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9 Supplement

VEGATOR 142 • 

46839-EN-190626

9 Supplement

9.1  Technical data

Note for approved instruments

The technical data in the respective safety instructions are valid for approved instruments (e.g. with 

Ex approval). In some cases, these data can differ from the data listed herein.

General data

Series

Module unit for mounting on carrier rails 35 x 7.5 acc. to 

EN 50022/60715

Weight

125 g (4.02 oz)

Housing material

Polycarbonate PC-FR

Connection terminals

 

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Type of terminal

Screw terminal

 

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Wire cross-section

0.25 mm² (AWG 23) … 2.5 mm² (AWG 12)

Voltage supply

Operating voltage

 

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Nominal voltage AC

24 … 230 V (-15 %, +10 %) 50/60 Hz

 

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Nominal voltage DC

24 … 65 V DC (-15 %, +10 %)

Max. power consumption

3 W (8 VA)

Sensor input

Quantity

2 x 4 … 20 mA 

Type of input (selectable)

 

Ʋ

Active input

Sensor supply through VEGATOR 142 

 

Ʋ

Passive input

3)

Sensor has an own voltage supply

Measured value transmission

 

Ʋ

4 … 20 mA

analogue for 4 … 20 mA sensors

Switching threshold

 

Ʋ

Adjustable in the range

4 … 20 mA

 

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Hysteresis

100 µA

Current limitation

23 mA (permanently short-circuit proof)

Terminal voltage (idle state)

18.2 V DC, ± 5 %

Terminal voltage mode active

17.2 … 14 V at 4 … 20 mA

Internal resistance

 

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Active input

200 Ω, ± 1 %

 

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Passive input

100 Ω, ± 1 %

Detection line break

≤ 3.6 mA

Detection shortcircuit

≥ 21 mA

3)

  Not available with Ex version.

Summary of Contents for VEGATOR 142

Page 1: ...Operating Instructions Double channel controller for level detection for 4 20 mA sensors VEGATOR 142 Document ID 46839...

Page 2: ...ructions 9 5 Connecting to power supply 10 5 1 Preparing the connection 10 5 2 Input mode active passive 11 5 3 Connection procedure 11 5 4 Wiring plan 12 5 5 Connection example mixed operation active...

Page 3: ...9 3 Industrial property rights 29 9 4 Trademark 29 Supplementary documentation Information Supplementary documents appropriate to the ordered version come with the delivery You can find them listed i...

Page 4: ...nt 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 p...

Page 5: ...revailing 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...

Page 6: ...comply with the relevant requirements of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 Installations in Canada shall comply with the relevant requirements of the Canadian Electrical Code 2 8 Safety instru...

Page 7: ...e search field the serial number of your instrument Alternatively you can access the data via your smartphone Download the VEGA Tools app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store Scan the Dat...

Page 8: ...or special versions PE foam or PE foil is also used Dispose of the packaging material via specialised recycling companies Transport must be carried out in due consideration of the notes on the transpo...

Page 9: ...must not exceed 60 C Around the ventilation slots there must be a distance of at least 2 cm to the next component The VEGATOR 142 in Ex version is an associated intrinsically safe instrument and must...

Page 10: ...rence is expected which is above the test values of EN 61326 for industrial areas screened cable should be used Make sure that the cable used has the required temperature resist ance and fire safety f...

Page 11: ...four wire version Furthermore the VEGATOR 142 can be looped like a standard ammeter into the existing circuit It is thus possible to control multiple controllers with one sensor to detect different l...

Page 12: ...t channel 2 4 20 mA active input 3 Sensor circuit channel 1 4 20 mA passive input1 4 Sensor circuit channel 2 4 20 mA passive input2 5 Relay output channel 1 6 Relay output channel 2 7 Voltage supply...

Page 13: ...different limit levels Note Wiring of channel 1 and channel 2 in mixed operation active passive in one instrument is not possible The innter resistance of the passive input should be treated like a 1...

Page 14: ...ch block 3 Signal lamps LEDs 4 Hinged front cover 6 2 Adjustment elements Control lamps LED in the front plate indicate operation switching status and fault signal Green Operating control lamp Mains v...

Page 15: ...nel 2 The requested operating mode is set with the min max switch min detection i e dry run protection or max detection i e overfill protec tion Dry run protection Relay is switched off when the level...

Page 16: ...u can find a detailed description depending on the mode and the installed sen sors in the following chapters 6 3 Switching point adjustment single point control with 4 20 mA sensor continuous When usi...

Page 17: ...tion position Via the potentiom eter the switching point is adapted to the measured medium Please also observe the operating instructions of the sensor especially the sensitivity adjustment Note In or...

Page 18: ...1 Make sure that switches 1 and 7 on the DIL switch block are set to min and switch 6 to Single point control The switches for the switch on and switch off delay should be set to 0 s 2 The vessel shou...

Page 19: ...tches 1 and 7 on the DIL switch block are set to max and switch 6 to Two point control The switches for the switch on and switch off delay should be set to 0 s 2 The vessel should be empty i e only fi...

Page 20: ...means of the proof test described below Detection of line break Disconnect the sensor cable for the duration of this test The red fault LED must light up The relay must be deenergized Detection of sh...

Page 21: ...46839 EN 190626 3 1 4 2 L E D O N O F F Relais O N O F F t Fig 9 Function diagram single point control 1 Filling height 2 Switching point 3 Mode overfill protection 4 Mode dry run protection Single po...

Page 22: ...190626 t 4 1 5 O N O F F 2 3 L E D Relais O N O F F Fig 10 Function diagram two point control 1 Filling height 2 Upper switching point 3 Lower switching point 4 Mode overfill protection 5 Mode dry ru...

Page 23: ...these measures not be successful please call in urgent cases the VEGA service hotline under the phone no 49 1805 858550 The hotline is manned 7 days a week round the clock Since we offer this service...

Page 24: ...l does not disap pear the controller is defective exchange controller or return it for repair Check sensor or sensor cable Reconnect the sensor cable to the controller disconnect the sensor and replac...

Page 25: ...cs to be easily separable WEEE directive The instrument does not fall in the scope of the EU WEEE directive Article 2 of this Directive exempts electrical and electronic equipment from this requiremen...

Page 26: ...G 12 Voltage supply Operating voltage Nominal voltage AC 24 230 V 15 10 50 60 Hz Nominal voltage DC 24 65 V DC 15 10 Max power consumption 3 W 8 VA Sensor input Quantity 2 x 4 20 mA Type of input sele...

Page 27: ...r switching point adjustment Ambient conditions Ambient temperature at the installation site of the instrument 20 60 C 4 140 F 5 Storage and transport temperature 40 70 C 40 158 F Relative humidity 96...

Page 28: ...technical specifications depending on the version For that reason the associated approval documents of these instruments have to be carefully noted They are part of the delivery or can be downloaded b...

Page 29: ...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 lineas de product...

Page 30: ...Active 11 Passive 11 Instrument return form 24 L LEDs 14 Limit level 16 21 M Mode 15 O Operating instructions 7 Overflow protection 15 P Potential equalisation 10 Potentiometer 16 Protection rating 9...

Page 31: ...31 Notes VEGATOR 142 46839 EN 190626...

Page 32: ...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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