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VEGAFLEX 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire

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Summary of Contents for VEGAFLEX 86

Page 1: ...Operating Instructions TDR sensor for continuous level and interface measurement of liquids VEGAFLEX 86 4 20 mA HART two wire Rod and cable probe 20 250 C Document ID 49477 ...

Page 2: ...on 24 5 2 Connecting 25 5 3 Wiring plan single chamber housing 27 5 4 Wiring plan double chamber housing 27 5 5 Wiring plan Ex d ia double chamber housing 29 5 6 Double chamber housing with DIS ADAPT 31 5 7 Wiring plan version IP 66 IP 68 1 bar 32 5 8 Supplementary electronics 32 5 9 Switch on phase 33 6 Set up with the display and adjustment module 6 1 Insert display and adjustment module 34 6 2 ...

Page 3: ...Software update 77 9 8 How to proceed if a repair is needed 77 10 Dismount 10 1 Dismounting steps 79 10 2 Disposal 79 11 Supplement 11 1 Technical data 80 11 2 Dimensions 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 ...

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: ...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 safety measures with the current valid rules and regulations and als...

Page 6: ...pted 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 w...

Page 7: ...ection 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...

Page 8: ...y and adjustment mod ule optional Supplementary instructions 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 86 is ...

Page 9: ... can no longer 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 dielect...

Page 10: ... 6 You can find a 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 ...

Page 11: ...ime of 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 cha...

Page 12: ...d for remote parameter adjustment of plics sensors Adjustment is carried out via PACTware DTM and the integrated USB connection You can find further information in the supplementary instructions PLICSMOBILE T61 Document 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 instructio...

Page 13: ... is mounted as a communicating container on the side of the vessel via two process fittings This kind of mounting ensures that the level in the standpipe and the level in the vessel are the same The length and the process fittings can be configured individually No different connection versions available You can find further information in the operating instructions manual Bypass tube VEGAPASS 81 I...

Page 14: ...s Installations on cooled or heated vessels 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 openings for the cable glands are therefore covered with red protec tive caps as transport protection Prior to setup you have to replace these protective caps with ap proved cable glands or close the openings with su...

Page 15: ...t 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 4 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 instru ment version with flange from DN 50 or place a metal sheet...

Page 16: ...Higher 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 soc...

Page 17: ...cs through inductive coupling Do not mount the instruments in or above 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 an...

Page 18: ...h that the blocking dis tance dead band of the probe is between the lateral filling openings This allows you to measure the total level range of the medium in the bypass tube h When designing the bypass tube keep the blocking distance of the probe in mind and plan the length above the upper lateral filling opening accordingly Microwaves can penetrate many plastics This is why plastic tubes are pro...

Page 19: ... false signal suppression with installed sensor is generally rec ommended to achieve maximum possible accuracy Standpipes or surge pipes are normally metal tubes with a diameter of 30 200 mm 1 18 7 87 in Up to a diameter of 80 mm 3 15 in such a pipe corresponds to a coax measuring probe It does not matter if the standpipe is perforated or slotted for better mixing Measuring probes can be mounted i...

Page 20: ... cable probe with centering weight Caution When mounting make sure that the cable is straight over its entire length A kink in the cable can cause measurement errors and contact with the tube With rod probes a spacer is generally not required However if there is a risk of the rod probe being pressed against the tube wall by in flowing medium you should mount a spacer at the probe end to avoid cont...

Page 21: ...r steel B Cable probe with centering weight Note Measurement in a standpipe is not recommended for extremely adhesive products In case of slight buildup you should choose a standpipe with bigger diameter Instructions for the measurement The 100 point with standpipes should be below the upper ventilation hole The 0 point in standpipes should be above the gravity or center ing weight A false signal ...

Page 22: ...e 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 weight there is an internal thread M8 e g for an eye bolt optional article no 2 1512 Make sure that the probe cable is not completely taut Avoid tensile loads on the cable Avoid undefined vessel connections i e the connection...

