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3 Product description

VEGAPULS SR 68 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire

38294-EN-160707

You can find further information in the operating instructions "

VE-

GADIS 82 4 … 20 mA/HART

" (Document-ID 45300).

PLICSMOBILE T61 is an external GSM/GPRS radio unit for transmis-

sion of measured values and 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).

PLICSMOBILE is an internal GSM/GPRS radio unit for transmission

of measured values and for remote configuration 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 GSM/GPRS radio module

" (Document-ID 36849).

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, ASME B 16.5,

JIS B 2210-1984, GOST 12821-80.

You can find additional information in the supplementary instructions

manual "

Flanges according to DIN-EN-ASME-JIS

Electronics module "VEGAPULS series 60" is a replacement part for

radar sensors of VEGAPULS series 60. A different version is available

for each type of signal output.

You can find further information in the operating instructions "

Elec-

tronics module VEGAPULS series 60

" (Document-ID 36801).

The supplementary electronics is a replacement part for sensors with

double chamber housing and 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire.

You can find further information in the operating instructions "

Supple-

mentary electronics for 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire

" (Document-ID

42764).

The antenna impedance cone is a replacement part used for optimum

transmission of microwaves and for sealing against the process.

You find further information in the operating instructions "

Antenna

impedance cone VEGAPULS 62 and 68

" (Document-ID 31381).

PLICSMOBILE T61

PLICSMOBILE

Protective cap

Flanges

Electronics module

Supplementary electron-

ics for double chamber

housing

Antenna impedance cone

Summary of Contents for vegaplus sr 68

Page 1: ...Operating Instructions Radar sensor for continuous level measurement of bulk solids VEGAPULS SR 68 4 20 mA HART two wire Document ID 38294 ...

Page 2: ...ng preparations 13 4 3 Mounting instructions 15 5 Connecting to power supply 5 1 Preparing the connection 27 5 2 Connecting 28 5 3 Wiring plan single chamber housing 30 5 4 Wiring plan double chamber housing 30 5 5 Wiring plan double chamber housing Ex d ia 32 5 6 Double chamber housing with DIS ADAPT 33 5 7 Wiring plan version IP 66 IP 68 1 bar 34 5 8 Switch on phase 34 6 Set up with the display ...

Page 3: ...ate 68 9 7 How to proceed if a repair is necessary 68 10 Dismount 10 1 Dismounting steps 70 10 2 Disposal 70 11 Supplement 11 1 Technical data 71 11 2 Dimensions 79 11 3 Industrial property rights 86 11 4 Trademark 86 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...

Page 4: ...se 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 instrum...

Page 5: ...tructions This is a state of the art instrument complying with all prevailing regulations and guidelines The instrument must only be operated in a technically flawless and reliable condition The operator is responsible for the trouble free operation of the instrument During the entire duration of use the user is obliged to determine the compliance of the necessary occupational safety measures with...

Page 6: ...fulfils 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 namur de 2 7 Radio license for Europe The instrument is...

Page 7: ...he manufacturer will lead to expiry of the operating licence according to FCC IC The instrument is in conformity with RSS 210 of the IC regulations The instrument may only be used in closed vessels made of metal concrete or fibre reinforced plastic 2 9 Environmental instructions Protection of the environment is one of our most important duties That is why we have introduced an environment manageme...

Page 8: ...ion class 14 ID number instrument documentation 15 Reminder to observe the instrument documentation 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 setup guide at the time of ship ment PDF Order specific sensor ...

Page 9: ...rge bunkers The instrument is also suitable for applications in liquids The antenna of the radar sensor emits short radar pulses with a duration of approx 1 ns These pulses are reflected by the product and received by the antenna as echoes The transit time of the radar pulses from emission to reception is proportional to the distance and hence to the level The determined level is converted into an...

Page 10: ...ons Display and adjustment module PLICSCOM Document ID 27835 The interface adapter VEGACONNECT enables the connection of communication capable instruments to the USB interface of a PC For parameter adjustment of these instruments the adjustment software PACTware with VEGA DTM is required You can find further information in the operating instructions Interface adapter VEGACONNECT Document ID 32628 ...

