VEGA Grieshaber KG PS60XW1 VEGAPULS 69 Level Probing Radar User Manual 77 GHz 031517

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Operating Instructions
Radar sensor for continuous level
measurement of bulk solids
VEGAPULS 69
4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire
Document ID: 47247
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Contents
About this document
1.1 Function............................................................................................................................ 4
1.2 Target group...................................................................................................................... 4
1.3 Symbols used................................................................................................................... 4
For your safety
2.1 Authorised personnel........................................................................................................ 5
2.2 Appropriate use................................................................................................................. 5
2.3 Warning about incorrect use.............................................................................................. 5
2.4 General safety instructions................................................................................................ 5
2.5 CE conformity.................................................................................................................... 6
2.6 NAMUR recommendations............................................................................................... 6
2.7 Radio license for Europe................................................................................................... 6
2.8 Radio license for USA....................................................................................................... 7
2.9 Radio license for Canada.................................................................................................. 7
2.10 Environmental instructions................................................................................................ 9
Product description
3.1 Configuration................................................................................................................... 11
3.2 Principle of operation...................................................................................................... 12
3.3 Packaging, transport and storage.................................................................................... 13
3.4 Accessories and replacement parts................................................................................ 13
Mounting
4.1 General instructions........................................................................................................ 16
4.2 Mounting versions, plastic horn antenna......................................................................... 17
4.3 Mounting preparations, mounting strap........................................................................... 19
4.4 Mounting instructions...................................................................................................... 20
Connecting to power supply
5.1 Preparing the connection................................................................................................ 31
5.2 Connecting...................................................................................................................... 32
5.3 Wiring plan, single chamber housing.............................................................................. 34
5.4 Wiring plan, double chamber housing............................................................................. 34
5.5 Double chamber housing Ex d........................................................................................ 36
5.6 Wiring plan, double chamber housing Ex d ia................................................................. 37
5.7 Double chamber housing with DISADAPT...................................................................... 39
5.8 Wiring plan - version IP 66/IP 68, 1 bar............................................................................ 40
5.9 Switch-on phase............................................................................................................. 40
Set up with the display and adjustment module
6.1 Insert display and adjustment module............................................................................. 41
6.2 Adjustment system.......................................................................................................... 42
6.3 Measured value indication - Selection of national language............................................ 43
6.4 Parameter adjustment - Quick setup............................................................................... 44
6.5 Parameter adjustment - Extended adjustment................................................................ 44
6.6 Saving the parameterisation data.................................................................................... 58
Setup with PACTware
7.1 Connect the PC............................................................................................................... 60
7.2 Parameter adjustment..................................................................................................... 61
7.3 Saving the parameterisation data.................................................................................... 62
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Set up with other systems
8.1 DD adjustment programs................................................................................................ 63
8.2 Field Communicator 375, 475......................................................................................... 63
Diagnosis, asset management and service
9.1 Maintenance................................................................................................................... 64
9.2 Measured value and event memory................................................................................ 64
9.3 Asset Management function............................................................................................ 65
9.4 Rectify faults.................................................................................................................... 68
9.5 Exchanging the electronics module................................................................................. 71
9.6 Software update.............................................................................................................. 72
9.7 How to proceed if a repair is necessary........................................................................... 72
10 Dismount
10.1 Dismounting steps.......................................................................................................... 73
10.2 Disposal.......................................................................................................................... 73
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11 Supplement
11.1 Technical data................................................................................................................. 74
11.2 Radio astronomy stations................................................................................................ 84
11.3 Dimensions..................................................................................................................... 84
11.4 Industrial property rights.................................................................................................. 95
11.5 Trademark....................................................................................................................... 95
Safety instructions for Ex areas
Take note of the Ex specific safety instructions for Ex applications.
These instructions are attached as documents to each instrument
with Ex approval and are part of the operating instructions manual.
Editing status: 2017-03-15
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About this document
1.1
Function
1.2
Target group
1.3
Symbols used
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 this manual
accessible in the immediate vicinity of the device.
This operating instructions manual is directed to trained specialist
personnel. The contents of this manual should be made available to
these personnel and put into practice by them.
Information, tip, note
This symbol indicates helpful additional information.
Caution: If this warning is ignored, faults or malfunctions can result.
Warning: If this warning is ignored, injury to persons and/or serious
damage to the instrument can result.
Danger: If this warning is ignored, serious injury to persons and/or
destruction of the instrument can result.
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Ex applications
This symbol indicates special instructions for Ex applications.
List
The dot set in front indicates a list with no implied sequence.
Action
This arrow indicates a single action.
Sequence of actions
Numbers set in front indicate successive steps in a procedure.
Battery disposal
This symbol indicates special information about the disposal of batteries and accumulators.
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2.1
For your safety
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
Appropriate use
VEGAPULS 69 is a sensor for continuous level measurement.
You can find detailed information about the area of application in
chapter "Product description".
Operational reliability is ensured only if the instrument is properly
used according to the specifications in the operating instructions
manual as well as possible supplementary instructions.
2.3
Warning about incorrect use
2.4
General safety instructions
Inappropriate or incorrect use of the instrument can give rise to
application-specific hazards, e.g. vessel overfill or damage to system
components through incorrect mounting or adjustment. Also the protective characteristics of the instrument can be influenced.
This is a state-of-the-art instrument complying with all prevailing
regulations and guidelines. The instrument must only be operated in a
technically flawless and reliable condition. The operator is responsible
for the trouble-free operation of the instrument.
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 regulations.
The safety instructions in this operating instructions manual, the national installation standards as well as the valid safety regulations and
accident prevention rules must be observed by the user.
For safety and warranty reasons, any invasive work on the device
beyond that described in the operating instructions manual may be
carried out only by personnel authorised by the manufacturer. Arbitrary conversions or modifications are explicitly forbidden.
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The safety approval markings and safety tips on the device must also
be observed.
Depending on the instrument version, the emitting frequencies are in
the C, K or W band range. The low emission power is far below the
internationally approved limit values. When used correctly, the device
poses no danger to health.
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2.5
CE conformity
The device fulfils the legal requirements of the applicable EU directives. By affixing the CE marking, we confirm the conformity of the
instrument with these directives.
You can find the EU conformity declaration on our website under
www.vega.com/downloads.
2.6
NAMUR recommendations
NAMUR is the automation technology user association in the process
industry in Germany. The published NAMUR recommendations are
accepted as the standard in field instrumentation.
The device fulfils the requirements of the following NAMUR recommendations:
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NE 43 – Signal level for malfunction information from measuring
transducers
NE 53 – Compatibility of field devices and display/adjustment
components
NE 107 – Self-monitoring and diagnosis of field devices
For further information see www.namur.de.
2.7
Radio license for Europe
The instrument was tested according to the latest issues of the harmonized standards:
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EN 302372 - Tank Level Probing Radar
EN 302729 - Level Probing Radar
It is hence approved for use inside and outside closed vessels in
countries of the EU.
Use is also approved in EFTA countries, provided these standards
have been implemented.
For operation inside of closed vessels, the following conditions must
be fulfilled:
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For operation outside of closed vessels, the following conditions must
be fulfilled:
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The instrument must be permanently mounted on a closed vessel
made of metal, reinforced concrete, or comparable attenuating
materials
Flanges, process fittings and mounting accessories must ensure
the microwave impermeability of the vessel and not let the radar
signal escape to the outside
If necessary, existing viewing windows in the vessel must be
coated with a microwave impermeable material (e.g. electrically
conductive coating)
Manholes and flanges on the vessel must be closed and sealed to
avoid penetration of the radar signal
The instrument should be preferably mounted on top of the vessel
with antenna orientation downward
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The instrument must be stationary mounted and the antenna
directed vertically downward
The instrument may only be used outside closed vessels in the
version with G1½ or 1½ NPT thread with integrated horn antenna.
The mounting location must be at least 4 km away from radio
astronomy stations, unless special permission was granted by the
responsible national approval authority
When installed within 4 to 40 km of a radio astronomy station,
the instrument must not be mounted higher than 15 m above the
ground.
You can find a list of the respective radio astronomy stations in chapter "Supplement".
2.8
Radio license for USA
This approval is only valid for USA. Hence the following text is only
available in the English language:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
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This device may not cause interference, and
This device must accept any interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of the device
This device is approved for unrestricted use only inside closed,
stationary vessels made of metal or concrete. From electronics index
.-03 the use in containers made of reinforced fiberglass is also permitted.
For operation outside of closed vessels, the following conditions must
be fulfilled:
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This device shall be installed and maintained to ensure a vertically downward orientation of the transmit antenna's main beam.
Furthermore, the use of any mechanism that does not allow the
main beam of the transmitter to be mounted vertically downward is
prohibited.
Operation of the instrument is only permitted with thread G1½ or
1½ NPT with integrated horn antenna.
This device shall be installed only at fixed locations. The LPR
device shall not operate while being moved or while inside a moving container.
Hand-held applications are prohibited.
Marketing to residential consumers is prohibited.
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Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
2.9
Radio license for Canada
This approval is only valid for Canada. Hence the following texts are
only available in the English/French language:
This device complies with Industry Canada's license-exempt RSS
standard(s). Operation is subject to the following conditions:
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This device may not cause interference, and
This device must accept any interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of the device
This device has been approved for both closed containers and openair environments with the following limitations:
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Closed Containers: For installations utilizing a tilt during installation: This device is limited to installation in a completely enclosed
container made of metal or concrete to prevent RF emissions,
which can otherwise interfere with aeronautical navigation, the
maximum approved tilt angel is 10°. From electronics index .-03
the use in containers made of reinforced fiberglass is also permitted.
Open Air Environment: For operation outside of closed vessels,
the following condition must be fulfilled: This device shall be
installed and maintained to ensure a vertically downward orientation of the transmit antenna's main beam. Furthermore, the use of
any mechanism that does not allow the main beam of the transmitter to be mounted vertically downward is prohibited.
Operation of the instrument outside of closed vessels is only permitted with G1½ or 1½ NPT with integrated horn antenna.
The installation of the LPR/TLPR device shall be done by trained
installers, in strict compliance with the manufacturer's instructions.
This device shall be installed only at fixed locations. The LPR
device shall not operate while being moved or while inside a moving container.
Hand-held applications are prohibited.
Marketing to residential consumers is prohibited.
The use of this device is on a "no-interference, no-protection"
basis. That is, the user shall accept operations of high-powered
radar in the same frequency band which may interfere with or
damage this device.
However, devices found to interfere with primary licensing operations will be required to be removed at the user's expense.
The installer/user of this device shall ensure that it is at least 10 km
from the Dominion Astrophysical Radio Observatory (DRAO) near
Penticton, British Columbia. The coordinates of the DRAO are
latitude 49°19′15″ N and longitude 119°37′12″W. For devices not
meeting this 10 km separation (e.g., those in the Okanagan Valley,
British Columbia,) the installer/user must coordinate with, and
obtain the written concurrence of, the Director of the DRAO before
the equipment can be installed or operated. The Director of the
DRAO may be contacted at 250-497-2300 (tel.)or 250-497-2355
(fax). (Alternatively, the Manager, Regulatory Standards, Industry
Canada, may be contacted.)
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L’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage; et
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Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est
autorisée aux conditions suivantes :
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L’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Cet appareil est homologué pour une utilisation dans les cuves fermées et les environnements ouverts avec les restrictions suivantes :
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Cuves fermées: Pour les installations impliquant une inclinaison
lors de l'installation : cet appareil ne doit être installé que dans une
cuve totalement fermée en métal ou en béton, pour empêcher les
émissions RF susceptibles d'interférer avec la navigation aéronautique. L'angle d'inclinaison maximum autorisé est de 10°. From
electronics index .-03 the use in containers made of reinforced
fiberglass is also permitted.
Environnement ouvert : Pour l'utilisation hors des cuves fermées,
la condition suivante doit être remplie : L'appareil doit être installé
et entretenu de manière à garantir une orientation verticale vers
le bas du faisceau principal de l’antenne émettrice. De plus,
l’utilisation de tout mécanisme ne permettant pas l’orientation verticale vers le bas du faisceau principal de l’émetteur est interdite
Il est uniquement autorisé d'utiliser la version d'appareil avec le
filetage G1½ ou 1½ NPT en environnements ouvertes.
L’installation d’un dispositif LPR ou TLPR doit être effectuée par
des installateurs qualifiés, en pleine conformité avec les instructions du fabricant.
Cet appareil ne doit être installé qu'à des emplacements fixes.
L’appareil LPR ne doit pas être utilisé pendant qu’il est en train
d’être déplacé ou se trouve dans un conteneur en mouvement.
Les applications portables sont interdites.
La vente à des particuliers est interdite
Ce dispositif ne peut être exploité qu'en régime de non-brouillage
et de non-protection, c'est-à-dire que l'utilisateur doit accepter que
des radars de haute puissance de la même bande de fréquences
puissent brouiller ce dispositif ou même l'endommager. D'autre
part, les capteurs de niveau qui perturbent une exploitation autorisée par licence de fonctionnement principal doivent être enlevés
aux frais de leur utilisateur.
La personne qui installe/utilise ce capteur de niveau doit s'assurer
qu'il se trouve à au moins 10 km de l'Observatoire fédéral de
radioastrophysique (OFR) de Penticton en Colombie-Britannique.
Les coordonnées de l'OFR sont : latitude N 49° 19′ 15″, longitude
O 119° 37′ 12″. La personne qui installe/utilise un dispositif ne
pouvant respecter cette distance de 10 km (p. ex. dans la vallée
de l'Okanagan [Colombie-Britannique]) doit se concerter avec le
directeur de l'OFR afin d’obtenir de sa part une autorisation écrite
avant que l'équipement ne puisse être installé ou mis en marche.
