Level Switch

NRS 2-50
NRS 2-51

EN
English
Original Installation Instructions
819179-04
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 Contents
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Important Notes

Usage for the intended purpose................................................................................................................4

Function...................................................................................................................................................4
Safety note...............................................................................................................................................4

Directives and Standards

VdTÜV Bulletin “Wasserstand 100” (= Water Level 100)...........................................................................5

LV (Low Voltage) Directive and EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility).........................................................5
ATEX (Atmosphère Explosible)..................................................................................................................5
UL/cUL (CSA) Approval.............................................................................................................................5
Note on the Declaration of Conformity / Declaration by the Manufacturer .......................................5
Approvals for Marine Applications............................................................................................................5

Technical data

NRS 2-50, NRS 2-51................................................................................................................................6

Scope of supply.......................................................................................................................................7

In control cabinet: Mounting level switch

Dimensions NRS 2-50, NRS 2-51.............................................................................................................8

Key..........................................................................................................................................................8
Installation in control cabinet....................................................................................................................8
Name plate / marking..............................................................................................................................9

In control cabinet: Wiring level switch

Wiring diagram for level switch NRS 2-50..............................................................................................10

Key........................................................................................................................................................10
Wiring diagram for level switch NRS 2-51..............................................................................................11
Key........................................................................................................................................................11
Connecting supply voltage.....................................................................................................................12
Connecting output contacts....................................................................................................................12
Connecting level electrode, level transmitter..........................................................................................12
Connection for actual-value output ........................................................................................................12
Tools......................................................................................................................................................12

In the plant: Wiring level electrode / level transmitter

Connecting level electrode, level transmitter..........................................................................................13

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Factory settings...................................................................................................................................13

Changing factory settings

Changing function and input for level electrode/transmitter....................................................................14

Operating the level switch

Key to codes on seven-segment display.................................................................................................16

Establishing measuring range ...............................................................................................................17

Commissioning procedure

Setting parameters................................................................................................................................18
Setting the measuring range..................................................................................................................19

Operation, alarm and test

Indicators...............................................................................................................................................20
Level controller NRR 2-50 Displays.....................................................................................................21
Level controller NRR 2-51 Displays.....................................................................................................21

Troubleshooting

Indication, diagnosis and remedy...........................................................................................................22

Further Notes

Action against high frequency interference.............................................................................................23

Decommissioning / replacing the equipment..........................................................................................23
Disposal.................................................................................................................................................23

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 Important Notes

Usage for the intended purpose

The level switch NRS 2-50 / NRS 2-51 in conjunction with level electrodes NRG 2.-.. and level transmit-
ter NRGT 26-. is used as limit switch and water level controller, for instance in steam boilers, (pressur-
ized) hot-water installations as well as condensate and feedwater tanks. The level switch detects and
indicates when the preset MIN and MAX water level is reached and switches the feedwater pump on
and off (NRS 2-51).
The level switch NRS 2-50 / NRS 2-51 is designed to be used with level electrodes NRG 21-.. and
NRG 26-21 as well as the level transmitter NRGT 26-..

Function
The level switch NRS 2-50, NRS 2-51 uses the level-dependent voltage signal emitted by the level
electrodes NRG 2..-.. or the level-dependent current signal emitted by the level transmitter NRGT 26-..
The level switch NRS 2-50 / NRS 2-51 adjusts the input signal to 0 and 100 % of the boiler measuring
range and the switchpoints for MIN / MAX water level are correspondingly adjusted within this measur-
ing range. During normal operation the actual value is indicated on the seven-segment LED display.
When the MIN or MAX water level is reached, the MIN or MAX output contact is switched over after the
de-energizing delay and the MIN or MAX LED is illuminated.
The level switch NRS 2-51 also works as on-off water level controller (fill or discharge control,
switch-selectable). If the lower or upper switchpoint for water level control is reached, the controller
output switches over according to the preset function and, consequently, switches the feedwater pump
on or off. The amber LED is illuminated when the feedwater pump is switched on by the level switch.
Any faults or malfunctions in the level electrode, the level transmitter, the electrical connection or the
settings will be indicated by the seven-segment LED display. In the event of a malfunction a MIN and
MAX alarm will be triggered.
If errors occur only in the level switch NRS 2-50 / NRS 2-51, a MIN and MAX alarm is raised and the
system is restarted.
Parameter settings can be changed or a MIN/MAX alarm be simulated by operating the rotary button.
For external level indication the equipment is available with an actual-value output 4 - 20 mA.

