measuring

•
Guided Wave Radar Level monitoring
Transmitter (TDR) •
analysing

NGM

OO For liquids and solids

OOIndependent of density,
temperature, pressure,
humidity and conductivity
OO Measuring length: max. 20 m

N2
OO Temperature range:
-150 … + 250 °C
OO Pressure range: -1 … + 40 bar
OOOutput: 4 … 20 mA,
switching output PNP

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Description Sensor Components

NGM uses TDR (Time Domain Reflectometry) technology,
which is also known as Guide Microwave or Guided Wave
Radar. This means that low-energy and high-frequency
electromagnetic impulses, generated by the sensor’s circuitry,
are propagated along the probe which is immersed in the
liquid or solid to be measured.
When these impulses hit the surface of the media, part of the
impulse energy is reflected back up the probe to the circuitry
which then calculates the level from the time difference
between the impulses sent and the impulses reflected.
The sensor can output the analysed level as 4 … 20 mA
analogue output, or it can convert the values into freely
programmable switching output signal.
Single rod probe Wire rope probe
NGM consists of three major components: housing, feed-
through, and probe. The only components that are exposed
to the atmosphere inside the tank are probe and the part of
the feed-through below the hexagon. The housing contains
the sensor’s electronics and input/output terminals and has
no contact with the tank atmosphere. The so called feed-
through is mounted into the bottom of the housing and
serves two main purposes: its outer threaded metal bushing
securely connects the sensor to the tank and its inner
components guide the high frequency measurement signal
from the electronics through the tank wall into the tank and
back. The probe is mounted onto the bottom of the feed-
through and gets immerged into the media inside the tank;
the high-frequency measurement signal is propagated along
the probe. NGM has a flexible modular concept. Any probe
can be used with any housing since they are joined together
by one universal feed-through.

Sensor components

housing

Application Area
The innovative TDR technology enables direct, precise and feed-through
highly reliable continuous level measurement as well as
point level detection in almost every liquid and light solids –
independent of changing process conditions (such as density,
conductivity, temperature, pressure or air humidity). The units
can be mounted in small tanks, tall and narrow nozzles and probe (depicted single rod probe)
it measures precisely even with difficult tank geometries or
close to interfering structures. NGM is also especially suitable Modular probe design
in bypass chambers and stilling wells. It has an exceptional
performance in media with low dielectric constant (i.e. low
reflectivity) such as oils and hydrocarbons. ferrule

Benefits o-ring

OO Level measurement independent of pressure,

tempera­ture, humidity, conductivity
OO Suitable for almost all media, liquids and light solids lock nut

OO Fullymodular probe design, i.e. the probe types are

interchangeable without any special tools or welding
OO Complete galvanic insulation of device electronics from its
counter nut spacer
inputs/outputs and the tank potential (no problems with
electrochemical corrosion protection)

OO Highly
robust measurement due to 4-wire design and
innovative signal analysis and disturbance signal rod/rope tube
suppression
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Probe Types Coaxial (max. 6000 mm)

To meet various application requirements, NGM has three
different probe types: single rod probe, wire rope probe and
coaxial probe.
Single rod (max. 3000 mm)
Single rod probe is suitable for a very wide range of applications,
but the signal has a wider detection radius around the rod.
Thus, they are more responsive for measurement signal
disturbances which can be easily overcome by observing a
few mounting considerations and making simple configuration
adjustments to the sensor.
The single rod probe is recommended for installations in
liquids and in bypass chambers and stilling wells, which
basically act together with the rod as a big coaxial probe.
Wire rope (max. 20 000 mm)
The wire rope probe model NGM-4 … is recommended for
installations in light solids and liquids, tall tanks and where
limited headroom is available.
Wire rope probe is suitable for a very wide range of applications,
but the signal has a wider detection radius around the rope,
just like single rod probe. Thus, they are more responsive for
measurement signal disturbances.
In the coaxial probe, the high-frequency measurement signal
is completely contained within the outer tube. Thus, the
coaxial probe is immune against any external conditions and
interfering objects outside its tube which could otherwise
cause disturbances of the measurement signal. This makes
the coaxial probe the ideal solution for a hassle-free universal
installation, ensuring reliable measurement under almost any
application condition. The concentrated signal within the tube
also makes the coaxial probe the ideal choice for measuring
low reflectivity liquids (i.e. low dielectric constant) such as oils
and hydrocarbons. The coaxial probe is recommended for
the use with clean liquids only and cannot be used with solids,
viscous, crystallizing, adhesive, coating, or sticky liquids;
fibrous liquids, sludge, slurry, pulp; any liquids containing
solid particles. Such liquids or solids in general might cause
build-up, bridging or clogging inside the coaxial probe.