Le directeur de l'OFR peut être contacté au 250-497-2300 (tél.) ou
au 250-497-2355 (fax). (Le Directeur des Normes réglementaires
d'Industrie Canada peut également être contacté).
2.10 Environmental instructions
Protection of the environment is one of our most important duties.
That is why we have introduced an environment management system
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with the goal of continuously improving company environmental protection. The environment management system is certified according
to DIN EN ISO 14001.
Please help us fulfil this obligation by observing the environmental
instructions in this manual:
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Chapter "Packaging, transport and storage"
Chapter "Disposal"
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Type label
Product description
3.1
Configuration
The type label contains the most important data for identification and
use of the instrument:
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Fig. 1: Layout of the type label (example)
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Serial number - Instrument search
Instrument type
Product code
Approvals
Voltage supply and signal output, electronics
Protection rating
Measuring range
Process and ambient temperature, process pressure
Material, wetted parts
Hardware and software version
Order number
Serial number of the instrument
Data matrix code for smartphone app
Symbol of the device protection class
ID numbers, instrument documentation
Reminder to observe the instrument documentation
Notified authority for CE marking
Approval directive
The type label contains the serial number of the instrument. With it
you can find the following instrument data on our homepage:
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Product code (HTML)
Delivery date (HTML)
Order-specific instrument features (HTML)
Operating instructions and quick setup guide at the time of shipment (PDF)
Order-specific sensor data for an electronics exchange (XML)
Test certificate (PDF) - optional
Go to "www.vega.com", "VEGA Tools" and "Instrument search". Enter
the serial number.
Alternatively, you can access the data via your smartphone:
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Download the smartphone app "VEGA Tools" from the "Apple App
Store" or the "Google Play Store"
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Scan the Data Matrix code on the type label of the instrument or
Enter the serial number manually in the app
Scope of this operating
instructions manual
This operating instructions manual applies to the following instrument
versions:
Scope of delivery
The scope of delivery encompasses:
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Hardware version from 1.0.0
Software version from 1.1.0
Radar sensor
Hexagon socket wrench (for instruments with swivel holder)
Documentation
–– Quick setup guide VEGAPULS 69
–– Instructions for optional instrument features
–– Ex-specific "Safety instructions" (with Ex versions)
–– If necessary, further certificates
DVD "DTM Collection", included therein
–– PACTware
–– DTM Collection
–– Instrument master files (GSD) for Profibus PA
–– FDT certificates
Information:
In this operating instructions manual, the optional instrument features
are described. The respective scope of delivery results from the order
specification.
Application area
3.2
Principle of operation
The VEGAPULS 69 is a radar sensor for continuous level measurement of bulk solids even under the most difficult process conditions
and in very large measuring ranges.
It is ideal for use in high, slender silos with poorly reflecting bulk solids
such as fly-ash, plastic granules or wood chips as well as internal
installations that cause strong false echoes. This is made possible by
its functional principle, a distance measurement through frequency
shifting with an especially small beam angle.
The instrument is available with different antenna systems and accessories for virtually all applications and processes:
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The instrument emits a continuous radar signal through its antenna.
This signal is frequency modulated in the form of a sawtooth wave.
The emitted signal is reflected by the medium and received by the
antenna as an echo.
The frequency of the received signal always deviates from the actual
emitting frequency. The frequency difference is proportional to the
distance and thus to the filling height. This difference is calculated
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Functional principle
Plastic horn antenna or metal-jacketed lens antenna
Optional or integrated rinsing air connection
Swivelling holder with seal against the process
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via special algorithms in the sensor electronics. The determined filling height is then converted into a corresponding output signal and
outputted as the measured value.
Packaging
3.3
Packaging, transport and storage
Your instrument was protected by packaging during transport. Its
capacity to handle normal loads during transport is assured by a test
based on ISO 4180.
The packaging of standard instruments consists of environmentfriendly, recyclable cardboard. For special versions, PE foam or PE
foil is also used. Dispose of the packaging material via specialised
recycling companies.
Transport
Transport must be carried out in due consideration of the notes on the
transport packaging. Nonobservance of these instructions can cause
damage to the device.
Transport inspection
The delivery must be checked for completeness and possible transit
damage immediately at receipt. Ascertained transit damage or concealed defects must be appropriately dealt with.
Storage
Up to the time of installation, the packages must be left closed and
stored according to the orientation and storage markings on the
outside.
Unless otherwise indicated, the packages must be stored only under
the following conditions:
Storage and transport
temperature
PLICSCOM
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Not in the open
Dry and dust free
Not exposed to corrosive media
Protected against solar radiation
Avoiding mechanical shock and vibration
Storage and transport temperature see chapter "Supplement Technical data - Ambient conditions"
Relative humidity 20 … 85 %
3.4
Accessories and replacement parts
The display and adjustment module PLICSCOM is used for measured
value indication, adjustment and diagnosis. It can be inserted into the
sensor and removed at any time.
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The integrated Bluetooth module (optional) enables wireless adjustment via standard adjustment devices:
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Smartphone/tablet (iOS or Android operating system)
PC/notebook with Bluetooth USB adapter (Windows operating
system)
You can find further information in the operating instructions "Display
and adjustment module PLICSCOM" (Document-ID 27835).
VEGACONNECT
The interface adapter VEGACONNECT enables the connection of
communication-capable instruments to the USB interface of a PC. For
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parameter adjustment of these instruments, the adjustment software
PACTware with VEGA-DTM is required.
You can find further information in the operating instructions "Interface
adapter VEGACONNECT" (Document-ID 32628).
VEGADIS 81
The VEGADIS 81 is an external display and adjustment unit for VEGA
plics® sensors.
For sensors with double chamber housing the interface adapter
"VEGADIS adapter" is also required for VEGADIS 81.
You can find further information in the operating instructions
"VEGADIS 81" (Document-ID 43814).
VEGADIS adapter
The VEGADIS adapter is an accessory part for sensors with double
chamber housings. It enables the connection of VEGADIS 81 to the
sensor housing via an M12 x 1 plug.
You can find further information in the supplementary instructions
"VEGADIS adapter" (Document-ID 45250).
VEGADIS 82
VEGADIS 82 is suitable for measured value indication and adjustment
of sensors with HART protocol. It is looped into the 4 … 20 mA/HART
signal cable.
You can find further information in the operating instructions
"VEGADIS 82 4 … 20 mA/HART" (Document-ID 45300).
PLICSMOBILE T61
PLICSMOBILE T61 is an external GSM/GPRS radio unit for transmission of measured values and for remote parameter adjustment of
plics® sensors. Adjustment is carried out via PACTware/DTM and the
integrated USB connection.
You can find further information in the supplementary instructions
"PLICSMOBILE T61" (Document-ID 37700).
PLICSMOBILE
PLICSMOBILE is an internal GSM/GPRS radio unit for transmission
of measured values and for remote configuration of plics® sensors.
Adjustment is carried out via PACTware/DTM and the integrated USB
connection.
You can find further information in the supplementary instructions
"PLICSMOBILE GSM/GPRS radio module" (Document-ID 36849).
Protective cover
The protective cover protects the sensor housing against soiling and
intense heat from solar radiation.
You will find additional information in the supplementary instructions
manual "Protective cover" (Document-ID 34296).
Flanges
You can find additional information in the supplementary instructions
manual "Flanges according to DIN-EN-ASME-JIS".
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Screwed flanges are available in different versions according to the
following standards: DIN 2501, EN 1092-1, BS 10, ASME B 16.5,
JIS B 2210-1984, GOST 12821-80.
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Flanges with plastic horn
antenna
For mounting the instrument with plastic horn antenna to a socket,
two flange versions are available: the combi compression flange and
the adapter flange
You can find additional information in chapter "Mounting" of this
operating instruction.
Mounting strap with plas- A mounting strap is available for mounting the instrument with plastic
tic horn antenna
horn antenna to the wall or ceiling.
You can find additional information in chapter "Mounting" of this
operating instruction.
Electronics module
Electronics module "VEGAPULS series 60" is a replacement part for
radar sensors of VEGAPULS series 60. A different version is available
for each type of signal output.
You can find further information in the operating instructions "Electronics module VEGAPULS series 60" (Document-ID 36801).
The supplementary electronics is a replacement part for 4 … 20 mA/
HART sensors with double chamber housing.
You can find further information in the operating instructions "Supplementary electronics for 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire" (Document-ID
42764).
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Supplementary electronics for double chamber
housing
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Protection against moisture
Mounting
4.1
General instructions
Protect your instrument against moisture ingress through the following
measures:
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Use the recommended cable (see chapter "Connecting to power
supply")
Tighten the cable gland
Loop the connection cable downward in front of the cable gland
This applies particularly to:
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Outdoor mounting
Installations in areas where high humidity is expected (e.g. through
cleaning processes)
Installations on cooled or heated vessels
Suitability for the process Make sure that all parts of the instrument exposed to the process are
conditions
suitable for the existing process conditions.
These are mainly:
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Active measuring component
Process fitting
Process seal
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Process pressure
Process temperature
Chemical properties of the medium
Abrasion and mechanical influences
Process conditions in particular are:
You can find detailed information on the process conditions in chapter
"Technical data" as well as on the type label.
Cable glands
Metric threads
In the case of instrument housings with metric thread, the cable
glands are screwed in at the factory. They are sealed with plastic
plugs as transport protection.
You have to remove these plugs before electrical connection.
NPT thread
In the case of instrument housings with self-sealing NPT threads, it is
not possible to have the cable entries screwed in at the factory. The
free openings for the cable glands are therefore covered with red dust
protection caps as transport protection. The dust protection caps do
not provide sufficient protection against moisture.
Radio license for USA/
Canada
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The mounting position and orientation of the sensor must take into account the limitations in chapter "For your safety", "Radio approval for
USA" "Radio approval for Canada" of this operating instructions.
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Prior to setup you have to replace these protective caps with approved cable glands or close the openings with suitable blind plugs.
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Mounting strap
4.2
Mounting versions, plastic horn antenna
The optional mounting strap allows simple mounting of the instrument
on a wall, ceiling or boom. Especially in the case of open vessels, this
is a simple and effective way to align the sensor to the surface of the
bulk solid material.
The following versions are available:
•
•
Mounting strap - Ceiling
mounting
Length 300 mm
Length 170 mm
The instrument is normally mounted vertically with a bracket on the
ceiling.
This allows swivelling the sensor up to 180° for optimal orientation
and rotating for optimal connection.
Fig. 2: Ceiling mounting via the mounting strap with length 300 mm
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Mounting strap - Wall
mounting
As an alternative the strap mounting is carried out horizontally or
obliquely.
> 200 mm
(7.87")
Fig. 3: Wall mounting horizontally via the mounting strap with length 170 mm
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Fig. 4: Wall mounting with inclined wall via the mounting strap with length
300 mm
Flange
Two versions are available for mounting the instrument on a socket:
•
•
Combi compression flange
Adapter flange
Combi compression flange
The combi compression flange is suitable for different vessel flanges
DN 80, ASME 3" and JIS 80. It comes not sealed against the radar
sensor and can thus only be used unpressurized. It can be retrofitted
on instruments with single chamber housing, retrofitting to a double
chamber housing is not possible.
Fig. 5: Combi compression flange
Combi compression flange
Adapter flange
The adapter flange is available from DN 100, ASME 4" and JIS 100. It
is permanently connected with the radar sensor and sealed.
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Fig. 6: Adapter flange
Connection screw
Adapter flange
Process seal
4.3
Mounting preparations, mounting strap
The mounting strap is supplied unassembled (optionally) 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". Required tools: Allen wrench size 4.
There are two different variants of screwing the strap to the sensor,
see following illustration:
Fig. 7: Mounting strap for screwing to the sensor
For angle of inclination in steps
For angle of inclination, infinitely variable
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Depending on the selected variant, the sensor can be rotated in the
strap:
•
•
Single chamber housing
–– Angle of inclination in three steps 0°, 90° and 180°
–– Angle of inclination 180°, infinitely variable
Double chamber housing
–– Angle of inclination in two steps 0° and 90°
–– Angle of inclination 90°, infinitely variable
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Polarisation
4.4
Mounting instructions
Radar sensors for level measurement emit electromagnetic waves.
The polarization is the direction of the electrical component of these
waves.
The polarization direction is marked by a nose on the housing, see
following drawing:
Fig. 8: Position of the polarisation
Nose for marking the direction of polarisation
Note:
When the housing is rotated, the direction of polarization changes
and hence the influence of the false echo on the measured value.
Please keep this in mind when mounting or making changes later.
Installation position
Mount the sensor at least 200 mm (7.874 in) away from the vessel
wall.
200 mm
(7.87")
Fig. 9: Mounting the radar sensor on the vessel top
If you cannot maintain this distance, you should carry out a false
signal suppression during setup. This applies particularly if buildup on
the vessel wall is expected. In such cases, we recommend repeating
the false signal suppression at a later date with existing buildup.
Inflowing medium
The instrument should not be mounted too close to the inflowing
medium, as the radar signal could be disrupted.
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Silo with filling from top
The optimal mounting position is opposite the filling aperture. To avoid
heavy soiling, the distance to any filter or dust exhauster should be as
large as possible.
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Fig. 10: Mounting of the radar sensor with inflowing medium
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Silo with lateral filling
In bulk solids silos with lateral pneumatic filling the instrument should
not be mounted above the filling stream, as the radar signal will be
disrupted. The optimal mounting position is to the side of the filling
aperture. To avoid heavy soiling, the distance to any filter or dust
exhauster should be as large as possible.