Safety note

The equipment must only be installed, wired and commissioned by qualified and competent staff.
Retrofitting and maintenance work must only be performed by qualified staff who - through adequate
training - have achieved a recognised level of competence.

Danger

The terminal strips of the equipment are live during operation.

This presents the danger of electric shock!
Always cut off power supply to the equipment before mounting, removing or connect-
ing the terminal strips!

Attention

The name plate specifies the technical features of the equipment. Note that any piece of
equipment without its specific name plate must neither be commissioned nor operated.
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Directives and Standards

VdTÜV Bulletin “Wasserstand 100” (= Water Level 100)

The level switch NRS 2-50 / NRS 2-51 in conjunction with level electrode NRG 2.-.. and level transmit-
ter NRGT 26-. is type approved to VdTÜV Bulletin “Water Level 100”.
The VdTÜV Bulletin “Wasserstand (= Water Level) 100” specifies the requirements made on water level
control and limiting equipment for boilers.

LV (Low Voltage) Directive and EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility)

The equipment meets the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU and the EMC Direc-
tive 2014/30/EU.

ATEX (Atmosphère Explosible)

According to the European Directive 2014/34/EU the equipment must not be used in explosion risk areas.

UL/cUL (CSA) Approval

The equipment meets the requirements of Directives: UL 508 and CSA C22.2 No. 14-13, Standards for
Industrial Control Equipment. File E243189.

Note on the Declaration of Conformity / Declaration by the Manufacturer

For details on the conformity of our equipment according to the European Directives see our Declara-
tion of Conformity or our Declaration of Manufacturer.
The current Declaration of Conformity / Declaration of Manufacturer are available in the Internet under
www.gestra.com/documents or can be requested from us.

Approvals for Marine Applications

The level switch NRS 2-5.. in conjunction with level transmitter NRGT 26-.S is approved for marine
applications.

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 Technical data

NRS 2-50, NRS 2-51

Supply voltage
24 VDC +/– 20 %
Fuse
external 0.5 A (semi-delay)
Power consumption
4 VA
Connection of level electrode / level transmitter (switch-selectable)
1 input for level electrode NRG 21-.. and NRG 26-21, with 3 poles and screen, or
1 analog input 4-20 mA, e. g. for level transmitter NRGT 26-., with 2 poles and screen
Supply voltage of level electrode
12 VDC
Outputs
NRS 2-50, NRS 2-51: 2 volt-free change-over contacts, 8 A 250 V AC / 30 V DC cos ϕ = 1.
De-energizing delay: 3 sec. (MIN / MAX alarm, switchpoint adjustable).
NRS 2-51: 1 volt-free change-over contact, 8 A 250 V AC / 30 V DC cos ϕ = 1.
(e. g. feedwater pump ON, switchpoint adjustable).
Provide inductive loads with RC combinations according to manufacturer's specification to ensure
interference suppression.
NRS 2-50, NRS 2-51: 1 analogue output 4-20 mA, max. load 500 ohm, e. g. for actual-value indication.
Indicators and adjustors
1 rotary button with integrated pushbutton “Test” for simulating MIN / MAX alarm and setting the
parameter,
1 seven-segment LED display, four digits, green
2 LEDs red for MIN / MAX alarm,
1 LED amber, e. g. for feedwater pump ON (NRS 2-51),
1 code switch, 4 poles, for configuration
Housing
Housing material: base: polycarbonate, black; front: polycarbonate, grey
Conductor size: 1 x 4,0 mm2 solid per wire or
1 x 2.5 mm2 per stranded wire with sleeve to DIN 46228 or
2 x 1.5 mm2 per stranded wire with sleeve to DIN 46228 (min. ∅ 0.1 mm)
Terminal strips can be detached
Fixing of housing:
Mounting clip on supporting rail TH 35, EN 60715
Electrical safety
Pollution degree 2 for installation in control cabinet with protection IP 54, completely insulated
Protection
Housing: IP 40 to EN 60529
Terminal strip: IP 20 to EN 60529
Weight
approx. 0.2 kg

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NRS 2-50, NRS 2-51 - continued -

