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3 Product description

VEGACAL 65 • Foundation Fieldbus

30035-EN-200929

3  Product description

3.1  Configuration

The scope of delivery encompasses:

• 

Level sensor VEGACAL 65

The further scope of delivery encompasses:

• 

Documentation

 

– Operating instructions VEGACAL 65

 

– Instructions for optional instrument features

 

–

Ex-specific " 

Safety instructions

" (with Ex versions) 

 

–

If necessary, further certificates

Information:

Optional instrument features are also described in this operating 

instructions manual. The respective scope of delivery results from the 

order specification.

This operating instructions manual applies to the following instrument 

versions:

• 

Hardware from 1.0.0

• 

Software from 1.3.0

• 

Only for instrument versions without SIL qualification

The VEGACAL 65 consists of the components: 

• 

Process fitting with probe

• 

Housing with electronics

• 

Housing lid

Scope of delivery

Scope of this operating 

instructions

Constituent parts

Summary of Contents for VEGACAL 65

Page 1: ...Operating Instructions Capacitive cable electrode for continuous level measurement VEGACAL 65 Foundation Fieldbus Document ID 30035 ...

Page 2: ...ions 14 4 2 Mounting instructions 16 5 Connecting to power supply 18 5 1 Preparing the connection 18 5 2 Connection procedure 19 5 3 Wiring plan single chamber housing 19 5 4 Wiring plan double chamber housing 21 5 5 Wiring plan Ex d double chamber housing 23 5 6 Wiring plan version IP66 IP68 1 bar 24 6 Set up with the display and adjustment module PLICSCOM 25 6 1 Short description 25 6 2 Insert d...

Page 3: ...ts 43 9 3 Exchanging the electronics module 44 9 4 Shortening the electrode 45 9 5 How to proceed if a repair is necessary 46 10 Dismount 47 10 1 Dismounting steps 47 10 2 Disposal 47 11 Supplement 48 11 1 Technical data 48 11 2 Device communication Foundation Fieldbus 53 11 3 Dimensions 56 11 4 Industrial property rights 61 11 5 Trademark 61 Editing status 2020 09 24 ...

Page 4: ...nt ID By entering the Document ID on www vega com you will reach the document download Information note tip This symbol indicates helpful additional infor mation and tips for successful work Note This symbol indicates notes to prevent failures malfunctions damage to devices or plants Caution Non observance of the information marked with this symbol may result in personal injury Warning Non observa...

Page 5: ...plying with all prevailing regulations and directives The instrument must only be operated in a technically flawless and reliable condition The operator is responsi ble for the trouble free operation of the instrument When measuring aggressive or corrosive media that can cause a dangerous situation if the instrument malfunctions the operator has to implement suitable measures to make sure the inst...

Page 6: ...e Installations in the US shall comply with the relevant requirements of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 Installations in Canada shall comply with the relevant requirements of the Canadian Electrical Code 2 8 Safety instructions for Ex areas For Ex applications only devices with corresponding Ex approval may be used Observe the Ex specific safety instructions These are an integral part o...

Page 7: ...If necessary further certificates Information Optional instrument features are also described in this operating instructions manual The respective scope of delivery results from the order specification This operating instructions manual applies to the following instrument versions Hardware from 1 0 0 Software from 1 3 0 Only for instrument versions without SIL qualification The VEGACAL 65 consists...

Page 8: ... Fieldbus 30035 EN 200929 1 2 3 Fig 1 VEGACAL 65 cable version with plastic housing 1 Housing lid 2 Housing with electronics 3 Process fitting The type label contains the most important data for identification and use of the instrument Type label ...

Page 9: ... via www vega com Search You can find the serial number on the inside of the instrument as well as on the type label on the outside The type label contains the serial number of the instrument With it you can find the following instrument data on our homepage Product code HTML Delivery date HTML Order specific instrument features HTML Operating instructions and quick setup guide at the time of ship...

