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Page 1: ...Operating Instructions VEGAFLEX 65 4 20 mA HART Guided Microwave ...

Page 2: ...ation 8 3 2 Principle of operation 9 3 3 Operation 10 3 4 Packaging transport and storage 10 4 Mounting 4 1 General instructions 12 4 2 Mounting instructions 13 5 Connecting to power supply 5 1 Preparing the connection 15 5 2 Connection steps Instrument housing 16 5 3 Wiring plan single chamber housing 17 5 4 Wiring plan double chamber housing 19 5 5 Wiring plan double chamber housing Ex d 21 5 6 ...

Page 3: ...hnical data 43 10 2 Dimensions 51 10 3 Industrial property rights 55 10 4 Trademark 55 Supplementary documentation Information Supplementary documents appropriate to the ordered version come with the delivery You can ﬁnd them listed in chapter Product description Instructions manuals for accessories and replacement parts Tip To ensure reliable setup and operation of your VEGAFLEX 65 we oﬀer access...

Page 4: ...nto practice by them 1 3 Symbolism used Information tip note This symbol indicates helpful additional information Caution If this warning is ignored faults or malfunc tions 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 Ex a...

Page 5: ...in the operating instructions manual may be carried out only by personnel authorised by the manufacturer Arbitrary conversions or modiﬁcations are explicitly forbidden 2 3 Warning about misuse 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 2 4 General safety ins...

Page 6: ... electrical measurement control and laboratory instruments part 1 General requirements 2 7 Fulﬁlling of NAMUR recommendations With respect to interference resistance and emitted interfer ence the NAMUR recommendation NE 21 is fulﬁlled With respect to compatibility the NAMUR recommendation NE 53 is fulﬁlled This applies also to the corresponding indicating and adjustment components VEGA instruments...

Page 7: ...laration for zone 2 In conformity with DIN EN 60079 15 2005 VEGAFLEX 65 is suitable for use in zone 2 The operator must use the instrument as it was intended to be used and follow the speciﬁcations of the following documents l this operating instructions manual l the manufacturer declaration 32905 download under www vega com l the applicable installation regulations 2 11 Environmental instructions...

Page 8: ...ns manual 31708 Heating for indicating and adjustment module optional Supplementary instructions manual Plug connector for continuously measuring sensors optional Ex speciﬁc Safety instructions with Ex versions if necessary further certiﬁcates VEGAFLEX 65 consists of the following components l Process ﬁtting with probe l Housing with electronics l Housing cover optionally available with indicating...

Page 9: ...an also ﬁnd the serial number on the inside of the instrument 3 2 Principle of operation VEGAFLEX 65 is a level sensor with pipe probe for continuous level measurement It is designed for industrial use in all areas of process technology and can be used in liquids High frequency microwave pulses are guided along a steel rope or a rod Upon reaching the product surface the microwave pulses are reﬂect...

Page 10: ...n adjustment software according to the FDT DTM standard e g PACTware and PC l with manufacturer speciﬁc adjustment programs AMS or PDM l With a HART handheld The entered parameters are generally saved in VEGAFLEX 65 optionally also in the indicating and adjustment module or in PACTware 3 4 Packaging transport and storage Your instrument was protected by packaging during transport Its capacity to h...

Page 11: ...ings on the outside Unless otherwise indicated the packages must be stored only under the following conditions l Not in the open l Dry and dust free l Not exposed to corrosive media l Protected against solar radiation l Avoiding mechanical shock and vibration l Storage and transport temperature see Supplement Technical data Ambient conditions l Relative humidity 20 85 Transport inspection Storage ...

Page 12: ...ghtening forces on the housing can damage its internal parts Use the hexagon for screwing in Use the recommended cables see chapter Connecting to power supply and tighten the cable gland You can give your instrument additional protection against moisture penetration by leading the connection cable down ward in front of the cable entry Rain and condensation water can thus drain oﬀ This applies main...

Page 13: ...nical data or on the type label of the sensor 4 2 Mounting instructions Mount VEGAFLEX 65 in such a way that the probe does not touch any installations or the vessel wall during installation 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 3 Vessel with conical bot...

Page 14: ...sel e g from ﬂuidisation can cause the coax probe of VEGAFLEX 65 to vibrate in resonance Should a coax probe of more than 1 m 3 281 in length should be used you can provide a suitable support or guy directly above the end of the probe to stabilise it 14 VEGAFLEX 65 4 20 mA HART 4 Mounting 31845 EN 080716 ...

