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6 Set up with the display and adjustment module

VEGAPULS 68 • Foundation Fieldbus

36538-EN-170405

Fig. 39: Installing the display and adjustment module in the double 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

Fig. 40: Display and adjustment elements
1 LC display

2 Adjustment keys

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[OK]

key:

Key functions

Summary of Contents for VEGAPULS 68

Page 1: ...Operating Instructions Radar sensor for continuous level measurement of bulk solids VEGAPULS 68 Foundation Fieldbus Document ID 36538 ...

Page 2: ...ions 15 4 2 Mounting preparations 16 4 3 Mounting preparations Parabolic antenna 18 4 4 Mounting instructions 19 5 Connecting to the bus system 5 1 Preparing the connection 32 5 2 Connecting 33 5 3 Wiring plan single chamber housing 35 5 4 Wiring plan double chamber housing 35 5 5 Wiring plan double chamber housing Ex d ia 37 5 6 Double chamber housing with VEGADIS Adapter 38 5 7 Wiring plan versi...

Page 3: ...update 71 9 7 How to proceed if a repair is necessary 71 10 Dismount 10 1 Dismounting steps 72 10 2 Disposal 72 11 Supplement 11 1 Technical data 73 11 2 Supplementary information Foundation Fieldbus 81 11 3 Dimensions 89 11 4 Industrial property rights 99 11 5 Trademark 99 Safety instructions for Ex areas Take note of the Ex specific safety instructions for Ex applications These instructions are ...

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 instrument...

Page 5: ...tructions 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 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: ...tandard in field instrumentation The device fulfils the requirements of the following NAMUR recom mendations NE 21 Electromagnetic compatibility of equipment 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 was tested according to the late...

Page 7: ...rmore the use of any mechanism that does not allow the main beam of the transmitter to be mounted vertically downward is prohibited Operation of the instrument with horn antennas ø 40 mm ø 48 mm and parabolic antenna ø 245 mm is only permitted within closed vessels This device shall be installed only at fixed locations The LPR device shall not operate while being moved or while inside a mov ing co...

Page 8: ...evices found to interfere with primary licensing operations will be required to be removed at the user s expense The installer user of this device shall ensure that it is at least 10 km from the Dominion Astrophysical Radio Observatory DRAO near Penticton British Columbia The coordinates of the DRAO are latitude 49 19 15 N and longitude 119 37 12 W For devices not meeting this 10 km separation e g...

Page 9: ...s de haute puissance de la même bande de fréquences puissent brouiller ce dispositif ou même l endommager D autre part les capteurs de niveau qui perturbent une exploitation autorisée par licence de fonctionnement principal doivent être enlevés aux frais de leur utilisateur La personne qui installe utilise ce capteur de niveau doit s assurer qu il se trouve à au moins 10 km de l Observatoire fédér...

Page 10: ...n class 14 ID numbers 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 d...

Page 11: ...perating instructions manual The respective scope of delivery results from the order specification 3 2 Principle of operation The VEGAPULS 68 is a radar sensor for continuous measurement of bulk solids also under arduous process conditions and large measur ing ranges It the ideal solution for level measurement in high silos large bunkers stone crushers and melting furnaces With different antenna v...

Page 12: ...nd possible 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 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...

Page 13: ...ware 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 supplement...

Page 14: ...dule VEGAPULS series 60 Document ID 36801 The supplementary electronics is a replacement part for sensors with Foundation Fieldbus and double chamber housing You can find further information in the operating instructions Supple mentary electronics for Foundation Fieldbus Document ID 45111 The antenna impedance cone is a replacement part used for optimum transmission of microwaves and for sealing a...

Page 15: ... 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 in particular are 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 well as...

Page 16: ...lled 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 t...

Page 17: ...t 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 chap...

Page 18: ...a 5 Remove the parabolic antenna 4 axially 6 Mount sensor flange on the adapter flange and fasten 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 cha...

Page 19: ...ig 5 Position of the polarisation 1 Marking with screwed version 2 Marking with flange version Mount the sensor at least 200 mm 7 874 in away from the vessel wall 200 mm 7 87 Fig 6 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 c...

Page 20: ...owing 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 21: ... 68 Foundation Fieldbus 36538 EN 170405 Fig 8 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 22: ... 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 11 Distance between antenna and socket with horn antenna ...

Page 23: ...ns 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 either...

Page 24: ... 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 14 Orientation If mounting in the centre of the silo is not possible the sensor can be directed to the vessel center by using ...

