Vega VEGAPULS 67 Operating Instructions Manual

Manual is about: Radar sensor for continuous level measurement of bulk solids

Summary of VEGAPULS 67

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    Operating instructions radar sensor for continuous level measurement of bulk solids vegapuls 67 hart and accumulator pack document id: 40795.

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    2 contents vegapuls 67 • hart and accumulator pack 40795-en-160224 contents 1 about this document 1.1 function ........................................................................................................................... 4 1.2 target group .................................................

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    3 contents vegapuls 67 • hart and accumulator pack 40795-en-160224 9.4 rectify faults ................................................................................................................... 58 9.5 exchanging the electronics module ............................................................

  • Page 4: 1  About This Document

    4 1 about this document vegapuls 67 • hart and accumulator pack 40795-en-160224 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 67 • hart and accumulator pack 40795-en-160224 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 67 • hart and accumulator pack 40795-en-160224 2.5 ce conformity thedevicefulfillsthelegalrequirementsoftheapplicableecguide- lines.Byaffixingthecemarking,weconfirmsuccessfultestingofthe product. Youcanfindthececertificateofconformityinthedownloadsection of our homepage....

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    7 2 for your safety vegapuls 67 • hart and accumulator pack 40795-en-160224 modificationsnotexpresslyapprovedbythemanufacturerwillleadto expiry of the operating licence according to fcc/ic. The instrument is in conformity with rss-210 of the ic regulations. The instrument may only be used in closed ...

  • Page 8: 3  Product Description

    8 3 product description vegapuls 67 • hart and accumulator pack 40795-en-160224 3 product description 3.1 configuration thetypelabelcontainsthemostimportantdataforidentificationand use of the instrument: 2 1 15 13 14 12 11 5 3 6 4 7 8 10 9 fig. 1: layout of the type label (example) 1 instrument type...

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    9 3 product description vegapuls 67 • hart and accumulator pack 40795-en-160224 this operating instructions manual applies to the following instrument versions: • hardware from 2.1.0 • software from 4.5.1 the scope of delivery encompasses: • radar sensor with integrated accumulator • battery charger...

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    10 3 product description vegapuls 67 • hart and accumulator pack 40795-en-160224 foil is also used. Dispose of the packaging material via specialised recycling companies. Transport must be carried out in due consideration of the notes on the transport packaging. Nonobservance of these instructions c...

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    11 3 product description vegapuls 67 • hart and accumulator pack 40795-en-160224 the supplementary electronics "power pack" is a replacement part for sensors with integrated accumulator. Youcanfindfurtherinformationintheoperatinginstructions"sup- plementary electronics for 4 … 20 ma/hart and power p...

  • Page 12: 4 Mounting

    12 4 mounting vegapuls 67 • hart and accumulator pack 40795-en-160224 4 mounting 4.1 general instructions oninstrumentswiththreadedprocessfitting,thehexagonmustbe tightenedwithasuitablewrench.Fortheproperwrenchsizesee chapter "dimensions". Warning: the housing must not be used to screw the instrumen...

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    13 4 mounting vegapuls 67 • hart and accumulator pack 40795-en-160224 prior to setup you have to replace these protective caps with ap- proved cable glands or close the openings with suitable blind plugs. 4.2 collaroradapterflange formountingtheinstrumentonasocket,acombicompressionflange fordn80(asm...

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    14 4 mounting vegapuls 67 • hart and accumulator pack 40795-en-160224 fig. 3: radar sensor with mounting strap the strap is supplied unassembled and must be screwed to the sensor before setup with three hexagon socket screws m5 x 10 and spring washers. Max. Torque, see chapter "technical data". Requ...

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    15 4 mounting vegapuls 67 • hart and accumulator pack 40795-en-160224 fig. 5: turning by fastening in the centre 4.4 mounting instructions for tight installation of the version with plastic horn antenna with com- pressionoradapterflange,thefollowingconditionsmustbefulfilled: 1. Usesuitableflatseal,e...

