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Vega VEGAPULS 63 Operating Instructions Manual
Summary of VEGAPULS 63
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Operating instructions vegapuls 63 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire document id: 36511 radar.
Page 2: Contents
Contents 1 about this document 1.1 function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1.2 target group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1.3 symbolism used. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 2 for your safety 2.1 authorised...
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8.2 communicator 375, 475 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 9 diagnosis, fault rectification and service 9.1 maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 9.2 measured value and event memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 9.3 error messages according to ne 10...
Page 4: About This Document
1 about this document 1 .1 function this operating instructions manual provides all the information you need for mounting, connection and setup as well as important instructions for maintenance and fault rectification. Please read this information before putting the instrument into operation and keep...
Page 5: For Your Safety
2 for your safety 2 .1 authorised personnel all operations described in this operating instructions manual must be carried out only by trained specialist personnel authorised by the plant operator. During work on and with the device the required personal protective equipment must always be worn. 2 ....
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Depending on the instrument version, the emitting frequencies are in the c or k band range. The low emitting frequencies are far below the internationally approved limit values. When used correctly, no health impairment is expected. 2 .5 ce conformity the device fulfills the legal requirements of the...
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Please help us fulfil this obligation by observing the environmental instructions in this manual: l chapter "packaging, transport and storage" l chapter "disposal" vegapuls 63 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 7 2 for your safety 36511 -en -091023.
Page 8: Product Description
3 product description 3 .1 configuration the type label contains the most important data for identification and use of the instrument: 2 1 12 11 5 6 4 3 7 8 9 10 fig. 1: structure of the type label (example) 1 instrument type 2 product code 3 approvals 4 electronics 5 protection rating 6 measuring ran...
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L standard electronics type ps60hk.-20 l electronics with increased sensitivity type ps60hs.-20 the scope of delivery encompasses: l radar sensor l documentation - this operating instructions manual - safety manual (sil) vegapuls 63 (optional) - operating instructions manual "indicating and adjustme...
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Up to the time of installation, the packages must be left closed and stored according to the orientation and storage markings on the outside. Unless otherwise indicated, the packages must be stored only under the following conditions: l not in the open l dry and dust free l not exposed to corrosive ...
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You will find additional information in the supplementary instructions manual "protective cover" (document-id 34296). Flanges are available in different versions according to the following standards: din 2501, en 1092-1, ansi b 16.5, jis b 2210-1984, gost 12821-80. You will find additional information ...
Page 12: Mounting
4 mounting 4 .1 general instructions with instruments with threaded process fitting, suitable tools must be applied for tightening the hexagon. Warning: the housing must not be used to screw the instrument in! Applying tightening force can damage internal parts of the housing. Use the recommended cab...
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The emitted radar impulses of the radar sensor are electromagnetic waves. The polarisation level is the direction of the electrical wave component. By turning the instrument in the connection flange or mounting boss, the polarisation can be used to reduce the effects of false echoes. The position of t...
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> 200 mm (7.87") fig. 3: mounting of the radar sensor on round vessel tops in vessels with conical bottom it can be advantageous to mount the sensor in the center of the vessel, as measurement is then possible down to the lowest point of the vessel bottom. Fig. 4: mounting of the radar sensor on ves...
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Fig. 5: mounting of the radar sensor with inflowing medium flush mounting the best way to mount the sensor, also with respect to cleanability, is flush on a block flange (flange without socket piece) or with hygienic fittings, e.G. Neumo biocontrol. Mounting on socket if the reflective properties of the m...
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Align the sensor in liquids as vertical as possible to the product surface to achieve optimum measurement. Fig. 7: alignment in liquids the mounting location of the radar sensor should be a place where no other equipment or fixtures cross the path of the microwave signals. Vessel installations, such ...
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Fig. 9: agitators through the action of filling, stirring and other processes in the vessel, compact foams that damp the emitted signals considerably may form on the product surface. If foams are causing measurement errors, the biggest possible radar antennas, the electronics with increased sensitivi...
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0% 100% 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 9 fig. 10: configuration surge pipe 1 radar sensor 2 marking of the polarisation direction 3 thread or flange on the instrument 4 vent hole 5 holes 6 weld joint 7 welding neck flange 8 ball valve with complete opening 9 fastening of the surge pipe instructions for orientation...
