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Vega vegaflex 83 Operating Instructions Manual

Manual is about: TDR sensor for continuous level and interface measurement of liquids. Four-wire Modbus Converter version in second chamber Polished rod probe

Summary of vegaflex 83

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    Operating instructions tdr sensor for continuous level and interface measurement of liquids vegaflex 83 foundation fieldbus polished rod probe document id: 44224.

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    2 contents vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 contents 1 about this document 1.1 function ........................................................................................................................... 4 1.2 target group .......................................................

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    3 contents vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 9.2 diagnosis memory ......................................................................................................... 53 9.3 status messages ............................................................................................

  • Page 4: 1  About This Document

    4 1 about this document vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 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.Pleasereadth...

  • Page 5: 2  For Your Safety

    5 2 for your safety vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 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 vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 youcanfindthececertificateofconformityinthedownloadsection of our homepage. Electromagnetic compatibility instruments in four-wire or ex-d-ia version are designed for use in an industrial environment. Nevertheless, electromagnetic...

  • Page 7: 3  Product Description

    7 3 product description vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 3 product description 3.1 configuration thetypelabelcontainsthemostimportantdataforidentificationand use of the instrument: 2 1 13 14 15 16 12 11 5 3 6 4 7 8 9 10 fig. 1: layout of the type label (example) 1 instrument type 2 ...

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    8 3 product description vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 • scan the data matrix code on the type label of the instrument or • enter the serial number manually in the app this operating instructions manual applies to the following instrument versions: • hardware from 1.0.0 • software...

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    9 3 product description vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 d h 1 fig. 2: level measurement 1 sensorreferenceplane(sealsurfaceoftheprocessfitting) d distance to the level h height - level probe end tracking to increase sensitivity, the probe is equipped with probe end tracking. In prod...

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    10 3 product description vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 ts d1 h1 h2 d2 1 l2 l1 l3 fig. 3: interface measurement 1 sensorreferenceplane(sealsurfaceoftheprocessfitting) d1 distance to the interface d2 distance to the level tsthicknessoftheuppermedium(d1-d2) h1 height - interface h2 ...

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    11 3 product description vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 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 prot...

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    12 3 product description vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 the vegadis 81 is an external display and adjustment unit for vega plics ® sensors. For sensors with double chamber housing the interface adapter "disadapt" is also required for vegadis 81. Youcanfindfurtherinformationintheop...

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    13 3 product description vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 youcanfindadditionalinformationintheoperatinginstructions manual "externalhousing" (document-id 46802). If you mount the vegaflex 83 in a bypass tube or standpipe, you have to avoid contact to the bypass tube by using a space...

  • Page 14: 4 Mounting

    14 4 mounting vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 4 mounting 4.1 general instructions protect your instrument against moisture ingress through the following measures: • use the recommended cable (see chapter "connectingtopower supply") • tighten the cable gland • whenmountinghorizontal...

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    15 4 mounting vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 vessels, the distance to the vessel wall should be at least 500 mm (19.7 in). 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 ...

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    16 4 mounting vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 1 2 fig. 5: installation in non-metallic vessel 1 flange 2 metal sheet ifpossible,avoidsockets.Mountthesensorflushwiththevesseltop. If this is not possible, use short sockets with small diameter. Higher sockets or sockets with a bigger ...

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    17 4 mounting vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 1 2 fig.7:socketmustbeinstalledflush 1 unfavourable installation 2 socketflush-optimuminstallation before beginning the welding work, remove the electronics module from the sensor. By doing this, you avoid damage to the electronics thro...

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    18 4 mounting vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 products.Theseblockingdistancesfordifferentmediumsarelisted in chapter "technicaldata". Keep in mind for the adjustment that the default setting for the measuring range refers to water. Theprocessfittingmustbesealedifthereisgaugeorlowpr...

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    19 4 mounting vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 incaseofdifficultinstallationconditions,forexampleinasocket,the probe can be suitably adapted with a rod extension. To compensate for the resulting changes in signal runtime, let the instrument determine the probe length automatically. ...

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    20 4 mounting vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 112 mm (4.84") din dn25 dn32 dn40 / 1" 1 1/2" l ø 54 mm (2.13") ø w 183 mm (7.20") 65,3 mm (2.57") ø w ø 50,5 din dn50 / 2" ø 64 ø 91 din dn65 / 3" 2 1 3 fig. 10: autoclaved version 1 groovenut 2 processfitting 3 coverwithgroovenut.

