Data sheet 810153-04

Issue date: 11/22

Self-Monitoring Level Electrode

NRG 16-11
NRG 17-11
NRG 19-11

System description Technical data

NRG 1...-11 level electrodes operate on the conductivity Service pressure
measurement principle to detect when the fill level has NRG 16-11: 32 bar at 238°C
dropped to minimum (water shortage) in a steam boiler. NRG 17-11: 60 bar at 275°C
NRG 19-11: 100 bar at 311°C
The NRG 1...-11 combines with an NRS 1-50 level switch act-
ing as a water-level limiter (equipment with safety function). Connection
For use in steam and hot-water plants in accordance with Screwed ¾”, ISO 228-1
EN 12952 and EN 12953.
Materials
Shaft 1.4571 X6CrNiMoTi17-12-2
Function Measuring electrode 1.4401, X5CrNiMo17-12-2
The water-level limiter combines two devices, an NRG 1...-11 Electrode insulation Gylon®
level electrode and a GESTRA NRS 1-50 level switch. The Four-pin polyamide (PA) connector
NRG 1...-11 level electrode consists of two concentrically Lengths available
arranged electrodes (measuring electrode and compensat- 500 mm 1000 mm
ing electrode). Both electrodes feature special seal discs to 1500 mm 2000 mm
insulate them from one another. 2500 mm 3000 mm
The water-level limiter operates based on the principle of
Cell constant C
conductive measurement. This requires the water to be elec-
0.13 cm-1 with enlarged measuring surface
trically conductive. Under standard, undisrupted operation, the
0.3 cm-1 without enlarged measuring surface
level electrode is immersed in the boiler water and does not
send a low-level alarm signal (LW alarm). A low-level alarm Response sensitivity
signal triggers as soon as the electrode rod remains above 10 µS/cm at 25°C, cell constant 0.3 cm-1
the water level for longer than 3 seconds. Water entering the 0.5 µS/cm at 25°C, cell constant 0.13 cm-1
inside of the level electrode in the event that its body is no
longer tightly sealed will also trigger a low-level alarm. When Connection
a low-level alarm is triggered, always check the water level Four-pin connector, M16 (PG 9) cable glands
in the boiler unit’s gauge glass first. Protection
NRG 16-11 with enlarged NRG 17-11, NRG 19-11
IP 65 acc. to EN 60529
measuring surface
(optional) Design Admissible ambient temperature
NRG 1...-11: Max. 70°C
Version with ¾” male thread, ISO 228-1.
Weight
Approx. 1.1 kg
Key Installation examples
1 Flange PN 40, PN 63, PN 160, DN 50,
EN 1092-1
¾”
Flange PN 40, PN 63, PN 160, DN 100,
EN 1092-1
1
2 Pre-inspect standpipe and connection flange when
inspecting the boiler. DN 50
2
3 Vent hole
Locate vent hole as close to boiler wall as possible!

4 High water level

∅ 20
5 Electrode rod d = 8 mm 8 3

≥20
6 Protection tube ≥ DN 80 4
(in France acc. to AFAQ ≥ 100)
7 Protection tube DN 100
8 Electrode gap ≥ 14 mm 5
9 Low water level 6
0 Reducer DIN 2616-2,
K-88.9x3.2–42.4 x 2.6 W
9

≥10
≤ 90° 0
∅20

Fig. 1
Protection tube (on-site) when used as interior water-level
limiter, PN 40, PN 63

¾” ¾”

1
2
≤ 3000

DN 100 5
24.5 24.5
7
∅20
20

≥14
3 8
4 4
≥10

9
≤ 90° a
∅20
Fig. 2
NRG 16-11/NRG 17-11 level electrode combined with NRG
16-12/NRG 17/12 in protection tube, PN 40, PN 63
 Installation examples Important notes
Installation
n One NRG 1...-11 level electrode can be installed in a
shared protection tube or measuring pot (internal diameter
100 mm) together with a GESTRA level electrode, a level
e.g. switch or transmitter for water-level control or low-level
45° alarms. When installing the NRG 1...-11 on the inside,
it must be located at least 40 mm away from the top
vent hole.