Page 23: ... segments Let the probe length determine automatically by the instrument to compensate the resulting running time changes The determine probe length can deviate from the actual probe length when using bow shaped segments If installations such as struts ladders etc exist on the vessel wall then the probe should have a distance to the vessel wall of at least 300 mm 11 81 in You can find further info...

Page 24: ...he signal conditioning instruments VEGAMET and VEGASCAN have digital sensor recognition When connecting VEGAFLEX 86 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 which is above the test...

Page 25: ...external electronics via the screen of the special connection cable You can find specifications on the potential connections inside the instrument in chapter Technical data 5 2 Connecting The voltage supply and signal output are connected via the spring loaded terminals in the housing Connection to the display and adjustment module or to the interface adapter is carried out via contact pins in the...

Page 26: ...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 Technical data Electromechanical data 7 Check the hold of the wires in the terminals by...

Page 27: ... 2 6 7 8 4 20mA 2 3 4 1 Fig 15 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 apply to the non Ex as well as to the Ex ia version 5 6 7 ...

Page 28: ...t unit 4 Ground terminal for connection of the cable screen Information Parallel use of an external display and adjustment unit and a display and adjustment module in the terminal compartment is not supported 1 USB Status Test SIM Card 1 2 Fig 18 Terminal compartment radio module PLICSMOBILE 1 Voltage supply You can find detailed information on connection in the supplementary instructions PLICSMOB...

Page 29: ...rminal compartment 2 For display and adjustment module or interface adapter 3 Internal connection to the plug connector for external display and adjust ment unit optional Note HART multidrop mode is not possible when using an Ex d ia instru ment 4 20mA 1 2 2 1 Fig 20 Terminal compartment double chamber housing Ex d ia 1 Voltage supply signal output 2 Ground terminal for connection of the cable scr...

Page 30: ...ternal display and adjustment unit 1 DIS ADAPT 2 Internal plug connection 3 Plug connector M12 x 1 3 4 1 2 Fig 22 View to the plug connector M12 x 1 1 Pin 1 2 Pin 2 3 Pin 3 4 Pin 4 Contact pin Colour connection ca ble in the sensor Terminal electronics module Pin 1 Brown 5 Pin 2 White 6 Pin 3 Blue 7 Pin 4 Black 8 Electronics compartment Assignment of the plug connector ...

Page 31: ... 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 24 View to the plug connector M12 x 1 1 Pin 1 2 Pin 2 3 Pin 3 4 Pin 4 Contact pin Colour connection ca ble in the sensor Terminal electronics module Pin 1 Brown 5 Pin 2 White 6 Pin 3 Blue 7 Pin 4 Black 8 Electronics compartment Assignment of the plug connector ...

Page 32: ...are passive and need a power supply 1 2 I 4 20mA I I 4 20mA 7 8 3 1 2 Fig 26 Terminal compartment double chamber housing supplementary elec tronics additional current output 1 First current output I Voltage supply and signal output HART 2 Second current output II Voltage supply and signal output without HART 3 Ground terminal for connection of the cable screen The radio module PLICSMOBILE is an ex...

Page 33: ...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 34: ...d by 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 on the electronics in the desired position and turn it to the right until it snaps in 3 Screw housing cover with inspection window tightly back on Disassembly is carried out in reverse order The display and adjustment module is powered by the sensor an ...

Page 35: ... 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 cover with an inspection glass is required 6 2 Adjustment system 1 2 Fig 30 Display and adjustment elements 1 LC display 2 Adjustment keys OK key Key functions ...

Page 36: ... carries out a short 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 v...

Page 37: ...nt In this menu item you can enter the max adjustment for the level 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 Min adjustment In this menu item you can enter the min adjustment for the level Enter...

