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Vega VEGASON 61 Operating Instructions Manual

Manual is about: Foundation Fieldbus, ultrasonic sensor for continuous level measurement of liquids or bulk solids

Summary of VEGASON 61

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    Operating instructions vegason 61 4 … 20 ma/hart four-wire u ltrasonic.

  • 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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    8 maintenance and fault rectification 8.1 m aintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 8.2 r emove interferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 8.3 e xchanging the electronics module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 8.4 s oftware update . . . . . . . ....

  • 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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    2.5 safety approval markings and safety tips t he safety approval markings and safety tips on the device must be observed. 2.6 ce conformity t his device fulfills the legal requirements of the applicable ec guidelines. By attaching the ce mark, vega provides a confirmation of successful testing. You c...

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    L c hapter "packaging, transport and storage" l c hapter "disposal" vegason 61 • 4 … 20 ma/hart four-wire 7 2 f or your safety 28778 - en -081127.

  • Page 8: 3 Product Description

    3 product description 3.1 configuration t he scope of delivery encompasses: l vegason 61 ultrasonic sensor l u nassembled cable gland l d ocumentation - this operating instructions manual - s afety manual - 31338 "vegapuls series 60 - 4 … 20 ma/ hart" ( optionally) - o perating instructions manual 27...

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    L a rticle and serial number device l a rticle numbers documentation l t echnical data: for example approvals, process temperature, process fitting/material, signal output, power supply, protection l sil identification (with sil rating ex works) w ith the serial number, you can access the delivery dat...

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    3.4 packaging, transport and storage y our instrument was protected by packaging during transport. Its capacity to handle normal loads during transport is assured by a test according to din en 24180. T he packaging of standard instruments consists of environment- friendly, recyclable cardboard. For ...

  • Page 11: 4 Mounting

    4 mounting 4.1 general instructions 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, process temperature as well as the chemica...

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    1 2 fig. 3: minimum distance to the max. Level 1 dead band 2 reference plane information: i f the medium reaches the transducer, buildup can form on it and cause faulty measurements later on. 1 3 2 100% 0% fig. 4: measuring range (operating range) and max. Measuring distance 1 full 2 empty (max. Mea...

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    4.2 mounting instructions s crew vegason 61 into the mounting socket with an appropriate spanner applied to the hexagon of the process fitting. Max. Torque see chapter "technical data". Warning: t he housing must not be used to screw the instrument in! Applying tightening force can damage internal pa...

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    Fig. 6: vessel with conical bottom s ocket pieces should be dimensioned so that the lower end of the transducer protrudes at least 10 mm (0.394 in) out of the socket. Ca. 10 mm fig. 7: recommended socket mounting i f the reflective properties of the medium are good, you can mount vegason 61 on socket...

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    H d h 80 mm/3" 100 mm/4" 150 mm/6" 150 mm/6" 300 mm/12" 400 mm/16" d fig. 8: deviating socket dimensions a lign the sensor in liquids as vertical as possible to the product surface to achieve optimum measuring results. Fig. 9: alignment in liquids t o reduce the min. Distance to the medium, you can ...

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    T he ultrasonic sensor should be installed at a location where no installations cross the ultrasonic beam. V essel installations such as for example, ladders, limit switches, heating spirals, struts etc. Can cause false echoes that interfere with the useful echo. Make sure when planning your measuri...

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    D o not mount the instruments in or above the filling stream. Make sure that you detect the product surface, not the inflowing product. Fig. 13: inflowing liquid t hrough the action of filling, stirring and other processes in the vessel, dense foams which considerably damp the emitted signals may form o...

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    Max. Min. 1 fig. 14: standpipe in tank 1 vent hole: ø 5 … 10 mm (0.197 … 0.394 in) vegason 61 can be used from tube diameters of 40 mm (1.575 in). A void large gaps and thick welding joints when connecting the tubes. G enerally carry out a false echo storage. M easurement in a standpipe is not recom...

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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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    I f 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). I f po...

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    12 s crew the housing cover on t he electrical connection is finished. Fig. 15: connection steps 5 and 6 5.3 wiring plan, double chamber housing 1 2 3 4 5 fig. 16: double chamber housing 1 housing cover, connection compartment 2 blind stopper or plug m12 x 1 for vegadis 61 (optional) 3 housing cover,...

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    1 3 2 display 1 2 5 6 7 8 i²c fig. 17: 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 3 4 1 2 l 1 n 4... 20ma i s gnd fig. 18: connection compartment, double c...

