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Brief Operating Instructions

Micropilot NMR81
Tank Gauging

These Instructions are Brief Operating Instructions; they are

not a substitute for the Operating Instructions pertaining to
the device.
Detailed information about the device can be found in the
Operating Instructions and the other documentation:
Available for all device versions via:
– Internet: www.endress.com/deviceviewer
– Smart phone/tablet: Endress+Hauser Operations App
 Micropilot NMR81

Order code: XXXXX-XXXXXX

1. Ser. no.: XXXXXXXXXXXX
Ext. ord. cd.: XXX.XXXX.XX

Serial number

2. www.endress.com/deviceviewer Endress+Hauser Operations App

3.

A0023555

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Table of contents
1 About this document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.1 Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2 Basic safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

2.1 Requirements for the personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.2 Designated use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.3 Workplace safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.4 Operational safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.5 Product safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

3 Product description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.1 Product design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

4 Incoming acceptance and product identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

4.1 Incoming acceptance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4.2 Product identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4.3 Storage and transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

5 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
5.1 Installation conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

6 Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
6.1 Terminal assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
6.2 Connecting requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
6.3 Ensuring the degree of protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
6.4 Post-connection check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

7 Commissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
7.1 Operating methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
7.2 Terms related to tank measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
7.3 Setting the display language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
7.4 Configuration of the radar measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
7.5 Configuration of the inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
7.6 Linking measured values to tank variables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
7.7 Configuration of the limit evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
7.8 Configuration of the signal output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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1 About this document

1.1 Symbols
1.1.1 Safety symbols

Symbol Meaning

DANGER!
DANGER This symbol alerts you to a dangerous situation. Failure to avoid this situation will result in
serious or fatal injury.

WARNING!
WARNING This symbol alerts you to a dangerous situation. Failure to avoid this situation can result in
serious or fatal injury.

CAUTION!
CAUTION This symbol alerts you to a dangerous situation. Failure to avoid this situation can result in
minor or medium injury.

NOTE!
NOTICE This symbol contains information on procedures and other facts which do not result in personal
injury.

1.1.2 Electrical symbols

Symbol Meaning Symbol Meaning

Direct current Alternating current

Direct current and alternating current Ground connection

A grounded terminal which, as far as
the operator is concerned, is grounded
via a grounding system.

Protective ground connection Equipotential connection

A terminal which must be connected to A connection that has to be connected
ground prior to establishing any other to the plant grounding system: This
connections. may be a potential equalization line or
a star grounding system depending on
national or company codes of practice.

1.1.3 Tool symbols

A0011219 A0011220 A0013442 A0011221 A0011222

Cross-head Flat blade

Torx screwdriver Allen key Hexagon wrench
screwdriver screwdriver

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1.1.4 Symbols for certain types of information

Symbol Meaning Symbol Meaning

Permitted Preferred
Procedures, processes or actions that Procedures, processes or actions that
are permitted. are preferred.

Forbidden Tip
Procedures, processes or actions that Indicates additional information.
are forbidden.

Reference to documentation Reference to page

Reference to graphic , , … Series of steps

Result of a sequence of actions Visual inspection

1.1.5 Symbols in graphics

Symbol Meaning

1, 2, 3 ... Item numbers

, , … Series of steps

A, B, C, ... Views

A-A, B-B, C-C, ... Sections

Hazardous area
- Indicates a hazardous area.

Safe area (non-hazardous area)

. Indicates the non-hazardous area.

1.1.6 Symbols at the device

Symbol Meaning

Safety instructions
Observe the safety instructions contained in the associated Operating Instructions.

Temperature resistance of the connection cables

Specifies the minimum value of the temperature resistance of the connection cables.

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2 Basic safety instructions

2.1 Requirements for the personnel
The personnel must fulfill the following requirements for its tasks:
‣ Trained, qualified specialists must have a relevant qualification for this specific function
and task
‣ Are authorized by the plant owner/operator
‣ Are familiar with federal/national regulations
‣ Before beginning work, the specialist staff must have read and understood the instructions
in the Operating Instructions and supplementary documentation as well as in the
certificates (depending on the application)
‣ Following instructions and basic conditions

