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Vega VEGAPULS 67 Operating Instructions Manual - 4 Mounting

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

Summary of VEGAPULS 67

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    Operating instructions vegapuls 67 foundation fieldbus document id: 32941.

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    2 contents vegapuls 67 • foundation fieldbus 32941-en-170927 contents 1 about this document ............................................................................................................... 4 1.1 function ....................................................................................

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    3 contents vegapuls 67 • foundation fieldbus 32941-en-170927 8.1 maintenance, cleaning ................................................................................................... 48 8.2 rectify faults ..............................................................................................

  • Page 4: 1  About This Document

    4 1 about this document vegapuls 67 • foundation fieldbus 32941-en-170927 1 about this document 1.1 function this operating instructions manual provides all the information you need for mounting, connection and setup of the instrument. Further- more there are important instructions for maintenance, ...

  • Page 5: 2  For Your Safety

    5 2 for your safety vegapuls 67 • foundation fieldbus 32941-en-170927 2 for your safety 2.1 authorised personnel all operations described in this operating instructions manual must be carried out only by trained specialist personnel authorised by the plant operator. During work on and with the devic...

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    6 2 for your safety vegapuls 67 • foundation fieldbus 32941-en-170927 during the entire duration of use, the user is obliged to determine the compliance of the necessary occupational safety measures with the current valid rules and regulations and also take note of new regula- tions. To avoid any da...

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    7 2 for your safety vegapuls 67 • foundation fieldbus 32941-en-170927 note about this manual: this operating instructions manual is intended for use in a number of different countries. The illustrations show some applications of vegapuls 67 in atmospherically open vessels. These applications are not...

  • Page 8: 3  Product Description

    8 3 product description vegapuls 67 • foundation fieldbus 32941-en-170927 3 product description 3.1 configuration the scope of delivery encompasses: • radar sensor • documentation – quick setup guide vegapuls 67 – instructions for optional instrument features – ex-specific " safety instructions " (w...

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    9 3 product description vegapuls 67 • foundation fieldbus 32941-en-170927 the type label contains the most important data for identification and use of the instrument: • instrument type • article and serial number device • article numbers, documentation • technical data: approvals, antenna type, pro...

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    10 3 product description vegapuls 67 • foundation fieldbus 32941-en-170927 the optional heating requires its own operating voltage. You can find detailed information in the supplementary instructions manual " heat- ing for display and adjustment module ". This function is generally not available for...

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    11 3 product description vegapuls 67 • foundation fieldbus 32941-en-170927 parameter adjustment of these instruments, an adjustment software such as pactware with vega dtm is required. You can find further information in the operating instructions " interface adapter vegaconnect " (document-id 32628...

  • Page 12: 4 Mounting

    12 4 mounting vegapuls 67 • foundation fieldbus 32941-en-170927 4 mounting 4.1 general instructions select an installation position you can easily reach for mounting and connecting as well as later retrofitting of a display and adjustment module. The housing can be rotated by 330° without the use of...

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    13 4 mounting vegapuls 67 • foundation fieldbus 32941-en-170927 the reference plane for the measuring range of the sensors is the bearing surface on the side of the focussing lens. With the version with adapter flange, the reference plane is the lower side of the flange. 1 3 2 100% 0% 4 fig. 3: meas...

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    14 4 mounting vegapuls 67 • foundation fieldbus 32941-en-170927 make sure that all parts of the instrument coming in direct contact with the process, especially the sensor element, process seal and process fitting, are suitable for the existing process conditions, such as process pressure, process t...

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    15 4 mounting vegapuls 67 • foundation fieldbus 32941-en-170927 fig. 6: adjustment of the angle of inclination fig. 7: turning by fastening in the centre the compression flange allows mounting on a flange dn 80/ansi 3", the adapter flange on flanges dn 100/ansi 4" and dn 150/ansi 6" you can find dra...

