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Operating Instructions

Radar sensor for continuous level
measurement of liquids

VEGAPULS C 22

SDI-12

Document ID: 58345

Summary of Contents for VEGAPULS C 22

Page 1: ...Operating Instructions Radar sensor for continuous level measurement of liquids VEGAPULS C 22 SDI 12 Document ID 58345 ...

Page 2: ...eneral instructions 11 4 2 Mounting versions 11 4 3 Mounting instructions 12 4 4 Measurement setups Gauge 15 4 5 Measurement setup Flow 16 5 Connecting to power supply 18 5 1 Preparing the connection 18 5 2 Wiring plan 18 5 3 Switch on phase 19 6 Access protection 20 6 1 Bluetooth radio interface 20 6 2 Protection of the parameterization 20 6 3 Storing the codes in myVEGA 21 7 Setup with smartphon...

Page 3: ...harmaceutical certificates 41 12 5 EU conformity 41 12 6 Environment management system 41 13 Supplement 42 13 1 Technical data 42 13 2 SDI 12 Overview 46 13 3 Basic Commands 46 13 4 Extended Commands 48 13 5 Device Status 13 53 13 6 VVO Status 14 54 13 7 Dimensions 54 13 8 Industrial property rights 55 13 9 Licensing information for open source software 55 13 10 Trademark 55 Safety instructions fo...

Page 4: ... 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 injury Warning Non observance o...

Page 5: ...lying 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 the instr...

Page 6: ...the radio approvals of the respective country Further information can be found in the document Regulations for radar level measuring instruments with radio licenses on our home page 2 6 Installation and operation in the USA and Canada This information is only valid for USA and Canada Hence the follow ing text is only available in the English language Installations in the US shall comply with the r...

Page 7: ...delivery encompasses Documentation Ex specific Safety instructions with Ex versions If necessary further certificates Note Optional instrument features are also described in this operating instructions manual The respective scope of delivery results from the order specification This operating instructions manual applies to the following instrument versions Hardware version from 1 0 0 Software vers...

Page 8: ...iple of operation VEGAPULS C 22 is a radar sensor for non contact continuous level measurement It is suitable for liquids and solids in practically all industries The device is designed for connection to data loggers with SDI 12 interface making it particularly suitable for battery powered applica tions requiring low power consumption The VEGAPULS C 22 can be operated at any data logger with SDI 1...

Page 9: ...LS C 22 SDI 12 to the data logge 1 Sensor 2 Data logger 3 4 Packaging transport and storage Your instrument was protected by packaging during transport Its capacity to handle normal loads during transport is assured by a test based on ISO 4180 The packaging consists of environment friendly recyclable card board For special versions PE foam or PE foil is also used Dispose of the packaging material ...

Page 10: ...ding 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 in different versions according to the following standards DIN 2501 EN 1092 1 BS 10 ASME B 16 5 JIS B 2210 1984 GOST 12821 80 Welded sockets are used to connect the devices to the process Threaded adapte...

Page 11: ...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 4 2 Mounting versions The simplest mounting of the device is on the ceiling The matching ceiling adapter is included in the scope of delive...

Page 12: ...t least 200 mm 7 874 in away from a wall or structural parts see illustrations above If you cannot maintain this distance you should carry out a false signal suppression during setup This applies particularly if buildup on the wall or structural parts is to be expected In such cases we recommend repeating the false signal suppression at a later date with existing buildup The centre of the antenna ...

Page 13: ...er than the antenna The socket end should be smooth and burr free if possible also rounded Note When mounting on longer nozzles we recommend carrying out a false signal suppression see chapter Parameter adjustment You will find recommended values for socket heights in the following illustration or the table The values come from typical applications Deviating from the proposed dimensions also longe...

Page 14: ...f large vessel installations such as struts or supports cause false echoes these can be attenuated through supplementary measures Small inclined sheet metal baffles above the installations scatter the radar signals and prevent direct interfering reflections Fig 12 Cover flat large area profiles with deflectors In liquids direct the device as perpendicular as possible to the me dium surface to achi...