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    21 5 connecting to power supply vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 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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    22 5 connecting to power supply vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 directly to the internal ground terminal. The ground terminal outside on the housing must be connected to the potential equalisation (low impedance). 5.2 connecting the voltage supply and signal output are connected vi...

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    23 5 connecting to power supply vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 fig.12:connectionsteps5and6-doublechamberhousing 6. Insert the wire ends into the terminals according to the wiring plan information: solidcoresaswellasflexiblecoreswithwireendsleevesareinsert- eddirectlyintothetermina...

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    24 5 connecting to power supply vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 1 2 ( ) (-) 1 5 0 1 0 1 + 6 7 8 bus 2 3 4 5 fig.13:electronicsandterminalcompartment,singlechamberhousing 1 voltage supply, signal output 2 contactpinsforthedisplayandadjustmentmoduleorinterfaceadapter 3 simulation swi...

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    25 5 connecting to power supply vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 bus 5 1 2 + ( ) (-) 6 7 8 2 3 4 1 fig.15:terminalcompartment,doublechamberhousing 1 voltage supply, signal output 2 for display and adjustment module or interface adapter 3 for external display and adjustment unit 4 gr...

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    26 5 connecting to power supply vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 5.5 double chamber housing with disadapt 3 1 2 fig.17:viewtotheelectronicscompartmentwithdisadaptforconnectionof the external display and adjustment unit 1 disadapt 2 internal plug connection 3 plug connector m12 x 1 3...

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    27 5 connecting to power supply vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 5.6 wiring plan - version ip 66/ip 68, 1 bar 1 2 fig. 19: wire assignment in permanently connected connection cable 1 brown (+) and blue (-) to power supply or to the processing system 2 shielding 5.7 supplementary ele...

  • Page 28: Module

    28 6 set up with the display and adjustment module vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 6 set up with the display and adjustment module 6.1 insert display and adjustment module the display and adjustment module can be inserted into the sensor andremovedagainatanytime.Youcanchooseanyoneo...

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    29 6 set up with the display and adjustment module vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 1 2 fig. 22: installing the display and adjustment module in the double chamber housing 1 in the electronics compartment 2 in the terminal compartment note: ifyouintendtoretrofittheinstrumentwithadis...

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    30 6 set up with the display and adjustment module vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 – move to the menu overview – confirmselectedmenu – edit parameter – save value • [->] key: – change measured value presentation – select list entry – select editing position • [+] key: – change valu...

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    31 6 set up with the display and adjustment module vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 6.3 parameter adjustment - quick setup to quickly and easily adapt the sensor to the application, select the menu item "quick setup" in the start graphic on the display and adjustment module. The fol...

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    32 6 set up with the display and adjustment module vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 info: instrument name, hardware and software version, date of manu- facture, device id, instrument features note: for optimum adjustment of the measuring point, the individual sub- menu items in the ...

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    33 6 set up with the display and adjustment module vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 note: theselectionoftheapplicationhasaconsiderableinfluenceonall other menu items. Keep in mind that as you continue with the param- eter adjustment, individual menu items are only optionally availab...

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    34 6 set up with the display and adjustment module vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 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 thi...

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    35 6 set up with the display and adjustment module vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 this menu item is only available if you have selected interface meas- urement under the menu item "application". You can accept the settings of the level measurement also for the interface measuremen...

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    36 6 set up with the display and adjustment module vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 be done with the lowest possible level so that all potential interfering reflectionscanbedetected. Proceed as follows: enter the actual distance from the sensor to the product surface. All interferin...

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    37 6 set up with the display and adjustment module vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 required.Correspondinglinearizationcurvesarepreprogrammed for these vessels. They represent the correlation between the level percentage and vessel volume. Thelinearizationappliestothemeasuredvaluein...

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    38 6 set up with the display and adjustment module vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 + h d - h fig. 24: vessel height and socket correction value d vessel height +h positive socket correction value -h negative socket correction value in the menu item "lock/unlockadjustment", you can ...

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    39 6 set up with the display and adjustment module vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 caution: with active pin, adjustment via pactware/dtm as well as other systems is also blocked. You can change the pin number under "additional settings - pin". In the main menu point "display", the ...

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    40 6 set up with the display and adjustment module vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 in delivery status, the lighting is switched on. In this menu item, the device status is displayed. The respective min. And max. Measured value is saved in the sen- sor. The two values are displayed ...