Application Guide
Mounting type /probe type Rod Wire Coaxial
probe rope
Tall and narrow nozzles * * +
Difficult tank or nozzle geometries * * +
Close to internal tank structures or tank wall * * +
Probe might move or touch internal tank structures or tank wall * * +
Liquid spray may touch probe above the liquid surface * * +
Non-stationary interference targets, e.g. agitator blades * * +
Measurement readings at the very top or bottom of the tank * * +
Non-metallic tanks * * +
Bypass chambers and stilling wells * - *
Limited head room for installation * + *
Tall tanks * + *
Media Characteristics
Bulk solids - + -
Measuring liquids with low dielectric constants * * +
Viscous, crystallising, adhesive, coating or sticky liquids + + -
Fibrous liquids, sludge, slurry, pulp + + -
Liquids containing solid particles + + -
Cleanability of probe important + + -
+ = recommended - = not recommended * = probably possible with configuration and/or mounting adjustments
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Technical Details
Single rod Wire rope Coaxial
Probe diameter 6 mm 4 mm 17.2 mm
Lateral: 100 Nm = 1.67 kg at
Max. load Lateral: 6 Nm = 0.2 kg at 3 m Tensile: 5 kN
6m
100 … 6000 mm (standard)
Probe length L 100 … 3000 mm 1000 … 20 000 mm 100 …1000 mm
(high temperature)
Dielectric Constant (εr) > 1.8 > 1.8 > 1.4
Viscosity (cP) < 5000 < 5000 < 500
Medium temperature, - 40 … +150 °C (without PTFE) - 40 … +130 °C (EPDM O-ring)
- 40 … +150 °C
standard version -15 … +100 °C (PTFE lining) -15 … +150 °C (FKM O-ring)
- 200 … + 250 °C (NBR O-ring) - 200 … + 250 °C (NBR O-ring)
High temperature version Not available
-150 … + 250 °C (FKM O-ring) -150 … + 250 °C (FKM O-ring)
1.4571/316 Ti, PEEK
(standard version) 1.4404/316 L, PEEK, O-ring
(see order code), (standard
PTFE, O-ring (see order code), 1.4404 / 316 L version)
(PTFE lining)
Materials exposed to tank 1.4401/316, PEEK 1.4404/316 L, PEEK, PTFE, O-
atmosphere 1.4571/316 Ti, PEEK, PTFE, ring (see order code),
O-ring (see order code), In addition, a Klinger SIL®
C-4400 gasket at connection (high temperature version)
(high temperature version)
thread, 2 mm thick In all cases, in addition, a Klinger
In all cases, in addition, a Klinger SIL® C-4400 gasket at
SIL® C-4400 gasket at connec- connection thread, 2 mm thick
tion thread, 2 mm thick

Measuring principle: Guided Wave Radar (GWR) Materials

Installation position: Vertical Housing: Aluminium alloy, epoxy coated,
Ambient temperature: - 25 … + 80 °C with safety chain and tin plated
1.4301/SS304 external earth
Storage temperature: - 40 … + 85 °C
screw
Max. pressure: -1… + 40 bar
Option: Stainless steel 1.4401/
(except NGM-19:0 … 4 bar)
SS316
Accuracy*: ± 3 mm or 0.03 % of measured
O-ring: NGM Rod/Rope: None
distance, whichever is greater
NGM Coaxial: FKM or EPDM
Repeatability*: < 2 mm
NGM high temperature: NBR or
Resolution*: < 1 mm FKM
*Reference condition: εr= 80, water, tank ø1 m, DN 200 metal flange
Velocity of level change: < 1000 mm/s Weights
Medium conductivity: No restrictions Housing incl. electronics: 720 g
Medium density: No restrictions Stainless steel housing
Process connection: Thread or flange, see ordering incl. electronics: 1340 g
code Connection ¾
Interface (Rod/rope): 220 g
(e.g. oil on top of water): An oil layer of < 70 mm thickness Connection ¾ (Coaxial): 350 g
on top of water is not detected by
1 m Rod probe: 230 g
the sensor; in this case the sensor
will detect only the water level at a 1 m Rope probe: 66 g + 380 g ballast weight
slightly lower position than actual. 1 m Coaxial probe: 540 g + 130 g (attachment kit)
From an oil layer thickness Cooling extension for
> 70 mm onwards, the sensor high temperature: 900 g
detects the total level, including
the oil layer, according to
specifications
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Electrical data
Supply voltage: 12 … 30 VDC (reverse-polarity
protected < 50 mA), 4-wire system
Output: 4 … 20 mA (programmable by
HART® modem)
Total load: < 500 Ω: HART® resistor approx.
250 Ω + load resistance approx.
250 Ω
Response time: 0.5 s [default], 2 s, 5 s (selectable)
Temperature drift: <0.2 mm/K change in ambient
temperature
Switching output
DC PNP (active): NC [default] or NO (short-circuit
protected)
Load current: < 200 mA
Signal voltage HIGH: Supply voltage - 2 V
Signal voltage LOW: 0 V…1 V
Response time: < 100 ms
Current consumption: < 50 mA at 24 VDC (no burden)
Start-up time: <6s εr = 80
Cable terminals: Clamp terminal block for cable [mm] Rod probe Wire rope Coax
0.5…2 mm² L1 (top) 50 50 30
Cable entry: 2 x M 20 x 1.5
L2 (bottom) 10 10 10
Protection: IP 68
εr = 2
L1 (top) 80 80 50
ATEX Certification
C 0158 SEV 13 ATEX 0108 X L2 (bottom) 50 50 50