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Fig. 11: Mounting of the radar sensor with inflowing medium
Type of socket
Information:
The mounting socket should be as short as possible and its end
rounded. This reduces false echoes from the vessel mounting socket.
Fig. 12: Recommended socket mounting
If the medium has good reflective properties, you can also mount the
VEGAPULS 69 on longer sockets. Approximate socket heights are
shown in the following illustration.
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Information:
When mounting on longer sockets, we recommend carrying out a
false signal suppression (see chapter "Parameter adjustment").
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4 Mounting
The below charts specify the max. pipe socket length h depending on
the diameter d.
Socket length h
80 mm
≤ 200 mm
100 mm
≤ 300 mm
150 mm
≤ 500 mm
Socket diameter d
Socket length h
3"
≤ 7.87 in
4"
≤ 11.8 in
6"
≤ 19.7 in
In order to measure as much of the vessel volume as possible, the
sensor should be aligned so that the radar signal reaches the lowest
level in the vessel. In a cylindrical silo with conical outlet, the sensor is
mounted anywhere from one third to one half of the vessel radius from
the outside wall (see following drawing).
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Orientation
Socket diameter d
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1/3 r...1/2 r
Fig. 14: Mounting position and orientation
With the help of an optional swivelling holder, the sensor can be
easily aligned to the vessel centre. The necessary angle of inclination
depends on the vessel dimensions. It can be easily checked with a
suitable bubble tube or mechanic's level on the sensor.
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α
Fig. 15: Proposal for installation after orientation VEGAPULS 69
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The following table shows the necessary angle of inclination. It
depends on the measuring distance and the distance "a" between
vessel centre and installation position.
Distance d 2°
(m)
4°
6°
8°
10°
0.1
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.1
0.3
0.4
0.6
0.7
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.1
0.3
0.6
0.8
1.1
1.4
10
0.3
0.7
1.1
1.4
1.8
15
0.5
1.6
2.1
2.6
20
0.7
1.4
2.1
2.8
3.5
25
0.9
1.7
2.6
3.5
4.4
30
2.1
3.2
4.2
5.3
35
1.2
2.4
3.7
4.9
6.2
40
1.4
2.8
4.2
5.6
7.1
45
1.6
3.1
4.7
6.3
7.9
50
1.7
3.5
5.3
8.8
60
2.1
4.2
6.3
8.4
10.5
70
2.4
4.9
7.3
9.7
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Distance d 2°
(m)
4°
6°
8°
10°
80
2.8
5.6
8.4
11.1
13.9
90
3.1
6.3
9.4
12.5
15.6
100
3.5
10.5
13.9
17.4
110
3.8
7.7
11.5
15.3
19.1
120
4.2
8.4
12.5
16.7
20.8
Example:
In a vessel 20 m high, the installation position of the sensor is 1.4 m
from the vessel centre.
The necessary angle of inclination of 4° can be read out from this
table.
Proceed as follows to adjust the angle of inclination with the swivelling
holder:
1. Loosen the terminal screws of the swivel holder by one turn. Use
a hexagon socket wrench, size 5.
Fig. 16: VEGAPULS 69 with swivelling holder
Terminal screws (6 pcs.)
2. Align the sensor, check angle of inclination
Information:
The max. angle of inclination of the swivelling holder is approx. 10°
3. Re-tighten the terminal screws, max. torque see chapter "Technical data".
Vessel installations
The mounting location of the radar sensor should be a place where no
other equipment or fixtures cross the path of the radar signals.
In case of existing vessel installations, a false signal suppression
should be carried out during setup.
If large vessel installations such as struts or supports cause false
echoes, these can be attenuated through supplementary measures.
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Vessel installations, such as e.g. ladders, limit switches, heating spirals, struts, etc., can cause false echoes and impair the useful echo.
Make sure when planning your measuring point that the radar sensor
has a "clear view" to the measured product.
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Small, inclined sheet metal baffles above the installations scatter the
radar signals and prevent direct interfering reflections.
Fig. 17: Cover flat, large-area profiles with deflectors
Material heaps
Large material heaps are best measured with several instruments,
which can be mounted on e.g. traverse cranes. For this type of application it is advantageous to orient the sensor perpendicular to the
bulk solid surface.
The sensors do not influence each other.
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 observed (see chapter
"Technical data").
Fig. 18: Radar sensors on traverse crane
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Mounting in the vessel
insulation
Instruments for a temperature range up to 200° C have a spacer
between process fitting and electronics housing. This spacer is used
to thermally decouple the electronics from the high process temperatures.
Information:
The spacer may only be incorporated up to a maximum of 50 mm into
the vessel insulation. Only then is a reliable temperature decoupling
guaranteed.
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max. 50 mm
(1.97")
Fig. 19: Mounting the instrument on insulated vessels.
Mounting in multiple
chamber silo
Electronics housing
Spacer
Vessel insulation
The walls of multiple-chamber silos are often made of profile material,
e.g. profile sheeting, to ensure the required stability. If the radar sensor is mounted very close to a heavily structured vessel wall, substantial interfering reflections can be generated. Thus the sensor should
be mounted at the largest possible distance from the separating wall.
The best mounting location is on the outer wall of the silo, with the
sensor pointing towards the discharge opening in the silo centre. This
can be accomplished, for example, with the mounting strap.
Fig. 20: Installation and orientation in multiple chamber silos
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Fig. 21: Installation and orientation in multiple chamber silos
Dust deposits - Rinsing
air connection
To avoid heavy buildup and dust on the antenna, the sensor should
not be mounted close to the dust exhauster inside the vessel.
To protect the sensor against buildup, particularly in case of strong
condensation, air rinsing is recommended.
Metal-jacketed lens antenna
The VEGAPULS 69 with metal-jacketed lens antenna is equipped
with a rinsing air connection as a standard feature, see following
graphics.
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Fig. 22: Rinsing air connection on metal-jacketed lens antenna
Plastic horn antenna
The VEGAPULS 69 with plastic horn antenna is optionally available
with a rinsing air connection. The mechanical configuration differs
according to the flange version, see following graphics.
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Fig. 23: Rinsing air connection with compression flange
Fig. 24: Rinsing air connection with adapter flange
You can find details on the rinsing air connection in chapter "Technical
data".
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Safety instructions
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.
•
•
Voltage supply
The electrical connection must only be carried out by trained
personnel authorised by the plant operator.
If overvoltage surges are expected, overvoltage arresters should
be installed.
Power supply and current signal are carried on the same two-wire
cable. The operating voltage can differ depending on the instrument
version.
The data for power supply are specified in chapter "Technical data".
Provide a reliable separation between the supply circuit and the
mains circuits according to DIN EN 61140 VDE 0140-1.
Keep in mind the following additional factors that influence the operating voltage:
•
•
Connection cable
Lower output voltage of the power supply unit under nominal load
(e.g. with a sensor current of 20.5 mA or 22 mA in case of fault)
Influence of additional instruments in the circuit (see load values in
chapter "Technical data")
The instrument is connected with standard two-wire cable without
screen. If electromagnetic interference is expected which is above the
test values of EN 61326-1 for industrial areas, screened cable should
be used.
Use cable with round cross section for instruments with housing and
cable gland. To ensure the seal effect of the cable gland (IP protection
rating), find out which cable outer diameter the cable gland is suitable
for.
Use a cable gland fitting the cable diameter.
Screened cable generally necessary in HART multidrop mode.
Cable glands
Metric threads
In the case of instrument housings with metric thread, the cable
glands are screwed in at the factory. They are sealed with plastic
plugs as transport protection.
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You have to remove these plugs before electrical connection.
NPT thread
In the case of instrument housings with self-sealing NPT threads, it is
not possible to have the cable entries screwed in at the factory. The
free openings for the cable glands are therefore covered with red dust
protection caps as transport protection.
Prior to setup you have to replace these protective caps with approved cable glands or close the openings with suitable blind plugs.
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On plastic housings, the NPT cable gland or the Conduit steel tube
must be screwed into the threaded insert without grease.
Max. torque for all housings, see chapter "Technical data".
Cable screening and
grounding
If screened cable is required, the cable screen must be connected on
both ends to ground potential. In the sensor, the screen is connected
directly to the internal ground terminal. The ground terminal on the
outside of the housing must be connected to the ground potential (low
impedance).
In Ex systems, the grounding is carried out according to the installation regulations.
In electroplating plants as well as plants for cathodic corrosion protection it must be taken into account that significant potential differences
exist. This can lead to unacceptably high currents in the cable screen
if it is grounded at both ends.
Information:
The metallic parts of the instrument (process fitting, sensor, concentric tube, etc.) are connected with the internal and external ground
terminal on the housing. This connection exists either directly via
the conductive metallic parts or, in case of instruments with external
electronics, via the screen of the special connection cable.
You can find specifications on the potential connections inside the
instrument in chapter "Technical data".
Connection technology
5.2
Connecting
The voltage supply and signal output are connected via the springloaded terminals in the housing.
Connection to the display and adjustment module or to the interface
adapter is carried out via contact pins in the housing.
Information:
The terminal block is pluggable and can be removed from the
electronics. To do this, lift the terminal block with a small screwdriver
and pull it out. When reinserting the terminal block, you should hear it
snap in.
Connection procedure
Proceed as follows:
1. Unscrew the housing lid
2. If a display and adjustment module is installed, remove it by turning it slightly to the left.
3. Loosen compression nut of the cable gland and remove blind
plug
5. Insert the cable into the sensor through the cable entry
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4. Remove approx. 10 cm (4 in) of the cable mantle, strip approx.
1 cm (0.4 in) of insulation from the ends of the individual wires
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Fig. 25: Connection steps 5 and 6 - Single chamber housing
Fig. 26: Connection steps 5 and 6 - Double chamber housing
6. Insert the wire ends into the terminals according to the wiring plan
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Information:
Solid cores as well as flexible cores with wire end sleeves are inserted directly into the terminal openings. In case of flexible cores without
end sleeves, press the terminal from above with a small screwdriver,
the terminal opening is then free. When the screwdriver is released,
the terminal closes again.
You can find further information on the max. wire cross-section under
"Technical data - Electromechanical data"
7. Check the hold of the wires in the terminals by lightly pulling on
them
8. Connect the screen to the internal ground terminal, connect the
external ground terminal to potential equalisation
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9. Tighten the compression nut of the cable entry gland. The seal
ring must completely encircle the cable
10. Reinsert the display and adjustment module, if one was installed
11. Screw the housing lid back on
The electrical connection is finished.
5.3
Wiring plan, single chamber housing
The following illustration applies to the non-Ex as well as to the Ex-ia
version.
Electronics and terminal
compartment
4...20mA
(+)1
2(-)
Fig. 27: Electronics and terminal compartment - single chamber housing
Voltage supply, signal output
For display and adjustment module or interface adapter
For external display and adjustment unit
Ground terminal for connection of the cable screen
5.4
Wiring plan, double chamber housing
The following illustrations apply to the non-Ex as well as to the Ex-ia
version.
Electronics compartment
4...20mA
(+)1
2(-)
7 8
34
Internal connection to the terminal compartment
For display and adjustment module or interface adapter
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Fig. 28: Electronics compartment - double chamber housing
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Terminal compartment
4...20mA
(+)1
Display
2(-)
Fig. 29: Terminal compartment - double chamber housing
Supplementary electronics - Additional current
output
Voltage supply, signal output
For display and adjustment module or interface adapter
For external display and adjustment unit
Ground terminal for connection of the cable screen
To make a second measured value available for use, you can use the
supplementary electronics "Additional current output".
Both current outputs are passive and need a power supply.
II
4...20mA
4...20mA
(+)1
2(-)
( +)7
8(-)
Fig. 30: Terminal compartment, double chamber housing, supplementary electronics "Additional current output"
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First current output (I) - Voltage supply and signal output, sensor (HART)
Additional current output (II) - Voltage supply and signal output (without
HART)
Ground terminal for connection of the cable screen
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Terminal compartment - Radio module
PLICSMOBILE
Status
SIM-Card
Test
USB
(+)1
2(-)
Fig. 31: Terminal compartment - Radio module PLICSMOBILE
Voltage supply
You can find detailed information on connection in the supplementary
instructions "PLICSMOBILE GSM/GPRS radio module".
Electronics compartment
5.5
Double chamber housing Ex d
4...20mA
(+)1
2(-)
7 8
Fig. 32: Electronics compartment - Ex-d double chamber housing
Internal connection to the terminal compartment
For display and adjustment module or interface adapter
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Terminal compartment
4...20mA
(+)1
2(-)
Fig. 33: Terminal compartment - double chamber housing
Electronics compartment
Voltage supply, signal output
For display and adjustment module or interface adapter
For external display and adjustment unit
Ground terminal for connection of the cable screen
5.6
Wiring plan, double chamber housing Ex d ia
4...20mA
(+)1
2(-)
7 8
Fig. 34: Electronics compartment - Ex-d-ia double chamber housing
Internal connection to the terminal compartment
For display and adjustment module or interface adapter
Internal connection to the plug connector for external display and adjustment unit (optional)
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HART multidrop mode is not possible when using an Ex-d-ia instrument.
