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VEGAPULS 64 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire

51141-EN-160815

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).

Electronics module

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Page 1: ...Operating Instructions Radar sensor for continuous level measurement of liquids VEGAPULS 64 4 20 mA HART two wire Document ID 51141...

Page 2: ...s 16 4 2 Mounting versions plastic horn antenna 16 4 3 Mounting preparations mounting strap 19 4 4 Mounting instructions 20 4 5 Measurement setup Flow 26 5 Connecting to power supply 5 1 Preparing the...

Page 3: ...Software update 66 9 7 How to proceed if a repair is necessary 66 10 Dismount 10 1 Dismounting steps 67 10 2 Disposal 67 11 Supplement 11 1 Technical data 68 11 2 Radio astronomy stations 80 11 3 Dim...

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...

Page 5: ...tions 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...

Page 6: ...for Europe The instrument was tested according to the latest issues of the har monized standards EN 302372 Tank Level Probing Radar EN 302729 Level Probing Radar It is hence approved for use inside a...

Page 7: ...onditions This device may not cause interference and This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device This device is approved for unrest...

Page 8: ...e done by trained installers in strict compliance with the manufacturer s instructions This device shall be installed only at fixed locations The LPR device shall not operate while being moved or whil...

Page 9: ...s L appareil LPR ne doit pas tre utilis pendant qu il est en train d tre d plac ou se trouve dans un conteneur en mouvement Les applications portables sont interdites La vente des particuliers est int...

Page 10: ...51141 EN 160815 tection The environment management system is certified according to DIN EN ISO 14001 Please help us fulfil this obligation by observing the environmental instructions in this manual Ch...

Page 11: ...abel 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 Operat...

Page 12: ...spective scope of delivery results from the order specification 3 2 Principle of operation VEGAPULS 64 is a radar sensor for continuous level measurement of liquids The small process fittings offer pa...

Page 13: ...ible transit damage immediately at receipt Ascertained transit damage or con cealed defects must be appropriately dealt with Up to the time of installation the packages must be left closed and stored...

Page 14: ...ote 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 T6...

Page 15: ...dule 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...

Page 16: ...um Abrasion and mechanical influences You can find detailed information on the process conditions in chapter Technical data as well as on the type label As a standard feature the VEGAPULS 64 is separa...

Page 17: ...sensor up to 180 for optimal orientation and rotating for optimal connection Fig 3 Ceiling mounting via the mounting strap with length 300 mm As an alternative the strap mounting is carried out horizo...

Page 18: ...is suitable for different vessel flanges DN 80 ASME 3 and JIS 80 It comes not sealed against the radar sensor and can thus only be used unpressurized It can be retrofitted on instruments with single...

Page 19: ...al data Required tools Allen wrench size 4 There are two different variants of screwing the strap to the sensor see following illustration 1 2 Fig 8 Mounting strap for screwing to the sensor 1 For ang...

Page 20: ...st be used for the flange screws We recommended elastic washers or detent edged rings Screw size Disc spring type Article no M16 5 8 Detent edged ring Gross VS KD 2 32880 M20 3 4 Detent edged ring Gro...

Page 21: ...ase keep this in mind when mounting or making changes later When mounting the sensor keep a distance of at least 200 mm 7 874 in from the vessel wall If the sensor is installed in the center of dished...

Page 22: ...uct Fig 14 Mounting of the radar sensor with inflowing medium The socket piece should be dimensioned in such a way that the an tenna end protrudes at least 5 mm 0 2 in out of the socket ca 5 mm Fig 15...

Page 23: ...d h Fig 16 Socket mounting with deviating socket dimensions Socket diameter d Socket length h 40 mm 50 mm 150 mm 80 mm 200 mm 100 mm 300 mm 150 mm 500 mm Socket diameter d Socket length h 1 2 5 9 in 3...

Page 24: ...50 mm 150 mm 80 mm 200 mm 100 mm 300 mm 150 mm 500 mm Socket diameter d Socket length h 2 5 9 in 3 11 8 in 4 15 8 in 6 19 7 in In liquids direct the sensor as perpendicular as possible to the prod uct...

Page 25: ...or has a clear view to the measured product In case of existing vessel installations a false signal suppression should be carried out during setup If large vessel installations such as struts or suppo...

Page 26: ...ormation on flow measurement Detailed planning information is available from flume manufacturers and in special literature h max 2 x h max 90 4 3 4 hmax 90 2 3 1 Fig 23 Flow measurement with rectangul...

