Nivus NivuLink Micro, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...cument revision 02 13 11 2018 Original Manual German rev 02 as of 13 11 2018 NIVUS GmbH Im Taele 2 75031 Eppingen Germany Internet www nivus com Phone 49 0 7262 9191 0 Fax 49 0 7262 9191 999 E mail info nivus com I n s t r u m e n t a t i o n F o r W a t e r I n d u s t r y ...

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Page 3: ...uropean Economic Area EEA this instruction manu al must be translated into the language of the country in which the device is to be used Should the translated text be unclear the original instruction manual German must be con sulted or the manufacturer contacted for clarification Copyright No part of this publication may be reproduced transmitted sold or disclosed without prior permission Damages ...

Page 4: ...Instruction Manual NivuLink Micro page 4 NivuLink Micro Rev 02 13 11 2018 Change History Rev Date Changes Editor 02 13 11 2018 Chapter 7 4 2 KG 01 25 10 2018 New document KG ...

Page 5: ...t option 11 2 1 2 Safeguards and Precautions 11 2 1 3 Safety and precautionary measures for GSM GPRS modems 13 2 2 Liability disclaimer 14 2 3 Use in accordance with the requirements 15 2 4 Shutdown Procedures 16 2 5 User s Responsibilities 16 2 6 Personnel requirements 17 3 Shipping Storage and Transportation 18 3 1 Delivery 18 3 2 Reception inspection 18 3 3 Storing 18 3 4 Transportation 18 3 5 ...

Page 6: ...1 Wiring diagrams 35 6 6 3 2 Typical wiring schemes 37 6 6 3 3 Connecting sensor actuator 39 6 6 4 The NivuLink Micro power supply 40 6 6 4 1 Battery life 40 6 6 4 2 Connect remove battery 41 7 Initial startup 42 7 1 Initial startup of system 42 7 2 Notes to the user 42 7 3 General principles 42 7 4 Using the NivuLink Micro configuration tool 43 7 4 1 Splash screen for the NivuLink Micro configura...

Page 7: ...9 1 Spare parts 57 9 2 Accessories 57 10 Dismantling Disposal 58 10 1 Disassembling disposing of the NivuLink Micro 58 10 2 Dispose of batteries 58 11 Use cases 59 11 1 Level monitoring in a closed vessel 59 11 2 Level monitoring at a stormwater overflow tank with max basin level and basin overflow 59 EU Declaration of Conformity 60 ...

Page 8: ...manual in a safe place and make sure it is available for the users of this product at any time If you should have problems to understand information contained within this instruction manual either contact the manufacturer or one of the distributors for further support The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for damage to persons or material due to incorrectly understood information in this ins...

Page 9: ... Step Execute action or step Note the numbering of action steps Observe the order of the working steps Cross Reference Reference to further or detailed information Text Parameter or Menu Indicates a parameter or a menu that is se lected or described Reference to Docu ment Refers to accompanying documentation ...

Page 10: ...nings in medium degree of risk Indicates a possible danger with medium risk which may result in a life threatening situation or severe bodily injury if it is not avoided CAUTION Warnings in low risk or property damages Indicates a possible danger with moderate risk which may result in minor or mod erate personal injury or material damage if not avoided WARNING Danger by electric voltage Indicates ...

Page 11: ...cautions below generally and at any time These notes and warnings will not be repeated for each description within the document WARNING Germ contamination Please note that due to the operation in the waste water field the measurement system and cables may be loaded with dangerous disease germs Respective pre cautionary measures must be taken to avoid damage to one s health Wear protective clothing...

Page 12: ...se outdoors are comprehensively pro tected against dust and moisture If these products are connected by means of cables and connectors to the power supply and or to the sensors actuators in stead of being permanently wired there is a risk that dirt dust and moisture will enter plugs and connectors The operator is responsible for protecting plugs and connectors from dirt dust and moisture and for c...

Page 13: ...ill be void Important Note Do not operate the NivuLink Micro in hospitals and or near medical devices like pacemakers or hearing aids near highly flammable zones such as gas stations storage facilities for flammable materials chemical plants und explosive sites near flammable gases vapors or dust Important Note Do not expose the NivuLink Micro to strong vibrations or shocks Important Note The GSM ...

