novasina nLink 8853 IP Analog Transmitter Instruction Manual

: June 15, 2024
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novasina nLink 8853 IP Analog Transmitter
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
Scope of application
Electrical Installation
Wiring Diagram
Accessories nSens HT
References
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novasina nLink 8853 IP Analog Transmitter

Product Information

Specifications

Name: nLink+ AS IP & EC Transmitter
Art-No.: Not specified
Power supply: 24V DC
Power consumption: Not specified
Display: Yes
Analogue outputs: 2 outputs
Status LED: Yes
Housing material: Not specified
Protection class: Not specified
Soldering material: Not specified
Working temperature: Not specified
Storage temperature: Not specified
CE-/EMC: Not specified

Product Description

The nLink+ Transmitter is a device designed for fixed mounting in either the measuring location (IP version) or in the electrical cabinet (EC version). It is compatible with all nSens probes, which can be connected directly to the housing (IP version) or via the 3-wire nSens cable or the nSens extension cable.
The transmitter can be configured using the built-in USB connection and a Windows PC.

Safety
Please note that the instrument should not be modified in any inappropriate way as it has left the factory in a faultless condition. It is important to consider all notices and warning signs on the instrument and in the operating manual.

Product Usage Instructions

Mounting
The nLink+ Transmitter can be mounted either directly at or near the measuring location for the IP version, or in the electrical cabinet for the EC version. Ensure that the mounting location is suitable and secure.

Probe Connection
To connect the nSens probes, follow these steps:

For IP version: Connect the probes directly to the housing or use the 3-wire nSens cable or the nSens extension cable.
For EC version: Connect the probes to the appropriate connectors in the electrical cabinet.

Configuration
To configure the nLink+ Transmitter, follow these steps:

Connect the transmitter to a Windows PC using the built-in USB connection.
Open the configuration software on the PC.
Follow the instructions provided by the software to customize the settings according to your requirements.
Save the configuration and disconnect the USB connection.

FAQ

Q: What is the power supply for the nLink+ Transmitter?
A: The power supply for the transmitter is 24V DC.
Q: How many analogue outputs does the transmitter have?
A: The transmitter has 2 analogue outputs.
Q: How can I connect the nSens probes?
A: For the IP version, you can connect the probes directly to the housing or use the 3-wire nSens cable or the nSens extension cable. For the EC version, connect the probes to the appropriate connectors in the electrical cabinet.

Novasina AG, Neuheimstrasse 12, 8853 Lachen, Switzerland
Telephone: +41 55 642 67 67
Fax: +41 55 642 67 70,
E-Mail: sales@novasina.ch,
Website: www.novasina.com

Scope of application

This manual is valid for all nlink+ transmitter systems with firmware version V01.00 or higher.

General

The nLink+ Transmitter has been designed for fixed mounting, either directly at or near the measuring location (IP version) or in the electrical cabinet (EC version=electrical cabinet).
All nSens probes are compatible, either directly on the housing (IP version) or by the 3wire nSens cable or the nSens extension cable.
Configuration possible with the built in USB connection by Windows PC.

Safety
This instrument has left the factory in a faultless condition. No inappropriate modifications are allowed under the terms or the warranty. Please consider all notices and warning signs on the instrument and in this operating manual.

Please also note:

This instrument has been developed only for the measurement of clean air within the defined specifications, operate the instrument only for this purpose. In case of other applications, outside of these specified uses, the supplier accepts no responsibility for any damage caused.
The installation work shall be only done by skilled personnel (electrician).
The instrument may only be operated under the specified operating conditions.
Any faults that may occur and cause damage to material and people, additional safety precautions should be implemented. In case of any faults, the defined operating conditions have to be observed (e.g. limit switch etc.).
The instrument is not adequate for the installation in rooms with explosion hazard.
The installation has to be effected in accordance with the local electrical installation regulations as well as this operating manual.
The instrument contains ESD-sensitive parts. Please follow the indicated safety measures.
Use only original Novasina accessories and spare parts.
Without any written approval by Novasina no adaptations and modifications shall be undertaken on the instrument.