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    16 4 mounting vegapuls 67 • foundation fieldbus 32941-en-170927 fig. 8: flange mounting of the radar sensor 4.3 mounting instructions mount vegapuls 67 at least 200 mm (7.874 in) away from the ves- sel wall. If you cannot maintain this distance, you should carry out a false signal suppression during...

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    17 4 mounting vegapuls 67 • foundation fieldbus 32941-en-170927 fig. 9: mounting in open vessel fig. 10: mounting on the vessel ceiling caution: when mounting on the vessel ceiling mark sure that the sensor does not overfill. Depending on the measured product, this can cause a mechanical damage. In ...

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    18 4 mounting vegapuls 67 • foundation fieldbus 32941-en-170927 r r r... / 1 3 / 1 2 fig. 11: orientation a corresponding collar flange for dn 80 (asme 3" or jis 80) as well as a suitable adapter flange are available for mounting vegapuls 67. With the housing versions plastic, aluminium single chamb...

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    19 4 mounting vegapuls 67 • foundation fieldbus 32941-en-170927 d h the below charts specify the max. Pipe socket length h depending on the diameter d. Socket diameter d socket length h 80 mm 300 mm 100 mm 400 mm 150 mm 500 mm socket diameter d socket length h 3" 11.8 in 4" 15.8 in 6" 19.7 in tip: i...

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    20 4 mounting vegapuls 67 • foundation fieldbus 32941-en-170927 fig. 14: alignment in silos the walls of multiple-chamber silos are often made of profile material, e.G. Profile sheeting, to ensure the required stability. If the radar sen- sor is mounted very close to a heavily structured vessel wall...

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    21 4 mounting vegapuls 67 • foundation fieldbus 32941-en-170927 fig. 16: installation and orientation in multiple chamber silos silo installations such as e.G. Ladders, level switches, struts, and also structured vessel walls, can cause false echoes that get superim- posed on the useful echo. The mo...

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    22 4 mounting vegapuls 67 • foundation fieldbus 32941-en-170927 fig. 18: purging air connection large material heaps are best measured with several instruments, which can be mounted on e.G. Traverse cranes. For this type of ap- plication it is advantageous to orient the sensor perpendicular to the b...

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    23 5 connecting to power supply vegapuls 67 • foundation fieldbus 32941-en-170927 5 connecting to power supply 5.1 preparing the connection always keep in mind the following safety instructions: warning: connect only in the complete absence of line voltage. • the electrical connection must only be c...

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    24 5 connecting to power supply vegapuls 67 • foundation fieldbus 32941-en-170927 but the protective effect against high frequency interference signals remains. The total capacitance of the cable and of all capacitors must not exceed 10 nf in ex applications. Take note of the corresponding installat...

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    25 5 connecting to power supply vegapuls 67 • foundation fieldbus 32941-en-170927 10. Connect the screen to the internal ground terminal, connect the external ground terminal to potential equalisation 11. Tighten the compression nut of the cable entry gland. The seal ring must completely encircle th...

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    26 5 connecting to power supply vegapuls 67 • foundation fieldbus 32941-en-170927 i²c 5 1 2 4 3 display typ: 1 2 5 6 7 8 bus sim. Fig. 22: electronics and terminal compartment - single chamber housing 1 spring-loaded terminals for foundation fieldbus connection 2 simulation switch ("on" = simulation...

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    27 5 connecting to power supply vegapuls 67 • foundation fieldbus 32941-en-170927 1 2 3 4 5 fig. 24: double chamber housing 1 housing cover - connection compartment 2 blind plug or plug m12 x 1 for vegadis 61 (optional) 3 housing cover - electronics compartment 4 filter element for air pressure comp...

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    28 5 connecting to power supply vegapuls 67 • foundation fieldbus 32941-en-170927 1 2 3 display 1 2 i2c fig. 26: terminal compartment - double chamber housing 1 spring-loaded terminals for voltage supply 2 plug connector for vegaconnect (i²c interface) 3 ground terminal for connection of the cable s...

