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Page 1: ...Operating Instructions Radar sensor for continuous level measurement of bulk solids VEGAPULS 69 Modbus and Levelmaster protocol Document ID 47252...

Page 2: ...instructions 16 4 2 Mounting versions plastic horn antenna 16 4 3 Mounting preparations mounting strap 19 4 4 Mounting instructions 20 5 Connecting to power supply and bus system 32 5 1 Preparing the...

Page 3: ...pplement 68 10 1 Technical data 68 10 2 Radio astronomy stations 78 10 3 Device communication Modbus 78 10 4 Modbus register 79 10 5 Modbus RTU commands 81 10 6 Levelmaster commands 84 10 7 Configurat...

Page 4: ...cu 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...

Page 5: ...ment 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 op...

Page 6: ...test issue of the follow ing harmonized standards EN 302372 Tank Level Probing Radar EN 302729 Level Probing Radar It is hence approved for use inside and outside closed vessels in countries of the EU...

Page 7: ...rated horn antenna This device shall be installed only at fixed locations The LPR device shall not operate while being moved or while inside a mov ing container Hand held applications are prohibited M...

Page 8: ...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 those in the Okanagan Valley Britis...

Page 9: ...ux frais de leur utilisateur La personne qui installe utilise ce capteur de niveau doit s assurer qu il se trouve au moins 10 km de l Observatoire f d ral de radioastrophysique OFR de Penticton en Col...

Page 10: ...ety VEGAPULS 69 Modbus and Levelmaster protocol 47252 EN 210205 Please help us fulfil this obligation by observing the environmental instructions in this manual Chapter Packaging transport and storage...

Page 11: ...ment features Ex specific Safety instructions with Ex versions If necessary further certificates Information Optional instrument features are also described in this operating instructions manual The r...

Page 12: ...marking 17 Approval directive 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...

Page 13: ...l for level measurement in very high silos large bunkers and segmented vessels The very good signal focussing ensures a simple setup and reliable measurement The VEGAPULS 69 is available with differen...

Page 14: ...less otherwise indicated the packages must be stored only under the following conditions Not in the open Dry and dust free Not exposed to corrosive media Protected against solar radiation Avoiding mec...

Page 15: ...VEGAPULS 69 Modbus and Levelmaster protocol 47252 EN 210205 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 19...

Page 16: ...formation on the process conditions in chapter Technical data of the operating instructions or on the type label Hence make sure before mounting that all parts of the instrument ex posed to the proces...

Page 17: ...velling the sensor up to 180 for optimal orientation and rotating for optimal connection Fig 4 Ceiling mounting via the mounting strap with length 300 mm As an alternative the strap mounting is carrie...

Page 18: ...compression flange 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 instru...

Page 19: ...chnical 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 9 Mounting strap for screwing to the sensor 1 Fo...

Page 20: ...mponent of these waves The polarization direction is marked by a nose on the housing see following drawing 1 Fig 12 Position of the polarisation 1 Nose for marking the direction of polarisation Inform...

Page 21: ...nna The reference plane is the lower side of the flange Plastic horn antenna The reference plane is the sealing surface on the lower edge Thread with integrated antenna system The reference plane is t...

Page 22: ...th lateral filling In bulk solids silos with lateral pneumatic filling the instrument should not be mounted above the filling stream as the radar signal will be disrupted The optimal mounting position...

Page 23: ...e as short as possible and its end rounded This reduces false reflections from the nozzle With threaded connection the antenna end should protrude at least 5 mm 0 2 in out of the nozzle ca 5 mm 2 1 3...

Page 24: ...pical applications Deviating from the proposed dimensions also longer sockets are possible however the local conditions must be taken into account d h d h d h 2 1 3 Fig 18 Socket mounting with deviati...

Page 25: ...ice in such a way that the radar signal reaches the lowest vessel level Hence it is possible to detect the complete vessel volume Tip The easiest way to align the device is with the optional swivellin...

Page 26: ...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 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 2 1 3 2 4 2 5 3 35 1...

Page 27: ...ation of the swivelling holder is approx 10 3 Re tighten the terminal screws max torque see chapter Techni cal data The mounting location of the radar sensor should be a place where no other equipment...

Page 28: ...pplications the sensors are designed for relatively slow level changes If the sensor is used on a movable boom the max measuring rate must be observed see chapter Technical data Fig 23 Radar sensors o...