2.2 Designated use

Application and measured materials
The measuring device described in these Operating Instructions is intended for the
continuous, contact-less level measurement of liquids. The device must be installed in closed
metallic tanks or reinforced concrete tanks, or similar enclosure structures made of
comparable attenuating material. Operation is completely harmless to humans and animals.
Depending on the version ordered, the measuring device can also measure potentially
explosive, flammable, poisonous and oxidizing media.
Measuring devices for use in hazardous areas, in hygienic applications or in applications
where there is an increased risk due to process pressure, are labeled accordingly on the
nameplate.
To ensure that the measuring device remains in proper condition for the operation time:
‣ Only use the measuring device in full compliance with the data on the nameplate and the
general conditions listed in the Operating Instructions and supplementary documentation.
‣ Check the nameplate to verify if the device ordered can be put to its intended use in the
approval-related area (e.g. explosion protection, pressure vessel safety).
‣ Use the measuring device only for media against which the process-wetted materials are
adequately resistant.
‣ If the measuring device is not operated at atmospheric temperature, compliance with the
relevant basic conditions specified in the associated device documentation is absolutely
essential.
‣ Protect the measuring device permanently against corrosion from environmental
influences.
‣ Observe the limit values in the "Technical Information".
The manufacturer is not liable for damage caused by improper or non-designated use.

Residual risk
During operation the sensor may assume a temperature near the temperature of the
measured material.
Danger of burns due to heated surfaces!
‣ For high process temperatures: Install protection against contact in order to prevent burns.
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2.3 Workplace safety

For work on and with the device:
‣ Wear the required personal protective equipment according to federal/national
regulations.

2.4 Operational safety

Risk of injury.
‣ Operate the device in proper technical condition and fail-safe condition only.
‣ The operator is responsible for interference-free operation of the device.
Conversions to the device
Unauthorized modifications to the device are not permitted and can lead to unforeseeable
dangers.
‣ If, despite this, modifications are required, consult with the manufacturer.
Repair
To ensure continued operational safety and reliability,
‣ Carry out repairs on the device only if they are expressly permitted.
‣ Observe federal/national regulations pertaining to repair of an electrical device.
‣ Use original spare parts and accessories from the manufacturer only.
Hazardous area
To eliminate a danger for persons or for the facility when the device is used in the hazardous
area (e.g. explosion protection, pressure vessel safety):
‣ Based on the nameplate, check whether the ordered device is permitted for the intended
use in the hazardous area.
‣ Observe the specifications in the separate supplementary documentation that is an integral
part of these Instructions.

2.5 Product safety

This measuring device is designed in accordance with good engineering practice to meet state-
of-the-art safety requirements, has been tested, and left the factory in a condition in which it
is safe to operate. It meets general safety standards and legal requirements.

2.5.1 CE mark
The measuring system meets the legal requirements of the applicable EC guidelines. These are
listed in the corresponding EC Declaration of Conformity together with the standards applied.
Endress+Hauser confirms successful testing of the device by affixing to it the CE mark.

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3 Product description
3.1 Product design

1 1 1

2 2 2

3
4
5 5 5

6 7 8

A0027765

1 Design of Micropilot NMR81

1 Electronics housing
2 Display and operating module (can be operated without opening the cover)
3 Alignment device for antenna 100 mm (4 in)
4 Level tool (used to check the correct alignment of the antenna)
5 Process connection (flange)
6 Antenna 50 mm (2 in)
7 Antenna 80 mm (3 in)
8 Antenna 100 mm (4 in)

4 Incoming acceptance and product identification

4.1 Incoming acceptance
Upon receipt of the goods check the following:
• Are the order codes on the delivery note and the product sticker identical?
• Are the goods undamaged?
• Do the nameplate data match the ordering information on the delivery note?
• If required (see nameplate): Are the Safety Instructions (XA) enclosed?
If one of these conditions is not satisfied, contact your Endress+Hauser Sales Center.

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4.2 Product identification

The following options are available for identification of the measuring device:
• Nameplate specifications
• Extended order code with breakdown of the device features on the delivery note
• Enter serial numbers from nameplates in W@M Device Viewer
( www.endress.com/deviceviewer ): All information about the measuring device is
displayed.
• Enter the serial number from the nameplates into the Endress+Hauser Operations App or
scan the 2-D matrix code (QR code) on the nameplate with the Endress+Hauser Operations
App: all the information for the measuring device is displayed.
For an overview of the scope of the associated Technical Documentation, refer to the
following:
• The W@M Device Viewer: Enter the serial number from the nameplate
(www.endress.com/deviceviewer)
• The Endress+Hauser Operations App: Enter the serial number from the nameplate or scan
the 2-D matrix code (QR code) on the nameplate.