NRG 16-11 n The electrode’s angle of inclination must not exceed 45°,
NRG 17-11 and the length of the electrode rod is limited to 1000 mm.
≥14 n In conjunction with an NRS 1-50 level switch with a re-
sponse sensitivity of 0.5 µS/cm, please use an enlarged
measuring surface.
Electrical connection

≥1
To connect the level electrode, please use:
4
Switching level n For NRS 1-50 level switch with response sensitivity of 10
μS: multi-core, shielded control cable, minimum conductor
size 0.5 mm2, e.g. LiYCY 4 x 0.5 mm2, length at most
≥1

DN 50 100 m.
4

n For NRS 1-50 level switch with response sensitivity of

0.5 μS: multi-core, dual-shielded, low-capacitance data
cable, minimum conductor size 0.5 mm2, Li2YCY PiMF
L 2 x 2 x 0.5 mm2, length at most 30 m.
Cut L to make “a” = 20 mm.
(“b” = 14 mm/tolerance for centring). Electrode installation position is vertical or inclined to one
”
“a

side by up to 45°. When installing obliquely, electrode length

L = max. 1000 mm with oblique installation. needs to be limited to 1000 mm. We recommend installation
inside in boiler units for ease of maintenance and to reduce
cost. This will require a protection tube (≥ DN 80).
≥ DN 100 For hot-water plants, side installation into the feed line at an
inclination of up to 45° is admissible (≥ DN 50).
Fig. 3 When installed on the inside, a protection tube with a
clearance of ≥ 80 mm (water level 100) needs to be accom-
Oblique installation, e.g. in riser feed line for hot-water modated. As shown in Fig. 2, the limiter electrode needs to
plant or boiler. be installed so that there remains a gap of at least 40 mm
between the electrode and the top vent hole.
Installing the level electrode in an external level pot re-
quires monitoring of intermittent boiler blowdown using an
SRL 6-50 control unit.

Please note
¾”
n Combining two low-level water-level limiters in a single
1 NRG 19-12 NRG 19-11 fitting is not permitted!
n The boiler standpipe and connecting flange must be
preliminary boiler inspection.
n The electrode’s angle of inclination must not exceed 45°,
DN 100, and the length of the electrode rod is limited to 1000 mm.
≥ DN 20 PN 160
≤20

Fig. 3
n When installing outdoors, the level electrode requires a
GESTRA weather protection cover.
4
Centre distance

Centre distance

≥ 10
9 DN 25,
PN 160

≥ DN 20

DN 25,
PN 160

DN 20

Fig. 4 Fig. 5
Type III measuring pot when used as exterior Type XIII measuring pot when used as exterior
water-level limiter, PN 160. combination.
Self-Monitoring Level Electrode
NRG 16-11
NRG 17-11
NRG 19-11

Wording in orders and specifications

GESTRA level electrode, self-monitoring, water-level limiter
as equipment with safety function.

272
n Level electrode type NRG 16-11...................................
PN 40, connection.......................................................
Certified compliance....................................................

165
C value.......................................................................
Available length.....................................................mm
n Level electrode type NRG 17-11...................................
PN 63, connection.......................................................
Certified compliance....................................................
C value.......................................................................
Available length.....................................................mm
n Level electrode type NRG 19-11...................................
PN 160, connection..................................................... ¾”, ISO 228-1 ¾”, ISO 228-1
Certified compliance....................................................
C value.......................................................................
85

85
Available length.....................................................mm
A compliance certificate acc. to EN 10204-2.1, -2.2 and
-3.1B is available at additional cost.
All compliance requirements must be stated in the order.
Certificates can no longer be issued once delivery has been
made. The cost and scope of the certificates and the tests
they certify can be found in our price list “Test and Inspection
≤3000

≤3000
Charges for Standard Equipment”. Please enquire if you 8
require any further testing.

Accessories
n SRL 6-50 monitoring unit for boiler blowdown monitor-
ing on an external level pot. 23

Fig. 6 Fig. 7
Potentially explosive atmospheres NRG 16-11 with NRG 17-11, NRG 19-11 without
Do not use the equipment in potentially explosive atmospheres. enlarged measuring surface enlarged measuring surface
Note: The equipment is simple electrical equipment in ac-
cordance with EN 60079-11, section 5.7. The equipment
may be used in potentially explosive atmospheres only in
conjunction with approved Zener barriers. Suitable for use in
Ex zones 1, 2 (1999/92/EC). The equipment does not come
with Ex markings. Suitability of the Zener barriers is certified
as part of a separate inspection.

Directives and standards

You can find details on the conformity of the equipment and
the applicable standards and directives in our Declaration of
Conformity and the relevant certificates or approvals.

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