Page 38: ...e vessel volume does not increase linearly with the level e g a horizontal cylindri cal or spherical tank when the indication or output of the volume is required Corresponding linearization curves are preprogrammed for these vessels They represent the correlation between the level percentage and vessel volume The linearization applies for the measured value indication and the current output By act...

Page 39: ...asured value display lighting Diagnosis Information e g on instrument status pointer measure ment certainty simulation echo 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 ...

Page 40: ...y In this menu item 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 level measurement and interface measurement You can also choose between measurement in a vessel or in a bypass or standpipe Note The selection of the application has a considerable influence on all other menu...

Page 41: ...enu item Application In this menu item you can enter if there is a superimposed gas phase in your application Only set the function to Yes if the gas phase is permanently pre sent This menu item is only available if you have selected interface meas urement under the menu item Application In this menu item you can choose the type of medium of the upper medium You can enter the dielectric constant o...

Page 42: ...level With interface measurement this is the minimum total level Adjust the requested percentage value with and store with OK Enter the suitable distance value in m for the empty vessel e g distance from the flange to the probe end corresponding to the per centage value The distance refers tot he sensor reference plane seal surface of the process fitting This menu item is only available if you hav...

Page 43: ...el cor responding to the percentage value To damp process dependent measured value fluctuations set an integration time of 0 999 s in this menu item If you have selected interface measurement under the menu item Application you can adjust the damping for the level and the inter face separately The default setting is a damping of 0 s A linearization is necessary for all vessels in which the vessel ...

Page 44: ...e switching point on the limit signal transmitter In the following you have to enter the values for your vessel for example the vessel height and the socket correction For non linear vessel forms enter the vessel height and 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 uppe...

Page 45: ...e scaling format on the display and the scaling of the measured level value for 0 and 100 Since scaling is very extensive scaling of the interface value was divided into two menu items In menu item Interface 1 you define the scaling size and the scaling unit for the interface value on the display e g volume in l You can accept the scaling of the level measurement also for the interface measurement...

Page 46: ...cify which measured variable the current output refers to In menu item Current output adjustment you can assign a respec tive measured value to the current output 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 failure mode 3 6 mA Setup Scaling Interface 2 Setup...

Page 47: ... current output See Setup Current output Since the HART variables are very extensive the indication was divided into two menu items In the menu HART variables 1 you can have the first HART value PV primary value and the second HART value SV secondary value of the sensor displayed The values cannot be changed in the display and adjustment module To change these values you have to use the adjustment...

Page 48: ...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 a false signal suppression has already been created in the sensor the following menu window appears when selecting False signal suppression The instrument carries out an automatic false signal suppression as soon a...

Page 49: ...re 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 measured values In this menu ite...

Page 50: ...e measurement 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 measureme...

Page 51: ...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 range wit...

Page 52: ... 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 the current echo curve Parameter settings for recording the echo curv...

Page 53: ...curve as well as the measured value memory will be deleted Basic settings Resetting of the parameter settings incl special parameters to the default values of the respective instrument Any stored false signal suppression or user programmable linearisation curve as well as the measured value memory is deleted The following table shows the default values of the instrument De pending on the instrumen...

Page 54: ... 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 Scaling size Level Volume in l Scaling unit Level Litres Scaling format Level Without decimal positions Scaling level 100 correspond to 100 Scaling level 0 correspond to 0 A...

Page 55: ...value 2 Electronics temperature Backlight Switched off Diagnostics Menu item Default value Modified value Status signals Function control Switched on Status signals Out of specification Switched 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...

Page 56: ... and adjustment module and remain there even in case of power failure From there they can be written 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...

Page 57: ... 4 20 mA signal in Multidrop mode With the mode Fixed current 4 mA a fixed 4 mA signal is outputted independently of the actual level The default setting is Analogue current output and the address 00 In this menu you read out the instrument name and the instrument serial number In this menu item the hardware and software version of the sensor is displayed In this menu item the date of factory cali...

