Flow measurement transmitter for radar sensors (124 pages)
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F L O W p o r t a b l e Instruction Manual Flow Transmitter NivuFlow Mobile 600 / NivuFlow Mobile 600 Ex Firmware Version: 5.2.x Revised Instruction Manual Document Revision 05 / 09.06.2023 Original Instruction Manual: German / Rev. 05 as of 30.01.2023...
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INCHEON, Korea 21984 austria@nivus.com Phone +82 32 2098588 www.nivus.com Fax +82 32 2098590 jhkwon@nivuskorea.com www.nivuskorea.com NIVUS Sp. z o.o., Poland ul. Hutnicza 3 / B-18 NIVUS Vietnam 81-212 Gdynia, Poland Phone +48 58 7602015 238/78 Phan Trung Street Fax +48 58 7602014 Tan Tien Ward, Bin Hoa City biuro@nivus.pl...
Copyrights and Property Rights Copyrights and Property Rights The contents of this document including tables and drawings are proprietary to NIVUS GmbH and are not to be reproduced or copied without express written permission. Violations oblige to compensation. Important This instruction manual - even in parts - may exclusively be copied or translated in any other way with the express written consent of NIVUS GmbH.
Diagnostics v-Paths": Fig. and text for "Alignment" updated; Chap. "53 Dismantling/Disposal“: note on „EU WEEE Directive" changed; Chap. "Approvals and Certificates" updated Address NIVUS France updated; Chap. "1.3.1 Colour Code for Wires 10.07.2019 and Single Wires", "5 Disclaimer", "22.1.3 Operation/Charging via alternative Power Source", Chap.
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Revision History NivuFlow Mobile" added; Chap. "30 Connection Setup": "Session Timeout" removed; Chap. "31.3 Menus": "Alarm" added; Chap. "32.2 Parameterising a diametral 1-Path Measurement", "35 Parameterisation via Quick Start", "36.2.3 Menu - System", "36.2.7 Menu - Quick Start" changed; Chap. "36.2.8 Menu - Alarm" added; Chap. "37.3.1 Analogue Inputs", "37.3.3 Digital Inputs"...
Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 Table of Contents Copyrights and Property Rights Revision History Table of Contents General About this Manual..................11 Applicable Documentation ..............11 Signs and Definitions used ..............11 Abbreviations used ................12 1.3.1 Colour code for wires and single conductors ......... 12 Connections and Control Elements............
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24.2 Installation of Clamp-On Sensors ............40 24.3 Installation of wetted Sensors ............. 42 25 10-pole/18-pole Plugs ................44 25.1 Use at NIVUS ..................44 25.2 Special Features and Handling ............44 26 Connection of Sensors ................45 26.1 Cable for Sensor Connection .............. 45 26.2 Connecting Sensors ................
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Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 33.3 Menus....................64 Commissioning Examples 34 Measuring with Clamp-On Sensors ............65 34.1 General....................65 34.2 Parameterisation of a diametral 1-path Measurement ......65 34.2.1 Simple Parameterisation Procedure ..........65 34.2.2 Extended Parameterisation Procedure .......... 68 35 Measuring with wetted Sensors ..............
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44.5.4 Parameter Reset ................116 44.5.5 Feature Unlock ................116 44.5.6 Update NivuFlow Mobile 600 ............119 44.5.7 Update Bootloader ............... 119 44.6 Menu Storage Mode ................119 45 Parameter Menu Communication ............121 46 Parameter Menu Display ............... 127 47 Parameter Menu Battery (12V) .............
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Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 49.5 Menu >Alarm< / >Battery (12V)< ............136 49.6 Menu >Alarm< / >Analogue Input x< ..........137 49.7 Menu >Alarm< / >Digital Input< ............138 Diagnostics 50 Basics of the Diagnostics Menu ............139 51 Menu Diagnostics v-Paths ..............140 52 Menu Diagnostics Inputs/Outputs ............
If you should have problems to understand information contained within this instruction man- ual either contact a member company of the NIVUS-Group or one of the distributors for fur- ther support. The member companies of the NIVUS-Group cannot be held responsible for damage to persons or material due to incorrectly understood information in this instruction.
Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 Abbreviations used 1.3.1 Colour code for wires and single conductors The abbreviations of colours for wire and single conductor labelling follow the international colour code according IEC 60757. Black Brown Orange Yellow Green Blue Violet...
General 2.1.2 Rechargeable battery blocks The battery blocks are charged either when installed or when removed with the aid of the charger (available as an accessory). WARNING Risk of explosion when charging the battery pack in Ex areas The battery pack may only be charged outside the Ex area. Never within Ex areas. There are two different variants for charging the battery blocks when they are installed: •...
Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 Interfaces The transmitter is equipped with several interfaces. These are on the back of the enclosure and on the top of the unit respectively. Sensor socket v2/h Multifunction socket I/O 2G/3G/4G Antenna socket Sensor socket v1 USB-A interface (accessible when the enclosure cover is open) 2G/3G/4G SIM card slot (in connection with 2G/3G/4G antenna;...
Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Used Symbols and Signal Words Information on the Valuation of Accident Levels The general warning symbol indicates the risk of personal injuries or death. In the text section the general warning symbol is used in combination with the signal words de- scribed below.
Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 Warning Notices on the Device (optional) General Warning Notice This symbol refers the operator or user to content in this manual. Consideration of the information contained herein is necessary to maintain the protection provided by the unit for installation and in operation.
