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Summary of Contents for VEGAFLEX 65

Page 1: ...Operating Instructions VEGAFLEX 65 Foundation Fieldbus Guided Microwave ...

Page 2: ...1 Conﬁguration 8 3 2 Principle of operation 9 3 3 Operation 9 3 4 Packaging transport and storage 10 4 Mounting 4 1 General instructions 11 4 2 Mounting instructions 12 5 Connecting to power supply 5 1 Preparing the connection 14 5 2 Connection steps Instrument housing 15 5 3 Wiring plan single chamber housing 16 5 4 Wiring plan double chamber housing 18 5 5 Wiring plan version IP 66 IP 68 1 bar 2...

Page 3: ...undation Fieldbus 45 10 3 Dimensions 49 10 4 Industrial property rights 53 10 5 Trademark 53 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 ...

Page 4: ... 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 appl...

Page 5: ...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 instru...

Page 6: ...ctrical 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 are...

Page 7: ...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 32907 download under www vega com l the applicable installation regulations 2 10 Environmental instructions Protection of the environment is one of our most important duties That is why we have introduced an e...

Page 8: ...r certiﬁcates VEGAFLEX 65 consists of the following components l Process ﬁtting with probe l Housing with electronics l Housing cover optionally available with indicating and adjustment module 1 2 3 Fig 1 VEGAFLEX 65 with single chamber housing 1 Housing cover with integrated indicating and adjustment module optional 2 Housing with electronics 3 Process ﬁtting The type label contains the most impo...

Page 9: ...ed in two versions l via an H1 interface card in the control system and additional power supply l via a Linking device with HSE High speed Ethernet and additional power supply according to IEC 61158 2 The DD Device Descriptions and CFF capability ﬁles necessary for planning and conﬁguration of your FF Founda tion Fieldbus communication network are available in the download area of the VEGA homepag...

Page 10: ...out under consideration of the notes on the transport packaging Nonobservance of these instruc tions can cause damage to the device 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 Up to the time of installation the packages must be left closed and stored according to th...

Page 11: ...ening 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 mainly ...

Page 12: ...al 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 bottom...

Page 13: ... 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 VEGAFLEX 65 Foundation Fieldbus 13 4 Mounting 31848 EN 080716 ...

Page 14: ... mm 0 2 0 35 in ensures the seal eﬀect of the cable gland If you are using cable with other diameter or cross section you have to exchange the seal or use a suitable cable gland Make sure that the entire installation is carried out according to the Fieldbus speciﬁcation In particular make sure that the termination of the bus is done with appropriate terminating resistors On the instrument with cab...

Page 15: ...ective eﬀect against high frequency interference signals remains The total capacitance of the cable and of all capacitors must not exceed 10 nF in Ex applications 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 sides this can be achieved by the use of ...

Page 16: ...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 to the non Ex as well as to the Ex ia version 16...

Page 17: ...splay Typ 1 2 5 6 7 8 Bus Sim 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 Foundation Fieldbus connection 5 Simulation switch on mode for simulation release Housing ove...

Page 18: ...on Ex as well as to the Ex ia version 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 18 VEGAFLEX 65 Foundation Fieldbus 5 Connecting to power supply 31848 EN 080716 ...

Page 19: ...nal connection cable to the connection compartment 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 VEGAFLEX 65 Foundation Fieldbus 19 5 Connecting to power supply 31848 EN 080716 ...

Page 20: ...5 5 Wiring plan version IP 66 IP 68 1 bar 1 2 Fig 13 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 20 VEGAFLEX 65 Foundation Fieldbus 5 Connecting to power supply 31848 EN 080716 ...

Page 21: ...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 It is not necessary to interrupt the power supply Proceed as follows 1 Unscrew the housing cover 2 Place the indicating and adjustment module in the desired position on the...

Page 22: ...tend to retroﬁt the instrument with an indicating and adjustment module for continuous measured value indication a higher cover with an inspection glass is required 22 VEGAFLEX 65 Foundation Fieldbus 6 Set up with the indicating and adjustment module PLICSCOM 31848 EN 080716 ...

Page 23: ...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 save...

Page 24: ...ange With these settings the real level is calculated Furthermore the operating range of the sensor is limited from maximum to the required range The real 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 In the main menu...

Page 25: ...suitable distance value in m for the empty vessel e g distance from the sensor to the vessel bottom corresponding to the percentage value 5 Save the settings with OK and move to Max adjustment with Proceed as follows Max adjustment 100 00 1 000 m d 2 000 m d 1 Prepare the value for editing with OK and set the cursor to the requested position with Set the requested percentage value with and save wi...

Page 26: ...rly in products with bad reﬂective properties is considerably increased Enter the requested parameter via the appropriate keys save your settings and jump to the next menu item with the key To suppress ﬂuctuations in the measured value display e g caused by an agitated product surface an integration time can be set This time can be between 0 and 999 seconds Keep in mind that the reaction time of t...

Page 27: ...djustment data as well as writing parameter adjustment data into the sensor via the indicating and adjustment module A description of the function is available in the operating instructions manual Indicating and adjustment module The following data are read out or written with this function l Measured value presentation l Adjustment l Medium l Vessel form l Damping l Linearisation curve l Sensor T...

Page 28: ...o reset Factory setting Like basic adjustment furthermore special parameters are reset to default values 3 Pointer The min and max distance 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 a detailed description of these menu items in the operating instr...