Page 11: ...over Document ID 34296 Screwed flanges are available in different versions according to the following standards DIN 2501 EN 1092 1 BS 10 ASME B 16 5 JIS B 2210 1984 GOST 12821 80 You can find additional information in the supplementary instructions manual Flanges according to DIN EN ASME JIS Electronics module VEGAPULS series 60 is a replacement part for radar sensors of VEGAPULS series 60 A diffe...

Page 12: ...arts 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 Process temperature Chemical properties of the medium Abrasion and mechanical influences You can find detailed information on the process conditions in chapter Technical data as w...

Page 13: ...pulled out of the antenna socket 3 Insert the antenna from below into the vessel socket and secure it against falling off 4 Retighten the antenna with hexagon screws to the antenna socket max torque see chapter Technical data Note The radar sensor with rinsing air connection or with antenna exten sion has a notch on the antenna socket for polarization This notch must be aligned with the marking on...

Page 14: ...en it tightly 7 Check if the O ring seal is present on the connection piece and make sure it is not damaged Note A damaged O ring seal must be replaced FKM SHS FPM 70C3 GLT FFKM Kalrez 6375 8 Remount the parabolic antenna 4 9 Fasten compression nut 2 with a wrench width across flats 41 max torque see chapter Technical data 10 Fasten counter nut 3 with a wrench width across flats 36 max torque see ...

Page 15: ...ith flange version Mount the sensor at least 200 mm 7 874 in away from the vessel wall 200 mm 7 87 Fig 5 Mounting the radar sensor on the vessel top If you cannot maintain this distance you should carry out a false signal suppression during setup This applies particularly if buildup on the vessel wall is expected In such cases we recommend repeating the false signal suppression at a later date wit...

Page 16: ...nflowing medium With bulk solids silos with lateral pneumatic filling mounting should not be in the filling stream as the microwave signal will be interferred The optimum mounting position is next to the filling To avoid strong pollution the distance to the filter or dust extraction must be as big as possible ...

Page 17: ...R 68 4 20 mA HART two wire 38294 EN 160707 Fig 7 Mounting of the radar sensor with inflowing medium The socket piece should be dimensioned in such a way that the antenna end protrudes slightly out of the socket Mounting socket ...

Page 18: ...ng with parabolic antenna When using a swivelling holder keep in mind that the distance between antenna and socket gets smaller as the inclination of the sensor increases Additional false reflections may be generated which can influence the measuring result at close range Max torque see chapter Technical data Fig 10 Distance between antenna and socket with horn antenna ...

Page 19: ...sions Socket diameter d Socket length h Recommended anten na diameter 40 mm 100 mm 40 mm 50 mm 150 mm 48 mm 80 mm 250 mm 75 mm 100 mm 500 mm 95 mm 150 mm 800 mm 95 mm Socket diameter d Socket length h Recommended anten na diameter 1 3 9 in 1 2 5 9 in 2 3 9 8 in 3 4 19 7 in 4 6 31 5 in 4 Tip The instrument is also optionally available with an antenna extension The antenna length can be selected eit...

Page 20: ...ume as possible the sensor should be aligned so that the measuring beam reaches the lowest level in the vessel In a cylindrical silo with conical outlet mounting is carried out on a socket It should be positioned on one third up to the half of the vessel radius r r r 1 3 1 2 Fig 13 Orientation If mounting in the centre of the silo is not possible the sensor can be directed to the vessel center by ...

Page 21: ...a between installation position and vessel centre dependent on the measuring distance for inclination angles of 2 10 Distance d m 2 4 6 8 10 2 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 4 0 1 0 3 0 4 0 6 0 7 6 0 2 0 4 0 6 0 8 1 1 8 0 3 0 6 0 8 1 1 1 4 10 0 3 0 7 1 1 1 4 1 8 15 0 5 1 0 1 6 2 1 2 6 20 0 7 1 4 2 1 2 8 3 5 25 0 9 1 7 2 6 3 5 4 4 30 1 0 2 1 3 2 4 2 5 3 Example In a vessel 20 m high the installation position ...

