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Vega VEGACAL 62 Operating Instructions Manual
Summary of VEGACAL 62
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Operating instructions vegacal 62 profibus pa document id: 30025 capacitive.
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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8 maintenance and fault rectification 8.1 maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 8.2 remove interferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 8.3 exchanging the electronics module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 8.4 shortening the electrode . . . . . ...
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 safety label on the instrument the safety approval markings and safety tips on the device must be observed. 2 .6 ce conformity this 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...
Page 7: Product Description
3 product description 3 .1 configuration the scope of delivery encompasses: l vegacal 62 level sensor l documentation - this operating instructions manual - operating instructions manual 27835 "indicating and adjust- ment module plicscom" (optional) - supplementary instructions manual 31708 "heating ...
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L serial number l technical data l article numbers, documentation the serial number allows you to access the delivery data of the instrument via www.Vega.Com, "vega t ools" and "serial number search". In addition to the type label outside, you can also find the serial number on the inside of the inst...
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The capacitance as well as the resistance change are converted by the electronics module into a level-proportional signal. Power supply via the profibus dp/pa segment coupler or vegalog 571 ep cards. A two-wire cable according to profibus specification serves as carrier of both power and digital data t...
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Transport must be carried out under consideration of the notes on the transport packaging. Nonobservance of these instructions can cause damage to the device. The delivery must be checked for completeness and possible transit damage immediately at receipt. Ascertained transit damage or concealed def...
Page 11: Mounting
4 mounting 4 .1 general instructions make sure that all parts of the instrument exposed to the process, in particular the sensor element, process seal and process fitting, are suitable for the existing process conditions. These include above all the process pressure, process temperature as well as th...
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Fig. 3: measures against moisture penetration the process fitting must be sealed if there is gauge or low pressure in the vessel. Before use, check if the seal material is resistant against the measured product and the process temperature. The max. Permissible pressure is specified in chapter "technic...
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If condensate forms on the vessel top, the run-off liquid can cause bridging and hence measurement errors. For this reason, use a screening tube or a longer insulation. The length depends on the amount of condensate and the drain-off behaviour of the product. 4 .2 mounting instructions during operatio...
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Fig. 5: inflowing medium 14 vegacal 62 • profibus pa 4 mounting 30025 -en -090603.
Page 15: Connect To Power Supply
5 connect to power supply 5 .1 prepare the connection always keep in mind the following safety instructions: l connect only in the complete absence of line voltage l if overvoltage surges are expected, overvoltage arresters should be installed according to profibus specifications tip: we recommend veg...
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In systems with potential equalisation, connect the cable screen directly to ground potential at the power supply unit, in the connection box and at the sensor. The screen in the sensor must be connected directly to the internal ground terminal. The ground terminal outside on the housing must be con...
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7 insert the wire ends into the open terminals according to the wiring plan fig. 6: connection steps 6 and 7 8 press down the opening levers of the terminals, you will hear the terminal spring closing 9 check the hold of the wires in the terminals by lightly pulling on them 10 connect the screen to ...
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5 5 5 5 1 2 4 3 fig. 7: material versions, single chamber housing 1 plastic 2 aluminium 3 stainless steel, investment casting 4 stainless steel, electro-polished 5 filter element for air pressure compensation of all material versions. Blind stopper with version ip 66/ip 68, 1 bar for aluminium and s...
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I2c display 1 1 2 5 6 7 8 fig. 9: wiring plan, single chamber housing 1 voltage supply/signal output 5 .4 wiring plan, double chamber housing the following illustration apply to non-ex as well as ex ia versions. The exd version is described in the next subchapter. 1 2 3 4 5 fig. 10: double chamber h...
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1 3 2 display 1 2 5 6 7 8 i²c fig. 11: electronics compartment, double chamber housing 1 plug connector for vegaconnect (i²c interface) 2 internal connection cable to the connection compartment 3 terminals for vegadis 61 3 1 2 display 1 2 i²c fig. 12: connection compartment double chamber housing 1 ...
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I2c 1 1 2 fig. 13: wiring plan, double chamber housing 1 voltage supply/signal output 5 .5 wiring plan double chamber housing ex d 1 2 3 4 5 fig. 14: double chamber housing 1 housing cover, connection compartment 2 blind stopper or plug m12 x 1 for vegadis 61 (optional) 3 housing cover, electronics ...
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1 3 2 display 1 2 5 6 7 8 i²c fig. 15: electronics compartment, double chamber housing 1 plug connector for vegaconnect (i²c interface) 2 internal connection cable to the connection compartment 3 terminals for vegadis 61 1 2 1 2 fig. 16: connection compartment double chamber housing ex d 1 spring-lo...
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1 1 2 fig. 17: wiring plan double chamber housing ex d 1 voltage supply/signal output 5 .6 wiring plan - version ip 66/ip 68, 1 bar + - 1 2 fig. 18: wire assignment, connection cable 1 brown (+) and blue (-) to power supply or to the processing system 2 shielding wiring plan wire assignment, con- ne...
