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Vega VEGAFLEX 65 Operating Instructions Manual
Summary of VEGAFLEX 65
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Operating instructions vegaflex 65 foundation fieldbus document id: 31848 guided microwave.
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 8.2 remove interferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 8.3 exchanging the electronics module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 8.4 software update . . . . . . . . . ....
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 structure the scope of delivery encompasses: l level sensor vegaflex 65 l documentation - this operating instructions manual - operating instructions manual 27835 "indicating and adjust- ment module plicscom" (optional) - supplementary instructions manual "plug connector f...
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L article numbers, documentation with 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 the inside of the instrument. 3 .2 principle of operatio...
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3 .4 packaging, transport and storage your instrument was protected by packaging during transport. Its capacity to handle normal loads during transport is assured by a test according to din en 24180. The packaging of standard instruments consists of environment- friendly, recyclable cardboard. For s...
Page 10: 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. 2: measures against moisture penetration the reference plane for the measuring range of the sensors is the seal surface of the thread. Keep in mind that a min. Distance must be maintained below the reference plane and possibly also at the end of the probe - measurement in these areas is not pos...
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In vessels with conical bottom it can be advantageous to mount the sensor in the center of the vessel, as measurement is then possible down to the lowest point of the vessel bottom. Fig. 3: vessel with conical bottom make sure that the probe is not subjected to strong lateral forces. Mount vegaflex ...
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More than 1 m (3.281 in) length, you must secure the probe by fastening a suitable isolated brace or guy directly above the end of the rod. Vegaflex 65 • foundation fieldbus 13 4 mounting 31848 - en -120329.
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5 connecting to power supply 5 .1 preparing 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 foundation fieldbus specification tip: ...
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In systems without potential equalisation, connect the cable screen directly to ground potential at the power supply unit and at the sensor. In the connection box or t-distributor, the screen of the short stub to the sensor must not be connected to ground potential or to another cable screen. The ca...
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7 insert the wire ends into the open terminals according to the wiring plan fig. 5: 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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I²c 3 4 5 1 2 display typ: 1 2 5 6 7 8 bus s im. Fig. 6: 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...
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I²c 2 3 1 display typ: 1 2 5 6 7 8 bus si m. Fig. 8: electronics compartment, double chamber housing 1 simulation switch ("on" = mode for simulation release) 2 connection for vegaconnect (i²c interface) 3 internal connection cable to the connection compartment 1 2 3 d isp la y 1 2 i2c fig. 9: connec...
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I2c 1 1 2 fig. 10: wiring plan, double chamber housing 1 voltage supply, signal output 5 .5 wiring plan - version ip 66/ip 68, 1 bar 1 2 fig. 11: wire assignment connection cable 1 brown (+) and blue (-) to power supply or to the processing system 2 shielding wiring plan wire assignment con- nection...
Page 20: 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. 12: 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. Vegaflex 65 • foundation fieldbus 21 6 set up with the indicating and...
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6 .3 adjustment system 2 3 1 1.1 fig. 13: 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 - select list entry - sele...
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6 .4 setup steps after vegaflex 65 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 sens...
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1 move from the measured value display to the main menu by pushing [ok]. ▶ basic adjustment display diagnostics service info 2 select the menu item "basic adjustment" with [->] and confirm with [ok] . Now the menu item "min. Adjustment" is displayed. Min. Adjustment 0 .00 % = 10 .000 m(d) 8.000 m(d) ...
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Application liquid standard (dk ≥ 2) measured products have different reflective properties depending on their respective permittivity (dielectric constant). That's why there is an additional selection option. Under "sensitivity" you can select "standard (dk ≥ 2)" or "increased sensitivity (dk ". Thro...
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This function enables reading out parameter adjustment data as well as writing parameter adjustment data into the sensor via the indicating and adjustment module. A description of the function is available in the operating instructions manual "indicating and adjustment module". The following data ar...
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Function reset value language no reset factory setting like basic adjustment, but in addition, special parameters are reset to default values. 3) peak value the min. And max. Distance values are reset to the actual value. Additional adjustment and diagnosis options such as e.G. Scaling, simulation o...
