Page 1: Table Of Contents
® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Contents page About this document For your safety Product description Technical data Setup - the most important steps Mounting Connecting to power supply Access protection, IT security Functional safety (SIL) Set up with the display and adjustment module Setup with smartphone/tablet (Bluetooth)
Page 2 ® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Contents Certificates and approvals Supplement Editing status: 2024-08-27 page 2...
Page 3: About This Document
® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 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 4: For Your Safety
® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 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. During work on and with the device, the required personal protective equipment must always be worn.
Page 5 ® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual For your safety the measuring frequency can be found in chapter "Technical data". Mode of operation - Radar signal Country or region specific settings for the radar signals are determined via the mode.
Page 6: Product Description
® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Product description Configuration The scope of delivery encompasses: Scope of delivery • Radar sensor, possibly with accessories • Information sheet "PINs and Codes" (with SIL, IT security, Bluetooth versions) with: –...
Page 7 ® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Product description The instrument is available with plastic horn antenna. Antenna system The instrument emits a continuous, frequency-modulated ra- Functional principle dar signal through its antenna. The emitted signal is reflected by the medium and received by the antenna as an echo with modified frequency.
Page 8 ® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Product description The packaging consists of environment-friendly, recyclable cardboard. For special versions, PE foam or PE foil is also used. Dispose of the packaging material via specialised recy- cling companies.
Page 9 ® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Product description Screwed flanges are available in different versions accord- Flanges ing to the following standards: DIN 2501, EN 1092-1, BS 10, ASME B 16.5, JIS B 2210-1984, GOST 12821-80. page 9...
Page 10: Technical Data
® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 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 sup- ply.
Page 11 ® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data Weights Ʋ Instrument (depending on hous- approx. 2 … 17.2 kg (4.409 … 37.92 lbs) ing, process fitting and antenna) Torques Max. torque Ʋ Mounting screws, mounting strap 4 Nm (2.950 lbf ft) on sensor housing Ʋ...
Page 12 ® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data Fig. 2: Data of the input variable Reference plane (depending on the antenna system) Measured variable, max. measuring range Utilisable measuring range (depending on the antenna version) Max.
Page 13 ® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data Starting current for run-up time ≤ 3.6 mA Output variable Output signal 4 … 20 mA/HART Range of the output signal 3.8 … 20.5 mA/HART (default setting) Signal resolution 0.3 µA Resolution, digital 1 mm (0.039 in) Fault signal, current output (adjust- ≤ 3.6 mA, ≥ 21 mA, last valid measured value...
Page 14 ® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data Ʋ False reflections Biggest false signal, 20 dB smaller than the useful signal Deviation with bulk solids The values depend to a great extent on the ap- plication.
Page 15 ® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data Additional deviation through electromagnetic interference Ʋ According to NAMUR NE 21 < 80 µA Ʋ According to EN 61326-3-1 < 80 µA Ʋ According to IACS E10 (shipbuild- < 80 µA ing) Characteristics and performance data Measuring frequency W-band (80 GHz technology)
Page 16 ® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data Process conditions - Pressure For the process conditions, please also note the specifications on the type label. The lowest value (amount) always applies. Version Process pressure Compression flange...
Page 17 ® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data Air volume Pressure Without reflux valve With reflux valve 1.6 bar (23.2 psig) 4.4 m 1.8 bar (20.3 psig) 4.8 m 2 bar (23.2 psig) 5.1 m Connection Ʋ Thread G⅛ Reflux valve (optional) Ʋ...
Page 18 ® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data Connection cable Four-wire Sensor version Configuration, connection cable Max. cable length Shielded 4 … 20 mA/HART 50 m ● Integrated clock Date format Day.Month.Year Time format 12 h/24 h Time zone, factory setting Max.
Page 19: Radio Astronomy Stations
® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data Permissible residual ripple Ʋ for 12 V < U < 18 V ≤ 0.7 V (16 … 400 Hz) Ʋ for 18 V < U < 35 V ≤ 1 V (16 … 400 Hz) Load resistor Ʋ Calculation )/0.022 A Ʋ Example - U = 24 V DC (24 V - 12 V)/0.022 A = 545 Ω...
