Vega VEGAFLEX 81 Operating Instructions Manual

Manual is about: TDR sensor for continuous level and interface measurement of liquids

Summary of VEGAFLEX 81

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    Operating instructions tdr sensor for continuous level and interface measurement of liquids vegaflex 86 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire coax probe with sil qualification document id: 44231.

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    2 contents vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 contents 1 about this document 1.1 function ........................................................................................................................... 4 1.2 target group ...................................................

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    3 contents vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 8.3 saving the parameter adjustment data ........................................................................... 59 9 set up with other systems 9.1 dd adjustment programs ...............................................................

  • Page 4: 1  About This Document

    4 1 about this document vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 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.Pleasere...

  • Page 5: 2  For Your Safety

    5 2 for your safety vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 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 d...

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    6 2 for your safety vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 electromagnetic compatibility instruments in four-wire or ex-d-ia version are designed for use in an industrial environment. Nevertheless, electromagnetic interference from electrical conductors and radiated emissions must be ...

  • Page 7: 3  Product Description

    7 3 product description vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 3 product description 3.1 configuration thetypelabelcontainsthemostimportantdataforidentificationand use of the instrument: 2 1 13 14 15 16 17 12 11 5 3 6 4 7 8 9 10 fig. 1: layout of the type label (example) 1 instrument ...

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    8 3 product description vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 • download the smartphone app "vegatools" from the "apple app store" or the "googleplaystore" • scan the data matrix code on the type label of the instrument or • enter the serial number manually in the app this operating ...

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    9 3 product description vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 d h 1 fig. 2: level measurement 1 sensorreferenceplane(sealsurfaceoftheprocessfitting) d distancetotheinterface(hartvalue1) h height - level probe end tracking to increase sensitivity, the probe is equipped with probe end ...

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    10 3 product description vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 ts d1 h1 h2 d2 1 l2 l1 l3 fig. 3: interface measurement 1 sensorreferenceplane(sealsurfaceoftheprocessfitting) d1 distancetotheinterface(hartvalue1) d2 distancetothelevel(hartvalue3) tsthicknessoftheuppermedium(d1-d2) h1 ...

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    11 3 product description vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 the instrument is always preset to the application "level measure- ment". For the interface measurement, you can select the requested output signal with the setup. 3.3 packaging, transport and storage your instrument was ...

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    12 3 product description vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 youcanfindfurtherinformationintheoperatinginstructions"interface adaptervegaconnect" (document-id 32628). The vegadis 81 is an external display and adjustment unit for vega plics ® sensors. For sensors with double chamber...

  • Page 13: 4  Mounting

    13 4 mounting vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 4 mounting 4.1 general instructions oninstrumentswithprocessfittingthread,thehexagonmustbetight- ened with a suitable screwdriver. Wrench size see chapter "dimen- sions". Warning: the housing must not be used to screw the instrument...

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    14 4 mounting vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 4.2 mounting instructions during operation, the probe must not touch any installations or the vessel wall. If necessary, fasten the probe end. In vessels with conical bottom it can be advantageous to mount the sensor in the center o...

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    15 4 mounting vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 fig.5:mountingofthesensorwithinflowingmedium the reference plane for the measuring range of the sensors is the sealingsurfaceofthethreadorflange. Keep in mind that a min. Distance must be maintained below the refer- ence plane and p...

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    16 4 mounting vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 1 2 fig. 6: mounting the instrument on insulated vessels. 1 temperatureinsulation 2 ambient temperature on the housing vapours, superimposed gases, high pressures and temperature dif- ferences can change the spreading speed of radar...

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    17 4 mounting vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 2 6 3 4 5 1 fig.7:measuringranges-vegaflex86withsteamcompensation 1 reference plane 2 probe length l 3 measuring range 4 upper dead zone with steam compensation = 450 mm (17.7 in) 5 lower dead band 6 reference measurement distance t...

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    18 5 connecting to power supply vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 5 connecting to power supply 5.1 preparing the connection always keep in mind the following safety instructions: • connect only in the complete absence of line voltage • if overvoltage surges are expected, overvolt...

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    19 5 connecting to power supply vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 in electroplating and ccp systems (cathodic corrosion protection) it mustbetakenintoaccountthatsignificantpotentialdifferencesexist. This can lead to unacceptably high shield currents if the cable shield is grounde...

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    20 5 connecting to power supply vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 fig.8:connectionsteps5and6-singlechamberhousing fig.9:connectionsteps5and6-doublechamberhousing 6. Insert the wire ends into the terminals according to the wiring plan information: solidcoresaswellasflexiblecoreswi...

