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VEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire

44222-EN-170220

8.2  Parameter adjustment with PACTware ............................................................................ 55

8.3  Saving the parameterisation data ................................................................................... 56

9  Set up with other systems

9.1  DD adjustment programs ............................................................................................... 57

9.2  Field Communicator 375, 475 ........................................................................................ 57

10  Diagnostics and servicing

10.1 Maintenance .................................................................................................................. 58

10.2  Diagnosis memory ......................................................................................................... 58

10.3  Status messages ............................................................................................................ 59

10.4  Rectify faults ................................................................................................................... 62

10.5  Exchanging the electronics module ................................................................................ 65

10.6  Exchange or shorten cable/rod ...................................................................................... 66

10.7  Software update ............................................................................................................. 68

10.8  How to proceed if a repair is necessary .......................................................................... 69

11 Dismount

11.1  Dismounting steps.......................................................................................................... 70

11.2 Disposal ......................................................................................................................... 70

12 Supplement

12.1  Technical data ................................................................................................................ 71

12.2 Dimensions .................................................................................................................... 83

12.3  Industrial property rights ................................................................................................. 90

12.4 Trademark ...................................................................................................................... 90

Safety instructions for Ex areas

Take note of the Ex specific safety instructions for Ex applications. 

These instructions are attached as documents to each instrument 

with Ex approval and are part of the operating instructions manual.
Editing status: 2017-02-02

Summary of Contents for VEGAFLEX 82

Page 1: ...Operating Instructions TDR sensor for continuous level measurement of bulk solids VEGAFLEX 82 4 20 mA HART two wire Rod and cable probe With SIL qualification Document ID 44222 ...

Page 2: ...neral instructions 13 4 2 Mounting instructions 14 5 Connecting to power supply 5 1 Preparing the connection 19 5 2 Connecting 20 5 3 Wiring plan single chamber housing 22 5 4 Wiring plan double chamber housing 22 5 5 Wiring plan Ex d ia double chamber housing 23 5 6 Double chamber housing with VEGADIS Adapter 24 5 7 Wiring plan version IP 66 IP 68 1 bar 25 5 8 Supplementary electronics 25 5 9 Swi...

Page 3: ...hanging the electronics module 65 10 6 Exchange or shorten cable rod 66 10 7 Software update 68 10 8 How to proceed if a repair is necessary 69 11 Dismount 11 1 Dismounting steps 70 11 2 Disposal 70 12 Supplement 12 1 Technical data 71 12 2 Dimensions 83 12 3 Industrial property rights 90 12 4 Trademark 90 Safety instructions for Ex areas Take note of the Ex specific safety instructions for Ex app...

Page 4: ... personnel and put into practice by them 1 3 Symbols used 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 instrumen...

Page 5: ... 4 General safety instructions 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...

Page 6: ...meets the specifications of IEC 61508 2010 Edi tion 2 It is qualified for single channel operation up to SIL2 The instrument can be used homogeneously redundant up to SIL3 in multi channel architecture with HFT 1 2 7 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 ...

Page 7: ...That is why we have introduced an environment management system with the goal of continuously improving company environmental pro tection 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 Chapter Packaging transport and storage Chapter Disposal ...

Page 8: ... Symbol of the device protection class 13 ID numbers instrument documentation 14 Reminder to observe the instrument documentation 15 Notified authority for CE marking 16 Approval directives 17 Marking of the safety function in SIS 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...

Page 9: ...ther certificates DVD DTM Collection included therein PACTware DTM Collection Instrument master files GSD for Profibus PA FDT certificates Information In this operating instructions manual the optional instrument features are described The respective scope of delivery results from the order specification 3 2 Principle of operation The VEGAFLEX 82 is a level sensor with cable or rod probe for con t...

Page 10: ...e packages must be stored only under the following conditions Not in the open Dry and dust free Not exposed to corrosive media Protected against solar radiation Avoiding mechanical shock and vibration Storage and transport temperature see chapter Supplement Technical data Ambient conditions Relative humidity 20 85 3 4 Accessories and replacement parts The display and adjustment module PLICSCOM is ...

