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VEGAFLEX 83 • Profibus PA

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Page 1: ...Operating Instructions TDR sensor for continuous level and interface measurement of liquids VEGAFLEX 83 Profibus PA Polished rod probe Document ID 44223 ...

Page 2: ... the connection 20 5 2 Connecting 20 5 3 Wiring plan single chamber housing 22 5 4 Wiring plan double chamber housing 22 5 5 Double chamber housing with DIS ADAPT 24 5 6 Wiring plan version IP 66 IP 68 1 bar 25 5 7 Supplementary electronics 25 5 8 Set instrument address 25 5 9 Switch on phase 26 6 Set up with the display and adjustment module 6 1 Insert display and adjustment module 27 6 2 Adjustm...

Page 3: ...a repair is needed 71 10 Dismounting 10 1 Dismounting steps 72 10 2 Disposal 72 11 Supplement 11 1 Technical data 73 11 2 Communication Profibus PA 80 11 3 Dimensions 85 Safety instructions for Ex areas Please note the Ex specific safety information for installation and op eration in Ex areas These safety instructions are part of the operating instructions manual and come with the Ex approved inst...

Page 4: ...onnel 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 instrument can...

Page 5: ...ying 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 safety measures with the current valid rules and regulations and also tak...

Page 6: ...as the standard 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 from measuring transducers NE 53 Compatibility of field devices and display adjustment components NE 107 Self monitoring and diagnosis of field devices For further information see www na...

Page 7: ...n class 13 ID numbers instrument documentation 14 Reminder to observe the instrument documentation 15 Notified authority for CE marking 16 Approval directives The type label contains the serial number of the instrument With it you can find the following instrument data on our homepage Product code HTML Delivery date HTML Order specific instrument features HTML Operating instructions and quick setu...

Page 8: ...s GSM GPRS radio module optional Supplementary instructions manual Heating for display and adjustment module optional Supplementary instructions manual Plug connector for con tinuously measuring sensors optional Ex specific Safety instructions with Ex versions if necessary further certificates 3 2 Principle of operation The VEGAFLEX 83 is a level sensor with polished rod probe for continuous level...

Page 9: ...ger be detected probe end tracking is automatically activated The measurement is contin ued with the last calculated dielectric constant The accuracy thus depends on the stability of the dielectric constant If you measure a medium with a dielectric constant below 1 5 probe end tracking is always active In this case you have to enter the dielectric constant of the medium A stable dielectric constan...

Page 10: ...list of dielectric constants 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 thickness of the upper medium 50 mm 1 97 in Clear separation from the lower medium emulsion phase or detri tus layer max 50 mm 1 97 in If possible no foam on the surface Lower medi...

Page 11: ...f installation the packages must be left closed and stored according to the orientation and storage markings on the outside Unless otherwise indicated the 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 ...

Page 12: ...ID 37700 The protective cover protects the sensor housing against soiling and intense heat from solar radiation You will 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 ANSI B 16 5 JIS B 2210 1984 GOST 12821 80 You can find additi...

Page 13: ...PA 44223 EN 140430 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 the probe end You can find additional information in the operating instructions manual Centering Spacer ...

Page 14: ...otective caps with ap proved cable glands 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 are suitable for the existing process conditions These are mainly Active measuring component Process fitting Process seal Process conditions are particularly Process pressure Pr...

Page 15: ...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 instru ment version with flange from DN 50 or place a metal sheet ø 200 mm 8 in beneath the process fitting when screwing it in Make sure that the plate has direct contact with the process fitting When installing rod or cable probes in...

Page 16: ...r sockets or sockets with a bigger diameter can generally be used They can however increase the upper blocking distance dead band Check if this is relevant for your measurement In such cases always carry out a false signal suppression after instal lation You can find further information under Setup procedure h d d h DN40 DN150 DN150 DN200 150 100 _ _ Fig 6 Mounting socket When welding the socket m...