Page 20 ® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data Country Name of the Station Geographic Latitude Geographic Longitude Finland Metsähovi 60°13'04'' N 24°23'37'' E France Plateau de Bure 44°38'01'' N 05°54'26'' E Germany Effelsberg 50°31'32'' N...
Page 21 ® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data Plastic horn antenna with compression flange ø 21 mm ø 107 mm (0.83") (4.21") ø 75 mm (2.95") ø 115 mm (4.53") ø 156 mm (6.14") ø...
Page 22 ® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data Plastic horn antenna with adapter flange ø 75 mm (2.95") ø 98 mm (3.86") ø 180 mm (7.09") ø 220 mm (8.66") Fig. 7: NivoRadar 3100, adapter flange DN 100 PN 6 Adapter flange Process seal Plastic horn antenna mit adapter flange und purging air connection...
Page 23 ® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data Plastic horn antenna with mounting strap 125 mm (4.92") 2,5 mm (0.10") ø 75 mm (2.95") ø 107 mm (4.21") 9 mm (0.35") ø...
Page 24: Setup - The Most Important Steps
® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Setup - the most important steps Prepare What? How? Identify sensor Scan QR code on type label, check sensor data Mount and connect sensor Liquids Bulk solids 200 mm (7.87")
Page 25: Mounting
® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Mounting General instructions Protect your instrument against moisture ingress through the Protection against mois- following measures: ture • Use a suitable connection cable (see chapter "Connecting to power supply") •...
Page 26 ® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Mounting In addition, a temperature derating of the process fitting, e. g. with flanges, can limit the permissible process pressure range according to the respective standard. Note: In order to prevent damage to the device, a test pressure may only exceed the specified MWP briefly by 1.5 times at refer-...
Page 27 ® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Mounting Fig. 10: Position of the filter element depending on housing Filter element 2 Aluminium - single chamber 3 Aluminium - double chamber 4 Stainless steel single chamber (electropolished) The housing of NivoRadar 3100 can be rotated completely by Housing orientation 360°.
Page 28 ® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Mounting With the aluminium housing, the housing cover can be se- Cover catch cured with a screw. This protects the device against unau- thorised opening of the cover. Fig.
Page 29 ® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Mounting Fig. 13: Mounting strap for screwing to the sensor Variant 1: Inclination adjustable in steps 2 Variant 2: Inclination steplessly adjustable Depending on the selected variant, the sensor can be rotated in the strap: •...
Page 30 ® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Mounting Fig. 15: Rotate when mounted vertically on the ceiling Mounting versions, plastic horn antenna The optional mounting strap allows simple mounting of the Mounting strap instrument on a wall, ceiling or boom.
Page 31 ® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Mounting As an alternative the strap mounting is carried out horizon- Mounting strap - Wall tally or obliquely. mounting > 200 mm (7.87") Fig. 17: Wall mounting horizontally via the mounting strap with length 170 mm Fig.
Page 32: Mounting Instructions
® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Mounting Fig. 19: Combi compression flange Combi compression flange Adapter flange: The adapter flange is available from DN 100, ASME 3" and JIS 100. It is permanently connected with the radar sensor and sealed.
Page 33 ® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Mounting Fig. 21: Position of the polarisation Nose for marking the direction of polarisation Turning the housing changes the polarisation and thus also the effect of false echoes on the measured value. Note: Therefore, pay attention to the position of the polarisation when mounting or when making subsequent changes.
Page 34 ® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Mounting Fig. 23: Position of the reference plane Reference plane As a general rule, the device must not be mounted too close Inflowing medium - bulk to or above the inflowing medium, otherwise the radar signal solids could be disturbed.
Page 35 ® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Mounting Fig. 25: Mounting of the radar sensor with inflowing medium - filling from the side For nozzle mounting, the nozzle should be as short as pos- Socket mounting - short sible and its end rounded.
Page 36 ® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Mounting Note: When mounting on a longer socket piece, we recommend to carry out a false signal suppression (see chapter "Param- eter adjustment"). This adapts the device to the metrological properties of the socket.
Page 37 ® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Mounting Fig. 28: Cover flat, large-area profiles with deflectors In a cylindrical silo with conical outlet, the mounting is car- Orientation - Bulk solids ried out on a third up to the half of the vessel radius from outside (see following drawing).