Page 11: ...l find additional information in the supplementary instructions manual Protective cover Document ID 34296 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 The electronics module V...

Page 12: ...d segments and rod and cable exten sions of different lengths All extensions used must not exceed a total length of 6 m 19 7 ft The extensions are available in the following lengths Rod ø 16 mm 0 63 in Basic segments 20 5900 mm 0 79 232 in Rod cable segments 20 5900 mm 0 79 232 in Curved segments 100 x 100 mm 3 94 3 94 in You can find further information in the operating instructions manual Rod an...

Page 13: ...usings with metric thread the cable glands are screwed in at the factory They are sealed with plastic plugs as transport protection You have to remove these plugs before electrical connection NPT thread In the case of instrument housings with self sealing NPT threads it is not possible to have the cable entries screwed in at the factory The free openings for the cable glands are therefore covered ...

Page 14: ...o the lowest point of the bottom Keep in mind that measurement all the way down to the tip of the probe may not be pos sible The exact value of the min distance lower dead band is stated in chapter Technical data Fig 2 Vessel with conical bottom Plastic vessel Glass vessel The guided microwave principle requires a metallic surface on the process fitting Therefore in plastic vessels etc use an inst...

Page 15: ...ng in thick concrete ceilings VEGAFLEX 82 should be mounted front flush to the lower edge In concrete silos the distance to the wall should be at least 500 mm 20 in ø 160 mm ø 6 3 Fig 4 Mounting in concrete silo If possible avoid sockets Mount the sensor flush with the vessel top If this is not possible use short sockets with small diameter Mounting socket ...

Page 16: ...e h d d h DN25 DN150 DN150 DN200 150 mm 5 91 100 mm 3 94 Fig 5 Mounting socket When welding the socket make sure that the socket is flush with the vessel top 1 2 Fig 6 Socket must be installed flush 1 Unfavourable mounting 2 Socket flush optimum mounting Before beginning the welding work remove the electronics module from the sensor By doing this you avoid damage to the electronics through inducti...

Page 17: ...vessel Before use check if the seal material is resistant against the measured product and the process temperature The max permissible pressure is specified in chapter Technical data or on the type label of the sensor If there is a risk of the cable probe touching the vessel wall during operation due to product movements or agitators etc the measuring probe should be securely fixed In the gravity ...

Page 18: ...l probe length when using curved or angled segments If internal installations such as struts ladders etc are present on the vessel wall the measuring probe should be mounted at least 300 mm 11 81 in away from the vessel wall You can find further information in the supplementary instructions of the rod extension In case of difficult installation conditions for example in a socket the probe can be s...

Page 19: ...er Technical data The signal conditioning instruments VEGAMET and VEGASCAN have digital sensor recognition When connecting VEGAFLEX 82 an up to date version of the signal conditioning instrument software is required For a software update go to www vega com downloads and Software The instrument is connected with standard two wire cable without screen If electromagnetic interference is expected whic...

Page 20: ...t both ends Information The metallic parts of the instrument process fitting sensor concen tric 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 co...

Page 21: ... wiring plan Information Solid cores as well as flexible cores with wire end sleeves are insert ed directly into the terminal openings In case of flexible cores without end sleeves press the terminal from above with a small screwdriver the terminal opening is then free When the screwdriver is released the terminal closes again You can find further information on the max wire cross section under Te...

Page 22: ...tration applies to the non Ex Ex ia and Ex d ia version 5 1 2 6 7 8 4 20mA 2 3 4 1 Fig 11 Electronics and terminal compartment single chamber housing 1 Voltage supply signal output 2 For display and adjustment module or interface adapter 3 For external display and adjustment unit 4 Ground terminal for connection of the cable screen 5 4 Wiring plan double chamber housing The following illustrations...