Page 17: ... the filling stream Make sure that you detect the product surface not the inflowing product Fig 8 Mounting of the sensor with inflowing medium The reference plane for the measuring range of the sensors is the sealing surface of the thread or flange Keep in mind that a min distance must be maintained below the refer ence plane and possibly also at the end of the probe measurement in these areas is ...

Page 18: ...ssel wall of at least 300 mm 11 81 in 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 adapted respectively with a rod extension Let the probe length determine automatically by the instrument to compensate the resulting running time changes You can find further information i...

Page 19: ...us PA 44223 EN 140430 112 mm 4 84 DIN DN25 DN32 DN40 1 1 1 2 L ø 54 mm 2 13 ø w 183 mm 7 20 65 3 mm 2 57 ø w ø 50 5 DIN DN50 2 ø 64 ø 91 DIN DN65 3 2 1 3 Fig 9 Autoclaved version 1 Groove nut 2 Process fitting 3 Cover with groove nut ...

Page 20: ...ination of the bus is done with appropriate terminating resistors You can find detailed information of the cable specification installa tion and topology in the Profibus PA User and Installation Guide line on www profibus com With plastic housing the NPT cable gland or the Conduit steel tube must be screwed without grease into the threaded insert Max torque for all housings see chapter Technical d...

Page 21: ...ed as follows 1 Unscrew the housing cover 2 If a display and adjustment module is installed remove it by turn ing it slightly to the left 3 Loosen compression nut of the cable entry gland 4 Remove approx 10 cm 4 in of the cable mantle strip approx 1 cm 0 4 in of insulation from the ends of the individual wires 5 Insert the cable into the sensor through the cable entry Fig 10 Connection steps 5 and...

Page 22: ...ground terminal to potential equalisation 9 Tighten the compression nut of the cable entry gland The seal ring must completely encircle the cable 10 Reinsert the display and adjustment module if one was installed 11 Screw the housing cover back on The electrical connection is finished 5 3 Wiring plan single chamber housing The following illustration applies to the non Ex Ex ia and Ex d ver sion 5 ...

Page 23: ...n The connection of an external display and adjustment unit is not pos sible with this double chamber housing Bus 5 1 2 6 7 8 2 3 4 1 Fig 14 Terminal compartment double 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 Information The use of an exter...

Page 24: ...ions PLICSMOBILE GSM GPRS radio module 5 5 Double chamber housing with DIS ADAPT 3 1 2 Fig 16 View to the electronics compartment with DISADAPT for connection of the external display and adjustment unit 1 DIS ADAPT 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 Connection compartment Radio module PLICS MOBILE El...

Page 25: ...t 1 USB Status Test SIM Card 1 2 Fig 19 Radio module PLICSMOBILE integrated in the connection compart ment 1 Voltage supply You can find detailed information on connection in the supplementary instructions PLICSMOBILE GSM GPRS radio module 5 8 Set instrument address An address must be assigned to each Profibus PA instrument The approved addresses are between 0 and 126 Each address must only be ass...

Page 26: ...on 1 2 Decade of the address selection 0 to 9 3 Unit position of the address selection 0 to 9 The software addressing is only effective if address 126 or higher is adjusted on the instrument with the address selection switches The addressing procedure is described in the operating instructions manual Display and adjustment module 5 9 Switch on phase After VEGAFLEX 83 is connected to the bus system...

Page 27: ... 90 It is not necessary to interrupt the power supply Proceed as follows 1 Unscrew the housing cover 2 Place the display and adjustment module in the requested posi tion onto the electronics and turn to the right until it snaps in 3 Screw housing cover with inspection window tightly back on Removal is carried out in reverse order The display and adjustment module is powered by the sensor an ad dit...

Page 28: ...ics compartment 2 In the connection compartment with Ex d ia version not possible Note If you intend to retrofit the instrument with a display and adjustment module for continuous measured value indication a higher cover with an inspection glass is required 6 2 Adjustment system 1 2 Fig 23 Display and adjustment elements 1 LC display 2 Adjustment keys OK key Move to the menu overview Key functions...

