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VEGAKON 61 • Transistor (NPN/PNP)

32648-EN-170815

Contents

1  About this document

1.1 Function ........................................................................................................................... 3

1.2  Target group ..................................................................................................................... 3

1.3  Symbols used................................................................................................................... 3

2  For your safety

2.1  Authorised personnel ....................................................................................................... 4

2.2  Appropriate use ................................................................................................................ 4

2.3  Warning about incorrect use ............................................................................................. 4

2.4  General safety instructions ............................................................................................... 4

2.5  Safety label on the instrument .......................................................................................... 5

2.6  EU conformity ................................................................................................................... 5

2.7  Installation and operation in the USA and Canada ........................................................... 5

2.8  Environmental instructions ............................................................................................... 5

3  Product description

3.1  Configuration .................................................................................................................... 6

3.2  Principle of operation........................................................................................................ 6

3.3 Adjustment ....................................................................................................................... 7

3.4  Storage and transport....................................................................................................... 7

4 Mounting

4.1  General instructions ......................................................................................................... 9

4.2  Mounting instructions ..................................................................................................... 10

5  Connecting to power supply

5.1  Preparing the connection ............................................................................................... 11

5.2  Connection instructions .................................................................................................. 11

5.3  Wiring plan ..................................................................................................................... 12

6 Setup

6.1  General information ........................................................................................................ 14

6.2  Adjustment elements ...................................................................................................... 14

6.3  Function table ................................................................................................................. 14

7  Maintenance and fault rectification

7.1 Maintenance .................................................................................................................. 16

7.2  Electronics exchange ..................................................................................................... 16

7.3  How to proceed if a repair is necessary .......................................................................... 16

8 Dismount

8.1  Dismounting steps.......................................................................................................... 18

8.2 Disposal ......................................................................................................................... 18

9 Supplement

9.1  Technical data ................................................................................................................ 19

9.2 Dimensions .................................................................................................................... 21

9.3  Industrial property rights ................................................................................................. 22

9.4 Trademark ...................................................................................................................... 22

Editing status: 2017-07-24

Summary of Contents for VEGAKON 61

Page 1: ...Operating Instructions Conductive point level switch for liquids front flush installation VEGAKON 61 Transistor NPN PNP Document ID 32648 ...

Page 2: ...ation 6 3 2 Principle of operation 6 3 3 Adjustment 7 3 4 Storage and transport 7 4 Mounting 4 1 General instructions 9 4 2 Mounting instructions 10 5 Connecting to power supply 5 1 Preparing the connection 11 5 2 Connection instructions 11 5 3 Wiring plan 12 6 Setup 6 1 General information 14 6 2 Adjustment elements 14 6 3 Function table 14 7 Maintenance and fault rectification 7 1 Maintenance 16...

Page 3: ...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 result Ex applications This symbol ...

Page 4: ...correct mounting or adjustment Thus dam age to property to persons or environmental contamination can be caused Also the protective characteristics of the instrument can be influenced 2 4 General safety instructions This is a state of the art instrument complying with all prevailing regulations and directives The instrument must only be operated in a technically flawless and reliable condition The...

Page 5: ...ownloads 2 7 Installation and operation in the USA and Canada This information is only valid for USA and Canada Hence the follow ing text is only available in the English language Installations in the US shall comply with the relevant requirements of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 Installations in Canada shall comply with the relevant requirements of the Canadian Electrical Code 2 8 Env...

Page 6: ...ur homepage Product code HTML Delivery date HTML Order specific instrument features HTML Operating instructions and quick setup guide at the time of ship ment PDF Order specific sensor data Go to www vega com VEGA Tools and Instrument search Enter the serial number Alternatively you can access the data via your smartphone Download the smartphone app VEGA Tools from the Apple App Store or the Googl...

Page 7: ... compact instrument i e it can be operated without external evaluation system The integrated electronics evaluates the level signal and outputs a switching signal With this switching signal a connected device can be operated directly e g a warning system a pump etc The data for power supply are specified in chapter Technical data 3 3 Adjustment The VEGAKON 61 is a compact level switch with integra...

Page 8: ...ith Up to the time 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 temp...

Page 9: ...downward in front of the cable entry For this reason the housing can be turned without any tools by 270 Rain and condensation water can thus drain off This applies mainly to outdoor mounting as well as installation in areas where high humidity is expected e g through cleaning processes or on cooled or heated vessels To maintain the housing protection make sure that the housing lid is closed during...

Page 10: ...to have the cable entries screwed in at the factory The free openings for the cable glands are therefore covered with red dust protection caps as transport protection Prior to setup you have to replace these protective caps with ap proved cable glands or close the openings with suitable blind plugs 4 2 Mounting instructions Remove the supplied seal from the thread of VEGAKON 61 This seal is not re...

