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Technical Description / Mounting Instruction

Particle Concentration Sensor PKM-Vx

Revised Instruction Manual

Document Revision 02 / 22.05.2023

Original Instruction Manual: German / Rev. 02 / 19.04.2023

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Page 1 A N A L Y S I S Technical Description / Mounting Instruction Particle Concentration Sensor PKM-Vx Revised Instruction Manual Document Revision 02 / 22.05.2023 Original Instruction Manual: German / Rev. 02 / 19.04.2023 measure analyse optimise...
Page 2 Technical Description / Mounting Instruction Particle Concentration Sensor NIVUS AG NIVUS Middle East (FZE) Burgstraße 28 Prime Tower 8750 Glarus, Switzerland Business Bay Dubai Phone +41 55 6452066 floor, office C-3 Fax +41 55 6452014 P.O. Box: 112037 swiss@nivus.com Phone +971 4 4580502 www.nivus.com...
Page 3: Copyrights And Property Rights
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.
Page 4: Revision History
Technical Description / Mounting Instruction Particle Concentration Sensor Revision History Rev. Modifications Responsible date Editor Title page and addresses updated; sensor type PKM-V1xxKL… (70°; 22.05.2023 flat shape) added; Chap. "2.2 Warning Notices on the Device (optional)", "10 Scope of Delivery", "14 Return", "15 Product Construction and Overview", "17 Specifications and "18 Equipment/Device Versions"...
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Table of Contents Copyrights and Property Rights Revision History Table of Contents General About this Manual..................7 Applicable Documentation ..............7 Signs and Definitions used ..............7 Abbreviations used ................8 1.3.1 Colour code for wires and single conductors ........8 1.3.2 Article Names ..................
Page 6 Technical Description / Mounting Instruction Particle Concentration Sensor 22 Sensor Positioning in the Measurement Section ........23 22.1 Selecting the Measurement Section ........... 23 22.1.1 Conditions for Calming Sections ............23 22.1.2 Support in the selection/assessment of the measurement place ..24 22.2 Sensor Positioning Examples .............
Page 7: General
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.
Page 8: Abbreviations Used
Technical Description / Mounting Instruction Particle Concentration Sensor 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...
Page 9: Safety Instructions
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.
Page 10: Warning Notices On The Device (Optional)
Warning Label ESD Protection 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.
Page 11: Warranty
For safety and warranty reasons, all work on the sensors that goes beyond the installation and connection measures may only be carried out by NIVUS personnel or by persons or companies authorised by NIVUS.
Page 12: Intended Use
The permissible maximum limit values in Chapter "17 Specifications" must be observed. All cases of use deviating from these limit values, which have not been approved by NIVUS GmbH in writing, are excluded from the liability of the NIVUS-Group.
Page 13: Ex Protection
The Ex approval is only valid in conjunction with the corresponding marking on the name- plate of transmitter and the sensors. The Ex-version of the sensors is matched to the NIVUS transmitters regarding the as- sessment of intrinsically safe electrical systems according to EN 60079-25.
Page 14: Duties Of The Operator
Technical Description / Mounting Instruction Particle Concentration Sensor Duties of the Operator Important Notice In the EEA (European Economic Area), the national transposition of the Framework Di- rective (89/391/EEC) as well as the associated individual directives and, in particular, the Directive (2009/104/EC) concerning the minimum safety and health requirements for the use of work equipment by workers at work, as amended, must be observed and complied with.
Page 15: Delivery, Storage And Transport
Otherwise, the same conditions apply with regard to external influences as for storage (see Chap. "12 Storage"). 14 Return In the event of a return, send the sensor 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.
Page 16: Product Specification
Technical Description / Mounting Instruction Particle Concentration Sensor Product Specification 15 Product Construction and Overview 15.1 Sensor Components Mounting plate/base plate (Piezo/sound transducer) sensors for particle concentration measurement Acoustic coupling layer Sensor body Temperature sensor (without illustration; inside the sensor body on the circuit board) Cable gland Sensor cable Fig.