Page 29: ...ity If the radar sen sor is mounted very close to a heavily structured vessel wall substan tial interfering reflections can be generated Thus the sensor should be mounted at the largest possible dista...

Page 30: ...of strong condensation air rinsing is recommended Flange with lens antenna The VEGAPULS 69 with metal jacketed lens antenna is equipped with a rinsing air connection as a standard feature see followi...

Page 31: ...dbus and Levelmaster protocol 47252 EN 210205 Fig 28 Rinsing air connection with compression flange Fig 29 Rinsing air connection with adapter flange You can find details on the rinsing air connection...

Page 32: ...wo wire twisted cable suitable for RS 485 If electromagnetic interference is expected which is above the test values of EN 61326 for industrial areas shielded cable should be used Use cable with round...

Page 33: ...directly to the internal ground terminal The ground terminal outside on the housing must be connected to the potential equalisation low impedance 5 2 Connecting The voltage supply and signal output a...

Page 34: ...y pulling on them 7 Connect the cable screening to the internal ground terminal con nect the outer ground terminal to potential equalisation in case of power supply via low voltage 8 Connect the lead...

Page 35: ...compartment 5 6 7 8 4 20mA 2 1 2 1 1 Fig 32 Electronics compartment double chamber housing 1 Internal connection to the connection compartment 2 For display and adjustment module or interface adapter...

Page 36: ...Canadian Standards Association 5 4 Switch on phase After connecting VEGAPULS 69 to the bus system the device first performs a self test Internal check of the electronics Indication of the status messa...

Page 37: ...be inserted into the sensor and removed again at any time You can choose any one of four differ ent positions each displaced by 90 It is not necessary to interrupt the power supply Proceed as follows...

Page 38: ...parameter ESC key Interrupt input Jump to next higher menu The instrument is operated via the four keys of the display and adjustment module The individual menu items are shown on the LC display You...

Page 39: ...et to measured value indication is triggered Any values not confirmed with OK will not be saved 6 4 Measured value indication Selection of national language With the key you move between three differe...

Page 40: ...d Extended adjustment in the next sub chapter 6 6 Parameter adjustment Extended adjustment The main menu is divided into five sections with the following func tions Setup Settings e g for measurement...

Page 41: ...ure units C F and K With this menu item the sensor can be optimally adapted to the ap plication the installation location or the measurement conditions It includes selection options for medium applica...

Page 42: ...pletely empty silo increased Interfering reflections due to weld seams on the vessel Properties sensor Stable measured values through higher averaging False signal suppression recommended during setup...

Page 43: ...ed value jumps are accepted Demonstration Setting for all applications which are not typically level measure ment Instrument demonstration Object recognition monitoring additional settings required Pr...

Page 44: ...e You can 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 impo...

Page 45: ...ted percentage value with and save with OK The cursor jumps now to the distance value 4 Enter the suitable distance value in m for empty vessel e g dis tance from the sensor to the vessel bottom corre...

Page 46: ...s are possible without entering a PIN Select menu items and show data Read data from the sensor into the display and adjustment module Releasing the sensor adjustment is also possible in any menu item...

Page 47: ...d on In this menu item the device status is displayed The min and max measured value the measurement reliability as well as the min and max electronics temperature are stored in the sensor The values...

Page 48: ...ntenance To deactivate the simulation you have to push the ESC key and confirm the message with the OK key Information The sensor terminates the simulation automatically after 60 minutes The function...

Page 49: ...played then the selection window appears Caution For the duration of the reset the set trouble signal is output via the current output Within the context of the asset management function the message M...

Page 50: ...0 m d Damping 0 0 s Current output mode Output characteristics 4 20 mA Fault mode 3 6 mA Current output Min Max Min current 3 8 mA Max current 20 5 mA Lock Unlock ad justment Released PIN 0000 Display...

Page 51: ...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 sensor In the process the sensor type of the source data...

Page 52: ...er the actual distance from the sensor to the product surface 3 All interfering signals in this range are detected by the sensor and stored after being confirmed with OK Note Check the distance to the...

Page 53: ...output up to 63 sensors can be operated on one two wire cable Multidrop operation An address between 0 and 63 must be assigned to each sensor If you select the function Analogue current output a 4 20...

Page 54: ...risation data We recommended writing down the adjustment data e g in this op erating instructions manual and archiving them afterwards They are thus available for multiple use or service purposes If t...

