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Vega VEGAPULS 61 Operating instructions manual

Manual is about: Radar sensor for continuous level measurement of liquids

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    Operating instructions radar sensor for continuous level measurement of liquids vegapuls 63 hart and accumulator pack document id: 40794.

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    2 contents vegapuls 63 • hart and accumulator pack 40794-en-140922 contents 1 about this document 1.1 function ........................................................................................................................... 4 1.2 target group .................................................

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    3 contents vegapuls 63 • hart and accumulator pack 40794-en-140922 9.6 software update ............................................................................................................. 53 9.7 how to proceed if a repair is needed ..............................................................

  • Page 4: 1  About This Document

    4 1 about this document vegapuls 63 • hart and accumulator pack 40794-en-140922 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.Please...

  • Page 5: 2  For Your Safety

    5 2 for your safety vegapuls 63 • hart and accumulator pack 40794-en-140922 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...

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    6 2 for your safety vegapuls 63 • hart and accumulator pack 40794-en-140922 2.5 ce conformity thedevicefulfillsthelegalrequirementsoftheapplicableecguide- lines.Byaffixingthecemarking,weconfirmsuccessfultestingofthe product. Youcanfindthececertificateofconformityinthedownloadsection of our homepage....

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    7 2 for your safety vegapuls 63 • hart and accumulator pack 40794-en-140922 • chapter "disposal".

  • Page 8: 3  Product Description

    8 3 product description vegapuls 63 • hart and accumulator pack 40794-en-140922 3 product description 3.1 configuration thetypelabelcontainsthemostimportantdataforidentificationand use of the instrument: 2 1 14 15 16 17 13 12 11 5 3 6 4 7 8 9 10 fig. 1: layout of the type label (example) 1 instrumen...

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    9 3 product description vegapuls 63 • hart and accumulator pack 40794-en-140922 • 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 operatin...

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    10 3 product description vegapuls 63 • hart and accumulator pack 40794-en-140922 hence to the level. The determined level is converted into an appropri- ate output signal and outputted as measured value. The instrument is powered via an integrated accumulator. This allows operation of the instrument...

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    11 3 product description vegapuls 63 • hart and accumulator pack 40794-en-140922 the interface adapter vegaconnect enables the connection of communication-capable instruments to the usb interface of a pc. For parameter adjustment of these instruments, the adjustment software pactware with vega-dtm i...

  • Page 12: 4  Mounting

    12 4 mounting vegapuls 63 • hart and accumulator pack 40794-en-140922 4 mounting 4.1 general instructions oninstrumentswithprocessfittingthread,thehexagonmustbetight- enedwithasuitablewrench.Fortheproperwrenchsizeseechapter "dimensions". Warning: the housing must not be used to screw the instrument ...

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    13 4 mounting vegapuls 63 • hart and accumulator pack 40794-en-140922 suitable retaining elements are also available from us. The retaining elements are attached with the versions for process temperatures -196 … +200 °c (-321 … +392 °f). Size article no. Type m16, 7 / 8 " 32880 detent edged ring gro...

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    14 4 mounting vegapuls 63 • hart and accumulator pack 40794-en-140922 when mounting the vegapuls 63, keep a distance of at least 200 mm (7.874 in) to the vessel wall. If the sensor is installed in the center of dished or round vessel tops, multiple echoes can arise. These can, however, be suppressed...

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    15 4 mounting vegapuls 63 • hart and accumulator pack 40794-en-140922 fig.6:mountingoftheradarsensorwithinflowingmedium flush mounting the best way to mount the sensor, also with respect to cleanability, isflushonablockflange(flangewithoutsocketpiece)orthrougha hygienicfitting. Mounting on socket if...

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    16 4 mounting vegapuls 63 • hart and accumulator pack 40794-en-140922 socket diameter d socket length h 150 mm ≤500mm socket diameter d socket length h 2" ≤3.9in 3" ≤11.8in 4" ≤15.8in 6" ≤19.7in in liquids, direct the sensor as perpendicular as possible to the prod- uct surface to an achieve optimum...

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    17 4 mounting vegapuls 63 • hart and accumulator pack 40794-en-140922 fig. 10: agitators throughtheactionoffilling,stirringandotherprocessesinthevessel, compact foams that considerably damp the emitted signals may form on the product surface. If foams are causing measurement errors, the biggest poss...

