Nivoradar: Continuous Level Measuring System Technical Information / Instruction Manual

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NivoRadar ® Continuous level measuring system

NR 3000
Technical information / Instruction manual
Table of contents
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Safety notes/ Technical support 2
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Introduction 3
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Dimensions 4
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Options 5
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Technical data 6 5
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Mounting 9
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Electrical installation 12
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Programming 14
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Trouble shooting 18
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Menu structure 20 8
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Maintenance 22
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Notes for use in Hazardous Locations 23
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Disposal 25
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Subject to technical change. We assume no liability for typing errors.

All dimensions in mm (inches). Different variations to those specified are
possible.
Please contact our technical consultants.
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Safety notes / Technical support
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Notes
• Installation, maintenance and commissioning must be carried out only by qualified technical personnel.
• The product must be used only in the manner outlined in this instruction manual.
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Special attention must be paid to warnings and notes as follows:
WARNING
4 Relates to a caution symbol on the product and means, that a failure to observe
the necessary precautions can result in death, serious injury and/ or considerable
material damage.
WARNING
5 Relates to a caution symbol on the product: Risk of electric shock
WARNING
6 Used when there is no corresponding caution symbol on the product, means that
failure to observe the necessary precautions can result in death, serious injury, and/
or considerable material damage.
CAUTION A failure to observe the necessary precautions can result in considerable material
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Safety symbols
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In manual and on Description
product
CAUTION: refer to related documents (manual) for details.
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Earth (ground) Terminal
Protective Conductor Terminal
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Technical support
Please contact your local supplier (see www.uwt.de for address). Otherwise you can contact:
11 UWT GmbH
Westendstr. 5
Tel. 0049 (0)831 57123-0
Fax. 0049 (0)831 76879
87488 Betzigau [email protected]
Germany www.uwt.de
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Introduction
NivoRadar ® is a 2-wire, 78 GHz FMCW radar level transmitter for continuous monitoring of solids and liquids in silos and vessels. 2
Applications
Ideal system for all solids applications, including those with extreme dust and high temperatures to +200°C (+392°F).
• Powder, granulate, small or coarse bulk goods 3

Available for industries such as
• Food
• Grain
• Cement
• Plastics
• others
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Function
The main benefits of using 78 GHz over devices using lower frequency are:
• Very narrow beam, so device is insensitive to mounting nozzle interference and vessel obstructions.
• Short wavelength yields very good reflection properties on sloped solids, thus a safe measurement is ensured. 5
The technology is very tolerant to buildup on the lens antenna, however an air purge inlet is provided for periodic cleaning if required.
Signals are processed using Process Intelligence which has been field-proven in over 1,000,000 applications worldwide (ultrasonic
and radar).
Features
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Measurement range
• Up to 100 m (329 ft)
Approvals
• Approval for use in both General and Hazardous Locations.
Mechanic 7
• Lens antenna and flange for quick and easy positioning.
• Stainless steel housing.
• Plane flanges and Aiming flanges.
Service
• Plug and play system, simple installation and commissioning.
Programming
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• Configure via optional Plug on Display with push buttons.
Configuration with only 6 parameters.
Once programmed, the Plug on Display can be removed if desired and used to copy parameters to multiple units.
• Alternative configuration via HART possible.
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Dimensions
2 Plane flange version
Lid lock
3 Grounding lug
Purge inlet
Process
connection
flange Sensor reference point
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Bolt holes: see next page
Easy Aimer flange version

80 mm/ 3"
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Sensor reference point

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Easy Aimer flange version

9 100 mm/ 4"
150 mm/ 6"
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11 Sensor reference point
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Dimensions / Options
Flanges 2
Universal flange (plane flange and

Easy Aimer flange) mates with bolt
hole pattern of:
EN 1092-1 (PN16)
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ASME B16.5 (150 lb)
JIS 2220 (10K)
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Max. circle diameter
Min. circle diameter
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Bolt hole diameter
Max. circle Min. circle Bolt hole Number of

Pipe size
diameter diameter diameter bolt holes 6
80 mm/ 3" 160 mm (6.30“) 150 mm (5.91“) 19.3 mm (0.76“) 8
100 mm/ 4" 191 mm (7.52“) 175 mm (6.89“) 19.3 mm (0.76“) 8
150 mm/ 6" 242 mm (9.53“) 240 mm (9.45“) 23 mm (0.90“) 8
Options
Sun protection cover If the unit is used outdoors,

the use of the sun protection 9
cover is recommended.
It protects the device from
excessively high temperatures.
Material: Stainless steel 1.4301 (304)
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Mounting kits Sealings, screws and washers for mounting the unit on a flange
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Technical data
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Electrical data
Power supply 4-20 mA loop power
Nominal 24 V DC (16.5 .. 30 V DC)
3 4-20 mA output Accuracy ±0.02 mA
Upper limit 20 to 22.6 mA adjustable

Lower limit 3.56 to 4 mA adjustable
Fail signal 3.56 mA to 22.6 mA; or last value
Max. loop resistance Loop voltage Max. loop resistance

4 16.5 V 250 Ohm
24 V 550 Ohm
30 V 800 Ohm
Communication HART Max. line length: multi-wire: ≤1,500 m (4,921 ft)