Page 29: ...iagnostics Service Info 2 1 Displayed value AI Out 2 4 Lighting Switched oﬀ Diagnostics 3 Basic adjustment Display Diagnostics Service Info 3 1 Pointer Distance min 0 580 m d Dist max 16 785 m d 3 2 Sensor status OK 3 3 Curve selection Echo curve 3 4 Echo curve Presentation of the echo curve Service 4 Basic adjustment Display Diagnostics Service Info VEGAFLEX 65 Foundation Fieldbus 29 6 Set up wit...

Page 30: ...ble Info 5 Basic adjustment Display Diagnostics Service Info 5 1 Device ID max 32 characters Sensor TAG PD_TAG max 32 characters 5 2 Sensor type VEGAFLEX 6x Serial number 12345678 5 3 Date of manufacture 12 Dec 2005 Software version 3 22 5 4 Last change using PC 19 August 2003 17 48 h 5 5 Sensor characteristics Version 30 VEGAFLEX 65 Foundation Fieldbus 6 Set up with the indicating and adjustment ...

Page 31: ...ter cable article no 2 27323 l Power supply unit 7 2 Parameter adjustment with PACTware Further setup steps are described in the operating instructions manual DTM Collection PACTware attached to each CD and which can also be downloaded from our homepage A detailed description is available in the online help of PACTware and the VEGA DTMs Note Keep in mind that for setup of VEGAFLEX 65 DTM Collectio...

Page 32: ... program AMS are available as DD The instrument descriptions are already implemented in the current version of AMS For older versions of AMS 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 the parameter adjustment data They are hence available for multiple use ...

Page 33: ...th the software 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...

Page 34: ...ust 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 a software update or send the instrum...

Page 35: ...tor In both cases 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 60F suitable for VEGAF...

Page 36: ...ment 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 36 VEGAFLEX 65 Foundation Fieldbus 8 Maintenance and fault rectiﬁcation 31848 EN 080716 ...

Page 37: ... 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 environ...

Page 38: ...inless 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 Amer...

Page 39: ...and coax version top 30 mm 1 181 in bottom 0 mm 2 4 3 1 Fig 17 Measuring ranges of VEGAFLEX 65 1 Reference plane 2 Probe length 3 Measuring range 4 Upper dead band Output variable Output Signal digital output signal Foundation Fieldbus protocol Physical layer according to IEC 61158 2 VEGAFLEX 65 Foundation Fieldbus 39 10 Supplement 31848 EN 080716 ...

Page 40: ...ir 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 Deviation4 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 18 Accuracy VEGAFLEX 65 coax version Ambient conditions Ambient storage and transport tem perature 40 80 C 40 176 F 4 Incl non linearity hyste...

Page 41: ... 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 19 Ambient temperature Process temperature 1 Ambient temperature 2 Process temperature depending on the seal material VEGAFLEX 65 Foundation Fieldbus 41 10 Supplement 31848 EN 080716 ...

Page 42: ...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 Single c...

Page 43: ...a 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 9 32 V DC EEx ia instrument 9 24 V DC Supply voltage with lighted indicating and adjustment module Non Ex instrument 12 32 V DC...

Page 44: ... ATEX ia ATEX II 1G 1 2G 2G EEx ia IIC T6 ATEX ia d ATEX II 1 2G 2G EEx d ia IIC T6 ATEX II 1 2D IP66 T ATEX Dust Ex ATEX II 1 2D IP66 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 Miscellaneous WHG 6 A suitable cable is the p...

Page 45: ...DIRECT SQRT m d Lin Primary Value Secondary Value 2 Secondary Value 1 AI 2 AI 1 TB Dist Interface Dist Level min max adjustment Linearization Channel 1 Primary Value Channel 2 Secondary Value 1 Channel 3 Secondary Value 2 Distance Interface Channel 5 Total Sensor Value Distance Level Fig 20 VEGAFLEX 65 measured value processing Diagram adjustment The following illustration shows the function of th...

Page 46: ...atus of the transducer block It is the input for the AIFB when CHANNEL 1 is selected The unit is deﬁned in primary_value_unit l primary_value_unit Selected unit code for primary_value l 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 l secondary_...

Page 47: ...y_source_selector Selects the type of value which is displayed on the indicating and adjustment module l max_peak_sensor_value Holds the maximum sensor_value The unit is deﬁned in sensor_range Units Index l min_peak_sensor_value Holds the minimum sensor_value The unit is deﬁned in sensor_range Units Index l Calibration Highest Point Min Max adjustment this is the upper calibrated point of the sens...

Page 48: ... the process conditions l liquids_medium_type set up to suit the process conditions l solids_medium_type set up to suit the process conditions l liquids_vessel_type set up to suit the process conditions l solids_vessel_type set up to suit the process conditions l fast_level_change set up to suit the process conditions l ﬁrst_echo_factor l pulse_velocity_correction l echo_quality l empty_vessel_cur...

Page 49: ...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 22 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 5 A...

Page 50: ...M20x1 5 NPT M20x1 5 M20x1 5 NPT M16x1 5 1 2 3 M20x1 5 M20x1 5 4 Fig 23 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 50 VEGAFLEX 65 Foundation Fieldbus 10 Supplement 31848 ...

Page 51: ... 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 24 VEGAFLEX 65 threaded version L Sensor length see chapter Technical data VEGAFLEX 65 Foundation Fieldbus 51 10 Supplement 31848 EN 080716 ...

Page 52: ... 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 2 ...

Page 53: ...ellectuelle 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 VEGA...

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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 31848 EN 080716 ...

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