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Vega POINTRAC 31 Operating instructions manual
Summary of POINTRAC 31
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Operating instructions radiation-based sensor for level detection pointrac 31 8/16 ma/hart - four-wire document id: 39411.
Page 2: Contents
2 contents pointrac 31 • 8/16 ma/hart - four-wire 39411-en-130430 contents 1 about this document 1.1 function ........................................................................................................................... 4 1.2 target group ..................................................
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3 contents pointrac 31 • 8/16 ma/hart - four-wire 39411-en-130430 10.1 dismounting steps.......................................................................................................... 43 10.2 disposal ...........................................................................................
Page 4: 1 About This Document
4 1 about this document pointrac 31 • 8/16 ma/hart - four-wire 39411-en-130430 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 instruc- tionsformaintenanceandfaultrectification.Pleaser...
Page 5: 2 For Your Safety
5 2 for your safety pointrac 31 • 8/16 ma/hart - four-wire 39411-en-130430 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 ...
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6 2 for your safety pointrac 31 • 8/16 ma/hart - four-wire 39411-en-130430 2.5 ce conformity thedevicefulfillsthelegalrequirementsoftheapplicableecguide- lines.Byaffixingthecemarking,vegaconfirmssuccessfultesting of the product. Only with class a instruments: the device is a class a instrument desig...
Page 7: 3 Product Description
7 3 product description pointrac 31 • 8/16 ma/hart - four-wire 39411-en-130430 3 product description 3.1 configuration thenameplatecontainsthemostimportantdataforidentificationand use of the instrument: 2 1 9 10 4 5 3 6 7 8 9 fig. 1: layout of the type label (example) 1 instrument version 2 product ...
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8 3 product description pointrac 31 • 8/16 ma/hart - four-wire 39411-en-130430 • modificationstatus,electronicsasof-01 theinstrumentisavailableindifferentelectronicsversions.Eachver- sioncanbeidentifiedviatheproductcodeonthetypelabel: • standardelectronicstypept30e-xx the scope of delivery encompass...
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9 3 product description pointrac 31 • 8/16 ma/hart - four-wire 39411-en-130430 the delivery must be checked for completeness and possible transit damage immediately at receipt. Ascertained transit damage or con- cealed defects must be appropriately dealt with. Up to the time of installation, the pac...
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10 3 product description pointrac 31 • 8/16 ma/hart - four-wire 39411-en-130430 3.5 corresponding source container a radioactive isotope in a suitable source holder is the prerequisite for a radiation-based measurement setup. The handling of radioactive material is regulated by law. The radiation pr...
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11 3 product description pointrac 31 • 8/16 ma/hart - four-wire 39411-en-130430 control areas are areas in which the local dose rate exceeds a certain value.Onlypersonswhoundergoofficialdosemonitoringareallowed intothesecontrolareas.Youcanfindtherespectivelyvalidlimitvalues for control areas in the ...
Page 12: 4 Mounting
12 4 mounting pointrac 31 • 8/16 ma/hart - four-wire 39411-en-130430 4 mounting 4.1 general instructions the source container is part of the measuring system. In case the source container is already equipped with an active isotope, the source container must be locked before mounting. Danger: before ...
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13 4 mounting pointrac 31 • 8/16 ma/hart - four-wire 39411-en-130430 4.2 mounting instructions note: during the planning stage, our specialists will analyse the conditions of the measuring point and dimension the source (isotope) accord- ingly. Yougeta"sourcesizing"documentspecifyingtherequiredsourc...
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14 4 mounting pointrac 31 • 8/16 ma/hart - four-wire 39411-en-130430 and protective grating so that no one can reach into the dangerous area. Level detection - max. Detection the pointrac 31 is suitable for level detection in liquids or bulk solids. It is mounted at the height of the requested switc...
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15 4 mounting pointrac 31 • 8/16 ma/hart - four-wire 39411-en-130430 fig. 6: pointrac 31 as level detection (top view) pointrac 31 lends itself well for level detection of bulk solids with lowdensity.Mounttheinstrumenthorizontallyattheheightofthe requested switching point. Mountthesourcecontainerveg...