(depending on wire type. See www.hartcomm.org for more details)
5 Protocol HART, Version 6.0
Memory Non-volatile EEPROM (no battery required)
Connection terminals 0.34 .. 2.5 mm² (AWG 22 .. 14)
6 Cable entry 1 piece M20 x 1.5 or ½" NPT
Plug on display Removeable graphic LCD, with bar graph representing level.
(inside housing) Display quality will be degraded in temperatures below -20°C (-4°F) and above +65°C (+149°F).
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Mechanical data
Ingress protection Type 4X/NEMA 4X, Type 6/NEMA 6, IP68
8 Process connection Plane flanges:

EN 1092-1 (PN16)/ ASME B16.5 (150 lb)/ JIS 2220 (10K) bolt hole pattern
3"/ 80 mm, 4"/ 100 mm, 6"/ 150 mm
Stainless steel 316L (1.4404 or 1.4435), or 304
Easy Aimer flanges:

EN 1092-1 (PN16)/ ASME B16.5 (150 lb)/ JIS 2220 (10K) bolt hole pattern
9 3"/ 80 mm, 4"/ 100 mm, 6"/ 150 mm
Polyurethane powder-coated cast aluminum
Enclosure 316L/ 1.4404 stainless steel

Lid with window (window material polycarbonate)

Lens antenna Material:
10 40 m version: PEI
100 m version: PEEK
Air Purge Connection Female 1/8" NPT fitting

Non return valve (option, stainless steel, connection of 6mm tube diameter, opens at ca. 0.5 bar
(7.25 psi))
11 Weight 3" stainless steel flange model: 3.15 kg (6.94 lb)
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Technical data
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Operating conditions
Ambient temperature -40 .. +80°C (-40 .. +176°F)
Process temperature 40 m version:

-40°C .. +100°C
(-40 .. +121°F) 3
100 m version:
–40°C .. +200°C
(–40 .. +392°F)
Observe derating curve

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Process overpressure Depending on ordered version:

-1 .. +0.5 bar (-14.5 .. +7.2 psi)
-1 .. +3.0 bar (-14.5 .. +43 psi) 5
Ventilation Ventilation is not required
Pollution degree 4
Installation category I 6
Relative humidity 0 - 100%, suitable for outdoor
Altitude max. 5,000 m (16,404 ft)
Performance
Accuracy of measurement Maximum measured error:
5 mm (0.2") including hysteresis and non-repeability. Under severe EMC environments per
IEC 61326-1 or NAMUR NE21 the device error may increase to max. 25 mm (1").
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Reference conditions:
Position Detect (2.7.3.3.) set to Center and Algorithm (2.7.3.1.) set to True First Echo.
Measured in accordance with IEC 60770-1:
• ambient temperature +15 to +25°C (+59 to +77°F)
• humidity 45% to 75% relative humidity
• ambient pressure 860 to 1,060 mbar g (86,000 to 106,000 N/m2 g)
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Frequency/ Beam angle 78 .. 79 GHz FMCW/ Beam angle 4°
Max. measurement range 40 m version: 40 m (131 ft)

100 m version: 100 m (328 ft)
From sensor reference point 10
Min. detectable distance 400 mm (15.7") from sensor reference point
Dielectric constant of For ranges up to 20 m (65.6 ft): min. DK = 1.6

material measured For ranges up to 100 m (328 ft): min. DK = 2.5
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Update time Maximum 10 seconds (Response Rate (2.4.1.) set to FAST)
Influence of ambient < 0.003%/ K (average over full temperature range, referenced to maximum range)
temperature
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Transport and Storage
Transport Observe the instructions as stated on the transport packaging, otherwise the products may get
damaged.
Transport temperature: -40 .. +80°C (-40 .. +176°F)
Transport humidity: 20 .. 85%
Transport incoming inspections must be caried out to check for possible transport damage.
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Storage Products must be stored at a dry and clean place. They must be protected from influence of
corrosive environment, vibration and exposure to direct sunlight.
Storage temperature: -40 .. +80°C (-40 .. +176°F)
Storage humidity: 20 .. 85%
4 Approvals
Hazardous Locations* Dust Ignition Proof:
ATEX II 1D, 1/2D, 2D Ex ta IIIC
IEC-Ex Ex ta IIIC T139°C Da
FM/CSA DIP Class II, Div.1, Gr. E, F, G Class III
TR-CU Ex ta IIIC T! Da X
5 Non-sparking/ Energy Limited:

ATEX II 3G Ex nA II T4 Gc, Ex nL IIC T4 Gc
IEC-Ex nA II T4 Gc, nL IIC T4 Gc, ta IIIC
TR-CU Ex na IIC T4 Gc X, Ex ic IIC T4 Gc X
Non-incendive:
FM/CSA NI Class I, Div.2, Gr. A,B,C,D
6 Ordinary Locations* CE
FM/ CSA General purpose
TR-CU General purpose
EMC EN 61326 - 1 (industrial standard)
RoHS conformity According to directive 2011/65/EU
Radio R&TTE Complicance (Europe)
7 FCC Conformity (US)
Industry Canada
R&TTE Compliance (Europe)