II 1/2G Ex ia/db IIC T6 Ga/Gb Factory adjustment: L1 = 50 mm, L2 = 10 mm; S = 0.2 L

from top, hysteresis = 3 mm, NC
II 1/2D Ex ia/tb IIIC T86 °C IP68 Da/Db

II 2G Ex ia db IIC T6 Gb Mounting Considerations

Mounting type/ Rod probe Wire rope Coaxial
II 2D Ex ia tb IIIC T86 °C IP68 Db Probe type
Nozzle diameter > 50 mm > 50 mm ø >17.2 mm
Measuring Range Nozzle height < 300 mm < 300 mm no
The probe length [L] is not equal to the actual measuring restrictions
range [M] of the sensor. TDR level sensors have small inactive Clearance to tank > 100 mm > 100 mm no
areas at top [L1] and bottom [L2] of the probe. Those are due wall or other internal restrictions
to the presence of unavoidable signal disturbances at both objects
ends of the probe. In these inactive areas the measurements Clearance between > 2 mm > 2 mm no
are nonlinear or have reduced accuracy. Therefore, it is probe end and tank restrictions
not recommended to actually measure level within those bottom
inactive areas. Their length depends on the probe type and Diameter of bypass > 25 mm > 25 mm ø >17.2 mm*
the reflectivity (i.e. dielectric constant) of the liquid/solid to chamber/ stilling well
be measured (see table below). The measuring range [M] of (only for liquids)
should be between the top and bottom inactive areas of the *There should be enough room around the probe for the liquid to flow in and
probe. The location of the switching point [S] of the switching out of the bypass chamber/stilling well

output can also be freely positioned within the measuring

range [M]. Fixed hysteresis or separate upper and lower
thresholds can be defined for the switching output.
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Electrical Connection
NGM is a 4-wire system i.e. a set of 2 wires for the power
supply and separate sets of 2 wires for each output. The
electronic is galvanically completely insulated from its inputs/
outputs and the tank potential, thus avoiding any problems
from electrochemical corrosion protection of the tank.
Basic configuration of the devices can be done directly on the
device via a DIP switch, a single push button and visual feed-
back from an LED. For greater convenience, a simple EXCEL
spread sheet is provided through which remote configuration control system,
e.g. DCS or PLC
and extensive diagnostics can be done. A standard HART®
modem e.g. NGM-HART is required for communication be-
tween computer and sensor.

Order Details HART® modem: NGM-HART

HART® modem

power supply
computer

Order Details (Example: NGM-1200 G5 A40)

