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Vega VEGACAP 64 Operating Instructions Manual

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    Operating instructions capacitive rod electrode for level detection vegacap 64 transistor (npn/pnp) document id: 30014.

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    2 contents vegacap 64 • transistor (npn/pnp) 30014-en-170503 contents 1 about this document 1.1 function ........................................................................................................................... 4 1.2 target group .......................................................

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    3 contents vegacap 64 • transistor (npn/pnp) 30014-en-170503 supplementary documentation information: supplementary documents appropriate to the ordered version come withthedelivery.Youcanfindthemlistedinchapter"product descrip- tion". Instructions manuals for accessories and replacement parts tip: ...

  • Page 4: 1  About This Document

    4 1 about this document vegacap 64 • transistor (npn/pnp) 30014-en-170503 1 about this document 1.1 function this operating instructions manual provides all the information you need for mounting, connection and setup of the instrument. Further- morethereareimportantinstructionsformaintenance,faultre...

  • Page 5: 2  For Your Safety

    5 2 for your safety vegacap 64 • transistor (npn/pnp) 30014-en-170503 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 devic...

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    6 2 for your safety vegacap 64 • transistor (npn/pnp) 30014-en-170503 reasons,onlytheaccessoryspecifiedbythemanufacturermustbe used. To avoid any danger, the safety approval markings and safety tips on the device must also be observed and their meaning looked up in this operating instructions manual...

  • Page 7: 3  Product Description

    7 3 product description vegacap 64 • transistor (npn/pnp) 30014-en-170503 3 product description 3.1 configuration the scope of delivery encompasses: • vegacap 64 point level switch • documentation – this operating instructions manual – safetymanual"functional safety (sil)"(optional) – supplementaryi...

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    8 3 product description vegacap 64 • transistor (npn/pnp) 30014-en-170503 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, electronics 6 pr...

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    9 3 product description vegacap 64 • transistor (npn/pnp) 30014-en-170503 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 capacitor plates...

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    10 3 product description vegacap 64 • transistor (npn/pnp) 30014-en-170503 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 instructions can cau...

  • Page 11: 4 Mounting

    11 4 mounting vegacap 64 • transistor (npn/pnp) 30014-en-170503 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,aresuitablefortheexistingprocessconditions,such as ...

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    12 4 mounting vegacap 64 • transistor (npn/pnp) 30014-en-170503 fig. 4: measures against moisture ingress donotholdvegacap64ontheprobe.Especiallywithheavyflange versions or long rod versions, the sensor can be damaged simply by the weight of the instrument. Theprocessfittingmustbesealedifthereisgaug...

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    13 4 mounting vegacap 64 • transistor (npn/pnp) 30014-en-170503 4.2 mounting instructions duetotheeffectsofagitators,equipmentvibrationorsimilar,thelevel switch can be subjected to strong lateral forces. For this reason, do not use an overly long electrode for vegacap 64, but check if you canmountas...

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    14 4 mounting vegacap 64 • transistor (npn/pnp) 30014-en-170503 20° fig. 6: horizontal mounting tocompensatethematerial-specificpreloadlossduetosealingma- terials,youhavetoadditionallyusediscspringsforfasteningflange screwsonptfecoatedflanges.Tightenthescrewsmoderatelywith the torque stated in the t...

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    15 5 connecting to power supply vegacap 64 • transistor (npn/pnp) 30014-en-170503 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 must only be c...

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    16 5 connecting to power supply vegacap 64 • transistor (npn/pnp) 30014-en-170503 8. Check the hold of the wires in the terminals by lightly pulling on them 9. Tighten the compression nut of the cable entry gland. The seal ring must completely encircle the cable 10. If necessary, carry out a fresh a...

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    17 5 connecting to power supply vegacap 64 • transistor (npn/pnp) 30014-en-170503 4 5 6 3 2 1 fig. 9: 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 connection termina...

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    18 5 connecting to power supply vegacap 64 • transistor (npn/pnp) 30014-en-170503 1 fig. 10: wiring plan 1 voltage supply + - + - 1 2 3 4 fig. 11: npn action + - + - 1 2 3 4 fig. 12: pnp action.

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    19 5 connecting to power supply vegacap 64 • transistor (npn/pnp) 30014-en-170503 5.4 wiring plan - version ip 66/ip 68, 1 bar 1 2 3 4 5 fig. 13: wire assignment connection cable. The numbers of the wires corre- spond to the terminals of the instrument. 1 brown (+) voltage supply 2 white 3 yellow 4 ...

  • Page 20: 6 Setup

    20 6 setup vegacap 64 • transistor (npn/pnp) 30014-en-170503 6 setup 6.1 general information thefiguresinbracketsrefertothefollowingillustrations. Ontheelectronicsmoduleyouwillfindthefollowingdisplayand adjustment elements: • potentiometer for switching point adaptation • dil switch for measuring ra...

