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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 vegacap 62 - two-wire document id: 30007 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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    9 supplement 9.1 technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 9.2 dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 supplementary documentation information: supplementary documents appropriate to the ordered version come with the delivery. You...

  • 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 vegacap 62 point level sensor l documentation - this operating instructions manual - safety manual - 31813 "vegacap series 60 - two-wire" (optional) - supplementary instructions manual "plug connector for level sensors" (op...

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    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 instrument. 3 .2 principle of operation vegacap 62 is a point level se...

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    Depending on your requirements, vegacap 62 with two-wire electronics can be connected to different signal conditioning instru- ments. Compatible signal conditioning instruments are listed in chapter "t echnical data". The data for power supply are specified in chapter "technical data". 3 .3 operation ...

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    L relative humidity 20 … 85 % 10 vegacap 62 • - two-wire 3 product description 30007 -en -090604.

  • 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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    Do not hold vegacap 62 on the probe. Especially with heavy flange versions or long rod versions, the sensor can be damaged simply by the weight of the instrument. 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 aga...

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    Fig. 4: inflowing medium the probe should protrude into the vessel to avoid buildup. For that reason, avoid using mounting bosses for flanges and screwed fittings. This applies particularly to use with adhesive products. In silos with bulk solids, material cones can form which change the switching poin...

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    D d d 6 d 6 fig. 5: filling and emptying centered 14 vegacap 62 • - two-wire 4 mounting 30007 -en -090604.

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    D d 6 1 2 3 fig. 6: filling in the center, emptying laterally 1 vegacap 62 2 discharge opening 3 filling opening vegacap 62 • - two-wire 15 4 mounting 30007 - en -090604.

  • Page 16: 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 in hazardous areas you should take note of the appropriate regulations, conformity and type approval certificates of the sensors and powe...

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    5 lift the opening levers of the terminals with a screwdriver (see following illustration) 6 insert the wire ends into the open terminals according to the wiring plan 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 term...

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    5 .3 wiring plan, single chamber housing 1 4 4 4 2 3 fig. 8: material versions, single chamber housing 1 plastic (not with dust-ex) 2 aluminium 3 stainless steel 4 filter element for pressure compensation or blind stopper with version ip 66/ ip 68, 1 bar 4 1 2 3 fig. 9: electronics and connection co...

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    Take note of the operating instructions manual of the signal conditioning instrument. Suitable signal conditioning instruments are listed in chapter "technical data". 1 fig. 10: wiring plan 1 power supply 5 .4 wiring plan - version ip 66/ip 68, 1 bar + - 1 2 fig. 11: wire assignment, connection cabl...

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    10 i/ma 20,5 1,5 3 4,5 t/s 1 fig. 12: warm-up reaction 1 measured value 20 vegacap 62 • - two-wire 5 connect to power supply 30007 -en -090604.

  • Page 21: Set Up

    6 set up 6 .1 general information the figures in brackets refer to the following illustrations. On the electronics module you will find the following indicating and adjustment elements: l dil switch for measuring range selection l control lamp note: as a rule, always set the mode with the mode switch ...

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    To adjust vegacap 62, first of all remove the housing cover. With the potentiometer on the signal conditioning instrument and the measuring range selection switch (1) on vegacap 62 you can change the sensitivity of the probe to the electrical properties of the product and the conditions in the vessel...

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    7 maintenance and fault rectification 7 .1 maintenance when used in the correct way, no special maintenance is required in normal operation. 7 .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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    L shortcircuit 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. 14: check the resistance in the probe 1 shielding 2 probe 3 ground potential à there s...

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    7 .3 exchange of the electronics module in general, all electronics modules of series cp60 can be inter- changed. If you want to use an electronics module with a different signal output, you can download the corresponding operating instructions manual from our homepage under downloads. Proceed as fol...

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    11 insert the wire ends into the open terminals according to the wiring plan 12 press down the opening levers of the terminals, you will hear the terminal spring closing 13 check the hold of the wires in the terminals by lightly pulling on them 14 check cable gland on tightness. The seal ring must c...

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    2 mount the probe into the vessel. Make sure that the probe is uncovered. 2 1 fig. 17: compensation key 1 measuring range selection switch (compensation key) 2 control lamp 3 push the measuring range selection switch (1) as long as the control lamp (2) flashes green. 4 hence the probe is compensated ...

  • Page 28: Dismounting

    8 dismounting 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 reve...

  • Page 29: Supplement

    9 supplement 9 .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/0.472...

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    Switching delay - when immersed 0.7 s - when laid bare 0.7 s - in case of failure 1 s ambient conditions ambient temperature on the housing -40 … +80 °c (-40 … +176 °f) storage and transport temperature -40 … +80 °c (-40 … +176 °f) process conditions process pressure -1 … 64 bar/-100 … 6400 kpa (-14...

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    L 1 x closing cap ½ npt, 1 x blind plug ½ npt or: l 1 x plug (depending on the version), 1 x blind stopper m20 x 1.5 spring-loaded terminals for wire cross-section up to 1.5 mm² (awg 16) electromechanical data - version ip 66/ip 68 (1 bar) cable entry - single chamber housing l 1 x ip 68 cable gland...

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    - aluminium and stainless housing (op- tionally available) ip 66/ip 68 (1 bar) overvoltage category iii protection class ii functional safety (sil) functional safety is already activated on instruments with sil qualification ex factory. On instruments without sil qualification ex factory, the function...

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    9 .2 dimensions housing in protection ip 66/ip 67 and ip 66/ip 68; 0.2 bar ~ 69 mm (2 23 / 32 ") ø 77 mm (3 1 / 32 ") 1 1 2 mm (4 1 3 / 3 2 ") m20x1,5/ ½ npt ~ 69 mm (2 23 / 32 ") ø 77 mm (3 1 / 32 ") 1 1 7 mm (4 3 9 / 6 4 ") m20x1,5/ ½ npt ~ 116 mm (4 9 / 16 ") ø 84 mm (3 5 / 16 ") 1 1 6 mm (4 9 / ...

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    ø16mm ( 5 / 8 ") 100mm (3 15 / 16 ") 12mm ( 15 / 32 ") l g 3 / 4 a, g 1 a, g 1 1 / 2 a 56 mm (2 13 / 64 ") 22 mm (55 / 64 ") fig. 21: vegacap 62 - threaded version g1 a (iso 228 t1) l sensor length, see chapter "technical data" 34 vegacap 62 • - two-wire 9 supplement 30007 -en -090604.

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    1 0 2 mm (4 .0 2 ") ø 40 mm (1.58") fig. 22: temperature adapter ø 16 mm (0.63") l 7 mm (0 .2 8 ") fig. 23: vegacap 62 - screening tube - fro example against strong condensation vegacap 62 • - two-wire 35 9 supplement 30007 - en -090604.

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    ø 16 mm (0.63") l fig. 24: vegacap 62 - concentric tube - for exmaple with small dielectric figure or for linearization l = concentric tube length, see chapter "technical data" 36 vegacap 62 • - two-wire 9 supplement 30007 -en -090604.

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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...

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    38 vegacap 62 • - two-wire 9 supplement 30007 -en -090604.

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    Vegacap 62 • - two-wire 39 9 supplement 30007 - en -090604.

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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...