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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 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...
  • Page 2 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 Technical information / Instruction manual Editing status: 2024-08-27 page 2...

  • Page 3: About This Document

    ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 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

    ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 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 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 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

    ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 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: Principle Of Operation

    ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 Technical information / Instruction manual Product description Fig. 1: Position of Modbus and sensor electronics Modbus electronics 2 Sensor electronics Principle of operation The NivoRadar 8200 is a radar sensor for continuous level Application area measurement of liquids under different process conditions.
  • Page 8 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 Technical information / Instruction manual Product description Fig. 2: Wireless connection to standard operating devices with inte- grated Bluetooth LE Sensor 2 Smartphone/Tablet 3 PC/Notebook The adjustment via the signal cable is carried out via an Adjustment via the sig- RS 485/USB interface adapter and a PC/notebook using DTM/ nal cable...
  • Page 9 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 Technical information / Instruction manual Product description used. Dispose of the packaging material via specialised recy- cling companies. Transport must be carried out in due consideration of the Transport notes on the transport packaging. Nonobservance of these instructions can cause damage to the device.
  • Page 10 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 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 10...

  • Page 11: Technical Data

    ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 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 12 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data Ʋ G1½ 200 Nm (147.5 lbf ft) Ʋ G1½ (with PTFE threaded adapter) 5 Nm (3.688 lbf ft) 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 13 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data Max. measuring range 120 m (393.7 ft) Recommended measuring range, depending on the antenna version and size 1)2) Size Recommended measuring range up to G¾, ¾ NPT 10 m (32.81 ft) G1, 1 NPT 20 m (65.62 ft)
  • Page 14 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data Installation reference conditions Ʋ Min. distance to internal instal- > 200 mm (7.874 in) lations Ʋ Reflector Flat plate reflector Ʋ False reflections Biggest false signal, 20 dB smaller than the useful signal Deviation with liquids ≤ 1 mm (meas.
  • Page 15 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data Emitted HF power (depending on the parameter setting) Ʋ Average spectral transmission -3 dBm/MHz EIRP power density Ʋ Max. spectral transmission power +34 dBm/50 MHz EIRP density Ʋ...
  • Page 16 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data Derating, ambient temperature 80°C / 176°F 58°C / 136,4°F 46°C / 114,8°F 40°C / 104°F 29°C / 84,2°F 0°C / 32°F -40°C 50°C 80°C 100°C 130°C 150°C...
  • Page 17 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data 80°C / 176°F 67°C / 152,6°F 59°C / 138,2°F 53°C / 127,4°F 49°C / 120,2°F 0°C / 32°F -40°C 50°C 80°C 100°C 150°C 200°C -40°F 122°F 176°F...

  • Page 18: Mechanical Environmental Conditions

    ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data 80°C / 176°F 58°C / 136,4°F 48°C / 118,4°F 40°C / 104°F 36°C / 96,8°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 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data Shock resistance (Tested according to IEC 60068-2-27) Housing Shock resistance Aluminium 10 g/11 ms, 30 g/6 ms, 50 g/2.3 ms Stainless steel Electromechanical data - version IP66/IP67 Cable gland M20 x 1.5 or ½ NPT Wire cross-section (spring-loaded terminals) Ʋ...

  • Page 20: Radio Astronomy Stations

    ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data Reference voltage 500 V Conductive connection Between ground terminal and metallic process fitting Electrical protective measures Housing material Version Protection acc. to Protection acc. to NEMA IEC 60529 Aluminium Single chamber...

  • Page 21: Modbus Register

    ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data Device communication Modbus In the following, the necessary device-specific details are shown. You can find further information of Modbus on www.modbus.org. Parameters for the bus communication The NivoRadar 8200 is preset with the following default values: Parameter Configurable Values...

  • Page 22: Input Register

    ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data Register Name Register Number Type Configurable Values Default Unit Value Baud Rate Word 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 9600 – 19200, 38400, 57600 Parity Word 0 = None, 1 = Odd, 2 –...
  • Page 23 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data Register Name Register Number Type Note Status 1400 DWord See Register 100 1402 Primary Variable in Byte Order CDAB Status 1412 DWord See Register 100 1414 Secondary Variable in Byte Order CDAB Status...