Page 23: ... external display and adjustment unit 4 Ground terminal for connection of the cable screen 5 5 Wiring plan Ex d ia double chamber housing 3 1 2 5 6 7 8 1 2 4 20mA Fig 14 Electronics compartment double chamber housing 1 Internal connection to the terminal compartment 2 For display and adjustment module or interface adapter 3 Internal connection to the plug connector for external display and adjust ...

Page 24: ... the cable screen 5 6 Double chamber housing with VEGADIS Adapter 3 1 2 Fig 16 View to the electronics compartment with VEGADIS adapter for connec tion of the external display and adjustment unit 1 VEGADIS adapter 2 Internal plug connection 3 Plug connector M12 x 1 3 4 1 2 Fig 17 View to the plug connector M12 x 1 1 Pin 1 2 Pin 2 3 Pin 3 4 Pin 4 Terminal compartment Electronics compartment Assignm...

Page 25: ...t outputs are passive and need a power supply The additional current output II cannot be used in safety instrument ed systems according to SIL 1 2 I 4 20mA I I 4 20mA 7 8 3 1 2 Fig 19 Terminal compartment double chamber housing supplementary elec tronics additional current output 1 Current output I Voltage supply of the sensor and signal output with HART 2 Additional current output II Voltage supp...

Page 26: ...r supply or after a voltage recurrence the instrument carries out a self check for approx 30 s Internal check of the electronics Indication of the instrument type hardware and software version measurement loop name on the display or PC Indication of the status message F 105 Determine measured value on the display or PC The output signal jumps to the set fault current As soon as a plausible measure...

Page 27: ...L qualification When developing instruments that can be used in safety instrument ed systems the focus is on avoiding systematical errors as well as determining and controlling random errors Here are the most important characteristics and requirements from the perspective of functional safety according to IEC 61508 Edi tion 2 Internal monitoring of safety relevant circuit parts Extended standardiz...

Page 28: ...ntional or unauthorized adjustment the set param eters must be protected from unauthorized access For this reason the instrument is shipped in locked condition The PIN in delivery status is 0000 When shipped with customer specific parameter settings the instru ments are accompanied by a list of the values that deviate from the basic settings You can also download the list by entering the serial nu...

Page 29: ...cked and thus unsafe status Warning In case of a reset to basic settings all safety relevant parameters will also be reset to default Therefore all safety relevant parameters must be checked or readjusted 6 5 Setup process Operating sequence A parameter change with SIL qualified instruments must always be carried out as follows Unlock adjustment Change parameters Lock adjustment and verify modifie...

Page 30: ...FLEX 82 with a suitable multi meter and compare the measured output current with the calculated output current If you have to interrupt the function you can leave the VEGAFLEX 82 in the respective situation As long as VEGAFLEX 82 is powered the display and adjustment module remains in the currently set adjustment menu To interrupt the function test you have to push the button ESC If you carry out ...

Page 31: ...you com pare the measured value Result In all cases the output current must correspond to the respective level For this purpose you have to measure for all levels the current output and compare the values with the calculated current values You have to determine the permissible deviation of the values yourself This deviation depends on the the accuracy requirements of your measurement loop Determin...

Page 32: ...ced 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 ad...

Page 33: ...e chamber housing 1 In the electronics compartment 2 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 7 2 Adjustment system 1 2 Fig 23 Display and adjustment elements 1 LC display 2 Adjustment keys OK key Key functions ...

Page 34: ...ay 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 After switching on the VEGAFLEX 82 carries out a short self test where the device software is checked The output signal transmits a fault signal during the sw...

Page 35: ... curve Additional adjustments Reset date time reset copy function Info Instrument name hardware and software version date of manu facture instrument features Note For optimum adjustment of the measuring point the individual sub menu items in the main menu item Setup should be selected one after the other and provided with the correct parameters If possible go through the items in the given sequenc...

Page 36: ... you can select which type of medium you want to measure You can choose between liquid or bulk solid In this menu item you can select the application You can choose between metallic or non metallic vessels Note The selection of the application has a considerable influence on all other menu items Keep in mind that as you continue with the param eter adjustment individual menu items are only optiona...