Page 29: ...rt self test where the device software is checked The output signal transmits a fault signal during the switch on phase The following information is displayed on the display and adjustment module during the startup procedure Instrument type Device name Software version SW Ver Hardware version HW Ver With the key you can move between three different indication modes In the first view the selected m...

Page 30: ... item you can select the application You can choose between level measurement and interface measurement You can also choose between measurement in a vessel or in a bypass or standpipe Medium dielectric constant In this menu item you can define the type of medium product Max adjustment In this menu item you can enter the max adjustment for the level Enter the appropriate distance value in m corresp...

Page 31: ...reference plane seal surface of the process fitting Max adjustment Interface Carry out the max adjustment for the interface To do this enter the percentage value and the suitable distance value in m for the full vessel Min adjustment Interface Carry out the min adjustment for the interface To do this enter the percentage value and the suitable distance value in m for the empty vessel Linearization...

Page 32: ...tion are detected by the sensor and stored The instrument carries out an automatic false signal suppression as soon as the probe is uncovered The false signal suppression is always updated AI FB1 Channel In this menu item you can select the function of the first Function Block AI stands for Analog Input With this you can adjust the value for the Primary Value PV Further settings SV TV must be carr...

Page 33: ...s set correctly When the instrument is shipped address 126 is adjusted This ad dress can be used for function test of the instrument and for con nection to a Profibus PA network Then address must be changed to integrate additional instruments The address setting is carried out either via The address selection switch in the electronics compartment of the instrument address setting via hardware The ...

Page 34: ...he distance units such as for example m mm and ft In this menu item you can enter the probe length or have the length determined automatically by the sensor system When choosing Yes then the probe length will be determined automatically When choosing No you can enter the probe length manually In this menu item you can select which type of medium you want to measure You can choose between liquid or...

Page 35: ...t under the menu item Application You can choose between the following medium types Dielectric con stant Type of medium Examples 10 Water based liq uids Acids alcalis water 3 10 Chemical mix tures Chlorobenzene nitro lacquer aniline isocyanate chloroform 3 Hydrocarbons Solvents oils liquid gas This menu item is only available if you have chosen interface meas urement under the menu item Applicatio...

Page 36: ...stance 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 With interface measurement this is the minimum total level Adjust the requested percentage value with and store ...

Page 37: ...plication If you have selected Yes in the previous menu item accept adjustment of the level measure ment the current setting will be displayed If you have selected No you can enter the adjustment for the inter face measurement separately Enter the respective distance value in m for the empty vessel cor responding to the percentage value The following circumstances cause interfering reflections and...

Page 38: ...n as soon as the probe is uncovered The false signal suppression is always updated The menu item Delete is used to completely delete an already cre ated false signal suppression This is useful if the saved false signal suppression no longer matches the metrological conditions in the vessel A linearization is necessary for all vessels in which the vessel volume does not increase linearly with the l...

Page 39: ...ocket correction For non linear vessel forms enter the vessel height und the socket correction For the vessel height you have to enter the total height of the vessel For the socket correction you have to enter the height of the socket above the upper edge of the vessel If the socket is lower than the up per edge of the vessel this value can also be negative h D h Fig 24 Vessel height und socket co...

Page 40: ...aling of the measured level values for 0 and 100 Level measured value min Measured level value max To damp process dependent measured value fluctuations you can set a time of 0 999 s in this menu item The damping applies to the level and interface measurement The default setting is a damping of 0 s In the menu item Lock unlock adjustment you can protect the sensor parameters against unauthorized m...

Page 41: ...f the display options The procedure is described in the following The following submenu points are available The submenu points described below 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 you define the indication of the measured value on the display You can display two different...