Page 25: ...ollowing table specifies the distance 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 35 1 2 2 4 3 7 4 9...

Page 26: ...velling holder with a fork spanner SW 13 1 Fig 16 VEGAPULS 68 with swivelling holder 1 Terminal screw Information The hexagon screws must not be loosened 2 Align the sensor check angle of inclination Max angle of inclina tion of the swivelling holder see chapter Dimensions 3 Re tighten the terminal screw max torque see chapter Technical data The mounting location of the radar sensor should be a pl...

Page 27: ...nt direct interfering reflections Fig 17 Cover flat large area profiles with deflectors If there are agitators in the vessel a false signal suppression should be carried out with the agitators in motion This ensures that the interfering reflections from the agitators are saved with the blades in different positions Fig 18 Agitators Large material heaps are detected with several sensors which can b...

Page 28: ...or a temperature range up to 250 C or up to 450 C have a distance piece between process fitting and electronics hous ing Ths distance piece is used for thermal decoupling of the electron ics against high process temperatures Information The spacer may only be incorporated up to a maximum of 50 mm into the vessel insulation Only then is a reliable temperature decoupling guaranteed max 50 mm 1 97 1 ...

Page 29: ...sensors with plastic housings this can lead to coupling disturbances This can be avoided by using a sensor with aluminium or stainless steel housing The silo walls of multiple chamber silos are often made of profile walls such as e g profile sheeting to ensure the required stability If the radar sensor is mounted very close to a heavily structured vessel wall considerable false reflections can be ...

Page 30: ...in the silo center To avoid strong buildup and dust in the antenna system the sensor should not be mounted directly at the dust extraction of the vessel In case of extreme dust deposits in the antenna system VEGAPULS 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 Dust deposits ...

Page 31: ...70405 Fig 24 Purging air connection with horn antenna Fig 25 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 Purging air connection ...

Page 32: ...nated with suitable terminating resistors Metric threads In the case of instrument housings with metric thread the cable glands are screwed in at the factory They are sealed with plastic plugs as transport protection You have to remove these plugs before electrical connection NPT thread In the case of instrument housings with self sealing NPT threads it is not possible to have the cable entries sc...

Page 33: ...al block is pluggable and can be removed from the electronics To do this lift the terminal block with a small screwdriver and pull it out When reinserting the terminal block you should hear it snap in Proceed as follows 1 Unscrew the housing lid 2 If a display and adjustment module is installed remove it by turn ing it slightly to the left 3 Loosen compression nut of the cable gland and remove bli...

Page 34: ... 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 lightly pulling on them 8 Connect the screen to the internal ground terminal connect the external ground terminal to potential equalisation 9 Tighten...

Page 35: ...ace adapter 3 Simulation switch 1 mode for simulation release 4 For external display and adjustment unit 5 Ground terminal for connection of the cable screen 5 4 Wiring plan double chamber housing 5 0 1 0 1 6 7 8 Bus 2 3 1 2 1 1 Fig 29 Electronics compartment double chamber housing 1 Internal connection to the terminal compartment 2 Contact pins for the display and adjustment module or interface a...

Page 36: ...t 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 31 Terminal compartment Radio module PLICSMOBILE 1 Voltage supply You can find detailed information on connection in the supplementary instructions PLICSMOBILE G...

Page 37: ...n switch 1 mode for simulation release 4 Internal connection to the plug connector for external display and adjust ment unit optional Bus 2 1 2 1 Fig 33 Connection compartment Ex d ia double chamber housing 1 Voltage supply signal output 2 Ground terminal for connection of the cable screen 3 4 1 2 Fig 34 Top view of the plug connector 1 Pin 1 2 Pin 2 3 Pin 3 4 Pin 4 Contact pin Colour connection c...

Page 38: ...35 View to the electronics compartment with VEGADIS adapter for connec tion of the external display and adjustment unit 1 VEGADIS adapter 2 Internal plug connection 3 Plug connector M12 x 1 3 4 1 2 Fig 36 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 Bl...

Page 39: ... VEGAPULS 68 is connected to the bus system the instrument carries out a self test for approx 30 seconds The following steps are carried out Internal check of the electronics Indication of a status message e g F 105 Determine measured value on the display or PC Status byte goes briefly to fault value Then the actual measured value is outputted to the signal cable The value takes into account setti...

Page 40: ...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 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 ad ...

Page 41: ... 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 40 Display and adjustment elements 1 LC display 2 Adjustment keys OK key Key functions ...

