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VEGAFLEX 83 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire

41834-EN-120726

VEGAFLEX 83, rod version ø 10 mm (0.394 in) - PFA coated

L

L

L

69,4 mm (2.73")

ø 10 mm

(0.39")

70 mm (2.76")

71,4 mm (2.81")

1

2

3

Fig. 48: VEGAFLEX 83, rod version
L  Sensor length, see chapter "Technical data"

1  Rod version, ø 10 mm (0.394 in) with flange

2  Rod version with Clamp

3  Rod version with bolting

Summary of Contents for vegaflex 83

Page 1: ...Operating Instructions TDR sensor for continuous level and interface measurement of liquids VEGAFLEX 83 4 20 mA HART two wire Document ID 41834...

Page 2: ...nstructions for installation 13 5 Connecting to power supply 5 1 Preparing the connection 18 5 2 Connecting 19 5 3 Wiring plan single chamber housing 20 5 4 Wiring plan double chamber housing 21 5 5 W...

Page 3: ...update 61 9 7 How to proceed in case of repair 61 10 Dismounting 10 1 Dismounting steps 62 10 2 Disposal 62 11 Supplement 11 1 Technical data 63 11 2 Dimensions 72 Safety instructions for Ex areas Pl...

Page 4: ...ese personnel and put into practice by them 1 3 Symbolism used Information tip note This symbol indicates helpful additional information Caution If this warning is ignored faults or malfunctions can r...

Page 5: ...omplying 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...

Page 6: ...in field instrumentation The device fulfills the requirements of the following NAMUR recom mendations NE 21 Electromagnetic compatibility of equipment NE 43 Signal level for malfunction information f...

Page 7: ...of the device protection class 13 ID numbers instrument documentation 14 Note to observe the instrument documentation 15 Notified authority for CE marking 16 Approval directive With the serial number...

Page 8: ...sions CE declarations of conformity if necessary further certificates 3 2 Principle of operation The VEGAFLEX 83 is a level sensor with coated cable or rod probe for continuous level or interface meas...

Page 9: ...ants on our home page www vega com The composition of the upper medium must be stable no varying products or mixtures The upper medium must be homogeneous no stratifications within the medium Min thic...

Page 10: ...nditions 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 Supple...

Page 11: ...ocument ID 34296 Screwed flanges are available in different versions according to the following standards DIN 2501 EN 1092 1 ANSI B 16 5 JIS B 2210 1984 GOST 12821 80 You can find additional informati...

Page 12: ...on in the operating instructions manual Rod extension VEGAFLEX series 80 If you mount the VEGAFLEX 83 in a bypass tube or standpipe you have to avoid contact to the bypass tube by using a spacer at th...

Page 13: ...or close the openings with suitable blind plugs The suitable cable glands and blind plugs come with the instrument Make sure that all parts of the instrument exposed to the process in particular the...

Page 14: ...When installing rod or cable probes in vessels without metal walls e g in plastic vessels the measured value can be influenced by strong electromagnetic fields emitted interference according to EN 613...

Page 15: ...cket make sure that the socket is flush to the vessel top 1 2 Fig 6 Socket must be installed flush 1 Unfavourable installation 2 Socket flush optimum installation Before beginning the welding work rem...

Page 16: ...he max permissible pressure is specified in chapter Technical data or on the type label of the sensor Standpipes or bypass tubes are normally metal tubes with a diameter of 30 200 mm 1 18 7 87 in In m...

Page 17: ...ions for the measurement The 100 point should not be above the upper tube connection to the vessel The 0 point should not be below the lower tube connection to the vessel A false signal suppression wi...

Page 18: ...te 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 s...

Page 19: ...ely connected with the inner and outer ground terminal on the housing This connection exists either directly via connecting metallic parts or in case of instruments with external electronics via the s...

Page 20: ...al closes again You can find further information to the max wire cross section under Technical data Electromechanical data 7 Check the hold of the wires in the terminals by lightly pulling on them 8 C...

Page 21: ...apter 3 For external indicating and adjustment unit 4 Ground terminal for connection of the cable screen 5 4 Wiring plan double chamber housing The following illustrations apply to the non Ex as well...

Page 22: ...r connection of the cable screen Information The use of an external indicating and adjustment unit and an indicat ing and adjustment module in parallel in the connection compartment is not supported 1...

Page 23: ...on to the plug connector for external indicating and adjust ment unit optional 4 20mA 2 1 2 1 Fig 15 Connection compartment Ex d double chamber housing 1 Voltage supply signal output 2 Ground terminal...

Page 24: ...pply 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...

Page 25: ...ot necessary to interrupt the power supply Proceed as follows 1 Unscrew the housing cover 2 Place the indicating and adjustment module in the requested position onto the electronics and turn to the ri...

Page 26: ...tment 2 In the connection compartment with Ex d ia version not possible Note If you intend to retrofit the instrument with an indicating and adjust ment module for continuous measured value indication...