Ambient temperature
when system is switched on: 0 ° .... 55 °C,
during operation: –10 ... 55 °C
Transport temperature
–20 ... +80 °C (<100 hours), defrosting time of the de-energized equipment before it can be put into
operation: 24 hours.
Storage temperature
–20 ... +70 °C, defrosting time of the de-energized equipment before it can be put into operation:
24 hours.
Relative humidity
max. 95 %, no moisture condensation
Approvals:
TÜV certificate VdTÜV Bulletin “Water Lever 100” (= Water Level 100):
Requirements made on water level limiting & control equipment.
Type approval no. TÜV · WR · XX-425 (see name plate)
UL/cUL (CSA) Approval UL 508 and CSA C22.2 No. 14-13, Standards for Industrial Control
Equipment. File E243189.

Scope of supply

NRS 2-50
1 Level switch NRS 2-50
1 Installation manual
NRS 2-51
1 Level switch NRS 2-51
1 Installation manual

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 In control cabinet: Mounting level switch

Dimensions NRS 2-50, NRS 2-51

46 120 15

4 3
74

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Fig. 1

Key

1 Upper terminal strip 3 Housing

2 Lower terminal strip 4 Supporting rail type TH 35, EN 60715

Installation in control cabinet

The level switch NRS 2-50, NRS 2-51 is clipped onto the support rail type TH 35, EN 60715 in the
control cabinet. Fig. 1 4

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Name plate / marking

Name plate NRS 2-50 (top) Name plate NRS 2-51 (top)

Safety note

Type ­ Manufacturer
designation

Protection

External fuse for

output contacts

Ambient
temperature

Output
contacts

Name plate (at the bottom)

Actual-value output

Fuse, Connecting
provided level electrode,
on site level transmitter
Power
consumption

Supply
­voltage
TÜV · WR · XX-425 Approvals

Disposal note

Serial
number
Fig. 2

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 In control cabinet: Wiring level switch

Wiring diagram for level switch NRS 2-50

NRS 2-50
MIN MAX MIN MAX

9 0 9 0

M 0.5 A M 0.5 A
(semi- (semi-
delay) delay)
8 8
5 a 6 5 a 7
Fig. 3

Key

5 Connection of supply voltage 24 V DC with fuse 0.5 A (semi-delay) provided on site

6 Level electrode NRG 21-..; NRG 26-21.
Up to three NRS/NRR 2-5.. can be connected (parallel connection).
7 Level transmitter NRGT 26-., 4-20 mA, screen connected in terminal box.
Up to three NRS/NRR 2-5.. can be connected (series connection).
8 Central earthing point (CEP) in control cabinet
9 MIN output contact, de-energizing delay: 3 sec.
0 MAX output contact, de-energizing delay: 3 sec.
a Actual value output 4-20 mA

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Wiring diagram for level switch NRS 2-51

NRS 2-51
MIN MAX MIN MAX

9 a 0 9 a 0

M 0.5 A M 0.5 A
(semi- (semi-
delay) delay)
8 8
5 b 6 5 b 7
Fig. 4
Key

5 Connection of supply voltage 24 V DC with fuse 0.5 A (semi-delay) provided on site

6 Level electrode NRG 21-..; NRG 26-21.
Up to three NRS/NRR 2-5.. can be connected (parallel connection).
7 Level transmitter NRGT 26-., 4-20 mA, screen connected in terminal box.
Up to three NRS/NRR 2-5.. can be connected (series connection).
8 Central earthing point (CEP) in control cabinet
9 MIN output contact, de-energizing delay: 3 sec.
0 MAX output contact, de-energizing delay: 3 sec.
a Pump output contact
b Actual value output 4-20 mA
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Connecting supply voltage

The equipment is supplied with 24 V DC and fused with an external semi-delay fuse 0.5 A. Please use a
safety power supply unit with safe electrical isolation.
The power supply unit must be electrically isolated from dangerous contact voltages and must meet at
least the requirements on double or reinforced isolation according to one of the following standards:
DIN EN 50178, DIN EN 61010-1, DIN EN 60730-1 or DIN EN 60950.

Connecting output contacts

Wire the upper terminal strip 1 (terminals 16-23) according to the desired switching functions.
Provide an external slow-blow fuse 2.5 A for the output contacts.
When switching off inductive loads, voltage spikes are produced that may impair the operation of con-
trol and measuring systems. Connected inductive loads must be provided with suppressors such as RC
combinations as specified by the manufacturer.