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    21 5 connecting to power supply vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 9. Tighten the compression nut of the cable entry gland. The seal ring must completely encircle the cable 10. Reinsert the display and adjustment module, if one was installed 11. Screw the housing cover back on the...

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    22 5 connecting to power supply vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 5 1 2 + ( ) (-) 6 7 8 4...20ma display 2 3 4 1 fig.12:terminalcompartment,doublechamberhousing 1 voltage supply, signal output 2 for display and adjustment module or interface adapter 3 for external display and adj...

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    23 5 connecting to power supply vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 3 4 1 2 fig. 14: view to the plug connector m12 x 1 1 pin 1 2 pin 2 3 pin 3 4 pin 4 contact pin colour connection ca- ble in the sensor terminal, electronics module pin 1 brown 5 pin 2 white 6 pin 3 blue 7 pin 4 bl...

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    24 5 connecting to power supply vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 4...20ma 1 2 + ( ) (-) 2 1 fig.16:connectioncompartment,doublechamberhousingexdia 1 voltage supply, signal output 2 groundterminalforconnectionofthecablescreen 3 1 2 fig.17:viewtotheelectronicscompartmentwithdisada...

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    25 5 connecting to power supply vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 contact pin colour connection ca- ble in the sensor terminal, electronics module pin 2 white 6 pin 3 blue 7 pin 4 black 8 5.7 wiring plan - version ip 66/ip 68, 1 bar 1 2 fig. 19: wire assignment in permanently con...

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    26 5 connecting to power supply vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 1 usb status test sim-card 1 2 + ( ) (-) fig.21:radiomoduleplicsmobileintegratedintheconnectioncompart- ment 1 voltage supply youcanfinddetailedinformationonconnectioninthesupplementary instructions "plicsmobilegsm...

  • Page 27: 6  Functional Safety (Sil)

    27 6 functional safety (sil) vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 6 functional safety (sil) 6.1 objective in case of dangerous failures, processing facilities and machines can cause risks for persons, environment and property. The risk of such failures must be judged by the plant op...

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    28 6 functional safety (sil) vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 • 4 … 20 ma current output 6.4 safety concept of the parameterization the following tools are permitted for parameterization of the safety function: • the integrated display and adjustment unit for on-site adjustment ...

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    29 6 functional safety (sil) vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 all parameters changed by the operator are automatically stored temporarilysothattheycanbeverifiedinthenextstep. Aftersetup,themodifiedparametersmustbeverified(confirmthe correctnessoftheparameters).Todothis,youfirsth...

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    30 6 functional safety (sil) vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 setupisthenfinished. Function test required should a function test be necessary, the following message is displayed on the display and adjustment module. The adjustment software also signals that a function test is re...

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    31 6 functional safety (sil) vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 measure the current output and compare the value with the calcu- lated current value. You have to determine the permissible deviation of the values yourself. This deviation depends on the the accuracy requirements of ...

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    32 7 set up with the display and adjustment module vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 7 set up with the display and adjustment module 7.1 insert display and adjustment module the display and adjustment module can be inserted into the sensor andremovedagainatanytime.Youcanchooseany...

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    33 7 set up with the display and adjustment module vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 1 2 fig. 23: insertion of the display and adjustment module into the double chamber housing 1 in the electronics compartment 2 intheconnectioncompartment(withex-d-iaversionnotpossible) note: ifyo...

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    34 7 set up with the display and adjustment module vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 – confirmselectedmenu – edit parameter – save value • [->] key: – presentation, change measured value – select list entry – select editing position • [+] key: – change value of the parameter • [e...

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    35 7 set up with the display and adjustment module vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 setup: settings, e.G. Measurement loop name, medium, vessel, adjustment, signal output, device unit, false signal suppression, linearization curve display: settings, e.G., for language, measured ...

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    36 7 set up with the display and adjustment module vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 correctly. If necessary, other measures must be taken to maintain the safety function. Here you can assign a suitable measurement loop name. Push the "ok" key to start the processing. With the "+...

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    37 7 set up with the display and adjustment module vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 note: theselectionoftheapplicationhasaconsiderableinfluenceonall other menu items. Keep in mind that as you continue with the param- eter adjustment, individual menu items are only optionally ava...

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    38 7 set up with the display and adjustment module vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 you can enter the dielectric constant of the upper medium directly or have the value determined by the instrument. To do this you have to enter the measured or known distance to the interface. In...

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    39 7 set up with the display and adjustment module vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 this menu item is only available if you have selected interface meas- urement under the menu item "application". You can accept the adjustment of the level measurement also for the interface meas...

