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Vega VEGAPULS 66 Operating Instructions Manual

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

Summary of VEGAPULS 66

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    Operating instructions vegapuls 66 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire r adar.

  • Page 2: Contents

    Contents 1 about this document 1.1 f unction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1.2 t arget group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1.3 s ymbolism used. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 2 for your safety 2.1 a uthor...

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    7.3 p arameter adjustment with ams™ and pdm . . . . . . . 45 7.4 s aving the parameter adjustment data . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 8 maintenance and fault rectification 8.1 m aintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 8.2 r emove interferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 4: 1 About This Document

    1 about this document 1.1 function t his 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: 2 For Your Safety

    2 for your safety 2.1 authorised personnel a ll operations described in this operating instructions manual must be carried out only by trained specialist personnel authorised by the plant operator. D uring work on and with the device the required personal protective equipment must always be worn. 2....

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    D uring the entire duration of use, the user is obliged to determine the compliance of the required occupational safety measures with the current valid rules and regulations and also take note of new regulations. 2.5 safety label on the instrument t he safety approval markings and safety tips on the...

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    L t he instrument must not cause any interfering emissions l t he device must be insensitive to interfering immissions, including those that may cause undesirable operating conditions. T he instrument was tested and meets the limit values for a digital instrument of class b, according to part 15 of ...

  • Page 8: 3 Product Description

    3 product description 3.1 configuration t he scope of delivery encompasses: l vegapuls 66 radar sensor l d ocumentation - this operating instructions manual - s afety manual 31338 "vegapuls series 60 - 4 … 20 ma/ hart" ( optionally) - o perating instructions manual 27835 "indicating and adjust- ment ...

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    3 2 1 fig. 1: vegapuls 66 - flange version with plastic housing 1 housing cover with integrated plicscom (optional) 2 housing with electronics 3 process fitting with antenna system t he type label contains the most important data for identification and use of the instrument: l s ensor type l a rticle a...

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    W ith the version without antenna horn, the antenna system is formed in conjunction with a measuring tube (surge or bypass tube). This version is particularly suitable for measurement of solvents and liquid gases. F or pressures up to 160 bar (2320 psi) and temperatures up to 400 °c (752 °f) there a...

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    T he packaging of standard instruments consists of environment- friendly, recyclable cardboard. For special versions, pe foam or pe foil is also used. Dispose of the packaging material via specialised recycling companies. T ransport must be carried out under consideration of the notes on the transpo...

  • Page 12: 4 Mounting

    4 mounting 4.1 general instructions s elect an installation position you can easily reach for mounting and connecting as well as later retrofitting of an indicating and adjustment module. The housing can be rotated by 330° without the use of any tools. You can also install the indicating and adjustme...

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    1 3 2 100% 0% 4 fig. 3: measuring range (operating range), max. Measuring distance and reference plane 1 full 2 empty (max. Measuring distance) 3 measuring range 4 reference plane information: i f the medium reaches the antenna, buildup can form on it and cause faulty measurements later on. T he emi...

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    1 fig. 4: position of the polarisation plane with vegapuls 66 1 marking hole m ake sure that all parts of the instrument in contact with the measured product, especially the sensor element, process seal and process fi tting, are suitable for the existing process conditions such as process pressure, p...

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    1 2 > 500 mm fig. 5: mounting on round vessel tops 1 reference plane 2 vessel center or symmetry axis i n 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. 6: vessel ...

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    Fig. 7: inflowing liquid t he socket piece should be dimensioned in such a way that the antenna end protrudes at least 10 mm (0.4 in) out of the socket. Ca. 10 mm fig. 8: recommended socket mounting i f the socket height cannot be maintained, an antenna extension will be necessary. This prevents from...

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    Ca. 10 mm fig. 9: tube extension tip: vegapuls 66 is optionally also available with antenna extension. H ence the antenna length can be selected such that the antenna end protrudes 10 mm (0.4 in) out of the socket. A lign the sensor in liquids as vertical as possible to the product surface to achiev...