Page 17: Sensor Dimensions
The nameplates are attached to the mounting/base plate or the sensor body or at the end of the cable (protected by means of a transparent protective tube) and contain the follow- ing information: • Name and address NIVUS GmbH • CE label •...
Page 18: Specifications
Technical Description / Mounting Instruction Particle Concentration Sensor Fig. 16-1 Nameplate Sensor PKM-Vx (Example Ex Device) Fig. 16-2 Ex Nameplate Sensor PKM-Vx (addition) Fig. 16-3 Nameplate Sensor Cable PKM-Vx (Example Ex Device) Fig. 16-4 Ex Nameplate Sensor Cable PKM-Vx (addition) Check nameplates Check by means of the nameplates whether the supplied device corresponds with your order.
Page 19 Product Specification PKM-V1xxxKL: low levels Flow Velocity Min. 0.1 m/s with rainwater Min. 0.2 m/s in rivers / natural water bodies Max. 3 m/s (independent of medium) Mass density 1100…2650 g/l Calming section upstream 1 m at v = 0.1 m/s average of sensor 4 m at v...
Page 20: Equipment/Device Versions
Technical Description / Mounting Instruction Particle Concentration Sensor Protection IP68 Operation Temperature -20 °C…+50 °C / Ex version -20 °C…+60 °C / Non-Ex version Storage Temperature -30 °C…+60 °C Operation Pressure Max. 4 bar without pressure measurement cell; Max. 1 bar with pressure measurement cell Cable Lengths 10 / 15 / 20 / 30 / 40 / 50 / 60 / 70 / 80 / 90 / 100 m Cable Types...
Page 21 Product Specification V10D With pressure measurement cell for level measurement Wedge sensor made of PPO with PEEK sensor face; angle of incidence to the horizontal 45°; mounting / base plate 1.4571 (AISI 316 Ti) Wedge sensor made of PPO with PEEK sensor face; angle of incidence to the horizontal 70°;...
Page 22: Installation And Connection
Observe the following instructions for avoiding Electrostatic Discharge (ESD). The sensitive electronic components inside the sensor can be damaged by static electricity. The companies of the NIVUS-Group recommend the following steps to prevent damage to the sensors due to electrostatic discharge: •...
Page 23: Notes On Sensor Mounting
Chap. "4 Warranty" and "5 Disclaimer ". Sensor mounting in flow direction possible/required Contrary to the usual mounting direction (against the flow direction) of the NIVUS sen- sors, the PKM sensors can (sensor PKM-V1xxKT...) or must (sensor PKM-V1xxKL...) be mounted in the flow direction.
Page 24: Support In The Selection/Assessment Of The Measurement Place
22.1.2 Support in the selection/assessment of the measurement place If in doubt when selecting or assessing the planned measurement place, contact your NIVUS representative or the internal sales department (Sales@nivus.com) at NIVUS GmbH in Eppingen.
Page 25 If you use a separate air-ultrasonic sensor to detect the level, then you must always mount it upstream of the particle concentration sensor. Coordinate variations with NIVUS. As standard, the wedge sensor is installed in the centre on the channel bottom.
Page 26 Technical Description / Mounting Instruction Particle Concentration Sensor α = Change of the flow direction Fig. 22-4 Sensor position behind curves or bends v ≤ 1 m/s Sensor Change of the Flow v > 1 m/s Direction α Type α ≤ 15° L ≥...
Page 27: Sensor Mounting
23 Sensor Mounting Sensor mounting in flow direction possible/required Contrary to the usual mounting direction (against the flow direction) of the NIVUS sen- sors, the PKM sensors can (sensor PKM-V1xxKT...) or must (sensor PKM-V1xxKL...) be mounted in the flow direction.