Page 27: ...adapted to the application conditions The parameter adjustment is carried out via an adjustment menu The main menu is divided into five sections with the following func tions Setup Settings for examp...

Page 28: ...a suitable measurement loop name Push the OK key to start the processing With the key you change the sign and with the key you jump to the next position You can enter names with max 19 characters The...

Page 29: ...nally available You have the possibility to choose the demonstration mode This mode is suitable for test and demonstration purposes In this mode the sensor ignores the logic parameters of the applicat...

Page 30: ...choose the medium type of the upper medium You can directly enter the dielectric constant of the upper medium or have it determined by the instrument You have to enter the meas ured distance to the i...

Page 31: ...ave selected interface meas urement under the menu item Application You can accept the adjustment of the level measurement also for the interface measurement If you select Yes the actual setting will...

Page 32: ...not increase linearly with the level e g in a horizontal cylindri cal or spherical tank when the indication or output of the volume is required Corresponding linearization curves are preprogrammed fo...

Page 33: ...d into two menu items In menu item Level 2 you define the scaling format on the display and the scaling of the level measured value for 0 and 100 Since the scaling is very comprehensive the scaling of...

Page 34: ...e measured value for 0 and 100 In menu item Current output size you determine which measured value the current output refers to In menu item Current output adjustment you can assign a respec tive meas...

Page 35: ...nsor displayed A change of the values is not possible in the indicating and adjust ment module To change these values you have to use the adjust ment software PACTware The following circumstances caus...

Page 36: ...etrological conditions in the vessel This menu item enables the setting of the requested national lan guage In the delivery status the sensor is set to the ordered national lan guage In this menu item...

Page 37: ...es separately 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 th...

Page 38: ...e 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 t...

Page 39: ...ment software PACTware and the PC the high reso lution echo curve can be displayed and used later on to assess the quality of the measurement With the menu item Setup the echo curve it is possible to...

Page 40: ...gs A created false signal suppression user programmable linearization curve as well as the measured value memory will be deleted Basic settings Resetting the parameter settings incl special and labora...

Page 41: ...Current output Min Max Min current 3 8 mA max current 20 5 mA Display Language As set in the device Displayed value 1 Filling height level Displayed value 2 Electronics temperature Backlight Switched...

Page 42: ...dapt the electronics optimally to the probe 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...

Page 43: ...range electronics housing and others are displayed 6 4 Saving the parameter adjustment data We recommended noting the adjusted data e g in this operating instructions manual and archiving them afterwa...

Page 44: ...temperature unit and linearization The values of the user programmable linearisation curve The function can also be used to transfer settings from one instru ment to another instrument of the same ty...

Page 45: ...T to the signal cable 1 Sensor 2 HART resistance 250 optional depending on processing 3 Connection cable with 2 mm pins and terminals 4 Processing system PLC Voltage supply 5 Interface adapter for exa...

Page 46: ...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 In...

Page 47: ...he quick setup The quick setup is another option for parameter adjustment of the sensor It allows fast convenient adjustment of the most important parameters to adapt the sensor quickly to standard ap...

Page 48: ...ou can use capital and small letters as well as numbers The following special characters are also possible Probe length modified If you have modified the probe length this must be entered in the selec...

Page 49: ...mixtures dielectric constant 3 10 Water based dielectric constant 10 Bulk solids Dusts wood chips dielectric constant 1 5 Granules dusts powder dielectric constant 1 5 3 Cereals flour dielectric const...

Page 50: ...gs allow you to optimize the sensor With them you can compare a sounded distance with the indicated value and correct it if necessary Probe immersed in the liquid covered Select whether or not the pro...

Page 51: ...or this function the full version of the DTM Collection is required This procedure can last several minutes Store echo curve of the setup in the sensor Did you terminate the first setup of the instrum...

Page 52: ...ription EDD are available for DD adjustment programs such as for example AMS and PDM The files can be downloaded unter www vega com downloads and Software 8 2 Communicator 375 475 Device descriptions...

Page 53: ...sured values The requested values and recording conditions are set via a PC with PACTware DTM or the control system with EDD Data are thus read out and also reset Up to 500 events are automatically st...

Page 54: ...nge 3 Out of specification yellow 4 Maintenance blue Failure Due to a malfunction in the instrument a failure message is outputted This status message is always active It cannot be deactivated by the...

Page 55: ...date Repeat software update Check electronics version Exchanging the electronics Send instrument for repair F040 Error in the electronics Hardware defect Exchanging the electronics Send instrument for...

Page 56: ...unction check and provides information on causes as well as corrective measures Code Text mes sage Cause Rectification C700 Simulation ac tive A simulation is active Finish simulation Wait for the aut...

Page 57: ...defect Check connections Exchanging the electronics Send instrument for repair M505 No echo avail able Level echo can no longer be detected Clean the antenna Use a more suitable antenna sensor Remove...

Page 58: ...han 22 mA or less than 3 6 mA Electronics module in the sensor defec tive Exchange the instrument or send it in for repair The below tables show typical examples for application relevant measurement e...