Hereby, UWT GmbH, declares that the NR 3000 is in compliance with the essential requirements
and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU.
The NR 3000 complies with EN 302 372 for use in closed storage vessels, when installed according
8 to the installation requirements of EN 302 372, and may be used in all EU countries.
For the receiver test that covers the influence of an interferer signal to the device, the performance
criterion has at least the following level of performance according to ETSI TS 103 361 [6]:
• Performance criterion: measurement value variation Δd over time during a distance measurement
• Level of performance: Δd ≤ ±50 mm
The NR 3000 complies with EN 302 729 for use outside of closed tanks in EU countries. For open air
installations, the following conditions must be observed:
• Installation and maintenance is performed by suitably qualified and trained personnel.
9 • The NR 3000 shall be installed only in a permanent fixed position pointing downwards. Its location
shall comply with the following two restrictions:
1) It shall be installed with a minimum separation distance of 4 km from Radio Astronomy sites
listed at www.craf.eu/radio-observatories-in-europe unless special authorization has been
provided by the responsible national regulatory authority.
2) If it is installed at a location between 4 and 40 km from any Radio Astronomy site listed at
www.craf.eu/radio-observatories-in-europe the NR 3000 shall be installed at a height not
10 exceeding 15 m from the ground.
FCC Conformity (US)

US Installations only: Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules:
WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by UWT GmbH could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Notes:
11 • This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits Class B digital device part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
* Depending on selected version in selection list
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• This device has also been tested and found to comply with the limits §15.256, Subpart
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C-Intentional radiators, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment.
• This device generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his/her own
expense. 3
• This device may be used to measure levels in fixed or mobile enclosed tanks.
• This device may be used to measure levels in open air environments or outside enclosed tanks,
subject to the following conditions:
o Devices shall be installed and maintained to ensure a vertically downward orientation of the
transmit antenna's main beam.
o Devices shall be installed only at fixed locations. Devices shall not operate while being moved
or while inside a moving container. 4
o Hand-held applications and residential use are prohibited.
Industry Canada
The NR 3000 complies with Industry Canada standard RSS211 (March 2015).
a) The installation of the NR 3000 shall be done by trained installers, in strict compliance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
b) The use of this device is on a "no-interference, no-protection" basis. That is, the user shall accept
operations of high-powered radar in the same frequency band which may interfere with or
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damage this device. However, devices found to interfere with primary licensing operations will be
required to be removed at the user's expense.
c) The installer/ user of this device shall ensure that it is at least 10 km from the Dominion
Astrophysical Radio Observatory (DRAO) near Penticton, British Columbia. The coordinates of
the DRAO are latitude 49°19’15" N and longitude 119°37’12" W. For devices not meeting this
10 km separation (e.g.,those in the Okanagan Valley, British Columbia,) the installer/ user must
coordinate with, and obtain the written concurrence of, the Director of the DRAO before the 6
equipment can be installed or operated. The Director of the DRAO may be contacted at
250-497-2300 (tel.) or 250-497-2355 (fax). (Alternatively, the Manager, Regulatory Standards,
Industry Canada, may be contacted.)
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Mounting
General Safety Instructions
Process pressure Improper installation may result in loss of process pressure. 8

Never attempt to loosen, remove, or disassemble process connection or instrument housing while
vessel contents are under pressure.
Chemical resistance Materials of construction are chosen based on their chemical compatibility (or inertness) for general
against the medium purposes. For exposure to specific environments, check with chemical compatibility charts before
installing.
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Mounting location The right mounting place is significant for a proper function. Observe mounting instructions.
Sealings The user is responsible for the selection of bolting and gasket materials which will fall within the limits
of the flange and its intended use and which are suitable for the service conditions.
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Additional Safety Instructions for Hazardous Locations
Installation regulations For devices to be used in Hazardous Locations the respective valid installation regulations must be
observed.
Electrostatic charge Parts of the enclosure may be non-conducting and may generate an ignitioncapable level of 11
electrostatic charge under certain extreme conditions. The user should ensure that the equipment
is not installed in a location where it may be subjected to external conditions (such as high-pressure
steam), which might cause a build-up of electrostatic charge on non-conducting surfaces.
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Mounting
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Mounting instructions
Mounting position • The unit is mounted vertically on top of the silo.
and aiming • Observe enough distance to the wall.
• Avoid central locations on tall, narrow vessels.
• A clear line of sight from the sensor to the product being monitored is required.
3 • Keep the sensor away from fill pipes, ladders, beams etc.
Aiming is strongly suggested for solid measurement. For proper mounting positions vertical
It helps to optimize the echo signal (mainly for low installation without aiming is possible.
material level in the cone) and helps to solve not
perfect mounting positions.
4 ≥1 m (39") ≥1 m (39")
4°
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Easy Aimer adjustment 1. For the 80 mm/ 3" Easy Aimer flange, tapered split washers with pressure rated versions are
provided to keep nuts and bolts perpendicular to the flange surface.
8 For 100 mm/ 4" and 150 mm/ 6" Easy Aimer flange: Loosen the set screws in the locking ring. Holding
the electronics enclosure firmly, loosen the Aimer locking ring using the supplied C spanner, until the
unit drops down slightly. The enclosure can then be turned freely.
2. Direct the unit in the desired position and re-tighten the screws.
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Easy Aimer Easy Aimer
100 mm/ 4" and Locking
80 mm/ 3" ring
150 mm/ 6"
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≤5° ≤10°
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Air Purging System Use of air purging system

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• The purge airflow is designed to create a strong vortex of air that rapidly cleans the face of the lens.
• The air purge system can clean both dust and moisture off the lens.
• It can be used for periodic cleaning.
Purge airflow
• The customer will supply the purging air by a manual or automatic valve system.
• Clean, dry air must be provided. 3
• Recommended 6.2 .. 7.6 bar (90 .. 110 psi) for effective cleaning.
• Air pressure in vessel can affect purge operation.
Notes:
• Purge duration, pressure, and interval, will vary with each application. It is the user’s responsibility to
determine the requirements depending on the application and cleaning required.
• Short duration bursts of high pressure provide more effective cleaning than continuous low pressure 4
air.
• It is the customer’s responsibility to ensure that any vacuum or pressure in the measured vessel is
maintained, considering the hole that passes through the process connection and the antenna
system.
Flow rate versus applied pressure:

