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13 Diagnostics and servicing

VEGAPULS Air 41 • Autarkic device with measured value transmission via radio technology

64808-EN-210426

Code
Text message

Cause

Rectification

S601
Overfilling

Danger of vessel overfilling

Make sure that there is no further filling
Check level in the vessel

S603
Impermissible operating

voltage

Lithium cell voltage too low

Check the voltage of the lithium cell

Code
Text message

Cause

Rectification

M500
Error in the delivery

status

The data could not be restored during the

reset to delivery status

Repeat reset
Load XML file with sensor data into the

sensor

M501
Error in the delivery

status

Hardware error EEPROM

Send instrument for repair

M507
Error in the instrument

settings

Error during setup
Error when carrying out a reset
False signal suppression faulty

Carry out reset and repeat setup

M508
No executable Bluetooth

software

Checksum error in Bluetooth software

Carry out software update

M509
Software update running

Software update running

Wait until software update is finished

13.4 Treatment of measurement errors

The tables below give typical examples of application-related meas-

urement errors.
The images in column "

Error description

" show the actual level as a

dashed line and the output level as a solid line.

1
2

Level

time

1 Real level

2 Level displayed by the sensor

Maintenance

Summary of Contents for VEGAPULS Air 41

Page 1: ...Operating Instructions Radar sensor for continuous level measurement VEGAPULS Air 41 Autarkic device with measured value trans mission via radio technology Document ID 64808 ...

Page 2: ...g instructions 12 5 Access protection 17 5 1 Bluetooth radio interface 17 5 2 Protection of the parameterization 17 5 3 Storing the codes in myVEGA 18 6 Setup the most important steps 19 7 Operating modes activate device functions 21 7 1 Operating modes 21 7 2 Activate 21 7 3 Network Join measurement function 22 7 4 Single measurement 23 7 5 Localization 23 7 6 Deactivate 24 8 Transfer measured va...

Page 3: ...ssary 46 14 Dismount 47 14 1 Dismounting steps 47 14 2 Disposal 47 15 Certificates and approvals 48 15 1 Radio licenses 48 15 2 EU conformity 48 15 3 Environment management system 48 16 Supplement 49 16 1 Technical data 49 16 2 Radio networks LTE M and NB IoT 52 16 3 Radio networks LoRaWAN Data transmission 53 16 4 Dimensions 55 16 5 Industrial property rights 56 16 6 Licensing information for ope...

Page 4: ...ction refers 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...

Page 5: ...nt 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 suitable measures to make sure th...

Page 6: ... observe the specific safety instructions in the scope of deliv ery of the device 2 6 Country of use Selection of the country of use defines country specific settings for transmission into the mobile radio network or LoRaWan It is impera tive to set the country of use with the respective operating tool in the operating menu at the beginning of the setup see chapter Menu Overview Main Menu Radio Tr...

Page 7: ... authentication encryption for mobile radio Emergency Bluetooth unlock code Emergency device code Identifier for LoRaWAN network Device EUI Application EUI App Key The further scope of delivery encompasses Documentation Safety instructions for lithium metal cell If necessary further certificates Note Optional instrument features are also described in this operating instructions manual The respecti...

Page 8: ...61 Schiltach Made in Germany PVDF LTE NB IoT LTE Cat M1 LoRa 1 5 6 7 2 3 4 Fig 2 Layout of the type label example 1 Product code 2 Field for approvals 3 Wireless signal outputs frequency bands 4 Device EUI LoRa 5 Technical data 6 Bluetooth access code 7 QR code for device documentation 3 2 Principle of operation VEGAPULS Air 41 is an autarkic radar sensor with radio technology for continuous level...

Page 9: ... values wirelessly to an LTE M LTE CAT M1 or NB IoT LTE CAT NB1 mobile radio or a plant side LoRaWAN network VEGA Inventory System Fig 3 Wireless measured value transmission via mobile radio The transmission or evaluation is carried out via an Asset Manage ment System e g VEGA Inventory System The device is supplied with energy by integrated exchangeable pri mary cells The lithium cell used for th...