Page 37: ... Adjust the requested percentage value with and store with OK Enter the appropriate distance value in m corresponding to the percentage value for the full vessel The distance refers to the sensor reference plane seal surface of the process fitting Keep in mind that the max level must lie below the dead band In this menu item you can enter the min adjustment for the level Adjust the requested perce...

Page 38: ...ropriate curve the volume per centage of the vessel is displayed correctly If the volume should not be displayed in percent but e g in l or kg a scaling can be also set in the menu item Display Warning If a linearisation curve is selected the measuring signal is no longer necessarily linear to the filling height This must be considered by the user especially when setting the switching point on the...

Page 39: ...lue h Negative socket correction value In the menu item Current output mode you determine the output characteristics and reaction of the current output in case of failure The default setting is output characteristics 4 20 mA fault mode 3 6 mA In the menu item Current output Min Max you determine the reac tion of the current output during operation Setup Current output mode Setup Current output Min...

Page 40: ...urface All interfering signals in this section are detected by the sensor and stored Keep in mind that with covered probe only false signals in the uncov ered area of the probe are detected Note Check the distance to the product surface because if an incorrect too large value is entered the existing level will be saved as a false signal The level would then no longer be detectable in this area If ...

Page 41: ...er string comparison This is used to check the character respresentation Confirm if the two character strings are identical The verification texts are provided in German and in the case of all other menu languages in English Afterwards you confirm that the serial number of your instrument was carried over correctly This is used to check device communication In the next step the instrument checks t...

Page 42: ...ers must be verified after a change After the function test all modified safety relevant parameters will be listed Confirm the modified values one after the other If the described process of parameter adjustment was run through completely and correctly the instrument will be locked and hence ready for operation Otherwise the instrument remains in the released and hence unsafe condition If you have...

Page 43: ...In delivery status the sensor is set to the ordered national language In this menu item you define the indication of the measured value on the display You can display two different measured values In this menu item you define measured value 1 The default setting for the displayed value 1 is Filling height Level In this menu item you define the indication of the measured value on the display You ca...

Page 44: ...e reason The respective min and max measured value is saved in the sen sor The two values are displayed in the menu item Peak values distance In another window you can reset the peak value The respective min and max measured values are saved in the sensor The two values are displayed in the menu item Peak values measurement certainty The measurement can be influenced by the process conditions In t...

Page 45: ...lable The menu item Echo curve shows the signal strength of the echoes over the measuring range in V The signal strength enables an evalua tion of the quality of the measurement With the following functions you can zoom part sections of the echo curve X Zoom Zoom function for the meas distance Y Zoom 1 2 5 and 10x signal magnification in V Unzoom Reset the presentation to the nominal measuring ran...

Page 46: ...ith a low level in the vessel With this you can detect signal changes over the operating time With the adjustment software PACTware and the PC the high resolution echo curve can be displayed and used to compare the echo curve of the setup with the actual echo curve The function Echo curve memory enables storing echo curves of the measurement Under the sub menu item Echo curve memory you can store ...

Page 47: ... programmed linearisation curve as well as the measured value memory are deleted Basic settings Resetting of the parameter settings incl special parameters to the default values presettings of the respective instru ment Any created false signal suppression or user programmable lin earization curve as well as the measured value memory are deleted The following tables show the default values of the ...

Page 48: ...ric constant upper medium TS 1 5 Tube inner diameter 200 mm Setup Max adjustment Level 100 Max adjustment Level Distance 0 000 m d note block ing distances Min adjustment Level 0 Min adjustment Level Distance Probe length take dead band into account Accept adjustment of the level measure ment No Max adjustment Interface 100 Max adjustment Interface Distance 0 000 m d note block ing distances Min a...

Page 49: ...Current output output variable First HART variable PV Lin percent Level Current output Output characteristics 0 100 correspond to 4 20 mA Current output Reaction in case of failure 3 6 mA Current output Min 3 8 mA Current output Max 20 5 mA Current output 2 Output variable Second HART variable SV Distance Level Current output 2 Output characteristics 0 100 correspond to 4 20 mA Current output 2 Re...