Safety Instructions Special safety and Precautionary Measures When working with the NIVUS equipment, the following safety and precautionary measures must be observed and followed generally and at all times. These warnings and notes are not repeated for each description within the document.
The companies of the NIVUS-Group assume no liability • for consequential damages resulting from a change in this document. The companies of the NIVUS-Group reserve the right to change the contents of the document including this disclaimer without prior notice. •...
The NivuFlow Mobile 600 is designed and produced according to the current state of the art and the recognised safety rules at the time of publication of this document.
Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 Ex Approval for Sensors The Ex approval of the sensors is enclosed with the technical description for transit time sensors. Duties of the Operator Important Notice In the EEA (European Economic Area), the national transposition of the Framework Di-...
Safety Instructions 10 Requirements for the Personnel Installation, commissioning and maintenance may only be carried out by personnel who fulfil the following conditions: • Qualified personnel with appropriate training • Authorisation by plant operator Qualified Personnel in the sense of these instructions or the warnings on the product itself are persons who are familiar with the installation, assembly, commissioning and operation of the product and who have the qualifications appropriate to their job, such as Training and instruction or authorisation to switch circuits and devices/systems on...
• Instruction manual with EU Declaration(s) of Conformity (printed copy or as link to the NIVUS download centre); It includes all information required for the operation of the NivuFlow Mobile. Check additional accessories according to the order against the delivery note.
Otherwise, the same conditions apply with regard to external influences as for storage (see Chap. "13 Storage"). Return In the event of a return, send the unit to NIVUS GmbH in Eppingen carriage paid and in the original packaging. Items that have not been sufficiently franked will not be accepted! In general, a return note (incl.
14 Transmitter NivuFlow Mobile 600 (IP67) 15 Enclosure (IP68 with closed enclosure cover) 16 Mobile phone SIM card slot (in connection with 2G/3G/4G antenna) Fig. 16-1 Device construction NivuFlow Mobile 600 with enclosure Page 24 NFM600 - BA - Rev. 05 / 09.06.2023...
The information in this instruction manual only applies to the device type indicated on the title page. The nameplates are attached to the side of the enclosure and contain the following in- formation: • Name and address NIVUS GmbH • CE label •...
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Fig. 17-1 Nameplate (Part 1) NivuFlow Mobile 600 (Example Ex Device) Fig. 17-2 Ex nameplate (Part 2, only for Ex Devices) NivuFlow Mobile 600 Check nameplates Check by means of the nameplates whether the supplied device corresponds with your order.
Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 Transducers The structure and description of the associated sensors as well as their technical data can be found in the corresponding instructions or technical descriptions. 19 Equipment 19.1 Device Versions The portable transmitter is manufactured in different versions. The table below provides an overview on the different versions.
Product Specification Accessories see Chapter "60 Accessories". 19.2 Add-On Function Licences The transmitter can be equipped with supplementary functions at extra charge. The following function extensions are currently available as (software) licences: • FTP/SMTP client for data transmission via FTP server (NFM LIZENZ FTP), see Chap.
Functional Description 20 Areas of Use The NivuFlow Mobile 600 is a portable measuring system for flow measurement. It is de- signed mainly for use in the measurement of slightly polluted to clean, clear aqueous liquids of the most varied compositions.
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If both sensors receive the transmitted ultrasonic impulses at the same time, then there is no difference in transit time. No flow is present. The NivuFlow Mobile 600 works with both clamp-on sensors and wetted sensors. The clamp- on sensors are attached to the outside of the pipe. Here, the penetration of the pipe material is also calculated and taken into account.
Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 Sensor 1, Path 1 Sensor 2, Path 1 Sensor 1, Path 2 Sensor 2, Path 2 Pipe diameter (for sensor installation at 45° angle) Fig. 21-2 Transit time measurement principle with two paths When installing the sensors at a 45° angle, the distance between sensor 1 and sensor 2 or sensor 3 and sensor 4 corresponds approximately to the inner pipe diameter.
PU Adhesive Plates on the Enclosure Frame Before using the NivuFlow Mobile 600 for the first time, make sure that the PU adhesive plates on the enclosure frame have already been removed. If not, remove and clean the enclosure frame if necessary.
The protection class of the (closed) device is IP68 even with open connection sockets. Damaged or lost covers can be reordered from NIVUS at extra costs. 23 Electrical Installation/Power Supply 23.1 General Information on the Power Supply...
Rechargeable battery blocks can be purchased from NIVUS (see Chap. "60 Accessories"). The rechargeable battery is placed in the battery compartment. A second slot is provided di- rectly next to it for a second battery block.
Power Adapter/Charger Only the mains adapter/charger (Fig. 23-1 Pos. 1; NFM0 ZLAD) (available at a charge from NIVUS GmbH) may be used to charge the battery pack. Observe the specifications on the power adapter/charger. Permissible charging temperature for the rechargeable battery block VRLA-AGM: 0 °C…+40 °C...
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Tab. 4 Light colours of the LED *1) If the condition persists, contact the NIVUS customer service (see Chap. "56.2 Customer Service Information"). Charging the inserted battery block See Chapter "23.2.4 Operation/Charging with direct connection to mains power".
(see also "Tips to extend battery life"). Installation of Spare Parts / Wearing Parts The use of spare/wear parts (e.g. rechargeable batteries) that are not approved by NIVUS will invalidate the warranty.