Page 27: ...hmax 1 B Fig 24 Flow measurement with Khafagi Venturi flume hmax max filling of the flume B tightest constriction in the flume 1 Position sensor 2 Venturi flume In general the following points must be...

Page 28: ...apter 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 are...

Page 29: ...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...

Page 30: ...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 screwdriv...

Page 31: ...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 dis...

Page 32: ...cted connection cable 1 brown and blue to power supply or to the processing system 2 Shielding 5 6 Switch on phase After connecting the instrument to power supply or after a voltage recurrence the ins...

Page 33: ...ed 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...

Page 34: ...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 indicat...

Page 35: ...sition 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 minu...

Page 36: ...the measured value indication is carried out through the or ESC keys or automatically after 3 s You can find Extended adjustment in the next sub chapter 6 5 Parameter adjustment Extended adjustment Th...

Page 37: ...comprises Capital letters from A Z Numbers from 0 9 Special characters _ blanks In this menu item you select the distance unit and the temperature unit For the distance units you can choose between m...

Page 38: ...y to sporadic false echoes Stable and reliable measured values through averaging High accuracy because not set for max speed False signal suppression recommended Storage tank on ships Cargo Tank Mediu...

Page 39: ...t can go through the bot tom Process measurement conditions Condensation on the plastic ceiling In outdoor facilities water and snow on vessel top possible Properties sensor False signals outside the...

Page 40: ...measured values through frequent averag ing Insensitive in the close range Rain water spillover weir Rate of level change slow level change Process measurement conditions Ice and condensation on the a...

Page 41: ...he ESC and the key Caution If liquids with different dielectric constants separate in the vessel for example through condensation the radar sensor can detect under certain circumstances only the mediu...

Page 42: ...an find specifications on the reference plane in chapter Technical data The actual level is calculated on the basis of these settings The actual product level during this adjustment is not important b...

Page 43: ...ntage 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 sensor to the vessel bottom correspondi...

Page 44: ...ble without entering a PIN Select menu items and show data Read data from the sensor into the display and adjustment mod ule Releasing the sensor adjustment is also possible in any menu item by enteri...

Page 45: ...hnical data In delivery status the lighting is switched on In this menu item the device status is displayed The min and max measured value the measurement certainty as well as the min and max electron...

Page 46: ...tion During simulation the simulated value is outputted as 4 20 mA cur rent value and as digital HART signal The status message within the context of the asset management function is Maintenance To de...

Page 47: ...out by the user are reset to the default values see below table Proceed as follows 1 Select with under Additional adjustments the menu item Reset and confirm with OK 2 Confirm with OK and select the r...

Page 48: ...strument Menu Menu item Default value Setup Measurement loop name Sensor Units Distance in m Temperature in C Application Medium Water solution Application Storage tank Vessel top Dished form Vessel b...

Page 49: ...e written into one or more sen sors or kept as backup for a possible electronics exchange Note Before the data are saved in the sensor a safety check is carried out to determine if the data match the...

Page 50: ...etected Proceed as follows 1 Select with the menu item False signal suppression and confirm with OK 2 Confirm again with OK 3 Confirm again with OK 4 Confirm again with OK and enter the actual distanc...

Page 51: ...n curves are preprogrammed for these vessels They represent the correlation between the level percentage and vessel volume The linearization applies to the measured value indication and the current ou...

Page 52: ...a display and adjustment module the data in the sensor can be saved in the display and adjustment module The procedure is described in the menu Additional adjust ments in the menu item Copy device set...

Page 53: ...ignal cable 1 Sensor 2 HART resistance 250 optional depending on evaluation 3 Connection cable with 2 mm pins and terminals 4 Processing system PLC Voltage supply 5 Interface adapter for example VEGAC...

Page 54: ...t 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...

Page 55: ...k 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 Sof...

Page 56: ...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 C...

Page 57: ...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...

Page 58: ...pecification Maintenance requirement and explained by pictographs 4 1 2 3 Fig 38 Pictographs of the status messages 1 Failure red 2 Out of specification yellow 3 Function check orange 4 Maintenance bl...

Page 59: ...ifference 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...

Page 60: ...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...

Page 61: ...M501 Error in the non active lin earization table Hardware error EEPROM Exchanging the elec tronics Send instrument for repair Bit 1 of Byte 14 24 M502 Error in the event memory Hardware error EEPROM...