4.3 Storage and transport

4.3.1 Storage conditions
• Storage temperature: –50 to +80 °C (–58 to +176 °F)
• Store the device in its original packaging.

4.3.2 Transport
NOTICE
Housing or antenna may be damaged or break away.
Risk of injury
‣ Transport the measuring device to the measuring point in its original packaging or at the
process connection.
‣ Do not fasten lifting devices (hoisting slings, lifting eyes etc.) at the housing or the antenna
but at the process connection. Take into account the mass center of the device in order to
avoid unintended tilting.
‣ Comply with the safety instructions, transport conditions for devices over 18kg (39.6lbs)
(IEC61010).

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5 Installation
5.1 Installation conditions
5.1.1 Mounting position
General conditions
• Do not install in the centre of the tank.
• Do not install above a filling stream.
• Avoid any tank installations (e.g. limit switches, temperature probes) within in the signal
beam.

Minimum wall distance

Measuring range Minimum wall distance
1) 2) 3)
Antenna 50mm/2" Antenna 80mm/3" Antenna 100mm/4"

5 m (16 ft) 0.3 m (0.98 ft) 0.17 m (0.55 ft) 0.13 m (0.44 ft)

10 m (33 ft) 0.6 m (1.9 ft) 0.33 m (1.1 ft) 0.27 m (0.87 ft)

15 m (49 ft) 0.9 m (2.9 ft) 0.5 m (1.6 ft) 0.4 m (1.3 ft)

20 m (66 ft) 1.2 m (3.9 ft) 0.67 m (2.2 ft) 0.53 m (1.7 ft)

25 m (82 ft) 1.5 m (4.9 ft) 0.83 m (2.7 ft) 0.67 m (2.2 ft)

30 m (98 ft) 1.8 m (5.9 ft) 1.0 m (3.3 ft) 0.8 m (2.6 ft)

1) Ordering feature 100 "Antenna", option AB

2) Ordering feature 100 "Antenna", option AC
3) Ordering feature 100 "Antenna", option AD

5.1.2 Mounting nozzle

Antenna 1) Nozzle diameter Maximum nozzle length

50mm/2" 50 mm (2 in) 50 mm (2 in)

100 mm (4 in) 430 mm (17 in)

80mm/3" 100 mm (4 in) 430 mm (17 in)

100mm/4" 150 mm (6 in) 430 mm (17 in)

1) Feature 100 of the product structure

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5.1.3 Vertical alignment of the 50mm(2") and 80mm (3") antenna

For optimum measuring accuracy the antenna must be installed at right angles to the medium
surface. An adjustable seal is available for the alignment.

Adjustable seal
4°

ød
øD
1

2
h

±8 °
hmax

3
hmin

A0027787

2 Adjustable seal used to align the device by ±8 °

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5.1.4 Vertical alignment of the 100mm(4") antenna

For optimum measuring accuracy the antenna must be installed at right angles to the medium
surface. For this purpose the 100mm(4") antenna always has an alignment unit. A level tool
indicating the correct alignment is attached to the alignment tool.

± 25°
°
90

A
A0027776

3 Alignment unit of the 100mm(4") antenna

1 Level tool indicating the correct alignment

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6 Electrical connection
6.1 Terminal assignment

D 1 2 3 4
1
E
D 1 2 3 4
1
E 2

CDI
1

C 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2
i

F 21 3

1
4
B 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

1
G2
3
HR

WP
on
A 1 2 3 4
CDI
POWER SIM

C 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

F 12 3
4
B 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

1
G2 HR
3 on
WP A 1 2 3 4
POWER SIM

G1 N AC 85...264 V
G3 L

A0026372

4 Terminal compartment (typical example) and ground terminals

Terminal area Module

Up to four I/O modules, depending on the order code

• Modules with four terminals can be in any of these slots.
A/B/C/D
• Modules with eight terminals can be in slot B or C.
(slots for I/O modules)


The exact assignment of the modules to the slots is dependent on the device version
→  14.

