Page 1: Table Of Contents
® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 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 Set up with the display and adjustment module Setup with smartphone/tablet (Bluetooth) Set up with PC/notebook...
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Page 3: About This Document
® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 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
® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 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 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 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
® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 Technical information / Instruction manual Product description Configuration The scope of delivery encompasses: Scope of delivery • Radar sensor, possibly with accessories – Hexagon socket wrench (for instruments with swivel holder) •...
Page 7 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 Technical information / Instruction manual Product description The instrument is available with flange with lens 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 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 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 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 Technical information / Instruction manual Product description Threaded and hygienic adapters enable simple adaptation of devices with standard threaded fittings to process-side hygiene connections. 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 10: Technical Data
® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 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 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data Torques Max. torque Ʋ Terminal screws for swivelling 8 Nm (5.9 lbf ft) holder Max. torque for NPT cable glands and Conduit tubes Ʋ Aluminium/Stainless steel hous- 50 Nm (36.88 lbf ft) Torque housing locking Ʋ...
Page 12 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 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 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 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 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 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 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 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) Measuring cycle time...
Page 16 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data Antenna material Process seal Process temperature (measured on the process fitting) PEEK FKM (SHS FPM 70C3 GLT) -40 … +150 °C (-40 … +302 °F) -40 … +200 °C (-40 … +392 °F) FFKM (Kalrez 6375) -20 … +150 °C (-4 … +302 °F) -20 … +250 °C (-4 … +482 °F) FFKM (Perlast G75B) -15 … +150 °C (5 … +302 °F) -15 … +250 °C (5 … +482 °F)
Page 17 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data 80°C / 176°F 63°C / 145°F 54°C / 129°F 49°C / 120°F 0°C / 32°F -40°C 50°C 80°C 100°C 150°C 200°C -40°F 122°F 176°F 212°F 302°F 392°F...
Page 18 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data 80°C / 176°F 65°C / 149°F 58°C / 136,4°F 52°C / 125,6°F 47°C / 116,6°F 0°C / 32°F -40°C 50°C 80°C 100°C 150°C 200°C 250°C -40°F 122°F...
Page 19 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data Data on rinsing air connection Recommended max. pressure with 1 bar (14.50 psig) continuous rinsing Max. permissible pressure 6 bar (87.02 psig) Air quality Filtered Air volume, depending on pressure Air volume Pressure Without reflux valve...
Page 20 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data Ʋ Closing cap ½ NPT Material ca- Material Cable diameter ble gland seal insert 4.5 … 8.5 mm 5 … 9 mm 6 … 12 mm 7 … 12 mm 10 … 14 mm √ √ √ Brass, nick- √ √...
Page 21: Radio Astronomy Stations
® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data Reverse voltage protection Integrated Load resistor (4 … 20 mA/HART - passive) Ʋ Calculation )/0.022 A Ʋ Example - U = 24 V DC (24 V - 12 V)/0.022 A = 545 Ω Load resistor (4 … 20 mA/HART - < 500 Ω...
Page 22 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data Country Name of the Station Geographic Latitude Geographic Longitude Italy Sardinia 39°29'50" N 09°14'40" E Spain Yebes 40°31'27" N 03°05'22" W Pico Veleta 37°03'58" N 03°23'34"...
Page 23 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data Flange with lens antenna and purging air connection 43 mm (1.69") 35 mm (1.38") 43 mm (1.69") 35 mm (1.38") Fig. 9: NivoRadar 3300, flange with lens antenna and purging air connection Version up to +150 °C (+302 °F) Version up to +250 °C (+482 °F) Blind plug...
Page 24 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data Flange with lens antenna, swivelling holder and purging air connection Fig. 11: NivoRadar 3300, flange with lens antenna, swivelling holder and purging air connection Version up to +150 °C (+302 °F) Version up to +250 °C (+482 °F) Blind plug...
Page 25: Setup - The Most Important Steps
® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 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 26: Mounting
® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 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 27 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 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- ence temperature.
Page 28 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 Technical information / Instruction manual Mounting Fig. 12: 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 3300 can be rotated completely by Housing orientation 360°.
Page 29: Mounting Instructions
® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 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 30 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 Technical information / Instruction manual Mounting 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 31 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 Technical information / Instruction manual Mounting Silo with filling from top: The optimal mounting position is opposite the filling aperture. To avoid heavy soiling of the antenna, the distance to any filter or dust exhauster should be as large as possible.
Page 32 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 Technical information / Instruction manual Mounting Fig. 19: 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 33 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 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 34 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 Technical information / Instruction manual Mounting Fig. 22: Mounting the instrument on insulated vessels Vessel insulation 2 Distance piece for temperature decoupling 3 Electronics housing The mounting location of the radar sensor should be a place Vessel installations where no other equipment or fixtures cross the path of the radar signals.
Page 35 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 Technical information / Instruction manual Mounting r... Fig. 24: Mounting position and orientation Direct the device in such a way that the radar signal reaches the lowest vessel level. Hence it is possible to detect the complete vessel volume.
Page 36 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 Technical information / Instruction manual Mounting Fig. 25: Determination of the angle of inclination for alignment of NivoRadar 3300 Distance d (m) 2° 4° 6° 8° 10° 10.5 page 36...