Page 15: ...pos sible radar antennas or sensors with guided radar 4 4 Measurement setups Gauge In general the following must be observed while mounting the sensor Mounting on solid bracket or mounting bracket High or low water for mounting position Measurement on water surface as flat as possible in calm area Minimum distance to the max water level The following examples serve as an overview for gauge measure...

Page 16: ...ounting the sensor on the upstream or inlet side Installation in the centre of the flume and vertical to the liquid surface Distance to the overfall orifice or Venturi flume Min distance to the max height of damming for optimum accu racy 250 mm 9 843 in 1 Detailed project planning data can be found at the channel manufac turers and in the technical literature Dam gauge Deep well level 1 At smaller...

Page 17: ...urement with rectangular flume hmax max filling of the rectangular flume 1 Overfall orifice side view 2 Upstream water 3 Tailwater 4 Overfall orifice view from tailwater 2 3 4 x hmax 90 hmax B 1 250 mm 9 84 Fig 19 Flow measurement with Khafagi Venturi flume hmax max filling of the flume B tightest constriction in the flume 1 Position sensor 2 Venturi flume Rectangular overfall Khafagi Venturi flum...

Page 18: ...rnal limitation of the output current The data for power supply are specified in chapter Technical data The device is supplied with a fixed connected cable If an extension is required a standard three wire cable can be used If electromagnetic interference is expected which is above the test values of EN 61326 1 for industrial areas shielded cable should be used We recommend to connect the cable sc...

Page 19: ...fter connection to the power supply the device carries out a self test Note No SDI 12 commands are answered during this self test After the self test the standard SDI 12 communication is used Transmitted values take settings into account that have already been carried out e g default setting ...

Page 20: ...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 6 2 Protection of the parameterization The settings parameters of the device can...

Page 21: ... 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 22: ... 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 authentication enter the 6 digit Bluet...

Page 23: ...d 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 7 3 Parameter adjustment The sensor adjustment menu is divided into two areas which are arranged next to each other or one below the other depending on the adjustment tool Navigation section Menu item di...

Page 24: ...g 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 22 is activated see chapter Oper ating modus activate device 8 2 Connecting Select the requested device for the online parameter adjustment in the project tree When establishing the connection for the first time the operating tool and the device mu...

Page 25: ... 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 item Protection of the parameter...

Page 26: ...26 8 Setup with PC notebook Bluetooth VEGAPULS C 22 SDI 12 58345 EN 200806 Fig 24 Example of a DTM view Setup sensor adjustment ...

Page 27: ...ction 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 adjustment distance A Min adjustment distance B Max adjustment 15 000 m Min adjustment 0 000 m Menu item Selection Basic settings Damping Integration time 0 s Linearisation Linearization type Linear Scaling Scaling size Scaling unit S...

Page 28: ...er function distance meas urement reliability meas rate electronic temperature Measured values Measured values Additional measured values Outputs Sensor information Device name serial number hardware software version de vice revision factory calibration date Sensor character istics Sensor features from order text Simulation Measured value Simulation value Measured value memory DTM Indication measu...

Page 29: ...gh dished vessel ceiling Condensation buildup on the sensor Further recommendations False signal suppression with running agitator via adjustment app or PACTware DTM Dosing vessel Vessel Small vessels Process measurement conditions Frequent and fast filling emptying Tight installation situation Multiple reflections through dished vessel ceiling Product buildup condensate and foam generation Pumpin...

Page 30: ...ve roof for the measuring point Transportable plastic tank IBC Process measurement conditions Material and thickness different Measurement through the vessel top if appropriate to the application Changed reflection conditions as well as jumps in measured values when changing vessels Further recommendations With measurement through the tank top false signal suppres sion via adjustment app or PACTwa...

Page 31: ...easurement conditions Large distance to the medium Steep angles of repose unfavourable pouring positions due to outlet funnel and filling cone Diffuse reflections due to structured vessel walls or internals Multiple echoes diffuse reflections due to unfavourable pouring positions with fine grain Changing signal conditions when large amounts of material slip off Further recommendations False signal...

Page 32: ...N 200806 Demonstration Applications that are not typical level measurements Instrument demonstration Object recognition monitoring Measured value verification with higher measuring accuracy with reflection without bulk solids e g via a measuring plate ...