Page 22: ...tion of the radar sensor should be a place where no other equipment or fixtures cross the path of the radar signals Vessel installations such as e g ladders limit switches heating spi rals struts etc can cause false echoes and impair the useful echo Make sure when planning your measuring point that the radar sensor has a clear view to the measured product In case of existing vessel installations a...

Page 23: ...o orient the sensor toward the solid surface A mutual infuence of the sensors is not possible Fig 18 Radar sensors on traverse crane Information Keep in mind that for these applications the sensors are designed for relatively slow level changes When using VEGAPULS SR 68 on a movable bracket the max measuring rate must be observed see chapter Technical data Instruments for a temperature range up to...

Page 24: ...silos the sensors are often mounted in protective boxes These boxes can be for example metal lic closed subsurface enclosures 1 2 Fig 20 Mounting of the instrument in an subsurface enclosure 1 Subsurface enclosure 2 Concrete bottom For this application the minimal amounts of stray radiation from the sensor can be reflected and strengthened by the walls of the subsur face enclosures In the case of ...

Page 25: ...ily structured vessel wall considerable false reflections can be generated Hence the sen sor should be mounted at a large distance from the separating wall The optimal mounting position is on the outer wall of the silo with the sensor directed towards the emptying aperture in the silo center Fig 21 Mounting of VEGAPULS SR 68 in multiple chamber silos Fig 22 Orientation of VEGAPULS SR 68 for emptyi...

Page 26: ...n the antenna system VEGAPULS SR 68 is available with a rinsing air connection The air is distributed via channels in the antenna system and keeps it largely free of dust Fig 23 Purging air connection with horn antenna Fig 24 Purging air connection with parabolic antenna The practice has shown that a pressure of approx 0 2 1 bar provides a sufficient air flow see diagram in chapter Technical data ...

Page 27: ...f additional instruments in the circuit see load values 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 1 for industrial areas screened cable should be used Use cable with round cross section for instruments with housing and cable gland To ensure the seal effect ...

Page 28: ... concen tric tube etc are connected with the internal and external ground terminal on the housing This connection exists either directly via the conductive metallic parts or in case of instruments with external electronics via the screen of the special connection cable You can find specifications on the potential connections inside the instrument in chapter Technical data 5 2 Connecting The voltag...

Page 29: ...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 30: ...on 5 1 2 6 7 8 4 20mA 2 3 4 1 Fig 27 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 ...

Page 31: ...ent 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 30 Terminal compartment Radio module PLICSMOBILE 1 Voltage supply You can find detailed information on connection in the supplementary instructions PLICSM...

Page 32: ...ace 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 32 Terminal compartment double chamber housing Ex d ia 1 Voltage supply signal output 2 Ground terminal for connection of the cable screen 3 4 1 2 Fig 33 Top view of the plug connector 1 Pin 1 2 Pin ...

Page 33: ...PT 3 1 2 Fig 34 View to the electronics compartment with DISADAPT for connection of the external display and adjustment unit 1 DISADAPT 2 Internal plug connection 3 Plug connector M12 x 1 3 4 1 2 Fig 35 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 Blac...

Page 34: ...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 measured value is found the corresponding current ...

Page 35: ...aced by 90 It is not necessary to interrupt the power supply Proceed as follows 1 Unscrew the housing lid 2 Place the display and adjustment module on the electronics in the desired position and turn it to the right until it snaps in 3 Screw housing lid with inspection window tightly back on Disassembly is carried out in reverse order The display and adjustment module is powered by the sensor an a...

Page 36: ...le chamber housing 1 In the electronics compartment 2 In the terminal compartment Note If you intend to retrofit the instrument with a display and adjustment module for continuous measured value indication a higher lid with an inspection glass is required 6 2 Adjustment system 1 2 Fig 39 Display and adjustment elements 1 LC display 2 Adjustment keys OK key Key functions ...

Page 37: ... position changes continuously When the OK and ESC keys are pressed simultaneously for more than 5 s the display returns to the main menu The menu language is then switched over to English Approx 60 minutes after the last pressing of a key an automatic reset to measured value indication is triggered Any values not confirmed with OK will not be saved 6 3 Measured value indication Selection national...