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    I f large vessel installations such as struts or supports cause false echoes, these can be attenuated through supplementary measures. S mall, inclined sheet metal baffles above the installations scatter the radar signals and prevent direct interfering reflections. Fig. 11: cover smooth profiles with defl...

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    B y using a standpipe, the influence of vessel installations and turbulence can be excluded. Under these prerequisites, the meas- urement of products with low dielectric values (from dk value 1.6) is possible. Note: m easurement in a standpipe is not recommended for very adhesive products. S urge or ...

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    A lign the sensor in such a way that the polarisation marking on the sensor flange is in the same plane as the tube holes or the tube connection openings (see illustration: "vegapuls in a bypass tube"). 100% 0% 1 > 500 mm fig. 14: vegapuls 66 in a bypass tube. The polarisation marking on the process ...

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    1 2 3 4 fig. 15: polarisation level - view from top to the sensor and bypass tube. The sensor housing is not shown. 1 position of the polarisation level 2 flange hole 3 upper tube connection 4 polarisation marking vegapuls 66 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 21 4 m ounting 28438 -en -090305.

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    5 connecting to power supply 5.1 preparing the connection a lways keep in mind the following safety instructions: l c onnect only in the complete absence of line voltage l i f overvoltage surges are expected, overvoltage arresters should be installed tip: w e recommend using vega overvoltage arreste...

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    Caution: n o grease should be used when screwing the npt cable gland or steel tube into the threaded insert. Standard grease can contain additives that corrode the connection between threaded insert and housing. This would influence the stability of the connection and the tightness of the housing. I ...

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    7 i nsert the wire ends into the open terminals according to the wiring plan fig. 16: connection steps 6 and 7 8 p ress down the opening levers of the terminals, you will hear the terminal spring closing 9 c heck the hold of the wires in the terminals by lightly pulling on them 10 c onnect the scree...

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    5 5 5 5 1 2 4 3 fig. 17: material versions, single chamber housing 1 plastic 2 aluminium 3 stainless steel, investment casting 4 stainless steel, electro-polished 5 filter element for air pressure compensation of all material versions. Blind stopper with version ip 66/ip 68, 1 bar for aluminium and ...

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    I2c display 1 1 2 5 6 7 8 fig. 19: wiring plan, single chamber housing 1 voltage supply/signal output 5.4 wiring plan, double chamber housing t he following illustration apply to non-ex as well as ex ia versions. The e xd version is described in the next subchapter. 1 2 3 4 5 fig. 20: double chamber...

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    1 3 2 display 1 2 5 6 7 8 i²c fig. 21: electronics compartment, double chamber housing 1 plug connector for vegaconnect (i²c interface) 2 internal connection cable to the connection compartment 3 terminals for vegadis 61 3 1 2 display 1 2 i²c fig. 22: connection compartment, double chamber housing 1...

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    I2c 1 1 2 fig. 23: wiring plan, double chamber housing 1 voltage supply/signal output 5.5 wiring plan double chamber housing ex d 1 2 3 4 5 fig. 24: double chamber housing 1 housing cover, connection compartment 2 blind stopper or plug m12 x 1 for vegadis 61 (optional) 3 housing cover, electronics c...

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    1 3 2 display 1 2 5 6 7 8 i²c fig. 25: electronics compartment, double chamber housing 1 plug connector for vegaconnect (i²c interface) 2 internal connection cable to the connection compartment 3 terminals for vegadis 61 1 2 1 2 fig. 26: connection compartment double chamber housing ex d 1 spring-lo...

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    1 1 2 fig. 27: wiring plan double chamber housing ex d 1 voltage supply/signal output 5.6 wiring plan - version ip 66/ip 68, 1 bar + - 1 2 fig. 28: wire assignment, connection cable 1 brown (+) and blue (-) to power supply or to the processing system 2 shielding 5.7 switch on phase a fter connecting...

