measuring

•
Over-Head monitoring

Level Indicators •
analysing

NBK-04-ATEX

OO Measuring length: max. 4000 mm

OO pmax: PN 16/CL150
OO Temperatur: -20 ... +120 °C (POM roller)
-104 ... +120 °C (ball display)
Viscosity: max. 200 mm2/s

N2
OO

OO Connection:
DIN EN 1092-1 flange DN 50/65/80/100
ASME B16.5 flange 2", 2½", 3", 4"
OO Material: stainless steel 1.4571
OO Insensitive roller display/ball display
without auxiliary energy
OO Limit contacts
OO  nalogue output or resistance output,
A
HART®, Profibus-PA®, FoundationTM,
Fieldbus®

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Description Technical Details

Kobold over-head level indicators are used for continuous Over-head tube: Ø 60.3 x 2 mm
measurement, display and monitoring of liquid levels. The Tank tube: Ø 60.3 x 2 mm or 76.1 x 2 mm
float inside the tank is attached by means of a connecting rod
Initial measurement: 270 mm from end of tank tube
to the magnet carrier in the over-head tube. The magnet fitted
in the magnet carrier operates, in a non-contacting manner, Material: stainless steel 1.4571
the display and monitoring devices fitted outside tube. Float: titanium
ATEX version Connecting rod: rod or tube made of titanium or
stainless steel 1.4571 (depending
The bypass level indicators are supplied with ATEX approval.
on medium density and measuring
Limit contacts and an immersible magnetic probe (reed
length)
contact chain) with ATEX approval are available for level
measurement and monitoring. The electrical components Flange nominal size: DIN DN 50, 65, 80, 100, PN 16
have their own ATEX-certification. ANSI 2", 2 ½", 3", 4", Class 150
ATEX approval: Max. operating pressure: PN 16
Bypass-level indicator: II 2G Ex mb IIC T5/T6 Gb Operating temperature: -20 ... +120 °C (POM-roller)
-104 ... +120 °C (ball display)
Limit contact NBK-RA: II 2D Ex mb IIIC IP 67 T 105 °C Db
Viscosity: max. 200 mm2/s
Reed contact
resistance chain: II 1GD Ex ia IIC T6 Ga Measuring length: min. 600 mm
max. 4000 mm
II 1/2G Exd IIC T6 Ga/Gb
Total length: see dimension drawing
II 1/2D Ex tb IIIC T85 °C Da/Db
Min. density: 0.43 kg/dm3
The following indication and monitoring devices are available:
Roller display model RP (max. length 4 000 mm)
Magnetic roller indicator Material roller: POM
As the float passes by, the red/white rollers are rotated in Display glass: PMMA
suc­cession by 180° around their own axes. The rollers Carrier frame material: aluminium, black anodised
change from white to red as the level rises and from red to
white as the level falls. The advantage of a ball display is the Operat. temperature: -20 ... 100 °C
higher protection category, good visibility of 180° and higher Protection: IP 54
vibration resistance with filled version. The level in a tank or a Ball display model KP
mixer is continuously displayed as a red column, even when (max. length 3 800 mm)
the power fails.
Material ball: PA
Transmitter Sight tube: PMMA
To remotely transmit the level a transmitter with a chain of Sealing plug: aluminium
resistors or a magnetostrictive transducer can be mounted
Seal: NBR
outside the bypass tube. A continuous standard signal of
4 ... 20 mA is generated by means of a fitted transmitter. Ball support rail: aluminium, black anodised
This standard signal can then be displayed on analogue or Carrier frame: stainless steel 1.4301
digital indicating devices. Optionally, HART®, PROFIBUS®-PA Scale: PVC,
or FoundationTM Fieldbus® communication protocols are stainless steel 1.4301 (option MV)
possible. Medium temperature: -20 ... + 80 °C
Universal indicating unit Ambient temperature: -20 ... +80 °C
A universal indicating unit of type series ADI can be mounted Protection: IP 66
on the bypass to display and evaluate the standard signal
Ball display model KM
(4 ... 20 mA) generated by the transmitter.
(max. length 3 800 mm)
Limit Contacts Material ball: PA - high temperature strength
One or more reed contacts for limit-value acquisition or also Sight tube: PC
for level control can be secured to the bypass tube. Sealing plug: aluminium
Applications Seal: FKM
OO Storage tanks Ball support rail: aluminium, black anodised
OO Aggressive media Carrier frame: stainless steel 1.4301
OO Mixing vessels Scale: PVC,
OO Water tanks stainless steel 1.4301 (option MV)
Medium temperature: - 60 ... +120 °C
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Technical Details (continuation) Max. capacity: Pi = 1.2 W