  • Page 24: Modbus Rtu Commands

    ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data Unit Codes for Register 104, 108, 112, 116 Unit Code Measurement Unit Degree Celsius Degree Fahrenheit US Gallon Liters Imperial Gallons Cubic Meters Feet Meters Barrels Inches...
  • Page 25 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data Parameter Length Code/Data Request: Function Code 1 Byte 0x04 Start Address 2 Bytes 0x0000 to 0xFFFF Number of Registers N*2 Bytes 1 to 127 (0x7D) Response: Function Code 1 Byte...
  • Page 26 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data With sub function codes 0x00 only one 16 bit value can be written. FC16 Write Multiple Register This function code is used to write to several Holding Registers. In a request, it can only be written to registers that are in direct succession.

  • Page 27: Levelmaster Commands

    ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data Parameter Length Code/Data Response: Function Code 1 Byte 0x2B MEI Type 1 Byte 0x0E Read Device ID Code 1 Byte 0x01 to 0x04 Confirmity Level 1 Byte 0x01, 0x02, 0x03, 0x81, 0x82, 0x83...
  • Page 28 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data • All commands start with "Uuu", whereby "uu" stands for the address (00-31) • "*" can be used as a joker for any position in the address. The sensor always con- verts this in its address.
  • Page 29 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data Set number of Floats Parameter Length Code/Data Request: Set number of Floats 5 characters ASCII UuuFn Response: Set number of Floats 6 characters ASCII UuuFOK If the number is set to 0, no level is returned Set Baud Rate...

  • Page 30: Configuration Of Typical Modbus Hosts

    ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data Report Receive to Transmit Delay Parameter Length Code/Data Request: Report Receive to Trans- 4 characters ASCII UuuR mit Delay Response: Report Receive to Trans- 7 characters ASCII UuuRmmm mit Delay...
  • Page 31 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data Parameter Value Fisher Value ABB To- Value Fisher Value Fisher Value Scada- ROC 809 tal Flow Thermo Elec- Bristol Con- Pack tron Autopilot trolWave Micro RTU Data Type Conversion 16 Bit Modicon...
  • Page 32 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data Stainless steel housing (electropolished) in protection rating IP66/IP68 (0.2 bar) ~ 59 mm (2.32") ø 80 mm (3.15") M20x1,5/ ½ NPT Fig. 10: Housing versions with protection rating IP66/IP68 (0.2 bar), (with integrated display and ad- justment module the housing is 18 mm/0.71 in higher) Thread with integrated antenna system of PVDF up to +80 °C (+176 °F) SW 50 mm...
  • Page 33 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data Thread with integrated antenna system up to +150 °C (+302 °F) SW 55 mm SW 55 mm (2.17") (2.17") 1½ NPT G1½ ø 42,5 mm ø 42,5 mm (1.67") (1.67") Fig.

  • Page 34: Setup - The Most Important Steps

    ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 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 35: Mounting

    ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 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 36 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 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 37 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 Technical information / Instruction manual Mounting Fig. 14: 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 8200 can be rotated completely by Housing orientation 360°.

  • Page 38: Mounting Instructions

    ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 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 39 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 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 40 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 Technical information / Instruction manual Mounting > 200 mm (7.87") Fig. 18: Mounting of the radar sensor on round vessel tops In vessels with conical bottom it can be advantageous to mount the device in the centre of the vessel, as measure- ment is then possible down to the bottom.
  • Page 41 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 Technical information / Instruction manual Mounting Do not mount the instrument in or above the filling stream. Inflowing medium - Make sure that you detect the medium surface, not the in- liquids flowing product.
  • Page 42 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 Technical information / Instruction manual Mounting Fig. 23: Socket mounting with deviating socket dimensions - thread with integrated antenna system Socket diameter "d" Socket length "h" 40 mm 1½" ≤ 150 mm ≤ 5.9 in 50 mm 2"...
  • Page 43 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 Technical information / Instruction manual Mounting G1½ G1½ SW 65 SW 60 (2.56") (2.36") G1½A Fig. 24: NivoRadar 8200 with PTFE threaded adapter (example NivoRa- dar 8200 with thread G1½) Sensor 2 O-ring seal (sensor side) 3 PTFE threaded adapter 4 Flat seal (process side)
  • Page 44 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 Technical information / Instruction manual Mounting 4. Screw the threaded adapter on the hexagon into the welded socket. Torque see chapter "Technical data", "Tor- ques". 5. Screw the sensor on the hexagon into the threaded adapter.
  • Page 45 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 Technical information / Instruction manual Mounting If large vessel installations such as struts or supports cause false echoes, these can be attenuated through supplemen- tary measures. Small, inclined sheet metal baffles above the installations "scatter"...
  • Page 46 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 Technical information / Instruction manual Mounting Fig. 28: Agitators Through the action of filling, stirring and other processes in Foam generation the vessel, compact foams which considerably damp the emitted signals may form on the medium surface. Note: If foams lead to measurement errors, you should use the biggest possible radar antennas or as an alternative, sensors...
  • Page 47 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 Technical information / Instruction manual Mounting Configuration bypass 100 % Fig. 29: Configuration bypass Radar sensor 2 Polarisation marking 3 Instrument flange 4 Distance sensor reference plane to upper tube connection 5 Distance of the tube connections 6 Ball valve with complete opening Instructions of orientation of the polarisation:...
  • Page 48 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 Technical information / Instruction manual Mounting • The deviation can increase in the area of the connecting tube to the container ± 200 mm Constructional requirements on the bypass pipe: • Material metal, smooth inner surface •...
  • Page 49 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 Technical information / Instruction manual Mounting 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 50 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 Technical information / Instruction manual Mounting Khafagi-Venturi flume 3 ... 4 x h 90° Fig. 31: 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 50...