Page 62: ...iminate them Error Cause Rectification 4 20 mA signal not sta ble Fluctuations of the measured variable Set damping appropriate to the instrument via the display and adjustment module or PACTware DTM...

Page 63: ...ipe hence running time error small measurement error close to 100 large error close to 0 Check parameter Application with respect to vessel form adapt if necessary bypass standpipe diameter 2 Measured...

Page 64: ...l time 0 Amplitude of a multiple echo vessel top product surface is larger than the level echo Check parameter Application especially vessel top type of medium dished bottom high dielectric constant a...

Page 65: ...l suppression in the close range by editing With bulk solids use radar sen sor with purging air connection Depending on the reason for the fault and the measures taken the steps described in chapter S...

Page 66: ...ware 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 Instrum...

Page 67: ...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 mat...

Page 68: ...th integrated antenna Process fitting 316L Antenna PEEK seal antenna system FKM FFKM Process seal Klingersil C 4400 Flange with encapsulated antenna system Flange 316L Flange plating PTFE Antenna enca...

Page 69: ...5 lbf ft Max torques plastic horn antenna Mounting screws mounting strap on sensor housing 4 Nm 2 950 lbf ft Flange screws compression flange DN 80 5 Nm 3 689 lbf ft Flange screws adapter flange DN 1...

Page 70: ...to 20 m 65 62 ft Plastic horn antenna up to 30 m 98 43 ft Flange with encapsulated antenna system DN 50 2 up to 25 m 82 02 ft Flange with encapsulated antenna system from DN 80 3 up to 30 m 98 43 ft...

Page 71: ...cording to DIN EN 61298 1 Temperature 18 30 C 64 86 F Relative humidity 45 75 Air pressure 860 1060 mbar 86 106 kPa 12 5 15 4 psig Installation reference conditions Min distance to internal installati...

Page 72: ...apsulated antenna system 1 Reference plane 2 Antenna edge 3 Recommended measuring range Repeatability 1 mm Deviation with bulk solids The values depend to a great extent on the application Binding spe...

Page 73: ...1 m 3 W cm Ambient conditions Ambient storage and transport tempera ture 40 80 C 40 176 F Process conditions For the process conditions please also note the specifications on the type label The lowest...

Page 74: ...enic fitting with encapsulated anten na system PTFE PTFE 40 130 C 40 266 F FKM A P 75 5 VA 75F 20 130 C 4 266 F EPDM A P 75 5 KW75F 40 130 C 40 266 F FFKM Kalrez 6375 15 130 C 5 266 F Ambient temperat...

Page 75: ...t temperature Process temperature thread G and G1 with integrated horn antenna up to 200 C 392 F A Ambient temperature B Process temperature 1 Aluminium housing 2 Plastic housing 3 Stainless steel hou...

Page 76: ...Aluminium housing 2 Plastic housing 3 Stainless steel housing precision casting 4 Stainless steel housing electropolished 0 C 32 F 40 C 40 F 80 C 176 F 57 C 135 F 60 C 140 F 52 C 126 F 67 C 159 F 200...

Page 77: ...rding to EN 60068 2 6 vibration with resonance with mounting strap 1 g at 5 200 Hz according to EN 60068 2 6 vibration with resonance Vibration resistance Thread with integrated horn antenna flange wi...

Page 78: ...rt Cable diameter 4 5 8 5 mm 5 9 mm 6 12 mm 7 12 mm 10 14 mm PA NBR Brass nickel plated NBR Stainless steel NBR Wire cross section spring loaded terminals Massive wire stranded wire 0 2 2 5 mm AWG 24...

Page 79: ...nt unit Data transmission Digital I C Bus Connection cable Four wire Sensor version Configuration connection cable Cable length max Standard cable Special cable Screened 4 20 mA HART 50 m Integrated c...

Page 80: ...ar IP 68 1 bar Type 6P Stainless steel electro polished Single chamber IP 66 IP 68 0 2 bar Type 6P Stainless steel precision casting Single chamber IP 66 IP 68 0 2 bar IP 68 1 bar Type 6P Double chamb...

Page 81: ...8 N 03 23 34 W Sweden Onsala 57 23 45 N 11 55 35 E 11 3 Dimensions The following dimensional drawings represent only an extract of all possible versions Detailed dimensional drawings can be downloaded...

