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Operating Instructions

Capacitive level switch

VEGAPOINT 11

Transistor (PNP)

Document ID: 56622

Summary of Contents for VEGAPOINT 11

Page 1: ...Operating Instructions Capacitive level switch VEGAPOINT 11 Transistor PNP Document ID 56622 ...

Page 2: ...s 11 4 2 Mounting instructions 12 5 Connecting to power supply 14 5 1 Preparing the connection 14 5 2 Connecting 15 5 3 Wiring plan 15 5 4 Switch on phase 15 6 Setup 16 6 1 Indication of the switching status 16 6 2 Function table 16 7 Diagnostics and servicing 17 7 1 Maintenance 17 7 2 Rectify faults 17 7 3 Diagnosis fault messages 17 7 4 How to proceed if a repair is necessary 19 8 Dismount 20 8 ...

Page 3: ...3 Contents VEGAPOINT 11 Transistor PNP 56622 EN 221012 10 5 Trademark 26 Editing status 2022 09 27 ...

Page 4: ...efers to the Docu ment ID By entering the Document ID on www vega com you will reach the document download Information note tip This symbol indicates helpful additional infor mation and tips for successful work Note This symbol indicates notes to prevent failures malfunctions damage to devices or plants Caution Non observance of the information marked with this symbol may result in personal injury...

Page 5: ...s 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 operator is responsi ble for the trouble free operation of the instrument When measuring aggressive or corrosive media that can cause a dangerous situation if the instrument malfunctions the operator has to implement suit...

Page 6: ... 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 A Class 2 power supply unit has to be used for the installation in the USA and Canada ...

Page 7: ... instructions manual applies to the following instrument versions Hardware version from 1 0 1 Software version from 1 2 5 The VEGAPOINT 11 consists of the components Housing with integrated electronics Process fitting Plug A B 1 2 3 4 5 Fig 1 VEGAPOINT 11 A Device version with full metal housing 316L B Device version with housing 316L and plastic 1 Plug connection 2 360 status indication 3 Instrum...

Page 8: ...umber of your instrument There you can find the following information about the instrument Order data Documentation Software Alternatively you can find all via your smartphone Scan the QR code on the type label of the device or Enter serial number manually in the VEGA Tools app available free of charge in the respective stores 3 2 Principle of operation The VEGAPOINT 11 is a capacitive point level...

Page 9: ... full metal housing 3 4 Packaging transport and storage Your instrument was protected by packaging during transport Its capacity to handle normal loads during transport is assured by a test based on ISO 4180 The packaging consists of environment friendly recyclable card board For special versions PE foam or PE foil is also used Dispose of the packaging material via specialised recycling companies ...

Page 10: ...onditions Relative moisture 20 85 3 5 Accessories The instructions for the listed accessories can be found in the down load area on our homepage Various threaded and hygienic sockets are available for devices with threaded version You can find further information in chapter Technical Data Storage and transport temperature Threaded and hygienic socket ...

Page 11: ... mounting that all parts of the instrument ex posed to the process are suitable for the existing process conditions These are mainly Active measuring component Process fitting Process seal Process conditions in particular are Process pressure Process temperature Chemical properties of the medium Abrasion and mechanical influences The VEGAPOINT 11 can be mounted in any position The instrument must ...

Page 12: ...mage to the measuring tip will destroy the instrument Use the hexagon above the thread for screwing in After mounting make sure that the process fitting is screwed in cor rectly and thus securely seals even at maximum process pressure 4 2 Mounting instructions In adhesive and viscous media the surfaces of the sensor should protrude into the vessel to avoid buildup Therefore mounting bosses should ...

Page 13: ...ea A Not recommended danger of air inclusions B Not recommended Danger of buildup If VEGAPOINT 11 is mounted in the filling stream unwanted false measurement signals can be generated For this reason mount VE GAPOINT 11 at a position in the vessel where no disturbances e g from filling openings agitators etc can occur Inflowing medium ...

Page 14: ...ble internal or external limitation of the output current Keep in mind the following additional factors that influence the operat ing voltage Lower output voltage of the power supply unit under nominal load Influence of additional instruments in the circuit see load values in chapter Technical data The instrument is connected with standard four wire cable If electro magnetic interference is expect...

Page 15: ... cable with plug De pending on the version protection IP66 IP67 or IP69 5 3 Wiring plan For connection to binary inputs of a PLC 2 2 out 2 out 1 1 2 4 1 3 Fig 7 Wiring plan M12 x 1 plug Transistor output three wire 1 Voltage supply 2 PNP switching Contact plug connector Function Polarity 1 Voltage supply 2 Transistor output 2 3 Voltage supply 4 Transistor output 1 5 4 Switch on phase After switchi...