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6 .5 menu schematic basic adjustment 1 ▶ basic adjustment display diagnostics service info 1.1 min. Adjustment 000 .0 % = 10 .000 m(d) 1.245 m(d) 1.2 max. Adjustment 100 .0 % = 0 .000 m(d) 6.789 m(d) 1.3 damping 1 s 1.4 linearisation curve linear display 2 basic adjustment ▶ display diagnostics serv...
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Service 4 basic adjustment display diagnostics ▶ service info 4.2 application liquid standard (dk ≥ 2) 4.3 false signal suppression change now? 4.4 simulation start simulation? 4.5 reset select reset? 4.6 unit of measurement m(d) 4.7 language german 4.8 copy sensor data copy sensor data? 4.9 pin ena...
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6 .6 saving the parameter adjustment data we recommended noting the adjusted data, e.G. In this operating instructions manual, and archiving them afterwards. They are thus available for multiple use or service purposes. If vegaflex 65 is equipped with an indicating and adjustment module, the most im...
Page 31: Programs
7 set up with pactware and other adjustment programs 7 .1 connect the pc 3 1 2 fig. 14: 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. 15: connection via vegaconnect externally 1 i²c bus (com.) interface on th...
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Necessary components: l vegaflex 65 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 ...
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8 maintenance and fault rectification 8 .1 maintenance if the instrument is used properly, no special maintenance is required in normal operation. 8 .2 remove interferences the operator of the system is responsible for taking suitable measures to rectify faults. Vegaflex 65 offers maximum reliability....
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Error cause rectification instrument does not appear during connection setup profibus dp cab- le pole-reversed check cable and correct, if necessary incorrect termina- tion check termination at the beginning and end points of the bus and termin- ate, if necessary, according to the specification instrum...
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8 .3 exchanging the electronics module if the electronics module is defective, it can be replaced by the user. In ex applications only one instrument and one electronics module with respective ex approval may be used. If there is no electronics module available on site, one can be ordered from the v...
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At "www.Vega.Com/downloads" go to "software". Select under "plics sensors and instruments", "firmware updates" the respective instru- ment series and software version. Load the zip file via the right mouse key with "save target as" e.G. On the desktop of your pc. Move with the right mouse key to the ...
Page 37: 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 38: Supplement
10 supplement 10 .1 technical data general data material 316l corresponds to 1.4404 or 1.4435 materials, wetted parts - process fitting 316l and tfm pctfe +25 %gf, hastelloy c22 (2.4602) and tfm pctfe +25 %gf - process seal on the instrument side (tube leadthrough) fkm (shs fpm 70c3 glt), ffkm (kalre...
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Input variable measured variable level of liquids min. Dielectric figure of the medium ε r > 1 .4 2 4 5 3 1 2 4 5 3 1 fig. 16: measuring ranges of vegaflex 65 1 reference plane 2 probe length l 3 measuring range (default setting refers to the measuring range in water) 4 upper dead band (see diagrams ...
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Transmission rate 31.25 kbit/s current value 10 ma, ±0.5 ma resolution, digital > 1 mm (0.039 in) accuracy (according to din en 60770-1) process reference conditions according to din en 61298-1 - temperature +18 … +30 °c (+64 … +86 °f) - relative humidity 45 … 75 % - air pressure +860 … +1060 mbar/+...
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L 0 -2 mm (-0.079 ") 2 mm (0.079 ") 10 mm (0.394 ") 5 mm (0.197 ") -5 mm (-0.197 ") 0,15 m (5.906 " ) 0,1 m (3.937 " ) 0,15 m (5.906 ") 0,1 m (3.937 ") 1 1 fig. 18: deviation vegaflex 65 in coax version in oil 1 dead zone - no measurement possible in this area l probe length influence of the ambient ...
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0 °c (32 °f) 40 °c (104 °f) 20 °c (58 °f) 60 °c (140 °f) 80 °c (176 °f) 50 °c (122 °f) -40 °c (-40 °f) 100 °c (212 °f) 150 °c (302 °f) 1 2 fig. 19: ambient temperature - process temperature 1 ambient temperature 2 process temperature (depending on the seal material) electromechanical data - version ...