Page 42: ...surement are displayed in addition to the peak values of the level measurement In another window you can carry out a reset of the two peak values 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 the process conditions In this menu item the measurement ce...

Page 43: ...u 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 range with singl...

Page 44: ...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 the current echo curve Parameter settings for recording the echo curve and ...

Page 45: ...as the measured value memory will be 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 table shows the default values of the instrument De pending on the instrum...

Page 46: ... Interface Distance 0 000 m d note block ing distances Min adjustment Interface 0 Min adjustment Interface Distance Probe length take dead band into account Integration time Level 0 0 s Integration time Interface 0 0 s Linearization type Linear Linearization Socket correction 0 mm Linearization Vessel height Probe length AI FB1 Tag Descriptor AI FB1 Channel Primary Value lin percent level AI FB1 s...

Page 47: ...tched off Status signals Maintenance Switched off Device memory Echo curve memory Stopped Device memory Measured value memory Started Device memory Measured value memory Measured values Distance level percentage value level reliability level electronics temperature Device memory Measured value memory Re cording in time interval 3 min Device memory Measured value memory Re cording with measured val...

Page 48: ... AI FB2 Hysteresis 0 50 AI FB2 Fail Safe Mode behaviour in case of mal function Last Valid Out Value last valid measured value AI FB2 Fail Safe Value 0 00 AI FB2 Target Mode Auto AI FB3 Tag Descriptor AI FB3 Channel Primary Value lin percent level AI FB1 scaling PV Scale min 0 AI FB3 scaling PV Scale max 100 AI FB3 Lin Type Linear AI FB3 Out Scale Unit AI FB3 Out Scale Decimal Point AI FB3 Out Sca...

Page 49: ...itten into one or more sen sors or kept as backup for a possible electronics exchange Note Before the data are stored in the sensor a check is carried out to determine if the data fit the sensor If the data do not fit a fault signal is triggered or the function is blocked When data are being written into the sensor the display shows which instrument type the data originate from and which TAG no th...

Page 50: ...ipped with a display and adjustment module the data in the sensor can be saved in the display and adjustment module The procedure is described in the operating instructions manual Display and adjustment module in the menu item Copy sensor data 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 ...

Page 51: ...ollec tion The DTMs can also be integrated into other frame applications according to FDT standard Note To ensure that all instrument functions are supported you should always use 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 av...

Page 52: ...ion for complete project documentation as well as a save function for measured value and echo curves In addition there is 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 7 ...

Page 53: ... adjustment you carry out the parameter adjust ment for the instrument via the clear menu structure in the DTM Device Type Manager This enables additional and special settings over and above those offered by quick setup Maintenance Under the menu item Maintenance you get comprehensive and important support for servicing and maintenance You can call up diagnostic functions and carry out an electron...

Page 54: ...ress can be used for function test of the instrument and for con nection to a Profibus PA network Then address must be changed to integrate additional instruments The address setting is carried out either via The address selection switch in the electronics compartment of the instrument address setting via hardware The display and adjustment module address setting via software PACTware DTM address ...

Page 55: ...s a superim posed gas phase Demonstration mode This mode is only suitable for test and demon stration purposes In this mode the sensor ignores all parameters and reacts immediately to all measured value changes within the measuring range Application Level measurement The level measurement refers to the product surface which is the limit to the gas phase As a standard feature the instrument is set ...

Page 56: ...tically on the level and the interface measurement You can find further linearization types in the extended adjustment If you have a non linear vessel you can select here the respective linearization curve Linear Spherical tank Horizontal cylindrical tank You must enter the following vessel dimensions with non linear condi tions Height of the socket h Vessel height D In this window you can adjust ...

Page 57: ...ded from the device This procedure can last several minutes Create instrument documentation This function is used to print or create a PDF file of the current param eter adjustment To read the PDF file you need a suitable program for example Acrobat Reader To print or create the PDF file all data are downloaded from the device For this function the full version of the DTM Collection is required Th...

