Continuous level measuring system
NB 3000
Technical information / Instruction manual
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Operating conditions
Process overpressure -0.3 .. +0.3 bar (-4.4 .. +4.4 psi)
-0.5 .. + 1.7 bar (-7.3 .. +25 psi) optional for CE + ATEX
-0.5 .. + 1.1 bar (-7.3 .. +16 psi) optional for FM general purpose
Process temperature -40°C .. +80/ 150/ 250°C (-40 .. +176/ 302/ 482°F)
Ambient temperature -20°C .. +60°C (-4 .. +140°F)
-40°C .. +60°C (-40 .. +140°F) CE, FM General Purpose with internal heater
-40°C .. +60°C (-40 .. +140°F) ATEX, FM Class II on request possible
max. +40°C (104°F) Version with Process temp. 150°C (302°F)
Ventilation Ventilation is not required
Min. powder density see "Sensor weight guide" on next page
Minimum time between
measuring starts
measuring height 5 m (16 ft )-> 3 min
measuring height 10 m (33 ft) -> 6 min
measuring height 20 m (66 ft) -> 12 min
measuring height 30 m (98 ft) -> 18 min
measuring height 40 m (131 ft) ->
24 min
measuring height 50 m (164 ft) -> 30 min
Rope/ tape operating time see page 36
Max. permitted tractive
force
Tape version: with brushless motor: ca. 3,000 N
standard motor: ca. 800 N
Rope version: with brushless motor: ca. 1,000 N
standard motor: ca. 800 N
with increased corrosion resistance: ca. 700 N
Relative humidity 0 - 100%, suitable for outdoor
Altitude max. 2,000 m (6,562 ft)
Expected product lifetime Following parameters have a negative inuence on the expected product lifetime:
High ambient- and process temperature, corrosive environment, high vibration, high ow rate of
abrassive bulk material passing the sensor element, high amount of measurement cycles.
Technical data
Transport and Storage
Transpor t 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.
Storage Products must be stored at a dry and clean place. They must be protected from inuence of corrosive
environment, vibration and exposure to direct sunlight.
Storage temperature: -40 .. +80°C (-40 .. +176°F)
Storage humidity: 20 .. 85%
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