  • Page 51: Connecting To Power Supply

    ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 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 52 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 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 53 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 Technical information / Instruction manual Connecting to power supply Fig. 32: Connection steps 5 and 6 Single chamber housing 2 Double chamber housing 6. Insert the wire ends into the terminals according to the wiring plan Note: Fixed conductors and flexible conductors with ferrules can...

  • Page 54: Electronics Compartment

    ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 Technical information / Instruction manual Connecting to power supply Wiring plan, double chamber housing Electronics compart- ment 4...20mA 6 7 8 Fig. 33: Electronics compartment - double chamber housing Internal connection to the connection compartment 2 For display and adjustment module or interface adapter Information: The connection of an external display and adjustment unit is...

  • Page 55: Switch-On Phase

    ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 Technical information / Instruction manual Connecting to power supply Terminal Function Polarity Function ground when install- ing according to CSA (Canadian Standards Association) Switch-on phase After connecting NivoRadar 8200 to the bus system, the de- vice first performs a self-test: •...

  • Page 56: Access Protection, It Security

    ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 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 57 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 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 58: Set Up With The Display And Adjustment Module

    ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 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 59: Adjustment System

    ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 Technical information / Instruction manual Set up with the display and adjustment module Adjustment system Fig. 36: Display and adjustment elements LC display 2 Adjustment keys • [OK] key: Key functions –...

  • Page 60: Measured Value Indication - Selection Of National Language

    ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 Technical information / Instruction manual Set up with the display and adjustment module Fig. 37: 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 61: Parameter Adjustment

    ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 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 62 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 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 63 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 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 64: Set Up With The Display And Adjustment Module

    ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 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 65 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 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 66 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 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 67 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 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 68 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 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 69 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 Technical information / Instruction manual Set up with the display and adjustment module Bulk solids: 100% Fig. 39: Parameterisation example min./max. adjustment - bulk solids Min. level = max. meas. distance (distance B) 2 Max.
  • Page 70 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 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 71 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 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 72 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 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 73 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 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 74 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 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 75 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 Technical information / Instruction manual Set up with the display and adjustment module • Spanish • Portuguese • Italian • Dutch • Russian • Chinese • Japanese • Polish • Czech •...
  • Page 76 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 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 77 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 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 78 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 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 79 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 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 80 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 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 81 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 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 82 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 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 83 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 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 84 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 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 85 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 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 86 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 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 87: Setup With Smartphone/Tablet (Bluetooth)

    ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 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 88: Parameter Adjustment

    ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 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 89: Set Up With Pc/Notebook

    ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 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 90 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 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. 43: 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 91 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 Technical information / Instruction manual Set up with PC/notebook Connect the PC Connection of the PC to the Modbus electronics is carried To the Modbus electron- out via a USB cable. Scope of the parameter adjustment: •...
  • Page 92 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 Technical information / Instruction manual Set up with PC/notebook RS485 Fig. 45: Connection of the PC via the interface adapter to the RS 485 cable Interface adapter RS 485/USB 2 USB cable to the PC 3 RS 485 cable 4 Sensor 5 Voltage supply...