Page 24: Module Plicscom
6 set up with the indicating and adjustment module plicscom 6 .1 short description the indicating and adjustment module is used for measured value display, adjustment and diagnosis. It can be mounted in the following housing versions and instruments: l all sensors of the plics ® instrument family, i...
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Fig. 19: insert indicating and adjustment module note: if you intend to retrofit the instrument with an indicating and adjustment module for continuous measured value indication, a higher cover with an inspection glass is required. Vegacal 62 • profibus pa 25 6 set up with the indicating and adjustmen...
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6 .3 adjustment system 1.1 2 3 1 fig. 20: indicating and adjustment elements 1 lc display 2 indication of the menu item number 3 adjustment keys l [ok] key: - move to the menu overview - confirm selected menu - edit parameter - save value l [->] key to select: - menu change - list entry - select edit...
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6 .4 setup procedure after vegacal 62 is connected to voltage supply or after voltage recurrence, the instrument carries out a self-check for approx. 30 seconds. The following steps are carried out: l internal check of the electronics l indication of the instrument type, the firmware as well as the s...
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These values can be helpful if the electronics has to be exchanged. % value empty adjustment full adjustment tab. 1: adjustment protocol tip: for min. Adjustment the vessel should be as empty as possible, and for max. Adjustment, as full as possible. If the vessel is already full, start with max. Ad...
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6 save the settings with [ok] and move to "max. Adjustment" with [- > ] . Fill the vessel to the highest possible level. Note: for max. Adjustment, the vessel should be as full as possible. This will make the calibration more accurate. Proceed as follows: max. Adjustment 100 .00 % = 1000 pf 327.4 pf...
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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 or output of the volume is required. Corresponding linearization curves are preprogrammed for these vessels. Th...
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Function reset value max. Adjustment 3000 pf min. Adjustment 0 pf damping ti 0 s linearisation linear sensor-tag sensor display pa-out 1 channel (pv) lin % additional pa value (pv) lin % out-scale-unit % pv out-scale 0.00 lin-% = 0.0 % 100.0 lin-% = 100 % information: all additional settings are res...
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6 .5 menu schematic basic adjustment 1 ▶ basic adjustment display diagnostics service info 1.1 sensor address 000 1.2 min. Adjustment 0 .00 % = 0 .0 pf 82.5 pf 1.3 max. Adjustment 100 .00 % = 1000 .0 pf 327.4 pf 1.4 linearisation curve linear 1.5 channel pv lin. Value 1.6 damping 0 s 1.7 sensor-tag ...
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Service 4 basic adjustment display diagnostics ▶ service info 4.1 additional pa value secondary value 1 4.2 out-scale-unit volume hl 4.3 pv-out-scale min. 0 % = 5 .0 hl 100 % = 5000 .0 hl 4.4 simulation start simulation? 4.5 reset select reset? 4.6 language deutsch 4.7 copy sensor data copy sensor d...
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6 .6 saving the parameter adjustment data it is recommended noting the adjusted data, e.G. In this operating instructions manual and archive them afterwards. They are hence available for multiple use or service purposes. If vegacal 62 is equipped with an indicating and adjustment module, the most im...
Page 35: Programs
7 setup with pactware and other adjustment programs 7 .1 connecting the pc 3 1 2 fig. 21: connection of the pc via vegaconnect directly to the sensor 1 usb cable to the pc 2 vegaconnect 3 sensor 1 2 3 4 open twist usb lock fig. 22: connection via vegaconnect externally 1 i²c bus (com.) interface on ...
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Necessary components: l vegacal 62 l pc with pactware and suitable vega dtm l vegaconnect l power supply unit or processing system 7 .2 parameter adjustment with pactware further setup steps are described in the operating instructions manual "dtm c ollection/pactware" attached to each cd and which c...
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8 maintenance and fault rectification 8 .1 maintenance when used in the correct way, no special maintenance is required in normal operation. 8 .2 remove interferences the operator of the system is responsible for taken suitable measures to remove interferences. A maximum of reliability is ensured. Ne...
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? Measured value on the indicating and adjustment module does not correspond to the value in the plc l the menu item "display - display value" is not set to "pa-out" à check values and correct, if necessary ? No connection between plc and pa network l incorrect adjustment of the bus parameter and th...
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1 2 3 fig. 23: check the resistance in the probe 1 shielding 2 probe 3 ground potential à there should be no contact between any of the connections (high resistance) à however, if there is somehow contact - exchange instrument or return it for repair ? E 017 l adjustment span too small à carry out a...
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If there is no electronics module available on site, one can be ordered from the vega agency serving you. The new electronics module must be loaded with the order data of the sensor. These are the options: l at the factory by vega l or on site by the user in both cases, the sensor serial number is n...