Page 55: ...2 Fig 38 Connection of the PC directly to the sensor via the interface adapter 1 USB cable to the PC 2 Interface adapter VEGACONNECT 3 Sensor Connection of the PC to the Modbus electronics is carried...

Page 56: ...driver DTM according to FDT standard are required The latest PACTware version as well as all available DTMs are compiled in a DTM Collec tion The DTMs can also be integrated into other frame applicat...

Page 57: ...ed 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...

Page 58: ...ns and Instru ment search The DTM then searches for the connected Modbus participants and integrates them into the project tree Now in the project tree go to the symbol for the Modbus gateway Select w...

Page 59: ...ata remain there even in case of voltage interruption Up to 100 000 measured values can be stored in the sensor in a ring memory Each entry contains date time as well as the respective measured value...

Page 60: ...e DTM Control system with EDD 8 3 Asset Management function The instrument features self monitoring and diagnostics according to NE 107 and VDI VDE 2650 In addition to the status messages in the follo...

Page 61: ...sing for example illogical value pairs Check linearization table Delete table Create new F036 No operable software Failed or interrupted software update Repeat software update Check electronics versio...

Page 62: ...cified range Check ambient temperature Insulate electronics S601 Overfilling Danger of vessel overfilling Make sure that there is no further filling Check level in the vessel Code Text message Cause R...

Page 63: ...able meas ures to rectify faults The first measures are Evaluation of fault messages Checking the output signal Treatment of measurement errors A smartphone tablet with the adjustment app or a PC note...

Page 64: ...f medium dished bottom high dielectric constant and adapt if nec essary The level echo cannot be distinguished from the false signal at a false signal position jumps to multiple echo Remove reduce fal...

Page 65: ...ype of medium and adapt if necessary Optimize installation position and sensor orientation Reflections from the medium surface via the vessel wall deflection Depending on the reason for the fault and...

Page 66: ...ith 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 You can...

Page 67: ...ed by spe cialised recycling companies We use recyclable materials and have designed the electronics to be easily separable WEEE directive The instrument does not fall in the scope of the EU WEEE dire...

Page 68: ...s seal On site Antenna PP PEEK Seal antenna system FKM SHS FPM 70C3 GLT EPDM COG AP310 Plastic horn antenna Adapter flange PP GF30 black Seal adapter flange FKM COG VI500 EPDM COG AP310 Focussing lens...

Page 69: ...t Max torque version 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 Terminal screws adapter flange ant...

Page 70: ...plication Protocol V1 1b3 Modbus over se rial line V1 02 Data protocols Modbus RTU Modbus ASCII Levelmaster Max transmission rate 57 6 Kbit s Deviation according to DIN EN 60770 1 Process reference co...

Page 71: ...Digital output 3 mm 10 K max 10 mm Characteristics and performance data Measuring frequency W band within 75 85 GHz Measuring cycle time approx 700 ms Step response time 4 3 s Beam angle 5 Plastic ho...

Page 72: ...Process temperature measured on the process fitting PEEK FKM SHS FPM 70C3 GLT 40 130 C 40 266 F 40 200 C 40 392 F EPDM COG AP302 40 130 C 40 266 F PP FKM SHS FPM 70C3 GLT 40 80 C 40 176 F EPDM COG AP...

Page 73: ...4 A B Fig 46 Derating ambient temperature metal jacketed lens antenna up to 200 C 392 F A Ambient temperature B Process temperature 1 Aluminium housing 2 Plastic housing 3 Stainless steel housing prec...

Page 74: ...re 1 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 53 C 127 F 56 C 133 F 48 C 118 F 64 C 147 F...

Page 75: ...tion with resonance Vibration resistance thread with inte grated horn antenna 4 g at 5 200 Hz according to EN 60068 2 6 vibration with resonance Shock resistance 100 g 6 ms according to EN 60068 2 27...

Page 76: ...l is absolutely necessary for Ex applications Material 316Ti Thread G Seal FKM SHS FPM 70C3 GLT EPDM COG AP310 For connection G Opening pressure 0 5 bar 7 25 psig Nominal pressure stage PN 250 Electro...

Page 77: ...Ex version Black Colour Ex version Blue Interface to the external display and adjustment unit Data transmission Digital I C Bus Connection cable Four wire Sensor version Configuration connection cabl...