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    40 7 set up with the display and adjustment module vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 the default setting is a damping of 0 s. A linearization is necessary for all vessels in which the vessel volume does not increase linearly with the level - e.G. A horizontal cylindri- cal or sph...

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    41 7 set up with the display and adjustment module vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 + h d - h fig. 25: vessel height und socket correction value d vessel height +h positive socket correction value -h negative socket correction value since scaling is very extensive, scaling of th...

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    42 7 set up with the display and adjustment module vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 since scaling is very extensive, scaling of the level value was divided into two menu items. In menu item "level 2"youdefinethescalingformatonthedisplay and the scaling of the measured level valu...

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    43 7 set up with the display and adjustment module vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 in the menu item "currentoutputmode" you determine the output characteristics and reaction of the current output in case of failure. The default setting is output characteristics 4 … 20 ma, failu...

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    44 7 set up with the display and adjustment module vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 in the menu "hartvariables1"youcanhavethefirsthartvaluepv (primary value) and the second hart value sv (secondary value) of the sensor displayed. The values cannot be changed in the display and a...

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    45 7 set up with the display and adjustment module vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 note: check the distance to the product surface, because if an incorrect (too large) value is entered, the existing level will be saved as a false echo.Thefillinglevelwouldthennolongerbedetectabl...

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    46 7 set up with the display and adjustment module vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 in this case, you have to carry out a function test. Function test during a function test, you have to test the safety function of the instrument in the vessel with the original medium. Youcanfin...

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    47 7 set up with the display and adjustment module vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 as long as vegaflex 86 is powered, the display and adjustment module remains in the currently set adjustment menu. To interrupt the function test, you have to push the button "esc". If you carry ...

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    48 7 set up with the display and adjustment module vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 the optionally integrated background lighting can be adjusted via the adjustment menu. The function depends on the height of the supply voltage, see "technicaldata". Thelightingisswitchedoffindel...

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    49 7 set up with the display and adjustment module vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 the respective min. And max. Measured values are saved in the sensor. The values are displayed in the menu item "peak values ad- ditional". This menu item displays the peak values of the electron...

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    50 7 set up with the display and adjustment module vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 caution: during simulation, the simulated value is outputted as 4 … 20 ma cur- rent value and digital hart signal. Push the [esc] key to deactivate the simulation. Information: the simulation is ...

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    51 7 set up with the display and adjustment module vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 youcanfinddetailedinformationontheprooftestinthesafety manual (sil). Entering a 4-digit pin protects the sensor data against unauthorized accessandunintentionalmodification.Inthismenuitem,thepini...

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    52 7 set up with the display and adjustment module vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 setup menu item default value modifiedvalue lock adjustment locked measurement loop name sensor units distance unit: mm temperature unit: °c probe length length of the probe ex factory type of me...

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    53 7 set up with the display and adjustment module vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 menu item default value modifiedvalue scaling interface - 100 % correspond to 100 scaling interface - 0 % correspond to 0 current output, output variable first hart variable (pv) lin. Percent - l...

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    54 7 set up with the display and adjustment module vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 menu item default value modifiedvalue device memory - measured value memory - start with measured value not active device memory - measured value memory - stop with measured value not active devi...

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    55 7 set up with the display and adjustment module vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 in this menu item you gain access to the protected area where you can enter special parameters. In exceptional cases, individual parameterscanbemodifiedinordertoadaptthesensortospecial requiremen...

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    56 7 set up with the display and adjustment module vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 7.4 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 u...

  • Page 57: 8  Setup With Pactware

    57 8 setup with pactware vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 8 setup with pactware 8.1 connect the pc 3 1 2 fig.26:connectionofthepcdirectlytothesensorviatheinterfaceadapter 1 usbcabletothepc 2 interfaceadaptervegaconnect 3 sensor 1 5 2 4 3 open twist usb lock fig.27:connectingthep...

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    58 8 setup with pactware vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 such cases, the interface converter can be connected parallel to the 4 … 20 ma cable (dashed line in the previous illustration). 8.2 parameter adjustment with pactware for parameter adjustment of the sensor via a windows ...

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    59 8 setup with pactware vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 in the full version there is also an extended print function for complete project documentation as well as a save function for measured value and echo curves. In addition, there is a tank calculation program as well as a ...

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    60 9 set up with other systems vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 9 set up with other systems 9.1 dd adjustment programs device descriptions as enhanced device description (edd) are available for dd adjustment programs such as, for example, ams™ and pdm. Thefilescanbedownloadedatw...