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Terminal compartment
4...20mA
(+)1
2(-)
Fig. 35: Connection compartment - Ex-d-ia double chamber housing
Voltage supply, signal output
Ground terminal for connection of the cable screen
Plug M12 x 1 for external
display and adjustment
unit
Fig. 36: Top view of the plug connector
Pin 1
Pin 2
Pin 3
Pin 4
Contact pin
Colour, connection ca- Terminal, electronics
ble in the sensor
module
Pin 1
Brown
Pin 2
White
Pin 3
Blue
Pin 4
Black
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Electronics compartment
5.7
Double chamber housing with DISADAPT
Fig. 37: View to the electronics compartment with VEGADIS adapter for connection of the external display and adjustment unit
VEGADIS adapter
Internal plug connection
Plug connector M12 x 1
Assignment of the plug
connector
Fig. 38: View to the plug connector M12 x 1
Pin 1
Pin 2
Pin 3
Pin 4
Colour, connection ca- Terminal, electronics
ble in the sensor
module
Pin 1
Brown
Pin 2
White
Pin 3
Blue
Pin 4
Black
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Contact pin
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Wire assignment, connection cable
5.8
Wiring plan - version IP 66/IP 68, 1 bar
Fig. 39: Wire assignment in permanently connected connection cable
Brown (+) and blue (-) to power supply or to the processing system
Shielding
5.9
Switch-on phase
After connecting the instrument to power supply or after a voltage
recurrence, the instrument carries out a self-check for approx. 30 s:
•
•
•
•
Internal check of the electronics
Indication of the instrument type, hardware and software version,
measurement loop name on the display or PC
Indication of the status message "F 105 Determine measured
value" on the display or PC
The output signal jumps to the set fault current
As soon as a plausible measured value is found, the corresponding
current is outputted to the signal cable. The value corresponds to the
actual level as well as the settings already carried out, e.g. factory
setting.
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6.1
Set up with the display and adjustment
module
Insert display and adjustment module
The display and adjustment module can be inserted into the sensor
and removed again at any time. You can choose any one of four different positions - each displaced by 90°. It is not necessary to interrupt
the power supply.
Proceed as follows:
1. Unscrew the housing lid
2. Place the display and adjustment module on the electronics in the
desired position and turn it to the right until it snaps in.
3. Screw housing lid with inspection window tightly back on
Disassembly is carried out in reverse order.
The display and adjustment module is powered by the sensor, an additional connection is not necessary.
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Fig. 40: Installing the display and adjustment module in the electronics compartment of the single chamber housing
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Fig. 41: Installing the display and adjustment module in the double chamber
housing
In the electronics compartment
In the terminal compartment
Note:
If you intend to retrofit the instrument with a display and adjustment
module for continuous measured value indication, a higher lid with an
inspection glass is required.
6.2
Adjustment system
Key functions
42
LC display
Adjustment keys
•
[OK] key:
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Fig. 42: Display and adjustment elements
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•
•
•
––
––
––
––
Move to the menu overview
Confirm selected menu
Edit parameter
Save value
[->] key:
–– Change measured value presentation
–– Select list entry
–– Select menu items in the quick setup menu
–– Select editing position
[+] key:
–– Change value of the parameter
[ESC] key:
–– Interrupt input
–– Jump to next higher menu
Adjustment system
The instrument is operated via the four keys of the display and
adjustment module. The individual menu items are shown on the LC
display. You can find the function of the individual keys in the previous
illustration.
Time functions
When the [+] and [->] keys are pressed quickly, the edited value,
or the cursor, changes one value or position at a time. If the key is
pressed longer than 1 s, the value or position changes continuously.
When the [OK] and [ESC] keys are pressed simultaneously for more
than 5 s, the display returns to the main menu. The menu language is
then switched over to "English".
Approx. 60 minutes after the last pressing of a key, an automatic reset
to measured value indication is triggered. Any values not confirmed
with [OK] will not be saved.
6.3
Measured value indication
Measured value indication - Selection of
national language
With the [->] key you move between three different indication modes.
In the first view, the selected measured value is displayed in large
digits.
In the second view, the selected measured value and a corresponding bar graph presentation are displayed.
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In the third view, the selected measured value as well as a second selectable value, e.g. the temperature of the electronics, are displayed.
During the initial setup of an instrument shipped with factory settings,
use the "OK" key to get to the menu "National language".
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Selection of national
language
This menu item is used to select the national language for further parameter adjustment. You can change the selection via the menu item
"Setup - Display, Menu language".
With the "OK" key you move to the main menu.
6.4
Parameter adjustment - Quick setup
To quickly and easily adapt the sensor to the application, select
the menu item "Quick setup" in the start graphic on the display and
adjustment module.
Select the individual steps with the [->] key.
After the last step, "Quick setup terminated successfully" is displayed
briefly.
Information:
The echo curve of setup is stored automatically during the quick
setup.
The return to the measured value indication is carried out through the
[->] or [ESC] keys or automatically after 3 s
You can find "Extended adjustment" in the next sub-chapter.
Main menu
6.5
Parameter adjustment - Extended adjustment
The main menu is divided into five sections with the following functions:
Setup: Settings, e.g., for measurement loop name, units, application,
adjustment, signal output
Display: Settings, e.g., for language, measured value display, lighting
Diagnosis: Information, for example, on device status, peak value,
simulation, echo curve
Info: Instrument name, hardware and software version, calibration
date, instrument features
In the main menu item "Setup", the individual submenu items
should be selected one after the other and provided with the correct
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Additional adjustments: Date/Time, reset, copy function, scaling,
current output, false signal suppression, linearization, HART mode,
special parameters
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parameters to ensure optimum adjustment of the measurement. The
procedure is described in the following.
Setup - Measurement
loop name
Here you can assign a suitable measurement loop name. Push the
"OK" key to start the editing. With the "+" key you change the sign and
with the "->" key you jump to the next position.
You can enter names with max. 19 characters. The character set
comprises:
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Setup - Units
Capital letters from A … Z
Numbers from 0 … 9
Special characters + - / _ blanks
In this menu item you select the distance unit and the temperature
unit.
For the distance units you can choose between m, in and ft and for
the temperature units °C, °F and K.
Setup - Application
With this menu item, the sensor can be optimally adapted to the application, the installation location or the measurement conditions. It
includes selection options for medium, application as well as vessel
height/measuring range.
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Medium:
Every medium has a different reflective behaviour. With this selection,
the sensor can be perfectly adapted to the medium and measurement
reliability, particularly with media with poor reflective properties, is
considerably increased.
Application:
Depending on the type of bulk solids application, material cones and
additional echoes from the vessel wall or bottom can become further
interfering factors. Through this selection, the sensor is adapted
perfectly to the application.
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Vessel height/Measuring range:
The VEGAPULS 69 is a bulk solids radar sensor for high, slender
vessels. It covers a measuring range up to 120 m. This menu item lets
you limit the active measuring range in which the instrument searches
for level echoes.
Information:
The min. adjustment must be carried out independently of this.
The following features form the basis of the applications:
Silo (slender and high):
• Vessel of metal: weld joints
• Process/measurement conditions:
–– Filling aperture too close to the sensor
–– System noise in completely empty silo increased
• Properties, sensor:
–– Stable measured values through higher averaging
–– False signal suppression during setup recommended, required
for automatic false signal suppression
–– Automatic false signal suppression with partly filled vessel1)
Bunker (large-volume):
• Vessel of concrete or metal:
–– Structured vessel walls
–– Installations present
• Process/measurement conditions:
–– Large distance to the medium
–– Large angles of repose
• Properties, sensor:
–– Mean averaging
–– High measured value jumps are accepted
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The instrument recognizes if a manual false signal suppression was carried
out with empty vessel and high system noise. An automatic false signal suppression is then carried out if a product echo was detected at the beginning
of the filling process.
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Bunker with fast filling:
• Vessel of concrete or metal, also multiple chamber silo:
–– Structured vessel walls
–– Installations present
• Process/measurement conditions:
–– Measured value jumps, e.g. through truck loading
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–– Large distance to the medium
–– Large angles of repose
Properties, sensor:
–– Lower averaging
–– Very high measured value jumps are accepted
Heap:
• Sensor mounting on movable conveyor belts
• Detection of the heap profile
• Height detection during filling
• Process/measurement conditions:
–– Measured value jumps, e.g. by the profile of the heap or traverses
–– Large angles of repose
–– Measurement near the filling stream
• Properties, sensor:
–– Mean averaging
–– High measured value jumps are accepted
Crusher:
• Vessel: installations, wear and protective facilities available
• Process/measurement conditions:
–– Measured value jumps, e.g. through truck loading
–– Fast reaction time
–– Large distance to the medium
• Properties, sensor:
–– Little averaging
–– Max. reaction speed, very high measured value jumps are
accepted
Demonstration:
• Adjustment for all applications which are not typically level measurement
–– Instrument demonstration
–– Object recognition/monitoring (additional settings required)
• Properties, sensor:
–– Sensor accepts all measured value changes within the measuring range immediately
–– High sensitivity to interference, because virtually no averaging
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.
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Setup - Adjustment
Since the radar sensor is a distance measuring instrument, the
distance from the sensor to the product surface is measured. To
indicate the actual level, an allocation of the measured distance to the
percentage height must be carried out.
To perform the adjustment, enter the distance with full and empty vessel, see the following example:
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100%
35 m
(1378")
1m
(39.37")
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0%
Fig. 43: Parameter adjustment example min./max. adjustment
Min. level = max. measuring distance
Max. level = min. measuring distance
Reference plane
If these values are not known, an adjustment with the distances of e.g.
10 % and 90 % is possible. Starting point for these distance specifications is always the sealing surface of the thread or flange. You can find
specifications on the reference plane in chapter "Technical data". The
actual level is calculated on the basis of these settings.
The actual product level during this adjustment is not important,
because the min./max. adjustment is always carried out without
changing the product level. These settings can be made ahead of
time without the instrument having to be installed.
Setup - Max. adjustment
Proceed as follows:
1. Select with [->] the menu item Max. adjustment and confirm with
[OK].
2. Prepare the percentage value for editing with [OK] and set the
cursor to the requested position with [->].
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3. Set the requested percentage value with [+] and save with [OK].
The cursor jumps now to the distance value.
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4. For the full vessel, enter the distance value in m matching the
percentage value.
5. Save settings with [OK] and move with [ESC] and [->] to Min.
adjustment.
Setup - Min. adjustment
Proceed as follows:
1. Select with [->] the menu item "Min. adjustment" and confirm with
[OK].
2. Edit the percentage value with [OK] and set the cursor to the
requested position with [->].
3. Set the requested percentage value with [+] and save with [OK].
The cursor jumps now to the distance value.
4. Enter the suitable distance value in m for the empty vessel (e.g.
distance from the sensor to the vessel bottom) corresponding to
the percentage value.
Setup - Damping
To damp process-dependent measured value fluctuations, set an
integration time of 0 … 999 s in this menu item.
The default setting is a damping of 0 s.
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Setup - Current output,
mode
In the menu item "Current output mode" you determine the output
characteristics and reaction of the current output in case of failure.
The default setting is output characteristics 4 … 20 mA, fault mode
< 3.6 mA.
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Setup - Current output
Min./Max.
In the menu item "Current output Min./Max.", you determine the reaction of the current output during operation.
The default setting is min. current 3.8 mA and max. current 20.5 mA.
Lock/unlock setup - Adjustment
In the menu item "Lock/unlock adjustment" you safeguard the sensor
parameters against unauthorized or unintentional modifications.
With active PIN, only the following adjustment functions are possible
without entering a PIN:
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Select menu items and show data
Read data from sensor into the display and adjustment module.
Releasing the sensor adjustment is also possible in any menu item by
entering the PIN.
Caution:
With active PIN, adjustment via PACTware/DTM and other systems is
also blocked.
Display - Menu language
This menu item enables the setting of the requested national language.
The following languages are available:
German
English
French
Spanish
Russian
Italian
Dutch
Portuguese
Japanese
Chinese
Polish
Czech
Turkish
In the delivery status, the VEGAPULS 69 is set to the ordered national
language.
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Display - Displayed value
1 and 2
In this menu item you can define the way measured values are indicated on the display.
The default setting for the display value is "Percent".
Display - Backlight
The display and adjustment module has a backlight for the display. In
this menu item you can switch the lighting on or off. You can find the
required operating voltage in chapter "Technical data".
In delivery status, the lighting is switched on.
Diagnostics - Device
status
In this menu item, the device status is displayed.
Diagnosis - Peak value
The min. and max. measured value, the measurement certainty as
well as the min. and max. electronics temperature are stored in the
sensor. The values are displayed in menu item "Peak value" or "Further peak values".
A reset menu is opened with the [OK] key in the respective peak
value window:
With the [OK] key in the reset menu, the peak values are reset to the
current measured value.
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Diagnoses - Curve indica- The "Echo curve" shows the signal strength of the echoes over the
tion
measuring range in dB. The signal strength enables an evaluation of
the quality of the measurement.
The selected curve is continuously updated. A submenu with zoom
functions is opened with the [OK] key:
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"X-Zoom": Zoom function for the meas. distance
"Y-Zoom": 1, 2, 5 and 10x signal magnification in "dB"
"Unzoom": Reset the presentation to the nominal measuring range
without magnification
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Diagnosis - Simulation
In this menu item you can simulate measured values via the current
output. This allows the signal path to be tested, e.g. through downstream indicating instruments or the input card of the control system.
Select the requested simulation variable and set the requested value.
Caution:
During simulation, the simulated value is outputted as 4 … 20 mA current value and as digital HART signal. The status message within the
context of the asset management function is "Maintenance".
To deactivate the simulation, you have to push the [ESC] key and
confirm the message
with the [OK] key.
Information:
The sensor terminates the simulation automatically after 60 minutes.
Diagnostics - Echo curve
memory
The function "Setup" allows the echo curve to be saved at the time of
setup.
