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Vega vegacap 62 Operating Instructions Manual

Manual is about: sensor for level detection

Summary of vegacap 62

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    Operating instructions capacitive cable electrode for level detection vegacap 66 - contactless electronic switch document id: 30021.

  • Page 2: Contents

    2 contents vegacap 66 • - contactless electronic switch 30021-en-160331 contents 1 about this document 1.1 function ........................................................................................................................... 4 1.2 target group ............................................

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    3 contents vegacap 66 • - contactless electronic switch 30021-en-160331 supplementary documentation information: supplementary documents appropriate to the ordered version come withthedelivery.Youcanfindthemlistedinchapter"product descrip- tion". Instructions manuals for accessories and replacement ...

  • Page 4: 1  About This Document

    4 1 about this document vegacap 66 • - contactless electronic switch 30021-en-160331 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.P...

  • Page 5: 2  For Your Safety

    5 2 for your safety vegacap 66 • - contactless electronic switch 30021-en-160331 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 wit...

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    6 2 for your safety vegacap 66 • - contactless electronic switch 30021-en-160331 2.5 safety label on the instrument the safety approval markings and safety tips on the device must be observed. 2.6 ce conformity thisdevicefulfillsthelegalrequirementsoftheapplicableecguide- lines.Byattachingthecemark,...

  • Page 7: 3  Product Description

    7 3 product description vegacap 66 • - contactless electronic switch 30021-en-160331 3 product description 3.1 configuration the scope of delivery encompasses: • vegacap 66 point level switch • documentation – this operating instructions manual – safetymanual"functional safety (sil)"(optional) – sup...

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    8 3 product description vegacap 66 • - contactless electronic switch 30021-en-160331 2 1 11 10 13 12 14 15 9 3 6 4 5 7 8 fig. 2: layout of the type label (example) 1 instrument type 2 product code 3 approvals 4 process and ambient temperature, process pressure 5 power supply and signal output, elect...

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    9 3 product description vegacap 66 • - contactless electronic switch 30021-en-160331 1 2 3 fig. 3: functional principle - plate capacitor 1 distance between the electrode surfaces 2 size of the electrode surfaces 3 type of dielectric between the electrodes the probe and the vessel wall are the capac...

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    10 3 product description vegacap 66 • - contactless electronic switch 30021-en-160331 foil is also used. Dispose of the packaging material via specialised recycling companies. Transport must be carried out in due consideration of the notes on the transport packaging. Nonobservance of these instructi...

  • Page 11: 4 Mounting

    11 4 mounting vegacap 66 • - contactless electronic switch 30021-en-160331 4 mounting 4.1 general instructions make sure that all parts of the instrument coming in direct contact with the process, especially the sensor element, process seal and processfitting,aresuitablefortheexistingprocessconditio...

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    12 4 mounting vegacap 66 • - contactless electronic switch 30021-en-160331 themax.Permissiblepressureisspecifiedinchapter"technical data"oronthetypelabelofthesensor. Metal vessel make sure that the mechanical connection of the probe to the vessel iselectricallyconductivetoensuresufficientgrounding. ...

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    13 4 mounting vegacap 66 • - contactless electronic switch 30021-en-160331 fig.5:inflowingmedium the probe should protrude into the vessel to avoid buildup. For that reason,avoidusingmountingbossesforflangesandscrewedfittings. This applies particularly to use with adhesive products. In silos with bu...

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    14 4 mounting vegacap 66 • - contactless electronic switch 30021-en-160331 d d d 6 d 6 fig. 6: filling and emptying centred d d 6 1 2 3 fig. 7: filling in the centre, emptying laterally 1 vegacap 66 2 discharge opening 3 filling opening.

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    15 4 mounting vegacap 66 • - contactless electronic switch 30021-en-160331 make sure that the max. Permissible tensile load of the suspension cable is not exceeded. The danger of this happening exists particu- larly with very heavy solids and large meas. Lengths. The max. Permis- sibleloadisstatedin...

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    16 5 connecting to power supply vegacap 66 • - contactless electronic switch 30021-en-160331 5 connecting to power supply 5.1 preparing the connection always keep in mind the following safety instructions: warning: connect only in the complete absence of line voltage. • the electrical connection mus...

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    17 5 connecting to power supply vegacap 66 • - contactless electronic switch 30021-en-160331 7. Press down the opening levers of the terminals, you will hear the terminal spring closing 8. Check the hold of the wires in the terminals by lightly pulling on them 9. Tighten the compression nut of the c...

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    18 5 connecting to power supply vegacap 66 • - contactless electronic switch 30021-en-160331 4 5 6 3 2 1 fig. 10: electronics and terminal compartment 1 potentiometer for switching point adaptation 2 dil switch for measuring range selection 3 dil switch for mode adjustment 4 ground terminal 5 connec...

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    19 5 connecting to power supply vegacap 66 • - contactless electronic switch 30021-en-160331 whenvegacap66isusedaspartofanoverfillprotectionsystem according to whg, also note the regulations of the general type ap- proval. 1 fig. 11: wiring plan 1 voltage supply.