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    18 4 mounting vegapuls 63 • hart and accumulator pack 40794-en-140922 100% 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 7 15° 45° 0% fig.11:configurationsurgepipevegapuls63 1 radar sensor 2 polarisation marking 3 threadorflangeontheinstrument 4 vent hole 5 holes 6 weldingconnectionthroughu-profile 7 ball valve with complete ...

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    19 4 mounting vegapuls 63 • hart and accumulator pack 40794-en-140922 ø 60,3 mm (2.37") ø 88,9 mm (3.5") d x 2 26 mm (1.02") 15 mm (0.59") 2 mm (0.08") 2 mm (0.08") 5 mm (0.20") 4 mm (0.16") 80 mm (3.15") 80 mm (3.15") 75° 4 mm (0.16") 8 mm (0.32") 75° 4 mm (0.16") 8 mm (0.32") d x 2 ø 88,9 mm (3.5"...

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    20 4 mounting vegapuls 63 • hart and accumulator pack 40794-en-140922 constructive requirements: • material metal, smooth inner surface • preferably pultruded or straight beaded stainless steel tube • welded joint should be straight and lie in one axis with the holes • flanges are welded to the tube...

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    21 4 mounting vegapuls 63 • hart and accumulator pack 40794-en-140922 0 % 100 % 1 2 5 4 3 6 fig.13:configurationbypass 1 radar sensor 2 polarisation marking 3 instrumentflange 4 distance sensor reference plane to upper tube connection 5 distance of the tube connections 6 ball valve with complete ope...

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    22 4 mounting vegapuls 63 • hart and accumulator pack 40794-en-140922 constructional requirements on the bypass pipe: • material metal, smooth inner surface • in case of an extremely rough tube inner surface, use an inserted tube (tube in tube) or a radar sensor with tube antenna • flanges are welde...

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    23 5 connecting to power supply vegapuls 63 • hart and accumulator pack 40794-en-140922 5 connecting to power supply 5.1 connection of the battery charger we recommended charging the integrated accumulator completely beforesettinguptheinstrument.Youcanfindthechargingtimein chapter "technicaldata". T...

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    24 5 connecting to power supply vegapuls 63 • hart and accumulator pack 40794-en-140922 2 4 3 5 0 5 1 6 2 7 3 8 4 9 modes 4 on/off 3 on/off 1h 1,2 off charge accu 5..9 auto cycle 1 2 + ( ) (-) 1 fig. 16: supply room 1 internal connection of the socket for the battery charger 2 mode switch 3 ledgreen...

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    25 5 connecting to power supply vegapuls 63 • hart and accumulator pack 40794-en-140922 1 fig.17:switchon/offbuttonoutsideonthehousing 1 on/offbutton after switching on, the instrument carries out a self-check for approxi- mately 30 s: • internal check of the electronics • indication of the instrume...

  • Page 26: Module

    26 6 set up with the display and adjustment module vegapuls 63 • hart and accumulator pack 40794-en-140922 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.Youcanchoosea...

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    27 6 set up with the display and adjustment module vegapuls 63 • hart and accumulator pack 40794-en-140922 6.2 adjustment system 1 2 fig. 19: display and adjustment elements 1 lc display 2 adjustment keys • [ok] key: – move to the menu overview – confirmselectedmenu – edit parameter – save value • [...

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    28 6 set up with the display and adjustment module vegapuls 63 • hart and accumulator pack 40794-en-140922 themainmenuisdividedintofivesectionswiththefollowingfunc- tions: setup: settings, e.G., for measurement loop name, medium, applica- tion, vessel, adjustment, signal output display: settings, e....

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    29 6 set up with the display and adjustment module vegapuls 63 • hart and accumulator pack 40794-en-140922 enter the requested parameters via the appropriate keys, save your settings with [ok] and jump to the next menu item with the [esc] and the [->] key. In addition to the medium, also the applica...

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    30 6 set up with the display and adjustment module vegapuls 63 • hart and accumulator pack 40794-en-140922 – slight sensitivity against sporadic false echoes – stable and reliable measured values through averaging – high accuracy because not adjusted for max. Speed – false signal suppression recomme...