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    41 6 set up with the display and adjustment module vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 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 electronics ...

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    42 6 set up with the display and adjustment module vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 select the requested simulation variable and set the requested value. Caution: during simulation, the simulated value is outputted as 4 … 20 ma cur- rent value and digital hart signal. Push the [esc]...

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    43 6 set up with the display and adjustment module vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 with a reset, certain parameter adjustments carried out by the user are reset. The following reset functions are available: delivery status: restoring the parameter settings at the time of ship- ment...

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    44 6 set up with the display and adjustment module vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 menu item default value modifiedvalue max. Adjustment - interface 100 % max. Adjustment - interface distance: 0.000 m(d) - note block- ing distances min. Adjustment - interface 0 % min. Adjustment - ...

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    45 6 set up with the display and adjustment module vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 additional adjustments menu item default value modifiedvalue pin 0000 date actual date time actual time time - format 24 hours probe type device-specific the instrument settings are copied with this ...

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    46 6 set up with the display and adjustment module vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 change the settings of the special parameters only after having con- tactedourservicestaff. In this menu, you read out the instrument name and the instrument serial number. In this menu item, the har...

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    47 6 set up with the display and adjustment module vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 the following data or settings for adjustment of the display and ad- justment module are saved: • all data of the menu "setup" and "display" • in the menu "additional settings" the items "sensor-spec...

  • Page 48: 7  Setup With Pactware

    48 7 setup with pactware vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 7 setup with pactware 7.1 connect the pc 3 1 2 fig.25:connectionofthepcdirectlytothesensorviatheinterfaceadapter 1 usbcabletothepc 2 interfaceadaptervegaconnect 3 sensor 7.2 parameter adjustment with pactware for parameter ad...

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    49 7 setup with pactware vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 fig.26:exampleofadtmview all device dtms are available as a free-of-charge standard version and as a full version that must be purchased. In the standard version, all functions for complete setup are already included. An assi...

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    50 7 setup with pactware vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 fig. 27: select quick setup 1 quick setup 2 extendedadjustment 3 maintenance quick setup with quick setup you can carry out the parameter adjustment of vegaflex 83 for your application in just a few simple steps. The assistan...

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    51 7 setup with pactware vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 7.4 saving the parameter adjustment data we recommend documenting or saving the parameter adjustment data via pactware. That way the data are available for multiple use or service purposes..

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    52 8 set up with other systems vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 8 set up with other systems 8.1 dd adjustment programs device descriptions as enhanced device description (edd) are available for dd adjustment programs such as, for example, ams™ and pdm. Thefilescanbedownloadedatwww.V...

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    53 9 diagnostics and servicing vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 9 diagnostics and servicing 9.1 maintenance if the instrument is used correctly, no maintenance is required in normal operation. 9.2 diagnosis memory the instrument has several memories which are available for diagnosti...

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    54 9 diagnostics and servicing vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 • control system with edd • display and adjustment module further echo curves: up to 10 echo curves can be stored in a ring bufferinthismemorysection.Furtherechocurvesarestoredvia: • pc with pactware/dtm • control syste...

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    55 9 diagnostics and servicing vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 still valid. Plan in maintenance for the instrument because a failure is expected in the near future (e.G. Due to buildup). This status message is inactive by default. It can be activated by the user via pactware/dtm or...

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    56 9 diagnostics and servicing vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 code text mes- sage cause rectification devspec diagnosis bits f105 measured value is de- termined – the instrument is still in the start phase, the measured value could not yet be determined – wait for the end of the s...

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    57 9 diagnostics and servicing vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 the following table shows the error codes and text messages in the status message "function check" and provides information on causes as well as corrective measures. Code text mes- sage cause rectification tb diagnose c...

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    58 9 diagnostics and servicing vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 code text mes- sage cause rectification tb diagnose m500 error in the delivery status – with the reset to deliv- ery status, the data could not be restored – repeat reset – loadxmlfilewith sensor data into the sensor bi...

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    59 9 diagnostics and servicing vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 • treatment of measurement errors further comprehensive diagnostics options are available with a pc with pactware and the suitable dtm. In many cases, the reasons can bedeterminedinthiswayandfaultsrectified. The below t...

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    60 9 diagnostics and servicing vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 measurementerrorduringfilling fault description error pattern cause rectification 3. Measured value re- mains in the area of the bottomduringfilling level time 0 – echo from the probe end larger than the product echo, f...