Air Pressure Approx. inlet volume flow rate 5
1.4 bar (20 psi) 3
54 Nm /h (5 SCFM*)
2.8 bar (40 psi) 107 Nm 3 /h (10 SCFM*)
3.4 bar (50 psi) 161 Nm 3 /h (15 SCFM*)
5.5 bar (80 psi) 214 Nm3 /h (20 SCFM*)
6.9 bar (100 psi) 268 Nm 3 /h (25 SCFM*)
7.6 bar (110 psi) 322 Nm3 /h (30 SCFM*)
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*standard cubic feet per minute
Purge Connection
• The purge connection is closed by the manufacturer.
• When the plug is removed to connect a purging system, the operator is responsible for ensuring that
the purging circuit conforms to "Ex" requirements, for example, by fitting an NRV valve (non return 7
valve). If applicable use the Non return valve offered by the manufacturer.
Non return valve**
Purge connection
1/8" inlet, 9
female thread
** Non return valve offered by the manufacturer:

• Stainless steel 10
• Connection of 6 mm tube diameter
• Opens at ca. 0.5 bar (7.25 psi)
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General Safety Instructions
Handling In case of improper handling or handling malpractice, the electric safety of the device cannot be
guaranteed.
Installation regulations The local regulations or VDE 0100 (Regulations of German Electrotechnical Engineers) must be
3 observed.
Type plate Check the type plate on your instrument to verify the approval rating.
Wiring diagram The electrical connections are made in accordance with the wiring diagram.
Supply voltage Compare the supply voltage applied with the specifications given on the name plate before switching
4 the device on.
The DC input terminals shall be supplied from a source providing electrical isolation between the
input and output, in order to meet the applicable safety requirements of IEC 61010-1.
Cable gland The screwed cable gland and closing element must have following specifications:
Ingress protection IP68, temperature range from -40°C to +80°C, UL or VDE certified (depending
on the country where the unit is installed), pull relief. Make sure that the screwed cable gland safely
5 seals the cable and that it is tight (danger of water intrusion).
The diameter of the field wiring cable has to match to the clamping range of the used cable gland.
Conduit system In case of using a conduit system (with NPT thread) instead of a cable gland the regulations of the
country, where the unit is installed, must be observed. The conduit must have a tapered thread
NPT 1/2“ in accordance with the unit and ANSI B 1.20.1.
6 Field wiring cables Use twisted pair cable. The cross section has to match with the clamping range of the connection
terminals. The temperature rating must be in accordance to the ambient temperature.
Guiding and connecting Cut the field wiring cables to appropriate length to fit properly into the terminal box.
the cable in the terminal Strip the cable jacket for approximately 70 mm (2.75") from the end of the cable, and thread the wires
box through the gland.
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Additional Safety Instructions for Hazardous Locations
External equipotential
bonding terminal
8 Connect to equipotential
bonding of the plant
Field wiring The equipment shall be installed such that the supply cable is protected from mechanical damage.
9 The cable shall not be subjected to tension or torque.
The equipment manufacturer is not responsible for providing the supply cable.
Cable glands for ATEX/ The used entry devices and blanking elements must have an adequate type approval (protection
TR-CU concepts type ‘n’ or increased safety ‘e’ or flameproof ‘d’) and a temperature range as defined in the
Hazardous Locations technical data of the unit. In addition they shall be suitable for the conditions and correctly installed.
Where available the provided original parts of the manufacturer must be used.
10 Conduit system for FM In addition the regulations of the country must be observed. The used flameproof seals and blanking
Hazardous Locations elements must have an adequate type approval and a temperature range as defined in the technical
data of the unit. In addition they shall be suitable for the conditions and correctly installed. Where
available the provided original parts of the manufacturer must be used.
Supply rating The supply to the equipment shall be rated for a prospective short-circuit current of not more than
10 kA and shall be protected by a suitably-rated fuse.
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Further safety notes See page 23.
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4-20 mA The terminals are located below the display. To connect the unit, remove the display by gently
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turning the display a quarter turn counter-clockwise until it is free.
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Use twisted pair cable: 0.34 mm² to 2.5 mm² (AWG 22 to 14)
Connect cable shield to ground terminal
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24 V DC/ 4-20 mA loop

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4-20 mA HART Typical PLC/ mA configuration with HART:
• Depending on the system design, the power supply may be separate from the PLC, or
integral to it.
• HART resistance (total loop resistance, that is, cable resistance plus 250 Ohm (external resistor) 5
must be less than 550 Ohm @24 V supply for the device to function properly.
• The external resistor is not required, if the PLC has an integral 250 Ohm resistor.
PLC
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Power
supply 7
HART
modem
External
resistor
250 Ohm
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HART
communicator 9
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Programming
2 Overview
Plug on display
Programming is done with the "Plug on display".
The first time the device is configured, you will be prompted to select a
language (English, German, French, Spanish or Chinese).
3 Select language with and confirm by pressing .
Measurement After power up the unit goes to Measurement mode.

mode The required time to first measurement is less than 50 seconds.
4 1 2 1 4 3 Normal operation:
1 Not relevant*
2 Selected operation: level, space, or distance.
3 Selected units: m, cm, mm, ft, in.
4 Actual measured value (according to selected items 2 and 3).
5 5 Bar graph indicates level.
6 Device status indicator.
5 7 Device status text messages.
* Relevant with advanced programming. Toggle indicator for PV or SV

