VEGA Grieshaber KG PS60XW2 VEGAPULS 64 Level Probing Radar User Manual R 02

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Operating Instructions
Radar sensor for continuous level
measurement of liquids
VEGAPULS 64
4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire
Document ID: 51141
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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................................................................................................................... 10
3.2 Principle of operation...................................................................................................... 11
3.3 Packaging, transport and storage.................................................................................... 12
3.4 Accessories and replacement parts................................................................................ 12
Mounting
4.1 General instructions........................................................................................................ 15
4.2 Mounting versions, plastic horn antenna......................................................................... 15
4.3 Mounting preparations, mounting strap........................................................................... 18
4.4 Mounting instructions...................................................................................................... 19
4.5 Measurement setup - Flow.............................................................................................. 24
Connecting to power supply
5.1 Preparing the connection................................................................................................ 26
5.2 Connecting...................................................................................................................... 27
5.3 Wiring plan, single chamber housing.............................................................................. 29
5.4 Wiring plan, double chamber housing............................................................................. 29
5.5 Double chamber housing Ex d........................................................................................ 30
5.6 Double chamber housing with DISADAPT...................................................................... 31
5.7 Wiring plan - version IP 66/IP 68, 1 bar............................................................................ 32
5.8 Switch-on phase............................................................................................................. 32
Set up with the display and adjustment module
6.1 Insert display and adjustment module............................................................................. 33
6.2 Adjustment system.......................................................................................................... 34
6.3 Measured value indication - Selection national language................................................ 35
6.4 Parameter adjustment - Quick setup............................................................................... 36
6.5 Parameter adjustment - Extended adjustment................................................................ 36
6.6 Saving the parameter adjustment data............................................................................ 52
Setup with PACTware
7.1 Connect the PC............................................................................................................... 54
7.2 Parameter adjustment..................................................................................................... 55
7.3 Saving the parameter adjustment data............................................................................ 56
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Set up with other systems
8.1 DD adjustment programs................................................................................................ 57
8.2 Field Communicator 375, 475......................................................................................... 57
Diagnosis, asset management and service
9.1 Maintenance................................................................................................................... 58
9.2 Measured value and event memory................................................................................ 58
9.3 Asset Management function............................................................................................ 59
9.4 Rectify faults.................................................................................................................... 63
9.5 Exchanging the electronics module................................................................................. 66
9.6 Software update.............................................................................................................. 67
9.7 How to proceed if a repair is necessary........................................................................... 67
10 Dismount
10.1 Dismounting steps.......................................................................................................... 68
10.2 Disposal.......................................................................................................................... 68
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11.1 Technical data................................................................................................................. 69
11.2 Dimensions..................................................................................................................... 81
11.3 Industrial property rights.................................................................................................. 91
11.4 Trademark....................................................................................................................... 91
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: 2016-03-23
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1 About this document
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 64 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 emitting frequencies are 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 EC guidelines. By affixing the CE marking, we confirm successful testing of the
product.
You can find the CE Certificate of Conformity in the download section
of our homepage.
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 21 – Electromagnetic compatibility of equipment
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 meets the legal requirements of the EU directive
1999/5/EC (R&TTED) and was tested acc. to the harmonized standards EN 302372-1/2 V1.2.1 (2011-02) (Tank Level Probing Radar)
and EN 302729-1/2 V1.1.2 (2011-05) (Level Probing Radar) and is
approved for use inside and outside of closed vessels.
For operation outside of closed vessels, the following conditions must
be fulfilled:
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The installation must be carried out by trained qualified personnel
The instrument must be stationary mounted and the antenna
directed vertically downward
Operation of the instrument outside of closed vessels is only permitted with thread G1½” 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".
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The instrument must be permanently mounted on a closed vessel
made of metal, reinforced concrete, or comparable attenuating
materials
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For operation inside of closed vessels, the following conditions must
be fulfilled:
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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
The instrument must only be installed and maintained by appropriately qualified staff
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, reinforced fiberglass or concrete.
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"
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.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
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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. 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
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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, reinforced fiberglass or concrete to
prevent RF emissions, which can otherwise interfere with
aeronautical navigation, the maximum approved tilt angel is 10°.
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
transmit-ter to be mounted vertically downward is prohibited.
Operation of the instrument outside of closed vessels is only
permitted with G1½" 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.)
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est
autorisée aux conditions suivantes:
L’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage; et
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°.
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 G 1 1/2" 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 10km (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).
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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
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
License label
Power supply and signal output, electronics
Protection rating
Measuring range
Process and ambient temperature, process pressure
Material, wetted parts
Serial number of the instrument
Data-Matrix-Code for smartphone app
Symbol of the device protection class
Reminder to observe the instrument documentation
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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instructions manual
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Download the smartphone app "VEGA Tools" from the "Apple App
Store" or the "Google Play Store"
Scan the Data Matrix code on the type label of the instrument or
Enter the serial number manually in the app
This operating instructions manual applies to the following instrument
versions:
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Scope of delivery
Hardware version from 1.0.0
Software version from 1.1.0
The scope of delivery encompasses:
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Radar sensor
Optional accessory
Documentation
–– Quick setup guide VEGAPULS 64
–– Instructions for optional instrument features
–– Ex-specific "Safety instructions" (with Ex versions)
–– If necessary, further certificates
DVD "Software", included therein
–– PACTware/DTM Collection
–– Driver software
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
VEGAPULS 64 is a radar sensor for continuous level measurement of
liquids.
Special advantages result from the small process fittings for small
tanks and the very good focussing in applications in large tanks.
This is made possible by the sensor's functional principle: 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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Fig. 2: Antenna systems VEGAPULS 64
Functional principle
Thread with integrated horn antenna
Plastic horn antenna
Flange with encapsulated antenna system
The instrument emits a continuous radar signal through its antenna.
This signal is frequency modulated in the form of a sawtooth wave.
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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
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
You can find further information in the operating instructions "Display
and adjustment module PLICSCOM" (Document-ID 27835).
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The interface adapter VEGACONNECT enables the connection of
communication-capable instruments to the USB interface of a PC. For
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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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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
"DISADAPT" is also required for VEGADIS 81.
You can find further information in the operating instructions "VEGADIS 81" (Document-ID 43814).
DISADAPT
The adapter "DISADAPT" 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
"Adapter DISADAPT" (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" (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).
Protective cap
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
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.
You can find additional information in the supplementary instructions
manual "Flanges according to DIN-EN-ASME-JIS".