Page 14: ... regulations such as applicable Ex regulations as well as safety requirements and regulations in order to avoid accidents shall be observed All operations on the device which go beyond installation or connection measures in principle shall be carried out by NIVUS staff or personnel authorised by NIVUS due to reasons of safe ty and guarantee Operate the transmitter only in technically perfect worki...

Page 15: ...smsission to a server The NivuLink Micro is upon publication of the document designed and manufactured to the latest technical standards and approved safety regulations Personal risk or material damage cannot nevertheless be completely ruled out The maximum permissible limit values as specified in chapter 5 5 Specifications shall be necessarily observed Any case varying from these conditions which...

Page 16: ...um safety and health requirements for the use of work equipment by workers at work as amended are to be observed and ad hered to In Germany the Industrial Safety Ordinance shall be observed Make sure to have a local operating permit available and observe the associated conditions In addition to this you must observe environmental requirements and local laws on the following points Personnel safety...

Page 17: ...on or the safety notes on the product itself are per sons who are sufficiently familiar with installation mounting starting up and operation of the product and who have the relevant qualifications for their work for example I Training instruction or authorisation to activate deactivate isolate ground and mark electric circuits and devices systems according to the safety en gineering standards II E...

Page 18: ...the minimum and maximum values on environmental conditions such as temperature and humidity according to chapter 5 5 Specifications The measurement transmitter shall be protected from corrosive or organic solvent vapours radioactive radiation as well as strong electromagnetic radiation Always store the instrument in its original packaging 3 4 Transportation Although the NivuLink Micro and its sens...

Page 19: ...There are 2 outputs available as well The input data are stored in a buffer along with the output states The stored data are transmitted to a server like the Nivus web portal The data are transmitted wirelesly via GPRS UMTS at adjustable intervals This server can be accessed with a client where a web browser is installed The data can also be read with the NIVUS DataHub software that is installed o...

Page 20: ...ual NivuLink Micro page 20 NivuLink Micro Rev 02 13 11 2018 5 Product specification 5 1 Overview 1 Lock 2 Cover 3 Enclosure 4 SMA connector 5 Holes for wall mounting 6 Cable glands Fig 5 1 NivuLink Micro Exterior view ...

Page 21: ...8 page 21 1 SMA connector 2 Cable glands 3 Card holder for nano SIM card 4 Jack for external power supply 5 Battery jack 6 RS232 485 port 7 Button for configuration mode 8 Status LEDs 9 Micro USB socket 10 Terminal strip Fig 5 2 NivuLink Micro Interior view ...

Page 22: ...mation Name and address of the manufacturer CE label Information on type and series serial no if available Fig 5 3 Device label on the NivuLink Micro data logger 5 3 Device status The LEDs Fig 5 2 show the status of the NivuLink Micro Red Yellow Green Status on on on Operating mode NivuLink Micro is scanning or trans mitting data on off on Configuration mode off off off Sleep mode or the battery i...

Page 23: ...8 to 30 V DC 5 4 3 Universal inputs 1 Pin assignments 2 Terminal strip Fig 5 4 NivuLink Micro terminal strip Take off the terminal strip by lifting it up You can then see the pin assignments on the board PIN assignments on the terminal strip PIN Assignment 1 Contact A 2 Contact B 3 Vsens 4 GND 5 Universal input 1 6 Universal input 2 7 GND 8 Universal input 3 9 Universal input 4 ...

Page 24: ...in board Configuration via MicroUSB port to PC Antenna connector SMA Universal inputs 4 x analog or digital Analog 0 4 to 20 mA max 22 mA load 100 Ω Analog 0 20 mA 4 20 mA 0 2 V 0 10 V Digital Low power max 32 V low 100 mV high 200 mV load 220 kΩ High power max 32 V low 1 3 V high 2 7 V load 8 kΩ Pulse counter interval daily infinite counter Frequency 1 1000 Hz Outputs 1 x switched mode sensor pow...