  • Page 31: Module Plicscom

    6 set up with the indicating and adjustment module plicscom 6.1 short description t he indicating and adjustment module is used for measured value display, adjustment and diagnosis. It can be mounted in the following housing versions and instruments: l a ll sensors of the plics ® instrument family, ...

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    Fig. 29: insert indicating and adjustment module note: i f you intend to retrofit the instrument with an indicating and adjustment module for continuous measured value indication, a higher cover with an inspection glass is required. 32 vegapuls 66 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 6 s et up with the indicati...

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    6.3 adjustment system 1.1 2 3 1 fig. 30: indicating and adjustment elements 1 lc display 2 indication of the menu item number 3 adjustment keys l [ok] key: - m ove to the menu overview - c onfirm selected menu - e dit parameter - s ave value l [->] key to select: - menu change - list entry - s elect ...

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    6.4 setup procedure i n hart-multidrop mode (several sensors on one input) the address must be set before continuing with the parameter adjustment. You will fi nd a detailed description in the operating instructions manual " indicating and adjustment module" or in the online help of pactware or dtm. ...

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    ▶ b asic adjustment d isplay d iagnostics s ervice i nfo 2 s elect the menu item "basic adjustment" with [->] and confirm with [ok] . N ow the menu item "min. Adjustment" is displayed. M in. Adjustment 0.00 % = 5.000 m(d) 4.000 m(d) 3 p repare the % value for editing with [ok] and set the cursor to t...

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    L iquid a ccording to the conductivity and the dielectric value of liquids, the reflection properties can differ considerably. Therefore additional options such as "solvent", "chem. Mixture" and "water based" are offered below the menu item liquid. W ith solids, you can also choose between "powder/dust...

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    Caution: n ote the following, if vegapuls 66 is used as part of an overfill protection system according to whg: i f a linearisation curve is selected, the measuring signal is no longer compulsorily linear proportional to the level. This must be taken into consideration by the user, particularly when ...

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    T he menu item "extended setting" offers the possibility to optimise vegapuls 66 for applications in which the level changes very quickly. For this reason, select the function "quick level change > 1 m/ min.". E xtended setting quick level change > 1 m/min. Note: s ince with the function "quick level...

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    Basic adjustment i f the "reset" is carried out, the sensor resets the values of the following menu items to the reset values (see chart): 1) menu item reset value m ax. Adjustment 0 m(d) m in. Adjustment 30 m(d) (vegapuls 61, 63, 65, 67) 35 m(d) (vegapuls 62, 66) 70 m(d) (vegapuls 68) m edium l iqu...

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    6.5 menu schematic information: d epending on the version and application, the light-coloured menu windows are not always available or offer nor selection possibility. Basic adjustment 1 ▶ b asic adjustment d isplay d iagnostics s ervice i nfo 1.1 m in. Adjustment 0.00 % = 30.000 m(d) 0.665 m(d) 1.2 ...

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    3.1 p ointer d istance min.: 0.234 m(d) d istance max.: 5.385 m(d) 3.2 m eas. Reliability 15 db s ensor status ok 3.3 c urve selection echo curve ▼ 3.4 e cho curve presentation of the echo curve service 4 b asic adjustment d isplay d iagnostics ▶ s ervice i nfo 4.1 g ating out of false signals chang...

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    6.6 saving the parameter adjustment data i t is recommended noting the adjusted data, e.G. In this operating instructions manual and archive them afterwards. They are hence available for multiple use or service purposes. I f vegapuls 66 is equipped with an indicating and adjustment module, the most ...

  • Page 43: Programs

    7 setup with pactware and other adjustment programs 7.1 connecting the pc 3 1 2 fig. 31: connection of the pc via vegaconnect directly to the sensor 1 usb cable to the pc 2 vegaconnect 3 sensor 1 2 3 4 open twist usb lock fig. 32: connection via i²c connection cable 1 i²c bus (com.) interface on the...