Page 28: Wedge Sensors
Technical Description / Mounting Instruction Particle Concentration Sensor Possible countermeasures: • Set the sensor higher with the help of a wedge support customer's own, adapted to the conditions on site • Install the sensor on the side of the channel wall Fig.
Page 29: Wedge Sensor With Integrated Pressure Measurement Cell
Installation and Connection Channel bottom Silicone or similar Sensor body Mounting plate/base plate Fig. 23-4 Lowered wedge sensor 23.2.3 Wedge sensor with integrated pressure measurement cell Observe when mounting and operating the sensors: • Do not countersink combination sensors with integrated pressure measurement cell into the mounting location.
Page 30 Technical Description / Mounting Instruction Particle Concentration Sensor Sedimentation (sand/sludge) Wedge support (customer's own, adapted to the conditions on site) Fig. 23-6 Sensor with integrated pressure measurement cell: Mounting with wedge support Air hose integrated in cable For wedge sensors with integrated pressure measurement cell, there is an air hose in the sensor cable.
Page 31: Required Tools And Materials
Installation and Connection Fastening against buoyancy Air cushion Sensor cable Fig. 23-7 Example of a flood protection  For more information on the pressure compensation element see Chap. "25 Pressure Compensation Elements". 23.2.4 Required Tools and Materials The following tools and materials required for mounting wedge sensors are not included in the scope of delivery: •...
Page 32: Fastening The Sensor
Technical Description / Mounting Instruction Particle Concentration Sensor 23.2.6 Fastening the Sensor  Procedure: 1. Provide countersunk screws and suitable dowels: Select the length of the counter- sunk screws so that a secure and permanent sensor fastening is ensured. 2. Drill holes at the desired mounting location according to the dowel size. 3.
Page 33 Installation and Connection  Procedure for laying the cable: 1. Run the cable behind the wedge sensor on the channel bottom to the channel wall, observing the min. bending radius of 10 cm. 2. To prevent build-up: cover the cable with a thin, medium-resistant stainless steel sheet lay the cable in a slot and then seal it with permanently elastic material.
Page 34 Technical Description / Mounting Instruction Particle Concentration Sensor Fig. 23-15 Mounting example: cable laying with ZMS 141/142 cable cover sheet Cable protection sheet Type ZMS 140 Clamp Fig. 23-16 Mounting example: cable laying with cable cover sheet and clamp Special Conditions for sensor PKM-V1xxKL… The PKM-V1xxKL...
Page 35: Mounting Accessories
Cable cover sheets / cable covers are for preventing build-up on sensor cables. Cable cover sheets made of 1.4571/AISI 316 Ti (each 1 m long) or the plastic cable cover for the PKM- V1xxKL... sensor are available from NIVUS. Variants:...
Page 36 Technical Description / Mounting Instruction Particle Concentration Sensor Fig. 23-19 Dimensional drawing cable protection sheet Type ZMS 140 ZMS 141 ZMS 142 Y-bending edges every 100 mm Y-bending edges every 100 mm 97 mm 47 mm 127 mm 62 mm 30 mm 15 mm For max.
Page 37: Cable Extension
Installation and Connection 24 Cable Extension The sensor cable of the sensor can be extended, depending on the sensor connection (see Tab. 6) and taking into account the basic conditions described below. DANGER Risk of personal injury Observe the maximum possible cable lengths in the Ex area. See EU Type Examination Certificate(s) at the end of these instructions.
Page 38 Tab. 6 Cable extensions depending on the connection For extension NIVUS recommend cable type A2Y(L) 2Y 6x2x0.8 (or higher number of con- ductors).  Procedure for cable extension with cable type A2Y(L) 2Y: 1.
Page 39 Internationally, signal cables of other types with a minimum diameter of 0.8 mm² and a common cable shield can be used. If you are uncertain about the suitability of the signal cable, contact NIVUS and enclose a detailed cable type data sheet. •...