  • Page 20: 6 Setup

    20 6 setup vegacap 66 • - contactless electronic switch 30021-en-160331 6 setup 6.1 general information thefiguresinbracketsrefertothefollowingillustrations. Ontheelectronicsmoduleyouwillfindthefollowingdisplayand adjustment elements: • potentiometer for switching point adaptation • dil switch for m...

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    21 6 setup vegacap 66 • - contactless electronic switch 30021-en-160331 toadjustvegacap66,firstofallremovethehousingcover. You can adapt the switching point to the solid with the potentiometer. Withthepotentiometer(1)andthemeasuringrangeselectionswitch (2)youcanchangethesensitivityoftheprobetotheele...

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    22 6 setup vegacap 66 • - contactless electronic switch 30021-en-160331 5. Turnthepotentiometer(1)veryslowlyclockwiseuntilthecontrol lamp(6)lightsred.Ifthecontrollampdoesnotlightred,setthe meas.Rangeselectionswitch(2)tothenexthigherstageand repeatthesettingwiththepotentiometer(1)untilthecontrollamp ...

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    23 7maintenanceandfaultrectification vegacap 66 • - contactless electronic switch 30021-en-160331 7 maintenanceandfaultrectification 7.1 maintenance if the instrument is used properly, no special maintenance is required in normal operation. 7.2 rectify faults the operator of the system is responsibl...

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    24 7maintenanceandfaultrectification vegacap 66 • - contactless electronic switch 30021-en-160331 error cause rectification – the instrument signals covered without cover- ing with the medium – the instrument signals covered with cover- ing with the medium wrong mode se- lected on the signal conditi...

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    25 7maintenanceandfaultrectification vegacap 66 • - contactless electronic switch 30021-en-160331 1 2 3 fig. 29: check the resistance in the probe 1 shielding 2 measuring probe 3 ground potential depending on the reason for the fault and the measures taken, the stepsdescribedinchapter"set up"mayhave...

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    26 7maintenanceandfaultrectification vegacap 66 • - contactless electronic switch 30021-en-160331 2 1 fig. 30: loosen the holding screws 1 electronics module 2 screws (2 pcs.) 6. Pull out the old electronics module 7. Compare the new electronics module with the old one. The type label of the electro...

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    27 7maintenanceandfaultrectification vegacap 66 • - contactless electronic switch 30021-en-160331 2 1 fig. 31: compensation key 1 measuring range selection switch (compensation key) 2 control lamp 16. Keepthemeasuringrangeselectionswitch(1)pusheduntilthe controllamp(2)flashesgreen. 17. Carryoutthead...

  • Page 28: 8 Dismount

    28 8 dismount vegacap 66 • - contactless electronic switch 30021-en-160331 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. Takenoteofchapters"mounting"and"c...

  • Page 29: 9 Supplement

    29 9 supplement vegacap 66 • - contactless electronic switch 30021-en-160331 9 supplement 9.1 technical data general data material 316l corresponds to 1.4404 or 1.4435 materials, wetted parts Ʋ processfitting-thread 316l Ʋ processfitting-flange 316l Ʋ process seal klingersil c-4400 Ʋ insulation(full...

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    30 9 supplement vegacap 66 • - contactless electronic switch 30021-en-160331 torque for npt cable glands and conduit tubes Ʋ plastic housing max.10nm(7.376lbfft) Ʋ aluminium/stainless steel housing max.50nm(36.88lbfft) measuring frequency 430khz output variable output contactless electronic switch m...

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    31 9 supplement vegacap 66 • - contactless electronic switch 30021-en-160331 1 2 3 -50°c (-58°f) 50°c (122°f) 40°c (104°f) -40°c (-40°f) 80°c (176°f) 0°c (32°f) 100°c (212°f) 150°c (302°f) 200°c (392°f) fig. 32: ambient temperature - process temperature 1 process temperature 2 ambient temperature 3 ...

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    32 9 supplement vegacap 66 • - contactless electronic switch 30021-en-160331 Ʋ max. 400ma(ati>300matheambienttemperaturecanbe max.60°c/140°f)max.4aupto40ms electrical protective measures protection rating ip66/ip67(nema4x) overvoltage category iii protection class i approvals instrumentswithapproval...

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    33 9 supplement vegacap 66 • - contactless electronic switch 30021-en-160331 177 mm (7.87") ø 8 mm (0.32") l g 1 g 1½ 56 mm (2.21") ø 30 mm (1.18") 22 mm (0.87") fig. 34: vegacap 66, threaded version g1 (iso 228 t1) l sensor length, see chapter "technical data".

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    34 9 supplement vegacap 66 • - contactless electronic switch 30021-en-160331 ø 16 mm (0.63") ø 27 mm (1.06") l 7 mm (0.28") fig. 35: vegacap 66, screening tube, for example against strong condensation l length of the screening tube, see chapter "technical data".

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    35 9 supplement vegacap 66 • - contactless electronic switch 30021-en-160331 9.3 industrial property rights vega product lines are global protected by industrial property rights. Further information see www.Vega.Com. Vega produktfamilien sind weltweit geschützt durch gewerbliche schutzrechte. Nähere...

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    Printing date: vega grieshaber kg am hohenstein 113 77761 schiltach germany 30021-en-160331 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. Subjec...