Page 33: ...aults 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 signal Treatment of measurement errors A smartphone tablet with the adjustment app or a PC notebook with the software PACTware and the suitable DTM offer you further com prehensive diagnostic possibilities ...

Page 34: ...phs 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 example during simulation This stat...

Page 35: ...l software error General software error Restart instrument F105 Determine measured value The instrument is still in the start phase the measured value could not yet be de termined 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 the calibration values Error in the EEPROM...

Page 36: ...ty or defective Clean the antenna Use a more suitable antenna sensor Remove possible false echoes Optimize sensor position and orientation 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 S...

Page 37: ...ar ried out Carry out a false signal suppression Amplitude or position of a false signal has changed e g condensation build up false signal suppression no longer matches actual conditions Determine the reason for the changed false signals carry out false signal sup pression e g with condensation Liquids Measurement error during filling Fault description Cause Rectification Measured value remains u...

Page 38: ...nera tion or false signals in the close range The sensor goes into overfill protection mode The max level 0 m distance as well as the status message Overfill protection are output Check measuring point Antenna should protrude out of the threaded mounting socket possible false echoes through flange socket Remove contamination on the antenna Liquids Measurement error during emptying Fault descriptio...

Page 39: ...is still effective after a software update is carried out You can find detailed information in the download area on our home page 10 6 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 to call back for needed...

Page 40: ...essure 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 2 Disposal The device is made of recyclable materials For this reason it should be disposed of by a specialist recycling company Observe the ap plicable national regulations ...

Page 41: ...oved versions for use as part of an overfill protection system are available or in preparation for this device series The corresponding approvals can be found on our homepage 12 4 Food and pharmaceutical certificates Versions for use in the food and pharmaceutical industries are avail able or in preparation The corresponding certificates can be found on our homepage 12 5 EU conformity The device f...

Page 42: ...ts Ʋ Ʋ Antenna process fitting PVDF Ʋ Ʋ Counter nut 2 PP Ʋ Ʋ Process seal FKM 3 Materials non wetted parts Ʋ Ʋ Housing PVDF Ʋ Ʋ Cable entry seal NBR Ʋ Ʋ Connection cable PUR Weight Ʋ Ʋ Instrument 0 7 kg 1 543 lbs Ʋ Ʋ Connection cable 0 1 kg m Process fitting Thread G1 R1 1 NPT Mounting connection Thread G1 R1 1 NPT Input variable Measured variable The measured variable is the distance between the ...

Page 43: ... Deviation 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 Distance to installations 200 mm 7 874 in Ʋ Ʋ Reflector Flat plate reflector Ʋ Ʋ False reflections Biggest false signal 20 dB smaller than the useful...

Page 44: ...y 3 dBm MHz EIRP Ʋ Ʋ Max spectral transmission power density 34 dBm 50 MHz EIRP Ʋ Ʋ Max power density at a distance of 1 m 3 µW cm Ambient conditions Ambient temperature 40 80 C 40 176 F Storage and transport temperature 40 80 C 40 176 F Mechanical environmental conditions Vibrations 4 g acc to GL E10 Impacts mechanical shock Class 6M4 acc to IEC 60271 3 6 50 g 2 3 ms Impact resistance IK07 acc to...

Page 45: ...re isolating and cable cover PUR Ʋ Ʋ Colour Black Ʋ Ʋ Flame retardant according to IEC 60332 1 2 UL 1581 Flametest VW 1 Bluetooth interface Bluetooth standard Bluetooth 5 0 downward compatible to Bluetooth 4 0 LE Frequency 2 402 2 480 GHz Max emitted power 2 2 dBm Max number of participants 1 Effective range typ 12 25 m 82 ft Adjustment PC Notebook PACTware DTM Smartphone Tablet Adjustment app Vol...

Page 46: ...ggers for the collection and processing of environmental data In the following the necessary device specific details are shown You can find further information of SDI 12 on www sdi 12 org 13 3 Basic Commands Command Response Description Break A data recorder starts a request by transmitting a break a a CR LF Acknowledge Active aI aiiccccccccmmmmmmvvvxx xx CR LF Send Identification SDI12 compatibil...