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    16 4 mounting vegapuls 67 • hart and accumulator pack 40795-en-160224 if you cannot maintain this distance, you should carry out a false signal storage during setup. This applies particularly if buildup on the vessel wall is expected. In such cases, we recommend repeating the false signal storage at...

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    17 4 mounting vegapuls 67 • hart and accumulator pack 40795-en-160224 fig. 9: mounting of the radar sensor with inflowing medium - filling from the side acorrespondingcollarflangefordn80(asme3"orjis80)aswell asasuitableadapterflangeareavailableformountingvegapuls 67. With the housing versions plasti...

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    18 4 mounting vegapuls 67 • hart and accumulator pack 40795-en-160224 fig. 10: recommended socket mounting ifthemediumhasgoodreflectiveproperties,vegapuls67can also be mounted on a longer socket piece. Recommended values forsocketheightsarespecifiedinthefollowingillustration.Youmust carry out a fals...

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    19 4 mounting vegapuls 67 • hart and accumulator pack 40795-en-160224 fig. 12: alignment in silos to detect nearly the complete vessel volume the sensor should be directed in such a way that the measuring beam reaches the lowest level in the vessel, i.E. The outlet. Fig. 13: mounting in open vessel ...

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    20 4 mounting vegapuls 67 • hart and accumulator pack 40795-en-160224 fig. 14: mounting on the vessel ceiling caution: when mounting on the vessel ceiling mark sure that the sensor does notoverfill.Dependingonthemeasuredproduct,thiscancausea mechanical damage. In a cylindrical silo with conical outl...

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    21 4 mounting vegapuls 67 • hart and accumulator pack 40795-en-160224 thesensorsdonotinfluenceeachother. Information: keep in mind that for these applications, the sensors are designed for relatively slow level changes. If the sensor is used on a movable boom, the max. Measuring rate must be observe...

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    22 4 mounting vegapuls 67 • hart and accumulator pack 40795-en-160224 fig. 18: agitators for level measurements in concrete silos, the sensors are often mounted in protective boxes. These boxes can be for example metal- lic, closed subsurface enclosures. Minimalamountsofstrayradiationfromthesensorca...

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    23 4 mounting vegapuls 67 • hart and accumulator pack 40795-en-160224 fig. 20: installation and orientation in multiple chamber silos fig. 21: installation and orientation in multiple chamber silos air rinsing is useful for avoiding buildup, particularly when there is strong condensation. Since vega...

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    24 4 mounting vegapuls 67 • hart and accumulator pack 40795-en-160224 fig. 22: purging air connection.

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    25 5 connecting to power supply vegapuls 67 • hart and accumulator pack 40795-en-160224 5 connecting to power supply 5.1 connection of the battery charger we recommended charging the integrated accumulator completely beforesettinguptheinstrument.Youcanfindthechargingtimein chapter "technical data". ...

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    26 5 connecting to power supply vegapuls 67 • hart and accumulator pack 40795-en-160224 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. 25: supply room 1 internal connection of the socket for the battery charger 2 mode switch 3 led gree...

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    27 5 connecting to power supply vegapuls 67 • hart and accumulator pack 40795-en-160224 1 fig. 26: switch on/off button outside on the housing 1 on/off button after switching on, the instrument carries out a self-check for approxi- mately 30 s: • internal check of the electronics • indication of the...

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    28 6 set up with the display and adjustment module vegapuls 67 • hart and accumulator pack 40795-en-160224 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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    29 6 set up with the display and adjustment module vegapuls 67 • hart and accumulator pack 40795-en-160224 1 2 fig. 28: installing the display and adjustment module in the double chamber housing 1 in the electronics compartment 2 in the terminal compartment note: ifyouintendtoretrofittheinstrumentwi...

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    30 6 set up with the display and adjustment module vegapuls 67 • hart and accumulator pack 40795-en-160224 – move to the menu overview – confirmselectedmenu – edit parameter – save value • [->] key: – presentation, change measured value – select list entry – select menu items in the quick setup – se...