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    29 5 connecting to power supply vegapuls 67 • foundation fieldbus 32941-en-170927 5.6 switch-on phase after vegapuls 67 is connected to voltage supply or after voltage recurrence, the instrument carries out a self-check for approx. 30 seconds. The following steps are carried out: • internal check of...

  • Page 30: Module Plicscom

    30 6 set up with the display and adjustment module plicscom vegapuls 67 • foundation fieldbus 32941-en-170927 6 set up with the display and adjustment module plicscom 6.1 short description the display and adjustment module is used for measured value display, adjustment and diagnosis. It can be mount...

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    31 6 set up with the display and adjustment module plicscom vegapuls 67 • foundation fieldbus 32941-en-170927 fig. 29: insert display and adjustment module note: if you intend to retrofit the instrument with a display and adjustment module for continuous measured value indication, a higher lid with ...

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    32 6 set up with the display and adjustment module plicscom vegapuls 67 • foundation fieldbus 32941-en-170927 – move to the menu overview – confirm selected menu – edit parameter – save value • [->] key to select: – menu change – select list entry – select editing position • [+] key: – change value ...

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    33 6 set up with the display and adjustment module plicscom vegapuls 67 • foundation fieldbus 32941-en-170927 2 1 3 0,5 m (19.68 ") 10 m (393.7 ") 100% 0% fig. 31: parameterization example 1 min. Level ≙ max. Meas. Distance 2 max. Level ≙ min. Meas. Distance 3 reference plane for this adjustment, th...

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    34 6 set up with the display and adjustment module plicscom vegapuls 67 • foundation fieldbus 32941-en-170927 3. Prepare the % value for editing with [ok] and set the cursor to the requested position with [->] . Set the requested percentage value with [+] and save with [ok] . The cursor jumps now to...

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    35 6 set up with the display and adjustment module plicscom vegapuls 67 • foundation fieldbus 32941-en-170927 vessel form silo enter the requested parameters via the appropriate keys, save your settings and jump to the next menu item with the [->] key. To suppress fluctuations in the measured value ...

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    36 6 set up with the display and adjustment module plicscom vegapuls 67 • foundation fieldbus 32941-en-170927 a singular designation should be entered for exact identification of individual measuring points. Sensor-tag sensor with this menu item, the basic adjustment is finished and you can now jump...

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    37 6 set up with the display and adjustment module plicscom vegapuls 67 • foundation fieldbus 32941-en-170927 with ultrasonic sensors, the " echo curve " represents the signal strength of the echoes over the measuring range. The unit of signal strength is "db". The signal strength enables the jusgem...

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    38 6 set up with the display and adjustment module plicscom vegapuls 67 • foundation fieldbus 32941-en-170927 detects and marks these false echoes, so that they are no longer taken into account for the level measurement. A false echo memory should be created with low level so that all potential inte...

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    39 6 set up with the display and adjustment module plicscom vegapuls 67 • foundation fieldbus 32941-en-170927 how to start the simulation: 1. Push [ok] 2. Select the requested simulation variable with [->] and confirm with [ok] . 3. Set the requested numerical value with [+] and [->] . 4. Push [ok] ...

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    40 6 set up with the display and adjustment module plicscom vegapuls 67 • foundation fieldbus 32941-en-170927 default setting like basic adjustment, but in addition, special parameters are reset to default values. 3) peak value indicator the min. And max. Distance values are reset to the actual valu...

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    41 6 set up with the display and adjustment module plicscom vegapuls 67 • foundation fieldbus 32941-en-170927 the following safety-relevant data are not read out or written: • pin copy sensor data copy sensor data? In this menu item, the pin is activated/deactivated permanently. Entering a 4-digit p...

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    42 6 set up with the display and adjustment module plicscom vegapuls 67 • foundation fieldbus 32941-en-170927 device id sensor-tag (pd_tag) • sensor details, e.G. Approval, process fitting, seal, measuring cell, measuring range, electronics, housing, cable entry, plug, cable length etc. Sensor chara...

