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Vega VEGACAL 63 Operating Instructions Manual
Summary of VEGACAL 63
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Operating instructions vegacal 63 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire d ocument id: 30027 c apacitive.
Page 2: Contents
Contents 1 about this document 1.1 f unction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1.2 t arget group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1.3 s ymbolism used. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 2 for your safety 2.1 a uthor...
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8 maintenance and fault rectification 8.1 m aintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 8.2 r emove interferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 8.3 e xchanging the electronics module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 8.4 i nstrument repair . . . . . . ....
Page 4: About This Document
1 about this document 1 .1 function t his 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 kee...
Page 5: For Your Safety
2 for your safety 2 .1 authorised personnel a ll operations described in this operating instructions manual must be carried out only by trained specialist personnel authorised by the plant operator. D uring 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 t he safety approval markings and safety tips on the device must be observed. 2 .6 ce conformity t his 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 t...
Page 7: Product Description
3 product description 3 .1 configuration t he scope of delivery encompasses: l vegacal 63 level sensor l d ocumentation - this operating instructions manual - s afety manual 35593 "vegacal series 60 - 4 … 20 ma/ hart" ( optional) - o perating instructions manual 27835 "indicating and adjust- ment mod...
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L a rticle number l s erial number l t echnical data l a rticle numbers, documentation w ith the serial number, you can access the delivery data of the instrument via www.Vega.Com, "vega tools" and "serial number search". In addition to the type label outside, you can also find the serial number on t...
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T wo-wire electronics 4 … 20 ma/hart for power supply and measured value transmission over the same cable. T he supply voltage range can differ depending on the instrument version. T he data for power supply are specified in chapter "technical data". T he optional background lighting of the indicating...
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U nless otherwise indicated, the packages must be stored only under the following conditions: l n ot in the open l d ry and dust free l n ot exposed to corrosive media l p rotected against solar radiation l a voiding mechanical shock and vibration l s torage and transport temperature see chapter "su...
Page 11: Mounting
4 mounting 4 .1 general instructions m ake 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 t...
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Fig. 3: measures against moisture penetration t he 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. T he max. Permissible pressure is specified in chapter "techn...
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U se a concentric tube in non-conductive products or linearize the meas. Signal. 4 .2 mounting instructions d uring operation, the probe must not touch any installations or the vessel wall. The measured value can also change if the distance to the vessel wall changes considerably. If necessary, secu...
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Fig. 5: inflowing medium t o compensate the normal voltage loss due to sealing materials, you have to additionally use disc springs for fastening flange screws on ptfe coated flanges. Tighten the screws moderately with the torque stated in the technical data. Torque with ptfe plated flanges 14 vegacal 6...
Page 15: Connect To Power Supply
5 connect to power supply 5 .1 preparing the connection a lways keep in mind the following safety instructions: l c onnect only in the complete absence of line voltage l i f overvoltage surges are expected, overvoltage arresters should be installed tip: w e recommend using vega overvoltage arresters...
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U se cable with round cross-section. A cable outer diameter of 5 … 9 mm (0.2 … 0.35 in) ensures the seal effect of the cable gland. If you are using cable with a different diameter or cross-section, exchange the seal or use a suitable cable gland. W e generally recommend the use of screened cable for ...
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7 i nsert the wire ends into the open terminals according to the wiring plan fig. 6: connection steps 6 and 7 8 p ress down the opening levers of the terminals, you will hear the terminal spring closing 9 c heck the hold of the wires in the terminals by lightly pulling on them 10 c onnect the screen...
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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 2 5 6 7 8 3 4 1 2 fig. 8: electronics and connection compartment, single chamber housing 1 plug connector for vegaconnect (i²c interface) 2 spring-loaded terminals for connection of the external indication vegadis 61 3 ground terminal for connection of the cable screen 4 spring-loaded ...
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1 2 3 4 5 fig. 10: double chamber housing 1 housing cover, connection compartment 2 blind stopper or plug m12 x 1 for vegadis 61 (optional) 3 housing cover, electronics compartment 4 filter element for air pressure compensation 5 cable gland 1 3 2 display 1 2 5 6 7 8 i²c fig. 11: electronics compart...
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3 1 2 display 1 2 i²c fig. 12: connection compartment double chamber housing 1 plug connector for vegaconnect (i²c interface) 2 ground terminal for connection of the cable screen 3 spring-loaded terminals for voltage supply i2c 1 1 2 fig. 13: wiring plan, double chamber housing 1 voltage supply/sign...
