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Vega VEGAVIB 63 Operating Instructions Manual

Manual is about: Contactless Electronic Switch

Summary of VEGAVIB 63

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    Operating instructions vegavib 63 - contactless electronic switch document id: 29278 vibration.

  • Page 2: Contents

    Contents 1 about this document 1.1 function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1.2 target group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1.3 symbolism used. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 2 for your safety 2.1 authorised...

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    9.2 dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 supplementary documentation information: supplementary documents appropriate to the ordered version come with the delivery. You can find them listed in chapter "product description". Instructions manuals for accessories a...

  • Page 4: About This Document

    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 instructions for maintenance and fault rectification. Please read this information before putting the instrument into operation and keep...

  • Page 5: For Your Safety

    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 ....

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    2 .5 safety label on the instrument the safety approval markings and safety tips on the device must be observed. 2 .6 ce conformity this device fulfills the legal requirements of the applicable ec guidelines. By attaching the ce mark, vega provides a confirmation of successful testing. You can find the...

  • Page 7: Product Description

    3 product description 3 .1 structure the scope of delivery encompasses: l vegavib 63 point level switch l documentation - this operating instructions manual - safety manual "functional safety (sil)" (optional) - supplementary instructions manual "plug connector for level sensors" (optional) - ex-spe...

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    With the serial number, you can access the delivery data of the instrument via www.Vega.Com, "vega t ools" and "serial number search". In addition to the type label outside, you can also find the serial number on the inside of the instrument. 3 .2 principle of operation vegavib 63 is a point level se...

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    3 .3 operation with the factory setting, products with a density of > 0.05 g/cm³ (0.002 lbs/in³) can be measured. It is possible to adapt the instrument for products with lower density > 0.02 g/cm³ (0.0007 lbs/in³). On the electronics module you will find the following indicating and adjustment eleme...

  • Page 10: Mounting

    4 mounting 4 .1 general instructions make sure that all parts of the instrument exposed to the process, in particular the sensor element, process seal and process fitting, are suitable for the existing process conditions. These include above all the process pressure, process temperature as well as th...

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    The max. Permissible pressure is specified in chapter "technical data" or on the type label of the sensor. The vibrating level switch is a measuring instrument and must be treated accordingly. Bending the vibrating element will destroy the instrument. Warning: the housing must not be used to screw th...

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    Fig. 3: inflowing medium vegavib 63 can be mounted with a lock fitting for height adjustment. Take note of the pressure information of the lock fitting. The vibrating element should protrude into the vessel to avoid buildup. For that reason, avoid using mounting bosses for flanges and screwed fittings. T...

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    D d d 6 d 6 fig. 4: filling and emptying centred d d 6 1 2 3 fig. 5: filling in the centre, emptying laterally 1 vegavib 63 2 discharge opening 3 filling opening vegavib 63 • - contactless electronic switch 13 4 mounting 29278 - en -120418.

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    In applications such as grit chambers or settling basins for coarse sediments, the vibrating element must be protected against damage with a suitable baffle. This baffle must be manufactured by you. > 125 mm (> 5") > 1 2 0 mm (> 4 .7 ") fig. 6: baffle for protection against mechanical damage baffle protecti...

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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 in hazardous areas you must take note of the respective regulations, conformity and type approval certificates of the sensors and po...

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    5 lift the opening levers of the terminals with a screwdriver (see following illustration) fig. 7: connection steps 5 and 6 6 insert the wire ends into the open terminals according to the wiring plan 7 press down the opening levers of the terminals, you will hear the terminal spring closing 8 check ...

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    1 4 4 4 2 3 fig. 8: material versions, single chamber housing 1 plastic (not with eex d) 2 aluminium 3 stainless steel (not with eex d) 4 filter element for pressure compensation (not with eex d) we recommend connecting vegavib 63 in such a way that the switching circuit is open when there is a leve...

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    1 fig. 9: wiring plan 1 shielding 18 vegavib 63 • - contactless electronic switch 5 connecting to power supply 29278 -en -120418.

  • Page 19: Set Up

    6 set up 6 .1 general information the figures in brackets refer to the following illustrations. On the electronics module you will find the following indicating and adjustment elements: l potentiometer for adaptation to the product density (1) l dil switch for mode adjustment - min./max. (2) l signal ...