In addition to operation, the battery block in the right-hand slot is also charged here. However, only up to approx. 75 % of the total charging power, which is why NIVUS recommends using the charging tray for charging the battery block (see chapter "23.2.2 Charging the battery block").
Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 Battery slots when charging/discharging In charging mode, only the battery block in the right-hand slot is charged. In battery mode of the rechargeable battery blocks, the battery block with the higher charge level (regardless of the slot) is used until both are at the same voltage level, then both are used simultaneously.
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Installation and Connection Based on this data, the transmitter calculates the exact position data for the sensor mounting. The installation data can be read on the display and operating module (smartphone, tablet, notebook etc.). Fig. 24-1 Output of installation data The following path arrangements are common for flow measurement by clamp-on: •...
When positioning the sensors/connectors, ensure that 1x the diameter must be established as a parallel distance between the sensor centres for each number of times the pipe is pene- trated (guide value). When using NIVUS pipe sensors, the installation angle must be 45°. Page 42...
In conjunction with the NivuFlow Mobile devices and their interfaces on the rear (see Fig. 2-4 on page 14) NIVUS use 10-pole and 18-pole plugs for connection to the multifunction socket and the two sensor sockets. These can be the sensors, the power supply/charger, the con- nector box or also pre-assembled cables for overvoltage protection, external inputs/outputs or an external power supply.
Installation and Connection 26 Connection of Sensors 26.1 Cable for Sensor Connection The sensors are equipped ex works with a permanently connected cable. The sensors of one measurement path basically have the same cable length. The cables must not be extended or shortened. 26.2 Connecting Sensors List of connectable flow velocity sensors see Chapter "16.2 Connectable Sensors/Devices".
(e.g. solar power supply). Never within Ex areas. When using a plug-in power supply unit, NIVUS recommends the types EnerPro 220Tr / 20kA or EnerPro 220Tr / 5kA (Fig. 26-3) for the mains side.
A Connector Box (Fig. 28-1 Pos. 6) is used if, in addition to the max. two paths (four sensors) for the flow velocity sensors on the NivuFlow Mobile 600 (Fig. 28-1 Pos. 1), more than one sensor or actuator is to be connected via the inputs/outputs.
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Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 Connection OFR sensor; function only with NFM550 Input external power supply 12…14 V DC Clamp Function description Power Supply + Internal wiring OFR sensor; function only with NFM550 RxTx- RxTx+ Shield AI1- Analogue Input 1; 0/4…20 mA; supplied by NFM...
This rod antenna can be inserted through a hole in the canal wall (must be placed individually) and should thus enable better data transmis- sion. This rod antenna can be purchased from NIVUS at extra costs. ...
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Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 Procedure for connection and installation of the Rod Antenna: 1. Screw the rod antenna into the FME socket of the antenna cable adapter. 2. Plug the antenna cable into the socket on the unit (Fig. 29-2) and tighten the screw connection manually.
Commissioning Commissioning 30 Notes to the User Before connecting and operating the NivuFlow Mobile, the instructions below shall be fol- lowed. This instruction manual contains all information required for parameterisation and use of the transmitter. The instruction manual is intended for qualified expert personnel. Appropriate knowledge in the areas of measurement systems, automation technology, control engineering, information technology and wastewater hydraulics are preconditions for putting the NivuFlow Mobile into operation.
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Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 Blue light in the pause between the first long light and the five consecutive ones indicates the number of users logged in: 1x for each user (up to max. four logged-in users are possible) (Tab. 5 Nr. 2…5).
Commissioning Error: Other, undefined error 10 Warning: Data backup (export) to USB stick is running 11 Warning: Firmware update (bootloader ext. FLASH) is running 12 Special code: Start bootloader without USB stick 13 Special code: Firmware update (bootloader int. FLASH) is running 14 Special code: Switch-on sequence without USB stick Tab.
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Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 Work steps on the display and operating module (smartphone, tablet, notebook, PC etc.): 1. Start the display and operating module. 2. Open the corresponding menu using the Settings symbol (Fig. 32-2 Pos. 1). Fig. 32-2 Settings symbol 3.
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Commissioning 6. Start Internet browser. 7. Enter the IP address "192.168.1.1" in the address field and open. After successful connection the display of the NivuFlow Mobile (Fig. 32-6) is shown. Fig. 32-6 Indication of NFM display in the browser 8. To set up a link on the "Home screen" (for direct access), tap the icon for more tabs (Fig.
Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 Fig. 32-9 Link on the start screen 32.3 iOS Operating System Preparations on NivuFlow Mobile: 1. Ensure power supply: at least one charged rechargeable battery block in the unit or alternatively via the multifunction socket (see Chapter "23.2.3 Opera- tion/charging via an alternative voltage source").
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Commissioning Fig. 32-11 Settings symbol 3. Select WLAN (Fig. 32-12 Pos. 1). Fig. 32-12 WLAN symbol 4. In the WLAN list select the NFM (Fig. 32-13 Pos. 1) with the corresponding SSID (delivery status = serial number). Fig. 32-13 WLAN list 5.
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Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 Fig. 32-15 Indication of NFM display in the browser 8. To set up a link on the Home screen (for direct access), tap the "Provide" icon (Fig. 32-16 Pos. 1). Fig. 32-16 Set up link 9.
Commissioning Fig. 32-18 Confirm adding The shortcut (Fig. 32-19 Pos. 1) appears on the start screen and can be used for immediate entry without entering the IP address. This link can also be used with any other NivuFlow Mobile unit after the respective selection in the WLAN list.