Page 10: ...onsideration of the notes on the transport packaging Nonobservance of these instructions can cause damage to the device The delivery must be checked for completeness and 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 orientati...

Page 11: ...rement and diagnosis data of appropriately configured VEGA LoRaWAN sensors The gateway combines the received data and transmits them via mobile network to the VEGA Inventory System The measured values and messages are transmitted via the GSM GPRS UMTS LTE network VEGA Inventory System is a web based software for simple record ing presentation and further processing of measured values The measured ...

Page 12: ... the container is transported in a tilted state Note When mounting the device in a mobile container ensure that it is protected against damage throughout transport 4 2 Mounting instructions Radar sensors for level measurement emit electromagnetic waves The polarization is the direction of the electrical component of these waves The position of the polarisation is in the middle of the type label on...

Page 13: ...sels with conical bottom it can be advantageous to mount the device in the centre of the vessel as measurement is then possible down to the bottom Fig 7 Mounting of the radar sensor on vessels with conical bottom The sealing surface at the bottom of the hexagon is the beginning of the measuring range and at the same time the reference plane for the min max adjustment see the following graphic 1 Fi...

Page 14: ... applications Deviating from the proposed dimensions also longer sockets are possible however the local conditions must be taken into account d h Fig 10 Socket mounting with deviating socket dimensions Socket diameter d Socket length h 80 mm 3 300 mm 11 8 in 100 mm 4 400 mm 15 8 in 150 mm 6 600 mm 23 6 in In liquids direct the device as perpendicular as possible to the me dium surface to achieve o...

Page 15: ...ly aligned to the vessel centre The necessary angle of inclination depends on the vessel dimensions It can be easily checked with a suitable bubble tube or mechanic s level on the sensor d a α Fig 13 Proposal for installation after orientation VEGAPULS Air 41 The following table shows the necessary angle of inclination It depends on the measuring distance and the distance a between vessel centre a...

Page 16: ...ce 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 1 6 2 1 2 6 Example In a vessel 10 m high the installation position of the sensor is 0 7 m from the vessel centre The necessary angle of inclination of 4 can be read out from this table ...

Page 17: ...e is no longer known It can t be changed The emergency Bluetooth access code can be found in information sheet Access protection If this document is lost the emergency Bluetooth access code can be retrieved from your personal contact person after legitimation The storage and transmission of Bluetooth access codes is always encrypted SHA 256 algorithm 5 2 Protection of the parameterization The sett...

Page 18: ... codes in myVEGA If the user has a myVEGA account then the Bluetooth access code as well as the device code are additionally stored in his account under PINs and Codes This greatly simplifies the use of additional adjust ment tools as all Bluetooth access and device codes are automati cally synchronized when connected to the myVEGA account ...

Page 19: ...pple App Store Goog le Play Store Baidu Store Via magnet Via smartphone VEGA Tools app or VEGA Inventory System app Move the supplied magnet along the line towards the housing lid AC TIV ATI ON Ma gne t AC TIV ATI ON Ma gne t Call up NFC communication hold the smartphone close to the side of the device with the lettering VEGA Web portal VEGA Inventory System app Menu item Device networks Add Enter...

Page 20: ...easured value transmission via radio technology 64808 EN 210426 Web portal VEGA Inventory System app Menu item Adjustment lineariza tion Open assistant measuring range and transmission interval via VEGA Tools app Complete wizard with Linearisation adjustment Configure sensor ...

Page 21: ...l The fact that the sensor does not wake up and does not carry out measurement cycles or communication means that the lithium cell is not unnecessarily discharged In this state longer storage is possible until the device is used Activated In the activated state the device is not woken up by the integrated clock within the set measuring interval The activation is described in the following 7 2 Acti...

