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Vega VEGAPULS 68 Operating Instructions Manual

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

Summary of VEGAPULS 68

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    Operating instructions vegapuls 68 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire radar.

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    Operating instructions vegapuls 68 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire radar contents 1 about this document 1.1 function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1.2 target group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1.3 symbolism used. . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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    7 setup with pactware and other adjustment programs 7.1 connect the pc via vegaconnect . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 7.2 parameter adjustment with pactware . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 7.3 parameter adjustment with ams™ and pdm . . . . . . . 50 7.4 saving the parameter adjustment data . . . . . . . . . ....

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    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. 2.2 ...

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    L the instrument must not cause any interfering emissions l the device must be insensitive to interfering immissions, including those that may cause undesirable operating conditions. 2.9 safety instructions for ex areas please note the ex-specific safety information for installation and operation in ...

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    L horn or parabolic antenna l process fitting (depending on the version flange or thread) l optionally available with swivelling holder, purging air connection, reflux valve l housing with electronics, optionally available with plug connector, optionally available with connection cable l housing cover,...

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    L dry and dust free l not exposed to corrosive media l protected against solar radiation l avoiding mechanical shock and vibration l storage and transport temperature see chapter "supplement - technical data - ambient conditions" l relative humidity 20 … 85 % storage and transport temperature vegapu...

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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: if the medium reaches the antenna, buildup can form on it and cause faulty measurements later on. The emitt...

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    Note: vegapuls 68 with rinsing air connection or antenna extension is provided with a notch on the antenna socket. This notch must correspond to the marking on the hexagon of the process fitting (the marking specifies the position of the polarisation level of the radar signal). 3 4 1 2 fig. 5: dismoun...

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    1 2 fig. 7: mounting position 1 reference plane if you cannot keep this distance you should carry out a false echo storage before setup. This applies mainly if buildup on the vessel wall is expected. In this case, we recommend repeating a false echo storage later with existing buildup. To measure as...

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    D a α fig. 9: proposal for installation after orientation vegapuls 68 the angle of inclination depends on the vessel dimensions. It can be easily checked with a suitable level or water leve on the sensor. Tip: vega recommends the adjusting aid from vega line of accessory. This is a round, direction-...

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    Fig. 10: inflowing medium the socket piece should be dimensioned in such a way that the antenna end protrudes slightly out of the socket. Ca. 10 mm fig. 11: recommended socket mounting socket vegapuls 68 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 21 4 mounting 29261 -en -090305 when using a swivelling holder, keep in...

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    Socket diameter d socket length h 100 mm 500 mm 150 mm 800 mm socket diameter d socket length h 1½" 3.9 in 2" 5.9 in 3" 9.8 in 4" 19.7 in 6" 31.5 in tip: vegapuls 68 is also optionally available with an antenna extension. The antenna length can be selected (either ex works or later) to allow the ant...

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    Be a place where no installations cross the microwave signals. Make sure when planning your measurement loop that the radar signals have a "clear view" to the product. In case of existing vessel installations, a false echo storage should be carried out during setup. If large vessel installations suc...

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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 overvoltage surges are expected, overvoltage arresters should be installed tip: we recommend using vega overvoltage arresters b...

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    7 insert the wire ends into the open terminals according to the wiring plan fig. 20: connection steps 6 and 7 8 press down the opening levers of the terminals, you will hear the terminal spring closing 9 check the hold of the wires in the terminals by lightly pulling on them 10 connect the screen to...

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    I2c display 1 1 2 5 6 7 8 fig. 23: wiring plan, single chamber housing 1 voltage supply/signal output 5.4 wiring plan, double chamber housing the following illustration apply to non-ex as well as ex ia versions. The exd version is described in the next subchapter. 1 2 3 4 5 fig. 24: double chamber h...

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    I2c 1 1 2 fig. 27: 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. 28: 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 1 2 fig. 31: 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. 32: wire assignment, connection cable 1 brown (+) and blue (-) to power supply or to the processing system 2 shielding 5.7 switch on phase after connecting ...

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    Fig. 33: insert indicating and adjustment module note: if 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. Vegapuls 68 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 37 6 set up with the indicating...

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

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    Apart from the medium, the vessel shape can also influence the measurement. To adapt the sensor to these measuring conditions, this menu item offers different options depending on whether liquid or solid is selected. With "solid" these are "silo" or "bunker", with "liquid", "storage tank", "stilling tu...

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    L scaling l current output l unit of measurement l language the following safety-relevant data are not read out or written: l hart mode l pin l sil copy sensor data copy sensor data? Basic adjustment if the "reset" is carried out, the sensor resets the values of the following functions to the reset ...

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    6.5 menu schematic information: depending on the version and application, the light-coloured menu windows are not always available or offer nor selection possibility. Basic adjustment 1 ▶ basic adjustment display diagnostics service info 1.1 min. Adjustment 0.00 % = 30.000 m(d) 0.665 m(d) 1.2 max. Ad...

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    6.6 saving the parameter adjustment data it 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. If vegapuls 68 is equipped with an indicating and adjustment module, the most im...