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    31 6 set up with the display and adjustment module vegapuls 63 • hart and accumulator pack 40794-en-140922 – vent hole – joinslikeflanges,weldjoints – shifting of the running time in the tube • process/measurement conditions: – condensation – buildup • properties, sensor: – measurementspeedoptimized...

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    32 6 set up with the display and adjustment module vegapuls 63 • hart and accumulator pack 40794-en-140922 – quickadaptationtochangingreflectionconditionsthrough vessel change – false signal suppression required open water (gauge measurement): • gauge rate of change: slow gauge change • process/meas...

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    33 6 set up with the display and adjustment module vegapuls 63 • hart and accumulator pack 40794-en-140922 certain circumstances only the medium with the higher dielectric constant. Keep in mind that layer interfaces can cause faulty meas- urements. If you want to measure the total height of both li...

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    34 6 set up with the display and adjustment module vegapuls 63 • hart and accumulator pack 40794-en-140922 – measuredvaluejumps,e.G.Bytheprofileoftheheaportrav- erses – large angles of repose – measurementnearthefillingstream • properties, sensor: – mean averaging – high measured value jumps are acc...

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    35 6 set up with the display and adjustment module vegapuls 63 • hart and accumulator pack 40794-en-140922 mentconditions,thismenuitemoffersyoudifferentoptionsforvessel bottom and ceiling in case of certain applications. Enter the requested parameters via the appropriate keys, save your settings wit...

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    36 6 set up with the display and adjustment module vegapuls 63 • hart and accumulator pack 40794-en-140922 1. Select the menu item "setup" with [->]andconfirmwith[ok]. Now select with [->] the menu item "min. Adjustment"andconfirm with [ok]. 2. Edit the percentage value with [ok] and set the cursor ...

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    37 6 set up with the display and adjustment module vegapuls 63 • hart and accumulator pack 40794-en-140922 5. Save settings with [ok] the respective min. And max. Measured value is saved in the sensor. The values are displayed in the menu item "peak values". When non-contact level sensors are used, ...

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    38 6 set up with the display and adjustment module vegapuls 63 • hart and accumulator pack 40794-en-140922 changes over the operating time. In addition, the echo curve of the setup can be also displayed in the echo curve window and compared with the actual echo curve. Thefollowingcircumstancescausei...

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    39 6 set up with the display and adjustment module vegapuls 63 • hart and accumulator pack 40794-en-140922 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 signal. The level would then no longer be dete...

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    40 6 set up with the display and adjustment module vegapuls 63 • hart and accumulator pack 40794-en-140922 the following reset functions are available: delivery status: restoring the parameter settings at the time of ship- mentfromthefactoryincl.Theorder-specificsettings.Acreatedfalse signalsuppress...

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    41 6 set up with the display and adjustment module vegapuls 63 • hart and accumulator pack 40794-en-140922 menu menu item default value display language like order displayed value distance display unit m scalingsize volume l scaling 0.00 lin %, 0 l 100.00 lin %, 100 l backlight switchedoff additiona...

  • Page 42: 7  Setup With Pactware

    42 7 setup with pactware vegapuls 63 • hart and accumulator pack 40794-en-140922 7 setup with pactware 7.1 connect the pc 3 1 2 fig. 21: connection of the pc directly to the sensor via the interface adapter 1 usbcabletothepc 2 interfaceadaptervegaconnect 3 sensor 7.2 parameter adjustment for paramet...

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    43 7 setup with pactware vegapuls 63 • hart and accumulator pack 40794-en-140922 fig.22: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. A...

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    44 8 set up with other systems vegapuls 63 • hart and accumulator pack 40794-en-140922 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. Thefilescanbedownloadeda...

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    45 9 diagnosis, asset management and service vegapuls 63 • hart and accumulator pack 40794-en-140922 9 diagnosis, asset management and service 9.1 maintenance if the device is used correctly, no maintenance is required in normal operation. 9.2 measured value and event memory the instrument has sever...

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    46 9 diagnosis, asset management and service vegapuls 63 • hart and accumulator pack 40794-en-140922 further echo curves: up to 10 echo curves can be stored in a ring bufferinthismemorysection.Furtherechocurvesarestoredvia: • pc with pactware/dtm • control system with edd 9.3 asset management functi...