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Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 Fig. 32-20 Waking up the NivuFlow Mobile Work steps on the display and operating module (smartphone, tablet, notebook, PC etc.): 1. Start the display and operating module. 2. Go to the overview of the available (WLAN) networks (Fig. 32-21 Pos. 2).
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Commissioning Fig. 32-24 Indication of NFM display in the browser 7. To set up a favourite in the browser (for direct access), tap the star for "Favour- ites" (Fig. 32-25 Pos. 1) (Google Chrome is used as an example) and confirm with "Done"...
NivuFlow Mobile 600 33 Menu Control/Overview 33.1 Overview Display Via the NIVUS display you can see at any time where you are in the menu and which entries you are currently editing. Menu / Back (depending on the display view) Display Area 1 (output field 1 for the flow measurement) Display Area 2 (output field 2...5 for level, average velocity, medium temperature and...
Commissioning The transmitter remains in service mode until the session ends. The session can be ended by: • Closing the browser • Selecting "Logout" in the top right display corner • Setting the transmitter to powerdown mode (via >System< / >Service< / >Powerdown<) •...
Guided, quick parameterisation of simple measuring points Quick Start Activate the alarm for sensor errors and set the upper and lower Alarm limits/thresholds at which an alarm is sent by e-mail via the NIVUS WebPortal. Tab. 6 Menu overview Page 64...
Commissioning Examples Commissioning Examples 34 Measuring with Clamp-On Sensors 34.1 General Measurements with clamp-on sensors can be carried out very easily and with little effort. The sensors are attached to the pipe from the outside. Before installing the sensor for clamp-on measurement, the measuring section must be pre- pared and the measurement place parameterised.
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Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 Fig. 34-1 Selection path arrangement Notes on the Medium If your medium to be measured is not in the displayed selection, select "Custom". Then another menu item opens in which you must enter, for example, the speed of sound of the medium.
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Commissioning Examples entering the circumference and wall thickness. The transmitter complements the remaining parameters. 10. Select the wall material using the selection menu (stainless steel). No further entries are necessary - the subsequent parameters (lining, sludge level etc.) remain at their factory settings. Whenever a relevant parameter is changed in the >Measurement Place<...
Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 Fig. 34-4 Entering the mounting angle (clamp-on) In the field >Lengthwise Distance< the mounting distance between the two sensors can be read in the display. The distance is always the clearance between the two sensors.
Commissioning Examples 6. Menu >v-Paths<: Select sensor and enter mounting angle. Here you can read the >Distance Lengthwise< and the >Path Length< for mounting the clamp-on sensors. 35 Measuring with wetted Sensors The parameterisation for a measurement place with wetted sensors is essentially analogous to the parameterisation when using clamp-on sensors.
• Menu and Logout Icons • Measurement place name and service symbol, if applicable • Date and Time In operation mode the NivuFlow Mobile 600 displays the following important measured values in the main area: • Flow • Level •...
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Main Screen Lower scaling range for the diagram Measurement place name and service symbol, if applicable Date and Time Icon for logging out the operating and display module Fig. 37-1 Main screen overview A pop-up menu with the most important settings and information can be accessed directly via the fields of the main display with a mouse click (left button).
Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 38 Display Fields 38.1 Display Field Flow When clicking on the pop-up menus, the transmitter opens the following pages: • Settings: >Application< / >Measurement Place<; see Chapter "42.1 Menu Measurement Place" starting on page 88 •...
Main Screen Fig. 38-2 Opened display fields with level 38.3 Display Field Velocity When clicking on the pop-up menus, the transmitter opens the following pages: • Settings: >Application< / >v-Paths<; see Chapter "42.2 Menu v-Paths" starting on page 93 • Diagnostics: >Application<...
Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 Fig. 38-3 Opened display fields with velocity 38.4 Temperature Display Field When clicking on the pop-up menu, the transmitter opens the following page: • Display: >Display<; see Chapter "46 Parameter Menu Display" starting on page 127 Fig.
Main Screen 38.5 Display Field Total When clicking on the pop-up menu, the transmitter opens the following page: • Display: >Display<; see Chapter "46 Parameter Menu Display" starting on page 127 Fig. 38-5 Opened display fields with total NFM600 - BA - Rev. 05 / 09.06.2023 Page 75...
Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 Setting Parameters 39 General Programming In principle, changed parameters do not become effective before they have been saved. When exiting all menus via the "Back" field, the transmitter checks whether parameters have been changed. Finally, you are asked whether the parameters should be saved.
Setting Parameters 5. Enter the new password and confirm. Up to four users can access the transmitter and its parameterisation simultaneously via the WLAN access. Simultaneous access is not indicated or logged. If changes in the parameterisation are necessary, make sure that this is done in consultation and that there is no simultaneous access.
Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 10. If necessary, insert a second rechargeable battery block. 11. Replace the cover over the battery compartment with the hexagon socket screws and close the cover. 39.5 Automatic Data Transmission to USB Stick Normally, data stored on the NivuFlow Mobile is transmitted to the display and control module via WLAN.
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However, if you confirm with >No<, nothing is deleted and the >Country Settings< page opens. Previously connected sensors are detected If the transmitter detects already connected NIVUS sensors during the sensor scan, their data is taken over directly. Fig. 40-2 Security query "Deleting Parameters and Data"...