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    N ecessary components: l vegapuls 66 l pc with pactware and suitable vega dtm l vegaconnect l p ower supply unit or processing system 1 2 4 3 open twist usb lo ck fig. 33: connecting the pc via hart to the signal cable 1 vegapuls 66 2 hart resistor 250 Ω (optional depending on processing) 3 connecti...

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    Note: k eep in mind that for setup of vegapuls 66, dtm-collection in the actual version must be used. A ll currently available vega dtms are provided in the dtm collection on cd and can be obtained from the responsible vega agency for a token fee. This cd includes also the up-to-date pactware versio...

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    8 maintenance and fault rectification 8.1 maintenance w hen used in the correct way, no special maintenance is required in normal operation. 8.2 remove interferences t he operator of the system is responsible for taken suitable measures to remove interferences. A maximum of reliability is ensured. Ne...

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    ? C urrent signal greater than 22 ma or less than 3.6 ma l e lectronics module defective à exchange instrument or return instrument for repair i n ex applications, the regulations for the wiring of intrinsically safe circuits must be observed. ? E 013 l no measured value available à sensor in boot p...

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    Information: w hen loading on site, first of all the order data must be downloaded from the internet (see operating instructions manual "oscillator"). T he electronics modules are adapted to the respective sensor and distinguish also in the signal output or power supply. 8.4 software update t he foll...

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    L p lease ask the agency serving you for the address of your return shipment. You can find the respective agency on our website www.Vega.Com under: "company - vega worldwide" vegapuls 66 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 49 8 m aintenance and fault rectification 28438 -en -090305.

  • Page 50: 9 Dismounting

    9 dismounting 9.1 dismounting steps warning: b efore dismounting, be aware of dangerous process conditions such as e.G. Pressure in the vessel, high temperatures, corrosive or toxic products etc. T ake note of chapters "mounting" and "connecting to power supply" and carry out the listed steps in rev...

  • Page 51: 10 Supplement

    10 supplement 10.1 technical data general data 316l corresponds to 1.4404 or 1.4435 m aterials, wetted parts - p rocess fitting 316l, h astelloy c22 plated - a ntenna 316l, h astelloy c22 - a ntenna cone ptfe (tfm 1600), ceramic (99.7 % al 2 o 3 ) - seal, antenna system fkm (v iton), ffkm (kalrez 637...

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    Reference conditions to measuring accuracy (similar to din en 60770-1) r eference conditions according to din en 61298-1 - t emperature + 18 … +30 °c (+64 … +86 °f) - r elative humidity 45 … 75 % - a ir pressure 860 … 1060 mbar/86 … 106 kpa (12.5 … 15.4 psig) o ther reference conditions - r eflector ...

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    1,0 m (3.28 ft) 35 m (114.8 ft) 20 mm (0.788 in) 10 mm (0.394 in) - 10 mm (- 0.394 in) - 20 mm (- 0.788 in) 0 fig. 34: deviation vegapuls 66 influence of the ambient temperature to the sensor electronics 6) a verage temperature coefficient of the zero signal (temperature error) 0.03 %/10 k influence of ...

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    Process conditions f or the process temperature and the vessel pressure, you also have to note the specifications on the type label! Always the lowest value is applicable! P rocess temperature (measured on the process fitting depending on process seal - fkm (v iton) -40 … +150 °c (-40 … +302 °f) - ffk...

  • Page 55

    Electromechanical data - version ip 66/ip 67 and ip 66/ip 68; 0.2 bar c able entry/plug 8) - s ingle chamber housing l 1 x cable gland m20 x 1.5 (cable: ø 5 … 9 mm), 1 x blind stopper m20 x 1.5 or: l 1 x closing cap m20 x 1.5; 1 x blind stopper m 20 x 1.5 or: l 1 x closing cap ½ npt, 1 x blind plug ...

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    - d iameter approx. 8 mm (0.315 in) - c olour - standard pe b lack - c olour - standard pur b lue - c olour - ex-version b lue indicating and adjustment module v oltage supply and data transmission through the sensor i ndication lc display in dot matrix a djustment elements 4 keys p rotection - unas...