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    61 9 diagnostics and servicing vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 1 2 level time 0 1 real level 2 level displayed by the sensor notes: • whenever the sensor displays a constant value, the reason could also be that the fault setting of the current output is set to "hold value" • if the...

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    62 9 diagnostics and servicing vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 measurementerrorduringfilling fault description error pattern cause rectification 3. Measured value jumps towards 0 % duringfilling level time 0 – amplitude of a multiple echo (vessel top - product surface) is larger th...

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    63 9 diagnostics and servicing vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 fault description error pattern cause rectification 7. Measured value jumps sporadically to- wards 100 % during emptying level time 0 – varying condensation or con- tamination on the antenna – carry out false signal sup...

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    64 9 diagnostics and servicing vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 if you have stored the data of the parameter adjustment during the firstsetupofthesensor,youcantransferthesetothereplacement electronics module. A new setup is no more necessary. 9.6 exchanging the rod the rod (meas. Pa...

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    65 9 diagnostics and servicing vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 6. Enter new probe length and if necessary the new probe type and then carry out a fresh adjustment (see "setupprocedure,carry- ingoutmin.Adjustment-carryingoutmax.Adjustment"). 9.7 exchanging the seal if necessary, the...

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    66 9 diagnostics and servicing vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 1 fig.48:exchangingthemeasuringrod 1 sealing ring (9.25 x 1.78) 4. Loosenprocessfittingwithasuitablewrench. 5. Unscrewtheprocessfittingmanuallyfromthesensor. 6. Removetheoldsealoutoftheprocessfitting. 7. Insert the atta...

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    67 9 diagnostics and servicing vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 1 2 3 fig.49:seal-processfitting 1 positionoftheseal-processfitting 2 hole for leakage detection 3 processfitting,e.G.Clamp 8. Screwtheprocessfittingbyhandontothethreadofthesensor. 9. Tightentheprocessfittingwithasuitab...

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    68 9 diagnostics and servicing vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 youcanfindthecurrentinstrumentsoftwareaswellasdetailed information on the procedure in the download area of our homepage: www.Vega.Com. Caution: instruments with approvals can be bound to certain software versions. Ther...

  • Page 69: 10 Dismount

    69 10 dismount vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 10 dismount 10.1 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 chapters "moun...

  • Page 70: 11 Supplement

    70 11 supplement vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 11 supplement 11.1 technical data general data 316l corresponds to 1.4404 or 1.4435 materials, wetted parts Ʋ processfitting 316l and peek Ʋ process seal on the instrument side (rod leadthrough) ffkm(kalrez6221),epdm(freudenberg70ep-...

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    71 11 supplement vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 lateral load with rod: ø 8 mm (0.315 in) - polished 10 nm (7.38 lbf ft) torque for exchangeable rod probe (in theprocessfitting) max. 4.5 nm (3.32 lbf ft) torque for npt cable glands and conduit tubes Ʋ plastic housing max. 10 nm (7....

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    72 11 supplement vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 2 4 5 3 1 fig.50:measuringranges-vegaflex83 1 reference plane 2 probe length l 3 measuring range (default setting refers to the measuring range in water) 4 upper dead band (see following diagrams - grey section) 5 lower dead band (se...

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    73 11 supplement vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 l 0 -2mm (-0.079 ") 2mm (0.079 ") 15mm (0.591 " ) -15mm (-0.591 ") 0,2 m (7.874 " ) 0,08 m (3.15 " ) 0,04 m (1.575 ") 1 fig.51:deviationvegaflex83inrodversioninwater 1 dead band - no measurement possible in this area l probe length l...

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    74 11 supplement vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 influenceofthesuperimposedgasandpressuretotheaccuracy the propagation speed of the radar impulses in gas or vapour above the medium is reduced by highpressure.Thiseffectdependsonthesuperimposedgasorvapours. Thefollowingtableshowsther...

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    75 11 supplement vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 Ʋ epdm (freudenberg 70 epdm 291) -20 … +150 °c (-4 … +302 °f) Ʋ fepm (vi 602 extreme-etp, fa. Cog) -10 … +150 °c (+14 … +302 °f) 1 2 3 4 a b 0°c / 32°f -40°c / -40°f 80°c / 176°f 35°c / 95°f 30°c / 86°f 45°c / 113°f 60°c / 140°f 150°...