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Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 Fig. 40-3 Menu >Country Settings< 6. Continue with the arrow keys to go the next page >Measurement Place<. 7. Parameterise the measurement place: Define measurement place name, transit time mode, path arrangement, number of paths, medium, temperature (of the medium), canal profile with dimensions, wall material and possibly lining.
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Setting Parameters See also Chap. "45 Parameter Menu Communication". Fig. 40-5 Menu >Communication< 12. Return to the main menu with "Back": The query for saving the parameters is made. If >Yes< is selected, saving is confirmed with the message "Successful!". Press >OK<...
41 Parameter Functions 41.1 Main Menu The NivuFlow Mobile 600 is parameterised via the total of eight settings menus. The individual menus are explained in greater detail starting with Chapter "42 Parameter Menu Application". In the main menu there are eight icons with the functions described be- low.
Setting Parameters Moreover, the required analogue and digital inputs and outputs can be defined here: • Functions • Measurement Ranges • Measurement Spans • Limit Values This menu provides diagnostic options for: • Transducers • Inputs and outputs • Overall system •...
Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 41.2.3 Menu – System Fig. 41-4 Menu System This menu contains information on the transmitter: • Firmware version • Article No • Serial number • Information on battery voltage and credits/licences In addition, the following settings are possible: •...
Setting Parameters 41.2.4 Menu - Communication Fig. 41-5 Menu Communication This menu contains the setting options for communication with other systems: • WLAN • Mobile 41.2.5 Menu - Display Fig. 41-6 Menu Display This menu defines the five display fields of the main display. NFM600 - BA - Rev.
At voltages <11.5 V (capacity 20 %), voltage dips and undervoltage shutdown may occur during data transmission. NIVUS recommends replacing the rechargeable battery blocks at the latest when the re- maining capacity is 20 %. Tip:...
Setting Parameters Fig. 41-8 Menu Quick Start This menu enables quick parameterisation of simple measurement places using the factory settings for various parameters. Depending on the number of connected v-sensors/paths and use of the analogue and digital inputs, there are up to nine pages in the >Quick Start< menu: •...
Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 Fig. 41-9 Menu Alarm The Alarm menu consists of up to nine sub-items, depending on the parameterisation of the transmitter: >Flow<, >Velocity<, >Sound Velocity Medium<, >Water Temperature<, >Battery (12V)<, >Analogue Input 1<, >Analogue Input 2<, >Analogue Input 3< and >Digital Input<.
Setting Parameters • Transit Time Mode • Arrangement/Number of Paths • Measurement Medium and Medium Temperature • Type and dimensions of the channel profile • Pipe Material (incl. lining) • Possibly fixed settings for sediments (sludge level) • Low-flow suppression •...
Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 Path Arrangement in Transit Time Mode >Wetted< Measurement with wetted sensors can be diametrical or chordal. The choices are: • Diametral \ • Diametral V • Diametral VV • Chordal \ • Chordal V •...
Setting Parameters 42.1.5 (Medium) Temperature The temperature of the medium is required to calculate the sensor distance (mounting) and must be entered as accurately as possible. 42.1.6 Channel Profiles With the NivuFlow Mobile with clamp-on measurement, you can choose between "Pipe" and "Rectangle".
Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 42.1.7 Wall material Different pipe materials also have different properties in the speed of sound. The most common pipe materials are stored in the selection menu. Based on this selection and the specification of the measurement medium, the transmitter calculates the sound propagation time for the measurement.
The basic structure is the same for all of them, but the sensors and values displayed can vary depending on the application. The transmitter recognises the connected NIVUS sensors and automatically adopts their se- rial and article numbers with the associated data.
In horizontal pipelines, the top and bottom of the pipe should be avoided as installation lo- cations (risk of sludge, air bubbles). NIVUS recommend a mounting angle of 45°. This is where you set the angle at which the sensors are clamped onto the pipe or installed.
Expert knowledge required The value of the weighting depends on the application and the sensor position. Such applications require extensive knowledge of fluid mechanics and require the use of NIVUS commissioning personnel or an authorised specialist company. Fig. 42-6 Weighting v-Paths 42.2.3...
Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 Fig. 42-7 Limiting the Velocity Evaluation 42.3 Menu Inputs and Outputs (analogue and digital) In this menu, the functions of the analogue and digital inputs and outputs are defined. Further parameter settings such as measurement and output spans, offsets, limit values, error reac- tions etc.
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Setting Parameters Alternatively, the transmitter can be used as an additional data logger for measured values from external systems or to supply analogue sensors. The actual task as a flow transmitter is not affected by this. Fig. 42-9 Analogue input inactive / external measurement value The following values must be selected/entered in >External Measurement Value<.
Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 The following values must be selected/entered in >i-Sensor (4-20 mA)<. • Selection/input options: Designation: manual input Linearisation: >2-Point< or >Table< For >2-Point< linearisation: manual input of the values for 4 or 20 mA For >Table< linearisation: manual entry of the number of >Entries<, then select >Table<, fill in and confirm...
Setting Parameters Value at 5/10 V: manual input Value at error: >0 V< or >Hold Value< or >10 V< • External Reading Measurement values applied to the analogue input and linearised, if applicable, can be output here again. Selection/input options: Analogue input: >Input 1<...
Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 • Runtime The duration of the signal present at the digital input is recorded and stored by the sys- tem. This recording is used, for example, for pump or device running times. The running time is stored in seconds/recording interval.