E HART Ex i/IS interface

• E1: H+
• E2: H-

F Remote display (in preparation)

Power supply: 85 to 264 VAC

• G1: N
G
• G2: not connected
• G3: L

Protective ground connection

A0018339

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6.1.1 Slots for I/O modules

The terminal compartment contains four slots (A, B, C and D) for I/O modules. Depending on
the device version (ordering features 040, 050 and 060) these slots contain different I/O
modules. The slot assignment for the device at hand is indicated on a label attached to the
back cover of the display module.

Spare parts
for:
Ser.-no.:8A21A Proservo NMS81
C098AF4
Spare part
1 Cover Spare no./stru
2 Display cture
3 Display 71023451
asm. 71023451
4 Main electr.
ewer

71023451
5 IOM-V1 XPF0002-AAB
AAEAEBEFLA ICR+
.com/devicevi
information:

Slot A
6 IOM-A/RTD XPF0002-AAB LC76
Slot B XPF0002-AAB EFEG+
7 IOM-D XPF0002-AAB EFEG+
XPF0002-AAB EFEG+
Additional
www.endress

Slot C
8 IO Mod FF XPF0002-AAB EFEG+
XPF0002-AAB EFEG+
Slot D XPF0002-AAB EFEG+
9 SMS electr.
10 Detector XPF0002-AAB EFEG+
71273689 EFEG+
11 Displacer
7122xxxx
12 Wire Drum XPF0002-AAB
AAAAACDEFEEFEG+
XPF0002-AAA G+
AAHAHCHRIJJCABADJ+
AJBKP
1 12
2,3 4-8 9 10

11
D

1
B

A0030070

1 Label showing (among other things) the modules in the slots A to D.

A Cable entry for slot A
B Cable entry for slot B
C Cable entry for slot C
D Cable entry for slot D

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6.1.2 Terminals of the "Modbus" or "V1" module

D 1 2 3 4
1
E 2 D 1 2 3 4
1
CDI
C 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

i D1-4

F 12 3
4
B 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

A 1 2 3 4
HR
on
POWER
WP A 1 2 3 4
SIM
A1-4

A0031200

5 Designation of the "Modbus" or "V1" modules (examples); depending on the device version these
modules may also be in slot B or C.

Depending on the device version, the "Modbus" and/or "V1" module may be in different slots of
the terminal compartment. In the operating menu the "Modbus" and "V1" interfaces are
designated by the respective slot and the terminals within this slot: A1-4, B1-4, C1-4, D1-4.

Terminals of the "Modbus" module

Terminal 1) Name Description

X1 S Cable shielding connected via a capacitor to EARTH

X2 0V Common reference

X3 B- Non-inverting signal line

X4 A+ Inverting signal line

Designation of the module in the operating menu: Modbus X1-4; (X = A, B, C or D)

1) In this column, "X" stands for one of the slots "A", "B", "C", or "D".

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Terminals of the "V1" module

Terminal 1) Name Description

X1 S Cable shielding connected via capacitor to EARTH

X2 not connected

X3 B- Protocol loop signal -

X4 A+ Protocol loop signal +

Designation of the module in the operating menu: V1 X1-4; (X = A, B, C or D)

1) In this column, "X" stands for one of the slots "A", "B", "C", or "D".

6.1.3 Connection of the "Analog I/O" module for passive usage

• In the passive usage the supply voltage for the communication line must be supplied by
an external source.
• The wiring must be in accordance with the intended operating mode of the Analog I/O
module (); see the drawings below.

"Operating mode" = "4..20mA output" or "HART slave +4..20mA output"

D 1 2 3 4
1
E 2
1
CDI
D 1 2 3 4

C
1

CDI
E
1
2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
C 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

F 12 3
4
B 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
i
1
G2

F 12 3
HR
3 on
WP A 1 2 3 4
POWER SIM

4
B 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

1
G2
G HR
3 on
WP A 1 2 3 4
a
POWER SIM c

-
+

!
b
A0027931

6 Passive usage of the Analog I/O module in the output mode

a Power supply
b HART signal output
c Analog signal evaluation

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"Operating mode" = "4..20mA input" or "HART master+4..20mA input"

D 1 2 3 4
1
E 2
1
CDI
D 1 2 3 4

C
1

CDI
E
1
2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
C 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

F 12 3
4
B 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
i
1
G2

F 12 3
HR
3 on
WP A 1 2 3 4
POWER SIM

4
B 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

1
G2
G HR
3 on
WP A 1 2 3 4
a
POWER SIM

–
+ b

!
A0027933

7 Passive usage of the Analog I/O module in the input mode

a Power supply
b External device with 4...20mA and/or HART signal output

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"Operating mode" = "HART master"

