Flow Meter

NivuFlow 550

Part No. NF5-5

Radar Flow Meter

Contactless flow measurement for open channels and part filled pipes

  • Low maintenance through contactless radar sensor
  • Easy installation and operation
  • Ideal for use with all liquids, even aggressive / abrasive media
  • Modular flexible installation
  • IoT-ready with global 4G connectivity for highest availability and digital services
  • Energy-saving cycle operation for self-sufficient systems

 
Contactless Radar Flow Metering

The contactless low-maintenance radar sensor provides reliable operation even at very high discharge velocities with low flow levels. Dynamic hydraulic models for various channel shapes based on varying filling levels enable accurate detection of the real flow rate.

Introducing the NivuFlow 7550 we provide a transmitter for Hybrid flow measurement using radar and ultrasonic technology.


Easy Installation and Handling

Due to DIN rail mounting options the compact transmitter saves space and can be installed easily in control cabinets. Moreover the NivuFlow 550 is available with a special protected field enclosure for use under harsh ambient conditions. The large graphic display permits quick and easy commissioning of the flow meter system.

Due to the modular construction of our radar flow meter system we can provide the appropriate solution for each application

NivuFlow 550 provides extended diagnostic options and facilitates in-depth analysis of running processes on site. The transmitter software is in line with current requirements. Future-proof protocols and versatile communication and integration options open many ways for operators to integrate the devices into higher systems such as SCADA or process control systems.

 

Typcal applications for NivuFlow 550

  • Measurement places with high pollutant load and sedimentation
  • Measurement places featuring bed load / debris
  • Measurement places with installation restrictions in the channel
  • Shooting discharge at low flow levels and high velocities
Technical Data
Common
Power supply

100 to 240 V AC, +10 % /-15 %,

47 to 63 Hz or. 9-36 V DC

Power supply connection
  • AC: Plug-in and screw-on spring-loaded terminal block
  • DC/DL: Plug-in spring-loaded terminal block
Maximum power consumption

AC: 30 VA / DC: 20 W

Typ. power consumption
  • 1x OFR + 1x i-Sensor + 1 Relay energised
  • 230 V AC: 14 VA / 6.8 W   
  • 24 V DC: 6.2 W  
Enclosure

DIN rail 

  • Material: Aluminium and Plastic 
  • Weight: approx. 1300 g

Field Enclosure 

  • Material: Polyamide PA / Polycarbonate PC
  • Weight: approx. 4.000 g (incl. NF550 and iXT0 211) 
  • Dimensions see Chap. "16.1 Enclosure Dimensions"
Protection class (IEC 60529) / Impact resistance (IEC 62262)

DIN rail

  • IP20 / IK08

Field enclosure

  • IP67 (optional: IP68) / IK08
Operation conditions
  • Protection Class I
  • Overvoltage Category II
  • Pollution Degree 2
Operation altitude

AC device for use at an altitude of up to 3000 m above sea level.  For relay voltages >150 V, use is restricted to altitudes up to max. 2000 m above sea level (AC and DC devices)

Operating temperature
  • DC: -20...+70 °C
  • AC: -20...+65 °C
Storage temperature

 +50 °C

Max. humidity

80%, non-condensing

Display

Daylight-compatible TFT colour graphic display, 240x320 pixels, 65,536 colours

Parameterisation / Programming

Menu-guided via rotary pushbutton and two function keys, in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Swedish, Danish, Finnish, Polish, Hungarian, Romanian, Czech, Russian, Korean and Chinese

Connection
  • General: Plug-in spring-loaded terminal block
  • DC power supply: Plug-in and screw-on spring-loaded terminal block
Inputs
  • 1x 4...20 mA for external level (2-wire probe)
  • 1x RxTx-Bus for NIVUS air-ultrasonic active sensors (OCL) (not for Type R1/G1/R3/G3)
  • 1...8x 0/4...20 mA with 12-Bit resolution for external level, external controller setpoint and data storage of external devices, accuracy ±0.4 % of measurement range (20 mA), load 91 Ohm
  • 2...10x digital input
  • 1...9x Radar sensor (OFR) connectable (where applicable via iXT/MPX)
Outputs
  • 2...4x 0/4...20 mA, load 500 Ohm, 12-Bit resolution, accuracy better than ±0.1 % at 20 °C (better than ±0.4 % at -20…+70 °C)
  • 1x bi-stable Relay (SPDT), loadable up to 230 V AC / 2 A (cos j 0.9), Minimum switching current  100 mA
  • 5x Relays (SPDT), loadable up to 230 V AC / 2 A (cos j 0.9), Minimum switching current 10 mA
Data memory

Internal 1.0 GB, for parameterisation/programming and measured value backup for approx. 570,000 data sets (time stamp);
can be read via front-side USB stick

Storage cycle

From 30 seconds (depending on the operation mode)

Communication
  • HART (Slave) via AA1
  • Modbus TCP via network (LAN/WAN, Internet)
  • Modbus RTU via RS485 or RS232
  • SMTP/FTP/HTTP
  • 2G/3G/4G via built-in wireless modem (only for Type G1/GR/G3/G9)

Specifications subject to change.

Downloads

Instruction Manual NivuFlow 550

Contactless flow measurement for radar sensors.

Data Sheet NivuFlow 550/NivuFlow 7550

Declaration of Conformity Permanent Flow Measurement Transmitter NivuFlow 550

Technical Instructions | "NIVUS Modbus TCP/RTU" (Rev. 04)

 

Tender Specification "NivuFlow 550"

Declaration of Conformity "Permanent flow measurement transmitter with internal modem for remote data transmission NivuFlow 5xx"

NivuFlow 5-..

MCERT | NivuFlow 550 with Velocity Radar Sensor and Air Ultrasonic Level i-Sensor

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