Page 10: ...ce change are converted by the electronics module into a level proportional signal Power is supplied via the H1 Fieldbus A two wire cable according to Fieldbus specification serves as carrier of both power and digital data for multiple sensors This cable can be operated in two versions via an H1 interface card in the control system and additional power supply via a Linking device with HSE High spe...

Page 11: ...am or PE foil is also used Dispose of the packaging material via specialised recycling companies 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 The delivery must be checked for completeness and possible transit damage immediately at receipt Ascertained transit damage or con cealed defects...

Page 12: ...sensors with HART protocol It is looped into the 4 20 mA HART signal cable The PLICSMOBILE T81 is an external GSM GPRS UMTS radio unit for transmission of measured values and for remote parameter adjust ment of HART sensors If the standard sensor housing is too big or in case of strong vibra tions an external housing can be used Then the sensor housing is made of stainless steel The electronics is...

Page 13: ...rotective cover protects the sensor housing against soiling and intense heat from solar radiation 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 Protective cover Flanges ...

Page 14: ...330 without the use of any tools You can also install the display and adjustment module in four different positions each displaced by 90 Devices with threaded fitting are screwed into the process fitting with a suitable wrench via the hexagon See chapter Dimensions for wrench size Warning The housing or the electrical connection may not be used for screw ing in Depending on the device version tigh...

Page 15: ...s e g covering the thread with teflon tape can interrupt the necessary electrical connection with metal vessels For this reason ground the probe on the vessel or use a conductive seal material Metal vessel Make sure that the mechanical connection of the probe to the vessel is electrically conductive to ensure sufficient grounding Use conductive seals such as those made of copper or lead etc Insula...

Page 16: ...ng NPT threads it is not possible to have the cable entries screwed in at the factory The free openings for the cable glands are therefore covered with red dust protection caps as transport protection Prior to setup you have to replace these protective caps with ap proved cable glands or close the openings with suitable blind plugs 4 2 Mounting instructions During operation the probe must not touc...

Page 17: ...r in the centre of the vessel as measurement is then possible down to the bottom If the instrument is mounted in the filling stream unwanted false measurement signals can be generated For this reason mount the instrument at a position in the vessel where no disturbances e g from filling openings agitators etc can occur This applies particularly to instrument versions with a longer probe Fig 7 Infl...

Page 18: ...ccording to the Fieldbus specification In particular make sure that the bus is termi nated with suitable terminating resistors 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 Note You have to remove these plugs before electrical connection NPT thread In the case of instrum...

Page 19: ...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 6 Lift the opening levers of the terminals with a screwdriver see following illustration 7 Insert the wire ends into the open terminals according to the wir ing plan Fig 8 Connection steps 6 and 7 8 Press down the opening levers of the terminals you will hear the termin...

Page 20: ...lind plug with version IP66 IP68 1 bar for Aluminium and stainless steel I C 5 1 2 4 3 Display Typ 1 2 5 6 7 8 Bus Sim Fig 10 Electronics and connection compartment single chamber housing 1 Spring loaded terminals for Foundation Fieldbus connection 2 Simulation switch on simulation mode 3 Spring contacts for display and adjustment module 4 Interface for the external display and adjustment unit 5 G...

Page 21: ...5 4 Wiring plan double chamber housing The following illustrations apply to the non Ex as well as to the Ex ia version 1 2 3 4 5 Fig 12 Double chamber housing 1 Housing cover connection compartment 2 Blind plug or plug M12 x 1 for VEGADIS 81 optional 3 Housing cover electronics compartment 4 Filter element for air pressure compensation 5 Cable gland Wiring plan Housing overview ...

Page 22: ...for display and adjustment module 3 Interface for service 4 Internal connection cable to the connection compartment 5 Ground terminal for connection of the cable screening 1 2 3 Display 1 2 I2C Fig 14 Connection compartment double chamber housing 1 Spring loaded terminals for voltage supply 2 Plug connector for service I C interface 3 Ground terminal for connection of the cable screening Electroni...