Page 59: ...ern Cause 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 example with products with r 2 5 oil ba...

Page 60: ...5 858550 The hotline is also available outside the normal working hours on seven days a week around the clock Since we offer this service worldwide the support is in the English language The service i...

Page 61: ...nloads on Soft ware 9 7 How to proceed in case of repair You can find a repair form as well as detailed information on how to proceed under www vega com downloads and Forms and certifi cates By doing...

Page 62: ...es 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 mate...

Page 63: ...een housing and housing cover NBR stainless steel housing precision casting silicone aluminium plastic housing stainless steel housng electropolished Inspection window in housing cover optional Polyca...

Page 64: ...0 Nm 36 88 lbf ft Input variable Measured variable Level of liquids Min dielectric figure of the medium Cable probes r 1 6 Rod probes r 1 6 2 4 5 3 1 2 4 5 3 1 Fig 35 Measuring ranges VEGAFLEX 83 1 Re...

Page 65: ...ccuracy according to DIN EN 60770 1 Process reference conditions according to DIN EN 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 In...

Page 66: ...36 Deviation VEGAFLEX 83 in rod version coated in water 1 Dead band no measurement possible in this area L Probe length L 2 mm 0 079 0 2 mm 0 079 15 mm 0 591 15 mm 0 591 10 mm 0 394 0 35 m 13 78 0 2...

Page 67: ...5 mm 0 591 0 35 m 13 78 0 2 m 7 874 0 2 m 7 874 0 05 m 1 969 1 1 Fig 39 Deviation VEGAFLEX 83 in cable version coated in oil 1 Dead band no measurement possible in this area L Probe length Reproducibi...

Page 68: ...s conditions For the process conditions please also note the specifications on the type label The lowest value always applies The measurement error from the process conditions is in the specified pres...

Page 69: ...g EN60068 2 6 vibration at resonance with rod length 50 cm 19 69 in Shock resistance Instrument housing 100 g 6 ms according to EN60068 2 27 mechanical shock Rod probe 25 g 6 ms according to EN60068 2...

Page 70: ...in Colour Non Ex version Blue Colour Ex version Blue Indicating and adjustment module Voltage supply and data transmission through the sensor Indication LC display in dot matrix Measured value indica...

Page 71: ...le residual ripple Ex d ia instrument for 18 V UN 35 V 1 Veff 16 400 Hz Load see diagram 1154 927 500 750 250 12 18 16 9 6 14 20 15 1 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 35 V 1 4 2 3 Fig 41 Voltage diagram 1 HART lo...

Page 72: ...dimensional drawings can be downloaded on www vega com downloads and Drawings Plastic housing 69 mm 2 72 79 mm 3 03 112 mm 4 41 M20x1 5 NPT 84 mm 3 31 M16x1 5 112 mm 4 41 M20x1 5 NPT 1 2 79 mm 3 31 F...

Page 73: ...dule the housing is 9 mm 0 35 in higher 1 Single chamber version 2 Double chamber version Stainless steel housing 69 mm 2 72 79 mm 3 11 117 mm 4 61 M20x1 5 NPT 59 mm 2 32 80 mm 3 15 112 mm 4 41 M20x1...

Page 74: ...72 105 mm 4 13 84 mm 3 31 93 mm 3 66 80 mm 3 15 112 mm 4 41 M20x1 5 NPT M20x1 5 3 M20x1 5 NPT M16x1 5 2 1 Fig 46 Housing versions in protection IP 66 IP 68 1 bar with integrated indicating and adjust...

Page 75: ...0 157 in PFA coated L L L 115 mm 4 53 69 4 mm 2 73 20 mm 0 79 4 mm 0 16 70 mm 2 76 71 4 mm 2 81 1 3 2 Fig 47 VEGAFLEX 83 cable version with gravity weight L Sensor length see chapter Technical data 1...

Page 76: ...LEX 83 rod version 10 mm 0 394 in PFA coated L L L 69 4 mm 2 73 10 mm 0 39 70 mm 2 76 71 4 mm 2 81 1 2 3 Fig 48 VEGAFLEX 83 rod version L Sensor length see chapter Technical data 1 Rod version 10 mm 0...

Page 77: ...ment VEGAFLEX 83 4 20 mA HART two wire 41834 EN 120726 11 3 Industrial property rights VEGA 11 4 Trademark All the brands as well as trade and company names used are property of their lawful proprieto...

Page 78: ...58 E Echo curve memory 53 Echo curve of the setup 39 EDD Enhanced Device Description 52 Electronics and connection compartment single chamber housing 21 Electronics compartment double chamber housing...

Page 79: ...acement parts Electronics module 11 Indicating and adjustment module with heating 11 Rod extension 11 Spacer 12 Reset 40 S Scaling measured value 33 34 Sensor characteristics 43 Sensor status 37 Servi...

Page 80: ...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 n...

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