Page 58: ...d 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 are saved All data of the menu Setup and Display In the menu Additional adjustments the items Sensor specific units temperature unit and linearization The values of the user programmable lin...

Page 59: ... 250 Ω optional depending on processing 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 VEGAMET 381 VEGAMET 391 Co...

Page 60: ...e 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 downloaded from the Internet Detailed desc...

Page 61: ...adjustment of the sensor It allows fast convenient adjustment of the most important parameters to adapt the sensor quickly to standard applications To use it select the function Quick setup in the start screen Fig 35 Select quick setup 1 Quick setup 2 Extended adjustment 3 Maintenance Quick setup With quick setup you can carry out the parameter adjustment of VEGAFLEX 86 for your application in jus...

Page 62: ...ll 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 selection field If you select No then the instrument uses automatically the preset length of the default setting If you select Yes then you can enter in another field the modified length of the instrument Probe length L from seal s...

Page 63: ... standard feature the instrument is set to level measurement of liquids You can switch over the instrument to the measurement of bulk solids Liquids Solvents oils LPG dielectric constant 3 Chemical mixtures dielectric constant 3 10 Water based dielectric constant 10 Bulk solids Dusts wood chips dielectric constant 1 5 Granules dusts powders dielectric constant 1 5 3 Cereals flour dielectric consta...

Page 64: ...on is inactive you can change the settings via the Extended adjustment These settings 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 probe is immersed in the medium Measured distance to the medium If the probe is immersed in the medium you can enter her...

Page 65: ...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 Have you completed the initial setup of the instrument In such case we recommend storing the current signal conditions in the device for later instrument tests and diagnostics Lock adjustment with PIN after setting The instrument is locked with the...

Page 66: ...8 2 Field Communicator 375 475 Device descriptions for the instrument are available as EDD for pa rameter adjustment with the Field Communicator 375 or 475 For the integration of the EDD in the Field Communicator 375 or 475 the software Easy Upgrade Utility is required which is available from the manufacturer This software is updated via the Internet and new EDDs are automatically taken over into ...

Page 67: ...e respective 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 o...

Page 68: ...enance requirement and explained by pictographs 4 1 2 3 Fig 36 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 valu...

Page 69: ...tween min and max 10 mm F025 Error in the linearization table Index markers are not con tinuously rising for example illogical value pairs Check values of the lineari zation table Delete create a new lineari zation table F036 No operable software Failed or interrupted soft ware update Repeat software update Check electronics version Exchanging the electronics Send instrument for repair F040 Error ...

Page 70: ...ment Check probe length F265 Measurement function dis turbed Sensor no longer carries out a measurement Carry out a reset Disconnect operating volt age briefly F266 Impermissi ble operating voltage Operating voltage below specified range Check electrical connection if necessary increase operating voltage F267 No executable sensor soft ware Sensor cannot start Exchanging the electronics Send instru...

Page 71: ...nce 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...

Page 72: ... to the wiring plan The following table describes possible errors in the current signal and helps to remove them Error Cause Rectification 4 20 mA signal not stable Fluctuations of the measured variable Set damping according to the instrument via the display and adjustment module or PACTware DTM 4 20 mA signal missing Electrical con nection faulty Check connection according to chapter Connection s...

Page 73: ...djustment not correct Adapt min max adjustment Incorrect linearization curve Adapt linearization curve Running time error small measurement error close to 100 serious error close to 0 Repeat setup 2 Measured value jumps towards 100 Level time 0 Due to the process the amplitude of the product echo decreases A false signal suppression was not carried out Carry out a false signal sup pression Amplitu...

Page 74: ...he close range during emptying Level time 0 False signal larger than the level echo Level echo too small Eliminate false signals in the close range Remove contamination on the probe After having removed the source of the false signals the false signal suppression must be deleted Carry out a new false signal suppression 8 Measured value re mains reproducible in one position during emptying Level ti...