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L a false signal suppression with integrated sensor is recommended but not mandatory l the measurement through a ball valve with complete run is possible constructional requirements on the surge pipe: l material metal, smoother inner tube l preferably pultruded or straight beaded stainless steel tub...
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0 % 100 % 1 2 5 4 3 6 fig. 11: configuration bypass 1 radar sensor 2 marking of the polarisation direction 3 instrument flange 4 distance sensor reference plane to upper tube connection 5 distance of the tube connections 6 ball valve with complete opening instructions for orientation: l note marking o...
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L measurement through a ball valve with complete run is possible constructional requirements on the bypass pipe: l material metal, smoother inner tube l in case of an extremely rough tube inner surface, use an inserted tube (tube in tube) or a radar sensor with tube antenna l flanges are welded to t...
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5 connecting to power supply 5 .1 preparing the connection always keep in mind the following safety instructions: l connect only in the complete absence of line voltage l if overvoltages are expected, install overvoltage arresters power supply and current signal are carried on the same two-wire cabl...
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If screened cable is necessary, connect the cable screen on both ends to ground potential. In the sensor, the screen must be connected directly to the internal ground terminal. The ground terminal on the outside of the housing must be connected to the potential equalisation (low impedance). If poten...
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Information: solid cores as well as flexible cores with cable end sleeves are inserted directly into the terminal openings. In case of flexible cores without end sleeves, press the terminal head with a small screwdriver; the terminal opening is freed. When the screwdriver is released, the terminal clo...
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5 .4 wiring plan, double chamber housing the following illustrations apply to the non-ex as well as to the ex-ia version. 5 6 7 8 4...20ma 2 1 2 + ( ) (-) 1 1 fig. 14: electronics compartment, double chamber housing 1 internal connection to the connection compartment 2 for indicating and adjustment ...
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5 .5 wiring plan double chamber housing ex d 5 6 7 8 4...20ma 2 1 2 + ( ) (-) 3 1 fig. 16: electronics compartment, double chamber housing 1 internal connection to the connection compartment 2 for indicating and adjustment module or interface adapter 3 internal connection to the plug connector for e...
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5 .6 wiring plan - version ip 66/ip 68, 1 bar + - 1 2 fig. 18: wire assignment fix connected connection cable 1 brown (+) and blue (-) to power supply or to the processing system 2 shielding 5 .7 switch on phase after connecting the instrument to power supply or after a voltage recurrence, the instru...
Page 28: Module
6 set up with the indicating and adjustment module 6 .1 insert indicating and adjustment module the indicating and adjustment module can be inserted into the sensor and removed again at any time. It is not necessary to interrupt the power supply. Proceed as follows: 1 unscrew the housing cover 2 pla...
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6 .2 adjustment system 1 2 fig. 20: indicating and adjustment elements 1 lc display 2 adjustment keys l [ok] key: - move to the menu overview - confirm selected menu - edit parameter - save value l [->] key: - presentation change measured value - list entry - select editing position l [+] key: - chan...
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Information: in this operating instructions manual, the instrument-specific param- eters are described. Further general parameters are described in the operating instructions manual "indicating and adjustment module". The main menu is divided into five areas with the following functions: setup: settin...
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Through this selection, the sensor is adapted perfectly to the product and measurement reliability, particularly in products with poor reflective properties, is considerably increased. Enter the requested parameters via the appropriate keys, save your settings with [ok] and jump to the next menu item...
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The following options are available when "bulk solid" is selected: through this selection, the sensor is adapted optimally to the application or the location and measurement reliability under the various basic conditions is increased considerably. Enter the requested parameters via the appropriate k...
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As a radar sensor is a distance measuring instrument, the distance from the sensor to the product surface is measured. To have the real product level displayed, an allocation of the measured distance to the percentage height must be made. To carry out this adjustment, the distance is entered with fu...
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2 prepare the percentage value for editing with [ok] and set the cursor to the requested position with [->]. 3 set the requested percentage value with [+] and save with [ok]. The cursor jumps now to the distance value. 4 enter the appropriate distance value in m (corresponding to the percentage valu...