Connecting level electrode, level transmitter

To connect the equipment use screened multi-core control cable with a min. conductor size 0.5 mm2,
e. g. LiYCY 4 x 0.5 mm2 , max. length: 100 m. Up to three level switches/controllers NRS/NRR 2-5.. can
be connected to one level electrode or one level transmitter.
Wire terminal strip in accordance with the wiring diagram. Fig. 3, 4
Wire screen in accordance with the wiring diagram.
Make sure that connecting cables leading to the equipment are segregated and run separately from
power cables.

Connection for actual-value output

To connect the equipment use screened multi-core control cable with a min. conductor size 0.5 mm²,
e. g. LIYCY 2 x 0.5 mm², max. length: 100 m.
Please observe the max. load of 500 ohm.
Wire terminal strip in accordance with the wiring diagram. Fig. 3, 4
Connect the screen only once to the central earthing point (CEP) in the control cabinet.
Make sure that connecting cables leading to the equipment are segregated and run separately from
power cables.
Any item of equipment that you want to connect to the terminals for the actual-value output 4 - 20 mA
must be certified to have at least double or reinforced isolation according to DIN EN 50178 or DIN EN
61010-1 or DIN EN 60730-1 or DIN EN 60950 (safe electrical isolation) between the current loop and
live parts of the equipment that are not supplied with safety extra-low voltage (SELV).

Attention
n Do not use unused terminals as support point terminals.

Tools

n Screwdriver size 3.5 x 100 mm, completely insulated according to VDE 0680-1.

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In the plant: Wiring level electrode / level transmitter

Connecting level electrode, level transmitter

The level switch NRS 2-50 / NRS 2-51 is designed to be used with level electrodes NRG 21-.. and
NRG 26-21 as well as the level transmitter NRGT 26-..
To connect the equipment use screened multi-core control cable with a min. conductor size 0.5 mm2,
e. g. LiYCY 4 x 0.5 mm2 , max. length: 100 m.
Wire screen in accordance with the wiring diagram.

Attention
n Follow the instructions given in the installation & operating manual for NRG 21-.. ,
NRG 26-21 and NRGT 26-. when putting the level electrode or the level transmitter
into operation.
n Make sure that connecting cables leading to the equipment are segregated and run
separately from power cables.
n The level transmitter must be separately connected to its own voltage supply.

Factory settings
Level switch NRS 2-50 Level switch NRS 2-51
n De-energizing delay: 3 sec., factory set n De-energizing delay: 3 sec., factory set
n Voltage input for connecting a level electrode n Voltage input for connecting a level electrode
type NRG 21-.. or type NRG 26-21. type NRG 21-.. or type NRG 26-21.
n MAX switchpoint AL.Hi = 80 % n MAX switchpoint AL.Hi = 80 %
n MIN switchpoint AL.Lo = 20 % n MIN switchpoint AL.Lo = 20 %
n Calibration value CAL.P = 100 % n Switchpoint SP.Lo = 40 %, pump ON (fill),
pump OFF (discharge)
Code switch c: S1,S2,S3, S4 OFF n Switchpoint SP.Hi = 60 %, pump OFF (fill),
pump ON (discharge)
n Calibration value CAL.P = 100 %
n Function “Fill control”

Code switch a: S1,S2,S3, S4 OFF

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 Changing factory settings

Danger

The upper terminal strip of the equipment is live during operation.

This presents the danger of electric shock!
Always cut off power supply to the equipment before mounting, removing or connecting
the terminal strips!

Changing function and input for level electrode/transmitter

The input and the function are determined by the code switch j setting.
To change the code switch setting proceed as follows:
n Cut off supply voltage.
n Remove lower terminal strip. Fig. 4
n Insert a screwdriver to the right and left of the arrow markings between the terminal strip and
the front frame.
n Unlock terminal strip on the left and right side. For this purpose move screwdriver in direction
of the arrow.
n Remove the terminal strip.

Fig. 4
After the new code switch settings have been established as new defaults:
n Re-attach lower terminal strip.
n Apply supply voltage. Equipment is restarted.