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    As a default setting, the potentiometer of vegavib 63 is set to the complete right position (> 0.3 g/cm³/0.011 lbs/in³). In very light solids you have to turn the potentiometer to the complete left position (0.02 … 0.1 g/cm³ or 0.0007 … 0.0036 lbs/in³). By doing this, vegavib 63 will be more sensiti...

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    Level switching status control lamp mode min. Dry run protection 2 1 switch open red failure of the sup- ply voltage (min./max. Mode) any 2 1 switch open malfunction any 2 1 switch open flashes red vegavib 63 • - contactless electronic switch 21 6 set up 29278 - en -120418.

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    7 maintenance and fault rectification 7 .1 maintenance if the instrument is used properly, no special maintenance is required in normal operation. 7 .2 remove interferences the operator of the system is responsible for taking suitable measures to rectify faults. Vegavib 63 offers maximum reliability. ...

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    Error cause rectification wrong mode selected set the correct mode on the mode switch (overflow protection, dry run protection). Wiring should be carried out according to the quiescent current principle. Signal lamp flashes red error on the vibrating ele- ment check if the vibrating element is damage o...

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    6 pull out the old electronics module 7 compare the new electronics module with the old one. The type label of the electronics module must correspond to that of the old electronics module. This applies particularly to instruments used in hazardous areas. 8 compare the settings of the two electronics...

  • Page 25: Dismounting

    8 dismounting 8 .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 reve...

  • Page 26: Supplement

    9 supplement 9 .1 technical data general data material 316l corresponds to 1.4404 or 1.4435 materials, wetted parts - process fitting - thread 316l - process fitting - flange 316l - process seal klingersil c-4400 - vibrating rod 316l, 318 s13 (1.4462) - extension tube ø 29 mm (1.14 in) 316l materials, ...

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    Ambient conditions ambient temperature on the housing -40 … +80 °c (-40 … +176 °f) storage and transport temperature -40 … +80 °c (-40 … +176 °f) process conditions measured variable limit level of solids process pressure -1 … 16 bar/-100 … 1600 kpa (-14.5 … 232 psig) 6 bar (87psi) -50°c (-58°f) 16 ...

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    Density - standard > 0.05 g/cm³ (0.002 lbs/in³) - adjustable > 0.02 g/cm³ (0.0007 lbs/in³) granular size no limitation 1) electromechanical data cable entry/plug (dependent on the version) - single chamber housing l 1 x cable entry m20 x 1.5 (cable: ø 5 … 9 mm), 1 x blind stopper m20 x 1.5; attached...

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    9 .2 dimensions vegavib 63 - housing 3 2 1 4 ~ 69 mm (2.72") ø 79 mm (3.11") 1 1 7 mm (4 .6 1 ") m20x1,5/ ½ npt ~ 59 mm (2.32") ø 80 mm (3.15") 1 1 2 mm (4 .4 1 ") m20x1,5/ ½ npt ~ 69 mm (2.72") ø 79 mm (3.03") 1 1 2 mm (4 .4 1 ") m20x1,5/ ½ npt ~ 116 mm (4.57") ø 86 mm (3.39") 1 1 6 mm (4 .5 7 ") m...

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    20mm ( 25 / 32 ") 25mm ( 63 / 64 ") l 125mm (4 59 / 64 ") ø16mm ( 5 / 8 ") g1a ø 29mm (1 9 / 64 ") fig. 28: vegavib 63, threaded version g1 a (din iso 228/1) l sensor length, see chapter "technical data" 30 vegavib 63 • - contactless electronic switch 9 supplement 29278 -en -120418.

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    22mm ( 55 / 64 ") 33mm (1 19 / 64 ") l 125mm (4 59 / 64 ") ø16mm ( 5 / 8 ") g1½a ø 29mm (1 9 / 64 ") fig. 29: vegavib 63, threaded version g1½ a (din iso 228/1) l sensor length, see chapter "technical data" vegavib 63 • - contactless electronic switch 31 9 supplement 29278 - en -120418.

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    ø 34 mm (1 11 / 32 ") 1 7 8 mm (7 1 / 6 4 ") fig. 30: temperature adapter 32 vegavib 63 • - contactless electronic switch 9 supplement 29278 -en -120418.

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    9 .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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    34 vegavib 63 • - contactless electronic switch 9 supplement 29278 -en -120418.

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    Vegavib 63 • - contactless electronic switch 35 9 supplement 29278 - en -120418.

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    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, practical use and operating conditions of the sensors and processing systems co...