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3 confirm again with [ok] and select with [->] "create new". 4 confirm again with [ok] and enter the actual distance from the sensor to the product surface. 5 all interfering signals in this section are detected by the sensor and stored after confirming with [ok]. Note: check the distance to the produc...
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Caution: if the instrument is used as part of an overfill protection system according to whg (water resources act), please note the following: if a linearisation curve is selected, the measuring signal is no longer compulsorily linear proportional to the level. This must be taken into consideration b...
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The following table shows the default values of the instrument. Depending on the instrument version, not all menu items are available or differently assigned: menu menu item default value set up medium liquid/water silo/bulk solid application storage tank vessel height max. Measuring range, see " tec...
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The following data or settings for adjustment of the indicating and adjustment module are saved: l all data of the menu "setup" and "display" l in the menu "additional settings“ the items "distance unit, temperature unit and linearization" l the values of the user programmable linearization curve th...
Page 39: Setup With Pactware
7 setup with pactware 7 .1 connecting the pc 3 1 2 fig. 21: connection of the pc directly to the sensor via the interface adapter 1 usb cable to the pc 2 interface adapter vegaconnect 4 3 sensor 1 2 4 3 open twist usb lo ck fig. 22: connecting the pc via hart to the signal cable 1 sensor 2 hart resi...
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Note: with power supply units with integrated hart resistance (internal resistance approx. 250 Ω), an additional external resistance is not necessary. This applies, e. G. To the vega instruments vegatrenn 149a, vegadis 371, vegamet 391. Common ex separators are also usually equipped with a sufficient ...
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Fig. 23: example of a dtm view 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 assistent for simple project configuration simplifies the adjustment consid...
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8 set up with other systems 8 .1 ams™ and pdm the vegapuls 63 with signal output 4 … 20 ma/hart corresponds to hart specification 7.0. Also device descriptions will be available for the instrument as dd or edd for the adjustment programs ams™ and pdm. A free-of-charge download of these files is availa...
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9 diagnosis, fault rectification and service 9 .1 maintenance when the device is used correctly, no maintenance is required in normal operation. 9 .2 measured value and event memory the instrument has an integrated measured value memory with time stamp. Up to 100,000 measured values can be saved in t...
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Maintenance: due to external influences, the instrument function is limited. The measurement is influence, however the measured value is still valid. Plan instrument for maintenance because failure must be expected in the near future (for example due to buildup). This status message is activated in th...
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Code text mes- sage cause removal f 125 unpermissible electronics temperature l temperature of the elect- ronics in the not specified section l check ambient temperatu- re l isolate electronics l use instrument with higher temperature range f 260 error in the calibration l error in the calibration ca...
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Text mes- sage cause removal s 600 unpermissible electronics temperature l temperature of the elect- ronics in the not specified section l check ambient temperatu- re l isolate electronics l use instrument with higher temperature range the following table shows the codes and text messages of the stat...
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The first measures to be taken are to check the output signal as well as to evaluate the error messages via the indicating and adjustment module. Further comprehensive diagnostics can be carried out on a pc with the software pactware and the suitable dtm. In many cases, the causes can be determined t...
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If there is no electronics module available on site, the electronics module can be ordered via the agent serving you. The electronics modules are adapted to the respective sensor and differ in the signal output or the voltage supply. The new electronics module must be loaded with the default settings...
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You can download a return form (23 kb) from our internet homepage www.Vega.Com under: "downloads - forms and certificates - repair form". By doing this you help us carry out the repair quickly and without having to call back for needed information. L print and fill out one form per instrument l clean ...
Page 50: Dismount
10 dismount 10 .1 dismounting steps warning: before dismounting, be aware of dangerous process conditions such as e.G. Pressure in the vessel, high temperatures, corrosive or toxic products etc. Take note of chapters "mounting" and "connecting to power supply" and carry out the listed steps in rever...
Page 51: Supplement
11 supplement 11 .1 technical data general data 316l corresponds to 1.4404 or 1.4435 materials, wetted parts - process fitting 316l - process seal on site - antenna encapsulated or hygienically encapsulated ptfe (tfm 1600), pfa plated, pvdf - process seal with hygienically encapsu- lated antenna fkm ...
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3 4 2 1 fig. 24: data of the input variable 1 reference plane 2 measured variable, max. Measuring range 3 length antenna cone 4 useful measuring range standard electronics max. Measuring range 35 m (114.8 ft) recommended measuring range up to 20 m (65.62 ft) electronics with increased sensitivity ma...