Page 38: ...t copy function Info Instrument name hardware and software version date of manu facture instrument features Information In this operating instructions manual the instrument specific param eters in the menu sections Setup Diagnosis and Additional set tings are described The general parameters in these menu section are described in the operating instructions manual Indicating and adjustment module Y...

Page 39: ...asuring conditions the selection Liquid or Bulk solid should be made in this menu item Through this selection the sensor is adapted perfectly to the product and measurement reliability particularly in products with poor reflec tive properties is considerably increased Enter the requested parameters via the appropriate keys save your settings with OK and jump to the next menu item with the ESC and ...

Page 40: ...ed upright cylindrical spherical Medium speed slow filling and emptying Installations small laterally mounted or large top mounted stirrer Process measurement conditions Relatively smooth product surface High requirements on measurement accuracy Condensation Slight foam generation Overfilling possible Properties sensor Low sensitivity to sporadic false echoes Stable and reliable measured values th...

Page 41: ...ium speed Fast filling and emptying Vessel is filled and emptied very often Vessel tight installation situation Process measurement conditions Condensation buildup on the antenna Foam generation Properties sensor Measurement speed optimized by virtually no averaging Sporadic false echoes are suppressed False signal suppression recommended Standpipe Medium speed very fast filling and emptying Vesse...

Page 42: ...t conditions Condensation on the plastic ceiling In outdoor facilities water and snow on vessel top possible Properties sensor False signals outside the vessel are not taken into consideration False signal suppression recommended Transportable plastic tank Vessel Material and thickness different Measurement through the vessel top Process measurement conditions Measured value jump with vessel chang...

Page 43: ...sitive in the close range Demonstration Adjustment for all applications which are not typically level meas urement Instrument demonstration Object recognition monitoring additional settings required Properties sensor Sensor accepts all measured value changes within the measur ing range immediately High sensitivity to interference because virtually no averaging Caution If liquids with different die...

Page 44: ...ings with OK and jump to the next menu item with the ESC and the key Since the radar sensor is a distance measuring instrument the distance from the sensor to the product surface is measured To indicate the actual level an allocation of the measured distance to the percentage height must be carried out To perform the adjustment enter the distance with full and empty ves sel see the following examp...

Page 45: ...ollows 1 Select the menu item Setup with and confirm with OK Now select with the menu item Min adjustment and confirm with OK 2 Edit the percentage value with OK and set the cursor to the requested position with 3 Set the requested percentage value with and save with OK The cursor jumps now to the distance value 4 Enter the suitable distance value in m for the empty vessel e g distance from the se...

Page 46: ...To damp process dependent measured value fluctuations set an integration time of 0 999 s in this menu item Depending on the sensor type the factory setting is 0 s or 1 s 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 In the menu item Current...

Page 47: ...stment mod ule Caution With active PIN adjustment via PACTware DTM as well as other systems is also blocked In delivery status the PIN is 0000 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 can define the indication of the measured value on the display The default setting for th...

Page 48: ...s When non contact level sensors are used the measurement can be influenced by the respective process conditions In this menu item the measurement reliability of the level echo is displayed as dB value The measurement reliability equals signal strength minus noise The higher the value the more reliable the measurement With a function ing measurement the values are 10 dB In this menu item you can s...

Page 49: ...minated 10 minutes after the last pressing of a key The Echo curve shows the signal strength of the echoes over the measuring range in dB The signal strength enables an evaluation of the quality of the measurement The False signal suppression displays the saved false echoes see menu Additional settings of the empty vessel with signal strength in dB over the measuring range A comparison of echo cur...

Page 50: ...ared with the current echo curve In this menu item you select the measured variable of the system and the temperature unit The following circumstances cause interfering reflections and can influence the measurement High sockets Vessel internals such as struts Agitators Buildup or welded joints on vessel walls Note A false signal suppression detects marks and saves these false signals so that they ...

Page 51: ...he vessel Extend is used to extend an already created false signal suppres sion This is useful if a false signal suppression was carried out with too high a level and not all false signals could be detected When selecting Extend the distance to the product surface of the created false signal suppression is displayed This value can now be changed and the false signal suppression can be extended to ...