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    47 9 diagnosis, asset management and service vegapuls 63 • hart and accumulator pack 40794-en-140922 this status message is inactive by default. It can be activated by the user via pactware/dtm or edd. The following table shows the error codes in the status message "failure"andgivesinformationonther...

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    48 9 diagnosis, asset management and service vegapuls 63 • hart and accumulator pack 40794-en-140922 code text mes- sage cause rectification f261 error in the instrument settings – error during setup – false signal suppression faulty – error when carrying out a reset – repeat setup – carry out a res...

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    49 9 diagnosis, asset management and service vegapuls 63 • hart and accumulator pack 40794-en-140922 code text mes- sage cause rectification m500 error with the reset delivery status – with the reset to delivery status, the data could not be restored – repeat reset – loadxmlfilewithsensor data into ...

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    50 9 diagnosis, asset management and service vegapuls 63 • hart and accumulator pack 40794-en-140922 the below tables show typical examples of application-related meas- urementerrorswithliquids.Themeasurementerrorsaredifferentiated according to the following: • constant level • filling • emptying th...

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    51 9 diagnosis, asset management and service vegapuls 63 • hart and accumulator pack 40794-en-140922 measurementerrorduringfilling fault description error pattern cause rectification 4. Measured value re- mains unchanged duringfilling level time 0 – false signals in the close range too big or level ...

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    52 9 diagnosis, asset management and service vegapuls 63 • hart and accumulator pack 40794-en-140922 measurement error during emptying fault description error pattern cause rectification 11. Measured value re- mains unchanged in the close range during emptying level time 0 – false signal larger than...

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    53 9 diagnosis, asset management and service vegapuls 63 • hart and accumulator pack 40794-en-140922 in both cases, the serial number of the sensor is needed. The serial numbers are stated on the type label of the instrument, on the inside of the housing as well as on the delivery note. Whenloadingo...

  • Page 54: 10  Dismount

    54 10 dismount vegapuls 63 • hart and accumulator pack 40794-en-140922 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...

  • Page 55: 11  Supplement

    55 11 supplement vegapuls 63 • hart and accumulator pack 40794-en-140922 11 supplement 11.1 technical data general data 316l corresponds to 1.4404 or 1.4435 materials, wetted parts Ʋ hygienic antenna encapsulation ptfe, tfm-ptfe, pfa Ʋ surface roughness of the antenna encapsulation r a Ʋ additional ...

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    56 11 supplement vegapuls 63 • hart and accumulator pack 40794-en-140922 3 4 2 1 fig. 38: data of the input variable 1 reference plane 2 measured variable, max. Measuring range 3 length antenna cone 4 usefulmeasuringrange standard electronics max. Measuring range 35 m (114.8 ft) recommended measurin...

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    57 11 supplement vegapuls 63 • hart and accumulator pack 40794-en-140922 Ʋ falsereflections biggest false signal, 20 db smaller than the useful signal deviation with liquids see following diagrams 0,5 m (1.6 ft) 10 mm (0.394 in) - 10 mm (- 0.394 in) 0 2 mm (0.079 in) - 2 mm (- 0.079 in) 1 2 3 fig. 3...

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    58 11 supplement vegapuls 63 • hart and accumulator pack 40794-en-140922 measuring cycle time Ʋ standard electronics approx. 450 ms Ʋ electronics with increased sensitivity approx. 700 ms step response time 1) ≤3s beam angle 2) Ʋ clamp 2", 3" 18° Ʋ clamp 3½", 4" 10° Ʋ slotted nut dn 50 18° Ʋ slotted...

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    59 11 supplement vegapuls 63 • hart and accumulator pack 40794-en-140922 pressure version processfitting vessel pressure standard flange pn 6 -1 … 6 bar (-100 … 600 kpa/-14.5 … 87 psig) flange pn 10 -1 … 10 bar (-100 … 1000 kpa/-14.5 … 145 psig) flange pn 16, pn 40 -1 … 16 bar (-100 … 1600 kpa/-14.5...

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    60 11 supplement vegapuls 63 • hart and accumulator pack 40794-en-140922 time format 12 h/24 h timezoneexfactory cet rate deviation max. 10.5 min/year measurement electronics temerature resolution 0.1 °c (1.8 °f) accuracy ±1°c(1.8°f) permissible temperature range -40 … +85 °c (-40 … +185 °f) externa...