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16 5 connecting to power supply pointrac 31 • 8/16 ma/hart - four-wire 39411-en-130430 5 connecting to power supply 5.1 preparing the connection always keep in mind the following safety instructions: • connect only in the complete absence of line voltage • if overvoltage surges are expected, overvol...
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17 5 connecting to power supply pointrac 31 • 8/16 ma/hart - four-wire 39411-en-130430 if potential equalisation currents are expected, the connection on the processing side must be made via a ceramic capacitor (e. G. 1 nf, 1500v).Thelow-frequencypotentialequalisationcurrentsarethus suppressed,butth...
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18 5 connecting to power supply pointrac 31 • 8/16 ma/hart - four-wire 39411-en-130430 1 fig. 7: connection steps 4 and 5 1 locking of the terminal blocks 5. Insertasmallslottedscrewdriverfirmlyintotherectangularlock openings of the respective connection terminal 6. Insert the wire ends into the rou...
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19 5 connecting to power supply pointrac 31 • 8/16 ma/hart - four-wire 39411-en-130430 the terminal block with a small screwdriver. When loosening the lock- ing,theterminalblockisautomaticallysqueezedout.Itmustsnapin place when re-inserted. 5.2 connection non-ex instruments and instruments with non-...
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20 5 connecting to power supply pointrac 31 • 8/16 ma/hart - four-wire 39411-en-130430 instruments with intrinsically safe current output youcanfinddetailedinformationontheexplosion-protectedversions (ex-ia,ex-d)intheex-specificsafetyinstructions.Thesesafety instructions are part of the scope of del...
Page 21: Module
21 6 set up with the display and adjustment module pointrac 31 • 8/16 ma/hart - four-wire 39411-en-130430 6 set up with the display and adjustment module 6.1 insert display and adjustment module the display and adjustment module can be inserted into the sensor and removed again at any time. It is no...
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22 6 set up with the display and adjustment module pointrac 31 • 8/16 ma/hart - four-wire 39411-en-130430 6.2 adjustment system 1 2 fig. 13: display and adjustment elements 1 lc display 2 adjustment keys • [ok] key: – move to the menu overview – confirmselectedmenu – edit parameter – save value • [-...
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23 6 set up with the display and adjustment module pointrac 31 • 8/16 ma/hart - four-wire 39411-en-130430 setup: settings, e.G. For measurement loop name, isotope, applica- tion, background radiation, adjustment, signal output display: settings, for example language, measured value display diagnosis...
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24 6 set up with the display and adjustment module pointrac 31 • 8/16 ma/hart - four-wire 39411-en-130430 the complete life time of the gamma emitter - an annual recalibration is not necessary. Enter the requested parameters via the appropriate keys, save your settings with [ok] and jump to the next...
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25 6 set up with the display and adjustment module pointrac 31 • 8/16 ma/hart - four-wire 39411-en-130430 in this menu item you can select if you want to carry out a single or double point adjustment on the sensor. With the double point adjustment, the delta i value is selected auto- matically. We r...
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26 6 set up with the display and adjustment module pointrac 31 • 8/16 ma/hart - four-wire 39411-en-130430 this menu item appears only if you have selected "single point adjustment" as adjustment mode (setup/adjustment mode). In this menu item you can adjust at which percentage value of the max. Puls...
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27 6 set up with the display and adjustment module pointrac 31 • 8/16 ma/hart - four-wire 39411-en-130430 this menu item appears only if you have selected under adjustment mode (setup/adjustment mode) the "double point adjustment". In this menu item you can set the max. Pulse rate (ct/s) at which th...
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28 6 set up with the display and adjustment module pointrac 31 • 8/16 ma/hart - four-wire 39411-en-130430 the relay outputs of the sensor react accordingly. Overfillprotection=therelaywilldeenergise(safecondition)when the max. Level is reached. Dry run protection = the relay will deenergise (safe co...
