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Summary of plicscom
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Operating instructions indicating and adjustment module plicscom document id: 36433 indication and adjustment.
Page 2: Contents
Contents 1 about this document 1.1 function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1.2 target group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1.3 symbolism used. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 2 for your safety 2.1 authorised...
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Safety instructions for ex areas please note the ex-specific safety information for installation and operation in ex areas. These safety instructions are part of the operating instructions manual and come with the ex-approved instruments. Indicating and adjustment module plicscom 3 contents 36433 - e...
Page 4: About This Document
1 about this document 1 .1 function this operating instructions manual provides all the information you need for mounting, connection and setup as well as important instructions for maintenance and fault rectification. Please read this information before putting the instrument into operation and keep...
Page 5: For Your Safety
2 for your safety 2 .1 authorised personnel all operations described in this operating instructions manual must be carried out only by trained specialist personnel authorised by the plant operator. During work on and with the device the required personal protective equipment must always be worn. 2 ....
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2 .5 ce conformity the device fulfills the legal requirements of the applicable ec guidelines. By attaching the ce mark, vega provides a confirmation of successful testing. You can find the ce conformity declaration in the download area of www.Vega.Com. 2 .6 fulfillment of namur recommendations the requ...
Page 7: Product Description
3 product description 3 .1 configuration this operating instructions manual applies to the following hardware and software versions of the indicating and adjustment module: l hardware from 1.0.0 l software from 1.0.0 the indicating/adjustment module consists of a display with full dot matrix as well ...
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The backlight is also powered by the sensor or via vegadis 61. Prerequisite for this is a supply voltage at a certain level. The exact voltage specifications can be found in the operating instructions manual of the respective sensor. The optional heating requires its own power supply. You can find fur...
Page 9: Prepare Setup
4 prepare setup 4 .1 insert indicating and adjustment module the indicating and adjustment module can be inserted into the sensor and removed again at any time. It is not necessary to interrupt the power supply. Proceed as follows: 1 unscrew the housing cover 2 place the indicating and adjustment mo...
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4 .2 adjustment system 1 2 fig. 2: indicating and adjustment elements 1 lc display 2 adjustment keys l [ok] key: - move to the menu overview - confirm selected menu - edit parameter - save value l [->] key: - presentation change measured value - list entry - select editing position l [+] key: - chang...
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5 set up - sensors up to sw 3.99 5 .1 adjustment menu for all signal outputs with the parameter adjustment, the instrument is adapted to the application conditions. The parameter adjustment is carried out via an adjustment menu. Information: in this operating instructions, all general parameters are...
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L user programmable user programmable means: switching on a linearization curve programmed via pc and pactware a linearization is necessary for all vessels in which the vessel volume does not increase linearly with the level - e. G. In a horizontal cylindrical or spherical tank - and the indication ...
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An integrated background lighting can be adjusted via the adjustment menu. The function depends on the height of the supply voltage, see operating instructions of the respective sensor. In the default setting, the lightning is switched off. Min. And max. Measured values are saved in the sensor. The v...
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With ultrasonic and radar sensors as well as sensors with guided microwave, the "echo curve" represents the signal strength of the echoes over the measuring range. The units of the signal strength are " db" (ultrasonic and radar) and "volt" (guided microwave). The signal strength enables the assessm...
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In this menu item you simulate a user-defined level or pressure value via the current output. This allows you to test the signal path, e.G. Through connected indicating instruments or the input card of the control system. The following simulation variables are available: l percent l current l pressur...
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- as basic adjustment, but also reset of special parameters to the default values 2) l peak values measured value and temperature 3) - reset of the min./max. Values of pressure, level and temper- ature to the current values information: because the reset values are nearly sensor-specifc, they are li...
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Language deutsch with this function l load parameter adjustment data from the sensor into the indicating and adjustment module l write parameter adjustment data from the indicating and adjust- ment module into the sensor the data are permanently saved in an eeprom memory in the indicating and adjust...
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Disable permanently? Only the following functions are permitted with activated pin: l select menu items and show data l read data from the sensor into the indicating/adjustment module. In this menu item the most important sensor information can be displayed: l instrument type l serial number: 8-digi...
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The following values can be displayed: l height l pressure (only with pressure transmitters) l distance (only with radar, guided microwave, ultrasonics) l current l scaled l percent l lin. Percent l temperature (only with pressure transmitters). The selection "scaled" opens the menu items "display u...
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Current output characteristics curve 4 … 20 ma 20 … 4 ma failure mode 4) hold value 20.5 ma 22 ma 3 .6 ma min. Current 5) 3 .8 ma 4 ma max. Current 6) 20 ma 20.5 ma the values in bold font represent the data of the factory setting. In hart multidrop mode, the current is constantly 4 ma. This value d...