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Spring-loaded terminals for wire cross-sec- tion .5 mm² (awg 14) electromechanical data - version ip 66/ip 68 (1 bar) cable entry - single chamber housing 1 x ip 68 cable gland m20 x 1.5; 1 x blind stopper m 20 x 1.5 - double chamber housing 1 x ip 68 cable gland m20 x 1.5; 1 x blind stopper m 20 x ...
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Power supply by/max. Number of sensors - h 1 power supply max. 32 (max. 10 with ex) electrical protective measures protection, depending on housing version - plastic housing ip 66/ip 67 - aluminium housing, stainless steel housing - investment casting, stainless steel housing - electro-polished ip 6...
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10 .2 foundation fieldbus block diagram, measured value processing the following illustration shows the transducer block (tb) and function block (fb) in simplified form. T i simulate alarms out pv field-value mode & status pvf-time low-cutoff l-type out-scale pv-scale direct indirect indirect sqrt m(...
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Diagram, adjustment the following illustration shows the function of the adjustment. Secondary_value_1 calibration lowest point calibration highest point sensor_value cal_level_lo cal_level_hi calibration lowest point calibration highest point sensor reference plane cal_level_lo [%] cal_level_hi [%]...
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L secondary_value_2 - this is the distance value (sensor_value) with the status of the transducer block - it is the input for the aifb when channel = 3 is selected - the unit is defined in "secondary_value_2" l secondary_value_2_unit - selected unit code for "secondary_value_2" l sensor_value - this ...
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- min./max. Adjustment: this is the value of level at "calibration lowest point". The unit is defined in "level_unit" - when writing "cal_level_lo" and "cal_type" = 1, the "calibration lowest point" is automatically set to "sensor_value" l cal_type - min./max. Adjustment: this parameter defines the ty...
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10 .3 dimensions the following dimensional drawings represent only an extract of the possible versions. Detailed dimensional drawings can be downloaded on www.Vega.Com under "d ownloads" and "drawings". Plastic housing ~ 69 mm (2.72") ø 79 mm (3.03") 1 1 2 mm (4 .4 1 ") m20x1,5/ ½ npt ~ 84 mm (3.31"...
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Aluminium housing in protection rating ip 66/ip 68, 1 bar 1 2 0 mm (4 .7 2 ") ~ 105 mm (4.13") 1 16 m m (4.57 ") ~ 150 mm (5.91") ø 84 mm (3.31") ø 84 mm (3.31") m20x1,5/ ½ npt m16x1,5 2 m20x1,5 m20x1,5 1 1 single chamber version 2 double chamber version stainless steel housing ~ 69 mm (2.72") ø 79 ...
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Vegaflex 65 , threaded version l 36 (g¾, ¾ npt) 41 (g1, 1 npt) 46 (g1½, 1½ npt) g¾, ¾ npt, g1, 1 npt, g1½, 1½ npt 46 mm (1 13 / 16 ") 27mm (1 1 / 16 ") ø 21,3mm ( 27 / 32 ") fig. 26: vegaflex 65, threaded version l sensor length, see chapter "technical data" vegaflex 65 • foundation fieldbus 51 10 s...
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Vegaflex 65 , flange version l b l b d d d d k k 6 8 mm (2 .6 8 ") 4 6 mm (1 .8 1 ") d b k d dn 25 pn 40 115 18 85 4x ø 14 dn 40 pn 40 150 18 110 4x ø 18 1" 150 lb 108 14,2 78,2 4x ø 15,7 1" 300 lb 124 17,5 88,9 4x ø 19,1 d b k d dn 50 pn 40 165 20 125 4x ø 18 dn 80 pn 40 200 24 160 8x ø 18 dn 100 pn...
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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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54 vegaflex 65 • foundation fieldbus 10 supplement 31848 -en -120329.
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Vegaflex 65 • foundation fieldbus 55 10 supplement 31848 - en -120329.
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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...