Page 50: ...t with measured value Not active Device memory Measured value memory Stop with measured value Not active Device memory Measured value memory Stop recording when memory is full Not active Menu Additional adjustments Menu Menu item Default value Additional settings PIN 0000 Date Actual date Time Actual time Time Format 24 hours Probe type Device specific HART mode Analogue current output The instrum...

Page 51: ...ype the data originate from and which TAG no this sensor had Tip We recommend to save the instrument adjustments In case of an electronics exchange the saved parameter adjustment data relieve this process Since scaling is very extensive scaling of the level value was divided into two menu items In menu item Scaling variable you define the scaling variable and the scaling unit for the level value o...

Page 52: ... current output This parameter cannot be modified The default setting is Analogue current output and the address 00 In this menu item you gain access to the protected area where you can enter special parameters In exceptional cases individual parameters can be modified in order to adapt the sensor to special requirements Change the settings of the special parameters only after having con tacted ou...

Page 53: ...play and adjustment module the data in the sensor can be saved in the display and adjustment module The procedure is described in menu item Copy device settings in the menu Additional settings The data remain there permanently even if the sensor power supply fails The following data or settings for adjustment of the display and ad justment module are saved All data of the menu Setup and Display Th...

Page 54: ...ensor 2 HART resistance 250 Ω optional depending on evaluation 3 Connection cable with 2 mm pins and terminals 4 Processing system PLC Voltage supply 5 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 VEG...

Page 55: ...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 manu al DTM Collection PACTware attached to each DTM Collection and which can also be downlo...

Page 56: ...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 avail able on CD from the agency serving you 8 3 Saving the parameterisation data We recommend documenting or saving the parameterisation data via PACTware That way the ...

Page 57: ...r Software 9 2 Field Communicator 375 475 Device descriptions for the instrument are available as EDD for pa rameterisation with Field Communicator 375 or 475 Integrating the EDD into the Field Communicator 375 or 475 requires the Easy Upgrade Utility software which is available from the manu facturer This software is updated via the Internet and new EDDs are automatically accepted into the device...

Page 58: ... the proof test in the Safety Manual SIL 10 2 Diagnosis memory The instrument has several memories available for diagnostic pur poses The data remain there even in case of voltage interruption 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 Distance Filling height Perce...

Page 59: ...tment module Further echo curves Up to 10 echo curves can be stored in a ring buffer in this memory section Additional echo curves are stored via PC with PACTware DTM Control system with EDD Display and adjustment module 10 3 Status messages 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 detail...

Page 60: ...hat some information is only valid for four wire instruments Code Text message Reason Rectification DevSpec State in CMD 48 F013 no measured val ue available Sensor does not detect an echo during operation Process component or probe contaminated or defective Check for correct mounting and or parameter settings Clean or exchange process com ponent or probe Bit 0 of Byte 0 5 F017 Adjustment span too...

Page 61: ...Error during setup Error when carrying out a reset False signal suppression faulty Carry out a reset Repeat setup Bit 9 of Byte 0 5 F264 Installation Set up error Error during setup Check for correct mounting and or parameter settings Check probe length Bit 10 of Byte 0 5 F265 Measurement function dis turbed Sensor no longer carries out a measurement Carry out a reset Disconnect operating voltage ...

Page 62: ... the non active line arisation table Index markers are not continu ously rising for example illogical value pairs Check linearisation table Delete table Create new Bit 1 of Byte 14 24 M504 Error at a device interface Hardware defect Exchanging the electronics Send instrument for repair Bit 4 of Byte 14 24 M506 Installation Set up error Error during setup Check and correct mounting and or parameter...

Page 63: ...tage too low or load resistance too high Check adapt if necessary Current signal greater than 22 mA or less than 3 6 mA Electronics module in the sensor defective Exchange the instrument or send it in for repair The below tables show typical examples for application relevant measurement errors There are two measurement errors Constant level Filling Emptying The images in column Error pattern show ...