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29 6 set up with the display and adjustment module pointrac 31 • 8/16 ma/hart - four-wire 39411-en-130430 the value is an indication for the reliability and reproducibility of the switching point. Thegreaterthedifferenceinthepulseratebetweencoveredand uncoveredstatus,thegreaterthedifferentialvalue(d...
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30 6 set up with the display and adjustment module pointrac 31 • 8/16 ma/hart - four-wire 39411-en-130430 additional settings in this menu item, the pin is permanently activated/deactivated. Thus youprotectthesensordataagainstunauthorizedaccessandunin- tended changes. The default setting of the pin ...
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31 6 set up with the display and adjustment module pointrac 31 • 8/16 ma/hart - four-wire 39411-en-130430 menu menu item default value adjustment measurement loop name sensor isotope cs-137 applications limit level adjustment mode single point adjustment adjustment - un- covered 90000 ct/s adjustmen...
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32 6 set up with the display and adjustment module pointrac 31 • 8/16 ma/hart - four-wire 39411-en-130430 • instrument name - shows instrument name and serial number • instrument version - shows hardware and software version of the instrument • date of manufacture - shows calibration date and the da...
Page 33: 7 Setup With Pactware
33 7 setup with pactware pointrac 31 • 8/16 ma/hart - four-wire 39411-en-130430 7 setup with pactware 7.1 connect the pc 2 1 3 fig. 14: connection of the pc directly to the sensor via the interface adapter 1 usb cable to the pc 2 interface adapter vegaconnect 4 3 ">sensor information: theinterfacead...
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34 7 setup with pactware pointrac 31 • 8/16 ma/hart - four-wire 39411-en-130430 • vegaconnect4 • hartresistanceapprox.250Ω • voltagesupply note: with power supply units with integrated hart resistance (internal resistanceapprox.250Ω),anadditionalexternalresistanceisnot necessary.Thisapplies,e.G.Toth...
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35 7 setup with pactware pointrac 31 • 8/16 ma/hart - four-wire 39411-en-130430 fig. 16: example of a dtm view all device dtms are available as a free-of-charge standard version and as a full version that must be purchased. In the standard version, all functions for complete setup are already includ...
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36 8 set up with other systems pointrac 31 • 8/16 ma/hart - four-wire 39411-en-130430 8 set up with other systems 8.1 dd adjustment programs device descriptions as enhanced device description (edd) are available for dd adjustment programs such as, for example, ams™ and pdm. Thefilescanbedownloadedat...
Page 37: 9 Diagnostics and Service
37 9 diagnostics and service pointrac 31 • 8/16 ma/hart - four-wire 39411-en-130430 9 diagnostics and service 9.1 maintenance if the device is used correctly, no maintenance is required in normal operation. The corresponding source container must be checked in regular intervals.Youcanfindfurtherinfo...
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38 9 diagnostics and service pointrac 31 • 8/16 ma/hart - four-wire 39411-en-130430 still valid. Plan in maintenance for the instrument because a failure is expected in the near future (e.G. Due to buildup). This status message is inactive by default. It can be activated by the user via pactware/dtm...
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39 9 diagnostics and service pointrac 31 • 8/16 ma/hart - four-wire 39411-en-130430 code text mes- sage cause rectification f037 ram hard- ware error – error in ram – exchanging the electronics f038 slave signals failure – connection cable to the slave instrument interrupted – instrumentnotdefinedas...
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40 9 diagnostics and service pointrac 31 • 8/16 ma/hart - four-wire 39411-en-130430 code text mes- sage cause rectification c029 simulation – simulation active – finish simulation – wait for the automatic end after 60 mins. The following table shows the error codes and text messages in the status me...
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41 9 diagnostics and service pointrac 31 • 8/16 ma/hart - four-wire 39411-en-130430 error cause rectification the instrument signals covered without covering with the medium the instrument signals covered with covering with the medium voltagesupply missing check cables for breaks; repair if nec- ess...
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42 9 diagnostics and service pointrac 31 • 8/16 ma/hart - four-wire 39411-en-130430 in both cases, the serial number of the sensor is needed. The serial numbers are stated on the type label of the instrument, on the inside of the housing as well as on the delivery note. Whenloadingonsite,firstofallt...