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    43 6 set up with the display and adjustment module plicscom vegapuls 67 • foundation fieldbus 32941-en-170927 diagnostics basic adjustment 3 display ▶ diagnostics service info peak value indicator 3.1 distance min.: 0.234 m(d) distance max.: 5.385 m(d) meas. Certainty 3.2 15 db sensor status ok curv...

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    44 6 set up with the display and adjustment module plicscom vegapuls 67 • foundation fieldbus 32941-en-170927 if it is necessary to exchange the sensor, the display and adjustment module is inserted into the replacement instrument and the data are written into the sensor under the menu item " copy s...

  • Page 45: Adjustment Programs

    45 7 set up with pactware and other adjustment programs vegapuls 67 • foundation fieldbus 32941-en-170927 7 set up with pactware and other adjustment programs 7.1 connect the pc 3 1 2 fig. 32: connection of the pc via vegaconnect directly to the sensor 1 usb cable to the pc 2 vegaconnect 3 sensor 1 ...

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    46 7 set up with pactware and other adjustment programs vegapuls 67 • foundation fieldbus 32941-en-170927 • vegaconnect • power supply unit or processing system 7.2 parameter adjustment with pactware for parameter adjustment of the instrument via a windows pc, the configuration software pactware and...

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    47 7 set up with pactware and other adjustment programs vegapuls 67 • foundation fieldbus 32941-en-170927 and echo curves. In addition, there is a tank calculation program as well as a multiviewer for display and analysis of the saved measured value and echo curves. The standard version is available...

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    48 8 maintenance and fault rectification vegapuls 67 • foundation fieldbus 32941-en-170927 8 maintenance and fault rectification 8.1 maintenance, cleaning if the device is used properly, no special maintenance is required in normal operation. In some applications, buildup on the antenna system can i...

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    49 8 maintenance and fault rectification vegapuls 67 • foundation fieldbus 32941-en-170927 error cause rectification instrument does not ap- pear during connection setup profibus dp cable pole- reversed check cable and correct, if necessary incorrect termination check termination at the beginning an...

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    50 8 maintenance and fault rectification vegapuls 67 • foundation fieldbus 32941-en-170927 the electronics modules are adapted to the respective sensor and distinguish also in the signal output or power supply. Electronics module ps-e.60sf suitable for vegapuls 67 and 68 - foundation fieldbus: • ps-...

  • Page 51: 9 Dismount

    51 9 dismount vegapuls 67 • foundation fieldbus 32941-en-170927 9 dismount 9.1 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 " mounti...

  • Page 52: 10 Supplement

    52 10 supplement vegapuls 67 • foundation fieldbus 32941-en-170927 10 supplement 10.1 technical data general data 316l corresponds to 1.4404 or 1.4435 materials, wetted parts Ʋ horn antenna pbt-gf30 Ʋ focussing lense pp Ʋ adapter flange pph Ʋ seal, adapter flange fkm materials, non-wetted parts Ʋ co...

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    53 10 supplement vegapuls 67 • foundation fieldbus 32941-en-170927 output variable output Ʋ signal digital output signal, foundation fieldbus protocol Ʋ physical layer according to iec 61158-2 cycle time min. 1 s (dependent on the parameter setting) Ʋ damping (63 % of the input variable) 0 … 999 s, ...

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    54 10 supplement vegapuls 67 • foundation fieldbus 32941-en-170927 Ʋ average power with 1 m distance 2 measuring accuracy resolution, general max. 1 mm (0.039 in) deviation 8) see diagrams 30 mm (1.180 in) 15 mm (0.590 in) 0 -15 mm (- 0.590 in) - 30 mm (- 1.180 in) 1,0 m (3.280 ft) 15 m (49.21 ft) f...

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    55 10 supplement vegapuls 67 • foundation fieldbus 32941-en-170927 electromechanical data - version ip 66/ip 67 and ip 66/ip 68; 0.2 bar cable entry/plug 11) Ʋ single chamber housing – 1 x cable gland m20 x 1.5 (cable: ø 5 … 9 mm), 1 x blind plug m20 x 1.5 or: – 1 x closing cap m20 x 1.5; 1 x blind ...