Material
Model Connection Output Option
(Probe/O-ring)
200 = stainless steel,
PEEK / without G5 = G ¾ male
O-ring N5 = ¾" NPT male 00 = without
NGM-1 Rod probe E0 = stainless steel housing
9005)= stainless steel, F8 = DN 40/ PN 40 B1,
PEEK / FKM 1.4404/316L flange B31) = mounted in bypass with DIN-flange DN10/PN40
PTFE coating EN1092-1 B41) = mounted in bypass with DIN-flange DN15/PN40
F9 = DN 50/ PN 40 B1, B51) = mounted in bypass with DIN-flange DN20/PN40
210 = stainless steel, 1.4404/316L flange
Rod probe, B61) = mounted in bypass with DIN-flange DN25/PN40
PEEK / NBR EN1092-1
NGM-8 high
220 = stainless steel, FB = DN 80/ PN 40 B1, BB1) = mounted in bypass with ANSI-flange ½" 300 lbs
temperature
PEEK / FKM 1.4404/316L flange BC1) = mounted in bypass with ANSI-flange ¾" 300 lbs
EN1092-1 BD1) = mounted in bypass with ANSI-flange 1" 300 lbs
A4 = 4 ... 20 mA,
230 = stainless steel, FC = DN 100/ PN16 B1, PNP S12) = mount. in stilling well DIN-flange DN40/PN40
PEEK / EPDM 1.4404/316L flange
NGM-2 Coaxial probe E44) =
 4  ...  20 mA, S22) = mount. in stilling well DIN-flange DN50/PN40
220 = stainless steel, EN1092-1
PNP, ATEX- S32) = mount. in stilling well DIN-flange DN80/PN40
PEEK / FKM A8 = 1½" ASME B16.5
version S42) = mount. in stilling well DIN-flange DN100/PN16
CL150, 1.4404/316L
A9 = 2" ASME B16.5 SA2) = mount. in stilling well 1½" ASME B16.5 CL150
210 = stainless steel, CL150, 1.4404/316L
Coaxial probe, SB2) = mount. in stilling well 2" ASME B16.5 CL150
PEEK / NBR AA = 2½" ASME B16.5
NGM-9 high SC2) = mount. in stilling well 2½" ASME B16.5 CL150
220 = stainless steel, CL150, 1.4404/316L
temperature SD2) = mount. in stilling well 3" ASME B16.5 CL150
PEEK / FKM AB = 3" ASME B16.5
CL150, 1.4404/316L SE2) = mount. in stilling well 4" ASME B16.5 CL150
AC = 4" ASME B16.5 K03) = mounted in bypass with roller/ball display
Wire rope
200 = stainless steel, CL150, 1.4404/316L
Ø 4 mm
NGM-4 PEEK / without XX = special (please spe-
YY = special
(liquids and light
O-ring cify in clear text)
solids only)

¹) Bypass specification, see NBK-M3 data sheet. Please specify measuring length ML while ordering. Only available with connection »G5« and NGM-12, NGM-8.
Max. medium viscosity 500 cP
²) Please specify probe length L and stilling well length (when different from standard, see drawing dimensions) in clear text while ordering. Not possible with
NGM-2/-9/-4. Max. medium viscosity 500 cP
3) 
Bypass specification, see NBK data sheet. Max. possible measuring length ML = 5 500 mm. Only available with connection »G5« and NGM-12, NGM-8. Max.
medium viscosity 500 cP 4) Not possible with NGM-19 ..., NGM-8 ... and NGM-9
5)
Not possible for flange sizes <DN 50 / PN 40 and <2½" ASME CL150, not possible for G- and NPT thread.
Note: Please specify probe length L in clear text while ordering options other than Bx and K0.
For options Bx and K0 measuring length/C-C length ML should be specified.
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Dimensions [mm]

NGM-12 ... /NGM-42 ... with thread connection 112

65
Single rod / wire rope probe 39 cover locking screw
Ø9
Standard application temperature 0 1,5
D3
D2

139

23
20

87
24 Earth terminal
32

23

20

I1
CT

Ø72

80
6

112 112
65 Ø90 65 Ø4 (wire rope 7x19)
39
90 90

S
M

M6x10, DIN914
D3 D2 D3 D2

set screw
23

150
23
139

168
87

Earth terminal Earth terminal

116

72 72
25
M12x1.75
x

12

Ø6
Ø22
x

NGM-12 ... /NGM-42 ... with flange connection

Single rod version Wire rope version
112
65
112 39
112 112
Ø65
90 39 cover lock
65 65 Ø90 Ø9
Ø9
0 39 0 39 1,5
D3 D3 D2 D2
D3 D2 D3 D2
139
23

23
23
23
139

Earth
168
87

terminal
20
168

Earth terminal Earth terminal

116

72 72
72
24
116

32
Earth terminal
I1
25

32
I1

80
27

I1

72
S 15
S

CT
I1

Ø4 (wire rope 7 x 19)