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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.
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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).
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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 are particularly:
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.
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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.
Prior to setup you have to replace these protective caps with approved cable glands or close the openings with suitable blind plugs.
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
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is a simple and effective way to align the sensor to the surface of the
bulk solid material.
The following versions are available:
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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. 3: Ceiling mounting via the mounting strap with length 300 mm
Fig. 4: Rotating with ceil mounting
Mounting strap - Wall
mounting
As an alternative the strap mounting is carried out horizontally or
obliquely.
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> 200 mm
(7.87")
Fig. 5: Wall mounting horizontally via the mounting strap with length 170 mm
Fig. 6: 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:
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Combi compression flange fitting to DN 80 (ASME 3" and JIS 80)
Adapter flange from DN 100 (ASME 4" or JIS 100)
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The combi compression flange is suitable for different flange standards and can be used for simple applications. It comes unassembled
and 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.
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Fig. 7: Combi compression flange
Combi compression flange
The adapter flange is available in different flange sizes. It is permanently connected with the radar sensor and sealed.
Fig. 8: Adapter flange
Connection screw
Adapter flange
Process seal
You can find drawings of these mounting options in chapter "Dimensions".
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.
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There are two different variants of screwing the strap to the sensor,
see following illustration:
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Fig. 9: Mounting strap for screwing to the sensor
For angle of inclination in steps
For angle of inclination, infinitely variable
Depending on the selected variant, the sensor can be rotated in the
strap:
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•
Polarisation
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 90°, infinitely variable
–– Angle of inclination in two steps 0° and 90°
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. 10: Position of the polarisation
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Nose for marking the direction of polarisation
Information:
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
When mounting the sensor, keep a distance of at least 200 mm
(7.874 in) from the vessel wall. If the sensor is installed in the center
of dished or round vessel tops, multiple echoes can arise. However,
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these can be suppressed by an appropriate adjustment (see chapter
"Setup").
If you cannot maintain this distance, you should carry out a false
signal storage during setup. This applies particularly if buildup on the
vessel wall is expected. In such cases, we recommend repeating the
false signal storage at a later date with existing buildup.
> 200 mm
(7.87")
Fig. 11: Mounting of the radar sensor on round vessel tops
In vessels with conical bottom it can be advantageous to mount the
sensor in the center of the vessel, as measurement is then possible
down to the lowest point of the vessel bottom.
Fig. 12: Mounting of the radar sensor on vessels with conical bottom
Inflowing medium
Do not mount the instruments in or above the filling stream. Make sure
that you detect the product surface, not the inflowing product.
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Fig. 13: Mounting of the radar sensor with inflowing medium
The socket piece should be dimensioned in such a way that the antenna end protrudes at least 5 mm (0.2 in) out of the socket.
ca. 5 mm
Socket with threaded
fitting
Fig. 14: Recommended socket mounting
If the reflective properties of the medium are good, you can mount
VEGAPULS 64 on sockets which are higher than the length of the
antenna. You will find recommended values for socket heights in the
following illustration. The socket end should be smooth and burr-free,
if possible also rounded. After installation you must carry out a false
signal suppression.
Fig. 15: Deviating socket dimensions
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Information:
When mounting on longer sockets, we recommend carrying out a
false signal suppression (see chapter "Parameter adjustment").
The below charts specify the max. socket length h depending on the
diameter d.
Socket diameter d
Socket length h
40 mm
≤ 200 mm
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Socket with flange connection
Socket diameter d
Socket length h
50 mm
≤ 250 mm
80 mm
≤ 300 mm
100 mm
≤ 400 mm
150 mm
≤ 500 mm
Socket diameter d
Socket length h
1½"
≤ 7.9 in
2"
≤ 9.9 in
3"
≤ 11.8 in
4"
≤ 15.8 in
6"
≤ 19.7 in
The mounting socket should be as short as possible and its end
rounded. This reduces false echoes from the vessel mounting socket.
Fig. 16: Recommended socket mounting
If the medium has good reflective properties, you can also mount the
VEGAPULS 64 on longer sockets. Approximate socket heights are
shown in the following illustration.
Information:
When mounting on longer sockets, we recommend carrying out a
false signal suppression (see chapter "Parameter adjustment").
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Socket diameter d
Socket length h
80 mm
≤ 200 mm
100 mm
≤ 300 mm
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The below charts specify the max. pipe socket length h depending on
the diameter d.
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Sensor orientation
Socket diameter d
Socket length h
150 mm
≤ 500 mm
Socket diameter d
Socket length h
3"
≤ 11.8 in
4"
≤ 15.8 in
6"
≤ 19.7 in
In liquids, direct the sensor as perpendicular as possible to the product surface to achieve optimum measurement results.
Fig. 18: Alignment in liquids
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.
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.
In case of existing vessel installations, a false echo storage 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.
Small, inclined sheet metal baffles above the installations scatter the
radar signals and prevent direct interfering reflections.
Fig. 19: Cover flat, large-area profiles with deflectors
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Agitators
If there are agitators in the vessel, a false signal suppression should
be carried out with the agitators in motion. This ensures that the
interfering reflections from the agitators are saved with the blades in
different positions.
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Fig. 20: Agitators
Foam generation
Through the action of filling, stirring and other processes in the vessel,
compact foam can form on the product surface, damping the emitted
signals considerably.
If foam is causing measurement errors, the largest possible radar
antenna should be used.
As an alternative, sensors with guided microwave can be used. These
are unaffected by foam generation and are best suited for such applications.
Flow measurement with
rectangular overfall
4.5
Measurement setup - Flow
The short examples give you introductory information on flow
measurement. Detailed planning information is available from flume
manufacturers and in special literature.
3 ... 4 hmax
90°
≥ 2 x hmax
hmax
90°
Overflow orifice (side view)
Headwater
Tailwater
Overfall orifice (view from tailwater)
In general, the following points must be observed:
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Fig. 21: Flow measurement with rectangular overfall: dmin. = min. distance of
the sensor (see chapter "Technical data"); hmax. = max. filling of the rectangular
spillway
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•
•
•
•
•
Install the sensor on the headwater side
Installation in the centre of the flume and vertical to the liquid
surface
Distance to the overfall orifice
Distance of orifice opening above ground
Min. distance of the orifice opening to tailwater
Min. distance of the sensor to max. storage level
Flow measurement with
Khafagi Venturi flume
3 ... 4 x hmax
90°
hmax
Fig. 22: Flow measurement with Khafagi-Venturi flume: hmax. = max. filling of the
flume; B = tightest constriction in the flume
Position sensor
Venturi flume
In general, the following points must be observed:
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Installation of the sensor at the inlet side
Installation in the centre of the flume and vertical to the liquid
surface
Distance to the Venturi flume
Min. distance of the sensor to max. storage level
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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.