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    76 11 supplement vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 material ca- ble gland material seal insert cable diameter 4.5 … 8.5 mm 5 … 9 mm 6 … 12 mm 7 … 12 mm 10 … 14 mm pa nbr – ● ● – ● brass, nickel- plated nbr ● ● ● – – stainless steel nbr – ● ● – ● wire cross-section (spring-loaded term...

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    77 11 supplement vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 integrated clock date format day.Month.Year time format 12 h/24 h timezoneexfactory cet rate deviation max. 10.5 min/year additional output parameter - electronics temperature output of the temperature values Ʋ analogue via the curre...

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    78 11 supplement vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 housing material version ip-protection class nema protection stainless steel, electro- polished single chamber ip 66/ip 68 (0.2 bar) type 6p stainless steel, precision casting single chamber ip 66/ip 68 (0.2 bar) ip 68 (1 bar) type 6...

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    79 11 supplement vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 advanced function blocks discret input (di) yes pid control yes output splitter (os) yes signalcharacterizer(sc) yes integrator yes input selector (is) yes arithmetic (ar) yes diagnostics standard yes advanced yes performance no func...

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    80 11 supplement vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 fig. 55: schematic presentation function block analog input (ai) function block discret input (di) the function block "discret input (di)" takes the original measured value selected by a channel number and makes it available to addit...

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    81 11 supplement vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 function block output splitter the function block "output splitter" generates two control outputs out of one input. Each output is a linear image of a part of the input. A retrograde calculation function is realised by using the line...

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    82 11 supplement vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 fig. 60: schematic presentation function block integrator function block input selector the function block "input selector"offersselectionpossibilitiesforuptofourinputsandgenerates an output signal according to the selection criteria...

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    83 11 supplement vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 • flow compensation, approximate • btuflow • traditional multiply divide • average • traditional summer • fourth order polynomial • simple htg compensated level • fourth order polynomial based on pv fig. 62: schematic presentation fu...

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    84 11 supplement vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 ff desciptor description unit secondary_value_2_ type secondary value 2 type fill_height_value_type filling height value type diagnosis aitb diagnosis diag_mask_1 diag_out_1 diag_mask_2 diag_out_2 device_identification manufacturer i...

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    85 11 supplement vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 ff desciptor description unit ecp_curve_avaraging_ config averaging factor on increasing and decreasing amplitude level_echo_measure- ment functionmeasuredvaluefilter echo_curve_status packet_count gu_id_end echo_curve_read echo curv...

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    86 11 supplement vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 ff desciptor description unit device_state_config functioncheck,maintenancerequired,outofspecification electronic_tempera- ture electronics temperature reset_peak_electron- ic_temp focus_range_config width focusing range, time for op...

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    87 11 supplement vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 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.64:housingversionswithprotectionratingip66/ip68(0.2bar)-withintegr...

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    88 11 supplement vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 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.66:ho...

  • Page 89

    89 11 supplement vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 vegaflex 83, rod version ø 8 mm (0.315 in), polished l 56 mm (2.20") ø 8 mm (0.32") fig.68:vegaflex83,rodversionø8mm(0.315in),polished l sensorlength,seechapter"technicaldata".

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    90 11 supplement vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 vegaflex 83, rod version ø 8 mm (0.315 in), polished - autoclaved version 112 mm (4.84") din dn25 dn32 dn40 / 1" 1 1/2" l ø 54 mm (2.13") ø w 183 mm (7.20") 65,3 mm (2.57") ø w ø 50,5 din dn50 / 2" ø 64 ø 91 din dn65 / 3" 2 1 3 fig.6...

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    91 11 supplement vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 extension components - rod extension ø 8 mm (0.315 in), polished a 1 b c l l ø8 mm (0.31") sw 10 fig.70:extensionrodswithø8mm(0.315in) 1 versionwiththreadedfitting 2 versionwithflangeconnection a basicextensionrodwithø8mm(0.315in) b ...

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    92 11 supplement vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 11.4 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 informat...

  • Page 93: Index

    93 index vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 index a adjustment – max. Adjustment 34, 35 – min. Adjustment 34, 35 adjustment system 30 application 32, 33 application area 8 b backlight 39 c connection 22 copy sensor settings 45 curve indication – echo curve 41 d damping 36 date of manu...

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    94 index vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518 simulation 41 special parameters 45 t type label 7 type of medium 32 u units 32.

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    95 notes vegaflex 83 • foundation fieldbus 44224-en-160518.

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    Printing date: vega grieshaber kg am hohenstein 113 77761 schiltach germany 44224-en-160518 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...