Page 23: ...ng cover connection compartment 2 Blind plug or plug M12 x 1 for VEGADIS 81 optional 3 Housing cover electronics compartment 4 Filter element for air pressure compensation 5 Cable gland 1 3 2 Display 1 2 5 6 7 8 I2C Fig 17 Electronics compartment double chamber housing 1 Plug connector for VEGACONNECT I C interface 2 Internal connection cable to the connection compartment 3 Terminals for VEGADIS 8...

Page 24: ...ply and cable screen 2 Ground terminal for connection of the cable screening 1 1 2 Fig 19 Wiring plan Ex d ia double chamber housing 1 Voltage supply signal output 5 6 Wiring plan version IP66 IP68 1 bar 1 2 Fig 20 Wire assignment connection cable 1 Brown and blue to power supply or to the processing system 2 Shielding Connection compartment Wiring plan Wire assignment con nection cable ...

Page 25: ... Insert display and adjustment module The display and adjustment module can be inserted into the sensor and removed again at any time It is not necessary to interrupt the voltage supply Proceed as follows 1 Unscrew the housing lid 2 Place the display and adjustment module in the desired position on the electronics four positions in 90 offset can be selected and turn to the right until it clicks in...

Page 26: ...t list entry Select editing position key Change value of the parameter ESC key Interrupt input Jump to next higher menu The instrument is operated via the four keys of the display and adjustment module The individual menu items are shown on the LC display You can find the function of the individual keys in the previous illustration When the and keys are pressed quickly the edited value or the curs...

Page 27: ...el cannot be emptied or filled completely you can carry out the adjustment also with two known levels for example with 10 and 90 The difference between the empty and full adjustment values should be as large as possible The actual level can then be calculated on the basis of these settings VEGACAL 65 must be installed A change of level is necessary for this adjustment In the main menu item Basic a...

Page 28: ... adjustment is displayed Min adjustment 0 00 0 0 pF 54 5 pF 3 Prepare the adjustment value for editing with OK Move to the selection window with OK Min adjustment Accept current measured value Accept Edit 4 Accept the current measured value or move to the editing window with Edit To edit set the cursor to the requested position with Set the requested value with and save with OK The cursor jumps to...

Page 29: ... be longer and the sensor will react to measured value changes with a delay In general a period of a few seconds is sufficient to smooth the measured value display Damping 0 s Enter the requested parameters via the appropriate keys save your settings and jump to the next menu item with the key A linearisation is necessary for all vessels in which the vessel volume does not increase linearly with t...

Page 30: ...To maintain the function of the device the lighting is temporarily switched off if the power supply is insufficient Backlight In the default setting the lightning is switched off The respective min and max measured values are saved in the sen sor The values are displayed in the menu item Peak values Min and max distance in m d Min and max temperature Peak value indicator The instrument status is d...

Page 31: ...utput This allows you to test the signal path e g through connected indicating instruments or the input card of the control system The following simulation variables are available Percent Current Pressure with pressure transmitters Distance with radar and guided radar GWR With Profibus PA sensors the selection of the simulated value is made via the Channel in the menu Basic adjustments How to star...

Page 32: ...dicator The min and max values are reset to the actual value The sensor is already set to the ordered national language In this menu item you can change the language The following languages are available as of software version 3 50 Deutsch English Français Espanõl Pycckuu Italiano Netherlands Japanese Chinese Language German With this function Load parameter adjustment data from the sensor into th...

Page 33: ...ated Measuring principle Signal output Copy sensor data Copy sensor data In this menu item the PIN is activated deactivated permanently Entering a 4 digit PIN protects the sensor data against unauthorized access and unintentional modifications If the PIN is activated perma nently it can be deactivated temporarily i e for approx 60 min in any menu item The instrument is delivered with the PIN set t...

