Endress+Hauser NRF81 User manual

Products Solutions Services
Operating Instructions
Tankside Monitor NRF81
Tank Gauging
BA01465G/00/EN/03.18
71406899
2018-06-07
01.02.zz (Device firmware)

Tankside Monitor NRF81
2 Endress+Hauser
Order code:
Ext. ord. cd.:
Ser. no.:
www.endress.com/deviceviewer Endress+Hauser
Operations App
XXXXXXXXXXXX
XXXXX-XXXXXX
XXX.XXXX.XX
Serial number
1.
3.
2.
A0023555

Tankside Monitor NRF81 Table of contents
Endress+Hauser 3
Table of contents
1 About this document ................ 4
1.1 Document function ..................... 4
1.2 Symbols .............................. 4
1.3 Documentation ........................ 7
1.4 Registered trademarks ................... 9
2 Basic safety instructions ........... 10
2.1 Requirements for the personnel ........... 10
2.2 Designated use ....................... 10
2.3 Workplace safety ...................... 10
2.4 Operational safety ..................... 11
2.5 Product safety ........................ 11
3 Product description ................ 12
3.1 Product design ........................ 12
4 Incoming acceptance and product
identification ..................... 13
4.1 Incoming acceptance ................... 13
4.2 Product identification .................. 13
4.3 Storage and transport .................. 15
5 Installation ....................... 16
5.1 Installation conditions .................. 16
5.2 Post-installation check .................. 17
6 Electrical connection .............. 18
6.1 Terminal assignment ................... 18
6.2 Connecting requirements ................ 33
6.3 Ensuring the degree of protection .......... 34
6.4 Post-connection check .................. 34
7 Operability ........................ 35
7.1 Overview of the operation options ......... 35
7.2 Structure and function of the operating
menu .............................. 36
7.3 Access to the operating menu via the local
display ............................. 37
7.4 Access to the operating menu via the service
interface and FieldCare ................. 49
7.5 Access to the operating menu via Tankvision
Tank Scanner NXA820 and FieldCare ....... 50
8 System integration ................ 53
8.1 Overview of the Device Description files
(DTM) .............................. 53
9 Commissioning .................... 54
9.1 Initial settings ........................ 54
9.2 Configuring the tank gauging application .... 56
9.3 Advanced settings ..................... 82
9.4 Simulation ........................... 82
9.5 Protecting settings from unauthorized
access .............................. 82
10 Operation ......................... 83
10.1 Reading off the device locking status ....... 83
10.2 Reading off measured values ............. 83
11 Diagnostics and troubleshooting ... 84
11.1 General trouble shooting ................ 84
11.2 Diagnostic information on local display ...... 85
11.3 Diagnostic information in FieldCare ........ 88
11.4 Overview of the diagnostic messages ....... 90
11.5 Diagnostic list ........................ 97
11.6 Reset measuring device ................. 98
11.7 Device information .................... 98
11.8 Firmware history ...................... 98
12 Maintenance ...................... 99
12.1 Maintenance tasks ..................... 99
12.2 Endress+Hauser services ................ 99
13 Repair ........................... 100
13.1 General information on repairs ........... 100
13.2 Spare parts ......................... 100
13.3 Endress+Hauser services ............... 101
13.4 Return ............................. 101
13.5 Disposal ........................... 101
14 Accessories ...................... 102
14.1 Device-specific accessories .............. 102
14.2 Communication-specific accessories ....... 103
14.3 Service-specific accessories .............. 103
14.4 System components ................... 103
15 Operating menu .................. 104
15.1 Overview of the operating menu .......... 104
15.2 "Operation" menu ..................... 112
15.3 "Setup" menu ........................ 121
15.4 "Diagnostics" menu .................... 237
Index ................................. 246

About this document Tankside Monitor NRF81
4 Endress+Hauser
1 About this document
1.1 Document function
These Operating Instructions contain all the information that is required in various phases
of the life cycle of the device: from product identification, incoming acceptance and
storage, to mounting, connection, operation and commissioning through to
troubleshooting, maintenance and disposal.
1.2 Symbols
1.2.1 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.
NOTICE
NOTE!
This symbol contains information on procedures and other facts which do not result in
personal injury.
1.2.2 Electrical symbols
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
A terminal which must be connected to ground prior to establishing any other
connections.
Equipotential connection
A connection that has to be connected to the plant grounding system: This may be a
potential equalization line or a star grounding system depending on national or
company codes of practice.