Page 15: ...ATRENN 149A Ex VEGAS TAB 690 as well as all VEGAMETs meet this requirement Bear in mind the following factors regarding supply voltage l Output voltage of the power supply unit can be lower under nominal load with a sensor current of 20 5 mA or 22 mA in case of fault message l Inﬂuence of additional instruments in the circuit see load values in chapter Technical data The instrument is connected wi...

Page 16: ...ide must be made via a ceramic capacitor e g 1 nF 1500 V The low frequency potential equalisation currents are thus suppressed but the protective eﬀect against high frequency interference signals remains Take note of the corresponding installation regulations for Ex applications In particular make sure that no potential equal isation currents ﬂow over the cable screen In case of grounding on both ...

Page 17: ... in the terminals by lightly pulling on them 10 Connect the screen to the internal ground terminal connect the outer ground terminal with potential equalisation 11 Tighten the compression nut of the cable entry The seal ring must completely encircle the cable 12 Screw the housing cover on The electrical connection is ﬁnished 5 3 Wiring plan single chamber housing The following illustrations apply ...

Page 18: ...uminium and stainless steel I C Display 1 2 5 6 7 8 3 4 1 2 Fig 7 Electronics and connection compartment single chamber housing 1 Plug connector for VEGACONNECT I C interface 2 Spring loaded terminals for connection of the external indication VEGADIS 61 3 Ground terminal for connection of the cable screen 4 Spring loaded terminals for voltage supply Housing overview Electronics and connec tion com...

Page 19: ... versions The Exd version is described in the next subchapter 1 2 3 4 5 Fig 9 Double chamber housing 1 Housing cover connection compartment 2 Blind stopper or plug M12 x 1 for VEGADIS 61 optional 3 Housing cover electronics compartment 4 Filter element for air pressure compensation 5 Cable gland Wiring plan Housing overview VEGAFLEX 65 4 20 mA HART 19 5 Connecting to power supply 31845 EN 080716 ...

Page 20: ...ompartment 3 Terminals for VEGADIS 61 3 1 2 Display 1 2 I C Fig 11 Connection compartment double chamber housing 1 Plug connector for VEGACONNECT I C interface 2 Ground terminal for connection of the cable screen 3 Spring loaded terminals for voltage supply Electronics compart ment Connection compart ment 20 VEGAFLEX 65 4 20 mA HART 5 Connecting to power supply 31845 EN 080716 ...

Page 21: ...3 4 5 Fig 13 Double chamber housing 1 Housing cover connection compartment 2 Blind stopper or plug M12 x 1 for VEGADIS 61 optional 3 Housing cover electronics compartment 4 Filter element for air pressure compensation 5 Cable gland Wiring plan Housing overview VEGAFLEX 65 4 20 mA HART 21 5 Connecting to power supply 31845 EN 080716 ...

Page 22: ...e to the connection compartment 3 Terminals for VEGADIS 61 1 2 1 2 Fig 15 Connection compartment double chamber housing Ex d 1 Spring loaded terminals for power supply and cable screen 2 Ground terminal for connection of the cable screen Electronics compart ment Connection compart ment 22 VEGAFLEX 65 4 20 mA HART 5 Connecting to power supply 31845 EN 080716 ...

Page 23: ...put 5 6 Wiring plan version IP 66 IP 68 1 bar 1 2 Fig 17 Wire assignment connection cable 1 brown and blue to power supply or to the processing system 2 Shielding Wiring plan Wire assignment con nection cable VEGAFLEX 65 4 20 mA HART 23 5 Connecting to power supply 31845 EN 080716 ...

Page 24: ...ater date for instruments with StEx WHG or ship approval as well as country speciﬁc approvals such as those according to FM or CSA Note You can ﬁnd detailed information on the adjustment in the operating instructions manual Indicating and adjustment module 6 2 Insert indicating and adjustment module The indicating and adjustment module can be inserted into the sensor and removed again at any time ...

Page 25: ...y Fig 18 Installation of the indicating and adjustment module Note If you intend to retroﬁt the instrument with an indicating and adjustment module for continuous measured value indication a higher cover with an inspection glass is required VEGAFLEX 65 4 20 mA HART 25 6 Set up with the indicating and adjustment module PLICSCOM 31845 EN 080716 ...

