Operating Instructions
Vibrating level switch for powders
VEGAWAVE 61
Two-wire 8/16 mA
Document ID: 32250
Page 1: ...Operating Instructions Vibrating level switch for powders VEGAWAVE 61 Two wire 8 16 mA Document ID 32250 ...
Page 2: ...iple of operation 7 3 3 Adjustment 8 3 4 Storage and transport 8 4 Mounting 10 4 1 General instructions 10 4 2 Mounting instructions 11 5 Connecting to power supply 15 5 1 Preparing the connection 15 5 2 Connection procedure 15 5 3 Wiring plan single chamber housing 16 5 4 Wiring plan version IP66 IP68 1 bar 18 6 Setup 19 6 1 General information 19 6 2 Adjustment elements 19 6 3 Function table 20 ...
Page 3: ...rademark 37 Safety instructions for Ex areas Take note of the Ex specific safety instructions for Ex applications These instructions are attached as documents to each instrument with Ex approval and are part of the operating instructions Editing status 2022 09 15 ...
Page 4: ...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 injur...
Page 5: ...ncorrect mounting or adjustment Damage to property and persons or environmental contamination can result Also the protective characteristics of the instrument can be impaired 2 4 General safety instructions This is a state of the art instrument complying with all prevailing regulations and directives The instrument must only be operated in a technically flawless and reliable condition The operator...
Page 6: ...nguage Installations in the US shall 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 9 Safety instructions for Ex areas For applications in explosion proof areas Ex only devices with cor responding Ex approval may be used Observe the Ex specific safety instructio...
Page 7: ... fitting with tuning fork 1 2 3 Fig 1 VEGAWAVE 61 with plastic housing 1 Housing lid 2 Housing with electronics 3 Process fitting The type label contains the most important data for identification and use of the instrument Article number Serial number Technical data Article numbers documentation SIL identification with SIL rating ex works With the serial number you can access the delivery data of ...
Page 8: ...n cable to the vibrating element is also monitored The tuning fork is piezoelectrically energised and vibrates at its mechanical resonance frequency of approx 150 Hz When the tuning fork is submerged in the product the vibration amplitude changes This change is detected by the integrated electronics module and converted into a switching command Depending on your requirements VEGAWAVE 61 with two w...
Page 9: ...ith Up to the time of installation the packages must be left closed and stored according to the orientation and storage markings on the outside Unless 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 mechanical shock and vibration Storage and transport temp...
Page 10: ...mbient condi tions acc to DIN EN IEC ANSI ISA UL CSA 61010 1 It can be used indoors as well as outdoors In general VEGAWAVE 61 can be installed in any position The instru ment only has to be mounted in such a way that the vibrating element is at the height of the desired switching point Use the recommended cables see chapter Connecting to power supply and tighten the cable gland You can give your ...
Page 11: ...strument in Applying tightening force can damage internal parts of the housing Use the hexagon above the thread for screwing in Metric threads In the case of instrument housings with metric thread the cable glands are screwed in at the factory They are sealed with plastic plugs as transport protection You have to remove these plugs before electrical connection NPT thread In the case of instrument ...
Page 12: ...tion location should be necessary mount a suitable protective sheet above or in front of the vibrating element see illustra tion a In abrasive solids mounting according to illustration b has proven A spout forms in the concave protective sheet preventing wear of the protective sheet To achieve a very precise switching point you can install VEGAWAVE 61 horizontally However if the switching point ca...
Page 13: ...AWAVE 61 generates as little resistance as possible to product flow mount the sensor so that the surfaces are parallel to the product movement 1 2 Fig 5 Flow orientation of the tuning fork 1 Marking with screwed version 2 Direction of flow In case of horizontal mounting in adhesive products the surfaces of the tuning fork should be vertical in order to reduce buildup on the tuning fork On the scre...
Page 14: ...flange versions the fork is aligned with the flange holes 1 Fig 6 Horizontal installation marking 1 Marking on top with screwed version In applications such as grit chambers or settling basins for coarse sediments the vibrating element must be protected against damage with a suitable baffle This baffle must be manufactured by you 125 mm 5 120 mm 4 7 Fig 7 Baffle for protection against mechanical d...