Screened cable generally necessary in HART multidrop mode.
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.
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.
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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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.
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With plastic housing, the NPT cable gland or the Conduit steel tube
must be screwed without grease into the threaded insert.
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 and CCP systems (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.
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3. Loosen compression nut of the cable gland and remove blind
plug
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
5. Insert the cable into the sensor through the cable entry
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Fig. 23: Connection steps 5 and 6 - Single chamber housing
Fig. 24: Connection steps 5 and 6 - Double chamber housing
6. Insert the wire ends into the terminals according to the wiring plan
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.
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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You can find further information on the max. wire cross-section under
"Technical data - Electromechanical data"
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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. 25: 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(-)
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Fig. 26: Electronics compartment, 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
Display
2(-)
Fig. 27: Terminal compartment, double 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
Information:
Parallel use of an external display and adjustment unit and a display
and adjustment module in the terminal compartment is not supported.
Electronics compartment
5.5
Double chamber housing Ex d
4...20mA
(+)1
2(-)
7 8
Fig. 28: Electronics compartment, double chamber housing Ex d
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. 29: Terminal compartment, double 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
Information:
Parallel use of an external display and adjustment unit and a display
and adjustment module in the terminal compartment is not supported.
Electronics compartment
5.6
Double chamber housing with DISADAPT
Fig. 30: View to the electronics compartment with DISADAPT for connection of
the external display and adjustment unit
DISADAPT
Internal plug connection
Plug connector M12 x 1
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Assignment of the plug
connector
Fig. 31: View to the plug connector M12 x 1
Wire assignment, connection cable
Pin 1
Pin 2
Pin 3
Pin 4
Contact pin
Colour connection cable in the sensor
Terminal, electronics
module
Pin 1
Brown
Pin 2
White
Pin 3
Blue
Pin 4
Black
5.7
Wiring plan - version IP 66/IP 68, 1 bar
Fig. 32: Wire assignment in permanently connected connection cable
brown (+) and blue (-) to power supply or to the processing system
Shielding
5.8
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 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. 34: 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
34
LC display
Adjustment keys
•
[OK] key:
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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 functions 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
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 Ex works, 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:
•
•
•
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
This menu item allows you to adapt the sensor to the measuring
conditions.
Medium
The following options are available:
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Application
The following options are available:
The following features form the basis of the applications:
- Storage tank:
• Setup: large-volumed, upright cylindrical, spherical
• Product speed: slow filling and emptying
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•
•
Process/measurement conditions:
–– Condensation
–– Smooth product surface
–– High requirements on measurement accuracy
Properties, sensor:
–– Low sensitivity to sporadic false echoes
–– Stable and reliable measured values through averaging
–– High accuracy
–– Short reaction time of the sensor not required
- Storage tank with product circulation:
• Setup: large-volumed, upright cylindrical, spherical
• Product speed: slow filling and emptying
• Installations: small laterally mounted or large top mounted stirrer
• Process/measurement conditions:
–– Relatively smooth product surface
–– High requirements on measurement accuracy
–– Condensation
–– Slight foam generation
–– Overfilling possible
• Properties, sensor:
–– Low sensitivity to sporadic false echoes
–– Stable and reliable measured values through averaging
–– High accuracy, because not set for max. speed
–– False signal suppression recommended
- Storage tank on ships (Cargo Tank):
• Product speed: slow filling and emptying
• Vessel:
–– Installations in the bottom section (bracers, heating spirals)
–– High sockets 200 … 500 mm, also with large diameters
• Process/measurement conditions:
–– Condensation, buildup by movement
–– Max. requirement on measurement accuracy from 95 %
• Properties, sensor:
–– Low sensitivity to sporadic false echoes
–– Stable and reliable measured values through averaging
–– High accuracy
–– False signal suppression required
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- Stirrer vessel (reactor):
• Setup: all vessel sizes possible
• Product speed:
–– Fast to slow filling possible
–– Vessel is filled and emptied very often
• Vessel:
–– Socket available
–– Large agitator blades of metal
–– Vortex breakers, heating spirals
• Process/measurement conditions:
–– Condensation, buildup by movement
–– Strong spout generation
–– Very agitated surface, foam generation
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•
Properties, sensor:
–– Higher measurement speed through less averaging
–– Sporadic false echoes are suppressed
- Dosing vessel:
• Setup: all vessel sizes possible
• Product speed:
–– Fast filling and emptying
–– Vessel is filled and emptied very often
• Vessel: tight installation situation
• Process/measurement conditions:
–– Condensation, buildup on the antenna
–– Foam generation
• Properties, sensor:
–– Measurement speed optimized by virtually no averaging
–– Sporadic false echoes are suppressed
–– False signal suppression recommended
- Plastic tank:
• Vessel:
–– Instrument fix mounted or built in
–– Measurement through the vessel top, if appropriate to the
application
–– With empty vessel, the measurement can go through the bottom
• Process/measurement conditions:
–– Condensation on the plastic ceiling
–– In outdoor facilities, water and snow on vessel top possible
• Properties, sensor:
–– False signals outside the vessel are not taken into consideration
–– False signal suppression recommended
Operation of the device in plastic tanks is not approved for unrestricted use. The restrictions for different applications can be found in
chapters 2.7 to 2.9.
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- Transportable plastic tank:
• Vessel:
–– Material and thickness different
–– Measurement through the vessel top
• Process/measurement conditions:
–– Measured value jump with vessel change
• Properties, sensor:
–– Quick adaptation to changing reflection conditions due to vessel change
–– False signal suppression required
The device shall not operate while being moved or while inside a
moving container.
Operation of the device in plastic tanks is not approved for unrestricted use. The restrictions for different applications can be found in
chapters 2.7 to 2.9.
