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4 Mounting

VEGAPULS C 11 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA

58340-EN-200806

2

3 ... 4 x h

max

90°

h

max

B

1

≥ 250 mm

(9.84

")

Fig. 16: Flow measurement with Khafagi-Venturi flume: h

max.

 = max. filling of the 

flume; B = tightest constriction in the flume
1  Position sensor

2  Venturi flume

Khafagi-Venturi flume

Summary of Contents for VEGAPULS C 11

Page 1: ...Operating Instructions Radar sensor for continuous level measurement VEGAPULS C 11 Two wire 4 20 mA Document ID 58340...

Page 2: ...11 4 1 General instructions 11 4 2 Mounting versions 11 4 3 Mounting instructions 11 4 4 Measurement setup Flow 15 5 Connecting to power supply 18 5 1 Preparing the connection 18 5 2 Wiring plan 18 5...

Page 3: ...and approvals 42 12 1 Radio licenses 42 12 2 EU conformity 42 12 3 Environment management system 42 13 Supplement 43 13 1 Technical data 43 13 2 Dimensions 48 13 3 Industrial property rights 49 13 4...

Page 4: ...t 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...

Page 5: ...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 operati...

Page 6: ...constitutes a violation of the regulations of the radio approvals of the respective country Further information can be found in the document Regulations for radar level measuring instruments with rad...

Page 7: ...h versions with Bluetooth access code Emergency Bluetooth unlock code Emergency device code The further scope of delivery encompasses Documentation Ex specific Safety instructions with Ex versions If...

Page 8: ...300kPa PVDF L 5m 1 NPT 1NPT TAG1234 123456 Fig 2 Layout of the type label example 1 Instrument type 2 Field for approvals 3 Technical data 4 Bluetooth access code 5 QR code for device documentation 6...

Page 9: ...blet iOS or Android operating system PC notebook with Bluetooth USB adapter Windows operating system 1 3 2 Fig 3 Wireless connection to standard operating devices with integrated Bluetooth LE 1 Sensor...

Page 10: ...Avoiding mechanical shock and vibration Storage and transport temperature see chapter Supplement Technical data Ambient conditions Relative humidity 20 85 3 5 Accessories Screwed flanges are available...

Page 11: ...sting 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 m...

Page 12: ...center of dished or round vessel tops multiple echoes can arise However these can be suppressed by an appropriate adjustment see chapter Setup If you cannot maintain this distance you should carry out...

Page 13: ...Fig 8 Reference plane 1 Reference plane Do not mount the instruments in or above the filling stream Make sure that you detect the medium surface not the inflowing product Fig 9 Mounting of the radar...

Page 14: ...deviating socket dimensions Socket diameter d Socket length h 40 mm 1 150 mm 5 9 in 50 mm 2 200 mm 7 9 in 80 mm 3 300 mm 11 8 in 100 mm 4 400 mm 15 8 in 150 mm 6 600 mm 23 6 in The mounting location...

Page 15: ...itators in motion This ensures that the interfering reflections from the agitators are saved with the blades in different positions Fig 14 Agitators Through the action of filling stirring and other pr...

Page 16: ...etailed project planning data can be found at the channel manufac turers and in the technical literature The following examples serve as an overview for flow measurement 3 4 hmax 90 2 3 1 h max 2 x h...

Page 17: ...4 20 mA 58340 EN 200806 2 3 4 x hmax 90 hmax B 1 250 mm 9 84 Fig 16 Flow measurement with Khafagi Venturi flume hmax max filling of the flume B tightest constriction in the flume 1 Position sensor 2...

Page 18: ...onal factors that influence the operat ing voltage Lower output voltage of the power supply unit under nominal load e g with a sensor current of 20 5 mA or 22 mA in case of fault Influence of addition...

Page 19: ...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 con...

Page 20: ...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 to...

Page 21: ...g 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 operat...

Page 22: ...t 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...

Page 23: ...ating 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 C 11 is activated see chapter Oper ating modus...

Page 24: ...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 deacti...

Page 25: ...25 8 Setup with PC notebook Bluetooth VEGAPULS C 11 Two wire 4 20 mA 58340 EN 200806 Fig 21 Example of a DTM view Setup sensor adjustment...

Page 26: ...t measurement profile detection crusher demonstration Silo slender and high Units Distance unit of the device Temperature unit of the instru ment Distance in m Temperature in C Adjustment Max adjustme...