6 7 (primary or secondary values). PV values represent the 4-20 mA output
(considering a programmed linearisation), SV values represent the pure
measured values (without linearisation). Press to switch.
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In case of fault:
6 Service required icon appears.
7 Text area displays a fault code and an error message.
Program Display view

7 mode
Current menu
Current item number
Scroll bar
Current item
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General prodecure modify digits
Note: When the Enter icon is highlighted, press to insert a digit on the right, to delete the
right-most digit, to accept the value, or to cancel.
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1. Navigate to the parameter you wish to modify and press to edit it. The value will be highlighted.
2. Press or to delete the highlighted value, or to modify the value from the left-most digit, starting
with the plus/ minus sign.
3. With the plus or minus sign highlighted, press or to change it. Press to highlight the next digit to
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4. Use or to modify the highlighted digit. Scroll past 9 to reach the decimal point.
5. When the value is complete, press until the Enter icon is highlighted , then press to accept the
value.
To modify a text string

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1. Navigate to the parameter you wish to modify and press to edit it. The string will be highlighted.
2. Follow the same steps as above, to add, delete, or modify characters.
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Programming
Quick Start 2
In Measurement mode press to enter Program mode.

Choose Quick Start (1.), and then press to enter Quick Start Wizard (1.1.).
Press to jump to first Quick Start item "Vessel".
Vessel Select vessel construction material. 3

Options:
Steel *
Concrete
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Response Rate Sets the reaction speed of the device to
measurement changes in the target range.
Response Vessel
Rate Fill Rate or Empty Rate
SLOW 0.1 m/min (0.32 ft/min)
MED * 1.0 m/min (3.28 ft/min) 5
FAST 10.0 m/min (32.8 ft/min)
Use a setting just faster than the maximum vessel

filling or vessel emptying rate (whichever is
greater).
Units Sensor measurement units shown on the display.
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Options:
m *, cm, mm, ft, in
Operation 7
Operation Description
LEVEL (1) * Distance from Low Calibration Point
to material surface
SPACE (2) Distance from High Calibration Point
to material surface
DISTANCE(3) Distance from Sensor Reference
Point to material surface 8
The 4-20 mA output will be set accordingly,
see drawing on next page.
Low calibration Distance from Sensor Reference Point to Low

point Calibration Point: usually process empty level.
Values Range: 0 to 40 m/100 m.

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See drawing on next page.
High calibration Distance from Sensor Reference Point to High

point Calibration Point: usually process full level. 10
Values Range: 0 to 40 m/100 m.
See drawing on next page.
To transfer Quick Start values to the device and return to Program menu, press (Finish).
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To ensure a safe measurement, go to page 17, "Check for safe measurement using echo profile"
* Factory setted values
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Operation: Operation: Operation:
LEVEL SPACE DISTANCE
High High
calibration calibration
point point Sensor
3 4 mA
0%
reference
point
20 mA 4 mA
100% 0%
Low calibration point

DISTANCE
SPACE
4
LEVEL
5
4 mA 20 mA 20 mA
0% 100% 100%
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Check for safe measurement using echo profile 2
In Measurement mode press to enter Program mode.

Choose Diagnostics (3.), and then Echo Profile (3.2.)
Press to request a profile.
Displayed echo 3
profile Distance from sensor
reference point to
vertical cursor
Distance from sensor reference
Confidence Algorithm: point to material
of the echo TF (True First)
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Move horizontal cursor
40.0
Echo amplitude/ dB
Move vertical cursor
Zoom
Measure
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Exit
Distance
• Distance from sensor reference point to vertical cursor:

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Allows to measure the exact distance of an echo.
• Algorithm TF (True First):

Standard setting. The first echo which is bigger than the TVT curve is considered as material level.
• Distance from sensor reference point to material:

Distance of the echo considered as material level. 7
To navigate in the Use or to scroll to an icon. When an icon is highlighted, that feature becomes active.
echo profile
To move a cursor, press to increase the value, to decrease.
To Zoom into an area, position the intersection of the cursor at the center of that area, select Zoom, and
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press . Press to Zoom out.
To update the profile, select Measure and press .
Checking the echo Following items can easily be checked:

profile
• Confidence of the echo needs to be ≥5. If the value is smaller, the echo is too weak. 9
• Echoes in front of the material level echo need to be significant below the TVT curve. If an echo is present
which is bigger than the TVT curve, it is considered as material level and causes a wrong measurement.
Possible improvements:
Check for proper mounting position (see chapter Mounting).
Check if sensor aiming helps to decrease such an echo (see chapter Mounting). 10
If no improvement is possible, contact manufacturer.
Return to To return to the previous menu, select Exit, then press , then press to return to Measurement mode.
Measurement mode
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Programming / Trouble shooting
2 Copy of programmed parameters to other devices
After a device is programmed, the parameters can be copied to others

devices by loading the parameters into the "Plug on display", then remove
the display from the device, insert it on another device and load the
parameters into this device.
3
Copy parameters to In Measurement mode press to enter Program

"Plug on display" mode.
4 Choose Quick Start (1.), then CPY PAR TO DI (1.3.)
Press , then select START and press .
PARAM UPLOAD is displayed, then the device
returns to Measurement mode.
Copy parameters In Measurement mode press to enter Program