Page 34: ...ice ID Sensor TAG Device ID max 32 characters Sensor TAG PD_TAG max 32 characters Sensor details e g approval process fitting seal measuring cell measuring range electronics housing cable entry plug cable length etc Sensor characteristics Display now 6 5 Menu schematic Basic adjustment Basic adjustment 1 Display Diagnostics Service Info Min adjustment 1 1 0 00 0 0 pF 82 5 pF Max adjustment 1 2 100...

Page 35: ...ched on Diagnostics Basic adjustment 3 Display Diagnostics Service Info Peak value indicator 3 1 Capacit min 65 7 pF Capacit max 782 4 pF Sensor status 3 2 OK Trend recording 3 3 Presentation of the trend curve Service Basic adjustment 4 Display Diagnostics Service Info Simulation 4 1 Start simulation Reset 4 2 Select reset Language 4 3 German Copy sensor data 4 4 copy from sensor Copy to sensor P...

Page 36: ... 5 4 05 March 2012 Sensor characteristics 5 5 Display now 6 6 Saving the parameterisation data We recommended writing down the adjustment data e g in this op erating instructions manual and archiving them afterwards They are thus available for multiple use or service purposes If the instrument is equipped with a display and adjustment module the parameter adjustment data can be saved in it The dat...

Page 37: ...sensor via the interface adapter VEGACONNECT 1 USB cable to the PC 2 Schnittstellenadapter VEGACONNECT 3 Sensor 1 2 3 4 OP EN TWIST USB LO CK Fig 24 Connection via interface adapter VEGACONNECT external 1 I C bus com interface on the sensor 2 I C connection cable of VEGACONNECT 3 Schnittstellenadapter VEGACONNECT 4 USB cable to the PC Necessary components VEGACAL 65 VEGACONNECT directly on the sen...

Page 38: ...ot 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 manu al DTM Collection PACTware attached to each DTM Collection and which can also be downloaded from the Internet Detailed descrip...

Page 39: ...lable on CD from the agency serving you 7 3 Parameter adjustment with AMS and PDM For VEGA sensors instrument descriptions for the adjustment programs AMS and PDM are available as DD or EDD The instru ment descriptions are already implemented in the current versions of AMS and PDM For older versions of AMS and PDM a free of charge download is available via Internet Move to www vega com 7 4 Saving ...

Page 40: ... Off Fig 26 Activate Bluetooth 1 Bluetooth switch On Bluetooth active Off Bluetooth not active The security concept of Bluetooth operation absolutely requires that the default setting of the sensor PIN be changed This prevents unau thorized access to the sensor The default setting of the sensor PIN is 0000 First of all you have to change the sensor PIN in the adjustment menu of the sensor e g to 1...

Page 41: ...in For access authentication with Bluetooth the modi fied PIN is still effective Information Bluetooth communication functions only if the actual sensor PIN dif fers from the default setting 0000 8 2 Connecting Smartphone Tablet Start the adjustment app and select the function Setup The smart phone tablet searches automatically for Bluetooth capable instru ments in the area PC Notebook Start PACTw...

Page 42: ...displayed For the first connection the operating device and the sensor must authenticate each other After successful authentication the next con nection functions without authentication For authentication enter in the next menu window the 4 digit sensor PIN 8 3 Sensor parameter adjustment The sensor parameterization is carried out via the adjustment app on the smartphone tablet or the DTM on the P...

Page 43: ...ll as to evaluate the error messages via the display and adjustment module The procedure is described below Further comprehensive diagnostics can be carried out on a PC with the software PACTware and the suitable DTM In many cases the causes can be determined and the faults rectified this way Should these measures not be successful please call in urgent cases the VEGA service hotline under the pho...

Page 44: ...f moisture in the housing Remove the electronics module out of the probe and check the resistor between the two marked plug con nections according to the figure in paragraph Check the resistance in the probe There should be no contact between any of the con nections high resistance If there is still a connection exchange the instrument or return it for repair E017 Adjustment span too small Carry o...