Page 26: ...upt input jump to the next higher menu The sensor is adjusted via the four keys of the indicating and adjustment module The LC display indicates the individual menu items The functions of the individual keys are shown in the above illustration Approx 10 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 ...

Page 27: ...urface is measured To have the real product level displayed an allocation of the measured distance to the percentage height must be made To carry out this adjustment the distance is entered with full and empty vessel If these values are not known an adjustment with the distance values e g 10 and 90 is also possible Starting point for these distance speciﬁcations is always the seal surface of the t...

Page 28: ...agnostics Service Info 2 Select the menu item Basic adjustment with and conﬁrm with OK Now the menu item Min adjustment is displayed Min adjustment 0 00 10 000 m d 8 000 m d 3 Prepare the value for editing with OK and set the cursor to the requested position with Set the requested percentage value with and save with OK The cursor jumps now to the distance value 4 Enter the suitable distance value ...

Page 29: ...DK 2 Depending on the dielectric ﬁgure dielectri value or εr measured products can have a diﬀerent reﬂective property Therefore an additional selection possibility is available Under Sensitivity you can select Standard DK 2 or Increased sensitivity DK 2 Through this the sensor is adapted perfectly to the product and measurement reliability particularly in products with bad reﬂective properties is ...

Page 30: ... linear Enter the requested parameter via the appropriate keys save your settings and jump to the next menu item with the key Caution Note the following if VEGAFLEX 65 is used as part of an overﬁll protection system according to WHG If a linearisation curve is selected the measuring signal is no longer compulsorily linear proportional to the level This must be taken into consideration by the user ...

Page 31: ...Medium l Vessel form l Damping l Linearisation curve l Sensor TAG l Displayed value l Display unit l Scaling l Current output l Unit of measurement l Language l Sensitivity The following safety relevant data are not read out or written l HART mode l PIN l SIL l Sensor length Sensor type l Gating out of false signals Copy sensor data Copy sensor data Basic adjustment If the function Reset is carrie...

Page 32: ...m Reset value Lighting no reset Language no reset SIL no reset HART mode no reset Factory setting Like basic adjustment furthermore special parameters are reset to default values 2 Pointer The min and max values are reset to the actual value Additional adjustment and diagnosis options such as e g scaling simulation or trend curve presentation are shown in the following menu schematic You will ﬁnd ...

Page 33: ...stment Display Diagnostics Service Info 2 1 Displayed value Scaled 2 2 Unit Volume hl 2 3 Scaling 0 000 5 hl 100 005 0 hl 2 4 Lighting Switched on Diagnostics 3 Basic adjustment Display Diagnostics Service Info 3 1 Pointer Distance min 0 234 m d Distance max 5 385 m d 3 2 Sensor status OK 3 3 Curve selection Echo curve 3 4 Echo curve Presentation of the echo curve VEGAFLEX 65 4 20 mA HART 33 6 Set...

Page 34: ...7 Unit of measurement m d select 4 8 Language Deutsch 4 9 SIL Activated 4 10 HART mode Standard Address 0 4 11 Copy sensor data Copy sensor data 4 12 PIN Enable Info 5 Basic adjustment Display Diagnostics Service Info 5 1 Sensor type Serial number 12345678 5 2 Date of manufacture 12 Dec 2005 Software version 3 22 5 3 Last change using PC 04 March 2004 5 4 Sensor characteristics Display now 34 VEGA...

Page 35: ...or via I C interface 1 RS232 connection 2 VEGAFLEX 65 3 I C adapter cable for VEGACONNECT 3 Necessary components l VEGAFLEX 65 l PC with PACTware and suitable VEGA DTM l VEGACONNECT 3 with I C adapter cable article no 2 27323 l Power supply unit Connection via I C inter face VEGAFLEX 65 4 20 mA HART 35 7 Setup with PACTware and other adjustment programs 31845 EN 080716 ...

Page 36: ...nal resistance is not necessary This applies e g to the VEGA instruments VEGATRENN 149A VEGADIS 371 VEGAMET 381 Also usual Ex separators are most of the time equipped with a suﬃcient current limitation resistor In such cases VEGACONNECT 3 can be connectedparallel to the 4 20 mA cable 7 2 Parameter adjustment with PACTware Further setup steps are described in the operating instructions manual DTM C...