Ambient temperature: -20 ... +80 °C Temperature class: T6
Protection: IP 66 Resolution: 10 mm
Ball display model KF Housing: aluminium pressure-cast
(max. length 3 800 mm) Protection: IP 65
Filling: silicone oil ATEX marking: II 1GD Ex ia IIC T6 Ga
Material ball: PA - high temperature strength ATEX immersible reed contact resistor chain options
Sight tube: PC E/R/B only in connection with an external intrinsically
Sealing plug: stainless steel 1.4571 safe power supply
Seal: FKM Option E
Ball support rail: aluminium, black anodised Transmitter model: 5333D
Carrier frame: stainless steel 1.4301 Common specifications:
Scale: Hart-PVC, Power supply: 8.0 ... 35 VDC
stainless steel 1.4301 (option MV) Communication
Medium temperature: -104 ... +120 °C interface: Loop Link 5905
Ambient temperature: -20 ... +80 °C Linear resistence input: 0 … 10 kΩ
Protection: IP 66 Current output:
Ball display model KG (max. length 3 000 mm) Signal range: 4 ... 20 mA
Material ball: PA - high temperature strength Min. signal range:: 16 mA
Sight tube: borosilicate glass Updating time: 135 ms
Sealing plug: stainless steel 1.4571 Load resistance: ≤ (Vsupply - 8 V) / 0.023 [Ω]
Seal: FKM Sensor error detection:
Programmable: 3.5 ... 23 mA
Ball support rail: aluminium, black anodised
NAMUR NE43 upscale: 23 mA (factory default)
Carrier frame: stainless steel 1.4301
NAMUR NE43
Scale: stainless steel 1.4301
Downscale: 3.5 mA
Medium temperature: -20 ... + 120 °C
Data for intrinsically
Ambient temperature: -20 ... +120 °C safe current circuit: see instruction manual
Protection: IP 66 Ui: 28 VDC
ATEX approval Ii: 120 mADC
ATEX limit contact, model NBK-RA Pi: 0.84 W
Contact operation: bistable changeover contact en- L i: 10 μH
capsulated Ci: 1.0 nF
Switching hysteresis: approximately 15 mm
ATEX approval transmitter:
Max. switch. capacity: 45 VA, 230 VAC/DC, 0.6 A
Temperature class: T5/T6
KEMA 03ATEX1535: II 1G Ex ia IIC T4 or T6
Max. ambient temp.: 70 °C / 85 °C
II 1D Ex iaD
Connection: 3 m PVC-cable Max. ambient temp.
for T1...T4: 85 °C
Housing: metallic, cast
(GD-ZN AI 4 Cu1) Max. ambient temp.
for T5 and T6: 60 °C
Protection: IP 67
Applicable in zone: 0, 1, 2, 20, 21 or 22
ATEX marking: II 2G Ex mb IIC T5/T6 Gb
Medium temperature: -40 … +120 °C
II 2D Ex mb IIIC IP 67 T 105 °C Ambient temperature: -40 … +80 °C
Db
Resolution: 10 mm
ATEX reed contact resistor chain model: ... 2 .... Housing: aluminium pressure-cast
In protection type intrinsically safe Ex ia IIC only for Protection: IP 66
connection to a certified intrinsically safe current loop
with the following maximum values: Option R
Total resistance: 0.7 ... 7 kΩ Transmitter model: 5337D
Max. voltage: Ui = 24 V Common specifications:
Power supply: 8.0 ... 35 VDC
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Technical Details (continuation)
Communication
interface: Loop Link 5905A and HART®
Linear resistence input: 0…7 kΩ
Current output:
Signal range: 4 ... 20 mA
Min. signal range: 16 mA
Updating time: 440 ms
Load resistance: ≤ (Vsupply - 8 V) / 0.023 [Ω]
Sensor error detection:
Programmable: 3.5 ... 23 mA
23 mA (factory default)
Data for intrinsically
safe current circuit: see instruction manual
ATEX approval transmitter:
KEMA 03 ATEX 1537: II 1G Ex ia IIC T6 or T4 Ga
II 1D Ex ia IIIC Da
Max. ambient temp.
for T1...T4: 85 °C
Max. ambient temp.
for T5 or T6 60 °C
Applicable in zone: 0, 1, 2, 20, 21 or 22
Medium temperature: -40 … +120 °C
Ambient temperature: -40 … +80 °C
Resolution: 10 mm
Housing: aluminium pressure-cast
Protection: IP 66
Option B
Transmitter model: 5350B
Common specifications:
Power supply: 9 ... 32 VDC
Consumption: < 11 mA
Isolation voltage, test / 
operation: 1.5 kVAC / 50 VAC
Signal / noise ratio: min. 60 dB
Response time
(programmable): 1... 60 s
Updating time: < 400 ms
Dimensions: Ø 44 x 20.2 mm
Linear resistance input: 0 … 10 kΩ
Output:
FoundationTM Fieldbus® connection:
FoundationTM
Fieldbus® version: ITK 4.6
TM
Foundation
Fieldbus® capability: basic or LAS
TM
Foundation
Fieldb. function blocks: 2 analogue and 1 PID
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Profibus® PA connection:
Profibus® PA
protocol standard: EN 50170 vol. 2
Profibus® PA
function blocks: 2 analogue
Data for intrinsically
safe current circuit: see instruction manual
ATEX approval transmitter:
KEMA 02ATEX1318X: II 1 G Ex ia IIC T6...T4 Ga
II 2 (1) G Ex ib [ia Ga] IIC T6..T4 Gb
II 1 D Ex ia IIIC Da
Applicable in zone: 0, 1, 2, 20, 21 or 22
Medium temperature: -40 … +120 °C
Ambient temperature: -40 … +80 °C
Resolution: 10 mm
Housing: aluminium pressure-cast
Protection: IP 66
Option 4
Total resistance: 0.7 ... 7 kΩ
Max. voltage: U: 24 VDC
Max. capacity: 125 mW
Temperature class: T6
Resolution: 10 mm
Housing: aluminium pressure-cast
Protection: IP 65
Explosion proof version: II 1/2G Ex d IIC T6 Ga/Gb
Option L
Transmitter model: 5333D
Common specifications:
Power supply: 8.0 ... 35 VDC
Communication
interface: Loop Link 5905
Linear resistence input: 0 … 10 kΩ
Current output:
Signal range: 4 ... 20 mA
Min. signal range: 16 mA
Updating time: 135 ms
Load resistance: ≤ (Vsupply - 8V) / 0.023 [Ω]
Sensor error detection:
Programmable: 3.5 ... 23 mA
NAMUR NE43 upscale: 23 mA (factory default)
NAMUR NE43
downscale: 3.5 mA
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Technical Details (continuation) Output:

LED or LCD display (options LE/LC): FoundationTM Fieldbus® connection:
Power supply: loop powered FoundationTM
Voltage: LED 3.3 V at 4 mA Fieldbus® version: ITK 4.6
3.7 V at 20 mA FoundationTM
LCD max. 2.5 V Fieldbus® capability: basic or LAS
Medium temperature: -40 … +120 °C FoundationTM
(with option N up to 250 °C) Fieldb. function blocks: 2 analogue and 1 PID
Ambient temperature: -40 … +80 °C Profibus® PA connection:
Resolution: 10 mm Profibus® PA
Housing: aluminium pressure-cast protocol standard: EN 50170 vol. 2
Protection: IP 66 Profibus® PA
function blocks: 2 analogue
Option K
Medium temperature: -40 … +120 °C (with option N up
Transmitter model: 5337D
to 250 °C)
Common specifications:
Ambient temperature: -40 … +80 °C
Power supply: 8.0 ... 35 VDC
Resolution: 10 mm
Communication
interface: Loop Link 5905A and HART® Housing: aluminium pressure-cast
Linear resistence input: 0…7 kΩ Protection: IP 66
Current output:
Signal range: 4 ... 20 mA
Min. signal range: 16 mA
Updating time: 440 ms
Load resistance: ≤ (Vsupply - 8) / 0.023 [Ω]
Sensor error detection:
Programmable: 3.5 ... 23 mA
23 mA (factory default)
LED or LCD display (Options KE/KC):
Power supply: Loop powered
Voltage drop: LED 3.3 V at 4 mA
3.7 V at 20 mA
LCD max. 2.5V
Medium temperature: -40 … +120 °C
(with option N up to 250 °C)
Ambient temperature: -40 … +80 °C
Resolution: 10 mm
Housing: aluminium pressure-cast
Protection: IP 66
Option N
Transmitter model: 5350A
Common specifications:
Power supply: 9 ... 32 VDC
Consumption: <11 mA
Isolation voltage, test / 
operation: 1.5 kVAC / 50 VAC
Signal / noise ratio: min. 60 dB
Response time
(programmable): 1... 60 s
Updating time: <400 ms
Dimensions: Ø 44 x 20.2 mm
Linear resistance input: 0 … 10 kΩ
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Options
Code Discription Sketch/picture Availability
Scales
(Ball displays are always delivered with scales, see technical data/ sketch for resolution)
MV Scale made of stainless steel 1.4301 (option for roller
display KP/KM/KF
see sketch NBK-04
(Scale made of stainless steel 1.4301 standard with
roller display KG)
M1 Measuring scale, medium temperature - 40 °C ... + 120 °C,
see sketch NBK-04
engraved scale made of aluminium
M2 Measuring scale, medium temperature - 40 °C ... +120 °C,
see sketch NBK-04
scale backing made of aluminium with polyester foil
Tests / certificates
P Radiographic examination DIN 54 111 T1 - NBK-04
Q Dye penetration test DIN EN 571-1 - NBK-04
X Pressure test with water 1.5 x PN - NBK-04
Z 3.1 Inspection certificate acc. DIN EN 10204 - NBK-04
MR Material acc. to NACE MR 0103/ISO15156 (MR0175),
- NBK-04
declaration of conformance
WV Positive Material Identification (PMI) - NBK-04
SF Oil and fat free - NBK-04