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- pv (primary value) distance to the level - sv (secondary value) level as percentage value - tv (third value) linearised percentage value - qv (fourth value) scaled measured value resolution, digital 1 mm (0.039 in) accuracy (similar to din en 60770-1) process reference conditions according to din ...
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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. 25: deviation under reference conditions 1 reference plane 2 antenna edge 3 recommended measuring range 0,5 m (1.6 ft) 0 0,4 m (1.3 ft) 20 mm (0.787 in) 5 mm (0.197 in) - 5 mm (- 0.197 in) - 20 mm (...
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- bolting dn 50 18° - bolting dn 80 10° - flange dn 50, ansi 2" 18° - flange dn 80 … dn 150, ansi 3" … 6" 10° step response time 3) > 1 s (dependent on the parameter setting) max. Level change 1 m/min. Emitted hf power of the antenna system - pulse peak power 10 mw - pulse duration 1 ns - pulse durat...
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Gas phase temperature pressure 1 bar/14.5 psig 10 bar/145 psig 50 bar/725 psig 100 bar/1450 psig 200 bar/2900 psig 180 °c/356 °f 0.17 % 2.1 % - - - 264 °c/507 °f 0.12 % 1.44 % 9.2 % - - 366 °c/691 °f 0.07 % 1.01 % 5.7 % 13.2 % 76.0 % ambient conditions ambient, storage and transport temperature -40 ...
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- flange from 3" (from 300 lb), dn 80 -1 … 16 bar (-100 … 1600 kpa/-14.5 … 232 psig) - tuchenhagen varivent -1 … 10 bar (-100 … 1000 kpa/-14.5 … 145 psig) - sms -1 … 6 bar (-100 … 600 kpa/-14.5 … 87 psig) vessel pressure relating to the flange nom- inal stage see supplementary instructions manual "fl...
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- single chamber housing 1 x ip 68 cable gland m20 x 1.5; 1 x blind stopper m 20 x 1.5 - double chamber housing 1 x ip 68 cable gland m20 x 1.5; 1 x blind stopper m 20 x 1.5; 1 x blind stopper m16 x 1.5 connection cable - wire cross-section 0.5 mm² (awg 20) - wire resistance 0.036 Ω/m - tensile stre...
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Operating voltage with lighted indicating and adjustment module - non-ex instrument 16 … 36 v dc - ex-ia instrument 16 … 30 v dc - ex-d-ia instrument 20 … 36 v dc interpolation protection available permissible residual ripple - non-ex, ex-ia instrument - for 9.6 v u n 14 v ≤ 0.7 v eff (16 … 400 hz) -...
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Approvals depending on the version, instruments with approvals can have different technical data. For these instruments, the corresponding approval documents have to be taken into account. These are part of the delivery or can be downloaded under www.Vega.Com via "vega tools" and " serial number sear...
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11 .2 dimensions the following dimensional drawings represent only an extract of the possible versions. Detailed dimensional drawings can be downloaded on www.Vega.Com under "d ownloads" and "drawings". Plastic housing 1 2 ~ 69 mm (2.72") ø 77 mm (3.03") 1 1 2 mm (4 .4 1 ") m20x1,5/ ½ npt ~ 87 mm (3...
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Aluminium housing in protection rating ip 66/ip 68, 1 bar 1 2 0 mm (4 .7 2 ") ~ 105 mm (4.13") 1 16 m m (4.57 ") ~ 150 mm (5.91") ø 84 mm (3.31") ø 84 mm (3.31") m20x1,5/ ½ npt m16x1,5 2 m20x1,5 m20x1,5 1 1 single chamber version 2 double chamber version stainless steel housing ~ 69 mm (2.72") ø 77 ...
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Stainless steel housing in protection rating ip 66/ip 68, 1 bar 1 17 m m (4.61 ") ~ 103 mm (4.06") ø 77 mm (3.03") 1 20 m m (4. 7 2 ") ~ 105 mm (4.13") ø 84 mm (3.31") ~ 93 mm (3.66") ø 80 mm (3.15") 1 12 m m (4.41 ") m20x1,5/ ½ npt m20x1,5 3 m20x1,5/ ½ npt m16x1,5 2 1 1 single chamber version, elec...