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In multidrop mode, up to 15 sensors can be operated on one two-wire cable. An address between 1 and 15 must be assigned to each sensor. 7) in this menu item you determine the hart mode and enter the address for multidrop. Hart mode standard address 0 the default setting is standard with address 0. 5...
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Radar, guided microwave and ultrasonic sensors deliver the following measured values: l sv1 (secondary value 1): percentage value after the adjustment l sv2 (secondary value 2): distance value before the adjustment l pv (primary value): linearised percentage value l pa-out (value after passing the f...
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Here, you determine the unit and scaling for pa-out. These settings also apply to the values displayed on the indicating and adjustment module if in the menu item "displayed value" pa-out was selected. The following displayed values are available in "out-scale unit": l pressure (only with pressure t...
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6 set up - sensors from hw 2.0.0 and sw 4.0.0 6 .1 adjustment menu for all signal outputs with the parameter adjustment, the instrument is adapted to the application conditions. The parameter adjustment is carried out via an adjustment menu. Information: in this operating instructions, all general p...
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In the menu item "sensor-tag" you edit a 12-digit measurement loop name. An unambiguous designation can hence be assigned to the sensor, e.G. The measurement loop name or the tank or product designation. In digital systems and in the documentation of larger plants, a singular designation should be e...
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In this menu item, the device status is displayed. Min. And max. Measured values are saved in the sensor. The values are displayed in the menu item "peak values". In this menu item, the electronics temperature is displayed. In this menu item you simulate measured values via the current output. This ...
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How to interrupt the simulation: à push [esc] information: the simulation is terminated automatically 10 minutes after the last key has been pushed. In this menu item, you select the measured variable of the system. A linearization is necessary for all vessels in which the vessel volume does not inc...
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In this menu item, the pin is activated/deactivated permanently. Entering a 4-digit pin protects the sensor data against unauthorized access and unintentional modifications. If the pin is activated permanently, it can be deactivated temporarily (i.E. For approx. 60 min.) in any menu item. The instrum...
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The copied data are permanently saved in an eeprom memory in the indicating and adjustment module and remain there even in case of power failure. From there, they can be written into one or more sensors or kept as backup for a possible sensor exchange. Kind and volume of the copied data depend on th...
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In this menu item, the features of the sensor such as approval, process fitting, seal, measuring range, electronics, housing and others are displayed. 6 .2 adjustment menu 4 … 20 ma/hart in the menu item "current output mode" you determine the output characteristics and the fault mode of the current ...
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L with radar, guided microwave and ultrasonic sensors, displayed value "distance" means: presentation of the measured value in the selected adjustment unit, e.G. M(d) l with pressure transmitters, displayed value "pressure" or "height" means: presentation of the measured value in the selected adjust...
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7 maintenance and fault rectification 7 .1 maintenance when the device is used correctly, no maintenance is required in normal operation. 7 .2 how to proceed in case of repair if a repair is necessary, please proceed as follows: you can download a return form (23 kb) from our internet homepage www.Ve...
Page 33: Dismount
8 dismount 8 .1 dismounting steps warning: before dismounting, be aware of dangerous process conditions such as e.G. Pressure in the vessel, high temperatures, corrosive or toxic products etc. Take note of chapters "mounting" and "connecting to power supply" and carry out the listed steps in reverse...
Page 34: Supplement
9 supplement 9 .1 technical data general data weight approx. 150 g (0.33 lbs) ambient conditions ambient temperature -15 … +70 °c (+5 … +158 °f) storage and transport temperature -40 … +80 °c (-40 … +176 °f) indicating and adjustment module voltage supply and data transmission through the sensor ind...
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9 .2 dimensions 2 7 ,6 mm (1 .0 9 ") ø 6 6 ,3 mm (2 .6 1 ") 45,1mm (1.78") 9,7mm (0.38") fig. 3: dimensions plicscom indicating and adjustment module plicscom 35 9 supplement 36433 - en -091104.
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9 .3 industrial property rights vega product lines are global protected by industrial property rights. Further information see http://www.Vega.Com . Only in u.S.A.: further information see patent label at the sensor housing. Vega produktfamilien sind weltweit geschützt durch gewerbliche schutzrechte...
Page 37: Index
Index a additional pa value - primary value 22 - secondary value 22 adjustment system 10 application area 7 c channel with profibus pa 21 copy sensor data 17 copy sensor settings 28 current output 19 current output min./max. 30 d damping 11, 25 date of manufacture 29 date/time 28 display 18 display w...
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38 indicating and adjustment module plicscom index 36433 -en -091104.
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Indicating and adjustment module plicscom 39 index 36433 - en -091104.
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Vega grieshaber kg am hohenstein 113 77761 schiltach germany phone +49 7836 50-0 fax +49 7836 50-201 e-mail: info@de.Vega.Com www.Vega.Com printing date: iso 9001 all statements concerning scope of delivery, application, practical use and operating conditions of the sensors and processing systems co...