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- Open water (gauge measurement):
• Rate of level change: slow level change
• Process/measurement conditions:
–– Large distance from sensor to water surface
–– Extreme damping of output signal due to wave generation
–– Ice and condensation on the antenna possible
–– Spiders and insects build nests in the antennas
–– Floating material and animals sporadically appear on water
surface
• Properties, sensor:
–– Stable and reliable measured values through frequent averaging
–– Insensitive in the close range
- Open flume (flow measurement):
• Rate of level change: slow level change
• Process/measurement conditions:
–– Ice and condensation on the antenna possible
–– Spiders and insects build nests in the antennas
–– Smooth water surface
–– Exact measurement result required
–– Distance to the water surface normally relatively large
• Properties, sensor:
–– Stable and reliable measured values through frequent averaging
–– Insensitive in the close range
- Rain water spillover (weir):
• Rate of level change: slow level change
• Process/measurement conditions:
–– Ice and condensation on the antenna possible
–– Spiders and insects build nests in the antennas
–– Turbulent water surface
–– Sensor flooding possible
• Properties, sensor:
–– Stable and reliable measured values through frequent averaging
–– Insensitive in the close range
Vessel form
Apart from the medium and the application, the vessel form itself can
influence the measurement. To adapt the sensor to these measuring
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- 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
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conditions, this menu item offers different options for vessel bottom
and ceiling for certain applications.
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.
Vessel height/Measuring range
Through this selection the operating range of the sensor is adapted
to the vessel height, which considerably increases measurement
certainty under different basic conditions.
The min. adjustment must be carried out independently of this.
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.
Caution:
If liquids with different dielectric constants separate in the vessel, for
example through condensation, the radar sensor can detect under
certain circumstances only the medium with the higher dielectric
constant. Keep in mind that layer interfaces can cause faulty measurements.
If you want to measure the total height of both liquids reliably, please
contact our service department or use an instrument specially designed for interface measurement.
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.
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To perform the adjustment, enter the distance with full and empty vessel, see the following example:
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100%
5m
(196.9")
0,5 m
(19.68")
0%
Fig. 36: 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, failure 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 can protect the sensor parameters against unauthorized or inadvertent modification. The
PIN is activated/deactivated permanently.
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 the sensor into the display and adjustment module.
Caution:
With active PIN, adjustment via PACTware/DTM as well as 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 64 is set to the ordered national
language.
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•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
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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 displayed value is "Distance".
Display - Display format
In this menu item you define the number of decimal positions with
which the measured value is displayed.
The default setting for the display format is "Automatically".
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:
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With the [OK] key in the reset menu, the peak values are reset to the
current measured value.
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.
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The selected curve is continuously updated. A submenu with zoom
functions is opened with the [OK] key:
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•
•
Diagnosis - Simulation
"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
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
Additional adjustments Date/Time
In this menu item, the internal clock of the sensor is set to the requested 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
[->]
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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:
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
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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:
Menu
Menu item
Default value
Setup
Measurement
loop name
Sensor
Units
Distance in m
Application
Medium: Water solution
Temperature in °C
Application: Storage tank
Vessel top: Dished form
Vessel bottom: Dished form
Vessel height/Measuring range: 30 m
Display
Min. adjustment
30 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 Electronics temperature
Additional adjustments
Switched on
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
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Additional adjustments - The instrument settings are copied with this function. The following
Copy instrument settings functions are available:
Read from sensor: Read data from sensor and store into the display
and adjustment module
Write into sensor: Store data from the display and adjustment module back into the sensor
The following data or settings for adjustment of the display and adjustment module are saved:
•
•
•
All data of the menu "Setup" and "Display"
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.
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Additional adjustments False signal suppression
The following circumstances cause interfering reflections and can
influence the measurement:
•
•
•
•
High sockets
Vessel internals such as struts
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 a low 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].
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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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.
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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 adjustments 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.
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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".
Additional adjustments 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.
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Change the settings of the special parameters only after having contacted our service staff.
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 noting the adjusted 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 parameter adjustment 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 the menu "Additional adjustments" in the menu item "Copy sensor data". The data remain there
permanently even if the sensor power supply fails.
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•
•
All data of the menu "Setup" and "Display"
In the menu "Additional settings" the items "Sensor-specific units,
temperature unit and linearization"
The values of the user programmable linearization 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 sensor data".
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Via the interface adapter
directly on the sensor
Setup with PACTware
7.1
Connect the PC
Fig. 37: 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
USB
OPE
TWIST
LO
CK
Fig. 38: 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
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. 39: 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 parameter adjustment data
We recommend documenting or saving the parameter adjustment
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 parameter adjustment with the Field Communicator 375 or 475.
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For the integration of the EDD in the Field Communicator 375 or 475,
the software "Easy Upgrade Utility" is required which is available from
the manufacturer. This software is updated via the Internet and new
EDDs are automatically taken over 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 which are 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:
•
•
•
•
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. Further 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:
•
•
•
•
Failure
Function check
Out of specification
Maintenance requirement
and explained by pictographs:
Fig. 40: 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 failure message is
outputted.
This status message is always active. It cannot be deactivated by the
user.
Function check: The instrument is in operation, 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 unstable because the
instrument specification is 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.
Failure
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 with four-wire instruments.
Cause
Rectification
DevSpec State in CMD
48
F013
–– Sensor does not detect
an echo during operation
–– Antenna system dirty or
defective
–– Check or correct installation and/or parameter
adjustment
–– Clean or exchange
process component or
antenna
Bit 0 of Byte 0…5
F017
–– Adjustment not within
specification
–– Change adjustment
according to the limit
values (difference
between min. and max.
≥ 10 mm)
Bit 1 of Byte 0…5
F025
–– Index markers are not
continuously rising, for
example illogical value
pairs
–– Check linearization table Bit 2 of Byte 0…5
–– Delete table/Create new
F036
No operable software
–– Failed or interrupted
software update
–– Repeat software update Bit 3 of Byte 0…5
–– Check electronics
version
–– Exchanging the electronics
–– Send instrument for
repair
F040
–– Hardware defect
–– Exchanging the electronics
–– Send instrument for
repair
Bit 4 of Byte 0…5
F080
–– General software error
–– Disconnect operating
voltage briefly
Bit 5 of Byte 0…5
F105
–– The instrument is still
in the start phase, the
measured value could
not yet be determined
–– Wait for the end of the
switch-on phase
–– Duration depending on
the version and parameter adjustment up to
approximately 3 min.