D 1 2 3 4
1
E 2
1
CDI
D 1 2 3 4

C
1

CDI
E
1
2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
C 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

F 12 3
4
B 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
i
1
G2

F 12 3
HR
3 on
WP A 1 2 3 4
POWER SIM

4
B 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

1
G2
G HR
3 on
WP A 1 2 3 4
a
POWER SIM

–
+ b

A0027934

8 Passive usage of the Analog I/O module in the HART master mode
a Power supply
b Up to 6 external devices with HART signal output

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6.1.4 Connection of the "Analog I/O" module for active usage

• In the active usage the supply voltage for the communication line is supplied by the
device itself. There is no need of an external power supply.
• The wiring must be in accordance with the intended operating mode of the Analog I/O
module (); see the drawings below.

"Operating mode" = "4..20mA output" or "HART slave +4..20mA output"

D 1 2 3 4
1
E 2
1
CDI
D 1 2 3 4

C
1

CDI
E
1
2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
C 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

F 12 3
4
B 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
i
1
G2

F 12 3
HR
3 on
WP A 1 2 3 4
POWER SIM

4
B 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

1
G2
G HR
3 on
WP A 1- 2 3 +4
POWER SIM b

a
A0027932

9 Active usage of the Analog I/O module in the output mode

a HART signal output
b Analog signal evaluation

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"Operating mode" = "4..20mA input" or "HART master+4..20mA input"

D 1 2 3 4
1
E 2
1
CDI
D 1 2 3 4

C
1

CDI
E
1
2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
C 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

F 12 3
4
B 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
i
1
G2

F 12 3
HR
3 on
WP A 1 2 3 4
POWER SIM

4
B 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

1
G2
G HR
3 on
POWER
WP A 1- 2 3 +4
SIM

A0027935

 10 Active usage of the Analog I/O module in the input mode

a External device with 4...20mA and/or HART signal output

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"Operating mode" = "HART master"

D 1 2 3 4
1
E 2
1
CDI
D 1 2 3 4

C
1

CDI
E
1
2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
C 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

F 12 3
4
B 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
i
1
G2

F 12 3
HR
3 on
WP A 1 2 3 4
POWER SIM

4
B 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

1
G2
G HR
3 on
POWER
WP A 1 2 3 4
SIM
- +

A0027936

 11 Active usage of the Analog I/O module in the HART master mode
a Up to 6 external devices with HART signal output

The maximum current consumption for the connected HART devices is 24 mA (i.e. 4 mA
per device if 6 devices are connected).

6.1.5 Connection of a RTD

A B C
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

A0026371

A 4-wire RTD connection

B 3-wire RTD connection
C 2-wire RTD connection

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6.1.6 Terminals of the "Digital I/O" module

D 1 2 3 4
1
E 2 C 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1
CDI
C 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

i C1-2 C3-4

F 12 3
4
B 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

A 1 2 3 4
HR
on
POWER
WP A 1 2 3 4
SIM
A1-2 A3-4

A0026424

 12 Designation of the digital inputs or outputs (examples)

• Each Digital IO Module provides two digital inputs or outputs.

• In the operating menu each input or output is designated by the respective slot and two
terminals within this slot. A1-2, for example, denotes terminals 1 and 2 of slot A. The same
is valid for slots B, C and D if they contain a Digital IO module.
• For each of these pairs of terminals, one of the following operating modes can be selected in
the operating menu ():
– Disable
– Passive Output
– Passive Input
– Active Input

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6.2 Connecting requirements

6.2.1 Cable specification

Terminals

Terminal Wire cross section

Signal and power supply 0.2 to 2.5 mm2 (24 to 13 AWG)

• Spring terminals (NMx8x-xx1...)
• Screw terminals (NMx8x-xx2...)

Ground terminal in the terminal compartment max. 2.5 mm2 (13 AWG)

Ground terminal at the housing max. 4 mm2 (11 AWG)

Power supply line

Standard device cable is sufficient for the power line.

HART communication line

• Standard device cable is sufficient if only the analog signal is used.
• Shielded cable is recommended if using the HART protocol. Observe the grounding concept
of the plant.

Modbus communication line

• Observe the cable conditions from the TIA-485-A, Telecommunications Industry
Association.
• Additional conditions: Use shielded cable.