Information:
This is generally recommended, however, for use of the Asset
Management functions it is absolutely necessary. Saving should be
carried out with a very low level.
The function "Echo curve memory" allows up to ten individual echo
curves to be stored, for example to detect the measurement behaviour of the sensor in different operating conditions.
With the adjustment software PACTware and the PC, the stored echo
curves can be displayed with high resolution and used to recognize
signal changes over time. In addition, the echo curve saved during
setup can also be displayed in the echo curve window and compared
with the current echo curve.
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Additional settings - Date/ In this menu item, the internal clock of the sensor is set to the requestTime
ed time and time format. At the time of shipment from factory, the
instrument is set to CET (Central European Time).
Additional adjustments
- Reset
During a reset, the parameter settings carried out by the user are
reset to the default values (see below table).
Proceed as follows:
1. Select with [->] under "Additional adjustments" the menu item
"Reset" and confirm with [OK].
2. Confirm with [OK] and select the requested reset function with
[->]
3. Confirm with [OK], for approx. 5 s the message "Resetting" is
displayed, then the selection window appears.
Caution:
For the duration of the reset, the set trouble signal is outputted via the
current output. Within the context of the asset management function,
the message "Maintenance" is outputted.
The following reset functions are available:
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Delivery status: Restores the parameter settings at the time of shipment from the factory, incl. the order-specific settings. Any created
false signal suppression, user-programmable linearization curve as
well as measured value and echo curve memory is deleted. The event
and parameter modification memories remain unaffected.
Basic settings: Resets the parameter settings, incl. special parameters, to the default values of the respective instrument. Any stored
false signal suppression or user programmable linearisation curve, as
well as the measured value memory, is deleted. Order-related settings
are not taken over into the current parameters after this reset.
The following table shows the scope of the reset function and the
default values of the instrument:
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Menu
Menu item
Default value
Setup
Measurement
loop name
Sensor
Units
Distance in m
Application
Medium: Crushed stones/gravel
Temperature in °C
Application: Silo
Vessel bottom: Flat
Vessel height/Measuring range: 120 m
Display
Min. adjustment
120 m
Max. adjustment
0,000 m(d)
Damping
0.0 s
Current output
mode
Output characteristics: 4 … 20 mA
Current output
Min./Max.
Min. current: 3.8 mA
Failure mode: < 3.6 mA ▼
Max. current: 20.5 mA
Displayed value 1 Filling height
Displayed value 2 Temperature
Additional adjustments
Backlight
Switched off
Date/Time
Time format: 24 h
Scaling size
Volume
Scaling format
100.00 lin %, 100 l
Current output 1
and 2 size
Lin %
Current output 1
and 2 adjustment
100.00 %, 100 l
Linearization
Linear
HART mode
HART address: 0
0.00 lin %, 0 l
0.00 %, 0 l
Loop current mode: Analogue current output
Additional settings - Copy The instrument settings are copied with this function. The following
instrument settings
functions are available:
Read from sensor: Read data from sensor and store into the display
and adjustment module
The following data or settings for adjustment of the display and adjustment module are saved:
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All data of the menu "Setup" and "Display"
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Write into sensor: Store data from the display and adjustment module back into the sensor
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The menu items "Reset, Date/Time" in the menu "Additional settings"
The user-programmable linearization curve
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 sensors or kept as backup for a possible electronics exchange.
Note:
Before the data are saved in the sensor, a safety check is carried out
to determine if the data match the sensor. In the process the sensor
type of the source data as well as the target sensor are displayed. If
the data do not match, a fault message is outputted or the function is
blocked. The data are saved only after release.
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Additional settings - Scal- In the menu item "Scaling" you define the scaling variable and the
ing
scaling format for the indication of the level measured value for 0 %
and 100 % on the display, for example as volume in l.
Additional settings - Current output (size)
In menu item "Current output, variable" you specify which measured
variable the current output refers to.
Additional settings - Current output (adjustment)
In menu item "Current output, adjustment" you can assign a respective measured value to the current output.
Additional adjustments False signal suppression
The following circumstances cause interfering reflections and can
influence the measurement:
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High sockets
Vessel internals such as struts
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Agitators
Buildup or welded joints on vessel walls
Note:
A false signal suppression detects, marks and saves these false
signals so that they are no longer taken into account in the level
measurement.
This should be done with the lowest possible level so that all potential
interfering reflections can be detected.
Proceed as follows:
1. Select with [->] the menu item "False signal suppression" and
confirm with [OK].
2. Confirm again with [OK].
3. Confirm again with [OK].
4. Confirm again with [OK] and enter the actual distance from the
sensor to the product surface.
5. All interfering signals in this section are detected by the sensor
and stored after confirming with [OK].
Note:
Check the distance to the product surface, because if an incorrect
(too large) value is entered, the existing level will be saved as a false
signal. The level would then no longer be detectable in this area.
If a false signal suppression has already been saved in the sensor,
the following menu window appears when selecting "False signal
suppression":
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Delete: An already created false signal suppression will be completely deleted. This is useful if the saved false signal suppression no
longer matches the metrological conditions in the vessel.
Extend: is used to extend an already created false signal suppression. This is useful if a false signal suppression was carried out with
too high a level and not all false signals could be detected. When
selecting "Extend", the distance to the product surface of the created
false signal suppression is displayed. This value can now be changed
and the false signal suppression can be extended to this range.
Additional settings - Linearization
A linearization is necessary for all vessels in which the vessel volume
does not increase linearly with the level. Corresponding linearization
curves are preprogrammed for these vessels. They represent the
correlation between the level percentage and vessel volume. The
linearization applies to the measured value indication and the current
output.
Additional adjustments HART mode
In this menu item you specify the HART mode and enter the address
for multidrop mode.
In the mode "Fixed current output" up to 63 sensors can be operated
on one two-wire cable (Multidrop operation). An address between 0
and 63 must be assigned to each sensor.
If you select the function "Analogue current output", a 4 … 20 mA
signal is output in multidrop mode.
In the mode "Fixed current (4 mA)" a fixed 4 mA signal is output independently of the actual level.
The default setting is "Analogue current output" and the address "00".
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Additional settings - Special parameters
In this menu item you gain access to the protected area where
you can enter special parameters. In exceptional cases, individual
parameters can be modified in order to adapt the sensor to special
requirements.
Change the settings of the special parameters only after having contacted our service staff.
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Info - Instrument name
In this menu item, you can read out the instrument name and the
instrument serial number:
Info - Instrument version
In this menu item, the hardware and software version of the sensor is
displayed.
Info - Factory calibration
date
In this menu item, the date of factory calibration of the sensor as well
as the date of the last change of sensor parameters are displayed via
the display and adjustment module or via the PC.
Info - Sensor characteristics
In this menu item, the features of the sensor such as approval, process fitting, seal, measuring range, electronics, housing and others
are displayed.
Backup on paper
We recommended writing down the adjustment data, e.g. in this operating instructions manual, and archiving them afterwards. They are
thus available for multiple use or service purposes.
6.6
Saving the parameterisation data
The following data or settings for adjustment of the display and adjustment module are saved:
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Backup in the display and If the instrument is equipped with a display and adjustment module,
adjustment module
the data in the sensor can be saved in the display and adjustment
module. The procedure is described in menu item "Copy device
settings" in the menu "Additional settings". The data remain there
permanently even if the sensor power supply fails.
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The items "Sensor-specific units, temperature unit and linearisation" in the menu "Additional settings".
The values of the user-programmable linearisation curve
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The function can also be used to transfer settings from one instrument to another instrument of the same type. If it is necessary to
exchange a sensor, the display and adjustment module is inserted
into the replacement instrument and the data are likewise written into
the sensor via the menu item "Copy device settings".
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Via the interface adapter
directly on the sensor
Setup with PACTware
7.1
Connect the PC
Fig. 44: Connection of the PC directly to the sensor via the interface adapter
USB cable to the PC
Interface adapter VEGACONNECT
Sensor
Via the interface adapter
and HART
Fig. 45: Connecting the PC via HART to the signal cable
Sensor
HART resistance 250 Ω (optional depending on evaluation)
Connection cable with 2 mm pins and terminals
Processing system/PLC/Voltage supply
Interface adapter, for example VEGACONNECT 4
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Note:
With power supply units with integrated HART resistance (internal
resistance approx. 250 Ω), an additional external resistance is not
necessary. This applies, e.g. to the VEGA instruments VEGATRENN
149A, VEGAMET 381, VEGAMET 391. Common Ex separators are
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also usually equipped with a sufficient current limiting resistance. In
such cases, the interface converter can be connected parallel to the
4 … 20 mA cable (dashed line in the previous illustration).
Prerequisites
7.2
Parameter adjustment
For parameter adjustment of the instrument via a Windows PC, the
configuration software PACTware and a suitable instrument driver
(DTM) according to FDT standard are required. The latest PACTware
version as well as all available DTMs are compiled in a DTM Collection. The DTMs can also be integrated into other frame applications
according to FDT standard.
Note:
To ensure that all instrument functions are supported, you should
always use the latest DTM Collection. Furthermore, not all described
functions are included in older firmware versions. You can download
the latest instrument software from our homepage. A description of
the update procedure is also available in the Internet.
Further setup steps are described in the operating instructions manual "DTM Collection/PACTware" attached to each DTM Collection and
which can also be downloaded from the Internet. Detailed descriptions are available in the online help of PACTware and the DTMs.
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Fig. 46: Example of a DTM view
Standard/Full version
All device DTMs are available as a free-of-charge standard version
and as a full version that must be purchased. In the standard version,
all functions for complete setup are already included. An assistant for
simple project configuration simplifies the adjustment considerably.
Saving/printing the project as well as import/export functions are also
part of the standard version.
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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 a multiviewer for display and analysis of the saved measured
value and echo curves.
The standard version is available as a download under
www.vega.com/downloads and "Software". The full version is available on CD from the agency serving you.
7.3
Saving the parameterisation data
We recommend documenting or saving the parameterisation data via
PACTware. That way the data are available for multiple use or service
purposes.
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8.1
Set up with other systems
DD adjustment programs
Device descriptions as Enhanced Device Description (EDD) are
available for DD adjustment programs such as, for example, AMS™
and PDM.
The files can be downloaded at www.vega.com/downloads under
"Software".
8.2
Field Communicator 375, 475
Device descriptions for the instrument are available as EDD for parameterisation with Field Communicator 375 or 475.
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Integrating the EDD into the Field Communicator 375 or 475 requires
the "Easy Upgrade Utility" software, which is available from the manufacturer. This software is updated via the Internet and new EDDs are
automatically accepted into the device catalogue of this software after
they are released by the manufacturer. They can then be transferred
to a Field Communicator.
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Diagnosis, asset management and service
9.1
Maintenance
If the instrument is used correctly, no 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, take
measures to avoid heavy soiling of the antenna system. If necessary,
clean the antenna system in certain intervals.
9.2
Measured value and event memory
The instrument has several memories available for diagnostic purposes. The data remain there even in case of voltage interruption.
Measured value memory
Up to 100,000 measured values can be stored in the sensor in a ring
memory. Each entry contains date/time as well as the respective
measured value. Storable values are for example:
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Distance
Filling height
Percentage value
Lin. percent
Scaled
Current value
Meas. certainty
Electronics temperature
When the instrument is shipped, the measured value memory is
active and stores distance, measurement certainty and electronics
temperature every 3 minutes.
The requested values and recording conditions are set via a PC with
PACTware/DTM or the control system with EDD. Data are thus read
out and also reset.
Event memory
Up to 500 events are automatically stored with a time stamp in the
sensor (non-deletable). Each entry contains date/time, event type,
event description and value. Event types are for example:
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Modification of a parameter
Switch-on and switch-off times
Status messages (according to NE 107)
Error messages (according to NE 107)
The data are read out via a PC with PACTware/DTM or the control
system with EDD.
The echo curves are stored with date and time and the corresponding
echo data. The memory is divided into two sections:
Echo curve of the setup: This is used as reference echo curve for
the measurement conditions during setup. Changes in the measurement conditions during operation or buildup on the sensor can thus
be recognized. The echo curve of the setup is stored via:
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PC with PACTware/DTM
Control system with EDD
Display and adjustment module
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PC with PACTware/DTM
Control system with EDD
Further echo curves: Up to 10 echo curves can be stored in a ring
buffer in this memory section. Additional echo curves are stored via:
9.3
Asset Management function
The instrument features self-monitoring and diagnostics according to
NE 107 and VDI/VDE 2650. In addition to the status messages in the
following tables, detailed error messages are available under menu
item "Diagnostics" via the display and adjustment module, PACTware/
DTM and EDD.
Status messages
The status messages are divided into the following categories:
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Failure
Function check
Out of specification
Maintenance requirement
and explained by pictographs:
Fig. 47: Pictographs of the status messages
Failure - red
Out of specification - yellow
Function check - orange
Maintenance - blue
Failure: Due to a malfunction in the instrument, a fault message is
outputted.
This status message is always active. It cannot be deactivated by the
user.
Function check: The instrument is being worked on, the measured
value is temporarily invalid (for example during simulation).
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This status message is inactive by default. It can be activated by the
user via PACTware/DTM or EDD.
Out of specification: The measured value is unreliable because an
instrument specification was exceeded (e.g. electronics temperature).
This status message is inactive by default. It can be activated by the
user via PACTware/DTM or EDD.
Maintenance: Due to external influences, the instrument function
is limited. The measurement is affected, but the measured value is
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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 via PACTware/DTM or EDD.
The following table shows the error codes in the status message
"Failure" and gives information on the reason and rectification. Keep
in mind that some information is only valid for four-wire instruments.