Bit 6 of Byte 0…5
F113
–– EMC interference
–– Remove EMC influences Bit 12 of Byte 0…5
–– Transmission error with –– Exchange 4-wire power
the external communicasupply unit or electrontion with 4-wire power
ics
supply unit
Text message
no measured value available
Adjustment span too small
Error in the linearization
table
Error in the electronics
General software error
Determine measured value
Communication error
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Code
Cause
Rectification
DevSpec State in CMD
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F125
–– Temperature of the
electronics in the nonspecified range
–– Check ambient temperature
–– Isolate electronics
–– Use instrument with
higher temperature
range
Bit 7 of Byte 0…5
F260
–– Error in the calibration
–– Exchanging the eleccarried out in the factory
tronics
–– Error in the EEPROM
–– Send instrument for
repair
Text message
Impermissible electronics
temperature
Error in the calibration
F261
Bit 8 of Byte 0…5
–– Error during setup
–– Repeat setup
Error in the instrument set- –– False signal suppression –– Carry out a reset
faulty
tings
–– Error when carrying out
a reset
Bit 9 of Byte 0…5
F264
Bit 10 of Byte 0…5
Installation/Setup error
–– Adjustment not within
the vessel height/measuring range
–– Max. measuring range
of the instrument not
sufficient
–– Check or correct installation and/or parameter
adjustment
–– Use an instrument with
bigger measuring range
F265
–– Sensor no longer carries –– Check operating voltage Bit 11 of Byte 0…5
out a measurement
–– Carry out a reset
Measurement function dis–– Operating voltage too
turbed
–– Disconnect operating
low
voltage briefly
Function check
Code
Cause
Rectification
DevSpec State in CMD
48
C700
–– A simulation is active
–– Finish simulation
–– Wait for the automatic
end after 60 mins.
"Simulation Active" in
"Standardized Status 0"
Text message
Simulation active
Out of specification
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.
Code
Cause
Rectification
DevSpec State in CMD
48
S600
–– Temperature of the
electronics in the nonspecified range
–– Check ambient temperature
–– Isolate electronics
–– Use instrument with
higher temperature
range
Bit 8 of Byte 14…24
Text message
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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.
Impermissible electronics
temperature
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Code
Cause
Rectification
S601
–– Danger of vessel
overfilling
–– Make sure that there is Bit 9 of Byte 14…24
no further filling
–– Check level in the vessel
S603
–– Operating voltage below –– Check electrical conspecified range
nection
–– If necessary, increase
operating voltage
Text message
Overfilling
Impermissible operating
voltage
Maintenance
DevSpec State in CMD
48
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.
Cause
M500
–– With the reset to delivery –– Repeat reset
status, the data could
–– Load XML file with sennot be restored
sor data into the sensor
Bit 0 of Byte 14…24
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
Bit 2 of Byte 14…24
M503
–– The echo/noise ratio
is too small for reliable
measurement
–– Antenna dirty or defective
–– Check installation and
process conditions
–– Change polarisation
direction
–– Use instrument with
higher sensitivity
–– Clean the antenna
Bit 3 of Byte 14…24
M504
–– Hardware defect
–– Check connections
–– Exchanging the electronics
–– Send instrument for
repair
Bit 4 of Byte 14…24
M505
–– Sensor does not detect
an echo during operation
–– Antenna dirty or defective
–– Clean the antenna
Bit 5 of Byte 14…24
–– Use a more suitable
antenna/sensor
–– Remove possible false
echoes
–– Optimize sensor position
and orientation
M506
–– Error during setup
–– Check or correct installation and/or parameter
adjustment
Text message
Error with the reset delivery status
Error in the non-active linearization table
Error in the event memory
Meas. reliability too low
Error on an device interface
No echo available
Installation/Setup error
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Rectification
DevSpec State in CMD
48
Bit 6 of Byte 14…24
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Code
Text message
Cause
Rectification
M507
–– Error during setup
–– Carry out reset and
repeat setup
Error in the instrument set- –– Error when carrying out
a reset
tings
–– False signal suppression
faulty
9.4
DevSpec State in CMD
48
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, for example via the display and
adjustment module
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.
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:
Check the 4 … 20 mA
signal
Error
Cause
Rectification
4 … 20 mA signal not stable
–– Fluctuations of the
measured variable
–– Set damping appropriate to the instrument via the
display and adjustment module or PACTware/DTM
4 … 20 mA signal missing
–– Electrical connection
faulty
–– 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
low or load resistance
too high
–– Check, adapt if necessary
Current signal greater than –– Electronics module in
22 mA or less than 3.6 mA
the sensor defective
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Treatment of measurement errors with liquids
–– Exchange the instrument or send it in for repair
The below tables show typical examples of application-related measurement errors with liquids. The measurement errors are differentiated
according to the following:
•
•
•
Constant level
Filling
Emptying
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.
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time
Real level
Level displayed by the sensor
Notes:
• Wherever the sensor displays a constant value, the reason could
also be the fault setting of the current output 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
Fault description
2. Measured value
jumps towards 0 %
time
Level
3. Measured value
jumps towards 100 %
time
Level
time
Cause
Rectification
–– Min./max. adjustment not
correct
–– Adapt min./max. adjustment
–– Incorrect linearization curve
–– Adapt linearization curve
–– Installation in a bypass tube or –– Check parameter "Application"
standpipe, hence running time
with respect to vessel form,
error (small measurement error
adapt if necessary (bypass,
close to 100 %/large error close
standpipe, diameter)
to 0 %)
–– Multiple echo (vessel top,
–– Check parameter "Application",
product surface) with amplitude
especially vessel top, type of
higher than the level echo
medium, dished bottom, high
dielectric constant, and adapt if
necessary
–– Due to the process, the amplitude of the level echo sinks
–– 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. conchanged false signals, carry out
densation, buildup); false signal
false signal suppression, e.g.