Page 37: ...strument descriptions for the adjustment programs AMS and PDM are available as DD or EDD The instrument 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 Go via www vega com and Downloads to the item Soft ware 7 4 Saving the parameter adjustment data It is recommended to document or save...

Page 38: ...oftware PACTware and the suitable DTM In many cases the causes can be determined in this way and faults can be rectiﬁed However should these measures not be successful call the VEGA service hotline in urgent cases under the phone no 49 1805 858550 The hotline is available to you 7 days a week round the clock Since we oﬀer this service world wide the support is only available in the English languag...

Page 39: ...iring of intrinsically safe circuits must be observed E013 l no measured value available à sensor in boot phase à Sensor does not ﬁnd an echo e g due to faulty installation or wrong parameter adjustment à Wrong sensor length entered E017 l Adjustment span too small à Carry out a fresh adjustment and increase the distance between min and max adjustment E036 l no operable sensor software à Carry out...

Page 40: ... the serial number of VEGAFLEX 65 is required The serial numbers are stated on the type label of VEGAFLEX 65 on the inner wall of the housing or on the delivery note The oscillators are adapted to the respective sensor and diﬀer in their signal output or in their power supply You can ﬁnd a suitable oscillator in the following overview Electronics module FX E 60H suitable for VEGAFLEX 61 62 63 65 6...

Page 41: ...Clean the instrument and pack it damage proof l Attach the completed form and probably the safety data sheet outside on the packaging l Please ask the agency serving you for the address of your return shipment You can ﬁnd the respective agency on our website www vega com under Company VEGA world wide VEGAFLEX 65 4 20 mA HART 41 8 Maintenance and fault rectiﬁcation 31845 EN 080716 ...

Page 42: ... be easily separable 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 Correct disposal avoids negative eﬀects to persons and envi...

Page 43: ... Stainless steel housing precision casting 316L Stainless steel housing electropol ished 316L Seal between housing and housing cover NBR stainless steel housing investment casting silicone Aluminium plastic housing stainless steel housing electro polished Inspection window in housing cover optional Polycarbonate Ground terminal 316L Process ﬁttings Pipe thread cylindrical ISO 228 T1 G A G1 A G1 A ...

Page 44: ...op 30 mm 1 181 in bottom 0 mm 2 4 3 1 Fig 22 Measuring ranges of VEGAFLEX 65 1 Reference plane 2 Probe length 3 Measuring range 4 Upper dead band Output variable Output signal 4 20 mA HART HART output values HART value Primary Value Distance to the level HART value Secondary Value Distance to the level scaled 44 VEGAFLEX 65 4 20 mA HART 10 Supplement 31845 EN 080716 ...

Page 45: ...N 61298 1 Temperature 18 30 C 64 86 F Relative humidity 45 75 Air pressure 860 1060 mbar 86 106 kPa 12 5 15 4 psig Deviation in characteristics and characteristics Temperature drift 0 06 10 K relating to the max measuring range Deviation3 see diagram 3 mm 1 8 3 mm 1 8 10 mm 25 64 10 mm 25 64 0 03 m 0 1 ft 6 m 20 ft Fig 23 Accuracy VEGAFLEX 65 coax version Ambient conditions Ambient storage and tra...

Page 46: ...ton 40 150 C 40 302 F EPDM 40 150 C 40 302 F FFKM Kalrez 6375 20 150 C 4 302 F 0 C 32 F 40 C 104 F 20 C 58 F 60 C 140 F 80 C 176 F 50 C 122 F 40 C 40 F 100 C 212 F 150 C 302 F 1 2 Fig 24 Ambient temperature Process temperature 1 Ambient temperature 2 Process temperature depending on the seal material 46 VEGAFLEX 65 4 20 mA HART 10 Supplement 31845 EN 080716 ...

Page 47: ...l 1 x closing cap NPT 1 x blind stopper NPT 1 x blind stopper M16 x 1 5 or optionally 1 x plug M12 x 1 for VEGADIS 61 or l 1 x plug depending on the version 1 x blind stopper M20 x 1 5 1 x blind stopper M16 x 1 5 or optionally available with 1 x plug M12 x 1 for VEGADIS 61 Spring loaded terminals for wire cross section 2 5 mm AWG 14 Electromechanical data version IP 66 IP 68 1 bar Cable entry Sing...

