements - with adjustment via mag- netic pen LC display 2 Magnetic pen...
Page 38 ® ® Continuous level measurement Continuous level measurement NivoGuide NivoGuide NG 8100 - Coax probe NG 8100 - Coax probe Technical information / Instruction manual Technical information / Instruction manual Set up with the display and adjustment module In the second view, the selected measured value and a re- spective bargraph presentation are displayed.
Page 39 ® ® Continuous level measurement Continuous level measurement NivoGuide NivoGuide NG 8100 - Coax probe NG 8100 - Coax probe Technical information / Instruction manual Technical information / Instruction manual Set up with the display and adjustment module Setup: Settings, e.g. measurement loop name, medium, ves- sel, adjustment, signal output, device unit, false signal sup- pression, linearization curve Display: Settings, e.g., for language, measured value display,...
Page 40 ® ® Continuous level measurement Continuous level measurement NivoGuide NivoGuide NG 8100 - Coax probe NG 8100 - Coax probe Technical information / Instruction manual Technical information / Instruction manual Set up with the display and adjustment module For the distance units you can choose between m, mm and ft and for the temperature units °C, °F and K.
Page 41 ® ® Continuous level measurement Continuous level measurement NivoGuide NivoGuide NG 8100 - Coax probe NG 8100 - Coax probe Technical information / Instruction manual Technical information / Instruction manual Set up with the display and adjustment module You can choose between the following medium types: Dielectric con- Type of medium Examples stant...
Page 42 ® ® Continuous level measurement Continuous level measurement NivoGuide NivoGuide NG 8100 - Coax probe NG 8100 - Coax probe Technical information / Instruction manual Technical information / Instruction manual Set up with the display and adjustment module In this menu item you can enter the max. adjustment for the Max. adjustment - Level level.
Page 43 ® ® Continuous level measurement Continuous level measurement NivoGuide NivoGuide NG 8100 - Coax probe NG 8100 - Coax probe Technical information / Instruction manual Technical information / Instruction manual Set up with the display and adjustment module This menu item is only available if you have selected inter- Max. adjustment - In- face measurement under the menu item "Application".
Page 44 ® ® Continuous level measurement Continuous level measurement NivoGuide NivoGuide NG 8100 - Coax probe NG 8100 - Coax probe Technical information / Instruction manual Technical information / Instruction manual Set up with the display and adjustment module horizontal cylindrical or spherical tank, when the indication or output of the volume is required.
Page 45 ® ® Continuous level measurement Continuous level measurement NivoGuide NivoGuide NG 8100 - Coax probe NG 8100 - Coax probe Technical information / Instruction manual Technical information / Instruction manual Set up with the display and adjustment module Fig. 23: Vessel height and socket correction value D Vessel height +h Positive socket correction value -h Negative socket correction value...
Page 46 ® ® Continuous level measurement Continuous level measurement NivoGuide NivoGuide NG 8100 - Coax probe NG 8100 - Coax probe Technical information / Instruction manual Technical information / Instruction manual Set up with the display and adjustment module • High mounting nozzles •...
Page 47 ® ® Continuous level measurement Continuous level measurement NivoGuide NivoGuide NG 8100 - Coax probe NG 8100 - Coax probe Technical information / Instruction manual Technical information / Instruction manual Set up with the display and adjustment module saved false signal suppression no longer matches the metro- logical conditions in the vessel.
Page 48 ® ® Continuous level measurement Continuous level measurement NivoGuide NivoGuide NG 8100 - Coax probe NG 8100 - Coax probe Technical information / Instruction manual Technical information / Instruction manual Set up with the display and adjustment module In delivery status, the sensor is set to English. In this menu item, you define the indication of the measured Displayed value 1 value on the display.
Page 49 ® ® Continuous level measurement Continuous level measurement NivoGuide NivoGuide NG 8100 - Coax probe NG 8100 - Coax probe Technical information / Instruction manual Technical information / Instruction manual Set up with the display and adjustment module In delivery status, the lighting is switched on. 7.4.3 Diagnostics In this menu item, the device status is displayed.
Page 50 ® ® Continuous level measurement Continuous level measurement NivoGuide NivoGuide NG 8100 - Coax probe NG 8100 - Coax probe Technical information / Instruction manual Technical information / Instruction manual Set up with the display and adjustment module The respective min. and max. measured values are saved in Peak indicator, addi- the sensor.
Page 51 ® ® Continuous level measurement Continuous level measurement NivoGuide NivoGuide NG 8100 - Coax probe NG 8100 - Coax probe Technical information / Instruction manual Technical information / Instruction manual Set up with the display and adjustment module Select the requested simulation variable and set the request- ed value.
Page 52 ® ® Continuous level measurement Continuous level measurement NivoGuide NivoGuide NG 8100 - Coax probe NG 8100 - Coax probe Technical information / Instruction manual Technical information / Instruction manual Set up with the display and adjustment module The following reset functions are available: Delivery status: Restores the parameter settings at the time of shipment from the factory, incl.
Page 53 ® ® Continuous level measurement Continuous level measurement NivoGuide NivoGuide NG 8100 - Coax probe NG 8100 - Coax probe Technical information / Instruction manual Technical information / Instruction manual Set up with the display and adjustment module Menu item Default value Max.
Page 54 ® ® Continuous level measurement Continuous level measurement NivoGuide NivoGuide NG 8100 - Coax probe NG 8100 - Coax probe Technical information / Instruction manual Technical information / Instruction manual Set up with the display and adjustment module Menu - Display Menu item Default value Language...