Tankside Monitor NRF81 About this document
Endress+Hauser 5
1.2.3 Tool symbols
Symbol Meaning
A0013442
Torx screwdriver
A0011220
Flat blade screwdriver
A0011219
Cross-head screwdriver
A0011221
Allen key
A0011222
Hexagon wrench
1.2.4 Symbols for certain types of information
Symbol Meaning
Permitted
Procedures, processes or actions that are permitted.
Preferred
Procedures, processes or actions that are preferred.
Forbidden
Procedures, processes or actions that are forbidden.
Tip
Indicates additional information.
Reference to documentation
A
Reference to page
Reference to graphic
Notice or individual step to be observed
1.
,
2.
,
3.
… Series of steps
Result of a step
Help in the event of a problem
Visual inspection
1.2.5 Symbols in graphics
Symbol Meaning
1, 2, 3 ... Item numbers
1.
,
2.
,
3.
… Series of steps
A, B, C, ... Views
A-A, B-B, C-C, ... Sections

About this document Tankside Monitor NRF81
6 Endress+Hauser
Symbol Meaning
-
Hazardous area
Indicates a hazardous area.
.
Safe area (non-hazardous area)
Indicates the non-hazardous area.
1.2.6 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.

Tankside Monitor NRF81 About this document
Endress+Hauser 7
1.3 Documentation
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.
1.3.1 Technical Information (TI)
The Technical Information contains all the technical data on the device and provides an
overview of the accessories and other products that can be ordered for the device.
Device Technical Information
Tankside Monitor NRF81 TI01251G
1.3.2 Brief Operating Instructions (KA)
The Brief Operating Instructions contain all the essential information from incoming
acceptance to initial commissioning.
Device Brief Operating Instructions
Tankside Monitor NRF81 KA01209G
1.3.3 Operating Instructions (BA)
The Operating Instructions contain all the information that is required in various phases of
the life cycle of the device: from product identification, incoming acceptance and storage,
to mounting, connection, operation and commissioning through to troubleshooting,
maintenance and disposal.
It also contains a detailed explanation of each individual parameter in the operating menu
(except the Expert menu). The description is aimed at those who work with the device
over the entire life cycle and perform specific configurations.
Device Operating Instructions
Tankside Monitor NRF81 BA01465G
1.3.4 Description of Device Parameters (GP)
The Description of Device Parameters provides a detailed explanation of each individual
parameter in the 2nd part of the operating menu: the Expert menu. It contains all the
device parameters and allows direct access to the parameters by entering a specific code.
The description is aimed at those who work with the device over the entire life cycle and
perform specific configurations.
Device Description of Device Parameters
Tankside Monitor NRF81 GP01083G (in preparation)

About this document Tankside Monitor NRF81
8 Endress+Hauser
1.3.5 Safety instructions (XA)
Ordering feature 010 "Approval" Meaning XA
BA ATEX II 2 (1)G Ex db [ia Ga] IIC T6 Gb XA01531G
FD FM C/US XP-AIS Cl.I Div.1 Gr.BCD T6
AEx d[ia] IIC T6
XA01532G
GA EAC Ex db[ia Ga] IIC T6 Gb in preparation
IA IEC Ex db [ia Ga] IIC T6 Gb XA01531G
KA KC Ex db[ia Ga] IIC T6 Gb in preparation
MA INMETRO Ex db[ia Ga] IIC T6 Gb in preparation
NA NEPSI Ex db[ia Ga] IIC T6 Gb in preparation
TA TIIS Ex d[ia] IIC T6 Ga/Gb in preparation

Tankside Monitor NRF81 About this document
Endress+Hauser 9
1.4 Registered trademarks
FieldCare®
Registered trademark of the Endress+Hauser Process Solutions AG, Reinach, Switzerland
MODBUS®
Registered trademark of the MODBUS-IDA, Hopkinton, MA, USA

Basic safety instructions Tankside Monitor NRF81
10 Endress+Hauser
2 Basic safety instructions
2.1 Requirements for the personnel
The personnel for installation, commissioning, diagnostics and maintenance must fulfill
the following requirements:
‣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 starting work, read and understand the instructions in the manual and
supplementary documentation as well as the certificates (depending on the
application).
‣Follow instructions and comply with basic conditions.
The operating personnel must fulfill the following requirements:
‣Are instructed and authorized according to the requirements of the task by the facility's
owner-operator.
‣Follow the instructions in this manual.
2.2 Designated use
Application and measured materials
The device described in these Operating Instructions is a monitoring unit for use with the
Endress+Hauser Micropilot M and Micropilot S-series radars and other HART compatible
devices. Mounted at the tank side, it provides indication of measured data, allows
configuration and supplies intrinsically safe (i.s.) or explosion proof (XP) power to the
connected sensors on the tank. Various industry standard digital gauging communication
protocols support integration into open architecture tank gauging and inventory systems.
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).
‣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.
2.3 Workplace safety
For work on and with the device:
‣Wear the required personal protective equipment according to federal/national
regulations.