Page 16: ...hts up power supply connected sensor output low impedance Red lights shortcircuit or overload in the load circuit sensor output high impedance Red flashing Error at sensor or electronics sensor output high impedance or device is in simulation 6 2 Function table The following table provides an overview of the switching conditions depending on the set mode and the level factory setting Coverage Swit...

Page 17: ...etermined this way and the faults quickly rectified 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 VEGA service hotline under the phone no 49 1805 858550 The hotline is also available outside normal...

Page 18: ...ut the error codes from the IO Link data Under Device Status ISDU 36 you can find the status of the device Failure Error Red control lamp lights up Error Cause Rectification F013 no measured value available Error in the electronics Restart instrument If the error occurs again replace the device F080 General software error Restart instrument F105 Measured value is determined Device is still in the ...

Page 19: ... repair is necessary You can find an instrument return form as well as detailed information about the procedure in the download area of our homepage By doing this you help us carry out the repair quickly and without having to call back for needed information Proceed as follows in case of repair Print and fill out one form per instrument Clean the instrument and pack it damage proof Attach the comp...

Page 20: ...sures or tem peratures as well as aggressive or toxic media Avoid this by taking appropriate protective measures 8 2 Disposal Pass the instrument on to a specialised recycling company and do not use the municipal collecting points Remove any batteries in advance if they can be removed from the device and dispose of them separately If personal data is stored on the old device to be disposed of dele...

Page 21: ...electrical conductors and radiated emissions must be taken into account as is usual with a class A instrument according to EN 61326 1 When the device is mounted in metal containers or tubes the interfer ence resistance requirements of IEC EN 61326 for Industrial environ ment and the NAMUR recommendation EMC NE21 are met If the device is to be used in other environments the electromagnetic compatib...

Page 22: ... version EPDM Ʋ Ʋ Process seal Klingersil C 4400 Ʋ Ʋ Process fittings 316L Materials non wetted parts Ʋ Ʋ Housing 316L and plastic Polycarbonate or 316L Ʋ Ʋ Device seal Hygienic design AC and AM 5 EPDM Weight approx 200 g 0 441 lbs General data Process fittings Ʋ Ʋ Pipe thread cylindrical DIN 3852 A or ISO 228 1 G G G1 Ʋ Ʋ Pipe thread conical ASME B1 20 1 NPT NPT 1 NPT Ʋ Ʋ Metric fine thread cylin...

Page 23: ...istance IK05 acc to IEC 62262 Process conditions Process pressure 1 25 bar 100 2500 kPa 14 5 363 psig Process temperature 20 100 C 4 212 F 1 2 0 C 32 F 20 C 4 F 40 C 104 F 20 C 68 F 80 C 176 F 60 C 140 F 40 C 40 F 0 C 32 F 70 C 158 F 50 C 122 F 40 C 40 F 100 C 212 F Fig 8 Dependendency ambient temperature to process temperature 1 Ambient temperature in C F 2 Process temperature in C F SIP process ...

Page 24: ...g Connection technology Protection according to EN 60529 IEC 529 Protection according to UL 50 M12 x 1 plug IP66 IP67 IP69 NEMA 6P Altitude above sea level up to 5000 m 16404 ft Overvoltage category I Protection rating IEC 61010 1 III Pollution degree 4 10 2 Dimensions VEGAPOINT 11 standard version thread 41 mm 1 61 10 mm 0 39 ø 18 mm 0 71 G1 2 G3 4 G1 98 4 mm 3 87 M12 x 1 ø 21 5 mm 0 85 15 mm 0 5...

Page 25: ...98 4 mm 3 87 SW22 M12 x 1 12 5 mm 0 49 ø 30 mm 1 18 ø 50 5 mm 1 99 ø 21 5 mm 0 85 1 2 Fig 10 VEGAPOINT 11 hygienic version Thread 1 Thread G for hygienic threaded adapter DIN ISO 228 1 with M12 x 1 plug connection 2 VEGAPOINT 11 hygienic version in threaded adapter Clamp Keep in mind that the total length is extended by the plug connection ...

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Page 27: ...27 Notes VEGAPOINT 11 Transistor PNP 56622 EN 221012 ...

Page 28: ...ning scope 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 2022 Phone 49 7836 50 0 E mail info de vega com www vega com ...

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