Page 52: ...d in the menu Setup In delivery status the PIN is 0000 In this menu item the internal clock of the sensor is adjusted With a reset certain parameter adjustments carried out by the user are reset The following reset functions are available Delivery status Restoring the parameter settings at the time of ship ment from the factory incl the order specific settings A created false signal suppression us...

Page 53: ...t value Setup Measurement loop name Sensor Medium Liquid Water Bulk solids Crushed stones gravel Application Storage tank Silo Vessel form Vessel bottom dished form Vessel top dished form Vessel height Measur ing range Recommended measuring range see Technical data in the supplement Min adjustment Recommended measuring range see Technical data in the supplement Max adjustment 0 000 m d Damping 0 0...

Page 54: ...tems Distance unit tem perature unit and linearization The values of the user programmable linearization curve The copied data are permanently saved in an EEPROM memory in the display 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 sensor exchange The type and the volume of the copied dat...

Page 55: ...nt module the data in the sensor can be saved in the display and adjustment module The procedure is described in the menu Additional adjust ments in the menu item Copy device settings The data remain there permanently even if the sensor power supply fails The following data or settings for adjustment of the display and ad justment module are saved All data of the menu Setup and Display In the menu...

Page 56: ...ignal cable 1 Sensor 2 HART resistance 250 Ω optional depending on evaluation 3 Connection cable with 2 mm pins and terminals 4 Processing system PLC Voltage supply 5 Interface adapter for example VEGACONNECT 4 Note With power supply units with integrated HART resistance internal resistance approx 250 Ω an additional external resistance is not necessary This applies e g to the VEGA instruments VEG...

Page 57: ...test DTM Collection Furthermore not all described functions are included in older firmware versions You can download the latest instrument software from our homepage A description of the update procedure is also available in the Internet Further setup steps are described in the operating instructions manu al DTM Collection PACTware attached to each DTM Collection and which can also be downloaded f...

Page 58: ...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 3 Saving the parameter adjustment data We recommend documenting or saving the parameter adjustment data via PACTware That wa...

Page 59: ...e 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 int...

Page 60: ...cs temperature When the instrument is shipped the measured value memory is active and stores distance measurement certainty and electronics temperature every 3 minutes 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 dele...

Page 61: ...f specification Maintenance requirement and explained by pictographs 4 1 2 3 Fig 44 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 operat...

Page 62: ... difference between min and max 10 mm Bit 1 of Byte 0 5 F025 Error in the linearization table Index markers are not continuously rising for example illogical value pairs Check linearization table Delete table Create new Bit 2 of Byte 0 5 F036 No operable software Failed or interrupted software update Repeat software update Check electronics version Exchanging the elec tronics Send instrument for r...

Page 63: ...e an instrument with bigger measuring range Bit 10 of Byte 0 5 F265 Measurement function dis turbed Sensor no longer carries out a measurement Operating voltage too low Check operating voltage Carry out a reset Disconnect operating voltage briefly Bit 11 of Byte 0 5 The following table shows the error codes and text messages in the status message Function check and provides information on causes a...

Page 64: ...ir Bit 1 of Byte 14 24 M502 Error in the diagnosis memory Hardware error EEPROM Exchanging the elec tronics Send instrument for repair Bit 2 of Byte 14 24 M503 Meas reliability too low The echo noise ratio is too small for reliable measurement Check installation and process conditions Clean the antenna Change polarisation direction Use instrument with higher sensitivity Bit 3 of Byte 14 24 M504 Er...

Page 65: ...y correct according to chapter Wiring plan Voltage supply missing Check cables for breaks repair if necessary Operating voltage too low or load resistance too high Check adapt if necessary Current signal greater than 22 mA or less than 3 6 mA Electronics module in the sensor defective Exchange the instrument or send it in for repair The below tables show typical examples of application related mea...

Page 66: ...p type of medium dished bottom high dielectric constant and adapt if necessary The level echo cannot be distin guished from the false signal at a false signal position jumps to multiple echo Remove reduce false signal minimize interfering installa tions by changing the polariza tion direction Chose a more suitable installa tion position Transverse reflection from an extraction funnel amplitude of ...