Page 75: ...ics module Caution All user specific settings must be entered again Hence you have to carry out a new setup after the electronics exchange If you have stored the data of the parameter adjustment during the first setup of the sensor you can transfer these to the replacement electronics module A new setup is no more necessary 9 6 Exchange or shorten cable rod The cable or rod meas part of the probe ...

Page 76: ...rk the requested length with mounted measuring rod 2 Cable Loosen the pins on the gravity weight hexagon 3 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 following illustration when shortening the cable 6 Cable with gravity weight Shift the cable according to th...

Page 77: ... 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 approvals can be bound to certain software versions Therefore make sure that the approval is still effective after a software upd...

Page 78: ...s 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 to get the address for the return shipment You can find the agency on our home page www vega com ...

Page 79: ... companies 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 ...

Page 80: ... Polyester Ʋ Ʋ Aluminium die casting 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 Seal between housing and housing cover NBR stainless steel housing precision casting silicone aluminium plastic housing stainless steel housing electropolished Ʋ Ʋ Inspection window in hous...

Page 81: ... 105 ft Ʋ Ʋ Cable ø 4 mm 0 157 in up to 32 m 105 ft Ʋ Ʋ Trimming accuracy cable 2 mm 0 05 of the cable length Lateral load Ʋ Ʋ Rod ø 8 mm 0 315 in 4 Nm 3 lbf ft Max tensile load with cable ø 2 mm 0 079 in 1 5 KN 337 lbf Max tensile load with cable ø 4 mm 0 157 in 2 5 KN 562 lbf Thread in gravity weight cable version M 12 Input variable Measured variable Level of liquids Min dielectric constant of ...

Page 82: ...t signal 4 20 mA HART Range of the output signal 3 8 20 5 mA HART default setting Fulfilled HART specification 7 Signal resolution 0 3 µA Failure signal current output adjustable Last valid measured value 21 mA 3 6 mA Max output current 21 5 mA Starting current 10 mA for 5 ms after switching on 3 6 mA Load see load under Power supply Damping 63 of the input variable adjustable 0 999 s HART output ...

Page 83: ...e input variable adjustable 0 999 s Indication value DIsplay and adjustment module3 Ʋ Ʋ Displayed value 1 Filling height Level Ʋ Ʋ Displayed value 2 Electronics temperature Resolution digital 1 mm 0 039 in Accuracy according to DIN EN 60770 1 Process 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 kP...

Page 84: ...n in water 1 Dead band no measurement possible in this area L Probe length 2 mm 0 079 2 mm 0 079 0 25 mm 0 984 25 mm 0 984 0 2 m 7 874 0 15 m 5 906 0 05 m 1 968 1 1 0 05 m 1 968 L Fig 50 Deviation VEGAFLEX 86 in rod version in oil 1 Dead band no measurement possible in this area L Probe length 5 Depending on the installation conditions deviations can occur which can be rectified by adapting the ad...

Page 85: ...1 Fig 51 Deviation VEGAFLEX 86 in cable version in water 1 Dead band no measurement possible in this area L Probe length 0 15 mm 0 591 2 mm 0 079 2 mm 0 079 25 mm 0 984 0 2 m 7 874 0 15 m 5 906 0 08 m 3 15 0 1 m 3 937 1 1 L Fig 52 Deviation VEGAFLEX 86 in cable version 2 mm 0 079 in in oil 1 Dead band no measurement possible in this area L Probe length ...

Page 86: ...also to the current output7 Temperature drift Current output 0 03 10 K relating to the 16 mA span max 0 3 Deviation on the current output through analogue digital conversion 15 µA Additional deviation through electromag netic interference acc to EN 61326 150 µA Influence of the superimposed gas and pressure to the accuracy The propagation speed of the radar impulses in gas or vapour above the medi...