Page 82: ...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 1...

Page 83: ...amber 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...

Page 84: ...VEGAPULS 64 plastic horn antenna with compression flange 126 mm 4 96 10 5 mm 0 41 19 mm 0 75 75 mm 2 95 115 mm 4 53 156 mm 6 14 200 mm 7 87 21 mm 0 83 107 mm 4 21 1 Fig 67 Radar sensor with compressi...

Page 85: ...flange and rinsing connection 126 mm 4 96 14 7 mm 0 58 10 5 mm 0 41 26 5 mm 1 04 19 mm 0 75 75 mm 2 95 156 mm 6 14 200 mm 7 87 21 mm 0 83 107 mm 4 21 1 2 3 Fig 68 Radar sensor with compression flange...

Page 86: ...51141 EN 160815 VEGAPULS 64 plastic horn antenna with adapter flange 2 1 144 mm 5 67 36 5 mm 1 44 20 mm 0 79 17 5 mm 0 69 75 mm 2 95 98 mm 3 86 180 mm 7 09 220 mm 8 66 Fig 69 Radar sensor with adapter...

Page 87: ...ic horn antenna mit adapter flange und rinsing connection 3 2 1 170 mm 6 69 62 5 mm 2 46 20 mm 0 79 34 7 mm 1 37 75 mm 2 95 98 mm 3 86 180 mm 7 09 220 mm 8 66 Fig 70 VEGAPULS 64 adapter flange and rin...

Page 88: ...n antenna with mounting strap 125 mm 4 92 2 5 mm 0 10 75 mm 2 95 107 mm 4 21 115 mm 4 53 300 mm 11 81 19 mm 0 75 98 mm 3 86 6 mm 0 24 8 5 mm 0 34 9 mm 0 35 85 mm 3 35 12 mm 0 47 9 mm 0 35 12 mm 0 47 1...

Page 89: ...m 2 40 24 mm 0 94 SW 36 mm 1 42 G TB 25 mm 0 98 61 mm 2 40 24 mm 0 94 SW 36 mm 1 42 NPT G1 101 mm 3 98 33 mm 1 31 42 5 mm 1 67 42 5 mm 1 67 1 NPT SW 55 mm 2 17 101 mm 3 98 33 mm 1 31 SW 55 mm 2 17 TC...

Page 90: ...3 50 19 mm 0 75 45 mm 1 77 102 mm 4 02 19 mm 0 75 Fig 73 VEGAPULS 64 encapsulated antenna system DN 50 1 Version up to 130 C 266 F 2 Version up to 200 C 392 F 181 mm 7 13 129 mm 5 08 32 mm 1 25 75 mm...

Page 91: ...6 32 mm 1 25 40 mm 1 57 89 8 mm 3 53 79 mm 3 12 106 mm 4 17 19 mm 0 75 69 9 mm 2 75 45 mm 1 77 68 5 mm 2 70 Rd 110x1 6 Rd 78x1 6 40 mm 1 57 32 mm 1 25 97 mm 3 82 75 mm 2 95 99 mm 3 91 40 mm 1 57 CE RA...

Page 92: ...mm 2 76 45 mm 1 77 65 mm 2 56 Rd 70 x 1 6 Q1 19 mm 0 75 70 mm 2 76 45 mm 1 77 40 mm 1 57 40 mm 1 57 40 mm 1 57 65 mm 2 56 58 mm 2 30 31 mm 1 23 50 mm 1 97 40 mm 1 57 53 mm 2 09 36 mm 1 41 50 mm 1 97 9...

Page 93: ...tenna system 3 LA 19 mm 0 75 69 mm 2 72 23 mm 0 91 52 mm 2 03 40 mm 1 57 19 mm 0 75 69 mm 2 72 39 mm 1 54 52 mm 2 03 40 mm 1 57 90 mm 3 54 LB Fig 77 VEGAPULS 64 hygienic fitting with encapsulated ante...

Page 94: ...ionen unter www vega com Les lignes de produits VEGA sont globalement prot g es par des droits de propri t intellec tuelle Pour plus d informations on pourra se r f rer au site www vega com VEGA linea...

Page 95: ...memory 57 F False signal suppression 50 Fault rectification 62 Flow measurement 26 27 Foam generation 26 Functional principle 12 G Gas tight leadthrough Second Line of Defense 16 Grounding 29 H HART...

Page 96: ...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 n...

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