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L attach the completed form and, if need be, also a safety data sheet outside on the packaging l please ask the agency serving you for the address of your return shipment. You can find the respective agency on our website www.Vega.Com under: "company - vega worldwide" vegacal 62 • profibus pa 41 8 mai...
Page 42: Dismounting
9 dismounting 9 .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 reve...
Page 43: Supplement
10 supplement 10 .1 technical data general data material 316l corresponds to 1.4404 or 1.4435 materials, wetted parts - process fitting - thread 316l - process fitting - flange 316l - process seal klingersil c-4400 - insulation (partly insulated) ptfe - electrode (rod partly ptfe insulated: ø 12 mm/0.4...
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Input variable measured variable level of non-conductive liquids and solids measuring principle phase-selective admittance processing (psa) measuring range 0 … 3000 pf frequency 270 khz accuracy (similar to din en 60770-1) reference conditions according to din en 61298-1 - temperature + 18 … +30 °c ...
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Electromechanical data - version ip 66/ip 67 and ip 66/ip 68; 0.2 bar cable entry/plug 2) - single chamber housing l 1 x cable gland m20 x 1.5 (cable: ø 5 … 9 mm), 1 x blind stopper m20 x 1.5 or: l 1 x closing cap m20 x 1.5; 1 x blind stopper m 20 x 1.5 or: l 1 x closing cap ½ npt, 1 x blind plug ½ ...
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- diameter approx. 8 mm (0.315 in) - colour - standard pe black - colour - standard pur blue - colour - ex-version blue indicating and adjustment module voltage supply and data transmission through the sensor indication lc display in dot matrix adjustment elements 4 keys protection rating - unassemb...
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Approvals depending on the version, instruments with approvals can have different technical data. For these instruments, the corresponding approval documents have to be taken into account. These are part of the delivery or can be downloaded under www.Vega.Com via "vega tools" and " serial number sear...
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10 .2 profibus pa instrument master file the instrument master file (gsd) contains the characteristic data of the profibus pa instrument. These data are, e.G. The permissible transmission rates as well as information on diagnostics values and the format of the measured value outputted by the pa instrume...
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Module of the pa sensors for the cyclic data traffic, vegacal 62 provides the following modules: l ai (pa-out) - pa-out value of the fb1 after scaling l additional cyclic value - additional cyclical value (depending on the source) l free place - this module must be used if a value should not be used i...
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L free place byte-no. 1 2 3 4 5 status status (fb1) ieee-754- floating point value pa-out (fb1) format value data format of the output signal byte4 byte3 byte2 byte1 byte0 status value (ieee-754) fig. 28: data format of the output signal the status byte corresponds to profile 3.0 "profibus pa profile f...
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Status code description according to pro- fibus standard possible cause 0x0c bad - sensor failure l hardware error l converter error l leakage pulse error l trigger error 0x10 bad - sensor failure l measured value generation error 0x1f bad - out of service constant "o ut of service" mode switched on ...
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10 .3 dimensions housing in protection ip 66/ip 68 (0.2 bar) ~ 69 mm (2.72") ø 77 mm (3.03") 1 1 2 m m (4 13 / 32 ") m20x1,5/ ½ npt ~ 69 mm (2.72") ø 77 mm (3.03") 1 1 7 m m (4 .6 1 ") m20x1,5/ ½ npt ~ 87 mm (3.43") m16x1,5 ø 84 mm (3.31") 1 2 0 m m (4 .7 2 ") m20x1,5/ ½ npt ~ 87 mm (3.43") m16x1,5 ...
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Housing in protection ip 66/ip 68 (1 bar) 1 1 7 mm (4 .6 1 ") ~ 103 mm (4.06") ø 77 mm (3.03") 1 1 6 mm (4 .5 7 ") ~ 150 mm (5.91") ø 84 mm (3.31") 1 2 0 mm (4 .7 2 ") ~ 105 mm (4.13") ø 84 mm (3.31") m20x1,5 2 m20x1,5/ ½ npt m16x1,5 3 m20x1,5 m20x1,5 1 fig. 31: housing versions in protection ip 66/...
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1 0 2 mm (4 .0 2 ") ø 40 mm (1.58") fig. 33: temperature adapter ø 16 mm (0.63") l 7 mm (0 .2 8 ") fig. 34: vegacal 62 - screening tube - fro example against strong condensation 54 vegacal 62 • profibus pa 10 supplement 30025 -en -090603.
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ø 16 mm (0.63") l fig. 35: vegacal 62 - concentric tube - for exmaple with small dielectric figure or for linearization l = concentric tube length, see chapter "technical data" vegacal 62 • profibus pa 55 10 supplement 30025 - en -090603.
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10 .4 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 schutzrecht...
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Vegacal 62 • profibus pa 57 10 supplement 30025 - en -090603.
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58 vegacal 62 • profibus pa 10 supplement 30025 -en -090603.
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Vegacal 62 • profibus pa 59 10 supplement 30025 - en -090603.
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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...