Product Description
Technical Data nLink+ IP AS

Name Art-No.	nLink+ IP AS 2602078
Power supply	24V DC, Permissible voltage range: 5 to 39V
Power consumption	<0.5W
Display	none, values on PC
Analogue outputs (2 outputs)

2 scalable analogue outputs, current 0/4..20mA or voltage 0/2..10V
Accuracy <0.05% of span Linearity <0.05% of span
Temperature effect 0.005% of span / °C
Load (I): min. 0 W / max. 500 W or (Uin-2V)/Imax Load resistance (U): min. 10 kW / max. ¥ W

Safety: IEC 61010-1:2020
EMC: IEC 61000-6-2:2016, EN 61000-6-2:2019
IEC61000-6-3: 2020, EN 61000-6-3:2007+A1:2011

Technical Data nLink+ EC AS

Name Art.-No.	nLink+ EC AS 2602080
Power supply	24V DC, Permissible voltage range: 5 to 39V
Power consumption	<0.5W
Display	none, values on PC

Analogue outputs (2 outputs)
2* 0/4 – 20mA or
2* 0/2 – 10V

2 scalable analogue outputs current 0/4..20mA or voltage 0/2..10V
Accuracy <0.05% of span Linearity <0.05% of spa
Temperature effect 0.005% of span / °C
Load (I): min. 0 W / max. 500 W or (Uin-2V)/Imax Load resistance (U): min. 10 kW / max. ¥ W

Status LED| LED for power On, LED for nSens connected
Housing material| PA6.6 (UL94V0), mounting rail holder
Protection class| none, installation in protected cabinet required
Soldering material| lead free (RoHS compliant)
Working temp.| 0 to 50°C
Storage temperature| -10 to 60°C (non-condensing)
CE-/EMC|

Safety: IEC 61010-1:2020
EMC: IEC 61000-6-2:2016, EN 61000-6-2:2019
IEC61000-6-3: 2020, EN 61000-6-3:2007+A1:2011

Technical Data nLink+ IP dp

nLink+ IP Art.-No.| AS A / AS AA 2602079 / 2602141| AS B / AS BB 2602172 / 2602173| AS C / AS CC 2602174 / 2602175
---|---|---|---
Measurement Range| -25 to +25 Pascal| -250 to +250 Pascal| -5000 to +5000 Pascal
Accuracy at 20°C| Typical +/- 0.15%| Typical +/- 0.25%| Typical +/- 1 %
Temperature effect| Max. +/- 0.10Pa| Max. +/- 0.10Pa| Max. +/- 0.20Pa
Max. permissible overpressure| 2 bar (burst pressure 4 bar)| 0.1 bar (burst pressure 0.3 bar)
Response time T63| <1s typ.
Max. Resolution| 0.1 Pa
Long term stability| +/-0.05% FSS (typ)
Flow rate| <200ul/min| None
Ambient pressure dependency| Compensated with built in abs pressure sensor
Ambient pressure: Range| 700 – 1260 hPa / mBar
Ambient pressure: Accuracy| +/- 0.5 hPa
General Specification|
Power supply| 24V DC, Permissible voltage range: 5 to 39V
Power consumption| <0.5W
Display| None, values on PC

Analogue output
2* 0/4 – 20mA or
2* 0/2 – 10V

2 scalable analogue outputs, current 0/4..20mA or voltage 0/2..10V
Accuracy <0.05% of span Linearity <0.05% of span
Temperature effect 0.005% of span / °C
Load (I): min. 0 W / max. 500 W or (Uin-2V)/Imax
Load resistance (U): min. 10 kW / max. ¥ W

Safety: IEC 61010-1:2020
EMC: IEC 61000-6-2:2016, EN 61000-6-2:2019
IEC 61000-6-3:2020, EN 61000-6-3:2007+A1:2011

Technical Data nLink+ EC dp

nLink+ EC Art.-No.| AS A / AS AA 2602044 / 2602134| AS B / AS BB 2602203 / 2602204| AS C / AS CC 2602205 / 2602206
---|---|---|---
Measurement Range| -25 to +25 Pascal| -250 to +250 Pascal| -5000 to +5000 Pascal
Accuracy at 20°C| Typical +/- 0.1%| Typical +/- 0.25%| Typical +/- 1%
Temperature effect| Max. +/- 0.10Pa| Max. +/- 0.10Pa| Max. +/- 0.20Pa
Max. permissible overpressure| 2 bar (burst pressure 4 bar)| 0.1 bar (burst pressure 0.3 bar)
Response time T63| <1s typ.
Max. Resolution| 0.1 Pa
Long term stability| +/-0.05% FSS (typ)
Flow rate| <200ul/min| None
Ambient pressure dependency| Compensated with built in abs pressure sensor
Ambient pressure: Range| 700 – 1260 hPa / mBar
Ambient pressure: Accuracy| +/- 0.5 hPa
General Specification|
Power supply| 24V DC, Permissible voltage range: 5 to 39V
Power consumption| <0.5W
Display| None, values on PC