Page 87: ...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 The measurement error through the process conditions in the specified pressure and temperature range is 1 Vessel pressure relating to the flange nominal pressure stage see supplementary instructions manual Flanges ac cording to DIN EN ASME JIS Pr...

Page 88: ...5 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 entry Ʋ Ʋ M20 x 1 5 1 x cable gland M20 x 1 5 cable ø 6 12 mm 1 x blind plug M20 x 1 5 Ʋ Ʋ NPT 1 x blind plug NPT 1 x closing cap red NPT Wire cross section spring loaded terminals Ʋ Ʋ Massive wire stranded wire 0 2 2 5 mm AWG 24 14 Ʋ Ʋ Strand...

Page 89: ...iation max 10 5 min year Measurement electronics temerature Resolution 0 1 C 1 8 F Accuracy 1 C 1 8 F Permissible temperature range 40 85 C 40 185 F Voltage supply Operating voltage 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 Operating voltage with illuminated display and adjustment module Ʋ Ʋ Non Ex instrument Ex d instrumen...

Page 90: ... 2 bar NEMA 6P Stainless steel precision casting Single chamber IP 66 IP 68 0 2 bar IP 68 1 bar NEMA 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 III9 Protection class III10 Approvals Instruments with approvals can have different technical specifications depending on the version For that reason the associated approval documents ...

Page 91: ...th 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 IP 68 0 2 bar with integrated display and adjustment module the housing is 9 mm 0 35 in high...

Page 92: ...nt module 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...

Page 93: ...2 105 mm 4 13 ø 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 59 Housing versions 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 Single chamber version electropolished 2 Single chamber version precision casting 3 Double chamber version precision casting ...

Page 94: ...mm 3 94 50 mm 1 97 ø 2 mm 0 08 ø 16 mm 0 63 ø 20 mm 0 79 ø 16 mm 0 63 ø 20 mm 0 79 142 mm 5 59 L SW 41 mm 22 mm 0 87 Fig 60 VEGAFLEX 86 threaded version with gravity weight all gravity weights with thread M8 for eye bolt L Sensor length see chapter Technical data 1 Cable ø 4 mm 0 157 in 2 Cable ø 2 mm 0 079 in 3 Max height of the vessel isolation ...

Page 95: ... mm 0 16 30 mm 1 18 ø 2 mm 0 08 142 mm 5 59 L X SW 41 mm 22 mm 0 87 Fig 61 VEGAFLEX 86 threaded version with centering weight L Sensor length see chapter Technical data x ø 40 mm 1 57 in ø 45 mm 1 77 in ø 75 mm 2 95 in ø 95 mm 3 74 in see supplementary instructions manual Centering 1 Max height of the vessel isolation ...

Page 96: ...86 4 20 mA HART two wire 49477 EN 150102 VEGAFLEX 86 rod version 142 mm 5 59 ø 8 mm 0 32 L SW 41 mm 22 mm 0 87 Fig 62 VEGAFLEX 86 threaded version L Sensor length see chapter Technical data 1 Max height of the vessel insulation ...

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Page 98: ...up 52 EDD Enhanced Device Description 66 Electronics and terminal compartment single chamber housing 27 Electronics compartment double chamber housing 27 Error codes 70 Event memory 67 F Factory calibration date 57 False signal suppression 48 Fault rectification 72 Functional principle 8 G Gas phase 41 Grounding 24 H HART Resistor 59 HART address 57 HART variables 47 I Inflowing medium 17 Installa...

Page 99: ...2 Electronics module 12 Spacer 13 Reset 53 S Scaling measured value 45 46 Sensor characteristics 57 Sensor status 50 Service hotline 74 Simulation 51 Special parameters 56 Status messages NAMUR NE 107 68 T Type label 7 Type of medium 40 U Units 40 V Vessel insulation 22 ...

Page 100: ...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 2015 Phone 49 7836 50 0 Fax 49 7836 50 201 E mail info de vega com www vega com ...

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