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    61 10 diagnostics and service vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 10 diagnostics and service 10.1 maintenance if the device is used correctly, no maintenance is required in normal operation. When used in safety-instrumented systems (sis), the safety function must be carried out on ...

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    62 10 diagnostics and service vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 • switch-onandswitch-offtimes • status messages (according to ne 107) • error messages (according to ne 107) the data are read out via a pc with pactware/dtm or the control system with edd. The echo curves are stored...

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    63 10 diagnostics and service vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 failure: due to a malfunction in the instrument, a failure message is outputted. This status message is always active. It cannot be deactivated by the user. Function check: the instrument is in operation, the measure...

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    64 10 diagnostics and service vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 code text mes- sage cause rectification f080 general soft- ware error – general software error – disconnect operating volt- agebriefly f105 measured value is deter- mined – the instrument is still in the start phase,...

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    65 10 diagnostics and service vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 code text mes- sage cause rectification c700 simulation ac- tive – a simulation is active – finish simulation – wait for the automatic end after 60 mins. C701 parameter verification – parameterverificationwas interru...

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    66 10 diagnostics and service vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 code text mes- sage cause rectification m503 reliability too low – the echot/noise ratio is the small for a reliable meas- urement – check installation and process conditions – clean the antenna – change polarisation...

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    67 10 diagnostics and service vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 error cause rectification 4 … 20 ma signal missing – electrical con- nection faulty – check connection according to chapter "connectionsteps" and if necessary, correct according to chapter "wiring plan" – voltage sup...

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    68 10 diagnostics and service vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 measurement error with constant level fault description error pattern cause rectification 1. Measured value shows a too low or too high level level time 0 – min./max. Adjustment not correct – adapt min./max. Adjustme...

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    69 10 diagnostics and service vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 measurement error during emptying fault description error pattern cause rectification 7. Measured value re- mains unchanged in the close range during emptying level time 0 – false echo larger than the level echo – le...

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    70 10 diagnostics and service vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 if you have stored the data of the parameter adjustment during the firstsetupofthesensor,youcantransferthesetothereplacement electronics module. A new setup is no more necessary. After the new setup and the transfer ...

  • Page 71: 11  Dismounting

    71 11 dismounting vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 11 dismounting 11.1 dismounting steps warning: before dismounting, be aware of dangerous process conditions such as e.G. Pressure in the vessel or pipeline, high temperatures, cor- rosive or toxic products etc. Take note of chap...

  • Page 72: 12  Supplement

    72 12 supplement vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 12 supplement 12.1 technical data general data material 316l corresponds to 1.4404 or 1.4435 materials, wetted parts Ʋ processfitting-coaxversion 316l, alloy c22 (2.4602) and aluminium oxide-ceramic 99.7 % (al 2 o 3 ) or alloy c2...

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    73 12 supplement vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 weight Ʋ instrument weight (depending on processfitting) approx. 6 … 12 kg (13.23 … 26.46 lbs) Ʋ tube: ø 42.2 mm (1.661 in) approx. 3100 g/m (33.3 oz/ft) probe length l (from seal surface) Ʋ tube: ø 42.2 mm (1.661 in) up to 6 m (...

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    74 12 supplement vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 2 4 3 5 1 fig.39:measuringranges-vegaflex86 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 under accuracy - grey section) 5 lower dead...

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    75 12 supplement vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 load see load diagram under power supply damping (63 % of the input variable), adjustable 0 … 999 s hart output values according to hart 7 (default setting) 1) Ʋ first hart value (pv) linearised percentage value, level Ʋ second h...

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    76 12 supplement vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 Ʋ medium water/oil (dielectric constant ~2.0) 4) Ʋ installation probe end does not touch the vessel bottom sensor parameter adjustment no gating out of false signals carried out typical deviation - interface measure- ment ± 5 mm ...

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    77 12 supplement vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 l 0 -2mm (-0.079 ") 2mm (0.079 ") -10mm (-0.394 ") 10mm (0.394 ") 0,1 m (3.937 " ) 0,05 m (1.968 ") 0,1 m (3.937 ") 0,25 m (9.842 " ) 1 1 fig.42:deviationvegaflex86incoaxversioninoil-measurementlengthupto1.5m(4.92ft) 1 dead band ...

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    78 12 supplement vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 Ʋ vessel metallic, ø 1 m (3.281 ft), centric installation, process fittingflushwiththevesselceiling Ʋ medium water/oil (dielectric constant ~2.0) 7) Ʋ installation probe end does not touch the vessel bottom sensor parameter adjus...