Page 64: ...ion Error pattern Reason Rectification 3 Measured value re mains in the area of the bottom during filling Level time 0 Echo from the probe end larger than the product echo for exam ple with products with εr 2 5 oil based solvents etc Check parameter Medium and Vessel height adapt if necessary 4 Measured value re mains momentarily unchanged during fill ing and then jumps to the correct level Level ...

Page 65: ...0 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 10 5 Exchanging the electronics module If the electronics module is defective it can be replaced by the user In Ex applications only instrumen...

Page 66: ...lementary instructions Electronics module Then all application specific settings must be entered again Carry out a fresh setup after exchanging the electronics or load the stored data of the setup If you saved the parameter settings during the first setup of the sen sor you can transfer them to the replacement electronics module A fresh setup is then not necessary 10 6 Exchange or shorten cable ro...

Page 67: ...or cable of the probe can be shortened individually 1 Mark the requested length with mounted measuring rod 2 Cable Loosen the three pins on the gravity weight Cable ø 4 hexagon 3 Cable ø 6 cable ø 8 hexagon 4 3 Cable remove the pins 4 Cable Pull the cable out of the gravity weight 5 Shorten the cable rod with a cut off wheel or metal saw at the marking Take note of the specifications in the follow...

Page 68: ... cable ø 6 mm 1 Threaded pins 2 Thread M12 for eye bolt 3 Threaded pins 10 7 Software update The following components are required to update the sensor soft ware Sensor Voltage supply Interface adapter VEGACONNECT PC with PACTware Current sensor software as file You can find the actual sensor software as well as detailed infor mation of the procedure in the download area on our homepage www vega c...

Page 69: ...ent return form as well as detailed 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 ...

Page 70: ...mpanies We use recyclable materials and have designed the electronics to be easily separable Correct disposal avoids negative effects on humans and the environ ment 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 ...

Page 71: ...433 in PA coated Steel galvanized PA coated Ʋ Ʋ Gravity weight optionally available 316L 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 Stainless steel housing electropol ished 316L Ʋ Ʋ Second Line of Defense optional 1 Borosilicat...

Page 72: ...7 in and cable ø 6 mm 0 236 in PA coated 325 g 11 46 oz Ʋ Ʋ Gravity weight for cable ø 6 mm 0 236 in and cable ø 11 mm 0 433 in PA coated 780 g 27 51 oz Probe length L from seal surface Ʋ Ʋ Rod ø 16 mm 0 63 in up to 6 m 19 69 ft Ʋ Ʋ Trimming accuracy rod 1 mm 0 05 of the rod length Ʋ Ʋ Cable ø 4 mm 0 157 in up to 75 m 246 1 ft Ʋ Ʋ Cable ø 6 mm 0 236 in PA coated up to 65 m 213 3 ft Ʋ Ʋ Cable ø 6 m...

Page 73: ...ngth in m 3 Vessel diameter 12 m 39 37 ft 4 Vessel diameter 9 m 29 53 ft 5 Vessel diameter 6 m 19 69 ft 6 Vessel diameter 3 m 9 843 ft 1 2 C D 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 4 5 6 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 0 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 Fig 41 Max tensile load with sand and cement Cable ø 4 mm 0 157 in C Sand D Cement 1 Tensile force in kN the determined value must be mul...

Page 74: ...53 ft 5 Vessel diameter 6 m 19 69 ft 6 Vessel diameter 3 m 9 843 ft 1 2 C D 3 4 5 6 2 3 4 5 6 1 30 25 20 15 10 5 00 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 00 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 Fig 43 Max tensile load with sand and cement Cable ø 6 mm ø 11 mm PA coated C Sand D Cement 1 Tensile force in kN the determined value must be multiplied with safety factor 2 2 Cable length in m 3 Vessel diameter 12 m 39 37 ...