L

M
S
L
M

L
M

M6 x 10,
DIN914
set screw
150
I2 I2
I2

Ø6
Ø17.2 Ø17.2
3/8"
25
I2

M12 x 1,75 COAXIAL PROBE

KFA2_DA_V11_en_1211
Ø22 Standard application temperature
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90 90

I1
CT

8020

I1
CT
Ø72
6 D3 D2 D3 D2
Ø72

80
6

23

23
139
Ø4 (wire rope 7x19)

168
Ø4 (wire rope 7x19)

S
Guided
Earth terminal Wave Radar Level Transmitter (TDR) Model NGM
87

Earth terminal

S
M

M6x10, DIN914

116
M
72 72

set screw

M6x10, DIN914
set screw
150
x

150
SINGLESINGLE
ROD / ROD / COAXIAL
COAXIAL PROBEPROBE

x
DIMENSIONS
DIMENSIONS IN MM IN MM
25 Extended
Extended application
application temperature
temperature

25
M12x1.75
12

Ø6
Ø22 M12x1.75
Ø6 12
Ø22
NGM-22 ... with thread connection NGM-22 ... with flange connection
Coaxial probe
Standard application temperature
112 112 112
65 112
65 65 39 65 Ø9
Ø9 Ø9 39 cover39
locking screw 0 39
0 0
Ø9 cover locking screw
0 1,5
D3 D2 D3 D2
D3 D2 1,5
D3 D2

23
23
139
23

168
23

20 Earth terminal Earth terminal

116
20 72
168

72
24
116

32
24 Earth terminal
116

32
Earth terminal
25

32
25
I1

32
27

27

72

I1
15

CT 72
I1

15

CT
S

I1

S
S
L

S
M

M
L
M
I2

I2

Ø17.2
I2

3/8" Ø17.2
I2

3/8"
Ø6 COAXIAL PROBE 8/10
11 COAXIAL PROBE
Standard application temperature 8/10 Ø17.2
KFA2_DA_V11_en_1211
11 11 Standard application temperature

NGM-19 ... with flange connection NGM-19 ... with thread connection

Single rod probe, PTFE coated Single rod probe, PTFE coated
Flange disk Connection thread

90 90

65 65
24
24
168.6
168.6

20 29 21.50
20 29 21.50
117
117
I1
I1

I1
I1
S
S

8 8
L
L

M
M

S
S
M
M
L
L

I2
I2

I2
I2

14 14
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ROD PROBE SINGLESINGLE
ROD
subject RODwithout
PROBE
to change PROBEprior notice.
PTFE PTFE
COATED COATED
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PTFE COATED 9/10 9/10
Flange disk
Flange disk Connection
Connection thread thread
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SINGLE ROD / COAXIAL PROBE

DIMENSIONS IN MM
Extended application temperature

NGM-8 ... /NGM-9 ... with thread connection

(high temperature version)
Single rod / coaxial probe
Extended application temperature

11

NGM assembled in a bypass tube option B

90
approx.

65
24
168.6

21.50
117

20 29
I1

measuring length ML

I1
S

8
L
M

S
M
L
I2
I2

NBK-M bottom cover with G¼ (DIN

flanges) or ¼" NPT (ASME flanges) drain 14
plug or optional needle valve
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Flange disk
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NGM with "Top Mounting in Stilling Well" option S

“X”“X”

to 159
bis 159
thickness
Flanschdicke

ca. 153153
approx.
flange

Connection Flange “X” Ø

F8 DN40 / PN40 18 150
plus7 7
(Standard)isist

10
“X”,plus

F9 DN50 / PN40 20 165
13

Ø
well length (standard)
thickness “X”,

FB DN80 / PN40 24 200
Flanschdicke

FC DN100 / PN16 20 220
Schwallrohrlänge

Ø
A8 1½"/ CL150 17.9 125
flange

A9 2"/ CL150 19.5 150

“L” minus

Ø 40
AA 2½"/ CL150 22.7 180
stilling
“L” minus

F8 DN40 / PN40 18
AB DN50 /3"/ CL150 24.3 190
5

F9 PN40 20
FB DN80 / PN40 24
AC
FC DN1004"/ CL150
/ PN16 20 24.3 215
A8 1 1/2"/ CL150 17,9
A9 2" / CL150 19,5
AA 2 1/2" / CL15022,7
AB 3" / CL150 24,3
AC 4" / CL150 24,3

NGM assembled in a bypass tube with roller/ball display (redundant measurement) option K
approx. ML ML
measuring length

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