Page 25: ...ttery fully check the NivuLink Micro installation and sensors and ensure everything is correct This device should only be installed by professional and suitabley trained technicians All legally binding norms laws technical regulations and health and safety guidelines should be followed The device has protection rating IP68 6 2 Installing and connecting the NivuLink Micro CAUTION Risk of injury or ...

Page 26: ...s storage facilities for flammable materials chemical plants and explosive sites near flammable gases vapors or dust Avoid as well the following direct sunlight to prevent the unit from heating up excessively use a weather proof cover if necessary such as the NIVUS Weatherproof Cover item no ZMS0180000 objects emitting a lot of heat ambient temperature 20 to 60 C objects with strong electromagneti...

Page 27: ...6 Installation NivuLink Micro Rev 02 13 11 2018 page 27 6 2 2 Enclosure Dimensions Fig 6 1 Enclosure dimensions of the NivuLink Micro in mm ...

Page 28: ... enough space at the top for antenna installation The space re quirements depend on the antenna used Do not forget to leave approx 15 cm of space on the underside of the instrument for cable connections Fig 6 2 Installation holes Procedure Tightly screw the NivuLink Micro through the holes in the enclosure 1 to a suitable surface like a wall ...

Page 29: ...0 cm away from people The antenna should not extend beyond the lightning protected area of buildings and it must be protected against lightning 6 3 2 Connecting the antenna WARNING Risk of injury from electric shock Before connecting the antenna power off the NivuLink Micro Important Gently tighten the antenna Tighten the antenna manually do not use any tools Procedure 1 Disconnect the NivuLink Mi...

Page 30: ... torx torque screwdriver TX20 Open enclosure Procedure CAUTION Water damage to device To best protect NivuLink Micro against moisture open the cover from above if it is raining or if you are in a place where water might enter the de vice 1 If you are using an external power supply or a charger disconnect them from the NivuLink Micro 2 Open the lock 1 3 Unscrew the screws 2 4 Open the cover 3 ...

Page 31: ...r 3 CAUTION Device damage caused by dirt or water If dirt or water enters the terminal compartment the protection class for the device is no longer valid Close the terminal compartment with the cover and the two screws so that no water or dirt can enter 3 Make sure the cover is correctly closed and that no particles are caught between enclosure und cover CAUTION Risk of damage to device If the scr...

Page 32: ...e the nano SIM card out of the phone The PIN is activated You will need the PIN to configure the modem see Sect 7 4 3 Basic settings Put replace the nano SIM card in the NivuLink Micro Procedure 1 Open the NivuLink Micro enclosure as described in 6 4 Open close the NivuLink Micro enclosure 2 Optional remove the nano SIM card from the card holder 3 Slide the nano SIM card into the card holder Make ...

Page 33: ...ons here are highly individual Any work on electrical connections should be carried out with the power supply disconnected CAUTION Personal or material damages due to improper handling To prevent possible damages the installation as described in the following chapter should be carried out by qualified personnel only Observe all applicable legal and operational guidelines and requirements Prior to ...

Page 34: ...of water Do not operate NivuLinkMicro out in the field with the cover opened 6 6 2 Notes on cabling The NivuLink Micro is shipped with the following cable glands 2 x thread adapter M16 x 1 5 1 x plug for thread adapter M16 Cables with the following external cross sections can be used with the shipped thread adapters M16 x 1 5 5 9 mm Important Note The protection rating IP68 is not guaranteed if ca...

Page 35: ...ve 6 6 3 1 Wiring diagrams To connect sensors und actuators please refer to the wiring diagrams below For the colors of the cables and cores please refer to the user manuals for the sensors actuators Up to 4 sensors actuators can be connected to the NivuLink Micro as per these wiring diagrams Fig 6 5 Connecting a 2 wire probe to the NivuLink Micro Fig 6 6 Connecting a 3 wire probe to the NivuLink ...

Page 36: ...nstruction Manual NivuLink Micro page 36 NivuLink Micro Rev 02 13 11 2018 Fig 6 7 Connecting an active 4 20 mA output to the NivuLink Micro Fig 6 8 Connecting a non isolated contact to the NivuLink Micro ...