Page 75: ...s after switching on 3 6 mA Load see load diagram under Power supply Damping 63 of the input variable adjustable 0 999 s HART output values according to HART 7 default setting 3 Ʋ Ʋ First HART value PV Linearised percentage value level Ʋ Ʋ Second HART value SV Distance to the level Ʋ Ʋ Third HART value TV Measurement certainty level Ʋ Ʋ Fourth HART value QV Electronics temperature Indication value...

Page 76: ...cess reference conditions according to DIN EN 61298 1 Ʋ Ʋ Temperature 18 30 C 64 86 F Ʋ Ʋ Relative humidity 45 75 Ʋ Ʋ Air pressure 860 1060 mbar 86 106 kPa 12 5 15 4 psig Mounting reference conditions Ʋ Ʋ Min distance to internal installations 500 mm 19 69 in Ʋ Ʋ Vessel metallic ø 1 m 3 281 ft centric mounting process fit ting flush with the vessel ceiling Ʋ Ʋ Reflector metallic ø 1 m Ʋ Ʋ Medium B...

Page 77: ... see following diagrams grey section Typical deviation6 See following diagrams L 0 2 mm 0 079 2 mm 0 079 15 mm 0 591 10 mm 0 394 0 3 m 11 811 0 08 m 3 15 0 02 m 0 787 1 Fig 45 Deviation VEGAFLEX 82 in rod version 1 Dead band no measurement possible in this area L Probe length 6 Depending on the mounting conditions deviations can occur which can be rectified by adapting the adjustment or changing t...

Page 78: ...s apply also to the current output7 Temperature drift Current output 0 03 10 K relating to the 16 mA span max 0 3 Deviation in the current output due to analogue digital conversion Ʋ Ʋ Non Ex and Ex ia version 15 µA Ʋ Ʋ Ex d ia version 40 µA Additional deviation through electromag netic interference acc to EN 61326 150 µA Influence of the superimposed gas and pressure on measurement accuracy The p...

Page 79: ...ditions please also note the specifications on the type label The lowest value always applies The measurement error through the process conditions in the specified pressure and temperature range is 1 Process pressure 1 40 bar 100 4000 kPa 14 5 580 psig depending on the process fitting Vessel pressure relating to the flange nominal pressure stage see supplementary instructions manual Flanges ac cor...

Page 80: ...luminium housing 2 Plastic housing 3 Stainless steel housing precision casting 4 Stainless steel housing electropolished 0 C 32 F 40 C 40 F 80 C 176 F 45 C 113 F 40 C 104 F 50 C 122 F 60 C 140 F 200 C 392 F 150 C 302 F 100 C 212 F 50 C 122 F 80 C 176 F 20 C 4 F 1 2 3 4 A B Fig 48 Ambient temperature process temperature version with temperature adapter A Ambient temperature B Process temperature de...

Page 81: ... end sleeve 0 2 1 5 mm AWG 24 16 Electromechanical data version IP 66 IP 68 1 bar Connection cable Ʋ Ʋ Configuration four wires one suspension cable braiding metal foil cover 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 Dia...

Page 82: ...tage supply Operating voltage UB Ʋ Ʋ Non Ex instrument Ex d instrument 9 6 35 V DC Ʋ Ʋ Ex ia instrument 9 6 30 V DC Ʋ Ʋ Ex d ia instrument 15 35 V DC Ʋ Ʋ Ex d ia instrument with ship approval 15 35 V DC Operating voltage UB illuminated display and adjustment module Ʋ Ʋ Non Ex instrument Ex d instrument 16 35 V DC Ʋ Ʋ Ex ia instrument 16 30 V DC Ʋ Ʋ Ex d ia instrument No lighting integrated ia barr...

Page 83: ... 0 2 bar IP 68 1 bar Type 6P Stainless steel electro polished Single chamber IP 66 IP 68 0 2 bar Type 6P Stainless steel precision casting Single chamber IP 66 IP 68 0 2 bar IP 68 1 bar Type 6P Double chamber IP 66 IP 68 0 2 bar IP 68 1 bar Type 6P Protection rating IEC 61010 1 III Approvals Instruments with approvals can have different technical specifications depending on the version For that re...