V1 communication line
• Two wire (twisted pair) screened or un-screened cable
• Resistance in one cable: ≤ 120 Ω
• Capacitance between lines: ≤ 0.3 µF

6.2.2 Supply voltage

85 to 264 VAC
The supply voltage is also indicated on the nameplate.

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6.3 Ensuring the degree of protection

To guarantee the specified degree of protection, carry out the following steps after the
electrical connection:
1. Check that the housing seals are clean and fitted correctly. Dry, clean or replace the
seals if necessary.
2. Tighten all housing screws and screw covers.
3. Firmly tighten the cable glands.
4. To ensure that moisture does not enter the cable entry, route the cable so that it loops
down before the cable entry ("water trap").


A0013960

5. Insert blind plugs appropriate for the safety rating of the device (e.g. Ex d/XP).

6.4 Post-connection check

m Are cables or the device undamaged (visual inspection)?

m Do the cables comply with the requirements?

m Do the cables have adequate strain relief?

m Are all cable glands installed, firmly tightened and correctly sealed?

m Does the supply voltage match the specifications on the transmitter nameplate?

m Is the terminal assignment correct →  13?

m If required: Is the protective earth connected correctly ?

If supply voltage is present: Is the device ready for operation and do values appear on the display
m
module?

m Are all housing covers installed and firmly tightened?

m Is the securing clamp tightened correctly?

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7 Commissioning
7.1 Operating methods
7.1.1 Operation via the local display

XX
XX
XX
XX
X

mm

1
2

A0028345

 13 Display and operating elements

1 Liquid crystal display (LCD)
2 Optical keys; can be operated through the cover glass.

Standard view (measured value display)

2 XXXXXXXXX F 3

6
4 4841.00
5 mm

A0028317

 14 Typical appearance of the standard view (measured value display)

1 Display module
2 Device tag
3 Status area
4 Display area for measured values and status symbols

For the meaning of the display symbols refer to the Operating Instructions (BA) of the
device.
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Function of the keys in the standard view

Key Meaning

Enter key
• Pressing the key briefly opens the operating menu.
A0028326 • Pressing the key for 2 s opens the context menu.

Minus/Plus/Enter key combination (press and hold down the keys

simultaneously)
A0028330 Enables or disables the keypad lock.

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Navigation view (operating menu)

To access the operating menu (navigation view), proceed as follows:
1. While in the standard view, press E for at least two seconds.
 A context menu appears.
2. Select Keylock off from the context menu and confirm by pressing E.
3. Press E again to access the oprating menu.

1 /../Setup 00215-1 2
Tank level
5500.00 mm
Mapping
Advanced Setup 3

A0028346-EN

 15 Navigation view
1 Current submenu or wizard
2 Quick access code
3 Display area for navigation

7.1.2 Operation via service interface and FieldCare/DeviceCare

A0023737

 16 Operation via service interface

1 Service interface (CDI = Endress+Hauser Common Data Interface)
2 Commubox FXA291
3 Computer with "FieldCare" or "DeviceCare" operating tool and "CDI Communication FXA291" COM DTM

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7.2 Terms related to tank measurement

1
8
7

2
6
5

A0029794

 17 Terms related to radar tank measurement

1 Gauge reference height
2 Empty
3 Datum plate
4 Ullage level
5 Level
6 Tank reference height
7 Measured distance
8 Dipping reference

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7.3 Setting the display language

This setting is only relevant for operation via the display module. To set the language in
the operating tool, use the language setting functionality of FieldCare or DeviceCare,
respecitvely.

1. While in the standard view, press E. If required, select Keylock off from the context
menu and press E again.
 The Language parameter appears.
2. Open the Language parameter and select the display language.
3. Confirm your selection by pressing E.

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7.4 Configuration of the radar measurement

7.4.1 Basic settings

Submenu: Setup

Parameter Meaning / Action

Device tag Define a name to identify the measuring point within the plant.

Units preset Select a set of units for length, pressure and temperature.

Empty Enter the distance from the lower edge of the device flange to the datum plate.

Tank level Shows the measured level. Check whether the indicated value matches the actual level.

Set level Can be used to correct a constant shift of the measured level:
If the indicated level does not match the actual level: Enter the actual level into this parameter. An
offset for the measured level is then automatically applied.

 eliminate
The Set level parameter can only be used to compensate for a constant level error. To
errors resulting from interference echos, use the interference echo suppression
(map).