5 from "Plug on mode.
display" to a unit Choose Quick Start (1.), then CPY PAR FROM (1.4.)
Press , then select START and press .
PARAM DOWNLOAD is displayed, then the device
returns to Measurement mode.
Advanced programming and FDT (Pactware)

This is not part of this manual. Please refer to manufacturer for more information.
7
8 Trouble shooting
Failure description Possible reason Solution

Value jumps during Reflections from mounting Ensure that at least 1.5 m distance from sensor reference point to
measurement to 100% (e.g. socket) material level is present.
(indicating full vessel).
9 In Measurement mode press to enter Program mode.
Select SETUP (2.), TVT SETUP (2.8), AUTO ECHO SUPP (2.8.1.)
Go to LEARN and press .
The units states LEARN for some seconds. During this time echoes
up to 1.0 m distance are measured and as wrong echoes ignored.
10
When the unit states ON, you can go back to measurement mode by
pressing several times .
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Fault codes 2
Code Meaning Corrective action

S: 0 The device was unable to get a measurement within the • Ensure installation details are correct.
Fail-safe LOE Timer period. Possible causes: • Ensure no antenna material buildup. Clean if necessary.
faulty installation, antenna material buildup, foaming/ • Adjust process conditions to minimize foam or other adverse
other adverse process conditions, invalid configuration conditions. 3
range. • Correct configuration range.
• If fault persists, contact your local representative.
S: 3 Device is nearing its lifetime limit according to the value Replacement is recommended.
set in Maintenance Required Limit.
S: 4 Device is nearing its lifetime limit according to the value Replacement is recommended.
set in Maintenance Demanded Limit. 4
S: 6 Sensor is nearing its lifetime limit according to the value Replacement is recommended.
set in Maintenance Required Limit.
S: 7 Sensor is nearing its lifetime limit according to the value Replacement is recommended.
set in Maintenance Demanded Limit.
S: 8 Service interval as defined in Maintenance Required Limit Perform service. 5
has expired.
S: 9 Service interval as defined in Maintenance Demanded Perform service.
Limit has expired.
S: 12 Internal temperature of device has exceeded • Relocate device and/ or lower process temperature enough
specifications: to cool device.
it is operating outside its temperature range. • Inspect for heat-related damage and contact your local
representative if repair is required.
6
• Fault code will persist until a manual reset is performed.
S: 17 Calibration interval as defined in Maintenance Required Perform calibration.

Limit has expired.
S: 18 Calibration interval as defined in Maintenance Demanded Perform calibration.
Limit has expired. 7
S: 25 Internal error. Reset power. If fault persists, contact your local representative.
S: 48 User configuration is invalid. One or more of parameters: • Reconfigure the unit.

Low Calibration Point, High Calibration Point, Volume • Ensure the difference between High Calibration Point and
breakpoints, and/ or Auto False-Echo Suppression, are Low Calibration Point is not less than or equal to zero; do a
set to invalid values. Master Reset. 8
S: 52 Fail-safe is activated. Possible causes: For 3:
1. hardware failure • Correct configuration; ensure installation is correct;
2. memory failure • no antenna buildup;
3. Fail-safe LOE timer expired– possible causes: faulty • adjust process conditions to minimize foaming/ other adverse
installation, antenna material buildup, foaming/ other conditions;
adverse process conditions, invalid calibration range. • correct calibration range.
If fault persists, or for 1 and 2, contact your local representative. 9
S: 54 Fault occurs when the PV exceeds the user configured Adjust process to fall within limits of min./ max. mA values or
min./ max. range for mA output. adjust limits of mA if possible.
S: 94 Device error. Possible causes: For 1: Confirm voltage is within specifications and modify wiring
1. Voltage low at the NR 3000 or increase source voltage accordingly.
2. Hardware defect For 2: Repair required: contact your local representative. 10
other Contact your local representative.
codes
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Menu structure
2 Menu structure
1. WIZARDS 2.7.3 ECHO SELECT
2.7.3.1 ALGORITHM
1.1 QUICK START WIZ 2.7.3.2 ECHO THRESHOLD
VESSEL 2.7.3.3 POSITION DETECT
RESPONSE RATE 2.7.3.4 CLEF RANGE
3 UNITS 2.7.3.5 ECHO MARKER
OPERATION
LOW CALIB. PT. 2.7.4 SAMPLING
HIGH CALIB. PT. 2.7.4.1 ECHO LOCK
2.7.4.2 UP SAMP.
1.2 AFES WIZ 2.7.4.3 DOWN SAMP.
2.7.4.4 ECHO LOCK WINDOW
4 1.3 COPY PARAMETERS TO DISPLAY
2.7.5 FILTERING
1.4 COPY PARAMETERS FROM DISPLAY 2.7.5.1 NARROW ECHO FILTER
2.7.5.2 REFORM ECHO
1.5 COPY FIRMWARE TO DISPLAY 2.7.5.3 AVG AMOUNT
1.6 COPY FIRMWARE FROM DISPLAY 2.7.6 ECHO QUALITY