Page 38 ® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Mounting The sensors do not influence each other. Information: In these applications, it must be taken into account that the radar sensors are designed for relatively slow level changes. Therefore, when using on moving parts, observe the meas- urement characteristics of the device (see chapter "Technical data").
Page 39 ® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Mounting Fig. 31: Installation and orientation in multiple chamber silos Fig. 32: Installation and orientation in multiple chamber silos To avoid heavy buildup and dust on the antenna, the device Dust deposits - Rinsing should not be mounted close to the dust exhauster inside air connection...
Page 40 ® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Mounting figuration differs according to the flange version, see follow- ing graphics. Fig. 33: Plastic horn antenna with compression flange Rinsing air connection Fig. 34: Plastic horn antenna with adapter flange Rinsing air connection You can find details on the rinsing air connection in chapter "Technical data".
Page 41: Connecting To Power Supply
® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Connecting to power supply Preparing the connection Always keep in mind the following safety instructions: Safety instructions • Carry out electrical connection by trained, qualified per- sonnel authorised by the plant operator •...
Page 42 ® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 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 43 ® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Connecting to power supply 3. Loosen compression nut of the cable gland and remove blind plug 4. Remove approx. 10 cm (4 in) of the cable mantle, strip approx.
Page 44 ® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Connecting to power supply 8. Connect the shielding to the internal ground terminal, connect the external ground terminal to potential equali- sation 9. Tighten the compression nut of the cable entry gland. The seal ring must completely encircle the cable 10.
Page 45: Switch-On Phase
® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Connecting to power supply Switch-on phase After connection to the power supply, the device carries out a self-test: • Internal check of the electronics • Output signal is set to failure The current measured value is then output on the signal cable.
Page 46: Access Protection, It Security
® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Access protection, IT security 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 device settings via this interface.
Page 47 ® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Access protection, IT security or DTM, the stored device code is then suggested to the user for unlocking. The emergency device code allows unlocking the device in Emergency device code case the device code is no longer known.
Page 48: Functional Safety (Sil)
® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Functional safety (SIL) Objective In case of dangerous failures, processing facilities and ma- Background chines can cause risks for persons, environment and prop- erty. The risk of such failures must be judged by the plant operator.
Page 49: Application Area
® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Functional safety (SIL) • SIL logo on the type label • Safety Manual in the scope of delivery • Device configuration (order confirmation, device search) Application area The instrument can be used for point level detection or level measurement of liquids and bulk solids in safety-instrument-...
Page 50 ® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Functional safety (SIL) • Current output • Reaction when malfunctions occur • False signal suppression • Behaviour with echo loss The parameter settings of the measuring point must be documented.
Page 51: First Setup
® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Functional safety (SIL) Warning: Instrument reset When the device is reset to default settings, all of the safety- relevant parameters are reset. Therefore, these must be checked or readjusted afterwards.
Page 52: Function Test
® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Functional safety (SIL) Option of the func- Medium Level tion test Without medium Empty vessel With medium Current level With medium Controlling defined levels The individual options are described in the following chapter. Function test Function test without medium - empty vessel Here, the user must start a measurement to determine the...
Page 53 ® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Functional safety (SIL) 4 and 20 mA. You then can calculate the respective output current. Measure the output current of the device with a suitable multimeter and compare the measured output current with the calculated output current.
Page 54 ® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Functional safety (SIL) 4. Observe holding time respectively of 1 minute, compare measured values with the calculated current values 5. Move to level immediately below the lower range limit 6.
Page 55: Set Up With The Display And Adjustment Module
® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 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. You can choose any one of four different positions - each displaced by 90°.
Page 56: Adjustment System
® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Set up with the display and adjustment module Adjustment system Fig. 39: Display and adjustment elements LC display 2 Adjustment keys • [OK] key: Key functions –...
Page 57: Measured Value Indication - Selection Of National Language
® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Set up with the display and adjustment module Fig. 40: Display and adjustment elements - with adjustment via mag- netic pen LC display 2 Magnetic pen 3 Adjustment keys 4 Lid with inspection window When the [+] and [->] keys are pressed quickly, the edited...
Page 58: Parameter Adjustment
® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Set up with the display and adjustment module Information: A later change of the selection is possible via the menu item "Setup, display, menu language". With the "OK"...