Page 45: ...put and are suitable for all series 60 sensors The following types are available CL E60 H 4 20 mA HART CL E60 P Profibus PA CL E60 F Foundation Fieldbus In Ex applications only an electronics module with respective Ex ap proval may be used 9 4 Shortening the electrode The probe cable can be shortened by any length 1 Loosen the two pins on the gravity weight hexagon and remove the pins 2 Pull the c...

Page 46: ...iled informa tion 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 hav ing to call back for needed information 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 s...

Page 47: ...by spe cialised recycling companies We use recyclable materials and have designed the electronics to be easily separable WEEE directive The instrument does not fall in the scope of the EU WEEE directive Article 2 of this Directive exempts electrical and electronic equipment from this requirement if it is part of another instrument that does not fall in the scope of the Directive These include stat...

Page 48: ...ulated ø 6 mm 0 236 in 316L Ʋ Ʋ Probe cable PTFE partly insulated ø 8 mm 0 315 in Steel Ʋ Ʋ PTFE insulated cable ø 8 mm 0 315 in with crimping sleeve 316 Ʋ Ʋ Gravity weight 316L PEEK Materials non wetted parts Ʋ Ʋ Plastic housing Plastic PBT Polyester Ʋ Ʋ Aluminium die cast housing Aluminium die casting AlSi10Mg powder coated Basis Polyester Ʋ Ʋ Stainless steel housing precision casting 316L Ʋ Ʋ S...

Page 49: ... insulated ø 8 mm 0 315 in 10 KN 2248 lbf Ʋ Ʋ PTFE insulated cable ø 8 mm 0 315 in with crimping sleeve 10 KN 2248 lbf Max torque process fitting thread 100 Nm 73 lbf ft Torque for NPT cable glands and Conduit tubes Ʋ Ʋ Plastic housing max 10 Nm 7 376 lbf ft Ʋ Ʋ Aluminium Stainless steel housing max 50 Nm 36 88 lbf ft Output variable Output Ʋ Ʋ Signal digital output signal Foundation Fieldbus prot...

Page 50: ...specifications on the type label The lowest value always applies Process pressure Ʋ Ʋ Standard 1 64 bar 100 6400 kPa 14 5 928 psig Ʋ Ʋ with screening tube adapter PN1 0 1 bar 0 100 kPa 0 14 5 psig Process temperature thread or flange temperature Ʋ Ʋ VEGACAL 65 of 316L with cable PT FE partly insulated ø 6 mm 0 236 in 50 150 C 58 302 F Ʋ Ʋ with temperature adapter option with cable PTFE insulated ø...

Page 51: ... entry NPT Ʋ Ʋ Blind plug M20 x 1 5 NPT Connection cable Ʋ Ʋ Wire cross section 0 5 mm AWG 20 Ʋ Ʋ Wire resistance 0 036 Ω m Ʋ Ʋ Tensile strength 1200 N 270 lbf Ʋ Ʋ Standard length 5 m 16 4 ft Ʋ Ʋ Max length 180 m 590 6 ft Ʋ Ʋ Min bending radius 25 mm 0 984 in with 25 C 77 F Ʋ Ʋ Diameter approx 8 mm 0 315 in Ʋ Ʋ Colour Non Ex version Black Ʋ Ʋ Colour Ex version Blue Display and adjustment module Vo...

Page 52: ...IP66 IP68 0 2 bar Type 6P Stainless steel precision casting Single chamber IP66 IP68 0 2 bar IP68 1 bar Type 6P Type 6P Double chamber IP66 IP67 IP66 IP68 0 2 bar IP68 1 bar Type 4X Type 6P Type 6P Connection of the feeding power supply unit Networks of overvoltage category III Altitude above sea level Ʋ Ʋ by default up to 2000 m 6562 ft Ʋ Ʋ with connected overvoltage protection up to 5000 m 16404...