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    1000 750 500 250 14 18 16 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 Ω v 4 1 2 3 fig. 35: voltage diagram 1 hart load 2 voltage limit eex-ia instrument 3 voltage limit non-ex/exd instrument 4 operating voltage electrical protective measures p rotection, depending on housing version - p lastic housing ip 66/ip 67 - ...

  • Page 58

    Approvals d epending on the version, instruments with approvals can have different technical data. F or these instruments, the corresponding approval documents have to be taken into account. T hese are part of the delivery or can be downloaded under www.Vega.Com via "vega tools" and " serial number s...

  • Page 59

    10.2 dimensions housing in protection ip 66/ip 68 (0.2 bar) ~ 69 mm (2.72") ø 77 mm (3.03") 1 1 2 m m (4 13 / 32 ") m20x1,5/ ½ npt ~ 69 mm (2.72") ø 77 mm (3.03") 1 1 7 m m (4 .6 1 ") m20x1,5/ ½ npt ~ 87 mm (3.43") m16x1,5 ø 84 mm (3.31") 1 2 0 m m (4 .7 2 ") m20x1,5/ ½ npt ~ 87 mm (3.43") m16x1,5 ø...

  • Page 60

    Housing in protection ip 66/ip 68 (1 bar) 1 1 7 mm (4 .6 1 ") ~ 103 mm (4.06") ø 77 mm (3.03") 1 1 6 mm (4 .5 7 ") ~ 150 mm (5.91") ø 84 mm (3.31") 1 2 0 mm (4 .7 2 ") ~ 105 mm (4.13") ø 84 mm (3.31") m20x1,5 2 m20x1,5/ ½ npt m16x1,5 3 m20x1,5 m20x1,5 1 fig. 37: housing versions in protection ip 66/...

  • Page 61

    Vegapuls 66 - standard version d k d x y b 6 0 m m (2 .3 6 ") d b k x y d dn 50 pn 40 165 20 125 4x ø 18 - - dn 80 pn 40 200 24 160 8x ø 18 75 68 dn 100 pn 16 220 20 180 8x ø 18 96 113 dn 150 pn 16 285 22 240 8x ø 22 146 205 dn 200 pn 16 340 24 295 12x ø 22 196 296 dn 250 pn 16 405 26 355 12x ø 26 2...

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    Vegapuls 66 - standard version with rinsing air connection 1 2 k d x d 1 3 6 m m (5 .3 5 ") y 2 1 ,5 m m (0 .8 5 ") 55 mm (2.17") 67 mm (2.64") b d b k x y d dn 50 pn 40 165 20 125 4x ø 18 - - dn 80 pn 40 200 24 160 8x ø 18 75 68 dn 100 pn 16 220 20 180 8x ø 18 96 113 dn 150 pn 16 285 22 240 8x ø 22...

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    Vegapuls 66 - high temperature versions 2 0 0 mm (7 .8 7 ") 3 3 7 mm (1 3 .2 7 ") 2 1 fig. 40: vegapuls 66 - high temperature version 1 for process temperatures up to 250 °c (482 °f) 2 for process temperatures up to 400 °c (752 °f) vegapuls 66 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 63 10 s upplement 28438 -en -0...

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    10.3 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 schutzrechte...

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    Vegapuls 66 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 65 10 s upplement 28438 -en -090305.

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    66 vegapuls 66 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 10 s upplement 28438 -en -090305.

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    Vegapuls 66 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 67 10 s upplement 28438 -en -090305.

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    Vega g rieshaber kg a m hohenstein 113 77761 s chiltach g ermany p hone +49 7836 50-0 f ax +49 7836 50-201 e- mail: info@de.Vega.Com www.Vega.Com p rinting date: iso 9001 a ll statements concerning scope of delivery, application, practical use and operating conditions of the sensors and processing s...