2.7.6.1 CONFIDENCE
5 2. SETUP 2.7.6.2 ECHO STRENGTH
2.1 DEVICE 2.8 TVT SETUP

2.1.1 LONG TAG 2.8.1 AUTO ECHO SUPP
2.1.2 TAG 2.8.2 AUTO SUPP RANGE
2.1.3 DESCRIPTOR 2.8.3 HOVER LEVEL
2.1.4 MESSAGE 2.8.4 SHAPER MODE
6 2.1.5 INSTAL DATE
2.1.6 HARDWARE REV 2.9 TVT SHAPER
2.1.7 FIRMWARE REV 2.9.1 BREAKPOINT 1-9
2.1.8 LOADER REV 2.9.2 BREAKPOINT 10-18
2.1.9 MENU TIMEOUT 2.9.3 BREAKPOINT 19-27
2.1.10 MANUF. DATE 2.9.4 BREAKPOINT 28-36
2.9.5 BREAKPOINT 37-45
7 2.2 SENSOR
2.2.1 UNITS

2.2.2 SENSOR MODE 2.9.8 BREAKPOINT 64-72
2.2.3 DAMPING FILTER 2.9.9 BREAKPOINT 73-81
2.2.4 TEMP. UNITS 2.9.10 BREAKPOINT 82-90
2.2.5 UNIT 2.9.11 BREAKPOINT 91-99
2.3 CALIBRATION 2.9.13 BREAKPOINT 109-117
8 2.3.1 LOW CALIB. PT. 2.9.14 BREAKPOINT 118-120
2.3.2 HIGH CALIB. PT.
2.3.3 SENSOR OFFSET 2.10 MEASURED VALUES
2.10.1 MAIN OUTPUT
2.4 RATE 2.10.2 O/P NO LINEAR
2.4.1 RESPONSE RATE 2.10.3 O/P NO OFFSETS
2.4.2 FILL RATE/MIN
9 2.4.3 EMPTY RATE/MIN 3. DIAGNOSTICS
2.5 FAIL-SAFE 3.1 FAULT RESET

2.5.1 MAT. LEV
2.5.2 TIMER 3.2 ECHO PROFILE
2.5.3 LEVEL
3.3 TREND
10 2.6 ANALOG OUTPUT SCALE
2.6.1 CURRENT OUTPUT FUNCTION 3.4 PEAK VALUES
2.6.2 4 MA SETPOINT 3.4.1 MIN MEAS. VALUE
2.6.3 20 MA SETPOINT 3.4.2 MAX. MEAS. VALUE
2.6.4 MIN MA LIMIT 3.4.3 MINIMUM PV
2.6.5 MAX MA LIMIT 3.4.4 MAXIMUM PV
2.6.6 MA OUTPUT MODE 3.4.5 MINIMUM SV
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2.6.7 MANUAL VALUE
2.6.8 MA OUTPUT VALUE
3.4.6 MAXIMUM SV
3.5 ELECT TEMP

2.7 SIGNAL PROCESSING 3.5.1 MIN. VALUE
2.7.1 NEAR RANGE 3.5.2 MAX. VALUE
2.7.2 FAR RANGE 3.5.3 INTERN. TEMP
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Menu structure
2
3.6 REMAIN. DEV. LIFE
3.6.1 TIME IN OPER
3.6.2 REMAIN LIFETIME
3.6.3 REMIND. 1 (REQ.)
3.6.4 REMIND. 2 (DEM.)
3.6.5 REMINDER ACTIVATION
3.6.6 LIFETIME EXPECTED 3
3.6.7 MAINT STAT
3.6.8 ACK STATUS
3.6.9 ACK
3.7 REMAIN. SENS LIFE

3.7.1 TIME IN OPER

3.7.2 REMAIN LIFETIME
3.7.3 REMIND. 1 (REQ.)
4
3.7.4 REMIND. 2 (DEM.)
3.7.6 LIFETIME EXPECTED
3.7.7 MAINT STAT
3.7.8 ACK STATUS
3.7.9 ACK
5
4. SERVICE
4.1 DEMO MODE
4.2 MASTER RESET
4.3 POWERED HOURS 6

4.4 POWERON RESETS
4.5 LCD BACKLIGHT
4.6 LCD CONTRAST
4.7 SERVICE SCHEDULE

7
4.7.1 TIME LAST SERV
4.7.2 TIME NEXT SERV
4.7.3 REMINDER 1 (REQ)
4.7.4 REMINDER 2 (DEM)
4.7.6 SERVICE INTERVAL
4.7.7 MAINT STAT 8
4.7.8 ACK STATUS
4.7.9 ACK
4.8 CALIB. SCHEDULE

4.8.1 TIME LAST CALIB
4.8.2 TIME NEXT CALIB
4.8.3 REMINDER 1 (REQ) 9
4.8.4 REMINDER 2 (DEM)
4.8.6 CALIB INTERVAL
4.8.7 MAINT STATUS
4.8.8 ACK STATUS
4.8.9 ACK
5. COMMUNICATION
10
5.1 DEVICE ADDRESS
5.2 REMOTE LOCKOUT
6. SECURITY
11
6.1 WRITE PROTECTION
7. LANGUAGE
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Maintenance
2 General items
Opening the lid (cover) Before opening the lid for maintenance reasons observe following items:
• No dust deposits or whirlings are present.
• No rain can enter into the housing
3 Frequent check of
the unit
To ensure durable safety in hazardous locations and with electrical safety, following items must be
checked frequently depending on the application:
• Mechanical damage or corrosion of any components (housing side and sensor side) and of the field
wiring cables.
• Tight sealing of the process connection, cable glands and enclosure lid.
• Properly connected external PE cable (if present).
4 Cleaning The unit requires no cleaning under normal operating conditions.