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Density / length of measuring tube diagram*

NBK-04...8, Diagram 8
1,7

1,6
DN 50

1,5

1,4
) 3)

e
(kg/dm

trub
1,3
roodh
3

NBK-04...8
(kg/dm

n. R
Co
Flüssigkeit

1,2
Float: titanium
Dichtefluid

1,1
Connection rod: stainless steel, 1.4571
Density

1,0

0,9 pac
t Process connection: DIN EN 1092-1 flange, DN 50, 80, 100
coem
dg
. rtoan ASME flange, 2", 3", 4"
0,8
C onS

0,7
Overhead and tank tube: Ø 60.3 mm, continuous
2600
2700
2800
2900
3000
3100
1000
1100
1200
1300
1400
1500
1600
1700
1800
1900
2000
2100
2200
2300
2400
2500

3200
3300
3400
3500
3600
3700
3800
3900
4000
4100
600
700
800
900

Measuring length
Messlänge (mm) (mm)
Min. medium density: 0.71 kg/dm3 at ML = 600 mm

NBK-04...6, Diagram 6
1,2
DN 50
1,1
NBK-04...6
er
3)

d tuobh Float: titanium

(kg/dm(kg/dm

onit. aron
-R
1,0 CT
3
)

Connection rod: titanium

Flüssigkeit

0,9

Process connection: DIN EN 1092-1 flange, DN 50, 80, 100

fluid

0,8
pgaect
Dichte

. arond-
Scotamn
ASME flange, 2", 3", 4"
Density

0,7 CoTnit

0,6 Overhead and tank tube: Ø 60.3 mm, continuous

1000

1300
1400
1500

1800
1900
2000

2300
2400
2500
2600

2800
2900
3000
3100

3300
3400
3500
3600

3900
4000
4100
1100
1200

1600
1700

2100
2200

2700

3200

3700
3800
600
700
800
900

Measuring length(mm)
Messlänge (mm) Min. medium density: 0.65 kg/dm3 at ML = 600 mm

NBK-04...4, Diagram 4
1,0
DN 65
0,9
NBK-04...4
tube Float: titanium
) 3)

ohdr
. ro
(kg/dm

0,8
C onR
3

Connection rod: stainless steel, 1.4571

(kg/dm

0,7
Flüssigkeit

0,6 Process connection: DIN EN 1092-1 flange, DN 65, 100

Dichtefluid

act
ogmep
roSdtacn ASME flange, 2½", 4"
Con.
Density

0,5

0,4 Overhead and tank tube: Ø 60.3 mm

0,3
Tank tube: Ø 76.1 mm
2100

2600

3400

3900
1000
1100
1200
1300
1400
1500
1600
1700
1800
1900
2000

2200
2300
2400
2500

2700
2800
2900
3000
3100
3200
3300

3500
3600
3700
3800

4000
4100
600
700
800
900

Measuring length (mm)