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Changing function and input for level electrode/transmitter - continued -

If you want to change the input or the function, set the switches S2 to S3 of the code switch c as
indicated in the following table Fig. 5.

Code switch c
Toggle switch, white

Level switch NRS 2-50 S3

Input for connecting level electrode
OFF
NRG 21-.. or NRG 26-21

Input for connecting level transmitter

ON
NRGT 26-1.. *
Level switch NRS 2-51 S2 S3
Input for connecting level electrode
OFF
NRG 21-.. or NRG 26-21

Input for connecting level transmitter

ON
NRGT 26-1.. *

Fill control OFF

Discharge control ON
Fig. 5
grey = factory setting

Attention

* When connecting level transmitter NRGT 26-. set the upper and the lower end of the
measuring range only in the transmitter. For this purpose follow the instructions given in
the installation & operating manual for the NRGT 26-.!
Do not change the code switch c settings of S1 and S4!

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 Operating the level switch

Key to codes on seven-segment display

Seven-

OO75 segment
display
OO75 MAX LED
LED “Pump” red
amber
MIN LED
Rotary button red
with integrated
Fig. 6 push-button

Code Description
Indicated when rotary button is turned to the right:
AL.Hi Alarm High MAX switchpoint
adjustable between 0 and 100 % C
AL.Lo Alarm Low MIN switchpoint
only NRS 2-51: switchpoint “Pump OFF” (fill), “Pump ON” (discharge),
SP.Hi Setpoint High
adjustable between 0 and 100 % C

only NRS 2-51: switchpoint “Pump ON” (fill), “Pump OFF” (discharge),
SP.Lo Setpoint Low
adjustable between 0 and 100 % C
tESt Test Tests output relays

CAL.L Calibrate L establish lower end of measuring range

NRG 21-.. or NRG
CAL.P Calibrate % adjustable between =/> 25 and =/< 100 %
26-21 is connected
CAL.H Calibrate H establish upper end of measuring range

Indicated when in parameterization mode:

quit Quit Input not confirmed
done Done Input confirmed

Indicated if malfunctions occur:

E.005 Error Level electrode/transmitter defective, measuring voltage/current too low
E.006 Error Level electrode/transmitter defective, measuring voltage/current too high
E.012 Error Beginning and end of measuring range have been switched round.
E.013 Error MIN switchpoint above MAX switchpoint

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Establishing measuring range

A Lower end of measuring range, adjustable

NRG 2.-..
B Upper end of measuring range, adjustable
NRGT 26-.
C Measuring range [mm] = xxx %
D
D Inactive range

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E Max. length of installation 238 °C B

Adjust the lower and upper end of the measuring

range for level control. The resulting measuring C E
range C is the active control range.
Please calculate the percentage value of the
measuring range.
A

26
D

Attention

* When connecting level transmitter NRGT 26-. set the upper and the lower end of the
measuring range only in the transmitter.

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 Commissioning procedure

Setting parameters

Seven-

OO75 segment
display
OO75 MAX LED
LED “Pump” red
amber
MIN LED
Rotary button red
with integrated
Fig. 6 push-button

Start
Activity Display Function
Seven-segment display shows
Switch on supply voltage. equipment and software System test, takes approx. 3 sec.
Water level between MIN and version.
MAX. Seven-segment display shows
System switches to operating mode.
actual value

Setting parameters
Activity Seven-segment display Function
Display toggles between
Turn rotary button until the
parameter and the saved value For selecting the parameter
desired parameter is indicated.
setting.
Press and hold down the push- Parameterization mode active. You can change
button (of the rotary button) First digit (0000) flashing. the first digit.
To increase the value turn rotary button to the
Turn rotary button. A new value is indicated.
right, to decrease turn it to the left.
2nd, 3rd or 4th digit can be changed by turning
2nd, 3rd or 4th digit is flashing. the rotary button. To increase the value turn
Press push-button briefly.
(from right to left) rotary button to the right, to decrease turn it to
the left.
“done” is indicated for a
After input press push-button moment. Then the display Input is confirmed. System switches back to
within 3 sec. and hold down toggles between parameter parameter.
and the new value setting.
“quit” is indicated for a Original setting remains valid and equipment
If input is not confirmed within moment. Then the display switches back to parameter if input is not
3 sec. or if no input is made: toggles between parameter confirmed. To change the settings repeat and
and the old value setting. confirm input.
Turn rotary button until the next parameter is indicated.
Or turn the rotary button until the actual value is shown.
Or after 30 sec., the actual value is displayed automatically