Page 27: ...Kingdom USA Mode 2 South Korea Taiwan Thailand Mode 3 South Africa Mode 4 Russia Mode 1 Menu item Selection Basic settings Status Sensor status Measured value status Status output Status additional me...

Page 28: ...Condensation Stirrer vessel Vessel Large agitator blades of metal Installations like flow breakers heating spirals Nozzle Process measurement conditions Frequent fast to slow filling and emptying Str...

Page 29: ...facilities water and snow on vessel top possible Further recommendations With measurement through the tank top false signal suppres sion via adjustment app or PACTware DTM When measuring through the t...

Page 30: ...le pouring positions with fine grain Varying pouring positions due to outlet funnel and filling cone Further recommendations False signal suppression via adjustment app or PACTware DTM Alignment of th...

Page 31: ...um Interfering reflections from fixtures or protective devices Further recommendations False signal suppression via adjustment app or PACTware DTM Demonstration Applications that are not typical level...

Page 32: ...ss faults can occur during operation These may be caused by the following e g Sensor Process Voltage supply Signal processing The first measures are Evaluation of fault messages Checking the output si...

Page 33: ...adapt if necessary Current signal greater than 22 mA less than 3 6 mA Sensor electronics defective Replace device or send in for repair de pending on device version 10 4 Status messages according to N...

Page 34: ...t according to the limit values difference between min and max 10 mm F025 Error in the lineariza tion table Index markers are not continuously rising for example illogical value pairs Check linearizat...

Page 35: ...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 M504 Err...

Page 36: ...he sensor Note If the output level is constant the cause could also be the fault setting of the current output to Hold value If the level is too low the reason could be a line resistance that is too h...

Page 37: ...interferences due to instal lations in the close range Change polarisation direction Chose a more suitable installation po sition Measured value jumps to wards 100 during filling Level time 0 Due to s...

Page 38: ...ion Cause Rectification Measured value shows a too low or too high level Level time 0 Min max adjustment not correct Adapt min max adjustment Incorrect linearization curve Adapt linearization curve Me...

Page 39: ...el time 0 False signal greater than level echo or level echo too small Eliminate false signals in the close range Check Antenna must protrude out of the nozzle Remove contamination on the antenna Mini...

Page 40: ...on in the download area on our home page 10 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...

Page 41: ...g pressure in the vessel or pipeline high temperatures cor rosive or toxic media etc Take note of chapters Mounting and Connecting to voltage sup ply and carry out the listed steps in reverse order 11...

Page 42: ...r use can be found in the document Radio licenses supplied or on our homepage 12 2 EU conformity The device fulfils the legal requirements of the applicable EU direc tives By affixing the CE marking w...

Page 43: ...ts Materials wetted parts Antenna process fitting PVDF Counter nut 3 PP Process seal FKM 4 Materials non wetted parts Housing PVDF Cable entry seal NBR Connection cable PVC Weight Instrument 0 7 kg 1...

Page 44: ...setting Signal resolution 0 3 A Resolution digital 1 mm 0 039 in Fault signal current output adjustable 3 6 mA 21 mA last valid measured value Max output current 22 mA Load See load resistance under P...

Page 45: ...Deviation in the current output due to digital analogue conversion 15 A Additional deviation through electromagnetic interference According to NAMUR NE 21 80 A According to EN 61326 1 None According t...

Page 46: ...ocess conditions For the process conditions please also note the specifications on the type label The lowest value amount always applies Process temperature 40 60 C 40 140 F Process pressure 1 3 bar 1...

Page 47: ...ample with UB 24 V DC 24 V 12 V 0 022 A 545 Overvoltage protection Dielectric strength against metallic mounting parts 10 kV Overvoltage resistance test impulse voltages 1 2 50 s at 42 1000 V Addition...

Page 48: ...11 Two wire 4 20 mA 58340 EN 200806 13 2 Dimensions 1 2 3 68 mm 2 68 6 mm 0 24 SW 41 76 mm 2 99 G1 G1 1NPT R1 1 14 NPT R 1 23 mm 0 92 29 mm 1 14 109 mm 4 28 Fig 25 Dimensions VEGAPULS C 11 1 Thread G1...

Page 49: ...ormations on pourra se r f rer au site www vega com VEGA lineas de productos est n protegidas por los derechos en el campo de la propiedad indus trial Para mayor informaci n revise la pagina web www v...

Page 50: ...50 Notes VEGAPULS C 11 Two wire 4 20 mA 58340 EN 200806...

Page 51: ...51 Notes VEGAPULS C 11 Two wire 4 20 mA 58340 EN 200806...

Page 52: ...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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