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Vegapuls 63 - flange version 1 0 0 mm (3 .9 4 ") 1 6 3 mm (6 .4 2 ") 4 mm (0 .1 6 ") 4 mm (0 .1 6 ") ø 75 mm (2.95") 0.55" 0.55" 0.32" 0.55" 0.32" 0.55" 0.55" 0.55" y inch dn 50 pn 40 dn 80 pn 40 dn 100 pn 16 dn 150 pn 16 2" 150 lb 3" 150 lb 4" 150 lb 6" 150 lb mm dn 50 pn 40 dn 80 pn 40 dn 100 pn 16...
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Vegapuls 63 - flange version low temperature 2 0 1 mm (7 .9 1 ") 2 6 5 mm (1 0 .4 3 ") ø 75 mm (2.95") y y 2 1 ø 44 mm (1.73") 4 mm (0 .1 6 ") 4 mm (0 .1 6 ") 0.55" 0.55" 0.32" 0.55" 0.32" 0.55" 0.55" 0.55" y inch dn 50 pn 40 dn 80 pn 40 dn 100 pn 16 dn 150 pn 16 2" 150 lb 3" 150 lb 4" 150 lb 6" 150 ...
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Vegapuls 63 - hygienic fitting 1 1 2 3 4 6 0 mm (2 .3 6 ") 4 6 mm (1 .8 1 ") ø 90 mm (3.54") ø 66 mm (2.60") 8 5 mm (3 .3 5 ") 2 0 mm (0 .7 9 ") ø 78 mm (3.07") 6 0 mm (2 .3 6 ") 4 6 mm (1 .8 1 ") ø 50 mm (1.97") ø 90 mm (3.54") 1 0 0 mm (3 .9 4 ") fig. 35: vegapuls 63 - hygienic fitting 1 1 neumobioc...
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Vegapuls 63 - hygienic fitting 2 1 2 7 mm (0 .2 8 ") w w 9 9 mm (3 .9 0 ") 1 6 3 mm (6 .4 2 ") 1 2 mm (0 .4 7 ") dn 50 2" dn 80 3,5" 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 ≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ fig. 36: vegapuls 63 - h...
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Vegapuls 63 - hygienic fitting 3 1 2 3 4 8 mm (0 .3 2 ") ø 92 mm (3.62") ø 124 mm (4.88") 1 0 0 mm (3 .9 4 ") 8 mm (0 .3 2 ") 1 0 0 mm (3 .9 4 ") 1 6 3 mm (6 .4 2 ") 1 4 mm (0 .5 5 ") 1 6 3 mm (6 .4 2 ") 1 4 mm (0 .5 5 ") ø 94 mm (3.70") ø 133 mm (5.24") fig. 37: vegapuls 63 - hygienic fitting 3 1 bol...
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Vegapuls 63 - hygienic fitting 4 1 2 ø 84 mm (3.31") ø 114 mm (4.45") 1 6 3 mm (6 .4 2 ") 1 4 mm (0 .5 5 ") 1 0 0 mm (3 .9 4 ") 8 mm (0 .3 2 ") fig. 38: vegapuls 63 - hygienic fitting 4 1 sms dn 51 2 sms dn 76 vegapuls 63 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 69 11 supplement 36511 -en -091023.
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11 .3 industrial property rights vega product lines are global protected by industrial property rights. Further information see http://www.Vega.Com . Only in u.S.A.: further information see patent label at the sensor housing. Vega produktfamilien sind weltweit geschützt durch gewerbliche schutzrecht...
Page 71: Index
Index a accessory - external indicating and adjustment unit 10 - flanges 11 - indicating and adjustment module 10 - interface adapter 10 - protective cap 10 adjustment 33 - max. Adjustment 33 - min. Adjustment 33 adjustment system 29 application - bulk solid 32 - liquid 31 - standpipe 31 c cable ent...
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Vega grieshaber kg am hohenstein 113 77761 schiltach germany phone +49 7836 50-0 fax +49 7836 50-201 e-mail: info@de.Vega.Com www.Vega.Com printing date: iso 9001 all statements concerning scope of delivery, application, practical use and operating conditions of the sensors and processing systems co...