Page 78: ...c Longitude Finland Mets hovi 60 13 04 N 24 23 37 E France Plateau de Bure 44 38 01 N 05 54 26 E Germany Effelsberg 50 31 32 N 06 53 00 E Italy Sardinia 39 29 50 N 09 14 40 E Spain Yebes 40 31 27 N 03...

Page 79: ...mand a CRC 2 byte is sent Register Name Register Number Type Configurable Values Default Value Unit Address 200 Word 1 255 246 Baud Rate 201 Word 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 38400 57600 9600 Parity 202...

Page 80: ...ord See Register 100 QV 1438 Quarternary Variable in Byte Order CDAB Status 2000 DWord See Register 100 PV 2002 DWord Primary Variable in Byte Order ABCD Big Endian SV 2004 DWord Secondary Variable in...

Page 81: ...ad out The start register from which the readout should start and the number of registers are transmitted Parameter Length Code Data Request Function Code 1 Byte 0x03 Start Address 2 Bytes 0x0000 to 0...

Page 82: ...2 N Register Value 2 Bytes Data FC8 Diagnostics With this function code different diagnostic functions are triggered or diagnostic values read out Parameter Length Code Data Request Function Code 1 By...

Page 83: ...te 0x11 Response Function Code 1 Byte 0x11 Byte Number 1 Byte Sensor ID 1 Byte Run Indicator Status 1 Byte FC43 Sub 14 Read Device Identification With this function code the Device Identification is q...

Page 84: ...data fields Small letters stand for data fields All commands are terminated with cr carriage return All commands start with Uuu whereby uu stands for the address 00 31 can be used as a joker for any...

Page 85: ...perature 6 characters ASCII UuuNnn Assign Unit Number Parameter Length Code Data Request Assign Unit Number 6 characters ASCII UuuNnn Response Assign Unit Number 6 characters ASCII UuuNOK uu new Addre...

Page 86: ...Request Set Receive to Transmit Delay 4 characters ASCII UuuF Response Set Receive to Transmit Delay 5 characters ASCII UuuFn n number of measurement values 0 1 or 2 Report Receive to Transmit Delay P...

Page 87: ...int Format Code 0 0 0 2 FC4 0 RTU Data Type Conversion Code 66 16 Bit Modicon IEE Fit 2R 32 bit registers as 2 16 bit reg isters Floating Point Input Register Base Number 0 1 0 1 30001 The basic numbe...

Page 88: ...splay and adjustment module the housing is 9 mm 0 35 in higher with metal housings 18 mm 0 71 in 1 Plastic double chamber 2 Aluminium Stainless steel double chamber VEGAPULS 69 metal jacketed lens ant...

Page 89: ...69 27 5 mm 1 08 Fig 53 VEGAPULS 69 metal jacketed lens antenna in flange version with rinsing connection 1 Version up to 130 C 266 F 2 Version up to 200 C 392 F 3 Blind plug 4 90 angle joint 5 Reflux...

Page 90: ...lling holder and rinsing connection max 10 6 3 m m 2 4 8 1 4 4 m m 5 6 7 35 mm 1 38 43 mm 1 69 35 mm 1 38 43 mm 1 69 3 4 5 3 4 5 2 1 Fig 55 VEGAPULS 69 metal jacketed lens antenna with swivelling hold...

Page 91: ...05 VEGAPULS 69 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 56 VEGAPULS 69 with compress...

Page 92: ...n 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 57 VEGAPULS 69 with compression flange...

Page 93: ...ocol 47252 EN 210205 VEGAPULS 69 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 58 VEGAPULS 69 with ada...

Page 94: ...9 plastic 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 59 VEGAPULS 69 adapter flange...

Page 95: ...ic horn 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...

Page 96: ...205 VEGAPULS 69 thread with integrated horn antenna PP PP PP PP 137 6 PP PP PP 6 PP PP PP PP PP 137 6 PP PP PP 6 PP 7 7 7 7 Fig 61 VEGAPULS 69 thread with integrated horn antenna TC G1 DIN 3852 A TD 1...

Page 97: ...rmationen 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 l...

Page 98: ...98 Notes VEGAPULS 69 Modbus and Levelmaster protocol 47252 EN 210205...

Page 99: ...99 Notes VEGAPULS 69 Modbus and Levelmaster protocol 47252 EN 210205...

Page 100: ...ing 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 withou...

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