Page 42: ...ent module The individual menu items are shown on the LC display You can find the function of the individual keys in the previous illustration With the Bluetooth version of the display and adjustment module you can also adjust the instrument with the magnetic pen The pen oper ates the four keys of the display and adjustment module right through the closed lid with inspection window of the sensor h...

Page 43: ...n large digits In the second view the selected measured value and a correspond ing bar graph presentation are displayed In the third view the selected measured value as well as a second se lectable value e g the temperature of the electronics are displayed During the initial setup of an instrument shipped with factory settings use the OK key to get to the menu National language This menu item is u...

Page 44: ...e are additional interfering factors such as turbulent product surface and foam generation With bulk solids the additional interfering fac tors are dust generation angle of repose and secondary echoes from the vessel wall To adapt the sensor to these different measuring conditions the selection Liquid or Bulk solid should be made in this menu item Through this selection the sensor is optimally ada...

Page 45: ...um speed slow filling and emptying Process measurement conditions Condensation Smooth product surface High requirements on measurement accuracy Properties sensor Low sensitivity to sporadic false echoes Stable and reliable measured values through averaging High accuracy Short reaction time of the sensor not required Storage tank with product circulation Setup large volumed upright cylindrical sphe...

Page 46: ...ten Vessel Socket available Large agitator blades of metal Vortex breakers heating spirals Process measurement conditions Condensation buildup by movement Strong spout generation Very agitated surface foam generation Properties sensor Higher measurement speed through less averaging Sporadic false echoes are suppressed Dosing vessel Setup all vessel sizes possible Medium speed Fast filling and empt...

Page 47: ... through little averaging Entering the tube inside diameter takes the running time shift into consideration Echo detection sensitivity reduced False signal suppression recommended Plastic tank Vessel Instrument fix mounted or built in Measurement through the vessel top if appropriate to the application With empty vessel the measurement can go through the bot tom Process measurement conditions Cond...

Page 48: ...urface normally relatively large Properties sensor Stable and reliable measured values through frequent averag ing Insensitive in the close range Rain water overfall weir Rate of level change slow level change Process measurement conditions Ice and condensation on the antenna possible Spiders and insects build nests in the antennas Turbulent water surface Sensor flooding possible Properties sensor...

Page 49: ...ings with OK and jump to the next menu item with the ESC and the key Apart from the medium and the application the vessel form itself can influence the measurement To adapt the sensor to these measuring conditions this menu item offers different options for vessel bottom and ceiling for certain applications Enter the requested parameters via the appropriate keys save your settings with OK and jump...

Page 50: ...erence 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 because the min max adjustment is always carried out without changing the product level These settings can be made ahead of time without the instrument having to be installed Proceed as follows 1 Select the menu item Setup with and co...

Page 51: ...e with OK The cursor jumps now to the distance value 4 Enter the appropriate distance value in m corresponding to the percentage value for the full vessel Keep in mind that the max level must lie below the min distance to the antenna edge 5 Save settings with OK To damp process dependent measured value fluctuations set an integration time of 0 999 s in this menu item The default setting is a dampi...

Page 52: ...elivery status the sensor is set to the ordered national language In the menu item Display you can define which measured value should be presented on the display The sensor delivers the following measured values PV Primary Value Linearised percentage value SV1 Secondary Value 1 Percentage value after the adjustment SV2 Secondary Value 2 Distance value before the adjustment AI OUT 1 AI OUT 2 AI OUT...

Page 53: ...em Peak values When non contact level sensors are used the measurement can be influenced by the respective process conditions In this menu item the measurement certainty of the level echo is displayed as a dB value Measurement reliability equals signal strength minus noise The higher the value the more reliable the measurement A well function ing measurement normally has a value 10 dB In this menu...

Page 54: ...he 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 entire measuring range A comparison of echo curve and false signal...

Page 55: ... menu item you select the measured variable of the system and the temperature unit In this menu item you define the unit of the Secondary Values 2 SV2 A linearization is necessary for all vessels in which the vessel volume does not increase linearly with the level e g a horizontal cylindri cal or spherical tank and the indication or output of the volume is required Corresponding linearization curv...

Page 56: ...ed and changed However this menu item is only available if adjustment is enabled in the menu Setup In delivery status the PIN is 0000 In this menu item the internal clock of the sensor is set When a reset is carried out all settings with only a few exceptions are reset The exceptions are PIN language lighting SIL and HART mode The following reset functions are available Delivery status Restoring t...