Analogue outputs
2* 0/4 – 20mA or
2* 0/2 – 10V

2 scalable analogue outputs, current 0/4..20mA or voltage 0/2..10V
Accuracy <0.05% of span Linearity <0.05% of span
Temperature effect 0.005% of span / °C
Load (I): min. 0 W / max. 500 W or (Uin-2V)/Imax
Load resistance (U): min. 10 kW / max. ¥ W

Safety: IEC 61010-1:2020
EMC: IEC 61000-6-2:2016, EN 61000-6-2:2019
IEC 61000-6-3: 2020, EN 61000-6-3:2007+A1:2011

Electrical Installation

| Wire Specification
---|---
Clamping range| 0.13 – 1.5mm2 (Push-in Spring clip)
Wires:|

w. plastic collar ferrule DIN 46228/4: 0,25 – 0.75 mm²
w. wire end ferrule DIN 46228/1: 0,25 – 1.50 mm² Solid, min. H05(07) V-
U 0.2 – 1.50 mm² Wire connection cross section AWG28 – 14

Remark: Cable specifications depend on the installation and have to be defined by the designer or installer. Heavy machinery and other instrumentation should not share the same power supply wiring. Use noise filters and surge protectors if required.
For EMC protection it is recommended to take the following measures:

Wires emitting interference must be separated from measurement and analysis units
Parallel guidance of measurement cables and electrical power cables must be avoided, use different channels with separation (see European Standard EN50170 for detailed information)

Wiring Diagram

Remark: If more than 1 probe is connected, the single wires can be fixed in parallel in the same screw terminal.

Initial Operation

Before initial operation the power supply wiring and analogue output configuration should be checked (see wiring diagram).
Important remark: The power supply fuse protection has to be verified according to the local regulation. Voltages over 39VDC/27.6VAC result in a severe damage of the device!

Windows PC Software Installation
The software «nSoft-ACT-T» is a requirement for the configuration (signal outputs, sensor parameters etc). The software must be installed on a Windows PC with administrator rights and following minimum requirements:
Supported operating systems:

Windows XP with SP3 or higher (32+64bit)
Administrator-rights

Hardware:

CPU: mind. 1 GHz
USB- connection
min. 512 MB free memory
min. 4 GB free hardware memory
Software Adobe Acrobat Reader

The software can be obtained on the website www.novasina.ch or send an email to sales@novasina.ch. Software is license free (Freeware), the special USB configuration cable with adapter is necessary (see accessories)

Configuration with nSoft-ACT-T

Connect the USB cable on the PC and the nlink+.
Open the software by clicking on the Icon after installation.
The nlink+ does not require additional power supply. The USB connector is sufficient for configuration and sensor connection.
Analog signals / outputs are only active with the additional power supply.

Startup

Main Screen

Activate password protection, requires a password set (2)
Set Password: the password is stored directly on the transmitter.
Read Data: Read configuration from the nlink+
Write Data: Store the configuration on the nlink+
Details from the nlink+, such as serial numbers, measured values in real time etc.
Configuration-Register:
- Measurement: Search connected sensors, choose channels and parameters
- Analog Outputs : Configuration for analog outputs, low/high range etc
- Manual Values: Set manual values for simulation and look control.
Action on new device.
- Auto Read (default): Transmitter configuration is automatically transferred to the software and displayed. Prepared configuration in the software is overwritten.
- Auto Write : The configuration prepared on the software is automatically written to the nlink+: Ideal to quickly configure multiple nlink+ with the same settings.
- Show warning before execute (active by default): If active a warning message will appear before read or write. Deactivate if necessary.

Configuration procedure:

Choose the adapter if the software does not automatically recognize
Configure sensor (search sensor), measuring point and channels (6)
Configure analog output settings (6, register analog out)
After configuration activate «Write Data» (4) to store the settings on the transmitter.

Update required

If a firmware version on the nlink+ is not compatible with the installed nSoft-ACT-T this message «Update required» is shown.
Contact your local support for the newest firmware file and update instructions.

New configuration
Connect your nLink+ with the configuration cable to your PC. Connect the nSens as well.

Configuration analog outputs

The configuration remains as long as no other nlink+ is connected and Read Data is activated. Choose “Auto Write” and connect another transmitter. The prepared settings will now be stored on the transmitter automatically. « Manual Values»

Calibration / verification of measuring values

For humidity calibration and verification Novasina humidity standards are recommended. These humidity generators are easy to use and reusable multiple times.
For the verification of the whole measurement range Novasina offers a set with 5 SAL-SC including carrying case and probe adapter rings. For an optimal calibration and/or verification the room temperature should be between 15…30°C and should not vary more than +/-0,2°C. In order to allow the standards to generate an accurate and stable air humidity the SAL-SC must be well sealed around the probe.
For this purpose an adapter with O-ring can be used, which is put inside the SAL-SC hole and then put over the probe. The standards should be adapted to the climatic ambient conditions approx. 1 hour before they are used.
If handled properly the SAL-SC generate very stable and accurate relative humidity and can be used as an alternative to humidity generators.