Page 58: ... EN 140430 8 Set up with other systems 8 1 DD adjustment programs Device descriptions as Enhanced Device Description EDD are available for DD adjustment programs such as for example AMS and PDM The files can be downloaded at www vega com downloads under Software ...

Page 59: ...ctive measured 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 stored with a time stamp in the sensor non deletable Each entry contains date time event type event description and value Event types are for example Modification of a parameter Switch on and s...

Page 60: ...ntenance requirement and explained by pictographs 4 1 2 3 Fig 28 Pictographs of the status messages 1 Failure red 2 Out of specification yellow 3 Function check orange 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 user Function check The instrument is in operation the measured va...

Page 61: ...tment according to the limit values difference between min and max 10 mm Bit 1 F025 Error in the lineariza tion table Index markers are not continuously rising for example illogical value pairs Check linearization table Delete table Create new Bit 2 F036 No op erable software Failed or interrupted software update Repeat software update Check electronics version Exchanging the elec tronics Send ins...

Page 62: ... the instrument not sufficient Check or correct installation and or parameter adjustment Use an instrument with bigger measuring range Bit 11 F265 Meas urement function disturbed Sensor no longer carries out a measure ment Operating voltage too low Check operating voltage Carry out a reset Disconnect operating voltage briefly Bit 12 F267 No execut able sensor software Sensor cannot start Exchangin...

Page 63: ...and provides information on causes as well as corrective measures Code Text mes sage Cause Rectification M500 Error with the reset delivery status With the reset to delivery status the data could not be restored Repeat reset Load XML file with sensor data into the sensor M501 Error in the non active linearization table Hardware error EEPROM Exchanging the electronics Send instrument for repair M50...

Page 64: ...CTware and the suitable DTM In many cases the reasons can be determined in this way and faults rectified 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 the real level with a bro ken line and the level displayed by the sensor as a continuous line 1 2 Level tim...

Page 65: ...attern 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 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 time 0 Turbul...

Page 66: ... signal suppression The below tables show typical examples for application relevant measurement errors with bulk solids There are two measurement errors Constant level Filling Emptying The images in column Error pattern show the real level with a bro ken line and the level displayed by the sensor as a continuous line 1 2 Level time 0 1 Real level 2 Level displayed by the sensor Notes Wherever the ...

Page 67: ...se echo at a false echo position jumps to multiple echo In case of interferences due to installations in the close range Change polarisation direction Chose a more suitable installa tion position Transverse reflection from an extraction funnel amplitude of the transverse reflection larger than the level echo Direct sensor to the opposite funnel wall avoid crossing with the filling stream 4 Measure...

Page 68: ...dium and adapt if neces sary Optimize installation position and sensor orientation Reflections from the product surface via the vessel wall deflection Depending on the reason for the fault and the measures taken the steps described in chapter Setup must be carried out again or must be checked for plausibility and completeness Should these measures not be successful please call in urgent cases the ...

Page 69: ...the sensor you can transfer these to the replacement electronics module A new setup is no more necessary 9 6 Exchanging the rod The rod meas part of the probe can be shortened if necessary To loosen the meas rod you need a fork spanner with spanner width 10 Caution Remember that the polished rod of the food version is very sensitive to damage and scratching Use special tools in order to avoid dama...

Page 70: ...adjustment Carrying out max adjustment 9 7 Software update The following components are required to update the instrument software Instrument Voltage supply Interface adapter VEGACONNECT PC with PACTware Current instrument software as file You can find the current instrument software as well as detailed information on the procedure under www vega com downloads and Software Caution Instruments with...

Page 71: ...ms and certificates By doing this you help us carry out the repair quickly and without hav ing to call back for needed information If a repair is necessary please proceed as follows Print and fill out one form per instrument Clean the instrument and pack it damage proof Attach the completed form and if need be also a safety data sheet outside on the packaging Please contact the agency serving you ...