Page 22: ... the line towards the housing lid ACTIVATIO N Magnet ACTIVATIO N Magnet 1 2 Fig 15 Activate sensor by magnet 1 Contact point for activation 2 Magnet The device is ready for a radio connection for 60 s Note If no Bluetooth connection is established within these 60 seconds the device automatically returns to sleep mode If an established Bluetooth connection is interrupted a new connection is possibl...

Page 23: ...nd transmitted once outside the cyclic transmission In addition a LoRa Join and a single location determination is carried out The procedure is done by new activation via NFC or magnet as described above The sensor is simultaneously activated for the cycli cal transmission of measured values The transmission cycle of an already activated sensor is not changed by this 7 5 Localization The LTE M NB ...

Page 24: ...PULS Air 41 Autarkic device with measured value transmission via radio technology 64808 EN 210426 7 6 Deactivate The instrument can be deactivated via the VEGA Tools app or the DTM e g for temporary shutdown The device is reactivated as described above ...

Page 25: ...r data are transmitted Distance from the medium surface m Electronic temperature C Geographical position determined by GNSS geographical coor dinates Mounting position angle Remaining life of Lithium cells Device status The transmission options are described below 8 2 NB IoT LTE M VEGA Inventory System With NB IoT Narrow band Internet of Things and LTE M Long Term Evolution for Machines the focus ...

Page 26: ...ta via LoRa from the sensors and transmits them via mobile radio to VEGA s own LoRa server VEGA Inventory System LoRa 10 15 km VEGA LoRa Gateway API LoRa Sever Customer Customer Database Cellular or LAN Fig 17 Wireless measured value transmission via LoRa WAN LoRA server to the VEGA Inventory System Both the end devices and the gateways are stored there with their data The sensors and gateways hav...

Page 27: ...his case the sensor must be made known in this network Customer Customer Database Fig 19 Wireless measured value transmission To do this the user creates the sensor in his interface with its iden tification values DevEUI AppKey and JoinEUI After a Join has been triggered the sensor appears in the user interface The payload i e the transmitted bytes are described in chapter Radio network LoRaWAN da...

Page 28: ...he area The message Connecting is displayed The devices found are listed and the search is automatically contin ued Select the requested instrument in the device list When establishing the connection for the first time the operating tool and the sensor must authenticate each other After the first correct authentication each subsequent connection is made without a new authentication query For authe...

Page 29: ...if the parameter protection is deactivated When delivered parameter protection is deactivated by default and can be activated at any time It is recommended to enter a personal 6 digit device code To do this go to menu Extended functions Access protection menu item Protection of the parameter adjustment 9 3 Parameter adjustment The sensor adjustment menu is divided into two areas which are arranged...

Page 30: ...d value transmission via radio technology 64808 EN 210426 Fig 22 Example of an app view Menu item vessel height measuring range Enter the requested parameters and confirm via the keyboard or the editing field The settings are then active in the sensor Close the app to terminate connection ...

Page 31: ...he Project Wizard After activating the integrated Bluetooth or the Bluetooth USB adapt er devices with Bluetooth are found and created in the project tree Make sure that the VEGAPULS Air 41 is activated see chapter Operating modus activate device 10 2 Connecting Select the requested device for the online parameter adjustment in the project tree When establishing the connection for the first time t...

Page 32: ...displayed on the adjustment tool The message disappears when the connection is restored Parameter adjustment of the device is only possible if the parameter protection is deactivated When delivered parameter protection is deactivated by default and can be activated at any time It is recommended to enter a personal 6 digit device code To do this go to menu Extended functions Access protection menu ...

Page 33: ...APULS Air 41 Autarkic device with measured value transmission via radio technology 64808 EN 210426 Fig 24 Example of a DTM view Menu item vessel height measuring range Fig 25 Example of a DTM view Menu item measurement and transmission interval ...

Page 34: ...is feedback channel are Device software from 1 1 0 2 Current version of the VEGA Inventory Systems Available mobile connection via NB IoT LTE M The following parameters can be changed Vessel height Operating range Measuring and transmission interval In addition the following actions can be triggered Localization The changes are first stored in the VEGA Inventory System They are transferred to the ...