Page 37 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 Technical information / Instruction manual Mounting Distance d (m) 2° 4° 6° 8° 10° 12.2 11.1 13.9 12.5 15.6 10.5 13.9 17.4 11.5 15.3 19.1 12.5 16.7 20.8 Example: In a vessel 20 m high, the installation position of the device is 1.4 m from the vessel centre.
Page 38 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 Technical information / Instruction manual Mounting 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 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 Technical information / Instruction manual Mounting Fig. 28: Installation and orientation in multiple chamber silos Fig. 29: 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 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 Technical information / Instruction manual Mounting Fig. 30: Metal-jacketed lens antenna Rinsing air connection You can find details on the rinsing air connection in chapter "Technical data". page 40...
Page 41: Connecting To Power Supply
® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 Technical information / Instruction manual Connecting to power supply Preparing the connection Always keep in mind the following safety instructions: Safety instructions • The electrical connection must only be carried out by trained, qualified personnel authorised by the plant opera- tor.
Page 42 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 Technical information / Instruction manual Connecting to power supply Prior to setup you have to replace these protective caps with approved cable glands or close the openings with suitable blind plugs. Max.
Page 43 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 Technical information / Instruction manual Connecting to power supply 3. Remove approx. 10 cm (4 in) of the cable mantle (signal output), strip approx. 1 cm (0.4 in) insulation from the ends of the individual wires 4.
Page 44 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 Technical information / Instruction manual Connecting to power supply 8. Connect the lead cable for voltage supply in the same way according to the wiring plan, in addition connect the ground conductor to the inner ground terminal when powered with mains voltage.
Page 45: Switch-On Phase
® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 Technical information / Instruction manual Connecting to power supply Connection compart- ment with mains voltage 4...20mA power supply Fig. 33: Connection compartment with double chamber housing with mains voltage Terminal Function Polarity Voltage supply Voltage supply...
Page 46: Access Protection, It Security
® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 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 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 Technical information / Instruction manual Access protection, IT security The emergency device code allows unlocking the device in Emergency device code case the device code is no longer known. It can't be changed. The emergency device code can also be found on the sup- plied information sheet "Access protection".
Page 48: Set Up With The Display And Adjustment Module
® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 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 49: Adjustment System
® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 Technical information / Instruction manual Set up with the display and adjustment module Adjustment system Fig. 35: Display and adjustment elements LC display 2 Adjustment keys • [OK] key: Key functions –...
Page 50: Measured Value Indication - Selection Of National Language
® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 Technical information / Instruction manual Set up with the display and adjustment module Fig. 36: 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 51: Parameter Adjustment
® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 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" key you move to the menu overview. Parameter adjustment Lock/Unlock adjustment In this menu item you safeguard the sensor parameters...
Page 52 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 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 53 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 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 54 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 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 55 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 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 56 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 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 57: Set Up With The Display And Adjustment Module
® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 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 58 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 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 59 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 Technical information / Instruction manual Set up with the display and adjustment module Bulk solids: 100% Fig. 38: Parameterisation example min./max. adjustment - bulk solids Min. level = max. meas. distance (distance B) 2 Max.
Page 60 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 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 61 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 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 62 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 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 63 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 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 64 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 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 65 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 Technical information / Instruction manual Set up with the display and adjustment module • Spanish • Portuguese • Italian • Dutch • Russian • Chinese • Japanese • Polish • Czech •...
Page 66 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 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 67 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 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 68 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 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 69 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 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 70 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 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: • "X-Zoom": Zoom function for the meas.
Page 71 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 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 72 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 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. Storage should be carried out at the lowest possible level.
Page 73 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 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 74 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 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 75 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 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 76 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 Technical information / Instruction manual Set up with the display and adjustment module If the instrument is equipped with a display and adjustment In the display and ad- module, the parameter adjustment data can be saved therein. justment module The procedure is described in menu item "Copy device set- tings".
Page 77: Setup With Smartphone/Tablet (Bluetooth)
® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 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 78: Parameter Adjustment
® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 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 79: Set Up With Pc/Notebook
® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 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 80 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 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. 42: 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 81 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 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 82: Menu Overview
® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 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 83 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 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 reliability, electronics temperature,...
Page 84 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 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 85 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 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 Neither SIL, nor...
Page 86 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 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 Simulation...
Page 87 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 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 88 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 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 89 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 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 One measured...
Page 90 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 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 Reset...
Page 91 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 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 92: Special Parameters
® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 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 93 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 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 94: Set Up With Other Systems
® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 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™ and PDM. Field Communicator 375, 475 Device descriptions for the instrument are available as EDD for parameterisation with Field Communicator 375 or 475.
Page 95: Diagnosis, Asset Management And Service
® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 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 96 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 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 97 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 Technical information / Instruction manual Diagnosis, asset management and service Fig. 43: 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 98: Diagnosis, Asset Management And Service
® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 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 99 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 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 100: Rectify Faults
® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 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 Maintenance...
Page 101 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 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 102 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 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 103 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 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 104 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 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 105: Software Update
® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 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 106 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 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 106...
Page 107: Dismount
® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 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 108: Certificates And Approvals
® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 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 109 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 Technical information / Instruction manual Certificates and approvals • NE 53 – Compatibility of field devices and display/adjust- ment components • NE 107 – Self-monitoring and diagnosis of field devices For further information see www.namur.de. IT Security The device is available as version with IT security acc.
Page 110 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 3300 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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Page 112 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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