Page 72: ...ompanies We use recyclable materials and have designed the parts 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 is no...

Page 73: ...er coated basis Polyester Ʋ Stainless steel housing precision casting 316L Ʋ Stainless steel housing electropol ished 316L Ʋ Seal between housing and housing cover NBR stainless steel housing precision casting silicone aluminium plastic housing stainless steel housing electropolished Ʋ Inspection window in housing cover optional Polycarbonate with Ex d version glass Ʋ Ground terminal 316L Ohmic co...

Page 74: ... medium εr 1 6 2 4 5 3 1 Fig 48 Measuring ranges VEGAFLEX 83 1 Reference plane 2 Probe length L 3 Measuring range default setting refers to the measuring range in water 4 Upper dead band see diagrams under Accuracy grey section 5 Lower dead band see diagrams under Accuracy grey section Output variable Output signal digital output signal format according to IEEE 754 Sensor address 126 default setti...

Page 75: ...t centric installation process fitting flush with the vessel ceiling Ʋ Medium Water Oil dielectric constant 2 0 2 Ʋ Installation Probe end does not touch the vessel bottom Sensor parameter adjustment No gating out of false signals carried out Typical deviation Interface measure ment 5 mm 0 197 in Typical deviation Total level interface measurement See following diagrams Typical deviation Level mea...

Page 76: ...79 0 2 mm 0 079 15 mm 0 591 15 mm 0 591 10 mm 0 394 0 35 m 13 78 0 15 m 5 906 0 1 m 3 937 0 05 m 1 969 1 1 Fig 50 Deviation VEGAFLEX 83 in rod version in oil 1 Dead band no measurement possible in this area L Probe length Repeatability 1 mm Variables influencing measurement accuracy Temperature drift Digital output 3 mm 10 K relating to the max measuring range or max 10 mm 0 394 in Additional devi...

Page 77: ...6 F 0 17 2 1 264 C 507 F 0 12 1 44 9 2 366 C 691 F 0 07 1 01 5 7 Characteristics and performance data Measuring cycle time 500 ms Step response time5 3 s Max filling emptying speed 1 m min Ambient conditions Ambient storage and transport tempera ture 40 80 C 40 176 F Process conditions For the process conditions please also note the specifications on the type label The lowest value always applies ...

Page 78: ... according EN 60068 2 6 vibration at resonance with rod length 50 cm 19 69 in Shock resistance Ʋ Instrument housing 100 g 6 ms according to EN 60068 2 27 mechanical shock Ʋ Rod probe 25 g 6 ms according to EN 60068 2 27 mechanical shock with rod length 50 cm 19 69 in Electromechanical data version IP 66 IP 67 and IP 66 IP 68 0 2 bar Cable gland M20 x 1 5 or NPT Wire cross section spring loaded ter...

Page 79: ... Protection rating Ʋ unassembled IP 20 Ʋ mounted into the housing without cover IP 40 Materials Ʋ Housing ABS Ʋ Inspection window Polyester foil Integrated clock Date format Day Month Year Time format 12 h 24 h Time zone Ex factory CET Rate deviation max 10 5 min year Measurement electronics temerature Resolution 1 C 1 8 F Accuracy 1 C 1 8 F Permissible temperature range 40 85 C 40 185 F Voltage s...

Page 80: ...A 6P NEMA 6P Double chamber IP 66 IP 67 IP 66 IP 68 0 2 bar IP 68 1 bar NEMA 4X NEMA 6P NEMA 6P Overvoltage category III6 Protection class III7 Approvals Instruments with approvals can have different technical specifications depending on the version For that reason the associated approval documents of these instruments have to be carefully noted They are part of the delivery or can be downloaded u...

Page 81: ...s used the sensor must be set to the profile specific ident number via the DTM software By default the sensor operates with the manufacturer specific ID number When using the instruments on a segment coupler SK 2 or SK 3 no special GSD files are required VE010BF5 The following table shows the instrument ID and the GSD names for the VEGAFLEX sensor series Device name Instrument ID GSD file name VEG...