Page 57: ...lowing table shows the default values of VEGAPULS 68 Menu section Menu item Default 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 measuri...

Page 58: ...ata depend on the respective sensor 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 the sensor the display shows which instrument type the data originate from and which TAG no this sensor had In this menu you read out the instru...

Page 59: ...bed in menu item Copy device settings in the menu Additional 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 The items Sensor specific units temperature unit and linearisa tion in the menu Additional settings The values of the user pr...

Page 60: ...ec tion The DTMs can also be integrated into other frame applications according to FDT standard Note To ensure that all instrument functions are supported you should always use the latest 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 avail...

Page 61: ...ard version In the full version there is also an extended print function for complete project documentation as well as a save function for measured value and echo curves In addition there is a 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 Softwar...

Page 62: ... Software 8 2 Field Communicator 375 475 Device descriptions for the instrument are available as EDD for pa rameterisation with Field Communicator 375 or 475 Integrating the EDD into the Field Communicator 375 or 475 requires the Easy Upgrade Utility software which is available from the manu facturer This software is updated via the Internet and new EDDs are automatically accepted into the device ...

Page 63: ...erature 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 deletable E...

Page 64: ...pecification Maintenance requirement and explained by pictographs 4 1 2 3 Fig 45 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 fault message is outputted This status message is always active It cannot be deactivated by the user Function check The instrument is being worked o...

Page 65: ...w Bit 2 F036 No operable soft ware Failed or interrupted software update Repeat software update Check electronics version Exchanging the electronics Send instrument for repair Bit 3 F040 Error in the elec tronics Hardware defect Exchanging the electronics Send instrument for repair Bit 4 F080 General software error Disconnect operating voltage briefly Bit 5 F105 Determine meas ured value The instr...

Page 66: ...he following table shows the error codes and text messages in the status message Out of specification and provides information on causes as well as corrective measures Code Text message Reason Rectification DevSpec Diagnosis Bits S600 Impermissible elec tronics temperature Temperature of the electronics in the non specified range Check ambient temperature Insulate electronics Use instrument with h...

Page 67: ... sensor Remove possible false echoes Optimize sensor position and orientation Bit 21 9 4 Rectify faults The operator of the system is responsible for taking suitable meas ures to rectify faults The first measures are Evaluation of fault messages via the adjustment device Checking the output signal Treatment of measurement errors Further comprehensive diagnostics options are available with a PC wit...

Page 68: ...r pattern Reason Rectification 1 Measured value shows a too low or too high level Level time 0 Min max adjustment not correct Adapt min max adjustment Incorrect linearisation curve Adapt linearisation curve 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 suppres si...

Page 69: ...erial cone 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 Select a more suitable installa tion position optimize sensor orientation e g with a swivelling holder 5 Measured value jumps sporadically to 100 during filling Level time 0 Changing condensation or con taminatio...

Page 70: ...normal working hours seven days a week around the clock Since we offer this service worldwide the support is provided in English The service itself is free of charge the only costs involved are the normal call charges 9 5 Exchanging the electronics module If the electronics module is defective it can be replaced by the user In Ex applications only instruments and electronics modules with ap propri...

Page 71: ...o certain software versions Therefore make sure that the approval is still effective after a software update is carried out You can find detailed information in the download area at www vega com 9 7 How to proceed if a repair is necessary You can find an instrument return form as well as detailed informa tion about the procedure in the download area of our homepage www vega com By doing this you h...

Page 72: ...panies We use recyclable materials and have designed the electronics 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 73: ... 99 7 Al2 O3 Ʋ Ʋ Seal antenna system FKM SHS FPM 70C3 GLT FFKM Kalrez 6375 FFKM Kalrez 6230 FDA graphite 99 9 Materials non wetted parts Ʋ Ʋ Plastic housing plastic PBT Polyester Ʋ Ʋ Aluminium die cast housing Aluminium die casting AlSi10Mg powder coated basis Polyester Ʋ Ʋ Stainless steel housing 316L Ʋ Ʋ Cable gland PA stainless steel brass Ʋ Ʋ Sealing cable gland NBR Ʋ Ʋ Blind plug cable gland ...

Page 74: ...teel housing 50 Nm 36 88 lbf ft Input variable Measured variable The measured quantity is the distance between the end of the sensor antenna and the product surface The ref erence plane for the measurement is the sealing surface on the hexagon or the lower side of the flange 3 4 2 1 Fig 55 Data of the input variable 1 Reference plane 2 Measured variable max measuring range 3 Antenna length 4 Utili...

