Page 1: Table Of Contents
® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 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 8400 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 8400 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 8400 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 8400 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 Bluetooth ver- sions) with: –...
Page 7 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 Technical information / Instruction manual Product description 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 8400 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 8400 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 8400 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 8400 Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data Torque housing locking Ʋ Recommended torque locking 1 Nm (1.475 lbf ft) screw Ʋ Max. torque locking screw 2 Nm (0.738 lbf ft) Input variable Measured variable The measured quantity is the distance between the end of the sensor antenna and the medium surface.
Page 12 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data Antenna version Size Recommended measur- ing range up to Thread for hygienic adapter G¾, ¾ NPT 10 m (32.81 ft) G1, 1 NPT 20 m (65.62 ft) G1½, 1½ NPT 30 m (98.42 ft) Hygienic fittings ≥ DN 25 20 m (65.62 ft)
Page 13 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data Ʋ SV (Secondary Value) Distance Ʋ TV (Third Value) Measurement reliability Ʋ QV (Fourth Value) Electronics temperature Fulfilled HART specification Further information on Manufacturer See website of FieldComm Group ID, Device ID, Device Revision Deviation (according to DIN EN 60770-1)
Page 14 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data Deviation in the current output due < 15 µA to digital/analogue conversion Additional deviation through electromagnetic interference Ʋ According to NAMUR NE 21 < 80 µA Ʋ According to EN 61326-3-1 < 80 µA Ʋ...
Page 15 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data Ambient conditions Ambient, storage and transport -40 … +80 °C (-40 … +176 °F) temperature Process conditions - Temperature For the process conditions, please also note the specifications on the type label. The lowest value (amount) always applies.
Page 16 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data Derating, ambient temperature 80°C / 176°F 56°C / 132,8°F 48°C / 118,4°F 39°C / 102,2°F 27°C / 80,6°F 0°C / 32°F -40°C 50°C 80°C 100°C 130°C 150°C...
Page 17 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data Hygienic adapter Version Process pressure Grooved flange DN 50, DN 60.3 DN 76.1, -1 … 16 bar (-100 … 1600 kPa/-14.5 … 232.1 psig) DN 80, DN 88.9 (DIN 11864-2) Saddle flange DN 40 -1 … 25 bar (-100 … 2500 kPa/-14.5 … 362.6 psig) (DIN 11864-2) DN 50, DN 60.3, DN65, -1 … 16 bar (-100 … 1600 kPa/-14.5 … 232.1 psig) DN 76.1, DN 80, DN 88.9, DN 100...
Page 18 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data Shock resistance (Tested according to IEC 60068-2-27) Antenna version Housing Shock resistance Thread for hygienic adapter Aluminium 10 g/11 ms, 30 g/6 ms, Hygienic fitting 50 g/2.3 ms Stainless steel Electromechanical data Options of the cable entry Ʋ...
Page 19 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data Time zone, factory setting Max. rate deviation 10.5 min/year Additional output parameter - Electronics temperature Range -40 … +85 °C (-40 … +185 °F) Resolution < 0.1 K Deviation ± 3 K Availability of the temperature values Ʋ...
Page 20: Radio Astronomy Stations
® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data Pollution degree (with fulfilled hous- ing protection) Protection rating (IEC 61010-1) Radio astronomy stations Certain restrictions on the use of NivoRadar 8400 outside closed vessels result from the radio license.
Page 21 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data Thread for hygienic adapter SW 36 mm (1.42") SW 50 mm (1.97") ø 29,5 mm G 1½ (1.16") ø 44,5 mm (1.75") Fig. 5: NivoRadar 8400, thread for hygienic adapter XM G1 (ISO 228-1) for hygienic adapter sealing with O-ring XO G1½...
Page 22 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data Hygienic fitting 1 ø 40 mm ø 40 mm ø 40 mm (1.57") (1.57") (1.57") SW 50 mm SW 50 mm SW 50 mm (1.97") (1.97") (1.97")
Page 23 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data Hygienic fitting 2 ø 40 mm ø 40 mm ø 40 mm (1.57") (1.57") (1.57") SW 36 mm SW 50 mm SW 50 mm (1.42") (1.97") (1.97")
Page 24: Setup - The Most Important Steps
® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 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
® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 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 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 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 27 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 Technical information / Instruction manual Mounting Fig. 8: 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 8400 can be rotated completely by Housing orientation 360°.
Page 28: Mounting Instructions
® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 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 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 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 30 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 Technical information / Instruction manual Mounting Fig. 13: Mounting of the radar sensor on vessels with conical bottom The measuring range of the NivoRadar 8400 physically begins Reference plane with the antenna end. However, the min./max.