Page 82: ... the AI FB3 after scaling Free Place This module must be used if a value in the data telegram of the cyclical data traffic should not be used e g replacement of temperature and Additional Cyclic Value A maximum of three modules can be active By means of the configuration software of the Profibus master you can determine the configuration of the cyclical data telegram with these modules The procedu...

Page 83: ...are not used in this example Data format of the output signal Byte4 Byte3 Byte2 Byte1 Byte0 Status Value IEEE 754 Fig 53 Data format of the output signal The status byte corresponds to profile 3 02 Profibus PA Profile for Process Control Devices coded The status Measured value OK is coded as 80 hex Bit7 1 Bit6 0 0 The measured value is transferred as a 32 bit floating point number in the IEEE 754 ...

Page 84: ...alue Failsafe replacement value Failsafe Mode Last val ue and already valid measured value since switching on 0 x 48 uncertain substitute set Switch on simulation Failsafe replacement value Failsafe Mode Fsafe value 0 x 4c uncertain initial value Failsafe replacement value Failsafe Mode Last valid value and no valid measured value since switching on 0 x 51 uncertain sensor con version not accurate...

Page 85: ...1 M20x1 5 NPT 1 2 ø 79 mm 3 11 Fig 55 Housing versions in protection IP 66 IP 68 0 2 bar with integrated display and adjustment module the housing is 9 mm 0 35 in higher 1 Single chamber version 2 Double chamber version 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 56 Housing versions in protection IP 66 I...

Page 86: ...the housing is 9 mm 0 35 in higher 1 Single chamber version 2 Double chamber version 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 58 Housing versions in protection IP 66 IP 68 0 2 bar with integrated display and adjustment module the housing is 9 mm 0 35 in h...

Page 87: ...41 M20x1 5 NPT 3 2 1 Fig 59 Housing versions in protection IP 66 IP 68 1 bar with integrated display and adjustment module the housing is 9 mm 0 35 in higher 1 Single chamber version electropolished 2 Single chamber version precision casting 3 Double chamber version precision casting VEGAFLEX 83 rod version ø 8 mm 0 315 in polished L 56 mm 2 20 ø 8 mm 0 32 Fig 60 VEGAFLEX 83 rod version ø 8 mm 0 3...

Page 88: ... 315 in polished autoclaved version 112 mm 4 84 DIN DN25 DN32 DN40 1 1 1 2 L ø 54 mm 2 13 ø w 183 mm 7 20 65 3 mm 2 57 ø w ø 50 5 DIN DN50 2 ø 64 ø 91 DIN DN65 3 2 1 3 Fig 61 VEGAFLEX 83 rod version ø 8 mm 0 315 in polished autoclaved version 1 Compression nut 2 Process fitting 3 Cover lid ...

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Page 90: ...nced Device Description 58 Error codes 62 Event memory 59 F Factory calibration date 50 False signal suppression 37 Fault rectification 64 Functional principle 8 G Gas phase 35 GSD file 81 H Hardware addressing 26 33 I Inflowing medium 17 Installation position 14 Instrument address 25 33 Instrument master file 80 K Key function 28 L Language 41 Linearization 38 M Main menu 32 Meas reliability 42 M...

Page 91: ...sor characteristics 50 Sensor status 42 Service hotline 68 Simulation 43 Software addressing 26 33 Special parameters 49 Status bytes PA output value 84 Status messages NAMUR NE 107 60 T Telegram configuration 83 Type label 7 Type of medium 34 U Units 34 ...

Page 92: ...e of delivery application practical use and operat ing conditions of the sensors and processing systems correspond to the information available at the time of printing Subject to change without prior notice VEGA Grieshaber KG Schiltach Germany 2014 Phone 49 7836 50 0 Fax 49 7836 50 201 E mail info de vega com www vega com ...

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