Failure
Code
Text message
F013
no measured value
available
F017
Adjustment span
too small
F025
Error in the linearization table
Reason
Removal
DevSpec
• Sensor does not detect an echo • Check or correct installation
during operation
and/or parameter settings
• Antenna system dirty or defec- • Clean or exchange process
•
tive
Adjustment not within specification
• Change adjustment according
to the limit values (difference between min. and max.
≥ 10 mm)
F036
• Failed or interrupted software
F040
• Hardware defect
F080
• General software error
• Disconnect operating voltage
F105
• The instrument is still in the
• Wait for the end of the switch-on
phase
• Duration up to approx. 3 min.
No operable software
Error in the electronics
General software
error
Determine measured value
F113
Communication
error
F125
Impermissible electronics temperature
Error in the calibration
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start phase, the measured value
could not yet be determined
• Repeat software update
• Check electronics version
• Exchanging the electronics
• Send instrument for repair
• Exchanging the electronics
• Send instrument for repair
briefly
Bit 3 of Byte 0 … 5
Bit 4 of Byte 0 … 5
Bit 5 of Byte 0 … 5
Bit 6 of Byte 0 … 5
Bit 12 of Byte 0 … 5
unit or electronics
• Temperature of the electronics • Check ambient temperature
in the non-specified range
• Insulate electronics
• Use instrument with higher
•
•
Bit 2 of Byte 0 … 5
depending on the version and
parameter settings
• EMC interference
• Remove EMC influences
• Transmission error during exter- • Exchange 4-wire power supply
nal communication with 4-wire
power supply unit
Bit 1 of Byte 0 … 5
Bit 7 of Byte 0 … 5
temperature range
Error in the calibration carried
out in the factory
Error in the EEPROM
• Exchanging the electronics
• Send instrument for repair
Bit 8 of Byte 0 … 5
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F260
update
Bit 0 of Byte 0 … 5
component or antenna
• Index markers are not continu- • Check linearisation table
ously rising, for example illogical • Delete table/Create new
value pairs
State in CMD 48
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Code
Text message
F261
Error in the instrument settings
F264
Installation/Setup
error
F265
Measurement function disturbed
Reason
Removal
• Error during setup
• False signal suppression faulty
• Error when carrying out a reset
• Adjustment not within the vessel
height/measuring range
• Max. measuring range of the
• Repeat setup
• Carry out a reset
instrument not sufficient
State in CMD 48
Bit 9 of Byte 0 … 5
Bit 10 of Byte 0 … 5
measuring range
• Sensor no longer carries out a • Check operating voltage
measurement
• Carry out a reset
• Operating voltage too low
• Disconnect operating voltage
Bit 11 of Byte 0 … 5
briefly
The following table shows the error codes and text messages in the
status message "Function check" and provides information on causes
as well as corrective measures.
Function check
Code
Reason
Removal
DevSpec
C700
• A simulation is active
• Finish simulation
• Wait for the automatic end after
"Simulation Active"
in "Standardized
Status 0"
Text message
Simulation active
Out of specification
Code
Text message
S600
Impermissible electronics temperature
Reason
Removal
• Temperature of the electronics • Check ambient temperature
in the non-specified range
• Insulate electronics
• Use instrument with higher
DevSpec
State in CMD 48
Bit 8 of
Byte 14 … 24
temperature range
•
S603
• Operating voltage below speci-
Impermissible operating voltage
60 mins.
State in CMD 48
The following table shows the error codes and text messages in the
status message "Out of specification" and provides information on
causes as well as corrective measures.
S601
Overfilling
Danger of vessel overfilling
fied range
• Make sure that there is no
further filling
• Check level in the vessel
• Check electrical connection
• If necessary, increase operating
voltage
Bit 9 of
Byte 14 … 24
Bit 11 of
Byte 14 … 24
The following table shows the error codes and text messages in the
status message "Maintenance" and provides information on causes
as well as corrective measures.
Maintenance
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• Check or correct installation
and/or parameter settings
• Use an instrument with bigger
DevSpec
Code
Reason
Removal
DevSpec
M500
•
•
•
Bit 0 of
Byte 14 … 24
Text message
Error during the reset "delivery status"
The data could not be restored
during the reset to delivery
status
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Repeat reset
Load XML file with sensor data
into the sensor
State in CMD 48
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Code
Reason
Removal
DevSpec
M501
• Hardware error EEPROM
• Exchanging the electronics
• Send instrument for repair
Bit 1 of
Byte 14 … 24
M502
• Hardware error EEPROM
• Exchanging the electronics
• Send instrument for repair
Text message
Error in the nonactive linearisation
table
Error in the event
memory
M503
Measurement reliability too low
M504
Error at a device interface
M505
No echo available
M506
Installation/Setup
error
M507
Error in the instrument settings
• The echo/noise ratio is too small • Check installation and process
for reliable measurement
conditions
• Antenna dirty or defective
• Change polarisation direction
• Use instrument with higher
sensitivity
• Clean the antenna
• Hardware defect
• Check connections
• Exchanging the electronics
• Send instrument for repair
• Sensor does not detect an echo • Clean the antenna
during operation
• Use a more suitable antenna/
sensor
• Antenna dirty or defective
• Remove possible false echoes
• Optimize sensor position and
• Error during setup
Bit 2 of
Byte 14 … 24
Bit 3 of
Byte 14 … 24
Bit 4 of
Byte 14 … 24
Bit 5 of
Byte 14 … 24
orientation
• Check or correct installation
and/or parameter settings
• Error during setup
• Carry out reset and repeat setup
• Error when carrying out a reset
• False signal suppression faulty
9.4
State in CMD 48
Bit 6 of
Byte 14 … 24
Bit 7 of
Byte 14 … 24
Rectify faults
Reaction when malfunction occurs
The operator of the system is responsible for taking suitable measures to rectify faults.
Procedure for fault rectification
The first measures are:
•
•
•
Evaluation of fault messages via the adjustment device
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
be determined in this way and faults rectified.
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Connect a multimeter in the suitable measuring range according to
the wiring plan. The following table describes possible errors in the
current signal and helps to eliminate them:
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Check the 4 … 20 mA
signal
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Error
Reason
4 … 20 mA signal not stable
4 … 20 mA signal missing
•
•
Removal
Fluctuations of the
measured variable
Electrical connection
faulty
• Set damping appropriate to the instrument via the
display and adjustment module or PACTware/DTM
• Check connection according to chapter "Connection
steps" and if necessary, correct according to chapter
"Wiring plan"
• Voltage supply missing • Check cables for breaks; repair if necessary
• Operating voltage too • Check, adapt if necessary
low or load resistance
too high
Current signal greater than
22 mA or less than 3.6 mA
Treatment of measurement errors with bulk
solids
• Electronics module in the • Exchange the instrument or send it in for repair
sensor defective
The below tables show typical examples of application-related
measurement errors with bulk solids. A distinction is made between
measurement errors during:
•
•
•
Constant level
Filling
Emptying
Level
The images in column "Error pattern" show the real level as a broken
line and the level displayed by the sensor as a continuous line.
time
Real level
Level displayed by the sensor
Notes:
•
•
Whenever the sensor displays a constant value, the reason could
also be that the fault setting of the current output is set to "Hold
value"
If the level indication is too low, the reason could be a line resistance that is too high
Measurement error with constant level
1. Measured value
shows a too low or too
high level
Error pattern
Level
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Fault description
Cause
• Min./max. adjustment not
correct
time
• Incorrect linearization curve
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Rectification
• Adapt min./max. adjustment
• Adapt linearization curve
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2. Measured value
jumps towards 100 %
Error pattern
Level
Fault description
time
Cause
•
•
Rectification
Due to the process, the
amplitude of the product echo
decreases
A false signal suppression was
not carried out
• Carry out a false signal suppression
• Amplitude or position of a false • Determine the reason for the
signal has changed (e.g. condensation, buildup); false signal
suppression no longer matches
actual conditions
changed false signals, carry out
false signal suppression, e.g.
with condensation
Measurement error during filling
3. Measured value
jumps towards 0 %
during filling
Error pattern
Level
Fault description
Cause
•
Rectification
Amplitude of a multiple echo
(vessel top - product surface) is
larger than the level echo
• Check parameter "Application",
especially vessel top, type of
medium, dished bottom, high
dielectric constant, and adapt if
necessary
time
• The level echo cannot be distin- • Remove/reduce false signal:
guished from the false signal at
a false signal position (jumps to
multiple echo)
• Transverse reflection from an
extraction funnel, amplitude of
the transverse reflection larger
than the level echo
product surface, e.g. a material
cone
time
• Reflections from the product
surface via the vessel wall
(deflection)
funnel wall, avoid crossing with
the filling stream
•
medium" and adapt, if necessary
Optimize installation position
and sensor orientation
• Select a more suitable installa-
tion position, optimize sensor
orientation, e.g. with a swivelling
holder
• Changing condensation or con- • Carry out a false signal suppres-
Level
5. Measured value
jumps sporadically to
100 % during filling
• Direct sensor to the opposite
• Various echoes from an uneven • Check parameter "Type of
Level
4. Measured value fluctuates around
10 … 20 %
•
minimize interfering installations
by changing the polarization
direction
Chose a more suitable installation position
tamination on the antenna
time
•
sion or increase false signal
suppression with condensation/
contamination in the close
range by editing
With bulk solids use radar sensor with purging air connection
or flexible antenna cover
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Measurement error during emptying
6. Measured value remains unchanged in
the close range during
emptying
Error pattern
Level
Fault description
time
Cause
•
•
False signal larger than the level
echo
Level echo too small
Rectification
• Eliminate false signals in the
•
•
•
8. Measured value fluctuates around
10 … 20 %
Level
• Changing condensation or con- • Carry out false signal suppres-
tamination on the antenna
•
time
sion or increase false signal
suppression in the close range
by editing
With bulk solids use radar sensor with purging air connection
or flexible antenna cover
• Various echoes from an uneven • Check parameter "Type of
Level
7. Measured value
jumps sporadically towards 100 % during
emptying
close range. Check: Antenna
must protrude out of the socket
Remove contamination on the
antenna
Minimize interfering installations
in the close range by changing
the polarization direction
After eliminating the false signals, the false signal suppression must be deleted. Carry out
a new false signal suppression
product surface, e.g. an extraction funnel
time
• Reflections from the product
surface via the vessel wall
(deflection)
•
medium" and adapt, if necessary
Optimize installation position
and sensor orientation
Reaction after fault rectification
Depending on the reason for the fault and the measures taken, the
steps described in chapter "Setup" must be carried out again or must
be checked for plausibility and completeness.
24 hour service hotline
Should these measures not be successful, please call in urgent cases
the VEGA service hotline under the phone no. +49 1805 858550.
The hotline is also available outside normal working hours, seven
days a week around the clock.
Since we offer this service worldwide, the support is provided in
English. The service itself is free of charge, the only costs involved are
the normal call charges.
9.5
Exchanging the electronics module
If the electronics module is defective, it can be replaced by the user.
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In Ex applications, only instruments and electronics modules with appropriate Ex approval may be used.
If there is no electronics module available on site, the electronics
module can be ordered through the agency serving you. The electronics modules are adapted to the respective sensor and differ in signal
output or voltage supply.
The new electronics module must be loaded with the default settings
of the sensor. These are the options:
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•
•
In the factory
Or on site by the user
In both cases, the serial number of the sensor is needed. The serial
numbers are stated on the type label of the instrument, on the inside
of the housing as well as on the delivery note.
When loading on site, the order data must first be downloaded from
the Internet (see operating instructions manual "Electronics module").
Caution:
All application-specific settings must be entered again. That's why you
have to carry out a fresh setup after exchanging the electronics.
If you saved the parameter settings during the first setup of the sensor, you can transfer them to the replacement electronics module. A
fresh setup is then not necessary.
9.6
Software update
The following components are required to update the instrument
software:
•
•
•
•
•
Instrument
Voltage supply
Interface adapter VEGACONNECT
PC with PACTware
Current instrument software as file
You can find the current instrument software as well as detailed
information on the procedure in the download area of our homepage:
www.vega.com.
Caution:
Instruments with approvals can be bound to certain software versions.
Therefore make sure that the approval is still effective after a software
update is carried out.
You can find detailed information in the download area at
www.vega.com.
9.7
How to proceed if a repair is necessary
You can find an instrument return form as well as detailed information about the procedure in the download area of our homepage:
www.vega.com.
By doing this you help us carry out the repair quickly and without having to call back for needed information.
If a repair is necessary, please proceed as follows:
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Print and fill out one form per instrument
Clean the instrument and pack it damage-proof
Attach the completed form and, if need be, also a safety data
sheet outside on the packaging
Please contact the agency serving you to get the address for
the return shipment. You can find the agency on our home page
www.vega.com.
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•
•
10 Dismount
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, corrosive or toxic products etc.
Take note of chapters "Mounting" and "Connecting to power supply"
and carry out the listed steps in reverse order.
10.2 Disposal
The instrument consists of materials which can be recycled by specialised recycling companies. We use recyclable materials and have
designed the electronics to be easily separable.
Correct disposal avoids negative effects on humans and the environment and ensures recycling of useful raw materials.
Materials: see chapter "Technical data"
If you have no way to dispose of the old instrument properly, please
contact us concerning return and disposal.
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WEEE directive 2002/96/EG
This instrument is not subject to the WEEE directive 2002/96/EG and
the respective national laws. Pass the instrument directly on to a specialised recycling company and do not use the municipal collecting
points. These may be used only for privately used products according
to the WEEE directive.