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Setting Parameters • Sampling In connection with a customer's sampler, its cyclic control can be defined. Selection/input options: Logic: >Normally open< or >Normally closed< Level: manual input Quantity: manual input Duration: manual input Thresholds can be defined for the following limit contacts. The definition applies either to overshoots or to undershoots, combined thresholds are not possible.
Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 • Limit Contact external Reading A digital signal is output when the entered high external reading limit value is exceeded. If the flow falls below the low external reading limit value, this digital signal is reset = hysteresis function to prevent fluttering outputs.
Setting Parameters 43.1 Menu Trend The trend display is a visualising recorder function. When the trend display is selected, cur- rent and previously stored (historical) measurement data can be accessed. Date/Time Selection Range of representation Automatic scaling for max. range Representation screen with guides Date/timeline (selected point in time) Automatic scaling zero point...
Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 >Range (Period of representation)< The selection of the range determines which period is to be displayed in the display area. Selection Representation in the Display Area Left Margin Right Margin Guides Hour 0 Minutes 59 Minutes...
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Setting Parameters Total Day 1: total of 20 hours Day 2: power failure - no totalising Total Day 3: total of 21 hours Total Day 4: total of 24 hours Power failure Power back again Fig. 43-5 Scheme of Totalising •...
Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 43.3 Menu Data Memory Fig. 43-7 Menu Data Memory The transmitter has an internal data memory (max. 182,398 measuring cycles, after which it is overwritten). The data stored in it can be transferred partially or completely to a file or to an USB stick.
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Such data sets should only be activated by specially trained service personnel or developers of the NIVUS GmbH. These data sets can quickly become very large. If necessary contact NIVUS.
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Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 Important Notice Deleted data cannot be restored! • >Load Parameters< With this function a previously saved parameter file can be loaded from the USB stick or the operating device to the transmitter. • >Save Parameters<...
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Maximum noise on channel <x> with the p<x>_nmax_dn [dBµ] Expert direction of flow / downstream (x is placeholder for the sensor number: p1, p2, p3 etc.) Expert NIVUS-internal analysis channels diag_badblocks [-] Expert NIVUS-internal analysis channels diag_mappedblocks [-] Tab. 8 Information on the data (data depth) NFM600 - BA - Rev.
Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 44 Parameter Menu System 44.1 Menu Information Fig. 43-1 Menu – System – Information The menu >Information< is a display menu. It contains the following information on the de- vice: • Serial number and article number •...
Setting Parameters Fig. 44-2 Country Setting - Language - Date Format 44.2.1 (Operating) Language All listed languages (Fig. 44-2) provide texts in the national language or the substitute lan- guage English. 44.2.2 Date Format The following date formats can be set: •...
Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 >Units System< The choices are: • Metric • English • American The adjustable units depend on the previous selection of the unit system: • ³ In the metric system: l, m , cm/s etc. •...
UTC (en.: "Universal Time Coordi- nated"). The time zones are defined by "plus" or "minus" hours compared to UTC. NIVUS strongly recommends keeping the system time of the transmitter and defining the respective time zone and also summer/winter times by the >Time Zone (UTC)<.
If >Time Server (SNTP)< is activated, the data logger is automatically synchronised with a time server. The SNTP protocol is used for this. You can select from "Off", "NIVUS" and "Custom". With "Custom", the server path must also be entered.
• Powerdown (switching off the transmitter to energy-saving mode) • Parameter reset (back to default settings) • Feature Unlock • Update NivuFlow Mobile 600 • Update Bootloader Fig. 44-7 Service 44.5.1 Service Level The service levels are divided into different access levels and protected accordingly with passwords.
Data transfer via FTP and e-mail is additionally available via a combined licence and can ei- ther be ordered when placing the order or subsequently at any time. The link to the NIVUS WebPortal (for the activation of this licence) will be sent by e-mail to the customer or the responsible country representative * ) after dispatch of the ordered de- vice or following the subsequent licence order.
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NFM device and, on the other hand, initiate the licensing process. 2. After receiving the NFM device, log in to the NIVUS WebPortal and open the "Li- cences" tab. The access data was sent in advance by NIVUS via e-mail to an agreed e-mail address.
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NIVUS, processes are started which initiate the licensing process. 2. After receiving the access data, log in to the NIVUS WebPortal and open the "Li- cences" tab. The access data was sent by NIVUS via e-mail to an agreed e-mail ad- dress.
44.5.6 Update NivuFlow Mobile 600 Upload of a NivuFlow Mobile firmware saved on USB. Important Notice Update only in consultation with NIVUS GmbH or the responsible local (country) repre- sentation. 44.5.7 Update Bootloader Upload of a bootloader software saved on USB.
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Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 • >Event Mode< The event mode is an extended cycle mode. It has the same parameters and function- ality as the cycle mode. In addition, it is possible to switch to the >Event Interval< by recognising that a defined measurand has been exceeded or undershot (see page 120).
The data can be selected/displayed there. In order for the respective meas- uring point to be displayed correctly on the overview map in the NIVUS WebPortal, i.e. with the correct GPS coordinates, their setting must be carried out correctly once at the beginning.
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Without these GPS coordinates, the measuring point will not be displayed correctly on the overview map in the NIVUS WebPortal, but the data will be assigned to the correct measurement place in any case. 3. Use the >Start Data Transmission< button to send data once to ensure that the con- nection is successfully established and the GPS coordinates are transmitted.