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    31 6 set up with the display and adjustment module vegapuls 67 • hart and accumulator pack 40795-en-160224 this menu item is used to select the national language for further pa- rameter adjustment. You can change the selection via the menu item "setup - display, menu language". With the "ok" key you...

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    32 6 set up with the display and adjustment module vegapuls 67 • hart and accumulator pack 40795-en-160224 nationmustbeenteredforexactidentificationofindividualmeasuring points. The available digits comprise: • letters from a … z • numbers from 0 … 9 • special characters +, -, /, - eachmediumhasdiff...

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    33 6 set up with the display and adjustment module vegapuls 67 • hart and accumulator pack 40795-en-160224 the selection "standpipe" opens a new window in which the inner diameter of the applied standpipe is entered. The following features form the basis of the applications: storage tank: • setup: l...

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    34 6 set up with the display and adjustment module vegapuls 67 • hart and accumulator pack 40795-en-160224 – high accuracy – false signal suppression required stirrer vessel (reactor): • setup:allvesselsizespossible • product speed: – fasttoslowfillingpossible – vesselisfilledandemptiedveryoften • v...

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    35 6 set up with the display and adjustment module vegapuls 67 • hart and accumulator pack 40795-en-160224 • vessel: – lateral outlets and inlets – joinslikeflanges,weldjoints – shifting of the running time in the tube • process/measurement conditions: – condensation – buildup – separation of oil an...

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    36 6 set up with the display and adjustment module vegapuls 67 • hart and accumulator pack 40795-en-160224 – insensitive in the close range openflume(flowmeasurement): • rate of level change: slow level change • process/measurement conditions: – ice and condensation on the antenna possible – spiders...

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    37 6 set up with the display and adjustment module vegapuls 67 • hart and accumulator pack 40795-en-160224 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. Through this selection the operating range ...

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    38 6 set up with the display and adjustment module vegapuls 67 • hart and accumulator pack 40795-en-160224 if these values are not known, an adjustment with the distances of e.G. 10%and90%ispossible.Startingpointforthesedistancespecifica- tionsisalwaysthesealingsurfaceofthethreadorflange.Youcanfind ...

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    39 6 set up with the display and adjustment module vegapuls 67 • hart and accumulator pack 40795-en-160224 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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    40 6 set up with the display and adjustment module vegapuls 67 • hart and accumulator pack 40795-en-160224 the default setting is min. Current 3.8 ma and max. Current 20.5 ma. In this menu item, the pin is activated/deactivated permanently. Enteringa4-digitpinprotectsthesensordataagainstunauthorized...

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    41 6 set up with the display and adjustment module vegapuls 67 • hart and accumulator pack 40795-en-160224 the default setting for the indication value is e.G. Distance with radar sensors. The optionally integrated background lighting can be adjusted via the adjustment menu. The function depends on ...

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    42 6 set up with the display and adjustment module vegapuls 67 • hart and accumulator pack 40795-en-160224 in this menu item you can simulate measured values via the current output. This allows the signal path to be tested, e.G. Through down- stream indicating instruments or the input card of the co...

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    43 6 set up with the display and adjustment module vegapuls 67 • hart and accumulator pack 40795-en-160224 theselectedcurveiscontinuouslyupdated.Asubmenuwithzoom functions is opened with the [ok] key: • "x-zoom":zoomfunctionforthemeas.Distance • "y-zoom":1,2,5and10xsignalmagnificationin"db" • "unzoo...

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    44 6 set up with the display and adjustment module vegapuls 67 • hart and accumulator pack 40795-en-160224 2. Confirmagainwith[ok]. 3. Confirmagainwith[ok]. 4. Confirmagainwith[ok] and enter the actual distance from the sensor to the product surface. 5. All interfering signals in this section are de...

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    45 6 set up with the display and adjustment module vegapuls 67 • hart and accumulator pack 40795-en-160224 for these vessels. They represent the correlation between the level percentage and vessel volume. By activating the appropriate curve, the volume percentage of the vessel is displayed correctly...