Page 75: ...nts 16 mA 0 5 mA 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 kPa 12 5 15 4 psig Installation reference conditions Ʋ Ʋ Min distance to internal installations 200 mm 7 874 in Ʋ Ʋ Reflector Flat plate reflector Ʋ Ʋ False r...

Page 76: ...e parameter setting 4 Ʋ Ʋ Average spectral transmission power density 14 dBm MHz EIRP Ʋ Ʋ Max spectral transmission power density 43 dBm 50 MHz EIRP Ʋ Ʋ Max power density at a distance of 1 m 1 µW 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 value alwa...

Page 77: ... 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 g 6 ms according to EN 60068 2 27 me...

Page 78: ...mounted 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 Electromechanical data version IP 66 IP 67 and IP 66 IP 68 0 2 bar Options of the cable entry Ʋ Ʋ Cable entry M20 x 1 5 NPT Ʋ Ʋ Cable gland M20 x ...

Page 79: ...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 Ʋ Ʋ 4 keys OK ESC Ʋ Ʋ Switch Bluetooth On Off Bluetooth interface Ʋ Ʋ Standard Bluetooth smart Ʋ Ʋ Effective range 25 m 82 02 ft ...

Page 80: ...esolution 0 1 K Accuracy 3 K Voltage supply Operating voltage Ʋ Ʋ Non Ex instrument 9 32 V DC Ʋ Ʋ Ex ia instrument Power supply FISCO model 9 17 5 V DC Ʋ Ʋ Ex ia instrument Power supply ENTITY model 9 24 V DC Ʋ Ʋ Ex d ia instrument 16 32 V DC Operating voltage UB illuminated display and adjustment module Ʋ Ʋ Non Ex instrument 13 5 32 V DC Ʋ Ʋ Ex ia instrument Power supply FISCO model 13 5 17 5 V D...

Page 81: ...ess 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 chamber IP 66 IP 68 0 2 bar IP 68 1 bar Type 6P Protection rating IEC 61010 1 III Approvals Instruments with approvals can have different technical specifications depending on the version For that reason the associated approval docume...

Page 82: ...input terminal Output Amplitude 0 8 V P P Electrical Connection 2 Wire Polarity Insensitive Yes Max Current Load 10 mA Device minimum operating voltage 9 V Transmitter Function Blocks Resource Block RB 1 Transducer Block TB 1 Standard Block AI 3 Execution Time 30 mS Advanced Function Blocks Discret Input DI Yes PID Control Yes Output Splitter OS Yes Signal Characterizer SC Yes Integrator Yes Input...

Page 83: ...ematic presentation Transducer Block TB Function block Analog Input AI The function block Analog Input AI takes the original measured value selected by a Channel Number and makes it available to additional function blocks on its output Fig 58 Schematic presentation function block Analog Input AI Function block Discret Input DI The function block Discret Input DI takes the original measured value s...

Page 84: ...ng function inversely A cascading of several Output Splitters is supported by an integrated decision table for the combinability of inputs and outputs Fig 61 Schematic presentation function block Output Splitter Function block Signal Characterizer The function block Signal Characterizer has two channels the outputs of which are not in linear relation with the respective input The non linear relati...

Page 85: ...a default value Two flow values are also available so that the net flow volume can be calculated and integrated This can be used for calculation of volume and mass changes in the vessel or for optimisation of flow controls Fig 63 Schematic presentation function block Integrator Function block Input Selector The function block Input Selector offers selection possibilities for up to four inputs and ...

Page 86: ...sted measurement algortihm according to the name without known the formula The following algorithms are available Flow compensation linear Flow compensation square root Flow compensation approximate BTU flow Traditional Multiply Divide Average Traditional Summer Fourth order polynomial Simple HTG compensated level Fourth order Polynomial Based on PV Fig 65 Schematic presentation function block Ari...

Page 87: ...Filling height unit CONST_VALUE Constant value SECONDARY_VALUE_1_ TYPE Secondary value 1 type SECONDARY_VALUE_2_ TYPE Secondary value 2 type FILL_HEIGHT_VALUE_Type Filling height value type DIAGNOSIS AITB Diagnosis DIAG_MASK_1 DIAG_OUT_1 DIAG_MASK_2 DIAG_OUT_2 DEVICE_IDENTIFICATION Manufacturer ID device type bus type ID measurement princi ple serial number DTM ID device revision DEVICE_NAME Devic...