Page 43: 10 Dismounting
43 10 dismounting pointrac 31 • 8/16 ma/hart - four-wire 39411-en-130430 10 dismounting 10.1 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 "mountin...
Page 44: 11 Supplement
44 11 supplement pointrac 31 • 8/16 ma/hart - four-wire 39411-en-130430 11 supplement 11.1 technical data general data 316l corresponds to 1.4404 or 1.4435 materials, non-wetted parts Ʋ detector tube 316l Ʋ scintillation material pvt(polyvinyltoluene) Ʋ aluminium die-casting housing aluminium die-ca...
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45 11 supplement pointrac 31 • 8/16 ma/hart - four-wire 39411-en-130430 l fig. 18: data of the input variable l measuring range (range in which the switching point must lie) measuring range 152 mm (6 in) or 304 mm (12 in) analogue input Ʋ input type 4 … 20 ma, passive Ʋ internal load 250Ω switching ...
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46 11 supplement pointrac 31 • 8/16 ma/hart - four-wire 39411-en-130430 Ʋ min. 10 µa Ʋ max. 3 a ac, 1 a dc breaking capacity Ʋ min. 50 mw Ʋ max. 750vaac,40wdc if inductive loads or stronger currents are switched through, the gold plating on the relay contact surface will be permanently damaged. The ...
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47 11 supplement pointrac 31 • 8/16 ma/hart - four-wire 39411-en-130430 process conditions fortheprocessconditions,pleasealsonotethespecificationsonthetypelabel.Thelowervalue always applies. Process pressure unpressurized process temperature (measured on the detector tube) -40…+60°c(-40…+140°f) with...
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48 11 supplement pointrac 31 • 8/16 ma/hart - four-wire 39411-en-130430 voltage supply operating voltage 20…72vdcor20…253vac,50/60hz interpolation protection available max. Power consumption 6va(ac);4w(dc) electrical protective measures protection, depending on housing ver- sion ip 66/ip 67 4) overv...
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49 11 supplement pointrac 31 • 8/16 ma/hart - four-wire 39411-en-130430 aluminium and stainless steel housing 242,5 mm (9.55") 54,5 mm (2.15") 9 mm (0.35") 9 mm (0.35") 175 mm (6.89") 90 mm (3.54") 100 mm (3.94") 143,5 mm (5.65") 169 mm (6.65") 116,5 mm (4.59") 119 mm (4.69") m20x1,5/ ½ npt fig. 19:...
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50 11 supplement pointrac 31 • 8/16 ma/hart - four-wire 39411-en-130430 pointrac 31 22 mm (0.87" ) 36 mm (1.42" ) ø 76,2 mm (3") l 242,5 mm (9.55" ) fig. 20: pointrac 31 l measuring range = order length 152 mm or 304 mm (6 in/12 in).
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51 11 supplement pointrac 31 • 8/16 ma/hart - four-wire 39411-en-130430 11.3 industrial property rights vega product lines are global protected by industrial property rights. Further information see www.Vega.Com. Only in u.S.A.: further information see patent label at the sensor housing. Vega produk...
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52 index pointrac 31 • 8/16 ma/hart - four-wire 39411-en-130430 index a accessories – display and adjustment module 9 – external display and adjustment unit 9 – external indicating unit 9 – interface adapter 9 adjustment data 28 adjustment mode 25 adjustment point 25 adjustment system 22 application...
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53 index pointrac 31 • 8/16 ma/hart - four-wire 39411-en-130430 status messages 37 storage 9 t time 30 type plate 7 u unit 24 v voltagesupply16,48 w water cooling 15.
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54 notes pointrac 31 • 8/16 ma/hart - four-wire 39411-en-130430
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55 notes pointrac 31 • 8/16 ma/hart - four-wire 39411-en-130430
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Printing date: 3941 1-en-130430 all statements concerning scope of delivery, application, practical use and operat- ing conditions of the sensors and processing systems correspond to the information available at the time of printing. Subject to change without prior notice © vega grieshaber kg, schil...