Page 37: ...g diagrams below illustrate typical wiring schemes with sensors and or actuators For the colors of the cables and cores please refer to the user manuals for the sensors actuators Fig 6 9 Connecting 2 x 2 wire probes to the NivuLink Micro Fig 6 10 Connecting 4 x 2 wire probes to the NivuLink Micro ...

Page 38: ...Instruction Manual NivuLink Micro page 38 NivuLink Micro Rev 02 13 11 2018 Fig 6 11 Connecting 4 x active 4 20 mA outputs to the NivuLink Micro Fig 6 12 Connecting 4 contacts to the NivuLink Micro ...

Page 39: ...h the cable gland s into the device Important Note To ensure the enclosure is sealed you should insert only 1 cable through each of the two cable glands 4 Connect the sensors actuators max 4 with the desired universal in puts and outputs in the terminal strip Make sure the device is de energized while carrying out this work 5 Tighten the cable glands to secure the cables Note the approved cable di...

Page 40: ...tery life depends on many factors The tables below give an overview of the expected battery service lifetimes these values are for information purposes only and are non binding Battery life in days NLG with I Sensor at 17 5 mA Storage cycle min GPRS transmission cycle hrs 1 12 24 1 36 39 39 2 67 76 77 3 93 112 113 5 135 180 183 10 205 330 340 15 248 457 475 30 313 739 788 60 361 1070 1174 Battery ...

Page 41: ...described in 6 4 Open close the NivuLink Micro enclosure 2 Insert battery into battery socket All 3 LEDs light up the NivuLink Micro is powered on 3 Close the NivuLink Micro enclosure as described in 6 4 Open close the NivuLink Micro enclosure Remove battery Procedure 1 Open the NivuLink Micro enclosure as described in 6 4 Open close the NivuLink Micro enclosure 2 Press the clip on the battery con...

Page 42: ...cro into operation Read this instruction manual carefully in order to guarantee proper function of the NivuLink Micro For assistance with installing connecting the device or programming you can contact us on our hotline 49 0 7262 9191 841 7 3 General principles The NivuLink Micro shall not be put into operation before the installation has been finished and checked To exclude faulty programming thi...

Page 43: ... The configuration covers configuration of the 4 universal inputs configuration of the wireless data transmission to a server like the Nivus web portal Reading out and processing the data from the NivuLink Micro with the NICOS process control system see the NICOS Studio manual Reading the data from the NivuLink Micro with the NIVUS DataHub software see the NIVUS DataHub documentation Important Not...

Page 44: ...n tool 1 Indicates the link status here disconnected There is a detailed description in the next figure Fig 7 2 2 Opens a drop down menu where the configuration level can be selected Normal Standard screen with the standard options Extended Extended screen with other options Service Service screen This screen can only be opened by NIVUS Service technicians 3 Opens the drop down menu to select the ...

Page 45: ... store it in the format nlu 6 Button Load configuration from file The button opens the File Manager to select a configuration file format nlu and to load it 7 Button Reboot device This button is enabled only if there is a link to a NivuLink Micro The button restarts the NivuLink Micro without a configuration having been transmitted to it 8 Selecting tabs here Basic settings Channels and Thresholds...

Page 46: ...ed no connection Yellow connection is being established Green connected Fig 7 2 NivuLink Micro configuration tool Splash screen Link status 7 4 2 Connect configuration tool with the NivuLink Micro Required accessories Micro USB cable Prerequisite The NivuLink Micro is connected to a power supply The NivuLink Micro configuration tool is open Procedure 1 Put the NivuLink Micro in the configuration m...

Page 47: ...ration options please refer to Sects 7 4 3 Basic settings 7 4 4 Modem settings 7 4 5 Measurement channels 7 4 6 Thresholds und 7 4 7 Software Update 7 4 3 Basic settings The following options are available in the Normal screen of the Basic settings tab Device name Operation mode Test mode Measuring Sensor Modem settings In the extended screen the following additional options are available Comminic...

Page 48: ...set up and whether all settings are correct Measuring 1 Entry field for the scan interval in minutes measurement interval 2 Drop down menu to select transmission periods Interval 3 specify the transmission interval in minutes interval of data transmission to communication hub Fixed time 3 specify a fixed point in time for daily transmission of data to the communication hub format HH MM e g 14 00 3...