suppression no longer matches
with condensation
actual conditions
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Measurement error during filling
4. Measured value remains unchanged
during filling
Error pattern
time
Level
5. Measured value remains in the bottom
section during filling
7. Measured value
jumps towards 0 %
during filling
Level
time
Rectification
–– Echo from the tank bottom
larger than the level echo, for
example, with products with
εr < 2.5 oil-based, solvents
–– Check parameters Medium,
Vessel height and Floor form,
adapt if necessary
–– Turbulence on the product
surface, quick filling
–– Check parameters, change if
necessary, e.g. in dosing vessel, reactor
time
–– Amplitude of a multiple echo
–– Check parameter "Application",
(vessel top - product surface) is
especially vessel top, type of
larger than the level echo
medium, dished bottom, high
dielectric constant, and adapt if
necessary
Level
6. Measured value remains momentarily
unchanged during filling and then jumps to
the correct level
Cause
–– False signals in the close range –– Eliminate false signals in the
too big or level echo too small
close range
–– Strong foam or spout genera–– Check measurement situation:
tion
Antenna must protrude out of
the socket, installations
–– Max. adjustment not correct
–– Remove contamination on the
antenna
–– In case of interferences due to
installations in the close range:
Change polarisation direction
–– Create a new false signal suppression
–– Adapt max. adjustment
Level
Fault description
time
–– The level echo cannot be distin- –– In case of interferences due to
guished from the false signal at
installations in the close range:
a false signal position (jumps to
Change polarisation direction
multiple echo)
–– Chose a more suitable installation position
time
–– Varying condensation or contamination on the antenna
Level
9. Measured value
jumps sporadically to
100 % during filling
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Level
10. Measured value
jumps to ≥ 100 % or
0 m distance
–– Due to strong turbulence and
–– Carry out a false signal supfoam generation during filling,
pression
the amplitude of the level echo
sinks. Measured value jumps to
false signal
Level
8. Measured value
jumps towards 100 %
during filling
time
–– Carry out a false signal suppression or increase false
signal suppression with condensation/contamination in the
close range by editing
–– Level echo is no longer
–– Check measuring site: Antenna
detected in the close range
must protrude out of the socket
due to foam generation or false –– Remove contamination on the
signals in the close range. The
antenna
sensor goes into overfill protec- –– Use a sensor with a more suittion mode. The max. level (0 m
able antenna
distance) as well as the status
message "Overfill protection"
are outputted.
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Measurement error during emptying
12. Measured value
jumps towards 0 %
during emptying
Error pattern
Level
11. Measured value remains unchanged in
the close range during
emptying
time
Level
13. Measured value
jumps sporadically towards 100 % during
emptying
Cause
Rectification
–– False signal larger than the
level echo
–– Level echo too small
–– Eliminate false signal in the
close range. Check: Antenna
must protrude from the socket
–– Remove contamination on the
antenna
–– In case of interferences due to
installations in the close range:
Change polarisation direction
–– After eliminating the false signals, the false signal suppression must be deleted. Carry out
a new false signal suppression
–– Echo from the tank bottom
larger than the level echo, for
example, with products with
εr < 2.5 oil-based, solvents
–– Check parameters Medium
type, Vessel height and Floor
form, adapt if necessary
–– Varying condensation or contamination on the antenna
–– Carry out false signal suppression or increase false signal
suppression in the close range
by editing
–– With bulk solids, use radar sensor with purging air connection
time
Level
Fault description
time
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.
In Ex applications, only instruments and electronics modules with appropriate Ex approval may be used.
The new electronics module must be loaded with the default settings
of the sensor. These are the options:
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•
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Or on site by the user
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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.
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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, first of all the order data must be downloaded
from the Internet (see operating instructions manual "Electronics
module").
Caution:
All user-specific settings must be entered again. Hence, you have to
carry out a new setup after the electronics exchange.
If you have stored the data of the parameter adjustment during the
first setup of the sensor, you can transfer these to the replacement
electronics module. A new setup is no more 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.
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If a repair is necessary, please proceed as follows:
•
•
•
•
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
10.1 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 parts 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.
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
Materials and weights
316L corresponds to 1.4404 or 1.4435
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
Materials, wetted parts on thread with integrated antenna
ƲƲ Process fitting
316L
ƲƲ seal, antenna system
FKM, FFKM
ƲƲ Antenna
ƲƲ Process seal
PEEK
Klingersil C-4400
Materials, wetted parts for flange with encapsulated antenna system
ƲƲ Flange
316L
ƲƲ Antenna encapsulation
PTFE
ƲƲ Flange plating
PTFE
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
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ƲƲ Seal between housing and housing lid Silicone SI 850 R, NBR silicone-free
ƲƲ Inspection window in housing cover
(optional)
Polycarbonate
ƲƲ Ground terminal
316L
ƲƲ Flanges
DIN from DN 80, ASME from 3"
Process fitting
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Weights
ƲƲ Instrument (depending on housing,
process fitting and antenna)
Torques
Max. torques, threaded version
ƲƲ G¾
ƲƲ G1½
approx. 2 … 17.2 kg (4.409 … 37.92 lbs)
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)
Torques, version flange with encapsulated antenna system
ƲƲ Required torque of the flange screws
ƲƲ Recommended torque for tightening
the flange screws
60 Nm (44.25 lbf ft)
60 … 100 Nm (44.25 … 73.76 lbf ft)
Max. torques for NPT cable glands and Conduit tubes
ƲƲ Plastic housing
ƲƲ Aluminium/Stainless steel housing
Input variable
Measured variable
10 Nm (7.376 lbf ft)
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 sealing surface
on the hexagon or the lower side of the flange.
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Fig. 55: Data of the input variable
Reference plane
Measured variable, max. measuring range
Utilisable measuring range (depending on the antenna system)
Max. measuring range
30 m (98.43 ft)
Recommended measuring range (depending on the antenna system)
ƲƲ Plastic horn antenna
up to 30 m (98.43 ft)
ƲƲ Thread with integrated horn antenna
1½"
up to 20 m (65.62 ft)
ƲƲ Flange from DN 80, 3" with encapsulated antenna system
up to 30 m (98.43 ft)
ƲƲ Thread with integrated horn antenna
¾"
ƲƲ Flange DN 50, 2" with encapsulated
antenna system
up to 10 m (32.81 ft)
up to 25 m (82.02 ft)
Output variable
Output signal
4 … 20 mA/HART
Signal resolution
0.3 µA
Range of the output signal
Resolution, digital
3.8 … 20.5 mA/HART (default setting)
< 1 mm (0.039 in)
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
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Starting current
Damping (63 % of the input variable),
adjustable
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HART output values according to HART 7.01)
ƲƲ PV (Primary Value)
Lin. percent
ƲƲ TV (Third Value)
Meas. certainty
ƲƲ SV (Secondary Value)
Distance
ƲƲ QV (Fourth Value)
Electronics temperature
Fulfilled HART specification
Further information on Manufacturer ID,
Device ID, Device Revision
7.0
See website of HART Communication Foundation
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
45 … 75 %
Installation reference conditions
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 with liquids
Flat plate reflector
See following diagrams
10 mm (0.3937 in)
2 mm (0.079 in)
- 2 mm (- 0.079 in)
0,25 m (0.8202 ft)
- 10 mm (- 0.3937 in)
1 2
Fig. 56: Deviation under reference conditions - thread with integrated horn antenna
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Reference plane
Antenna edge
Recommended measuring range
Default values can be assigned individually.