Page 48: ...ly and data transmission through the sensor Indication LC display in Dot matrix Adjustment elements 4 keys Protection unassembled IP 20 mounted into the sensor without cover IP 40 Materials Housing ABS Inspection window Polyester foil Voltage supply Supply voltage Non Ex instrument 14 36 V DC EEx ia instrument 14 30 V DC EEx d ia instrument 20 36 V DC Supply voltage with lighted indicating and adj...

Page 49: ...minium housing stainless steel housing investment casting stain less steel housing electro polished IP 66 IP 68 0 2 bar 5 Aluminium and stainless housing investment casting optionally avail able IP 66 IP 68 1 bar Overvoltage category III Protection class II Functional safety SIL Functional safety according to IEC 61508 IEC 61511 Single channel architecture 1oo1D up to SIL2 double channel diversita...

Page 50: ...T FM FM CI I Div 2 NI CI II III Div 1 DIP FM CI I III Div 1 IS FM CI I III Div 1 IS Cl I III Div 1 Gr C G XP CSA CSA CI I Div 2 NI CI II III Div 1 DIP CSA CI I III Div 1 IS CSA CI I III Div 1 IS Cl I III Div 1 Gr C G XP Others WHG 6 Deviating data in Ex applications see separate safety instructions 50 VEGAFLEX 65 4 20 mA HART 10 Supplement 31845 EN 080716 ...

Page 51: ...16 116 mm 4 9 16 M20x1 5 M20x1 5 NPT 59 mm 2 21 64 ø 80 mm 3 5 32 112 mm 4 13 32 M20x1 5 NPT 1 3 4 5 2 Fig 26 Housing versions in protection IP 66 IP 67 and IP 66 IP 68 0 2 bar with integrated indicating and adjustment module the housing is 9 mm 0 35 in higher 1 Plastic housing 2 Stainless steel housing electropolished 3 Stainless steel housing precision casting 4 Aluminium double chamber housing ...

Page 52: ...32 M20x1 5 NPT M20x1 5 M20x1 5 NPT M16x1 5 1 2 3 M20x1 5 M20x1 5 4 Fig 27 Housing versions in protection IP 66 IP 68 1 bar with integrated indicating and adjustment module the housing is 9 mm 0 35 in higher 1 Stainless steel housing precision casting 2 Aluminium double chamber housing 3 Stainless steel housing electropolished 4 Aluminium housing 52 VEGAFLEX 65 4 20 mA HART 10 Supplement 31845 EN 0...

Page 53: ...6 G NPT 41 G1 1 NPT 46 G1 1 NPT G NPT G1 1 NPT G1 1 NPT 46 mm 1 13 16 27mm 1 1 16 ø 21 3mm 27 32 Fig 28 VEGAFLEX 65 threaded version L Sensor length see chapter Technical data VEGAFLEX 65 4 20 mA HART 53 10 Supplement 31845 EN 080716 ...

Page 54: ...0 5 23 9 ø152 4 4xø19 1 D b k d DN 25 PN 40 ø 4 17 32 45 64 ø 3 11 32 4xø 35 64 DN 40 PN 40 ø 5 29 32 45 64 ø 4 21 64 4xø 45 64 1 150 lb ø 4 1 4 9 16 ø 3 5 64 4xø 5 8 1 300 lb ø 4 7 8 11 16 ø 3 1 2 4xø 3 4 D b k d DN 50 PN 40 ø 6 1 2 25 32 ø 4 59 64 4xø 45 64 DN 80 PN 40 ø 7 7 8 24 ø 6 19 64 8xø 45 64 DN 100 PN 16 ø 8 21 32 25 32 ø 7 3 32 8xø 45 64 2 150 lb ø 6 3 4 ø 4 49 64 4xø 3 4 2 300 lb ø 6 1...

Page 55: ...intellectuelle Pour plus d informations on pourra se référer au site http 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 http www vega com Линии продукции фирмы ВЕГА защищаются по всему миру правами на интеллектуальную собственность Дальнейшую информацию смотрите на сайте http www vega com V...

Page 56: ... vega com Printing date ISO 9001 All statements concerning scope of delivery application practical use and operating conditions of the sensors and processing systems correspond to the information avail able at the time of printing VEGA Grieshaber KG Schiltach Germany 2008 Subject to change without prior notice 31845 EN 080716 ...

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