Page 49: ... allow you to select one of the defaults NIVUS card Telekom Vodafone The next fields 2 4 are filled automati cally 2 Entry field for the APN access point to a mobile network of the mobile network for the data transmission 3 Entry field for the user name optional 4 Entry field for the password optional 5 Entry field for a PIN If the nano SIM card is configured so that the system requests the PIN to...

Page 50: ...icro configuration tool Basic settings Communication hub Time synchronisation This option is available only in the extended screen 1 Entry field for the time server to be used for the time synchronization of the NivuLink Micro 2 Entry field for the time server port 3 Entry field for the synchronization interval in hours Fig 7 7 NivuLink Micro configuration tool Basic settings Time synchroni zation...

Page 51: ...own menu where the input mode is selected The table below contains a detailed description of the modes 4 Drop down menu to select the calculation method Factorization Formula or Interpolation The selection is relevant only as soon as Calculation 7 is enabled checked ist 5 When 4 Factorization input field for the factor When 4 Formula input field for the formula 6 Opens the value table used to conf...

Page 52: ...Counts and transmits the high edges or low edges of a counter Impulse Entry field for the value the pulse should have Unit Entry field for the pulse output unit Decimal places Entry field for the decimal places for the output value 7 4 6 Thresholds Here you can define high and low limit values for each of the four inputs These limit values can be used to adjust measurement and transmission interva...

Page 53: ... limit value 4 Fields for measurement or transmission interval in minutes 5 Enables disables the according option 7 4 7 Software Update The Software Update tab is available only in the extended screen You can update the NivuLink Micro software here 1 Opens the File Manager to select the new software 2 Shows the selected software 3 Loads the selected software to the NivuLink Micro and restarts it R...

Page 54: ...bject to wear and tear We herewith particularly emphasise that replacement parts or accessories not supplied by NIVUS moreover are not certified and approved by NIVUS too Installation and or the use of such products hence may negatively influence predetermined constructional characteristics of the measurement system or even lead to instrument failures NIVUS cannot be held responsible for any damag...

Page 55: ...tery on a combustible surface Be present while the battery is charging CAUTION Material damage caused by using an incorrect charger The battery can be irreversibly damaged if the wrong type of charger is used the cells can be drained or an explosion can occur for example Use charger NLG0 LAD AP 5414 only Important Note Batteries wear out and discharge over time They also loose charge at high low t...

Page 56: ... clean logger sensors and sensor cables Do not clean the logger the sensors with high pressure cleaners Do not use sharp cleansing agents or solvents Clean the NivuLink Micro enclosure if required using a dry lint free cloth For heavy dirt wipe the enclosure with a damp cloth 8 3 2 Sensors The hints on how to maintain and to clean the sensors shall be necessarily observed These hints can be found ...

Page 57: ...l system b on a server in the NIVUS web portal c NIVUS DataHub outputting csv files for analysis Power supply Suitable power supply 8 to 30 V Battery pack Item No NLG0 AP 5414 Nominal voltage 3 6 V Charging voltage 4 2 V Nominal capacity 17 4 Ah Nominal energy 62 6 Wh Charger for battery pack NLG0 AP xxx Item No NLG0 LAD AP 5414 Input 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Output 12 W 4 1 V 2 4 A Tool set Art No N...

Page 58: ...if necessary and dispose of it separately 3 Disconnect the cables with suitable tools 4 Remove the NivuLink Micro from its fixture EU WEEE Directive This symbol indicates that the Directive 2012 19 EG on waste electrical and elec tronic equipment requirements shall be observed on the disposal of the equipment The unit contains a buffer battery Lithium coin cell which must be disposed sepa rately 1...

Page 59: ...onitoring in a closed vessel Fig 11 1 Level monitoring in a closed vessel e g with a sensor 11 2 Level monitoring at a stormwater overflow tank with max basin level and basin overflow Fig 11 2 Level monitoring at a stormwater overflow tank with max basin lev el and basin overflow ...

Page 60: ...Instruction Manual NivuLink Micro page 60 NivuLink Micro Rev 02 13 11 2018 EU Declaration of Conformity ...