Page 59 ® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Set up with the display and adjustment module Safe parameterization: To avoid possible errors during parameterization in a non- safe user environment, a verification procedure is used that makes it possible to detect parameterization errors reliably.
Page 60 ® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Set up with the display and adjustment module Function test: During a function test, you have to test the safety function of the instrument in the vessel with the original medium. You can find the detailed sequence of the function test in chapter "Functional safety (SIL)"...
Page 61 ® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Set up with the display and adjustment module This menu item allows you to adapt the sensor to the differ- Type of medium ent measuring conditions of the media "Liquid" or "Bulk solid". The corresponding application is selected in the following menu item "Application".
Page 62 ® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Set up with the display and adjustment module Application Vessel Process/measurement conditions Further recom- mendations Standpipe Standpipe in the Tubes with different diameters and Orientation of the vessel openings for product mixing polarisation di-...
Page 63 ® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Set up with the display and adjustment module Application Vessel Process/measurement conditions Further recom- mendations Flow measure- Slow gauge change ment flume/ Smooth to agitated water surface Overfall Measurement often from a short dis- tance with the demand for accurate...
Page 64: Set Up With The Display And Adjustment Module
® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Set up with the display and adjustment module Application Vessel Process/measurement conditions Further recom- mendations Silo Slim and high Interfering reflections due to weld False signal sup- seams on the vessel pression Upright cylindrical...
Page 65 ® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Set up with the display and adjustment module Note: Regardless of this, the min. adjustment must also be carried out (see following section). Since the radar sensor is a distance measuring instrument, it Adjustment is the distance from the sensor to the medium surface that is measured.
Page 66 ® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Set up with the display and adjustment module Bulk solids: 100% Fig. 42: Parameterisation example min./max. adjustment - bulk solids Min. level = max. meas. distance (distance B) 2 Max.
Page 67 ® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Set up with the display and adjustment module 3. Adjust the requested distance value for 100 % with [+] and store with [OK]. 4. Move with [ESC] and [->] to the min. adjustment Proceed as follows: Distance B (min.
Page 68 ® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Set up with the display and adjustment module Note: For SIL devices, the protection of the parameterisation is activated ex works. These devices have an individual device code.
Page 69 ® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Set up with the display and adjustment module • Resetting a user-set measuring range to the recommended measuring range (see chapter "Technical data") • Deleting a created false signal suppression, a user-pro- grammable linearisation curve as well as the measured value and echo curve memory Reset - Restart:...
Page 70 ® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Set up with the display and adjustment module • Electronics temperature • Measuring rate • Operating voltage Here you determine which heights of the output value belong Current output - Initial/ to the current values 4 mA and 20 mA .
Page 71 ® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Set up with the display and adjustment module Linearisation is required for all vessels where the vessel vol- Linearisation ume does not increase linearly with the level and the display or output of the volume is desired.
Page 72 ® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Set up with the display and adjustment module • Spanish • Portuguese • Italian • Dutch • Russian • Chinese • Japanese • Polish • Czech •...
Page 73 ® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Set up with the display and adjustment module • High mounting nozzles • Vessel internals such as struts • Agitators • Buildup or welded joints on vessel walls A false signal suppression detects, marks and saves these false signals to ensure that they are ignored in the level measurement.
Page 74 ® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Set up with the display and adjustment module false signal suppression is displayed. This value can now be changed and the false signal suppression can be extended to this area.
Page 75 ® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Set up with the display and adjustment module Monaco, Montenegro, New Zealand, Northern Macedonia, Norway, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, South-Africa, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, USA •...
Page 76 ® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Set up with the display and adjustment module even in case of power failure. From there, they can be written into one or more sensors or kept as backup for a possible electronics exchange.
Page 77 ® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Set up with the display and adjustment module The selected curve is continuously updated. A submenu with zoom functions is opened with the [OK] key: •...
Page 78 ® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Set up with the display and adjustment module The menu item "Sensor characteristics" delivers sensor char- Sensor characteristics acteristics such as approval, process fitting, seal, measuring range etc.
Page 79 ® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Set up with the display and adjustment module Echo curve of the setup: With the function "Echo curve of the setup" it is possible to store the echo curve at the time of the setup.
Page 80 ® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Set up with the display and adjustment module → This compensates for measurement deviations due to longer distances in standpipes or a higher permittivity of the atmosphere in the vessel (e.g.