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    61 11 supplement vegapuls 63 • hart and accumulator pack 40794-en-140922 protection class iii 6) 11.2 dimensions the following dimensional drawings represent only an extract of all possible versions. Detailed dimensional drawings can be downloaded at www.Vega.Com/downloads under "drawings". Housing ...

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    62 11 supplement vegapuls 63 • hart and accumulator pack 40794-en-140922 vegapuls63,flangeversion ø 75 mm (2.95") 31,5 mm (1.24") 4 mm (0.16") / 8 mm (0.32" ) 158 mm (6.22") / 162 mm (6,38" ) 15,5 mm (0.61") 102 mm (4.02" ) ø 44 mm (1.73") 1 3 4 mm / 8 mm (0.16" / 0.32" ) 3 2 fig.41:vegapuls63,flang...

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    63 11 supplement vegapuls 63 • hart and accumulator pack 40794-en-140922 vegapuls63,flangeversion,lowtemperature 202 mm (7.95" ) 3 3 ø 44 mm (1.73") 4 mm / 8m m (0.16" / 0.32" ) ø 75 mm (2.95") 15,5 mm (0.61") 202 mm (7.95" ) 31,5 mm (1.24") 1 2 4 mm / 8m m (0.16" / 0.32" ) fig.42:vegapuls63,flangev...

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    64 11 supplement vegapuls 63 • hart and accumulator pack 40794-en-140922 vegapuls63,hygienicfitting1 ø 90 mm (3.54") ø 78 mm (3.07") 101 mm (3.98") 38 mm (1.50") 15 mm (0.59") 101 mm (3.98") 38 mm (1.50") 15 mm (0.59") 89 mm (3.50") 16 mm (0.63") ø 50 mm (1.97") 15 mm (0.59") 83 mm (3.27") ø 90 mm (...

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    65 11 supplement vegapuls 63 • hart and accumulator pack 40794-en-140922 vegapuls63,hygienicfitting2 iso2852 dn 50 / 2" w clamp-stutzen clamp-socket din32676/ dn 50 / 2,5" dn 65 / 3" dn 80 / 3,5" dn 100 / 4" ø 64 ø 77,5 ø 91 ø 106 ø 119 2 3 3 15,4 mm (0.6") w 98 mm (3.86") 161 mm (6.34") 31,5 mm (1....

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    66 11 supplement vegapuls 63 • hart and accumulator pack 40794-en-140922 vegapuls63,hygienicfitting3 1 5 5 2 3 4 5 5 16,5 mm (0.65") ø 92 mm (3.62") ø 124 mm (4.88") 99 mm (3.90") 15,4 mm (0.6") 100 mm (3.94") 163 mm (6.42") 31,5 mm (1.24") 163 mm (6.42") 32,5 mm (1.28") ø 94 mm (3.70") ø 133 mm (5....

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    67 11 supplement vegapuls 63 • hart and accumulator pack 40794-en-140922 vegapuls63,hygienicfitting4 ø 84 mm (3.31") ø 114 mm (4.49") 163 mm (6.42") 31,5 mm (1.24") 100 mm (3.94") 15,4 mm (0.61") 1 2 4 4 100 mm (3.94") 15,4 mm (0.61") 3 ø 65 mm (2.56") ø 105 mm (4.13") 4 fig.46:vegapuls63,hygienicfi...

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    68 11 supplement vegapuls 63 • hart and accumulator pack 40794-en-140922 11.3 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 produ...

  • Page 69: Index

    69 index vegapuls 63 • hart and accumulator pack 40794-en-140922 index a adjustment 35, 36 application – bulk solid 33 – liquid 29 – standpipe 29 c connecting – to the pc 42 curve indication – echo curve 37 – false signal suppression 37 d default values 40 deviation 50 e echo curve memory 45 echo cu...

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    70 notes vegapuls 63 • hart and accumulator pack 40794-en-140922.

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    71 notes vegapuls 63 • hart and accumulator pack 40794-en-140922.

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    Printing date: vega grieshaber kg am hohenstein 113 77761 schiltach germany 40794-en-140922 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...