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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 compartment 4 filter element for air pressure compensation 5 cable gland 1 3 2 display...
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1 2 1 2 fig. 16: connection compartment double chamber housing ex d 1 spring-loaded terminals for power supply and cable screen 2 ground terminal for connection of the cable screen 1 1 2 fig. 17: wiring plan double chamber housing ex d 1 voltage supply/signal output connection compart- ment wiring p...
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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 wire assignment, con- nection cable 24 vegacal 63 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 5 c onnect to power supply 30027 -en -090818.
Page 25: Module Plicscom
6 set up with the indicating and adjustment module plicscom 6 .1 short description t he 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 a ll sensors of the plics ® instrument family,...
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Fig. 19: insert indicating and adjustment module note: i f 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. 26 vegacal 63 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 6 s et up with the indicatin...
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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: - m ove to the menu overview - c onfirm selected menu - e dit parameter - s ave value l [->] key to select: - menu change - list entry - s elect...
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6 .4 setup procedure a fter connecting vegacal 63 to power supply or after a voltage recurrence, the instrument carries out a self-check for approx. 30 seconds: l i nternal check of the electronics l i ndication of the instrument type, the firmware as well as the sensor tags (sensor designation) l o ...
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S tart your parameter adjustment with the following menu items of the basic adjustment: t o be on the safe side, note the adjustment values for full and empty. If an adjustment procedure fails, it is not necessary to again carry out a level change. T hese values can be helpful if the electronics has...
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4 a ccept the current measured value or move to the editing window with "edit". To edit, set the cursor to the requested position with [- > ] . S et the requested % value with [+] and save with [ok]. The cursor jumps to the capacitance value. 5 e nter the current capacitance value in pf (displayed b...
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0 s e nter the requested parameter via the appropriate keys, save your settings and jump to the next menu item with the [->] key. 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 - ...
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A dditional adjustment and diagnosis options such as e.G. Scaling, simulation or trend curve presentation are shown in the following menu schematic. You will find a detailed description of these menu items in the operating instructions manual "indicating and adjustment module". Basic adjustment i f t...
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6 .5 menu schematic basic adjustment 1 ▶ b asic adjustment d isplay d iagnostics s ervice i nfo 1.1 m in. Adjustment 0 .00 % = 0 .0 pf 82.5 pf 1.2 m ax. Adjustment 100 .00 % = 1000 .0 pf 327.4 pf 1.3 d amping 0 s 1.4 l inearisation curve linear 1.5 s ensor-tag sensor display 2 b asic adjustment ▶ d ...
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Service 4 b asic adjustment d isplay d iagnostics ▶ s ervice i nfo 4.1 c urrent output output mode: 4-20 ma ▼ fail.Mode: ▼ min. Current: 4 ma ▼ 4.2 s imulation start simulation? 4.3 r eset select reset? 4.4 l anguage deutsch ▼ 4.5 hart mode standard address 0 4.6 c opy sensor data copy sensor data? ...
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6 .6 saving the parameter adjustment data i t 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. I f vegacal 63 is equipped with an indicating and adjustment module, the most ...
Page 36: 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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N ecessary components: l vegacal 63 l pc with pactware and suitable vega dtm l vegaconnect l p ower supply unit or processing system 1 2 4 3 open twist usb lock fig. 23: connecting the pc via hart to the signal cable 1 vegacal 63 2 hart resistance 250 Ω (optional depending on processing) 3 connectio...
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Note: k eep in mind that for setup of vegacal 63, dtm-collection in the actual version must be used. A ll currently available vega dtms are included as a dtm collection on a cd. They can be purchased for a token fee from the responsible vega agency. In addition, the actual pactware version is also a...
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8 maintenance and fault rectification 8 .1 maintenance w hen used correctly, no special maintenance is required in normal operation. 8 .2 remove interferences t he operator of the system is responsible for taken suitable measures to remove interferences. A maximum of reliability is ensured. Neverthel...
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L o perating voltage too low or load resistance too high à check, adapt if necessary ? C urrent signal greater than 22 ma or less than 3.6 ma l e lectronics module defective à exchange instrument or return instrument for repair l s hortcircuit in the probe, e.G. Because of moisture in the housing à ...
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L s hortcircuit in the probe, e.G. Because of moisture in the housing à remove the electronics module and check the resistance between the marked plug connections according to the following illustration. 1 2 3 fig. 25: check the resistance in the probe 1 shielding 2 probe 3 ground potential à there ...
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I n ex applications only one instrument and one electronics module with respective ex approval may be used. I f there is no electronics module available on site, one can be ordered from the vega agency serving you. T he new electronics module must be loaded with the order data of the sensor. These a...