Page 81 ® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Set up with the display and adjustment module required min. measurement reliability in "dB" an echo must have within the focussing range to be accepted as level echo. →...
Page 82 ® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Set up with the display and adjustment module This parameter determines the measuring window width "m" SP17 - Wide focussing around the currently measured level echo. Only within this range focusing range are changes (location, amplitude, number of echoes) accepted for evaluating the current level.
Page 83 ® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Set up with the display and adjustment module Save parameter adjustment data We recommended writing down the adjustment data, e.g. in On paper this instructions manual, and archiving them afterwards. They are thus available for multiple use or service purposes.
Page 84: Setup With Smartphone/Tablet (Bluetooth)
® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Setup with smartphone/tablet (Bluetooth) Preparations Make sure that your smartphone/tablet meets the following System requirements system requirements: • Operating system: iOS 13 or newer • Operating system: Android 5.1 or newer •...
Page 85: Parameter Adjustment
® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Setup with smartphone/tablet (Bluetooth) For authentication, enter the 6-digit Bluetooth access code in Enter Bluetooth access the next menu window. You can find the code on the infor- code mation sheet "Pins and Codes"...
Page 86: Set Up With Pc/Notebook
® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Set up with PC/notebook Preparations (Bluetooth) Make sure that your PC/notebook meets the following system System requirements requirements: • Operating system: Windows 10 or newer • DTM Collection •...
Page 87 ® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Set up with PC/notebook For authentication, enter in the next menu window the 6-digit Enter Bluetooth access Bluetooth access code: code Fig. 46: Enter Bluetooth access code You can find the code on the outside of the device housing and on the information sheet "PINs and Codes"...
Page 88 ® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Set up with PC/notebook Parameter adjustment The further setup steps with detailed descriptions can be found in the online help of PACTware and the DTMs. Note: Keep in mind that for the setup of device, the current version of the DTM Collection must be used.
Page 89: Menu Overview
® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Menu overview Display and adjustment module Lock/Unlock adjustment Menu item Parameter Selection Default setting Lock/Unlock ad- Lock, unlock SIL and Security: justment locked Neither SIL, nor Security: released Setup Menu item...
Page 90 ® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Menu overview Extended settings Menu item Parameter Selection Default setting Temperature unit °C, °F, K °C Damping Integration time 0 … 999 s 0 s Current output Output value Percent, linearized percent, filling Percent height, distance, scaled, measurement...
Page 91 ® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Menu overview Menu item Parameter Selection Default setting Indication Menu language German, English, French, Spanish, Language is set Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Russian, with the first op- Chinese, Japanese, Turkish, Polish, eration.
Page 92 ® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Menu overview Access protection Menu item Parameter Selection Default setting Access protection Bluetooth access Bluetooth access code code Protection of the Protection of the parameterization SIL and Security: parameterization activated...
Page 93 ® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Menu overview Menu item Parameter Selection/Display Default setting Sensor information Device name, serial number, hardware/ software version, device revision, fac- tory calibration date Sensor character- Configuration fea- istics tures...
Page 94 ® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Menu overview Menu item Parameter Selection Default setting Application Application - liq- Storage tank, agitator tank, dosing Storage tank tank, standpipe, tank/collection ba- sin, plastic tank (measurement through tank top), mobile plastic tank (IBC), level measurement in waters, flow measurement flume/overflow, pump...
Page 95 ® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Menu overview Menu item Parameter Selection Default setting Current output Output value Percent, linearized percent, filling Percent height, distance, scaled, measurement reliability, electronics temperature, measuring rate, operating voltage Initial value - Initial value - characteristics (4 mA) 4 mA correspond...
Page 96 ® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Menu overview Menu item Parameter Selection Default setting Indication Menu language German, English, French, Spanish, Order-specific (PLICSCOM) Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Turkish, Polish, Czech, Turkish Presentation One measured value, measured value...
Page 97 ® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Menu overview Access protection Menu item Parameter Selection Default setting Access protection Bluetooth access Bluetooth access code code Protection of the Protection of the parameterization parameterization Device code Device code...
Page 98 ® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Menu overview Menu item Parameter Selection/Display Default setting Peak indicator Distance Current value, min. distance, max. dis- tance Measurement reli- Current value, min. measurement reli- ability ability, max.