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    Necessary components: l vegapuls 68 l pc with pactware and suitable vega dtm l vegaconnect l power supply unit or processing system 1 2 4 3 open twist usb lock fig. 37: connecting the pc via hart to the signal cable 1 vegapuls 68 2 hart resistor 250 Ω (optional depending on processing) 3 connection ...

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    8 maintenance and fault rectification 8.1 maintenance, cleaning when used in the correct way, no special maintenance is required in normal operation. In some applications, buildup on the antenna system can influence the measuring result. Depending on the sensor and application, make arrangements to av...

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    L at the factory by vega l or on site by the user in both cases, the sensor serial number is needed. The serial numbers are stated on the type label of the instrument, inside the housing or on the delivery note. Information: when loading on site, first of all the order data must be downloaded from th...

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    9 dismounting 9.1 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...

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    Hart output values - hart value (primary value) distance to the level - hart value (secondary value) distance to the level - scaled signal resolution 1.6 µa failure signal current output (adjustable) ma-value unchanged 20.5 ma, 22 ma, (adjustable) max. Output current 22 ma load see load diagram unde...

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    Influence of the ambient temperature to the sensor electronics 5) average temperature coefficient of the zero signal (temperature error) 0.03 %/10 k ambient conditions ambient, storage and transport temperature -40 … +80 °c (-40 … +176 °f) process conditions process temperature (measured on the process...

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    Electromechanical data - version ip 66/ip 67 and ip 66/ip 68; 0.2 bar cable entry/plug 7) - single 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 m20 x 1.5 or: l 1 x closing cap ½ npt, 1 x blind plug ½ n...

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    1000 750 500 250 15 18 16 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 Ω v 4 1 2 3 fig. 41: voltage diagram 1 hart load 2 voltage limit eex-ia instrument 3 voltage limit non-ex/exd instrument 4 operating voltage electrical protective measures protection, depending on housing version - plastic housing ip 66/ip 67 - al...

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    10.2 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") 120 mm (4.72") m20x1,5/ ½ npt ~ 87 mm (3.43") m16x1,5 ø 84 mm (3.31") ...

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    Vegapuls 68 - horn antenna in threaded version mm inch 38 mm (1.50") 22 mm (0.87") 22 mm (0.87") 118 mm (4.65") sw 46 mm (1.81") 8.50" 16.93" 3.94" ø1.58" ø1.89" ø2.95" ø3.74" 4.72" x y 100 ø40 120 ø48 216 ø75 430 ø95 1½" 2" 3" 4" x y 1½" 2" 3" 4" x y g1½a / 1½ npt x y 2 1 fig. 44: vegapuls 68 - hor...

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    Vegapuls 68 - horn antenna in threaded version with antenna extension mm inch 38 mm (1.50") 22 mm (0.87") 22 mm (0.87") 118 mm (4.65") sw 46 mm (1.81") 7.87" 8.66" 12.44" 20.87" ø1.58" ø1.89" ø2.95" ø3.74" x y x y > 200 ø40 > 220 ø48 > 316 ø75 > 530 ø95 1½" 2" 3" 4" x y 1½" 2" 3" 4" g1½a / 1½ npt x ...

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    Vegapuls 68 - horn antenna in flange version with purging air connection d k x d b y 1 2 140mm (5.51") 82,5 mm (3.25") 4xø0.75" 4xø0.75" 8xø0.75" 8xø0.87" 8xø0.88" 4.75" 4.92" 6.30" 2.95" 3.74" 3.74" 16.93" 16.93" 1.89" 4.72" 8.50" 1.58" 1.89" 4.72" 3.94" 2.95" 3.74" 3.74" 16.93" 16.93" 8.50" 7.09" 9...

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    Vegapuls 68 - horn antenna, swivelling holder and purging air connection mm inch 120 mm (4.72") 47,5 mm (1.87") 20 mm (0.79") 1 2 d 3.94" ø 1.58" ø 1.89" ø 2.95" ø 3.74" 4.72" 8.50" 16.93" x y 100 ø 40 120 ø 48 216 ø 75 430 ø 95 1½" 2" 3" 4" x y 1½" 2" 3" 4" max.15° (0.59") b d k x y g1/8 max. 7 mm ...

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    Vegapuls 68 - parabolic antenna in flange version d mm b k d dn 50 pn 40 165 20 125 4xø18 dn 80 pn 40 200 24 160 8xø18 dn 100 pn 16 220 20 180 8xø18 dn 150 pn 16 285 22 240 8xø22 2" 150 lb 152,4 19,1 120,7 4xø19,1 3" 150 lb 190,5 23,9 152,4 4xø19,1 4" 150 lb 228,6 23,9 190,5 8xø19,1 6" 150 lb 279,4 2...

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    Vegapuls 68 - parabolic antenna and swivelling holder with purging air connection d 47,5 mm (1.87") 130 mm (5.12") ø 243 mm (9.57") 120 mm (4.72") d mm din asme b k d dn 50 165 11,5 125 4x ø 18 dn 80 200 11,5 160 8x ø 18 dn 100 220 11,5 180 8x ø 18 d inch b k d dn 50 / 2" dn 80 / 3" dn 100 / 4" d mm...

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    Vegapuls 68 • 4 … 20 ma/hart two-wire 79 10 supplement 29261 -en -090305 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, practi...