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    21 6 setup vegacap 64 • transistor (npn/pnp) 30014-en-170503 toadjustvegacap64,firstofallremovethehousingcover. You can adapt the switching point to the solid with the potentiometer. With the potentiometer (1) and the measuring range selection switch (2) you can change the sensitivity of the probe t...

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    22 6 setup vegacap 64 • transistor (npn/pnp) 30014-en-170503 lection switch (2) to the next higher range and repeat the setting. Also note the values for the next ranges. 7. Reset meas. Range selection switch (2) to the next lower range in which the control lamp lights green [lights red]. 8. Fill th...

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    23 6 setup vegacap 64 • transistor (npn/pnp) 30014-en-170503 5. Turn the potentiometer (1) very slowly clockwise until the control lamp (6) lights red. If the control lamp does not light red, set the meas. Range selection switch (2) to the next higher stage and repeat the setting with the potentiome...

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    24 7maintenanceandfaultrectification vegacap 64 • transistor (npn/pnp) 30014-en-170503 7 maintenanceandfaultrectification 7.1 maintenance if the device is used properly, no special maintenance is required in normal operation. 7.2 rectify faults the operator of the system is responsible for taking su...

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    25 7maintenanceandfaultrectification vegacap 64 • transistor (npn/pnp) 30014-en-170503 1 2 3 fig. 25: 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"mayhavetobecarried...

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    26 7maintenanceandfaultrectification vegacap 64 • transistor (npn/pnp) 30014-en-170503 2 1 fig. 26: 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 electronics module...

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    27 7maintenanceandfaultrectification vegacap 64 • transistor (npn/pnp) 30014-en-170503 2 1 fig. 27: compensation key 1 measuring range selection switch (compensation key) 2 control lamp 16. Keep the measuring range selection switch (1) pushed until the controllamp(2)flashesgreen. 17. Carryouttheadju...

  • Page 28: 8 Dismount

    28 8 dismount vegacap 64 • transistor (npn/pnp) 30014-en-170503 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"connecting t...

  • Page 29: 9 Supplement

    29 9 supplement vegacap 64 • transistor (npn/pnp) 30014-en-170503 9 supplement 9.1 technical data general data material 316l corresponds to 1.4404 or 1.4435 materials, wetted parts Ʋ processfitting-thread 316l, st c22.8 (1.0460), alloy c22 (2.4602) Ʋ processfitting-flange 316l, ptfe plated Ʋ process...

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    30 9 supplement vegacap 64 • transistor (npn/pnp) 30014-en-170503 measuring frequency 430khz output variable output floating transistor output, permanently shortcircuit-proof load current switching voltage blocking current modes (switchable) min./max. Switching delay Ʋ when immersed 0.7 s Ʋ when lai...

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    31 9 supplement vegacap 64 • transistor (npn/pnp) 30014-en-170503 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. 28: ambient temperature - process temperature 1 process temperature 2 ambient temperature 3 temperature...

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    32 9 supplement vegacap 64 • transistor (npn/pnp) 30014-en-170503 Ʋ colour - ex-version blue adjustment elements mode switch Ʋ min. Min. Detection or dry run protection Ʋ max. Max.Detectionoroverflowprotection dil switch for measuring range selection Ʋ range 1 0 … 20 pf Ʋ range 2 0 … 85 pf Ʋ range 3...

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    33 9 supplement vegacap 64 • transistor (npn/pnp) 30014-en-170503 9.2 dimensions housing in protection ip 66/ip 67 and ip 66/ip 68; 0.2 bar 3 2 1 4 ~ 69 mm (2.72") ø 79 mm (3.11") 11 7 mm (4.61") m20x1,5/ ½ npt ~ 59 mm (2.32") ø 80 mm (3.15") 11 2 mm (4.41") m20x1,5/ ½ npt ~ 69 mm (2.72") ø 79 mm (3...

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    34 9 supplement vegacap 64 • transistor (npn/pnp) 30014-en-170503 ø16mm ( 5 / 8 ") l g 3 / 4 a, g 1 a, g 1 1 / 2 a 56 mm (2 13 / 64 ") 22mm ( 55 / 64 ") l1 fig. 31: vegacap 64, threaded version g1 (iso 228 t1) l sensor length, see chapter "technical data" l1 active length.

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    35 9 supplement vegacap 64 • transistor (npn/pnp) 30014-en-170503 108 mm (4.25" ) ø 40 mm (1.58") fig. 32: temperature adapter.

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    36 9 supplement vegacap 64 • transistor (npn/pnp) 30014-en-170503 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 informatio...

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    37 notes vegacap 64 • transistor (npn/pnp) 30014-en-170503.

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    38 notes vegacap 64 • transistor (npn/pnp) 30014-en-170503.

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    39 notes vegacap 64 • transistor (npn/pnp) 30014-en-170503.

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    Printing date: vega grieshaber kg am hohenstein 113 77761 schiltach germany 30014-en-170503 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...