Page 43: Dismounting
9 dismounting 9 .1 dismounting steps warning: b efore dismounting, be aware of dangerous process conditions such as e.G. Pressure in the vessel, high temperatures, corrosive or toxic products etc. T ake note of chapters "mounting" and "connecting to power supply" and carry out the listed steps in re...
Page 44: Supplement
10 supplement 10 .1 technical data general data m aterial 316l corresponds to 1.4404 or 1.4435 m aterials, wetted parts - p rocess fitting - thread 316l - p rocess fitting - flange 316l - p rocess seal k lingersil c-4400 - insulation (fully insulated) ptfe, pe - p robe (rod fully insulated: ø 10 mm/ 0....
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M ax. Torque (process fitting - thread) - rod: ø 10 mm (0.394 in) 100 n m (73 lbf ft) m ax. Torque (process fitting - thread) - rod: ø 16 mm (0.63 in) 100 n m (73 lbf ft) output variable o utput signal 4 … 20 ma/hart hart output values - hart value (primary value) c apacitance - hart value (secondary ...
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-1 … 64 bar/-100 … 6400 kpa (-14.5 … 928 psig), depending on the process fitting - f lange version -1 … 64 bar/-100 … 6400 kpa (-14.5 … 928 psig), depending on the process fitting - f lange version ≥ 3"/dn 80, plated -0.4 … 64 bar/-40 … 6400 kpa (-5.8 … 928 psig), depending on the process fitting p roc...
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Electromechanical data - version ip 68 c able entry - s ensor housing (lateral cable outlet) l 1 x cable entry m16 x 1.5 (cable-ø 3.5 … x mm) - e xternal housing l 1 x cable entry m16 x 1.5 (cable-ø 3.5 … x mm) s crew terminals for wire cross-section up to 2.5 mm² (awg 14) electromechanical data - v...
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- w ire resistance 0.036 Ω/ m - t ensile strength 1200 n (270 lbf) - s tandard length 5 m (16.4 ft) - m ax. Length 1000 m (3280 ft) - m in. Bending radius 25 mm (0.984 in) with 25 °c (77 °f) - d iameter approx. 8 mm (0.315 in) - c olour - standard pe b lack - c olour - standard pur b lue - c olour -...
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1000 750 500 250 12 18 16 14 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 Ω v 4 1 2 3 fig. 27: voltage diagram 1 hart load 2 voltage limit eex-ia instrument 3 voltage limit non-ex/exd instrument 4 operating voltage o perating voltage with lighted indicating and adjustment module - n on-ex instrument 20 … 36 v dc - ee...
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F unctional safety according to iec 61508-4 - s ingle channel architecture (1oo1d) up to sil2 - double channel diversitary redundant architecture (1oo2d) up to sil3 y ou can find detailed information in the supplied safety manual of the instrument series or under " www.Vega.Com", "downloads", "approv...
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10 .2 dimensions housing in protection ip 66/ip 68 (0.2 bar) ~ 69 mm (2.72") ø 77 mm (3.03") 112 mm (4 13 / 32 ") m20x1,5/ ½ npt ~ 69 mm (2.72") ø 77 mm (3.03") 117 mm (4.61") m20x1,5/ ½ npt ~ 87 mm (3.43") m16x1,5 ø 84 mm (3.31") 120 mm (4.72") m20x1,5/ ½ npt ~ 87 mm (3.43") m16x1,5 ø 84 mm (3.31")...
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Housing in protection ip 66/ip 68 (1 bar) 117 mm (4.61") ~ 103 mm (4.06") ø 77 mm (3.03") 116 mm (4.57") ~ 150 mm (5.91") ø 84 mm (3.31") 120 mm (4.72") ~ 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. 29: housing versions in protection ip 66/ip 68 (1 bar) -...
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102 mm (4.02") ø 40 mm (1.58") fig. 31: temperature adapter ø 16 mm (0.63") l fig. 32: vegacal 63 - concentric tube - for exmaple with small dielectric figure or for linearization l = concentric tube length, see chapter "technical data" vegacal 63 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 53 10 s upplement 30027 - e...
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10 .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 schutzrecht...
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Vegacal 63 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 55 10 s upplement 30027 - en -090818.
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Iso 9001 a ll statements concerning scope of delivery, application, practical use and operating conditions of the sensors and processing systems correspond to the information avail- able at the time of printing. © vega g rieshaber kg, schiltach/germany 2009 s ubject to change without prior notice 30...