7.4.2 Interference echo suppression (map)

Submenu: Setup menu

Parameter Meaning / Action

Distance Shows the measured distance from the lower edge of the device flange to the product surface.
Check whether this value is correct.

Confirm distance Specify whether the measured distance matches the actual distance.

Present mapping Shows up to which distance a mapping has already been recorded.

Mapping end point Determines up to which distance the new mapping will be recorded.
Depending on the selection in Confirm distance a suitable value is preset in this parameter.
Usually, there is no need to change this value.

Record map Select Record map. This starts the recording of the new map.

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7.5 Configuration of the inputs

7.5.1 Configuration of the HART inputs
HART devices must be configured and given a unique HART address via their own user
interface before they are connected to the Micropilot NMR8x.

Submenu: Setup → Advanced setup → Input/output → Analog I/O

Parameter Meaning / Action

Operating mode Select:

• HART master+4..20mA input if only one HART device is connected to this loop. In this case the
4-20mA signal can be used in addition to the HART signal.
• HART master if up to 6 HART devices are connected to this loop.

Submenu: Setup → Advanced setup → Input/output → HART devices → HART Device(s) 1)

Parameter Meaning / Action

Output pressure • If the device measures a pressure: Select which of the HART variables (PV, SV, TV or QV)
contains the pressure.
• Otherwise: Keep the factory setting: No value

Output density • If the device measures a density: Select which of the HART variables (PV, SV, TV or QV)
contains the density.
• Otherwise: Keep the factory setting: No value

Output temperature • If the device measures a temperature: Select which of the HART variables (PV, SV, TV or
QV) contains the temperature.
• Otherwise: Keep the factory setting: No value

Output vapor • If the device measures the vapor temperature: Select which of the HART variables (PV,
temperature SV, TV or QV) contains the vapor temperature.
• Otherwise: Keep the factory setting: No value

Output level • If the device measures a level: Select which of the HART variables (PV, SV, TV or QV)
contains the level.
• Otherwise: Keep the factory setting: No value

1) There is a HART Device(s) submenu for each connected HART device.

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7.5.2 Configuration of the 4-20mA inputs

Submenu: Setup → Advanced setup → Input/output → Analog I/O 1)

Parameter Meaning / Action

Operating mode Select 4..20mA input or HART master+4..20mA input

Analog input source Select which process variable is transmitted by the connected device.

Analog input 0% value Define which value of the process variable corresponds to an input current of 4 mA.

Analog input 100% value Define which value of the process variable corresponds to an input current of 20 mA.

Customer value Check whether the indicated value matches the actual value of the process variable.

1) There is a Analog I/O submenu for each Analog I/O module of the device.

I [mA]

20mA

4mA

1 4 2 A
A0029264

 18 Scaling of the 4-20mA input

A Analog input source
1 Analog input 0% value
2 Analog input 100% value
3 Input current
4 Customer value

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7.5.3 Configuration of a connected RTD

Submenu: Setup → Advanced setup → Input/output → Analog IP

Parameter Meaning / Action

RTD type Specify the type of the connected RTD.

RTD connection type Specify the type of connection of the RTD (2-, 3- or 4-wire).

Input value Check whether the indicated value matches the actual temperature.

Minimum probe temperature Specify the minimum approved temperature of the connected RTD.

Maximum probe temperature Specify the maximum approved temperature of the connected RTD.

Probe position Enter the mounting position of the RTD (measured from the datum plate).

3
1

A0029269

1 Datum plate
2 RTD
3 Probe position

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7.5.4 Configuration of the digital inputs

There is a Digital Xx-x submenu for each digital input of the device. "X" designates the
slot in the terminal compartment, "x-x" the terminals within this slot.

Submenu: Setup → Advanced setup → Input/output → Digital Xx-x

Parameter Meaning / Action

Operating mode Select the operating mode (see diagram below).

• Input passive
The DIO module measures the voltage provided by an external source. Depending on the status
of the external switch, this voltage is 0 (switch open) or exceeds a certain limit voltage (switch
closed). These two states represent the digital signal.
• Input active
The DIO module provides a voltage and uses it to detect whether the external switch is open or
closed.

Contact type Determines how the state of the external switch is mapped to the internal states of the DIO module
(see table below). The internal state of the Digital Input can then be transferred to a Digital Output
or can be used to control the measurement.