Messlänge (mm) Min. medium density: 0.43 kg/dm3 at ML = 600 mm

* The floats could be adjusted to the densities above the

graph (Curve shifts upward)
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Order Details (Example: NBK-04 F50 00 0 8)

Connection and Roller indication/ Transducers /  Medium density
Model Material Options
nominal size Ball display Transmitters and meas. length

F50 = DIN EN flange 1 = without electrical attached

DN 50 parts
F80 = DIN EN flange ATEX II 1G / 2G D
DN 80 2 = with reed contact chain II 1GD
Exia IIC T6
F1H = DIN EN flange
DN 100 E = immersible magnetic probe 8 = see diagram 8
(reed chain)/ 4 ... 20 mA,
A50 = ASME 2-wire, ATEX Exia 6 = see diagram 6
flange 2" 00 = without
R = immersible magnetic probe
A80 = ASME flange RP = POM roller (reed chain)/ 4 ... 20 mA,
3" indication without = w
 ithout
HART®, 2-wire, ATEX Exia
A1H = ASME flange KP = ball display with B = immersible magnetic probe options
4" PMMA sight tube
Stainless (reed chain)/ Profibus® PA, or
KM = ball display with Foundation™ Fieldbus®,
NBK-04... steel
PC sight tube ATEX Exia options as in list
1.4571
KF = as KM but with 41) = with reed contact chain ATEX and description
F65 = DIN EN flange oil filling II 1/2G Exd IIC T6 Ga/Gb (see separate
DN 65 KG = ball display with L1) = immersible magnetic probe options list)
F1H = DIN EN flange borosilicate sight (reed chain)/ 4 ... 20 mA,
DN 100 tube 2-wire, ATEX Exd
K 1)
= immersible magnetic probe 4 = see diagram 4
A65 = ASME flange
2 ½" (reed chain)/ 4 ... 20 mA,
A1H = ASME flange HART®, 2-wire, ATEX Exd
4" N 1)
= immersible magnetic probe
(reed chain)/ Profibus® PA,
Foundation™ Fieldbus®,
ATEX Exd

NBK-RA ATEX limit contact, encapsulated, Ex II2G EEx m II T6 / T5

REL-5114B1A ATEX transmitter for immersible magnetic probe (Reed contact chain) EX II (1) G [EEx ia] IIC, DIN rail mounting
1)
See separate ATEX certification of model MM-...

Please specify measuring length L, density, pressure, temperature and options in writing!

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Dimensions
NBK-04...8/6 NBK-04...4 Required size of the mounting tube of
the vessel
Ø 60,3
Ø 60,3 side
Over-Head Level Indicator
70

Final Final

70
measurement
Messende measurement
Messende
Measuring length

Measuring length
Messlänge
Oberlänge

Messlänge
Oberlänge
Over-length
Over-length

Initial Initial
measurement measurement
Messanfang Messanfang

Ø 18
60*
60*

DN50/PN16 Ø 18 DN65/PN16

Final
Final measure-
50
50

measure- ment
Messende
ment
Messende
Ø 145
Ø 185
length

Ø 125
Unterlänge

Messlänge

Ø 165
Submersible
Messlänge
SubmersibleUnterlänge

Initial
length

Measuring length

Initial measurement
Messanfang
length

measurement
Messanfang
Measuring

270

vessel side
270

Minimum-Ø
Ø 76,1 Ø NBK-04
of the mounting tube
* In case of using a transmitter: tube
of the vessel side
dimension = 100/130/200 mm depending on transducer model
dimension = 130 mm in case of using a ball display Ø 76.1 mm Ø 88.9 mm x 2
Submersible length = measuring length +320 mm Ø 60.3 mm Ø 76.1 mm x 2
Measuring length = submersible length -320 mm

Measuring scale, aluminium Measuring scale on stainless steel carrier

Option M1 - engraved scale Scale from hard PVC or print on 1.4301
Option M2 - polyester foil (standard scale with ball display)
30

50
ML
lengthML
ML

20
Messlänge
length ML
Messlänge

Measuring
Measuring

10
100

20

0
cm
30
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NBK-... with transmitter options 2/E/R/B/4/L/K/N

80
Measuring length
100

NBK-... with transmitter display options LE/KE or LC/KC

90
Measuring length
200

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NBK-RA

Reed switch

Precision adjustment

Clamps 2x
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