Page 88: ...ors safety at the end of false echo memory and depending on the import range gating out the false signals ECP_CURVE_AVARAGING_ CONFIG Averaging factor on increasing and decreasing amplitude LEVEL_ECHO_MEASURE MENT Function measured value filter ECHO_CURVE_STATUS PACKET_COUNT GU_ID_END ECHO_CURVE_READ Echo curve data ECHO_EVALUATOR Echo parameters first large echo amplitude threshold first large ec...

Page 89: ...ters as curve selection and resolution ECHO_CURVE_PLICSCOM_ LIMITS Parameters as start and end APPROVAL_WHG Sensor acc to WHG DEVICE_STATE_CONFIG Function check maintenance required out of specification ELECTRONIC_TEMPERA TURE Electronics temperature RESET_PEAK_ELECTRON IC_TEMP FOCUS_RANGE_CONFIG Width focusing range time for opening the focusing range min measurement reliability in and outside th...

Page 90: ...grated display and adjustment module the housing is 9 mm 0 35 in higher 1 Plastic single chamber 2 Plastic double chamber 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 67 Housing versions with protection rating IP 66 IP 68 0 2 bar with integrated display and adjustment module the housing is 9 mm 0 35 in hi...

Page 91: ... 9 mm 0 35 in higher 1 Aluminium single chamber 2 Aluminium double chamber 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 69 Housing versions with protection rating IP 66 IP 68 0 2 bar with integrated display and adjustment module the housing is 9 mm 0 35 in hi...

Page 92: ...ed display and adjustment module the housing is 9 mm 0 35 in higher 1 Stainless steel single chamber electropolished 2 Stainless steel single chamber precision casting 3 Stainless steel double chamber housing precision casting VEGAPULS 68 horn antenna in threaded 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 ...

Page 93: ...S 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 72 VEGAPULS 68 horn antenna in flange version 1 Standard 2 With temperature adapter up to 250 C ...

Page 94: ...41 5 mm 1 63 83 mm 3 27 190 mm 7 48 49 mm 1 93 41 mm 1 61 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 45 5 mm 1 79 49 mm 1 93 41 mm 1 61 Fig 73 VEGAPULS 68 horn antenna in flange version with purging air connection 1 Standard 2 With temperature adapter up to 250 C 3 Blind plug 4 Reflux valve ...

Page 95: ... EN 170405 VEGAPULS 68 horn antenna in flange version 450 C y x inch 8 50 11 30 ø 1 89 ø 2 95 ø 3 74 4 72 mm x y 120 ø 48 216 ø 75 287 ø 95 2 3 4 x y 2 3 4 260 mm 10 24 Fig 74 VEGAPULS 68 horn antenna in flange version with temperature adapter up to 450 C ...

Page 96: ...older 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 75 VEGAPULS 68 horn antenna and swivelling holder 1 Standard 2 With temperature adapter up to 250 C ...

Page 97: ...wivelling holder threaded fitting max 10 0 39 53 6 mm 2 11 159 6 mm 6 28 1 0 2 2 m m 4 0 2 ø 40 48 mm 1 57 1 89 G2 2NPT SW 70 mm 2 76 1 0 2 2 m m 4 0 2 ø 40 48 mm 1 57 1 89 2 1 Fig 76 VEGAPULS 68 horn antenna and swivelling holder threaded fitting 1 Standard 2 With temperature adapter up to 250 C ...

Page 98: ...6538 EN 170405 VEGAPULS 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 77 VEGAPULS 68 parabolic antenna and swivelling holder 1 Standard 2 With temperature adapter up to 200 C ...

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Page 100: ...plitter 84 PID Control 83 Signal Characterizer 84 Transducer Block TB 83 I Indication value with Foundation Fieldbus 52 Instrument units 55 Instrument version 58 L Language 52 Linearisation curve 55 Lock adjustment 51 M Main menu 43 Meas certainty 53 Measured value memory 63 Mounting socket 21 N NAMUR NE 107 64 66 Failure 65 O Overfill protection according to WHG 56 P Peak value indicator 53 PIN 5...

Page 101: ...101 Notes VEGAPULS 68 Foundation Fieldbus 36538 EN 170405 ...

Page 102: ...102 Notes VEGAPULS 68 Foundation Fieldbus 36538 EN 170405 ...

Page 103: ...103 Notes VEGAPULS 68 Foundation Fieldbus 36538 EN 170405 ...

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