Page 67: ...en product surface e g an extrac tion funnel Check parameter Type of medium 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 S...

Page 68: ... 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 in the download area of our homepage www vega com Caution Instruments with approvals can be bound to certain software versio...

Page 69: ...asset management and service VEGAPULS SR 68 4 20 mA HART two wire 38294 EN 160707 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 70: ...ng 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 i...

Page 71: ...ls non wetted parts Ʋ Ʋ Plastic housing plastic PBT Polyester Ʋ Ʋ Aluminium die casting housing Aluminium die casting AlSi10Mg powder coated basis Polyester Ʋ Ʋ Stainless steel housing 316L Ʋ Ʋ Seal between housing and housing lid Silicone SI 850 R NBR silicone free Ʋ Ʋ Inspection window in housing cover optional Polycarbonate Ʋ Ʋ Ground terminal 316L Ohmic contact Between ground terminal process ...

Page 72: ...ence plane for the measurement is the sealing surface on the hexagon or the lower side of the flange 3 4 2 1 Fig 54 Data of the input variable 1 Reference plane 2 Measured variable max measuring range 3 Antenna length 4 Utilisable measuring range Max measuring range 30 m 98 43 ft Recommended meas range depending on the antenna diameter Ʋ Ʋ ø 40 mm 1 575 in up to 15 m 49 21 ft Ʋ Ʋ ø 48 mm 1 89 in u...

Page 73: ...mation on Manufacturer ID Device ID Device Revision See website of HART Communication Foundation 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 kPa 12 5 15 4 psig Installation reference conditions Ʋ Ʋ Min distance to internal installations 200 mm 7 874 in...

Page 74: ...c fields acc to EN 61326 150 µA Characteristics and performance data Measuring frequency K band 26 GHz technology Measuring cycle time approx 700 ms Step response time3 3 s Beam angle4 Ʋ Ʋ Horn antenna ø 40 mm 1 575 in 20 Ʋ Ʋ Horn antenna ø 48 mm 1 89 in 15 Ʋ Ʋ Horn antenna ø 75 mm 2 953 in 10 Ʋ Ʋ Horn antenna ø 95 mm 3 74 in 8 Ʋ Ʋ Parabolic antenna 3 Emitted HF power depending on the parameter ad...

Page 75: ...Pa 14 5 14 5 psig not sealing Vessel pressure relating to the flange nominal pressure stage see supplementary instructions manual Flanges ac cording to DIN EN ASME JIS Vibration resistance Ʋ Ʋ Horn antenna 4 g at 5 200 Hz according to EN 60068 2 6 vibration with resonance Ʋ Ʋ Parabolic antenna 1 g at 5 200 Hz according to EN 60068 2 6 vibration with resonance Shock resistance Ʋ Ʋ Horn antenna 100 ...

Page 76: ...ar 29 0 psig 4 8 m3 h 4 0 m3 h Thread G Closure with Ʋ Ʋ Non Ex Dust protection cover of PE Ʋ Ʋ Ex Threaded plug of 316Ti Reflux valve unmounted as option with non Ex version included in the scope of delivery with Ex version Ʋ Ʋ Material 316Ti Ʋ Ʋ Seal FKM SHS FPM 70C3 GLT FFKM Kalrez 6375 Ʋ Ʋ for tube diameter 6 mm Ʋ Ʋ Opening pressure 0 5 bar 7 25 psig Ʋ Ʋ Nominal pressure stage PN 250 Electrome...

Page 77: ... Ʋ Ʋ Max length 180 m 590 6 ft Ʋ Ʋ Min bending radius 25 mm 0 984 in with 25 C 77 F Ʋ Ʋ Diameter approx 8 mm 0 315 in Ʋ Ʋ Colour Non Ex version Black Ʋ Ʋ Colour Ex version Blue Display and adjustment module Display element Display with backlight Measured value indication Ʋ Ʋ Number of digits 5 Ʋ Ʋ Size of digits W x H 7 x 13 mm Adjustment elements 4 keys Protection rating Ʋ Ʋ unassembled IP 20 Ʋ Ʋ...