Page 35: ...ile radio LoRa LoRa Mobile radio LoRa Country of use Country list Germany Transmit current measured value Execute LoRa settings Band EU868 US915 AS923 EU868 Device EUI Join EUI APP Key Join Execute Adaptive Data Rate ADR Activated deactivated Activated Mobile radio settings LTE Mode Automatically NB IoT LTE Cat M1 Automatically COAP settings Host Name data vis vega com Port 5684 URI data Measuring...

Page 36: ...signal suppres sion False signal suppression Create new expand delete all Sounded distance to the medium from the sealing surface 0 m vessel height operating range Localization GPS On Off Off Units Distance unit of the device mm m in ft mm Temperature unit of the in strument C F K C Reset Reset Restore basic settings Mode Mode Mode 1 EU Albania Andorra Azerbaijan Australia Belarus Bosnia and Herze...

Page 37: ...Peak values measurement reliability Min measurement reliability date time min measurement reliabil ity max measurement reliability date time max measurement re liability Peak values electronic tem perature Min electronics temperature date time min electronics tem perature max electronics temperature date time max elec tronics temperature Reset pointer function Measured values Measured values Dista...

Page 38: ...on These may be caused by the following e g Sensor Process Charge state of the lithium cell Availability quality of radio transmission Signal processing The first measures are Evaluation of fault messages Checking the output signal Checking the radio quality or availability of the radio standard Treatment of measurement errors A smartphone tablet with the adjustment app or a PC notebook with the s...

Page 39: ...ctographs 4 1 2 3 Fig 27 Pictographs of the status messages 1 Failure red 2 Out of specification yellow 3 Function check orange 4 Maintenance required blue Failure Due to a malfunction in the instrument a fault message is output This status message is always active It cannot be deactivated by the user Function check The instrument is being worked on the measured value is temporarily invalid for ex...

Page 40: ...Send instrument for repair F080 General software error General software error Restart instrument F105 Determine measured value The instrument is still in the switch on phase the measured value could not yet be determined Wait for the end of the switch on phase Duration up to 3 minutes depending on the measurement environment and pa rameter settings F260 Error in the calibration Checksum error in t...

Page 41: ...ensor data into the sensor M501 Error in the delivery status Hardware error EEPROM Send instrument for repair M507 Error in the instrument settings Error during setup Error when carrying out a reset False signal suppression faulty Carry out reset and repeat setup M508 No executable Bluetooth software Checksum error in Bluetooth software Carry out software update M509 Software update running Softwa...

Page 42: ...cation Measured value remains un changed during filling Level time 0 False signals in the close range too big or level echo too small Strong foam or vortex generation Max adjustment not correct Eliminate false signals in the close range Check measuring point Antenna should protrude out of the threaded mounting socket possible false echoes through flange socket Remove contamination on the antenna I...

Page 43: ...ng emptying Fault description Cause Rectification Measured value remains un changed in the close range during emptying Level time 0 False signal larger than the level echo Level echo too small Check measuring point Antenna should protrude out of the threaded mounting socket possible false echoes through flange socket Remove contamination on the antenna In case of interferences due to instal lation...

Page 44: ...e level echo Direct sensor to the opposite fun nel wall avoid crossing with the filling stream Measured value fluctuates around 10 20 Level time 0 Various echoes from an uneven medi um surface e g a material cone Check parameter Material Type and adapt if necessary Optimize installation position and sen sor orientation Reflections from the medium surface via the vessel wall deflection Select a mor...

Page 45: ...cells used Longer deactivation or storage of the device Device can no longer be activated Only use the specified cell type and replace all cells for type and number see chapter Technical data 3 Proceed as follows when carrying out the exchange 1 Unscrew the housing lid 2 Push the cell retaining clip in the direction of the arrow and re move 3 Remove old cells 4 Leave the device without power i e w...

Page 46: ...e 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 13 7 How to proceed if a 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...