Page 47: ...vvv 3 char for sensor version 001 xxxxxxxx 8 characters for serial number Ser Nr Example a2VEGAbbbbPSC 2100143210123 CR LF Start Measurement and Send Data Command Response Description aM atttn CR LF a CR LF Start measurement a sensor address ttt the time in seconds until the sensor will have the measurement ready n the number of measurement values the sensor will make and return a CR LF service re...

Page 48: ...Operation Mode aXWPOM value1 a value1 value2 CR LF Write Power Operation Mode aXRDU a value1 CR LF Read distance unit aXWDU value1 a value1 value2 CR LF Write distance unit aXRTU a value1 CR LF Read temperature unit aXWTU value1 a value1 CR LF Write temperature unit aXRSR a value1 value2 CR LF Read stage reference aXWSR value1 a value1 value2 CR LF Write stage reference aXRAPUR a value1 value2 CR ...

Page 49: ...ower operation mode 0 low power mode 1 normal power model value2 VVO Status eee CR LF Read distance unit Command Response Description aXRDU a value1 CR LF a sensor address value1 distance unit 0 unit in m 1 unit in ft 2 unit in mm 3 unit in in CR LF Write distance unit Command Response Description aXWDU value1 a value1 value2 CR LF a sensor address value1 distance unit 0 unit in m 1 unit in ft 2 u...

Page 50: ...iption aXWTU value1 a value1 value2 CR LF a sensor address value1 temperature unit 0 unit in C 1 unit in F 2 unit in K value2 VVO Status eee CR LF Example Command Response Description 0XWTU 0 0 0 000 CR LF Valid data 0XWDU 4 0 0 136 CR LF No valid data Current value is returned with a status 136 Read stage reference Command Response Description aXRSR a value1 CR LF a sensor address value1 stage re...

Page 51: ...CR LF No valid data is written Read access protection unlock result Command Response Description aXRAPUR a value1 value2 CR LF a sensor address value1 result 0 success 1 failed 2 se quence error value2 reason 0 without 1 wrong access code 2 CR LF Example Command Response Description aXRAPUR 0 0 0 CR LF Read parameterization state Command Response Description aXRPS a value1 value2 value3 C R LF a s...

Page 52: ...ue1 a value1 CR LF a sensor address value1 6 numbers device unlock code CR LF Example Command Response Description aXWAP PUL 123456 0 000 CR LF Write access protection parameterization lock Command Response Description aXWAPPL a value CR LF a sensor address value VVO Status eee CR LF Example Command Response Description aXWAPPL 0 000 CR LF Write access protection unlock with emergency code Command...

Page 53: ... in the device setting F264 Installation setup error F265 Measurement function Maintenance Code Description M500 Error in the delivery status M501 Error in the non active linearization table M504 Error on an device interface M505 No measured value available M507 Error in the device setting M508 Non executable Bluetooth software M509 Software update running M510 No communication with the main contr...

Page 54: ...4 VALUE_TOO_LARGE 134 VALUE_TOO_SMALL 136 INVALID_DATA 138 TELEGRAM_TOO_LARGE 142 DATA_NOT_AVAILABLE 143 DEVICE_BUSY 144 WRITE_PROTECTED 149 READ_ONLY 150 NOT_AUTHENTICATED 13 7 Dimensions 23 mm 0 91 57 mm 2 24 ø 6 mm 0 24 G1 ø 58 mm 2 28 64 mm 2 52 1 14 NPT R 1 79 mm 3 11 1 2 3 Fig 28 Dimensions VEGAPULS C 22 1 Thread G1 2 Thread 1 NPT 3 Thread R1 14 Value 2 with aXWPOM value aXWDU value1 aXWTU v...

Page 55: ...rotegidas por los derechos en el campo de la propiedad indus trial Para mayor información revise la pagina web www vega com Линии продукции фирмы ВЕГА защищаются по всему миру правами на интеллектуальную собственность Дальнейшую информацию смотрите на сайте www vega com VEGA系列产品在全球享有知识产权保护进一步信息请参见网站 www vega com 13 9 Licensing information for open source software Open source software components a...

Page 56: ...e 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 2020 Phone 49 7836 50 0 Fax 49 7836 50 201 E mail info de vega com www vega com ...

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