Page 55 ® ® Continuous level measurement Continuous level measurement NivoGuide NivoGuide NG 8100 - Coax probe NG 8100 - Coax probe Technical information / Instruction manual Technical information / Instruction manual Set up with the display and adjustment module • The firmware of both devices is identical The copied data are permanently saved in an EEPROM mem- ory in the display and adjustment module and remain there even in case of power failure.
Page 56 ® ® Continuous level measurement Continuous level measurement NivoGuide NivoGuide NG 8100 - Coax probe NG 8100 - Coax probe Technical information / Instruction manual Technical information / Instruction manual Set up with the display and adjustment module Since scaling is very extensive, scaling of the interface value Scaling interface was divided into two menu items.
Page 57 ® ® Continuous level measurement Continuous level measurement NivoGuide NivoGuide NG 8100 - Coax probe NG 8100 - Coax probe Technical information / Instruction manual Technical information / Instruction manual Set up with the display and adjustment module In this menu item you can select the type and size of your Probe type probe from a list of all possible probes.
Page 58 ® ® Continuous level measurement Continuous level measurement NivoGuide NivoGuide NG 8100 - Coax probe NG 8100 - Coax probe Technical information / Instruction manual Technical information / Instruction manual Set up with the display and adjustment module In this menu item, the hardware and software version of the Instrument version sensor is displayed.
Page 59: Diagnosis, Asset Management And Service
® ® Continuous level measurement Continuous level measurement NivoGuide NivoGuide NG 8100 - Coax probe NG 8100 - Coax probe Technical information / Instruction manual Technical information / Instruction manual Diagnosis, asset management and service Maintenance If the device is used properly, no special maintenance is re- Maintenance quired in normal operation.
Page 60 ® ® Continuous level measurement Continuous level measurement NivoGuide NivoGuide NG 8100 - Coax probe NG 8100 - Coax probe Technical information / Instruction manual Technical information / Instruction manual Diagnosis, asset management and service This status message is always active. It cannot be deacti- vated by the user.
Page 61 ® ® Continuous level measurement Continuous level measurement NivoGuide NivoGuide NG 8100 - Coax probe NG 8100 - Coax probe Technical information / Instruction manual Technical information / Instruction manual Diagnosis, asset management and service Code Cause Rectification DevSpec State in CMD 48 Text mes- sage F080 General software error...
Page 62 ® ® Continuous level measurement Continuous level measurement NivoGuide NivoGuide NG 8100 - Coax probe NG 8100 - Coax probe Technical information / Instruction manual Technical information / Instruction manual Diagnosis, asset management and service Function check Code Cause Rectification DevSpec Text mes- State in CMD 48...
Page 63 ® ® Continuous level measurement Continuous level measurement NivoGuide NivoGuide NG 8100 - Coax probe NG 8100 - Coax probe Technical information / Instruction manual Technical information / Instruction manual Diagnosis, asset management and service Code Cause Rectification DevSpec Text message State in CMD M501 Index markers are not continu-...
Page 64 ® ® Continuous level measurement Continuous level measurement NivoGuide NivoGuide NG 8100 - Coax probe NG 8100 - Coax probe Technical information / Instruction manual Technical information / Instruction manual Diagnosis, asset management and service Error Cause Rectification 4 … 20 mA signal missing Electrical connection faulty Check connection, correct, if nec- essary...
Page 65 ® ® Continuous level measurement Continuous level measurement NivoGuide NivoGuide NG 8100 - Coax probe NG 8100 - Coax probe Technical information / Instruction manual Technical information / Instruction manual Diagnosis, asset management and service Measurement error with constant level Fault description Cause Rectification...
Page 66 ® ® Continuous level measurement Continuous level measurement NivoGuide NivoGuide NG 8100 - Coax probe NG 8100 - Coax probe Technical information / Instruction manual Technical information / Instruction manual Diagnosis, asset management and service Fault description Cause Rectification Measured value jumps to Level echo is no longer detected in Eliminate false signals in the close ≥ 100 % or 0 m distance...
Page 67 ® ® Continuous level measurement Continuous level measurement NivoGuide NivoGuide NG 8100 - Coax probe NG 8100 - Coax probe Technical information / Instruction manual Technical information / Instruction manual Diagnosis, asset management and service In both cases, the serial number of the sensor is needed. The serial numbers are stated on the type label of the instrument, on the inside of the housing as well as on the delivery note.
Page 68: Dismount
® ® Continuous level measurement Continuous level measurement NivoGuide NivoGuide NG 8100 - Coax probe NG 8100 - Coax probe Technical information / Instruction manual Technical information / Instruction manual Dismount Dismounting steps To remove the device, carry out the steps in chapters "Mounting"...
Page 69: Supplement
® ® Continuous level measurement Continuous level measurement NivoGuide NivoGuide NG 8100 - Coax probe NG 8100 - Coax probe Technical information / Instruction manual Technical information / Instruction manual Supplement Trademark All the brands as well as trade and company names used are property of their lawful proprietor/originator.
Page 70 INDEX Accessories Gas phase 41 – Display and adjustment module 9 Grounding 29 Adjustment – Max. adjustment 42, 43 – Min. adjustment 42, 43 HART address 57 Adjustment system 36 Application 40, 41 Application area 5 Inflowing medium 26 Installation position 25 Backlight 48 Key function 36 Copy sensor settings 54...
Page 71 Special parameters 57 Type label 5 Type of medium 40 Units 39 page 71...
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Page 76 Subject to change without prior notice Technical support Please contact your local sales partner (address at www.uwtgroup.com). Otherwise please contact us: UWT GmbH Phone + 49 (0) 831 57 123 0 Westendstraße 5 87488 Betzigau info@uwtgroup.com Germany www.uwtgroup.com...

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