Page 31 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 Technical information / Instruction manual Mounting Fig. 15: Mounting of the radar sensor with inflowing medium 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 32 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 Technical information / Instruction manual Mounting Fig. 17: Alignment in liquids Agitators in the vessel can reflect the measurement signal Agitators and thus lead to undesired incorrect measurements. Note: To avoid this, a false signal suppression should be carried out with the agitators in motion.
Page 33 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 Technical information / Instruction manual Mounting The NivoRadar 8400 in 80 GHz technology is suitable as standard for non-contact level measurement in such a by- pass. Configuration bypass 100 % Fig. 19: Configuration bypass Radar sensor 2 Polarisation marking 3 Instrument flange...
Page 34 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 Technical information / Instruction manual Mounting • A false signal suppression with the installed sensor is rec- ommended but not mandatory • The measurement through a ball valve with unrestricted channel is possible •...
Page 35 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 Technical information / Instruction manual Mounting • U-shaped flume (ISO 4359) • Triangular overfall thin-walled (ISO 1438) • Rectangular flume thin-walled (ISO 1438) • Rectangular weir broad crown (ISO 3846) Flow formula: If the flow formula of your flume is known, you should select this option, as the accuracy of the flow measurement is high- est here.
Page 36 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 Technical information / Instruction manual Mounting Khafagi-Venturi flume 3 ... 4 x h 90° Fig. 21: Flow measurement with Khafagi-Venturi flume: h = max. max. filling of the flume; B = tightest constriction in the flume Position sensor 2 Venturi flume page 36...
Page 37: Connecting To Power Supply
® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 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 38 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 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 39 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 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 40 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 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 41: Switch-On Phase
® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 Technical information / Instruction manual Connecting to power supply Connection compart- ment with mains voltage 4...20mA power supply Fig. 24: Connection compartment with double chamber housing with mains voltage Terminal Function Polarity Voltage supply Voltage supply...
Page 42: Access Protection, It Security
® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 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 43 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 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 44: Set Up With The Display And Adjustment Module
® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 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 45: Adjustment System
® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 Technical information / Instruction manual Set up with the display and adjustment module Adjustment system Fig. 26: Display and adjustment elements LC display 2 Adjustment keys • [OK] key: Key functions –...
Page 46: Measured Value Indication - Selection Of National Language
® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 Technical information / Instruction manual Set up with the display and adjustment module Fig. 27: 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 47: Parameter Adjustment
® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 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 48 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 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 49 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 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 50 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 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 51 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 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 52 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 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 53: Set Up With The Display And Adjustment Module
® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 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 54 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 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 55 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 Technical information / Instruction manual Set up with the display and adjustment module Bulk solids: 100% Fig. 29: Parameterisation example min./max. adjustment - bulk solids Min. level = max. meas. distance (distance B) 2 Max.
Page 56 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 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 57 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 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 58 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 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 59 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 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 60 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 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 61 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 Technical information / Instruction manual Set up with the display and adjustment module • Spanish • Portuguese • Italian • Dutch • Russian • Chinese • Japanese • Polish • Czech •...
Page 62 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 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 63 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 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 64 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 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 65 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 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 66 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 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 67 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 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 68 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 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 69 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 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 70 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 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 71 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 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 72 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 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 73: Setup With Smartphone/Tablet (Bluetooth)
® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 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 74: Parameter Adjustment
® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 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 75: Set Up With Pc/Notebook
® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 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 76 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 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. 33: 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 77 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 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 78: Menu Overview
® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 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 79 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 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 80 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 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 81 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 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 82 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 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 83 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 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 84 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 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 85 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 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 86 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 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 87 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 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 88: Special Parameters
® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 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 89 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 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 90: Set Up With Other Systems
® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 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 91: Diagnosis, Asset Management And Service
® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 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 92 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 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 93 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 Technical information / Instruction manual Diagnosis, asset management and service Fig. 34: 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 94: Diagnosis, Asset Management And Service
® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 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 95 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 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 96: Rectify Faults
® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 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 97 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 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 98 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 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 99 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 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 100 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 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 101: Software Update
® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 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 102 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 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 102...
Page 103: Dismount
® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 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 104: Certificates And Approvals
® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 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 105 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 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 106 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 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.
Page 107 ® Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART; 90 … 253 V AC; NivoRadar 50/60 Hz Series NR 8400 Technical information / Instruction manual page 107...
Page 108 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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