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    4 ... 20 ma pe / l / n l1 n gnd 1 2 1 2 3 4 4...20ma is fig. 19: wiring plan, double chamber housing 1 power supply 2 signal output 5.4 switch on phase a fter connecting vegason 61 to power supply or after a voltage recurrence, the instrument carries out a self-check for approx. 30 seconds: l i nter...

  • Page 24: 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. 20: mounting the 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. Vegason 61 • 4 … 20 ma/hart four-wire 25 6 s et up with the in...

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    6.3 adjustment system 1.1 2 3 1 fig. 21: 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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    0.00 % = 5.000 m(d) 4.000 m(d) 3 p repare 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 the distance value. 4 e nter the suitable distance value in m for the empty vess...

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    E nter the requested parameter via the appropriate keys, save your settings and jump to the next menu item with the [->] key. A part 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...

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    I n this menu item you can enter an unambiguous designation for the sensor, e.G. The measurement loop name or the tank or product designation. In digital systems and in the documentation of larger plants, a singular designation should be entered for exact identification of individual measuring sites....

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    Note: s ince with the function "quick level change > 1 m/min." the generation of an average value of the signal processing is considerably reduced, false reflections by agitators or vessel installations can cause measured value fluctuations. A false echo memory is thus recom- mended. T his function en...

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    Function reset value d amping 0 s l inearisation linear s ensor-tag s ensor d isplayed value d istance c urrent output - characteristics 4 … 20 ma c urrent output - max. Current 20 ma c urrent output - min. Current 4 ma c urrent output - failure 3.6 ma u nit of measurement m(d) t he values of the fo...

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    6.5 menu plan ultrasonic sensor information: d epending on the version and application, the highlighted menu windows are not always available. Basic adjustment 1 ▶ b asic adjustment d isplay d iagnostics s ervice i nfo 1.1 m in. Adjustment 0.00 % = 4.000 m(d) 3.000 m(d) 1.2 m ax. Adjustment 100.00 %...

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    3.1 p ointer d istance min.: 0.234 m(d) d istance max.: 5.385 m(d) t- min.: 16.5 °c t- min.: 37.5 °c 3.2 m eas. Reliability 36 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 ...

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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 vegason 61 is equipped with an indicating and adjustment module, the most i...

  • Page 36: Programs

    7 setup with pactware and other adjustment programs 7.1 connect the pc via vegaconnect 3 1 2 fig. 22: 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. 23: connection via i²c connection cable 1 i²c bus (com.) int...

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    N ecessary components: l vegason 61 l pc with pactware and suitable vega dtm l vegaconnect l p ower supply unit or processing system 1 5 2 4 3 open twist usb lo ck fig. 24: connecting the pc via hart to the signal cable 1 vegason 61 2 hart resistor 250 Ω (optional depending on processing) 3 connecti...

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    Note: k eep in mind that for setup of vegason 61, 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 version...

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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" 42 vegason 61 • 4 … 20 ma/hart four-wire 8 m aintenance and fault rectification 28778 -en -081127.

  • Page 43: 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 44: 10 Supplement

    10 supplement 10.1 technical data general data m aterials, wetted parts - p rocess fitting, transducer pvdf - s eal between transducer and process fi tting epdm, fkm (v iton) m aterials, non-wetted parts - h ousing p lastic pbt (polyester), alu die-casting powder- coated, 316l - s eal between housing ...

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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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    Ambient conditions a mbient, storage and transport temperature -40 … +70 °c (-40 … +158 °f) process conditions p rocess pressure -20 … 200 kpa/-0.2 … 2 bar (-2.9 … 29 psig) p rocess temperature (transducer temper- ature) -40 … +80 °c (-40 … +176 °f) v ibration resistance mechanical vibrations with 4...

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    Electrical protective measures p rotection ip 66/ip 67 o vervoltage category iii p rotection class i functional safety (sil) t he functional safety is already activated ex factory for instruments with sil qualification. For instruments ex factory without sil qualification, the functional safety must b...

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    10.2 dimensions vegason 61 1 2 155mm (6 7 / 64 ") 22mm ( 55 / 64 ") 66mm (2 19 / 32 ") ø 39mm (1 17 / 32 ") ø 74mm (2 58 / 64 ") 60mm (2 23 / 64 ") g1½a / 1½"npt fig. 26: vegason 61 1 dead zone: 0.25 m (0.82 ft) 2 measuring range: with liquids up to 5 m (16.4 ft), with solids up to 2 m (6.562 ft) 48...

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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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    50 vegason 61 • 4 … 20 ma/hart four-wire 10 s upplement 28778 -en -081127.

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    Vegason 61 • 4 … 20 ma/hart four-wire 51 10 s upplement 28778 - en -081127.

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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...