Page 53: ...shows the Transducer Block TB and Function block FB in simplified form ti Simulate ALARMS Out PV FIELD VALUE Mode Status PVF TIME LOW CUTOFF L TYPE OUT SCALE PV SCALE DIRECT INDIRECT INDIRECT SQRT pF Lin Primary Value Secondary Value 2 Secondary Value 1 AI 2 AI 1 TB Sensor_Value min max adjustment Linearization Channel 1 Primary Value Channel 2 Secondary Value 1 Channel 3 Secondary Value 2 Fig 30 ...

Page 54: ...ANNEL 1 is selected The unit is defined in primary_value_unit primary_value_unit Selected unit code for primary_value secondary_value_1 This is the process value after adjustment with the status of the transducer block It is the input for the AIFB when CHANNEL 2 is selected The unit is defined in secondary_value_2_unit secondary_value_1_unit Selected unit code for secondary_value_1 secondary_value...

Page 55: ...ed point of the sensor_value It refers to cal_ level_hi The unit is defined in sensor_range Units Index Calibration Lowest Point Min Max adjustment this is the lower calibrated point of the sensor_value It refers to cal_ level_lo The unit is defined in sensor_range Units Index cal_level_hi Min Max adjustment this is the value of level at Calibration Highest Point The unit is defined in level_unit ...

Page 56: ...mm 2 72 ø 79 mm 3 11 112 mm 4 41 M20x1 5 NPT 84 mm 3 31 M16x1 5 112 mm 4 41 M20x1 5 NPT 1 2 ø 79 mm 3 11 Fig 32 Housing versions in protection IP66 IP67 with integrated display and adjustment module the housing is 9 mm 0 35 in higher 1 Plastic single chamber 2 Plastic double chamber Aluminium housing with protection rating IP66 IP68 1 bar 116 mm 4 57 150 mm 5 91 ø 86 mm 3 39 M20x1 5 M20x1 5 1 Fig ...

Page 57: ...ion Fieldbus 30035 EN 200929 L G 1 G 1 56 mm 2 21 ø 30 mm 1 18 22 mm 0 87 200 mm 7 87 ø 6 mm 0 24 142 mm 5 59 Fig 34 VEGACAL 65 cable version with ø 6 mm 0 236 in threaded version G1 ISO 228 T1 L Sensor length see chapter Technical data ...

Page 58: ...ion Fieldbus 30035 EN 200929 L G 1 G 1 56 mm 2 21 ø 30 mm 1 18 22 mm 0 87 200 mm 7 87 ø 8 mm 0 32 142 mm 5 59 Fig 35 VEGACAL 65 cable version with ø 8 mm 0 315 in threaded version G1 ISO 228 T1 L Sensor length see chapter Technical data ...

Page 59: ... EN 200929 PTFE insulated cable ø 8 mm with crimping sleeve 50 200 C 108mm 4 25 L 130mm 5 12 30mm 1 18 ø 9mm 0 35 ø 12mm 0 47 SW46 G1 A Fig 36 VEGACAL 65 PTFE insulated cable ø 8 mm with crimping sleeve 50 200 C L Sensor length see chapter Technical data ...

Page 60: ...eldbus 30035 EN 200929 108 mm 4 25 ø 40 mm 1 58 Fig 37 Temperature adapter ø 16 mm 0 63 ø 27 mm 1 06 L 7 mm 0 28 Fig 38 VEGACAL 65 screening tube for example against strong condensation L Length of the screening tube see chapter Technical data ...

Page 61: ...ar des droits de propriété intellec tuelle 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 indus trial 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 ...

Page 62: ...62 Notes VEGACAL 65 Foundation Fieldbus 30035 EN 200929 ...

Page 63: ...63 Notes VEGACAL 65 Foundation Fieldbus 30035 EN 200929 ...

Page 64: ...e of delivery application practical use and operat ing conditions of the sensors and processing systems correspond to the information available at the time of printing Subject to change without prior notice VEGA Grieshaber KG Schiltach Germany 2020 Phone 49 7836 50 0 Fax 49 7836 50 201 E mail info de vega com www vega com ...

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