Page 40: Pressure Compensation Elements
Particle Concentration Sensor 25 Pressure Compensation Elements 25.1 General Sensors with integrated pressure measurement cell may only be operated with a NIVUS pressure compensation element. The pressure equalisation element is provided with two drying capsules or with drying granu- late. These prevent moisture from penetrating and protect the electronics.
Page 41 Installation and Connection The NIVUS pressure compensation element for PKM-Vx sensors consists of several parts: Filter element consisting of air filter, air hose and air hose connector Cable tie Terminal Clamps Junction box Junction box cover Self-closing socket for the air hose connector Fig.
Page 42: Connecting Pressure Compensation Element And Air Filter
Technical Description / Mounting Instruction Particle Concentration Sensor Holes for fastening Fig. 25-3 Junction box, dimensions 25.1.1 Connecting Pressure Compensation Element and Air Filter Important Notice Install the junction box with air pressure compensation in an area where there are no cor- rosive gases and which is permanently protected from any flooding.
Page 43 Installation and Connection  Procedure: 1. Connect the 5-core cable coming from the sensor identically to the terminal strip in the junction box. Make sure that only the power supply (red + blue ca- ble) and the signal bus lines (white + green) are connected to the terminal strip (Fig.
Page 44: Resistance List
These catalytic effects cannot be completely tested due to the infinite possibilities of variations. If in doubt, contact your local NIVUS representative and request a free material sample for long-term testing. For special applications with highly aggressive media or for media containing solvents, sensors made of solid PEEK with Hastelloy or titanium base plate or corresponding tube sensors made of highly resistant special steels are available.
Page 45 Installation and Connection Tab. 8 Resistance List S-PKM – TB/MA – Rev. 02 / 22.05.2023 Page 45...
Page 46 Technical Description / Mounting Instruction Particle Concentration Sensor Resistance List Legend Resistances Two values are given per medium: left figure = value at +20 °C right figure = value at +50 °C no information available/no statement possible very good resistance/suitability good resistance/suitability limited resistance no resistance...
Page 47: Maintenance And Cleaning
(see Chap. "25.1.1 Connecting Pressure Compensation Element and Air Filter"). Therefore, NIVUS recommend a 0-point calibration after every six months. Please contact the NIVUS customer service. The best calibration results are achieved when the water level is as low as possible or when the sensor is dismantled and removed from the medium.
Page 48: Pressure Compensation Element For Pkm Sensors
Air filter, open 27.2 Maintenance Interval The companies of the NIVUS-Group of companies recommend an annual check of the en- tire measuring system by the NIVUS customer service. Depending on the area of application of the measuring system, the maintenance interval may vary.
Page 49: Customer Service Information
Non-compliance may have negative consequences in terms of warranty and liability. See Chap. "4 Warranty" and "5 Disclaimer". If in doubt, have the pressure probe cleaned by NIVUS customer service. S-PKM – TB/MA – Rev. 02 / 22.05.2023 Page 49...
Page 50: Dismantling/Disposal
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. Page 50...
Page 51: Accessories
Base sheet for RMS2 for sensor, 70°, sensor mounting in flow direction Tab. 9 Spare parts for the PKM particle concentration sensor More accessories and spare parts can be found in the current NIVUS price list. S-PKM – TB/MA – Rev. 02 / 22.05.2023 Page 51...
Page 52: Index
Technical Description / Mounting Instruction Particle Concentration Sensor Index Safety Measures ........10 Scope of Delivery ........15 Selling the Sensor ........14 Accessories ..........51 Spare Parts ..........50 Approvals ..........53 Storage ...........15 Cable Extension ........37 Translation ..........3 Basic Conditions ........37 Transport ..........15 Cable Specifications PKM Sensor .........
Page 53: Approvals, Certificates And Declarations Of Conformity
Approvals, Certificates and Declarations of Conformity Approvals, Certificates and Declarations of Conformity S-PKM – TB/MA – Rev. 02 / 22.05.2023 Page 53...
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