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11.1 Technical data
Note for approved instruments
The technical data in the respective safety instructions are valid for approved instruments (e.g. with
Ex approval). These data can differ from the data listed herein, for example regarding the process
conditions or the voltage supply.
Materials and weights
316L corresponds to 1.4404 or 1.4435
Materials, wetted parts with metal-jacketed lens antenna
ƲƲ Process fitting
316L, Alloy C22 (2.4602), Alloy 400 (2.4360)
ƲƲ Antenna
PP, PEEK
ƲƲ Process seal
ƲƲ seal, antenna system
On site
FKM (SHS FPM 70C3 GLT), EPDM (COG AP310)
Materials, wetted parts with plastic horn antenna
ƲƲ Adapter flange
PP-GF30 black
ƲƲ Antenna cone
PBT-GF 30
ƲƲ Seal, adapter flange
ƲƲ Focussing lense
FKM (COG VI500), EPDM (COG AP310)
PP
Material, wetted parts rinsing air connection
ƲƲ Rinsing air connection
ƲƲ Seal
Materials, non-wetted parts
PP-GFK
FKM (COG VI500), EPDM (COG AP310)
ƲƲ Compression flange
PP-GF30 black
ƲƲ Fixing screws, mounting strap
316L
ƲƲ Mounting strap
ƲƲ Fixing screws, adapter flange
ƲƲ Plastic housing
ƲƲ Aluminium die-casting housing
ƲƲ Stainless steel housing
ƲƲ Cable gland
ƲƲ Sealing, cable gland
ƲƲ Blind plug, cable gland
316L
304
plastic PBT (Polyester)
Aluminium die-casting AlSi10Mg, powder-coated - basis:
Polyester
316L
PA, stainless steel, brass
NBR
PA
ƲƲ Seal between housing and housing lid Silicone SI 850 R, NBR silicone-free
Polycarbonate
ƲƲ Ground terminal
316L
ƲƲ Instrument (depending on housing,
process fitting and antenna)
approx. 2 … 17.2 kg (4.409 … 37.92 lbs)
Weights
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ƲƲ Inspection window in housing cover
(optional)
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Torques
Max. torques, threaded version
ƲƲ G¾
ƲƲ G1½
30 Nm (22.13 lbf ft)
200 Nm (147.5 lbf ft)
Max. torques, version plastic horn antenna
ƲƲ Mounting screws, mounting strap on
sensor housing
ƲƲ Flange screws, compression flange
DN 80
4 Nm (2.950 lbf ft)
5 Nm (3.689 lbf ft)
ƲƲ Flange screws, adapter flange DN 100 7 Nm (5.163 lbf ft)
Max. torques, version metal-jacketed lens antenna
ƲƲ Terminal screws for swivelling holder
8 Nm (5.9 lbf ft)
ƲƲ Plastic housing
10 Nm (7.376 lbf ft)
Max. torques for NPT cable glands and Conduit tubes
ƲƲ Aluminium/Stainless steel housing
Input variable
Measured variable
50 Nm (36.88 lbf ft)
The measured quantity is the distance between the
end of the sensor antenna and the product surface. The
reference plane for the measurement is the lower side of
the flange.
Fig. 57: Data of the input variable
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Reference plane
Measured variable, max. measuring range
Useable measuring range (recommended min. distance see "Measuring accuracy")
Max. measuring range
120 m (393,7 ft)
Output variable
Output signal
4 … 20 mA/HART
Signal resolution
0.3 µA
Range of the output signal
Resolution, digital
Fault signal, current output (adjustable)
Max. output current
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3.8 … 20.5 mA/HART (default setting)
< 1 mm (0.039 in)
mA-value unchanged 20.5 mA, 22 mA, < 3.6 mA
22 mA
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Starting current
≤ 3.6 mA; ≤ 10 mA for 5 ms after switching on
Damping (63 % of the input variable),
adjustable
0 … 999 s
Load
see load diagram under Power supply
HART output values according to HART 7.02)
ƲƲ PV (Primary Value)
Lin. percent
ƲƲ TV (Third Value)
Meas. certainty
ƲƲ SV (Secondary Value)
ƲƲ QV (Fourth Value)
Fulfilled HART specification
Further information on Manufacturer ID,
Device ID, Device Revision
Distance
Electronics temperature
7.0
See website of HART Communication Foundation
Output variable - Additional current output
Output signal
4 … 20 mA
Range of the output signal
Signal resolution
3.8 … 20.5 mA (default setting)
0.3 µA
Failure signal current output (adjustable) mA-value unchanged 20.5 mA, 22 mA, < 3.6 mA
Max. output current
22 mA
Load
see load diagram under Power supply
Starting current
Damping (63 % of the input variable),
adjustable
≤ 3.6 mA; ≤ 10 mA for 5 ms after switching on
0 … 999 s
Accuracy (according to DIN EN 60770-1)
Process reference conditions according to DIN EN 61298-1
ƲƲ Temperature
+18 … +30 °C (+64 … +86 °F)
ƲƲ Air pressure
860 … 1060 mbar/86 … 106 kPa (12.5 … 15.4 psig)
ƲƲ Relative humidity
Installation reference conditions
45 … 75 %
ƲƲ Min. distance to internal installations
> 200 mm (7.874 in)
ƲƲ False reflections
Biggest false signal, 20 dB smaller than the useful signal
ƲƲ Reflector
Deviation
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See following diagrams
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2)
Flat plate reflector, surface 1 x 1 m (3.281 x 3.281 ft)
Default values can be assigned individually.
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30 mm (1.181 in)
5 mm (0.197 in)
- 5 mm (- 0.197 in)
0,15 m (0.49 ft)
1,0 m (3.281 ft)
- 30 mm (- 1.181 in)
Fig. 58: Deviation under reference conditions
Reference plane
Recommended min. distance
Measuring range end
Repeatability
Deviation with bulk solids
≤ ±1 mm
The values depend to a great extent on the application.
Binding specifications are thus not possible.
Variables influencing measurement accuracy
Specifications apply to the digital measured value
Temperature drift - Digital output
±3 mm/10 K, max. 10 mm
Temperature drift - Current output
±0.03 %/10 K relating to the 16 mA span max. ±0.3 %
Specifications apply also to the current output
Deviation on the current output through analogue/digital conversion
ƲƲ Non-Ex and Ex-ia version
ƲƲ Ex-d-ia version
< ±15 µA
< ±40 µA
Characteristics and performance data
Measuring frequency
W-band (within 75 - 85 GHz )
Measuring cycle time approx.
Step response time3)
Beam angle4)
ƲƲ Plastic horn antenna
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3)
4)
700 ms
≤3s
3.5°
4°
Time span (after a sudden measuring distance change of max. 2 m in bulk solids applications) until the output
signal has taken on 90 % of the final value for the first time (IEC 61298-2).
Outside the specified beam angle, the energy level of the radar signal is 50% (-3 dB) less.
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Emitted HF power (depending on the parameter adjustment)5)
ƲƲ Average spectral transmission power
density
-3 dBm/MHz EIRP
ƲƲ Max. power density at a distance of
1m
< 3 µW/cm²
ƲƲ Max. spectral transmission power
density
+34 dBm/50 MHz EIRP
Ambient conditions
Ambient, storage and transport tempera- -40 … +80 °C (-40 … +176 °F)
ture
Process conditions
For the process conditions, please also note the specifications on the type label. The lowest value
always applies.
Process temperature
Antenna lens
Seal
Process temperature (measured on the process
fitting)
PEEK
FKM (SHS FPM 70C3
GLT)
-40 … +130 °C (-40 … +266 °F)
EPDM (COG AP302)
-40 … +130 °C (-40 … +266 °F)
FKM (SHS FPM 70C3
GLT)
-40 … +80 °C (-40 … +176 °F)
EPDM (COG AP310)
-40 … +80 °C (-40 … +176 °F)
PP
-40 … +200 °C (-40 … +392 °F)
Ambient temperature - Process temperature
80 °C
(176 °F)
-40 °C
(-104 °F)
0 °C
(32 °F)
80 °C
(176 °F)
-40 °C
(-104 °F)
Fig. 59: Ambient temperature - Process temperature, plastic horn antenna
5)
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Ambient temperature
Process temperature
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EIRP: Equivalent Isotropic Radiated Power.
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80°C / 176°F
2/3
60°C / 140°F
51°C / 124°F
35°C / 95°F
0°C / 32°F
50°C
122°F
-40°C
-40°F
80°C
176°F
100°C
212°F
130°C
266°F
-40°C / -40°F
Fig. 60: Ambient temperature - Process temperature, metal-jacketed lens antenna up to +130 °C (266 °F)
Ambient temperature
Process temperature
Aluminium housing
Plastic housing
Stainless steel housing, precision casting
Stainless steel housing, electropolished
80°C / 176°F
63°C / 145°F
54°C / 129°F
49°C / 120°F
2/3
0°C / 32°F
-40°C
-40°F
50°C
122°F
80°C
176°F
100°C
212°F
150°C
302°F
200°C
392°F
-40°C / -40°F
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Fig. 61: Ambient temperature - Process temperature, metal-jacketed lens antenna up to +200 °C (392 °F)
Ambient temperature
Process temperature
Aluminium housing
Plastic housing
Stainless steel housing, precision casting
Stainless steel housing, electropolished
Vessel pressure
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Vessel pressure
ƲƲ Metal-jacketed lens antenna
-1 … 3 bar (-100 … 300 kPa/-14.5 … 43.5 psig)
ƲƲ Plastic horn antenna - Version with
adapter flange from DN 100 PP or
PP-GF 30
-1 … 1 bar (-100 … 100 kPa/-14.5 … 14.5 psig)
ƲƲ Plastic horn antenna
-1 … 2 bar (-100 … 200 kPa/-14.5 … 29.1 psig)
Vessel pressure relating to the flange
nominal pressure stage
see supplementary instructions manual "Flanges according to DIN-EN-ASME-JIS"
Mechanial stresses
Vibration resistance - Metal jacketed lens 4 g at 5 … 200 Hz according to EN 60068-2-6 (vibration
antenna
with resonance)
Vibration resistance - Plastic horn antenna
ƲƲ With adapter flange
2 g at 5 … 200 Hz according to EN 60068-2-6 (vibration
with resonance)
ƲƲ with mounting strap
1 g at 5 … 200 Hz according to EN 60068-2-6 (vibration
with resonance)
Shock resistance
100 g, 6 ms according to EN 60068-2-27 (mechanical
shock)
Data on rinsing air connection
Recommended max. pressure with con- 1 bar (14.50 psig)
tinuous rinsing
Max. permissible pressure
6 bar (87.02 psig)
Air quality
Filtered
Air volume, depending on pressure
Metal-jacketed lens antenna
Air volume
Pressure
Without reflux valve
0.2 bar (2.9 psig)
1.7 m3/h
With reflux valve
0.4 bar (5.8 psig)
2.5 m /h
0.6 bar (8.7 psig)
2.9 m3/h
0.8 m3/h
0.8 bar (11.6 psig)
3.3 m3/h
1.5 m3/h
1 bar (14.5 psig)
3.6 m3/h
2 m3/h
1.2 bar (17.4 psig)
3.9 m /h
2.3 m3/h
1.4 bar (20.3 psig)
4 m /h
2.7 m3/h
1.6 bar (23.2 psig)
4.3 m3/h
3 m3/h
1.8 bar (20.3 psig)
4.5 m /h
3.5 m3/h
2 bar (23.2 psig)
4.6 m /h
4 m3/h
Air volume
Pressure
Without reflux valve
With reflux valve
0.2 bar (2.9 psig)
3.3 m /h
0.4 bar (5.8 psig)
5 m3/h
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Plastic horn antenna
Air volume
Pressure
Without reflux valve
With reflux valve
0.6 bar (8.7 psig)
6 m3/h
1 m3/h
0.8 bar (11.6 psig)
2.1 m3/h
1 bar (14.5 psig)
3 m3/h
1.2 bar (17.4 psig)
3.5 m3/h
1.4 bar (20.3 psig)
4.2 m3/h
1.6 bar (23.2 psig)
4.4 m3/h
1.8 bar (20.3 psig)
4.8 m3/h
2 bar (23.2 psig)
5.1 m3/h
Connection
ƲƲ Thread
G⅛
ƲƲ Seal with metal jacketed lens antenna Threaded plug of 316Ti
Reflux valve - (optional, is absolutely necessary for Ex applications)
ƲƲ Material
316Ti
ƲƲ Seal
FKM (SHS FPM 70C3 GLT), EPDM (COG AP310)
ƲƲ Thread
G⅛
ƲƲ For connection
G⅛
ƲƲ Opening pressure
0.5 bar (7.25 psig)
ƲƲ Nominal pressure stage
PN 250
Electromechanical data - version IP 66/IP 67 and IP 66/IP 68; 0.2 bar
Options of the cable entry
ƲƲ Cable entry
M20 x 1.5, ½ NPT
ƲƲ Blind plug
M20 x 1.5; ½ NPT
ƲƲ Cable gland
M20 x 1,5; ½ NPT (cable ø see below table)
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ƲƲ Closing cap
Material cable gland
Material seal
insert
PA
NBR
Brass, nickelplated
NBR
Stainless
steel
NBR
½ NPT
Cable diameter
4.5 … 8.5 mm
5 … 9 mm
6 … 12 mm
7 … 12 mm
10 … 14 mm
–
●
●
–
●
●
●
●
–
–
–
●
●
–
●
Wire cross-section (spring-loaded terminals)
ƲƲ Massive wire, stranded wire
ƲƲ Stranded wire with end sleeve
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0.2 … 2.5 mm² (AWG 24 … 14)
0.2 … 1.5 mm² (AWG 24 … 16)
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Electromechanical data - version IP 66/IP 68 (1 bar)
Options of the cable entry
ƲƲ Cable gland with integrated connection cable
M20 x 1.5 (cable: ø 5 … 9 mm)
ƲƲ Blind plug
M20 x 1.5; ½ NPT
ƲƲ Cable entry
Connection cable
½ NPT
ƲƲ Wire cross-section
0.5 mm² (AWG 20)
ƲƲ Tensile strength
< 1200 N (270 lbf)
ƲƲ Wire resistance
< 0.036 Ω/m
ƲƲ Standard length
5 m (16.4 ft)
ƲƲ Max. length
180 m (590.6 ft)
ƲƲ Min. bending radius
25 mm (0.984 in) with 25 °C (77 °F)
ƲƲ Diameter approx.