A B
DIO DIO

A0029262

 19 Input modes of the Digital I/O module

A "Operating mode" = "Input passive"
B "Operating mode" = "Input active"

Contact types of the digital I/O module

State of the external switch Internal state of the DIO module

Contact type = Normally open Contact type = Normally closed

Open Inactive Active

Closed Active Inactive

During start-up Unknown Unknown

Fault in measurement Error Error

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7.6 Linking measured values to tank variables

Measured values must be linked to tank variables before they can be used in the Tank
Gauging application.
Depending on the application not all these parameters will be relevant in a given
situation.

Submenu: Setup → Advanced setup → Application → Tank configuration → Level

Parameter Defines the source of the following tank variableTank variable

Water level source Bottom water level

Submenu: Setup → Advanced setup → Application → Tank configuration → Temperature

Parameter Defines the source of the following tank variable

Liquid temp source Average or spot temperature of the product

Air temperature source Temperature of the air surrounding the tank

Vapor temp source Temperature of the vapor above the product

Submenu: Setup → Advanced setup → Application → Tank configuration → Pressure

Parameter Defines the source of the following tank variable

P1 (bottom) source Bottom pressure (P1)

P3 (top) source Top pressure (P3)

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7.7 Configuration of the limit evaluation

A limit evaluation can be configured for up to 4 tank variables. The limit evaluation generates
an alarm if the value exceeds an upper limit or falls below a lower limit, respectively. The limit
values can be defined by the user.

A B

10 10

1 1
2 2

3 3
4 4

5 5
6 6
7 7
8 8

A0029539

 20 Principle of the limit evaluation

A Alarm mode = On:
B Alarm mode = Latching;
1 HH alarm value
2 H alarm value
3 L alarm value
4 LL alarm value
5 HH alarm
6 H alarm
7 L alarm
8 LL alarm
9 Clear alarm = Yes
10 Hysteresis

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To configure an alarm, assign appropriate values to the following parameters:

Submenu: Setup → Advanced setup → Application → Alarm → Alarm 1 to 4

Parameter Meaning / Action

Alarm mode • Off

No alarms are generated.
• On
An alarm disappears if the alarm condition is no longer present (taking into consideration the
hysteresis).
• Latching
All alarms remain active until the user selects Clear alarm = Yes.

Alarm value source Select process variable to be checked for limit violation.

• HH alarm value
• H alarm value
Assign appropriate limit values (see diagram above).
• L alarm value
• LL alarm value

7.8 Configuration of the signal output

7.8.1 HART output
Each Analog I/O module of the device can be configured as a HART output. To do so, assign
appropriate values to the following parameters:

Setup → Advanced setup → Input/output → Analog I/O

Parameter Meaning / Action

Operating mode Select HART slave +4..20mA output.

Setup → Advanced setup → Communication → HART output → Configuration

Parameter Meaning / Action

System polling address Set the HART communication address of the device.

• Assign PV
• Assign SV
Select which tank variables are to be transmitted by the four HART variables.
• Assign TV
• Assign QV

The Primary Variable (PV) is not only transmitted by the HART signal but at the same time
• 0 % value by the output current.
• 100 % value These parameters define which value of the Primary Variable (PV) corresponds to an output
current of 4 mA (0 %) or 20 mA (100 %), respectively.

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7.8.2 Analog output (4...20mA)

Each Analog I/O module of the device can be configured as 4...20mA analog output. To do so,
assign appropriate values to the following parameters:

Setup → Advanced setup → Input/output → Analog I/O

Parameter Meaning / Action

Operating mode Select 4..20mA output.

Analog input source Select which tank variable is transmitted via the analog output.

Analog input 0% value Specify which value of the tank variable corresponds to an output current of 4 mA.

Analog input 100% value Specify which value of the tank variable corresponds to an output current of 20 mA.

7.8.3 Modbus
Depending on the order code the device may have up to two Modbus communication
interfaces. These are configured in the following submenus:
• Setup → Advanced setup → Communication → Communication interface 1 to 2
→ Configuration
• Setup → Advanced setup → Communication → Communication interface 1 to 2 → Integer
conversion

7.8.4 V1
Depending on the order code the device may have one V1 communication interface. It is
configured in the following submenus:
• Setup → Advanced setup → Communication → Communication interface 1 → Configuration
• Setup → Advanced setup → Communication → Communication interface 1 → V1 input
selector

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