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    56 10 supplement vegapuls 67 • foundation fieldbus 32941-en-170927 display and adjustment module voltage supply and data transmission through the sensor indication lc display in dot matrix adjustment elements 4 keys protection rating Ʋ unassembled ip 20 Ʋ mounted into the sensor without cover ip 40 ...

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    57 10 supplement vegapuls 67 • foundation fieldbus 32941-en-170927 housing material version ip-protection class nema protection stainless steel (electro- polished) single chamber ip 66/ip 68 (0.2 bar) type 6p stainless steel (precision casting) single chamber ip 66/ip 68 (0.2 bar) ip 68 (1 bar) type...

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    58 10 supplement vegapuls 67 • foundation fieldbus 32941-en-170927 t i simulate alarms out pv field-value mode & status pvf-time lo w -cut off l-type out -scale pv -scale direct indirect indirect sqrt m(d) % lin% primary value secondary value 2 secondary value 1 ai 2 ai 1 tb sensor_value min/max adj...

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    59 10 supplement vegapuls 67 • foundation fieldbus 32941-en-170927 • primary_value – process value after min/max-adjustment and linearization. Selected as input to aifb by setting 'channel' = 1. Unit derives from 'primary_value_unit' • primary_value_unit – selected unit code for "primary_value" • se...

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    60 10 supplement vegapuls 67 • foundation fieldbus 32941-en-170927 • cal_level_hi – min./max-adjustment: level at 'cal_point_hi'. When writing 'cal_level_hi' and 'cal_type' = 1 (online) the 'cal_point_hi' is automatically set to the current sensor value. The unit is defined in 'level_unit' • cal_lev...

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    61 10 supplement vegapuls 67 • foundation fieldbus 32941-en-170927 10.3 dimensions housing in protection ip 66/ip 68 (0.2 bar) ~ 69 mm (2.72") ø 77 mm (3.03") 112 mm (4 13 / 32 ") m20x1,5/ ½ npt ~ 69 mm (2.72") ø 77 mm (3.03") 117 mm (4.61" ) m20x1,5/ ½ npt ~ 87 mm (3.43") m16x1,5 ø 84 mm (3.31") 12...

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    62 10 supplement vegapuls 67 • foundation fieldbus 32941-en-170927 housing in protection ip 66/ip 68 (1 bar) 117 mm (4.61" ) ~ 103 mm (4.06") ø 77 mm (3.03") 116 mm (4.57" ) ~ 150 mm (5.91") ø 84 mm (3.31") m20x1,5 2 m20x1,5 m20x1,5 1 fig. 39: housing version with protection rating ip 66/ip 68 (1 ba...

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    63 10 supplement vegapuls 67 • foundation fieldbus 32941-en-170927 vegapuls 67, version with mounting strap 125 mm (4.92") 2,5 mm (0.10") 75 mm (2.95") 107 mm (4.21") 115 mm (4.53") 300 mm (11.81") 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...

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    64 10 supplement vegapuls 67 • foundation fieldbus 32941-en-170927 vegapuls 67, version with compression flange 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. 41: vegapuls 67, compression flange dn...

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    65 10 supplement vegapuls 67 • foundation fieldbus 32941-en-170927 vegapuls 67, version with adapter flange 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. 42: vegapuls 67, adapter flange dn 100/dn 150 1 adapter flange 2 seal.

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    66 10 supplement vegapuls 67 • foundation fieldbus 32941-en-170927 10.4 industrial property rights vega product lines are global protected by industrial property rights. Further information see www.Vega.Com. Vega produktfamilien sind weltweit geschützt durch gewerbliche schutzrechte. Nähere informat...

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    67 notes vegapuls 67 • foundation fieldbus 32941-en-170927.

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    Printing date: vega grieshaber kg am hohenstein 113 77761 schiltach germany 32941-en-170927 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...