8 mm (0.315 in)
ƲƲ Colour - Non-Ex version
Black
ƲƲ Colour - Ex-version
Blue
Display and adjustment module
Display element
Measured value indication
ƲƲ Number of digits
Display with backlight
ƲƲ Size of digits
W x H = 7 x 13 mm
Adjustment elements
4 keys
Protection rating
ƲƲ unassembled
ƲƲ mounted in the housing without lid
Ambient temperature - Display and
adjustment module
Materials
ƲƲ Housing
IP 20
IP 40
-20 … +70 °C (-4 … +158 °F)
ABS
ƲƲ Inspection window
Polyester foil
Interface to the external display and adjustment unit
Data transmission
Digital (I²C-Bus)
Connection cable
Four-wire
Sensor version
Configuration, connection cable
Cable length
Standard cable
Special cable
Screened
50 m
●
–
–
Profibus PA, Foundation Fieldbus
25 m
–
●
●
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Integrated clock
Date format
Day.Month.Year
Time zone, factory setting
CET
Time format
Rate deviation max.
12 h/24 h
10.5 min/year
Additional output parameter - Electronics temperature
Output of the temperature values
ƲƲ Analogue
Via the current output
ƲƲ Digital
Via the digital output signal - depending on the electronics version
Range
-40 … +85 °C (-40 … +185 °F)
Resolution
< 0.1 K
Accuracy
±3 K
Voltage supply
Operating voltage UB
ƲƲ Non-Ex instrument
12 … 35 V DC
ƲƲ Ex ia instrument
12 … 30 V DC
ƲƲ Ex-d instrument
12 … 35 V DC
ƲƲ Ex-d-ia instrument
17 … 35 V DC
Operating voltage UB - illuminated display and adjustment module
ƲƲ Non-Ex instrument
18 … 35 V DC
ƲƲ Ex ia instrument
18 … 30 V DC
ƲƲ Ex-d instrument
18 … 35 V DC
ƲƲ Ex-d-ia instrument
Reverse voltage protection
Due to the barrier, no lighting possible
Integrated
Permissible residual ripple - Non-Ex, Ex-ia instrument
ƲƲ for 12 V< UB < 18 V
≤ 0.7 Veff (16 … 400 Hz)
ƲƲ for 18 V< UB < 35 V
≤ 1.0 Veff (16 … 400 Hz)
Permissible residual ripple - Ex-d-ia instrument
ƲƲ for 18 V< UB < 35 V
≤ 1 Veff (16 … 400 Hz)
ƲƲ Calculation
(UB - Umin)/0.022 A
Load resistor
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ƲƲ Example - Non-Ex instrument with
UB= 24 V DC
(24 V - 12 V)/0.022 A = 545 Ω
Electrical protective measures
Protection rating
Housing material
Version
IP-protection class
NEMA protection
Plastic
Single chamber
IP 66/IP 67
Type 4X
Double chamber
IP 66/IP 67
Type 4X
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Housing material
Version
IP-protection class
NEMA protection
Aluminium
Single chamber
IP 66/IP 68 (0.2 bar)
Type 6P
Double chamber
IP 66/IP 68 (0.2 bar)
Type 6P
Stainless steel (electropolished)
Single chamber
IP 66/IP 68 (0.2 bar)
Type 6P
Stainless steel (precision
casting)
Single chamber
IP 66/IP 68 (0.2 bar)
Type 6P
Double chamber
IP 66/IP 68 (0.2 bar)
Type 6P
Protection rating (IEC 61010-1)
IP 68 (1 bar)
IP 68 (1 bar)
IP 68 (1 bar)
IP 68 (1 bar)
III
Approvals
Instruments with approvals can have different technical specifications depending on the version.
For that reason the associated approval documents of these instruments have to be carefully
noted. They are part of the delivery or can be downloaded under www.vega.com via "VEGA Tools"
and "Instrument search" as well as in the download area.
11.2 Radio astronomy stations
Certain restrictions on the use of VEGAPULS 69 outside closed vessels result from the radio
license. You can find these restrictions in chapter "Radio license for Europe". Some of these restrictions have to do radio astronomy stations. The following table states the geographic positions of
radio astronomy stations in Europe:
Country
Name of the Station
Geographic Latitude
Geographic Longitude
Finland
Metsähovi
60°13'04'' N
24°23'37'' E
France
Plateau de Bure
44°38'01'' N
05°54'26'' E
Germany
Effelsberg
50°31'32'' N
06°53'00'' E
Italy
Sardinia
39°29'50" N
09°14'40" E
Spain
Yebes
40°31'27" N
03°05'22" W
Pico Veleta
37°03'58" N
03°23'34" W
Onsala
57°23’45" N
11°55’35" E
Sweden
11.3 Dimensions
The following dimensional drawings represent only an extract of all possible versions. Detailed
dimensional drawings can be downloaded at www.vega.com/downloads under "Drawings".
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Plastic housing
~ 69 mm
(2.72")
ø 79 mm
(3.11")
~ 84 mm
(3.31")
ø 79 mm
(3.11")
M20x1,5/
½ NPT
112 mm
(4.41")
112 mm
(4.41")
M16x1,5
M20x1,5/
½ NPT
Fig. 62: Housing versions with protection rating IP 66/IP 67 - with integrated display and adjustment module the
housing is 9 mm/0.35 in higher
Single chamber version
Double chamber version
Aluminium housing
~ 116 mm
(4.57")
~ 87 mm
(3.43")
ø 86 mm
(3.39")
ø 86 mm
(3.39")
120 mm
(4.72")
116 mm
(4.57")
M16x1,5
M20x1,5
M20x1,5/
½ NPT
M20x1,5/
½ NPT
Fig. 63: Housing versions with protection rating IP 66/IP 68 (0.2 bar) - with integrated display and adjustment
module the housing is 9 mm/0.35 in higher
Single chamber version
Double chamber version
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Aluminium housing with protection rating IP 66/IP 68 (1 bar)
~ 105 mm
(4.13")
~ 150 mm
(5.91")
ø 86 mm
(3.39")
ø 86 mm
(3.39")
120 mm
(4.72")
116 mm
(4.57")
M16x1,5
M20x1,5
M20x1,5
M20x1,5/
½ NPT
Fig. 64: Housing version with protection rating IP 66/IP 68 (1 bar) - with integrated display and adjustment module
the housing is 9 mm/0.35 in higher
Single chamber version
Double chamber version
Stainless steel housing
~ 87 mm
(3.43")
~ 69 mm
(2.72")
ø 79 mm
(3.11")
~ 59 mm
(2.32")
ø 80 mm
(3.15")
ø 86 mm
(3.39")
M20x1,5/
½ NPT
120 mm
(4.72")
112 mm
(4.41")
117 mm
(4.61")
M16x1,5
M20x1,5/
½ NPT
M20x1,5/
½ NPT
Fig. 65: Housing versions with protection rating IP 66/IP 68 (0.2 bar) - with integrated display and adjustment
module the housing is 9 mm/0.35 in higher
Single chamber version, electropolished
Single chamber version, precision casting
Double chamber version, precision casting
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Stainless steel housing with protection rating IP 66/IP 68, 1 bar
~ 93 mm
(3.66")
~ 103 mm
(4.06")
ø 80 mm
(3.15")
~ 105 mm
(4.13")
ø 79 mm
(3.11")
ø 86 mm
(3.39")
120 mm
(4.72")
112 mm
(4.41")
117 mm
(4.61")
M16x1,5
M20x1,5
M20x1,5/
½ NPT
M20x1,5/
½ NPT
Fig. 66: Housing version with protection rating IP 66/IP 68 (1 bar) - with integrated display and adjustment module
the housing is 9 mm/0.35 in higher
Single chamber version, electropolished
Single chamber version, precision casting
Double chamber version, precision casting
19 mm
(0.75")
10,5 mm
(0.41")
ø 107 mm
(4.21")
126 mm
(4.96")
VEGAPULS 69, plastic horn antenna with compression flange
ø 21 mm
(0.83")
ø 75 mm
(2.95")
ø 115 mm
(4.53")
ø 156 mm
(6.14")
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ø 200 mm
(7.87")
Fig. 67: Radar sensor with compression flange suitable for flanges 3" 150 lbs, DN 80 PN 16
Compression flange
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126 mm
(4.96")
ø 107 mm
(4.21")
ø 21 mm
(0.83")
ø 75 mm
(2.95")
ø 156 mm
(6.14")
14,7 mm
(0.58")
26,5 mm
(1.04")
19 mm
(0.75")
10,5 mm
(0.41")
VEGAPULS 69, plastic horn antenna with compression flange and rinsing connection
ø 200 mm
(7.87")
Fig. 68: Radar sensor with compression flange suitable for flanges 3" 150 lbs, DN 80 PN 16
Compression flange
Reflux valve
Rinsing connection
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36,5 mm
(1.44")
17,5 mm
(0.69")
20 mm
(0.79")
144 mm
(5.67")
VEGAPULS 69, plastic horn antenna with adapter flange
ø 75 mm
(2.95")
ø 98 mm
(3.86")
ø 180 mm
(7.09")
ø 220 mm
(8.66")
Fig. 69: Radar sensor with adapter flange DN 100 PN 6
Adapter flange
Process seal
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170 mm
(6.69")
VEGAPULS 69, plastic horn antenna mit adapter flange und rinsing connection
34,7 mm
(1.37")
20 mm
(0.79")
62,5 mm
(2.46")
ø 75 mm
(2.95")
ø 98 mm
(3.86")
ø 180 mm
(7.09")
ø 220 mm
(8.66")
Fig. 70: VEGAPULS 69, adapter flange DN 100 PN 6 and rinsing connection
Rinsing air connection
Reflux valve
Adapter flange
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VEGAPULS 69, plastic horn antenna with mounting strap
125 mm
(4.92")
ø 107 mm
(4.21")
9 mm
(0.35")
98 mm
(3.86")
ø 115 mm
(4.53")
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9 mm
(0.35")
85 mm
(3.35")
12 mm
(0.47")
ø 75 mm
(2.95")
6 mm
(0.24")
8,5 mm
(0.34")
19 mm
(0.75")
170 mm
(6.69")
300 mm
(11.81")
2,5 mm
(0.10")
12 mm
(0.47")
Fig. 71: VEGAPULS 69, plastic horn antenna, mounting strap in 170 or 300 mm length
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VEGAPULS 69, metal-jacketed lens antenna
63 mm
(2.48")
G 1/8" x 8mm
144 mm
(5.67")
11,5 mm
(0.45")
ø 98 mm
(3.86")
Fig. 72: VEGAPULS 69, metal-jacketed lens antenna. Flange thickness acc. to drawing, flange dimensions acc. to
DIN/ASME/JIS.
Version up to 130 °C (266 °F)
Version up to 200 °C (392 °F)
VEGAPULS 69, metal-jacketed lens antenna with rinsing connection
43 mm
(1.69")
35 mm
(1.38")
27,5 mm
(1.08")
43 mm
(1.69")
144 mm
(5.67")
27,5 mm
(1.08")
63 mm
(2.48")
35 mm
(1.38")
Fig. 73: VEGAPULS 69, metal-jacketed lens antenna with rinsing connection
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Version up to 130 °C (266 °F)
Version up to 200 °C (392 °F)
Blind plug
90° angle joint
Reflux valve
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VEGAPULS 69, metal-jacketed lens antenna with swivelling holder
max. 10°
144 mm
(5.67")
63 mm
(2.48")
Fig. 74: VEGAPULS 69, metal-jacketed lens antenna and swivelling holder
Version up to 130 °C (266 °F)
Version up to 200 °C (392 °F)
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VEGAPULS 69, metal-jacketed lens antenna with swivelling holder and rinsing connection
max. 10°
63 mm
(2.48")
43 mm
(1.69")
35 mm
(1.38")
43 mm
(1.69")
35 mm
(1.38")
144 mm
(5.67")
Fig. 75: VEGAPULS 69, metal-jacketed lens antenna with swivelling holder and rinsing connection
Version up to 130 °C (266 °F)
Version up to 200 °C (392 °F)
Blind plug
90° angle joint
Reflux valve
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11.4 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 Informationen unter www.vega.com.
Les lignes de produits VEGA sont globalement protégées par des droits de propriété intellectuelle. Pour plus d'informations, on pourra se référer au site www.vega.com.
VEGA lineas de productos están protegidas por los derechos en el campo de la propiedad industrial. Para mayor información revise la pagina web www.vega.com.
Линии продукции фирмы ВЕГА защищаются по всему миру правами на интеллектуальную
собственность. Дальнейшую информацию смотрите на сайте www.vega.com.
VEGA系列产品在全球享有知识产权保护。
进一步信息请参见网站
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