Page 11: ...nd terminal This connection serves to drain off electrostatic charges The data for power supply are specified in chapter Technical data The instrument is connected with standard two wire cable without screen If electromagnetic interference is expected which is above the test values of EN 61326 for industrial areas screened cable should be used Make sure that the cable used has the required tempera...

Page 12: ...tronics module 10 Type plate of the electronics module 5 3 Wiring plan 1 2 3 4 5 Fig 5 Transistor output The transistor switches the operating voltage of the electronic module to the binary input of a PLC or an electrical load Through different connections of the consumer load PNP or NPN action can be at tained Caution There is no reverse polarity protection Take note of the polarity of the output...

Page 13: ...13 5 Connecting to power supply VEGAKON 61 Transistor NPN PNP 32648 EN 170815 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 5 1 2 Fig 6 Electronics with transistor output 1 NPN action 2 PNP action ...

Page 14: ...can set the required mode according to the Function table A max detection or overflow protection B min detection or dry run protection The switching condition of the signal lamp can be checked when the housing is closed To adjust VEGAKON 61 loosen the four screws with a wrench on the upper side of the instrument and remove the housing cover 6 3 Function table The following table provides an overvi...

Page 15: ...ng status Control lamp Mode B Dry run protection 3 closed does not light Mode B Dry run protection 4 open lights Failure of the sup ply voltage mode A B open 1 Max detection Vessel empty 2 Max detection Vessel full 3 Min detection Vessel full 4 Min detection Vessel empty ...

Page 16: ...he new electronics module with the old one The type label of the electronics module must correspond to that of the old electronics module 8 Note settings of all adjustment elements of the old electronics module Set the adjustment elements of the new electronics module to the same settings of the old one 9 Screw in and tighten the two holding screws with a screwdriver Phillips 10 Insert the wire en...

Page 17: ...eded 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 to get the address for the return shipment You can find the agency on our home page www vega com ...

Page 18: ... use recyclable materials and have designed the electronics to be easily separable WEEE directive 2002 96 EG This instrument is not subject to the WEEE directive 2002 96 EG and the respective national laws Pass the instrument directly on to a spe cialised recycling company and do not use the municipal collecting points These may be used only for privately used products according to the WEEE direct...

Page 19: ...rsil C 4400 Materials non wetted parts Ʋ Ʋ Housing plastic PBT Polyester Ʋ Ʋ Temperature adapter 316Ti Ʋ Ʋ Seal between housing and housing lid Silicone Ʋ Ʋ Ground terminal 316L Ʋ Ʋ Cable gland PA stainless steel brass Ʋ Ʋ Sealing cable gland NBR Ʋ Ʋ Blind plug cable gland PA Weights Ʋ Ʋ With plastic housing 600 g 21 oz Ʋ Ʋ Temperature adapter 150 g 5 3 oz Process fittings Ʋ Ʋ Thread DIN 3852 A G1...

Page 20: ... Without temperature adapter 40 100 C 40 212 F Ʋ Ʋ with temperature adapter 40 150 C 40 302 F 1 2 110 C 230 F 120 C 248 F 100 C 212 F 130 C 266 F 140 C 284 F 150 C 302 F 50 C 122 F 60 C 140 F 70 C 158 F Fig 17 Ambient temperature Process temperature 1 Process temperature in C 2 Ambient temperature in C Process pressure 1 25 bar 100 2500 kPa 14 5 362 psig Conductance of the medium min 7 5 µS cm 1 2...

Page 21: ...ption max 0 5 W Electrical protective measures Protection rating IP 66 NEMA Type 4X Pollution degree1 4 Overvoltage category For voltage supply via separator through networks of overvoltage category III Protection class II 9 2 Dimensions 80 mm x 110 mm 3 15 x 4 33 30 mm 1 18 75 mm 2 95 51 mm 2 01 52 mm 2 05 21 mm 0 83 28 mm 1 10 10 mm 0 39 G1A SW 41mm 1 61 1 2 3 M20x1 5 Fig 19 VEGAKON 61 1 Threade...

Page 22: ...r des droits de propriété intellec tuelle Pour plus d informations on pourra se référer au site www vega com VEGA lineas de productos están protegidas por los derechos en el campo de la propiedad indus trial Para mayor información revise la pagina web www vega com Линии продукции фирмы ВЕГА защищаются по всему миру правами на интеллектуальную собственность Дальнейшую информацию смотрите на сайте w...

Page 23: ...23 Notes VEGAKON 61 Transistor NPN PNP 32648 EN 170815 ...

Page 24: ...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 2017 Phone 49 7836 50 0 Fax 49 7836 50 201 E mail info de vega com www vega com ...

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