Page 47: ...al regulations Battery accumulator recycling Note The disposal is subject to the EU directive on batteries and accumula tors Batteries and accumulators contain some environmentally harm ful but also some valuable raw materials that can be recycled For that reason batteries and accumulators must not be disposed of in household waste All users are legally obligated to bring spent batteries to a suit...

Page 48: ...mations as well as regulations for use can be found in the document Radio licenses supplied or on our homepage 15 2 EU conformity The device fulfils the legal requirements of the applicable EU direc tives By affixing the CE marking we confirm the conformity of the instrument with these directives The EU conformity declaration can be found on our homepage 15 3 Environment management system Protecti...

Page 49: ...ials wetted parts Ʋ Ʋ Thread PVDF Ʋ Ʋ Process seal FKM G type threaded connections only Ʋ Ʋ Antenna lens PVDF Materials non wetted parts Ʋ Ʋ Housing PVDF Instrument weight depending on pro cess fitting 0 7 3 4 kg 1 543 7 496 lbs Process fitting Thread G1 R1 1 NPT Torques Torque counter nut max 7 Nm 5 163 lbf ft Input variable Measured variable The measured quantity is the distance between the end ...

Page 50: ...ul signal Deviation See following graphic 0 25 m 0 8202 ft 10 mm 0 3937 in 10 mm 0 3937 in 2 mm 0 0787 in 2 mm 0 0787 in 0 2 1 3 Fig 29 Deviation under reference conditions 1 Reference plane 2 Antenna edge 3 Recommended measuring range Characteristics and performance data Measuring frequency W band 80 GHz technology Measuring cycle time 5 s Measuring and transmission interval every 15 minutes ever...

Page 51: ...2 480 GHz Max emitted power 2 2 dBm Max number of participants 1 Effective range typ 9 25 m 82 ft Ambient conditions Ambient temperature 20 60 C 4 140 F Storage and transport temperature 20 60 C 4 140 F Mechanical environmental conditions Vibrations oscillations Class 4M8 acc to IEC 60271 3 4 5 g 4 200 Hz Impacts mechanical shock Class 6M4 acc to IEC 60271 3 6 50 g 2 3 ms Impact resistance IK07 ac...

Page 52: ...onal output parameter Electronics temperature Range 20 60 C 4 140 F Resolution 0 1 K Deviation 3 K Electrical protective measures Protection rating IP66 IP68 0 2 bar according to IEC 60529 type 6x ac cording to NEMA Altitude above sea level 2000 m 6562 ft Protection class None autarcic operation Overvoltage category None autarcic operation Pollution degree 4 16 2 Radio networks LTE M and NB IoT LT...

Page 53: ...e The data are transferred as a byte stream in packets Each packet is given an identifier at the begin ning which defines the meaning of the following bytes The byte order corresponds to the Cayenne Low Power Payload LPP Guideline as BigEndian Packet 2 is transferred as standard Alternative packets are required if additional characteristic val ues error status position occur in the sensor The maxi...

Page 54: ...PS USA X X X Dummy required X Example data transmission Packet 2 data record 02003FA31F152D2400FA09 Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 6 Byte 7 Byte 8 Byte 9 10 Byte 11 0x02 0x00 0x3FA31F15 0x2D 0x24 0x00FA 0x09 Packet iden tifier Namur status Measured value Unit Lithium cells Temperature Angle of incli nation 2 0 OK 1 27439 0x2D 45 m 36 25 C 9 Packet 5 data record 05047FFFFFFF2D24010442412A784105329B0000565409...

Page 55: ...ith measured value transmission via radio technology 64808 EN 210426 16 4 Dimensions 22 mm 0 86 25 3 mm 0 99 102 mm 4 01 ø 102 mm 4 02 ø 35 5 mm 1 40 ø 90 mm 3 54 1 2 3 G 1 1 NPT R 1 Fig 30 Dimensions VEGAPULS Air 41 1 Thread G 2 Thread NPT 3 Thread R ...

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Page 60: ...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 2021 Phone 49 7836 50 0 E mail info de vega com www vega com ...

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