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10 mm (0.3937 in)
2 mm (0.079 in)
- 2 mm (- 0.079 in)
0,25 m (0.8202 ft)
- 10 mm (- 0.3937 in)
1 2
Fig. 57: Deviation under reference conditions - plastic horn antenna
Reference plane
Antenna edge
Recommended measuring range
10 mm (0.3937 in)
2 mm (0.079 in)
- 2 mm (- 0.079 in)
0,25 m (0.8202 ft)
- 10 mm (- 0.3937 in)
Fig. 58: Deviation under reference conditions - flange with encapsulated antenna system
Reference plane
Antenna edge
Recommended measuring range
Repeatability
Deviation with bulk solids
≤ ±1 mm
The values depend to a great extent on the application.
Binding specifications are thus not possible.
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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
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< ±40 µA
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Characteristics and performance data
Measuring frequency
W-band (79 GHz technology)
Measuring cycle time approx.2)
Step response time3)
Beam angle4)
700 ms
≤3s
ƲƲ Plastic horn antenna
3°
ƲƲ Thread 1½" with integrated horn
antenna
7°
ƲƲ Flange DN 80/3" with encapsulated
antenna system
3°
ƲƲ Thread ¾" with integrated horn
antenna
14°
ƲƲ Flange DN 50/2" with encapsulated
antenna system
6°
ƲƲ Hygienic fittings
6°
ƲƲ Average spectral transmission power
density
-3 dBm/MHz EIRP
ƲƲ Max. power density at a distance of
1m
< 3 µW/cm²
Emitted HF power (depending on the parameter adjustment)5)
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)
PP
FKM (SHS FPM 70C3
GLT)
-40 … +80 °C (-40 … +176 °F)
EPDM (COG AP310)
-40 … +80 °C (-40 … +176 °F)
FKM (SHS FPM 70C3
GLT)
-40 … +130 °C (-40 … +266 °F)
EPDM (COG AP302)
-40 … +130 °C (-40 … +266 °F)
PEEK
3)
4)
5)
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With operating voltage UB ≥ 24 V DC
Time span after a sudden distance change from 1 m to 5 m until the output signal reaches 90 % of the final
value for the first time  (IEC 61298-2). Valid with operating voltage UB ≥ 24 V DC
Outside the specified beam angle, the energy level of the radar signal is 50% (-3 dB) less.
EIRP: Equivalent Isotropic Radiated Power.
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-40 … +200 °C (-40 … +392 °F)
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Antenna lens
Seal
Process temperature (measured on the process
fitting)
PTFE
PTFE
-40 … +130 °C (-40 … +266 °F)
-40 … +200 °C (-40 … +392 °F)
Ambient temperature - Process temperature
80 °C
(176 °F)
0 °C
(32 °F)
-40 °C
(-104 °F)
80 °C
(176 °F)
-40 °C
(-104 °F)
Fig. 59: Ambient temperature - Process temperature, plastic horn antenna
Ambient temperature
Process temperature
80°C / 176°F
50°C / 122°F
2/3
42°C / 108°F
65°C / 149°F
0°C / 32°F
-40°C
-40°F
50°C
122°F
80°C
176°F
100°C
212°F
130°C
266°F
-40°C / -40°F
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Fig. 60: Ambient temperature - Process temperature, thread G¾ and G1½ with integrated horn antenna up to
+130 °C (+266 °F)
Ambient temperature
Process temperature
Aluminium housing
Plastic housing
Stainless steel housing, precision casting
Stainless steel housing, electropolished
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80°C / 176°F
64°C / 147°F
56°C / 133°F
53°C / 127°F
48°C / 118°F
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
Fig. 61: Ambient temperature - Process temperature, thread G¾ and G1½ with integrated horn antenna up to
+200 °C (+392 °F)
Ambient temperature
Process temperature
Aluminium housing
Plastic housing
Stainless steel housing, precision casting
Stainless steel housing, electropolished
80°C / 176°F
62°C / 144°F
2 /3
58°C / 136°F
66°C / 151°F
0°C / 32°F
-40°C
-40°F
50°C
122°F
80°C
176°F
100°C
212°F
130°C
266°F
-40°C / -40°F
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Ambient temperature
Process temperature
Aluminium housing
Plastic housing
Stainless steel housing, precision casting
Stainless steel housing, electropolished
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Fig. 62: Ambient temperature - Process temperature, flange DN 50/2" and DN 80/3" with encapsulated antenna
system up to +130 °C (+266 °F)
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80°C / 176°F
67°C / 159°F
60°C / 140°F
57°C / 135°F
52°C / 126°F
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
Fig. 63: Ambient temperature - Process temperature, flange DN 50/2" and DN 80/3" with encapsulated antenna
system 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
Vessel pressure
ƲƲ Plastic horn antenna
-1 … 2 bar (-100 … 200 kPa/-14.5 … 29.1 psig)
ƲƲ Thread with integrated horn antenna
-1 … 20 bar (-100 … 2000 kPa/-14.5 … 290.1 psig)
ƲƲ Plastic horn antenna - Version with
adapter flange from DN 100 PP or
PP-GF 30
ƲƲ Flange with encapsulated antenna
system
Vessel pressure relating to the flange
nominal pressure stage
Mechanial stresses
-1 … 1 bar (-100 … 100 kPa/-14.5 … 14.5 psig)
-1 … 16 bar (-100 … 2000 kPa/-14.5 … 232.0 psig)
see supplementary instructions manual "Flanges according to DIN-EN-ASME-JIS"
Vibration resistance - Plastic horn antenna
ƲƲ With adapter flange
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ƲƲ with mounting strap
Vibration resistance - Thread with
integrated horn antenna, flange with
encapsulated antenna system
Shock resistance
VEGAPULS 64 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire
2 g at 5 … 200 Hz according to EN 60068-2-6 (vibration
with resonance)
1 g at 5 … 200 Hz according to EN 60068-2-6 (vibration
with resonance)
4 g at 5 … 200 Hz according to EN 60068-2-6 (vibration
with resonance)
100 g, 6 ms according to EN 60068-2-27 (mechanical
shock)
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Data on rinsing air connection
Max. permissible pressure
6 bar (87.02 psig)
Air volume, depending on pressure (recommended range)
Plastic horn antenna
Air volume
Pressure
Without reflux valve
0.2 bar (2.9 psig)
3.3 m3/h
0.4 bar (5.8 psig)
5 m3/h
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
With reflux valve
ƲƲ Thread
G⅛
ƲƲ Material
316Ti
ƲƲ Seal
FKM (SHS FPM 70C3 GLT), EPDM (COG AP310)
Reflux valve - (optional, is absolutely necessary for Ex applications)
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)
ƲƲ Closing cap
Material seal
insert
PA
NBR
Brass, nickelplated
NBR
Stainless
steel
NBR
78
Cable diameter
4.5 … 8.5 mm
5 … 9 mm
6 … 12 mm
7 … 12 mm
10 … 14 mm
–
●
●
–
●
●
●
●
–
–
–
●
●
–
●
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Material cable gland
½ NPT
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Wire cross-section (spring-loaded terminals)
ƲƲ Massive wire, stranded wire
0.2 … 2.5 mm² (AWG 24 … 14)
ƲƲ Stranded wire with end sleeve
0.2 … 1.5 mm² (AWG 24 … 16)
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
½ NPT
Connection cable
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
Display with backlight
Measured value indication
ƲƲ Number of digits
ƲƲ Size of digits
W x H = 7 x 13 mm
Adjustment elements
4 keys
Protection rating
ƲƲ unassembled
IP 20
ƲƲ mounted in the housing without lid
IP 40
Materials
ƲƲ Housing
ABS
ƲƲ Inspection window
Polyester foil
Interface to the external display and adjustment unit
Data transmission
Digital (I²C-Bus)
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Connection cable
Four-wire
Sensor version
Configuration, connection cable
Cable length max.