Sensor cables and Configuration set

Accessories nSens HT

Art. No. 1110885 – SAL-SC 11
Art. No. 1110855 – SAL-SC 33
Art. No. 1110857 – SAL-SC 53
Art. No. 2600219 – SAL-SC 58
Art. No. 1110859 – SAL-SC 75
Art. No. 2518965 – SAL-SC 84
Art. No. 1110896 – SAL-SC 90
Art. No. 2518966 – SAL-SC 97

Sensor-Checks SAL-SC
(humidity standards)
Reusable humidity standards based on saturated salt solutions in plastic cylinders with moisture permeable membranes. Each salt is delivered in a well- sealed box. Sensor Checks SC are obtainable for the following values (at 25°C):\

11.3 % rh 75.3 % rh
32.8 % rh 84.3 % rh
52.9 % rh 90.1 % rh
57.6 % rh 97.3 % rh

Important: please consult the operation manual of your instrument to see which points can be calibrated. Other SAL-SC can be used for verification

Humidity values in the temperature range 15°…. 30°C:

11.3 ….. 11.3% rh / 15….30°C
33.3 ….. 32.4% rh / 15….30°C
55.9 ….. 51.4% rh / 15….30°C
60.7 ….. 56.0% rh / 15….30°C
75.6 ….. 75.1% rh / 15….30°C
85.9 ….. 83.6% rh / 15….30°C
90.9 ….. 89.9% rh / 15….30°C
97.9 ….. 97.0% rh / 15….30°C

The precision corresponds to the Greenspan Report 1977 typically +/- 0.3 % rh

Weight : 90 g
Art. No.1111044 – SAL-SC 11C
Art. No.1111037 – SAL-SC 33C
Art. No.1111040 – SAL-SC 53C
Art. No.1111035 – SAL-SC 75C
Art. No.2601272 – SAL-SC 84C
Art. No.1111032 – SAL-SC 90C
Art. No.2601275 – SAL-SC 97C

Sensor-Checks SAL-SC with European certificate
Reusable humidity standards based on saturated salt solutions in plastic cylinders with moisture permeable membranes. Each salt is delivered in a well- sealed box. Sensor Checks SAL-SC are obtainable for the following values (at 25°C):

11.3 % rh
32.8 % rh
52.9 % rh
75.3 % rh
84.3 % rh
90.1 % rh
97.3 % rh

Internationally accredited laboratory

All Novasina humidity standards can also be supplied with an internationally recognized certificate from an accredited European laboratory (UKAS England).

Weight : 90 g
Art. No. 1117847
SAL-SC Sensor Check Set
Art. No. 1117841
Empty case for SAL-SC

Set with 5 Humidity Generators SAL-SC
Reusable humidity standards SAL-SC in a case delivered incl. the needed adapters for Novasina probes and factory calibration certificates.
Case set contains: – SAL-SC 11

SAL-SC 33
SAL-SC 53
SAL-SC 75
SAL-SC 90
Factory calibration certificates of SAL-SC – 1 adapters for Novasina probes

Humidity values in the temperature range 15°… 30°C:

11.3 ….. 11.3% rh / 15….30°C
33.3 ….. 32.4% rh / 15….30°C
55.9 ….. 51.4% rh / 15….30°C
75.6 ….. 75.1% rh / 15….30°C
90.9 ….. 89.9% rh / 15….30°C

The precision corresponds to the Greenspan Report 1977 typically +/- 0.3 % rh

Weight : 900 g

Art. No. 2601143 Adapter SAL-SC for nSens probes

Adapter SAL-SC for nSens probes

Plastic adapter for humidity standards. Used for diameter reduction and radial sealing around the nSens probe with diameter 13mm.
With integrated green coloured rubber sealing ring
Dimension : Out diameter 30 mm Inner diam.13 mm
Weight : 5 g
Material : Thermoplastic resin

Art. No. 1111302 Styrofoam box

Thermal insulation styrofoam box
A styrofoam box providing optimal insulation and temperature stabilization of a SAL-SC check during the calibration procedure. Consisting of two half-covers for simple temporary mounting.

Dimension : 100 x 65 x 50 mm
Weight : 10 g
Material : thermal insulating
styrofoam PPE

Technical information and other information subject to change without notice.

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