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    46 6 set up with the display and adjustment module vegapuls 67 • hart and accumulator pack 40795-en-160224 delivery status: restoring the parameter settings at the time of ship- mentfromthefactoryincl.Theorder-specificsettings.Acreatedfalse signalsuppression,user-programmablelinearizationcurveaswell...

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    47 6 set up with the display and adjustment module vegapuls 67 • hart and accumulator pack 40795-en-160224 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 switched on additiona...

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    48 6 set up with the display and adjustment module vegapuls 67 • hart and accumulator pack 40795-en-160224 the copied data are permanently saved in an eeprom memory in the display and adjustment module and remain there even in case of power failure. From there, they can be written into one or more s...

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    49 6 set up with the display and adjustment module vegapuls 67 • hart and accumulator pack 40795-en-160224 6.5 saving the parameter adjustment data we recommended noting the adjusted data, e.G. In this operating instructions manual, and archiving them afterwards. They are thus available for multiple...

  • Page 50: 7  Setup With Pactware

    50 7 setup with pactware vegapuls 67 • hart and accumulator pack 40795-en-160224 7 setup with pactware 7.1 connect the pc 3 1 2 fig. 31: connection of the pc directly to the sensor via the interface adapter 1 usb cable to the pc 2 interface adapter vegaconnect 3 sensor 1 5 2 4 3 open twist usb lock ...

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    51 7 setup with pactware vegapuls 67 • hart and accumulator pack 40795-en-160224 alsousuallyequippedwithasufficientcurrentlimitationresistance.In such cases, the interface converter can be connected parallel to the 4 … 20 ma cable (dashed line in the previous illustration). 7.2 parameter adjustment ...

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    52 7 setup with pactware vegapuls 67 • hart and accumulator pack 40795-en-160224 in the full version there is also an extended print function for complete project documentation as well as a save function for measured value and echo curves. In addition, there is a tank calculation program as well as ...

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    53 8 set up with other systems vegapuls 67 • hart and accumulator pack 40795-en-160224 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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    54 9 diagnosis, asset management and service vegapuls 67 • hart and accumulator pack 40795-en-160224 9 diagnosis, asset management and service 9.1 maintenance if the instrument is used correctly, no maintenance is required in normal operation. Insomeapplications,buildupontheantennasystemcaninfluence...

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    55 9 diagnosis, asset management and service vegapuls 67 • hart and accumulator pack 40795-en-160224 • pc with pactware/dtm • control system with edd • display and adjustment module further echo curves: up to 10 echo curves can be stored in a ring bufferinthismemorysection.Furtherechocurvesarestored...

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    56 9 diagnosis, asset management and service vegapuls 67 • hart and accumulator pack 40795-en-160224 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...

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    57 9 diagnosis, asset management and service vegapuls 67 • hart and accumulator pack 40795-en-160224 code text message cause rectification devspec state in cmd 48 f125 impermissible electronics temperature – temperature of the electronics in the non- specifiedrange – check ambient tem- perature – is...

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    58 9 diagnosis, asset management and service vegapuls 67 • hart and accumulator pack 40795-en-160224 code text message cause rectification devspec state in cmd 48 s601 overfilling – danger of vessel overfilling – make sure that there is nofurtherfilling – check level in the vessel bit 6 of byte 14…2...

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    59 9 diagnosis, asset management and service vegapuls 67 • hart and accumulator pack 40795-en-160224 • checking the output signal • 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 bed...

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    60 9 diagnosis, asset management and service vegapuls 67 • hart and accumulator pack 40795-en-160224 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 s...

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    61 9 diagnosis, asset management and service vegapuls 67 • hart and accumulator pack 40795-en-160224 fault description error pattern cause rectification 7. Measured value jumps sporadically to- wards 100 % during emptying level time 0 – changing condensation or con- tamination on the antenna – carry...

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    62 9 diagnosis, asset management and service vegapuls 67 • hart and accumulator pack 40795-en-160224 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 software update ...