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SIM card and a new PIN must be entered. >Provider<: Select the provider; available are NIVUS automatic mode (only in connection with NIVUS SIM cards), T-Mobile Germany, Vodafone Germany, O2, NIVUS, NIVUS Vodafone and user-defined (for all customer SIM cards, except those mentioned above);...
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• >MQTT< Transmission to the NIVUS WebPortal; alternatively, a direct connection to customer systems can be realised via the MQTT protocol, contact the NIVUS customer service for this. If the transmission is to be carried out via MQTT, activate the checkbox. The set- tings for transmission to the NIVUS WebPortal are already preconfigured.
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Setting Parameters • >FTP< Transmission to a customer FTP server or to the D2W data portal. Available as additionally bookable function licence NFM0 LIZENZ FTP (see Chap. "19.2 Add-On Function Licences" and "44.5.5 Feature Unlock"). For transmission to a FTP server, activate the checkbox. ...
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Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 >E-Mail Address<: - >From<: E-mail sender address (needs to be accepted by the SMTP server) - >To<: Enter destination e-mail address >SMTP-Server<: Enter e-mail server name (e. g. mail.gmx.net). Provider must support SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protokoll).
Setting Parameters 46 Parameter Menu Display The display menu sets some attributes of the main display. Can be modified: • Name of the five display fields of the main display • Decimal places of the individual values Fig. 46-1 Main display and output fields Output Fields The five output fields of the main display (Flow, Level, Velocity, Temperature and Total) can be freely defined in terms of designation and number of decimal places.
One NIVUS rechargeable battery block installed. The exact data on the rechargeable battery block are known and stored in the firmware. Setting the number of NIVUS battery blocks enables the correct display of the recharge- able/battery power in the menu >System< / >Information<.
Setting Parameters Fig. 47-1 Menu Battery (12V) 48 Parameter Menu Quick Start The parameter menu >Quick Start< is divided in up to nine pages (depending on the number of v-paths). Part of the pages are input pages and define measurement place, v-sensors etc. Other pages are display pages and give information about the installation data of the sen- sors, the strength of the signal etc.
Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 Under >Country Settings< the following parameters are set: • (Operating) Language • Date Format • Units and data units • System Time, Time Zone and Time Server • Storage mode Operation Mode Storage Cycle ...
Setting Parameters 48.3 Menu >Quick Start< / >v-Path x< Fig. 48-3 v-Path 1 Under >v-Path 1< and >v-Path 2< the following parameters are shown: • Distance Lengthwise • Path Length • Signal strength The shown values for the distance lengthwise and the path length can be used for the instal- lation of the sensors.
Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 The individual settings are explained in Chapter "42.3.1 Analogue Inputs". 48.5 Menu >Quick Start< / >Digital Input 1< Fig. 48-5 Digital Input 1 Under >Digital Input 1< the according parameters are set for: •...
>Application< and thus activated (see Chap. "42.3.1 Analogue Inputs" and "42.3.3 Digital Inputs"). For details beyond these operating instructions, on alarm management, alarm messages, alarm overview, status information etc. see also the NIVUS WebPortal manual. 49.1 Menu >Alarm< / >Flow< Fig. 49-1 Flow For the >Flow<...
Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 49.2 Menu >Alarm< / >Velocity< Fig. 49-2 Velocity For the >Velocity< sub-item, up to five different threshold values can be entered using the "+" and "-" keys for >Upper Thresholds Entries< and for >Lower Thresholds Entries<. When these are reached, an alarm e-mail is to be issued.
Setting Parameters 49.3 Menu >Alarm< / >Sound Velocity Medium< Fig. 49-3 Sound Velocity Medium For the >Sound Velocity Medium< sub-item, up to five different threshold values can be en- tered using the "+" and "-" keys for >Upper Thresholds Entries< and for >Lower Thresh- olds Entries<.
Such errors are e.g. cable faults, interruptions, short circuits etc. NIVUS recommend checking this box to receive an alarm e-mail if a flow velocity sensor is defective or the pipe in which the measurement is being taken has run dry. Both errors lead to failure of the flow measurement.
Setting Parameters 49.6 Menu >Alarm< / >Analogue Input x< Fig. 48-6 Analogue Input 1 For the >Analogue Input x< sub-item, up to five different threshold values can be entered us- ing the "+" and "-" keys for >Upper Thresholds Entries< and for >Lower Thresholds En- tries<.
Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 49.7 Menu >Alarm< / >Digital Input< Fig. 49-7 Digital Input In the sub-item >Digital Input< a check mark can be set to activate an alarm e-mail when a digital "high" occurs at the digital input.
Diagnostics Diagnostics 50 Basics of the Diagnostics Menu Fig. 50-1 Menu Diagnostics The menu >Diagnostics< can be found in the >Application< menu. Diagnostics is divided into four submenus. The Diagnostics menu and all submenus are purely display and simulation menus. In this section, settings for the following areas can be displayed or simulated: •...
Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 51 Menu Diagnostics v-Paths Fig. 51-1 Menu Diagnostics v-Paths / Alignment This menu is only needed for analysis purposes. In case of disturbances or uncertainties in the transit time measurement, various factors can be used to determine the cause.
Important Notice Due to the extremely high risk potential and the incalculable consequences of inadequate or incorrect simulation or disregard of the safety instructions, NIVUS hereby decline any responsibility whatsoever for any personal injury or damage to property in any amount! This menu is divided into analogue inputs, analogue outputs, digital inputs and digital outputs.