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    79 12 supplement vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 l 0 -2mm (-0.079 ") 2mm (0.079 ") -10mm (-0.394 ") 10mm (0.394 ") 0,1 m (3.937 " ) 0,05 m (1.968 ") 0,1 m (3.937 ") 0,25 m (9.842 " ) 1 1 fig.46:deviationvegaflex86incoaxversioninoil-measurementlengthupto1.5m(4.92ft) 1 dead band ...

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    80 12 supplement vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 gas phase temperature pressure 10 bar (145 psig) 50 bar (725 psig) 100 bar (1450 psig) 200 bar (2900 psig) 400 bar (5800 psig) air 20 °c/68 °f 0.22 % 1.2 % 2.4 % 4.9 % 9.5 % 200 °c/392 °f 0.13 % 0.74 % 1.5 % 3.0 % 6.0 % 400 °c/75...

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    81 12 supplement vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 1 2 0°c (32°f) -40°c (-104°f) 65°c (149°f) 80°c (176°f) 280°c (536°f) 250°c (482°f) 190°c (374°f) 3 4 -196°c (-321°f) -80°c (-112°f) 55°c (131°f) fig.48:ambienttemperature-processtemperature(version-196…+280°c/-321…+536°f) 1 ambi...

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    82 12 supplement vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 2 1 -100°c (-148°f) -196°c (-321°f) 100 bar (1450 psig) 200 bar (2900 psig) 400 bar (5800 psig) 380 bar (5510 psig) 356 bar (5160 psig) 0°c (32°f) 200°c (392°f) 100°c (212°f) 280°c (536°f) fig.50:processpressure-processtemperatur...

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    83 12 supplement vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 shock resistance Ʋ instrument housing 100 g, 6 ms according to en 60068-2-27 (mechanical shock) Ʋ coax probe 25 g, 6 ms according to en 60068-2-27 (mechanical shock) with tube length 50 cm (19.69 in) electromechanical data - vers...

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    84 12 supplement vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 time zone ex factory cet rate deviation max. 10.5 min/year measurement electronics temerature resolution 1 °c (1.8 °f) accuracy ±1 °c (1.8 °f) permissible temperature range -40 … +85 °c (-40 … +185 °f) voltage supply operating vo...

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    85 12 supplement vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 housing material version ip-protection class nema protection stainless steel, investment casting single chamber ip 66/ip 68 (0.2 bar) ip 68 (1 bar) nema 6p nema 6p double chamber ip 66/ip 67 ip 66/ip 68 (0.2 bar) ip 68 (1 bar) ne...

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    86 12 supplement vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 aluminium housing 2 1 ø 86 mm (3.39") ~ 116 mm (4.57") 116 mm (4.57") m20x1,5 m20x1,5/ ½ npt ~ 87 mm (3.43") m16x1,5 ø 86 mm (3.39") 120 mm (4.72") m20x1,5/ ½ npt fig.53:housingversionsinprotectionip66/ip68(0.2bar)-withintegrated...

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    87 12 supplement vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 stainless steel housing ~ 69 mm (2.72") ø 79 mm (3.11") 117 mm (4.61") m20x1,5/ ½ npt ~ 59 mm (2.32") ø 80 mm (3.15") 112 mm (4.41") m20x1,5/ ½ npt ~ 87 mm (3.43") ø 86 mm (3.39") 120 mm (4.72") m20x1,5/ ½ npt m16x1,5 3 2 1 fig.5...

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    88 12 supplement vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 vegaflex 86, coax version g1½ / 1½ npt ø 42,2 mm (1.66") l 312 mm (12.28" ) 57 mm (2.24") 35 mm (1.38") sw 60 (2.36") 237 mm (9.33") l ø 42,2 mm (1.66") 1 2 3 fig.57:vegaflex86,threadedversion l sensorlength,seechapter"technicald...

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    89 12 supplement vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 12.3 industrial property rights vega product lines are global protected by industrial property rights. Further information see www.Vega.Com. Only in u.S.A.: further information see patent label at the sensor housing. Vega produkt...

  • Page 90: Index

    90 index vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 index a adjustment – max. Adjustment 38, 39 – min. Adjustment 38, 39 adjustment system 34 application 36, 37 application area 8 b backlight 48 block adjustment 35 c check output signal 66 connecting – electrically 19 – mechanically 13 – ...

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    91 index vegaflex 86 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 44231-en-140430 repair 70 replacement parts – display and adjustment module with heating 12 – electronics module 12 reset 51 s scaling measured value 41, 42 sensor characteristics 55 sensor status 48 service hotline 69 sil 27 simulation 49 special param...

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    Printing date: vega grieshaber kg am hohenstein 113 77761 schiltach germany 44231-en-140430 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...