  • Page 93: Menu Overview

    ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 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 94 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 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 95 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 Technical information / Instruction manual Menu overview Menu item Parameter Selection Default setting Scaling Scaling size Scaling size (dimensionless, mass, vol- Dimensionless ume, height, pressure, flow, others) Scaling unit (unit selection depending on scaling size, user-defined) Scaling format #, #.#, #.##, #.###, #.####...
  • Page 96 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 Technical information / Instruction manual Menu overview Menu item Parameter Selection Default setting Copy instrument Read from sensor, store in sensor settings Special param- See separate menu overview at the end oc the chapter "Menu overview" of the eters operating instructions.
  • Page 97 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 Technical information / Instruction manual Menu overview Menu item Parameter Selection/Display Default setting Simulation Measured value Percent, linearized percent, filling Percent height, distance, scaled, measurement reliability, electronics temperature, measuring rate, operating voltage, cur- rent output, current output 2 Device memory Echo curve of the...
  • Page 98 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 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 99 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 Technical information / Instruction manual Menu overview Menu item Parameter Selection Default setting Damping Integration time 0 … 999 s 1 s Current output Output value Percent, linearized percent, filling Percent height, distance, scaled, measurement reliability, electronics temperature, measuring rate, operating voltage Initial value -...
  • Page 100 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 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 101 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 Technical information / Instruction manual Menu overview Diagnostics Menu item Parameter Selection/Display Default setting Status Diagnosis status Diagnosis status Status parameter Change counter, modification date, adjustment checksum (CRC) current, date check- sum current, checksum (CRC) last SIL locking, date last SIL locking Measured value...

  • Page 102: Special Parameters

    ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 Technical information / Instruction manual Menu overview Menu item Parameter Selection/Display Default setting Diagnostic behav- Echo loss Behaviour in case of echo loss, time Output fault cur- iour until fault signal rent Electronics Outside the specification, output fault...
  • Page 103 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 Technical information / Instruction manual Menu overview Parameter Designation Presentation Default setting Safety on the vessel bot- 1.000 m tom or measuring range + ...m Correction of the propa- 0.0 % gation speed ∆v SP5, SP6 Factor for noise averag-...
  • Page 104 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 Technical information / Instruction manual Menu overview Parameter Designation Presentation Default setting SP17 Wide focussing range 240 m SP18 Minimum measurement 6 dB reliability outside focus- sing range SP19 Time for opening the fo- 0 s cussing range SP22...

  • Page 105: Diagnosis, Asset Management And Service

    ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 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 106 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 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 107 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 Technical information / Instruction manual Diagnosis, asset management and service Fig. 46: 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 108 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 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 109: Function Check

    ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 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 110: Maintenance

    ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 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 111 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 Technical information / Instruction manual Diagnosis, asset management and service The following chapters show the basic course of the echo curve and describe the menu functions. Echo curve presentation and description The desired individual curves are displayed on the screen in the "Echo curve"...
  • Page 112 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 Technical information / Instruction manual Diagnosis, asset management and service Fig. 48: Areas in the echo curve window with presentation option "Extended presentation area" The distance arrow marks the level echo detected by the Distance and percentage sensor.
  • Page 113 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 Technical information / Instruction manual Diagnosis, asset management and service → The high-resolution display of the echo curve is necessary for a meaningful assessment of the echo curve. The entire reading area considered by the sensor, including all Extended presentation securities, is displayed.
  • Page 114 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 Technical information / Instruction manual Diagnosis, asset management and service Designation Additional information Echo curve Clicking with left mouse button on echo provides indication of associat- ed echo data Detection curve False signal suppression Echo curve unfiltered Is only visible in the service login and...
  • Page 115 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 Technical information / Instruction manual Diagnosis, asset management and service Designation Function Additional information Load recording Loading curves from a Function only in offline previous service record mode available Print view Printing the echo curve and exporting it as a pdf file...

  • Page 116: Rectify Faults

    ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 Technical information / Instruction manual Diagnosis, asset management and service Symbol Function To the next recording To the end of the recording Load recording from device Below the echo curve, the detected echoes are listed in Additional information tabular form with additional information.
  • Page 117 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 Technical information / Instruction manual Diagnosis, asset management and service The first measures are: Fault rectification • Evaluation of fault messages • Checking the output signal • Treatment of measurement errors 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.
  • Page 118 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 Technical information / Instruction manual Diagnosis, asset management and service Measurement error with constant level Fault description Cause Rectification Measured value Min./max. adjustment not correct Adapt min./max. adjustment shows a too low or Incorrect linearization curve Adapt linearization curve too high level...
  • Page 119 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 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 120 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 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 121: Software Update

    ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 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 122 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 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 122...

  • Page 123: Dismount

    ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 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 124: Certificates, Approvals And Certifications

    ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 Technical information / Instruction manual Certificates, approvals and certifications 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 125 ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 Technical information / Instruction manual Certificates, approvals and certifications • 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. page 125...

  • Page 126: Supplement

    ® Modbus and Levelmaster protocol NivoRadar Series NR 8200 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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