  • Page 63: 10 Dismount

    63 10 dismount vegapuls 67 • hart and accumulator pack 40795-en-160224 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 64: 11 Supplement

    64 11 supplement vegapuls 67 • hart and accumulator pack 40795-en-160224 11 supplement 11.1 technical data general data 316l corresponds to 1.4404 or 1.4435 materials, wetted parts Ʋ adapterflange pp-gf30 black Ʋ seal,adapterflange fkm (cog vi500), epdm (cog ap310) Ʋ antenna pbt-gf 30 Ʋ focussing le...

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    65 11 supplement vegapuls 67 • hart and accumulator pack 40795-en-160224 torques max. Torques Ʋ mounting screws, mounting strap on sensor housing 4 nm (2.950 lbf ft) Ʋ flangescrews,compressionflange dn 80 5 nm (3.689 lbf ft) Ʋ flangescrews,adapterflangedn100 7 nm (5.163 lbf ft) max. Torques for npt ...

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    66 11 supplement vegapuls 67 • hart and accumulator pack 40795-en-160224 accuracy (according to din en 60770-1) process reference conditions according to din en 61298-1 Ʋ temperature +18 … +30 °c (+64 … +86 °f) Ʋ relative humidity 45 … 75 % Ʋ air pressure 860 … 1060 mbar/86 … 106 kpa (12.5 … 15.4 ps...

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    67 11 supplement vegapuls 67 • hart and accumulator pack 40795-en-160224 Ʋ max. Power density at a distance of 1 m ambient conditions ambient, storage and transport tempera- ture -40 … +80 °c (-40 … +176 °f) process conditions process temperature (measured on the processfitting) -40 … +80 °c (-40 … ...

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    68 11 supplement vegapuls 67 • hart and accumulator pack 40795-en-160224 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 additional current output Ʋ digital dependi...

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    69 11 supplement vegapuls 67 • hart and accumulator pack 40795-en-160224 Ʋ aluminium housing, stainless steel housing - investment casting, stain- less steel housing - electro-polished ip 66/ip 68 (0.2 bar), nema 6p 5) protection rating (iec 61010-1) iii 11.2 dimensions the following dimensional dra...

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    70 11 supplement vegapuls 67 • hart and accumulator pack 40795-en-160224 vegapuls 67, version with mounting strap 75 mm (2.95") 107 mm (4.21") 115 mm (4.53") 19 mm (0.75") 98 mm (3.86") 15 mm (0.59") 8,5 mm (0.34") 9 mm (0.35") 85 mm (3.35") 12 mm (0.47") 9 mm (0.35") 12 mm (0.47") pp pbt-gf30 1.430...

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    71 11 supplement vegapuls 67 • hart and accumulator pack 40795-en-160224 vegapuls67,versionwithcompressionflange 126 mm (4.96") 10,5 mm (0.41") 19 mm (0.75") ø 75 mm (2.95") ø 115 mm (4.53") ø 156 mm (6.14") ø 200 mm (7.87") ø 21 mm (0.83") ø 107 mm (4.21") fig. 48: vegapuls 67, compression flange s...

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    72 11 supplement vegapuls 67 • hart and accumulator pack 40795-en-160224 vegapuls67,versionwithadapterflange 2 1 138 mm (5.43" ) 31 mm (1.22") 20 mm (0.79") 8 mm (0.32") ø 75 mm (2.95") ø 98 mm (3.86") fig. 49: vegapuls 67, adapter flange 1 adapter flange 2 seal.

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    73 11 supplement vegapuls 67 • hart and accumulator pack 40795-en-160224 11.3 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 in...

  • Page 74: Index

    74 index vegapuls 67 • hart and accumulator pack 40795-en-160224 index a adjustment 38 agitator 21 b backlight 41 c copy sensor settings 47 current output min./max. 39 current output mode 39 d damping 39 date/time 45 default values 46 deviation 59 device units 43 e echo curve – memory 54 – of the se...

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    75 notes vegapuls 67 • hart and accumulator pack 40795-en-160224.

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    Printing date: vega grieshaber kg am hohenstein 113 77761 schiltach germany 40795-en-160224 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...