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Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 Fig. 52-1 Menu Input/Outputs • >Analogue Inputs< The current values present at the respective analogue inputs and the (medium) temper- ature, if available, are displayed. With the i-Sensor HART at analogue input 1, its individual diagnosis can also be started.
>VZoom< of graphic: X1, X2, X5, X10, X20 and X50 >Scaling< of graphic: time and distance >Download<: of the current data or the screenshot (as .csv file) for analysis by NIVUS >Audio< for acoustic support when aligning the sensors • >Signal Scan< (Fig. 53-2) More accurate representation of the signal ...
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Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 Fig. 53-2 Signal scan • >Signal Scan Envelope< (Fig. 53-3) Determining the real start of the upcoming signal >Direction Selection<: Upstream (against flow direction), Downstream (in flow direction) and Up-/Downstream >VZoom< of graphic: X1, X2, X5, X10, X20 and X50 ...
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>FFT<: for the representation of the frequency spectrum >Download< of the current data or the screenshots (as .csv file) for analysis by NIVUS Fig. 53-4 Correlation / transmission signal (transmitting power high / medium / low) • >Noise< (Fig. 53-5) Display of unwanted background noise during signal evaluation.
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Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 Fig. 53-5 Noise • >Sensor Test< (Fig. 53-6) Function test of a connected sensor; obstacles such as air and deposits are detected. If no sensor is detected (defective, cable break etc.) the curve appears like in the right picture in Fig.
Diagnostics 54 Simulation DANGER Effect on Plant Sections A simulation of the NivuFlow Mobile outputs directly accesses all downstream plant sec- tions without any safety interlock. Observe the regulations of the warning notice on page 141! The simulation is terminated with the "Back" field. In this menu, a theoretical flow can be simulated.
In densely populated areas, Change the WLAN channel; other WLAN networks may be contact the NIVUS hotline if interfering - WLAN is necessary. overloaded. See Chap. "56.2 Customer Service Information". Incorrect IP address in the Use the correct IP address: browser address field.
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Mounting at the crown of the pipe is unsuitable as air bubbles can form in the pipe and therefore no measurement is possible. NIVUS recommends a mounting angle of -45° to +45° to the horizontal. See "Mounting Instruction Transit Time Sensors".
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Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 Problem/Error Possible Reason Problem/Troubleshooting The value at "Gain" Causes can be present individually (amplification) in the display or in combination: graphic at >Application< / Too many scatterers (dirt >Diagnostics< / >v-Paths< / particles, air/gas bubbles) in the >Alignment<...
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Troubleshooting Problem/Error Possible Reason Problem/Troubleshooting Measurement duration (min. or Reduce or reset the measurement max.) set too high. duration (min. or max.) under >Application< / >System Times< to default settings. See Chap. "42.1.12 System Times". Difficult hydraulic Optimise measurement conditions, measurement conditions.
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Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 Problem/Error Possible Reason Problem/Troubleshooting Sensor-specific measurement Correct values. delay and measurement See Chap. "42.3.1 Analogue In- duration not correctly set. puts". Check technical data of sensor Use/install a different sensor if and NFM for suitability.
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Outputs< / >Digital Output 1< / >Sum Impulses<. See Chap. "42.3.4 Digital Outputs". Remote data transmission to MQTT protocol not activated. Activate MQTT protocol under NIVUS WebPortal does not >Communication< / >Mobile work Communication< / >MQTT<. See Chap. "45 Parameter Menu Communication".
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-90 dBm. Optimise antenna position, if necessary. See Chap. "45 Parameter Menu Communication". NIVUS SIM card doesn’t work. Under >Communication< / >Mobile< / >SIM Card< / >Provider< check whether "NIVUS Automatic Mode" is activated. Activate if required.
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>Communication< / >Mobile< / >FTP< / >Destination Folder<. See Chap. "45 Parameter Menu Communication". Error messages in the NIVUS ERROR-Connect no operator. Check signal strength under WebPortal log >Communication< / >Mobile< / >Modem Status<; If the signal strength is poor (less than - 100 dBm;...
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Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 Problem/Error Possible Reason Problem/Troubleshooting ERROR-Connect PPP Check signal strength under Timeout. >Communication< / >Mobile< / >Modem Status<; If the signal strength is poor (less than - 100 dBm; the further the value is from 0, the poorer the signal strength) try to optimise the antenna position.
The Type NivuFlow Mobile transmitter is virtually free of calibration, maintenance and wear by design. Nevertheless, NIVUS recommend an annual check of the entire measuring system by the NIVUS customer service. Depending on the area of application of the measuring system, the maintenance interval may vary.
Generally, the verification of instruments and sensors is a basic measure in order to improve operational reliability and to increase the lifetime. Contact the NIVUS customer service to make an appointment (see Chap. "56.2 Customer Service Information"). 56.2 Customer Service Information...
The installation and/or use of such products may therefore negatively alter or invalidate the design properties of your measurement system. NIVUS are not liable for damage caused by the use of non-original parts and non-original ac- cessories. 60 Accessories...
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Instruction Manual NivuFlow Mobile 600 NFM0 ZVER AA Connection cable, NFM analogue output (one side with plug for the multifunction socket, other side with open cable ends); cable length 10 m; When connecting, be sure to observe chapter "25 10-pole/ 18-pole Plugs".
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For details, please contact your sales representative. Tab. 10 Spare Parts and Accessories More accessories and spare parts can be found in the current NIVUS price list. NFM600 - BA - Rev. 05 / 09.06.2023 Page 161...
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