Page 78: ... d ia instrument with ship approval 15 35 V DC Operating voltage UB illuminated display and adjustment module Ʋ Ʋ Non Ex instrument 16 35 V DC Ʋ Ʋ Ex ia instrument 16 30 V DC Ʋ Ʋ Ex d ia instrument No lighting integrated ia barrier Reverse voltage protection Integrated Permissible residual ripple Non Ex Ex ia instrument Ʋ Ʋ for 9 6 V UB 14 V 0 7 Veff 16 400 Hz Ʋ Ʋ for 18 V UB 36 V 1 0 Veff 16 400 ...

Page 79: ...ecifications 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 under www vega com VEGA Tools and Instrument search as well as in the download area 11 2 Dimensions The following dimensional drawings represent only an extract of all possible versions Detailed dimensional drawin...

Page 80: ...ted display and adjustment module the housing is 9 mm 0 35 in higher 1 Single chamber version 2 Double chamber version Aluminium housing with protection rating IP 66 IP 68 1 bar 120 mm 4 72 105 mm 4 13 116 mm 4 57 150 mm 5 91 ø 86 mm 3 39 ø 86 mm 3 39 M20x1 5 NPT M16x1 5 2 M20x1 5 M20x1 5 1 Fig 58 Housing version with protection rating IP 66 IP 68 1 bar with integrated display and adjustment modul...

Page 81: ...chamber version electropolished 2 Single chamber version precision casting 3 Double chamber version precision casting Stainless steel housing with protection rating IP 66 IP 68 1 bar 117 mm 4 61 103 mm 4 06 ø 79 mm 3 11 120 mm 4 72 105 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 60 Housing version with protection rating IP 66 IP 68 1 b...

Page 82: ...ded version mm inch 38 mm 1 50 22 mm 0 87 22 mm 0 87 SW 46 mm 1 81 8 50 16 93 3 94 ø1 58 ø1 89 ø2 95 ø3 74 4 72 x y 100 ø40 120 ø48 216 ø75 430 ø95 1 2 3 4 x y 1 2 3 4 x y G1 A 1 NPT x y 2 1 144 mm 5 67 Fig 61 VEGAPULS SR 68 horn antenna in threaded version 1 Standard 2 With temperature adapter up to 250 C ...

Page 83: ... SR 68 horn antenna in flange version x y 2 1 165 mm 6 5 60 mm 2 36 mm inch 8 50 16 93 3 94 ø1 58 ø1 89 ø2 95 ø3 74 4 72 x y 100 ø40 120 ø48 216 ø75 430 ø95 1 2 3 4 x y 1 2 3 4 Fig 62 VEGAPULS SR 68 horn antenna in flange version 1 Standard 2 With temperature adapter up to 250 C ...

Page 84: ... holder 2 0 m m 0 7 9 2 0 m m 0 7 9 max 15 0 59 4 0 m m 1 5 8 1 4 6 m m 5 7 5 x y x y 3 94 ø 1 58 ø 1 89 ø 2 95 ø 3 74 4 72 8 50 16 93 x y 100 ø 40 120 ø 48 216 ø 75 430 ø 95 1 2 3 4 x y 1 2 3 4 mm inch 2 1 Fig 63 VEGAPULS SR 68 horn antenna and swivelling holder 1 Standard 2 With temperature adapter up to 250 C ...

Page 85: ...8294 EN 160707 VEGAPULS SR 68 parabolic antenna and swivelling holder 1 3 0 m m 5 1 2 ø 243 mm 9 57 1 4 0 m m 1 5 8 max 15 0 59 1 2 0 m m 4 7 2 2 Fig 64 VEGAPULS SR 68 parabolic antenna and swivelling holder 1 Standard 2 With temperature adapter up to 200 C ...

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Page 87: ...48 Error codes 63 Event memory 60 F False signal suppression 50 Fault rectification 64 Functional principle 9 H HART 56 HART mode 54 I Instrument units 50 Instrument version 55 L Language 47 Linearisation curve 51 Lock adjustment 47 M Main menu 38 Meas certainty 48 Measured value memory 60 Measurement loop name 38 Mounting socket 17 N NAMUR NE 107 61 62 64 O Overfill protection according to WHG 52...

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