Under severe operating conditions, the antenna may require periodic cleaning.
If cleaning is required by the application, following must be observed:
• Cleaning agent must comply with the materials of the unit (chemical resistance). Mainly the lid,
antenna material, sealing, cable gland and the surface of the unit must be considered.
The cleaning process must be done in a way, that:

5 • The cleaning agent cannot enter into the unit through the lid sealing or cable gland.
• No mechanical damage of the lid sealing, cable gland or other parts can happen.
• Remove the instrument from service and wipe the antenna clean using a cloth and suitable cleaning
solution.
A possible accumulation of dust on the unit does not increase the maximum surface temperature and
must therefore not be removed for purposes of maintaining the surface temperature in hazardous
6 locations.
Production date The production date can be traced by the serial number on the typeplate. Please contact the
manufacturer or your local distrubutor.
Spare parts All available spare parts are stated in the selection list
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Notes for use in Hazardous Locations
ATEX Zone classification 2

Category Useable in zone
1D 20, 21, 22 * In case of conductive dust, additional
requirements for installation are
2D 21, 22
necessary.
3 D* 22
3G 2 3
Permitted zones (categories) for mounting in partition wall

4
EPL (IEC-Ex) Db Gc
Category (ATEX)
Zone
2D
21
3G
2
5
EPL (IEC-Ex) Da Gc
Category (ATEX) 1D 3G
Zone 20 2
6
General notes
Marking/ assembly Devices with Ex-approval are marked on the type plate. For use and assembly and details of
marking/ coding, refer to the main part of this Instruction manual.
7
Process pressure The device construction allows process over-pressure up to +0.5 bar or 3 bar (7.5 or 40 psi).
9
This pressure is allowed for test purposes. The definition of the Ex approvals are only valid for
a silo-over-pressure between -0.2 .. +0.1 bar (-2.9 .. +1.45 psi).
Outside of these pressure the approvals are not valid.
Process and ambient The equipment is certified for use in an ambient temperature range of –40°C to 80°C. The
temperature permitted temperature range is as well marked on the type plate.
10
Safety related device The equipment has not been assessed as a safety related device (as referred to by
Directive 94/9/EC Annex II, clause 1.5).
Repair Repair of this equipment shall be carried out by suitably trained and authorized
personnel in accordance with the applicable code of practice.
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Notes for use in Hazardous Locations
2
Maximum Surface Temperature
The maximum surface temperature refer to the warmest area outside on the unit which can occur in failure case (according to Ex
definition).
Refer to the applicable code of practice for selection of this equipment with respect to specific dust ignition temperatures.
3
Max. Max.
Ambient temperature Surface temperature
80°C (176°F) 139°C (282°F)
4
Installation Drawing Class I Div.2
10
A5E36968501
NivoRadar NR 3000
INSTALLATION DRAWING CLASS I, Div. 2
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Disposal
The product consists of materials which can be recycled, details of the used materials see chapter "Technical data - mechanical 2
data".
Recycling must be done by a specialised recycling company. Since the product is not subject to the WEEE directive 2002/96/EG, it is
not permitted to bring it to a public recycling station.
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NivoRadar ® Continuous level measuring system

Safety notes/ Technical support 2

Subject to technical change. We assume no liability for typing errors.

CAUTION: refer to related documents (manual) for details.

Protective Conductor Terminal

• Powder, granulate, small or coarse bulk goods 3

Bolt holes: see next page

Easy Aimer flange version

Bolt holes: see next page

Easy Aimer flange version

11 Sensor reference point

Bolt holes: see next page

Universal flange (plane flange and

Min. circle diameter

Max. circle Min. circle Bolt hole Number of

Sun protection cover If the unit is used outdoors,

Material: Stainless steel 1.4301 (304)

3 4-20 mA output Accuracy ±0.02 mA

Upper limit 20 to 22.6 mA adjustable

Max. loop resistance Loop voltage Max. loop resistance

Communication HART Max. line length: multi-wire: ≤1,500 m (4,921 ft)

5 Protocol HART, Version 6.0

Memory Non-volatile EEPROM (no battery required)

Connection terminals 0.34 .. 2.5 mm² (AWG 22 .. 14)

6 Cable entry 1 piece M20 x 1.5 or ½" NPT

8 Process connection Plane flanges:

Easy Aimer flanges:

Enclosure 316L/ 1.4404 stainless steel

Air Purge Connection Female 1/8" NPT fitting

11 Weight 3" stainless steel flange model: 3.15 kg (6.94 lb)

Process temperature 40 m version:

Observe derating curve

Process overpressure Depending on ordered version:

Altitude max. 5,000 m (16,404 ft)

Frequency/ Beam angle 78 .. 79 GHz FMCW/ Beam angle 4°

Max. measurement range 40 m version: 40 m (131 ft)

Dielectric constant of For ranges up to 20 m (65.6 ft): min. DK = 1.6

5 Non-sparking/ Energy Limited:

R&TTE Compliance (Europe)

FCC Conformity (US)

* Depending on selected version in selection list

General Safety Instructions

Process pressure Improper installation may result in loss of process pressure. 8

Air Purging System Use of air purging system

Flow rate versus applied pressure:

Non return valve**

** Non return valve offered by the manufacturer:

24 V DC/ 4-20 mA loop

4-20 mA HART Typical PLC/ mA configuration with HART:

Measurement After power up the unit goes to Measurement mode.

* Relevant with advanced programming. Toggle indicator for PV or SV

Program Display view

General prodecure modify digits

To modify a text string

2. Follow the same steps as above, to add, delete, or modify characters.

In Measurement mode press to enter Program mode.

Vessel Select vessel construction material. 3

Use a setting just faster than the maximum vessel