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Setting the measuring range

Level electrode NRG 2.-.. only : Setting the measuring range, option 1
Action Display Function
Reduce water level until start of measuring range A.
After a short time, a hexadecimal number Calibrate start
Select parameter CAL.L.
flashes. of measuring range.
Press push-button. The current hexadecimal number flashes.
done is displayed. After this, CAL.L and the
Press button again within 3 Input is confirmed.
hexadecimal alternate on the display. After a
sec. (press and hold) (actual value output = 4 mA)
short time, 0000 % appears.
Fill tank until top end of measuring range B.
Select parameter CAL.H and After a short time, a hexadecimal number Calibrate top end
press push-button. flashes. of measuring range.
Press push-button. The current hexadecimal number flashes.
done is displayed. After this, CAL.H and the
Press button again within Input is confirmed.
hexadecimal alternate on the display. After a
3 sec. (press and hold) (actual value output = 20 mA)
short time, 0100 % appears.

Level electrode NRG 2.-.. only : Setting the measuring range, option 2
Action Display Function
Reduce water level until start of measuring range A.
After a short time, a hexadecimal number Calibrate start
Select parameter CAL.L.
flashes. of measuring range.
Press push-button. The current hexadecimal number flashes.
done is displayed. After this, CAL.L and the
Press button again within 3 Input is confirmed.
hexadecimal alternate on the display. After a
sec. (press and hold) (actual value output = 4 mA)
short time, 0000 % appears.
Fill tank up to at least 25% of the measuring range.
After a short time, a hexadecimal number Calibrate at a percentage of the
Select parameter CAL.H.
flashes. measuring range, e.g. 25%.
Press push-button. The current hexadecimal number flashes.
done is displayed. After this, CAL.H and the
Press button again within Input is confirmed.
hexadecimal alternate on the display. After a
3 sec. (press and hold) (actual value output = 20 mA)
short time, 0100 % appears.
CAL.P interpolates the value measured at CAL.H to find
Select parameter CAL.P and set and save a percentage,
100% of the measuring range. CAL.P can be adjusted
e.g. 25%.
between 25 and 100%.

Note
n Adjusting the measuring range: The advantage of option 2 is that the tank only has to
be partially filled.

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 Operation, alarm and test

Setting switchpoints, indicators

Seven-

OO75 segment
display OO75 MAX LED
LED “Pump” red
amber
MIN LED
Rotary button red
with integrated
Fig. 6 push-button

Setting the MIN/MAX switchpoints

Select parameter AL.Lo, enter and save the desired
MIN switchpoint setting between 0-100 %
percentage.
Select parameter AL.Hi, enter and save the desired
MAX switchpoint setting between 0-100 %
percentage.

Level Switch NRS 2-51, only: Setting switchpoints for pump (fill control)
Select parameter SP.Lo, enter and save the desired
Switchpoint setting for pump ON between 0-100 %
percentage.
Select parameter SP.Hi, enter and save the desired
Switchpoint setting for pump OFF between 0-100 %
percentage.

Level Switch NRS 2-51, only: Setting switchpoints for pump (discharge control)
Select parameter SP.Lo, enter and save the desired
Switchpoint setting for pump OFF between 0-100 %
percentage.
Select parameter SP.Hi, enter and save the desired
Switchpoint setting for pump ON between 0-100 %
percentage.

Operation
Activity Display Function
Water level between MIN and MIN and MAX LEDs are not MIN output contact 16/18 open, 17/18 closed.
MAX. illuminated. MAX output contact 21/23 open, 22/23 closed.

MIN alarm
MIN LED flashes red. De-energizing delay is running.
Water level has reached or is
below switchpoint MIN. Time delay elapsed, MIN output contact
MIN LED illuminated red
16/18 closed, 17/18 open.

MAX alarm
MAX LED flashes red. De-energizing delay is running.
Water level has reached or
exceeds switchpoint MAX. Time delay elapsed, MAX output contact
MAX LED illuminated red
21/23 closed, 22/23 open.

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Indicators - continued -

Level switch NRS 2-51 only: Fill control

Level below switchpoint “Pump
Pump LED illuminated amber. Pump output contact 19/20 closed.
ON”
Level above switchpoint “Pump
Pump LED is not illuminated. Pump output contact 19/20 open.
OFF”.