4 … 20 mA/HART
Standard cable
50 m
VEGAPULS 64 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire
●
Special cable
–
Screened
●
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Integrated clock
Date format
Day.Month.Year
Time zone Ex factory
CET
Time format
12 h/24 h
Rate deviation max.
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
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
Reverse voltage protection
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)
Load resistor
ƲƲ Calculation
ƲƲ Example - Non-Ex instrument with
UB= 24 V DC
(UB - Umin)/0.022 A
(24 V - 12 V)/0.022 A = 545 Ω
Electrical protective measures
Protection rating
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 67
Type 4X
IP 68 (1 bar)
Type 6P
IP 68 (1 bar)
IP 66/IP 68 (0.2 bar)
Type 6P
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 67
Type 4X
IP 68 (1 bar)
Type 6P
Protection rating (IEC 61010-1)
IP 68 (1 bar)
IP 66/IP 68 (0.2 bar)
Type 6P
Type 6P
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, "VEGA Tools"
and "Instrument search" as well as in the download area.
11.2 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".
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
51141-EN-160616
Fig. 64: 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
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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. 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
Double chamber version
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. 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
Double chamber version
51141-EN-160616
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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
M20x1,5/
½ NPT
120 mm
(4.72")
112 mm
(4.41")
117 mm
(4.61")
M16x1,5
M20x1,5/
½ NPT
Fig. 67: 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
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")
M20x1,5/
½ NPT
120 mm
(4.72")
112 mm
(4.41")
117 mm
(4.61")
M16x1,5
M20x1,5
M20x1,5/
½ NPT
Fig. 68: 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
51141-EN-160616
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19 mm
(0.75")
10,5 mm
(0.41")
ø 107 mm
(4.21")
126 mm
(4.96")
VEGAPULS 64, 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")
ø 200 mm
(7.87")
Fig. 69: Radar sensor with compression flange
Compression flange
51141-EN-160616
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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 64, plastic horn antenna with compression flange and rinsing connection
ø 200 mm
(7.87")
Fig. 70: Radar sensor with compression flange and rinsing connection
Compression flange
Reflux valve
Rinsing connection
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144 mm
(5.67")
VEGAPULS 64, plastic horn antenna with adapter flange
20 mm
(0.79")
36,5 mm
(1.44")
17,5 mm
(0.69")
ø 75 mm
(2.95")
ø 98 mm
(3.86")
Fig. 71: Radar sensor with adapter flange
Adapter flange
Process seal
51141-EN-160616
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34,7 mm
(1.37")
20 mm
(0.79")
62,5 mm
(2.46")
170 mm
(6.69")
VEGAPULS 64, plastic horn antenna mit adapter flange und rinsing connection
ø 75 mm
(2.95")
ø 98 mm
(3.86")
Fig. 72: VEGAPULS 64, adapter flange and rinsing connection
Rinsing air connection
Reflux valve
Adapter flange
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VEGAPULS 64, 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")
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")
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Fig. 73: VEGAPULS 64, plastic horn antenna, mounting strap in 170 or 300 mm length
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VEGAPULS 64, thread with integrated horn antenna
SW 36 mm
(1.42")
61 mm
(2.40")
G¾
ø 24 mm
(0.94")
25 mm
(0.98")
25 mm
(0.98")
61 mm
(2.40")
SW 36 mm
(1.42")
TA
¾ NPT
ø 24 mm
(0.94")
TB
ø 42,5 mm
(1.67")
TC
101 mm
(3.98")
G1 ½
SW 55 mm
(2.17")
33 mm
(1.31")
33 mm
(1.31")
101 mm
(3.98")
SW 55 mm
(2.17")
1 ½ NPT
ø 42,5 mm
(1.67")
TD
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Fig. 74: VEGAPULS 64, thread with integrated horn antenna
TA
TB
TC
TD
G¾ (DIN 3852-E)
¾ NPT (ASME B1.20.1)
G1½ (DIN 3852-A)
1½ NPT (ASME B1.20.1)
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VEGAPULS 64, flange with encapsulated antenna system DN 50
19 mm
(0.75")
ø45 mm
(1.77")
141 mm
(5.55")
89 mm
(3.50")
19 mm
(0.75")
ø102 mm
(4.02")
Fig. 75: VEGAPULS 64, encapsulated antenna system DN 50
Version up to 130 °C (266 °F)
Version up to 200 °C (392 °F)
VEGAPULS 64, flange with encapsulated antenna system DN 80
ø138 mm
(5.43")
32 mm
(1.25")
32 mm
(1.25")
ø75 mm
(2.95")
181 mm
(7.13")
129 mm
(5.08")
90
51141-EN-160616
Fig. 76: VEGAPULS 64, encapsulated antenna system DN 80
Version up to 130 °C (266 °F)
Version up to 200 °C (392 °F)
VEGAPULS 64 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire
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11.3 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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