Page 84: ...egrated display and adjustment module the housing is 9 mm 0 35 in higher 1 Plastic single chamber 2 Plastic double chamber Aluminium housing 2 1 ø 86 mm 3 39 116 mm 4 57 116 mm 4 57 M20x1 5 M20x1 5 NPT 87 mm 3 43 M16x1 5 ø 86 mm 3 39 120 mm 4 72 M20x1 5 NPT Fig 50 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 h...

Page 85: ...s 9 mm 0 35 in higher 1 Aluminium single chamber 2 Aluminium double chamber Stainless steel housing 69 mm 2 72 ø 79 mm 3 11 117 mm 4 61 M20x1 5 NPT 59 mm 2 32 ø 80 mm 3 15 112 mm 4 41 M20x1 5 NPT 87 mm 3 43 ø 86 mm 3 39 120 mm 4 72 M20x1 5 NPT M16x1 5 3 2 1 Fig 52 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 h...

Page 86: ...86 mm 3 39 M20x1 5 M20x1 5 NPT M16x1 5 93 mm 3 66 ø 80 mm 3 15 112 mm 4 41 M20x1 5 NPT 3 2 1 Fig 53 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 1 Stainless steel single chamber electropolished 2 Stainless steel single chamber precision casting 3 Stainless steel double chamber housing precision casting ...

Page 87: ...1 81 22 mm 0 87 ø 20 mm 0 79 150 mm 5 91 ø 4 mm 0 16 G SW 36 mm 1 42 ø 6 mm 0 24 3 1 2 Fig 54 VEGAFLEX 82 cable ø 4 mm 0 157 in ø 6 mm 0 236 in threaded version with gravity weight all gravity weights with thread M12 for eye bolt L Sensor length see chapter Technical data 1 Cable ø 4 mm 0 157 in 2 Cable ø 6 mm 0 236 in PA coated 3 Joint cable ...

Page 88: ... L 30 mm 1 18 ø 30 mm 1 18 SW 55 mm 2 17 G1 150 mm 5 91 ø 6 mm 0 24 ø 11 mm 0 43 1 2 3 Fig 55 VEGAFLEX 82 cable ø 6 mm 0 236 in ø 11 mm 0 433 in threaded version with gravity weight all grav ity weights with thread M12 for eye bolt L Sensor length see chapter Technical data 1 Cable ø 6 mm 0 236 in 2 Cable ø 11 mm 0 433 in PA coated 3 Joint cable ...

Page 89: ... HART two wire 44222 EN 170220 VEGAFLEX 82 rod version ø 16 mm 0 63 in 80 mm 3 15 L 30 mm 1 18 ø 16 mm 0 63 SW 55 mm 2 17 G1 1 Fig 56 VEGAFLEX 82 rod ø 16 mm 0 63 in threaded version L Sensor length see chapter Technical data 1 Joint rod ...

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Page 91: ...al compartment 22 Electronics compartment double chamber housing 22 Event memory 58 F Factory calibration date 53 False signal suppression 40 Fault rectification 62 Functional principle 9 Functional safety SIL 27 Function test 29 41 H HART 54 HART address 52 I Inflowing medium 16 Installation position 14 K Key function 33 L Language 43 Linearisation 38 M Main menu 35 Meas certainty 44 Measured val...

Page 92: ...INDEX VEGAFLEX 82 4 20 mA HART two wire 44222 EN 170220 Service hotline 65 SIL 27 Simulation 45 Special parameters 52 T Type label 8 Type of medium 36 U Units 36 Unlock adjustment 41 V Verify parameter 31 ...

Page 93: ...93 Notes VEGAFLEX 82 4 20 mA HART two wire 44222 EN 170220 ...

Page 94: ...94 Notes VEGAFLEX 82 4 20 mA HART two wire 44222 EN 170220 ...

Page 95: ...95 Notes VEGAFLEX 82 4 20 mA HART two wire 44222 EN 170220 ...

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