Page 99: Special Parameters
® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Menu overview Menu item Parameter Selection/Display Default setting Device memory Echo curve of the Save echo curve of setup setup Echo curve mem- Echo curve memory Measured value Measured value memory memory...
Page 100 ® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Menu overview Parameter Designation Presentation Default setting SP10 Additional reliability for 3 dB false signal storage SP12 Activate "Summarize ech- Deactivated oes" function SP13 Amplitude difference in 12 dB "Summarize echoes"...
Page 101: Set Up With Other Systems
® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Set up with other systems DD adjustment programs Device descriptions as Enhanced Device Description (EDD) are available for DD adjustment programs such as, for exam- ple, AMS™...
Page 102: Diagnosis, Asset Management And Service
® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 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. Note: Precaution meas- In some applications, product buildup on the antenna system ures against can influence the measurement result.
Page 103 ® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Diagnosis, asset management and service Up to 500 events are automatically stored with a time stamp Event memory in the sensor (non-deletable). Each entry contains date/time, event type, event description and value.
Page 104 ® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Diagnosis, asset management and service Fig. 47: Pictographs of the status messages Failure - red 2 Out of specification - yellow 3 Function check - orange 4 Maintenance required - blue Malfunction (Failure): Due to a malfunction in the instrument, a fault signal is out-...
Page 105: Diagnosis, Asset Management And Service
® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Diagnosis, asset management and service Code Cause Rectification DevSpec Text message State in CMD 48 F025 Values are not continuous- Check linearization table Byte 5, Bit 2 of ly rising, for example illogical Byte 0 … 5 Error in the line-...
Page 106 ® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Diagnosis, asset management and service Code Cause Rectification DevSpec Text message State in CMD 48 F267 Sensor cannot start Exchanging the electronics No executable Send instrument for repair sensor software F268 False signal suppression was...
Page 107: Rectify Faults
® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Diagnosis, asset management and service Code Cause Rectification DevSpec Text message State in CMD 48 S603 Operating voltage below spec- Check electrical connection ified range Impermissible If necessary, increase operat- operating voltage ing voltage...
Page 108 ® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Diagnosis, asset management and service A smartphone/tablet with the adjustment app or a PC/note- book with the software PACTware and the suitable DTM offer you further comprehensive diagnostic possibilities. In many cases, the causes can be determined in this way and the faults eliminated.
Page 109 ® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Diagnosis, asset management and service Note: If the output level is constant, the cause could also be the fault setting of the current output to "Hold value". If the level is too low, the reason could be a line resistance that is too high Measurement error with constant level...
Page 110 ® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Diagnosis, asset management and service Fault description Cause Rectification Measured value Echo from the tank bottom larger than Check parameters Medium, Vessel remains in the ar- the level echo, for example, with prod- height and Floor form, adapt if nec- ea of the bottom...
Page 111 ® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Diagnosis, asset management and service Fault description Cause Rectification Measured value Varying condensation or contamination Carry out a false signal suppression or jumps sporadical- on the antenna. increase false signal suppression with ly to 100 % during condensation/contamination in the...
Page 112: Software Update
® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Diagnosis, asset management and service Fault description Cause Rectification Measured value Various echoes from an uneven medi- Check parameter "Type of medium" fluctuates around um surface, e.g. an extraction funnel and adapt, if necessary.
Page 113 ® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Diagnosis, asset management and service How to proceed if a repair is necessary If a repair should be necessary, please contact your contact person. page 113...
Page 114: Dismount
® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 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 vessels or pipelines.
Page 115: Certificates And Approvals
® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Certificates and approvals Radio licenses Radar: The device has been tested and approved in accordance with the current edition of the applicable country-specific norms or standards. The confirmations as well as regulations for use can be found in the document "Information sheet Radio licenses"...
Page 116: Safety Integrity Level (Sil)
® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 Technical information / Instruction manual Certificates and approvals IT Security The device is available as version with IT security acc. to IEC 62443-4-2 or in preparation. You can find the corresponding "IT security guidelines" as well as the certification and the "Component Requirements"...
Page 117 ® Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART with overvoltage NivoRadar arrester Series NR 3100 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, copy- right notes and disclaimers can be found on our homepage.
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