Level switch NRS 2-51 only: Discharge control

Switchpoint “Water level -
Pump LED illuminated amber. Pump output contact 19/20 closed.
pump ON” exceeded.
Level below switchpoint “Water
Pump LED is not illuminated. Pump output contact 19/20 open.
level - pump OFF”

Checking functions of MIN / MAX output contacts

Testing MIN alarm and MAX alarm

Activity Display Function
MAX LED flashes red. De-energizing delay is running.
MAX LED is illuminated red for
During operation: MAX output contact 21/23 closed, 22/23 open.
3 sec.
Water level between MIN
MIN and MAX LEDs not MIN output contact 16/18 open, 17/18 open.
and MAX
illuminated for 1 sec. MAX output contact 21/23 open, 22/23 closed.
Select parameter “Test”. Press
and hold down push-button. MIN LED flashes red. De-energizing delay is running.
MIN LED is illuminated red for
MIN output contact 16/18 closed, 17/18 open.
3 sec.
Test finished, release push-
Note: If you continue to hold down the push-button, a new test is started. You can
button. Equipment returns to
abort the test any moment by releasing the push-button.
operating mode.
Turn the rotary button until the actual value is shown.
If no operation is performed the actual value will be indicated automatically after 30 sec.

Note

The actual value is shown on the seven-segment display

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 Troubleshooting

Indication, diagnosis and remedy

Attention

Before carrying out the fault diagnosis please check:

Supply voltage:
Is the equipment supplied with the mains voltage specified on the name plate?
Wiring:
Is the wiring in accordance with the wiring diagram?

Faults indicated by the seven-segment display

Error code Error Remedy
Level electrode defective, Check level electrode and, if necessary, replace it.
measuring voltage < 0.5 VDC Check electrical connection.
E.005
Level transmitter defective, Check level transmitter and, if necessary, replace it.
measuring current < 4 mA Check electrical connection.
Level electrode defective, Check level electrode and, if necessary, replace it.
measuring voltage > 7 VDC Check electrical connection.
E.006
Level transmitter defective, Check level transmitter and, if necessary, replace it.
measuring current > 20 mA Check electrical connection.
Beginning and end of measuring range
E.012 Re-adjust the measuring range.
have been switched round.
E.013 MIN switchpoint above MAX switchpoint Re-adjust the switchpoints.

In the event of a malfunction a MIN and MAX alarm will be triggered.

Attention
n Please follow the instructions given in the installation & operating manual for the
NRG 21-... , NRG 26-21 and NRGT 26-. for further fault finding and troubleshooting.

Note

If a malfunction occurs in the level switch, MIN and MAX alarms will be triggered and the
equipment is restarted.
Should this happen over and over again, replace the equipment with a new one.

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Further Notes

Action against high frequency interference

High-frequency interference can be caused by out-of-phase switching operations. Should sporadic

failures or malfunctions occur take the following remedial actions in order to suppress interference:
n Provide inductive loads with RC combinations according to manufacturer's specification to ensure
interference suppression.
n Make sure that all connecting cables leading to the level electrode or to the level transmitter are
segregated and run separately from power cables.
n Increase the distance to sources of interference.
n Check the connection of the screen to the central earthing point (CEP) in the control cabinet.
n HF interference suppression by means of hinged-shell ferrite rings.

Decommissioning / replacing the equipment

n Switch off supply voltage and cut off power supply to the equipment.
n Remove the lower and upper terminal strips. Fig. 7
n Insert a screwdriver to the right and left of the arrow markings between the terminal strip and the
front frame.
n Unlock terminal strip on the left and right side. For this purpose move screwdriver in direction
of the arrow .
n Remove the terminal strips.
n Release the white fixing slide at the bottom of the equipment and take the equipment off the sup-
porting rail.

Fig. 7

Disposal

For the disposal of the equipment observe the pertinent legal regulations concerning waste disposal.

If faults occur that are not listed above or cannot be corrected, please contact our service centre or
authorized agency in your country.

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GESTRA AG
Münchener Straße 77
28215 Bremen
Germany
Telefon +49 421 3503-0
Telefax +49 421 3503-393
E-mail info@de.gestra.com
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