Page 15: ...hazardous areas must be given priority The data for power supply are specified in chapter Technical data The instrument is connected with standard two wire cable without shielding If electromagnetic interference is expected which is above the test values of EN 61326 for industrial areas shielded cable should be used Make sure that the cable used has the required temperature resist ance and fire sa...
Page 16: ...on Fig 8 Connection steps 5 and 6 6 Insert the wire ends into the open terminals according to the wir ing plan 7 Press down the opening levers of the terminals you will hear the terminal spring closing 8 Check the hold of the wires in the terminals by lightly pulling on them 9 Tighten the compression nut of the cable entry gland The seal ring must completely encircle the cable 10 If necessary carr...
Page 17: ...nection to a controller The sensor is powered via the con nected controller For further information see the Technical data in the Supplement The wiring example is applicable for all suitable controllers If the mode switch of VEGAWAVE 61 is correctly set to max the control lamp on VEGAWAVE 61 lights red with submerged vibrating element green with uncovered vibrating element Take note of the operati...
Page 18: ...EGAWAVE 61 Two wire 8 16 mA 32250 EN 221012 5 4 Wiring plan version IP66 IP68 1 bar 1 2 Fig 11 Wire assignment connection cable 1 Brown and blue to power supply or to the processing system 2 Shielding Wire assignment con nection cable ...
Page 19: ...e switch 2 on VEGAWAVE 61 to max mode The mode is selected on the controller with the mode switch The switching output will change if you set one of the two mode switches afterwards This could possibly trigger other connected instruments or devices 6 2 Adjustment elements 3 4 1 2 5 Fig 12 Electronics and connection compartment two wire output 1 Potentiometer for adjustment of the density range 2 D...
Page 20: ...ase you select the requested mode according to the Func tion table max max detection or overfill protection min min detection or dry run detection on the controller When used on a control system the following values apply Mode min Vibrating element uncovered 16 mA 1 mA Vibrating element covered 8 mA 1 mA Mode max Vibrating element uncovered 8 mA 1 mA Vibrating element covered 16 mA 1 mA Control la...
Page 21: ...ides an overview of the switching conditions depending on the adjusted mode of the controller and the level Note Keep in mind that the mode switch of VEGAWAVE 61 must be always set to max Mode on the con troller Level Signal current Sensor Signal lamp sen sor Signal lamp con troller Mode A Overflow protection approx 8 mA Green Mode A Overflow protection approx 16 mA Red Mode B Dry run protection a...
Page 22: ...g of the sensor and immersion in the original medium 3 Short interruption of the supply line to the sensor 4 Pushing the test key on the controller 1 Filling the vessel up to the switching point If this does not cause any problems you can fill the vessel up to the switching point and monitor the correct sensor reaction 2 Dismounting of the sensor and immersion in the original medium You can dismou...
Page 23: ...ed nor triggered by filling the vessel This applies for VEGAWAVE 61 with two wire electronics module WE60Z You can carry out the function test with the output current values also directly via a safety PLC or a process control system A function test can be carried out with measurement setups in con junction with the two wire electronics module WE60Z EX If you are using a controller of type VEGATOR ...
Page 24: ...g this you can check the correct func tion of the measuring system Note Keep in mind that the starting time tA of the voltage supply can extend the time up to the first switching e g VEGATOR 636 1 s After releasing the button or after a brief line break Sensor current Sensor Level relay A overfill protection Signal lamp A Overfill protection Level relay B dry run protection Signal lamp B Dry run p...
Page 25: ... lamp A Overfill protection Level relay B dry run protection Signal lamp B Dry run protection Fail safe relay Control lamp 4 Return to current operating condition Test passed Status Current value Time False signal 3 6 mA 1 5 s 0 5 s Uncovered 8 mA 1 5 mA 1 5 s 0 5 s Covered 16 mA 1 5 mA 1 5 s 0 5 s Test assessment SPLC ...
Page 26: ...o rectify faults The device offers maximum reliability Nevertheless faults can occur during operation These may be caused by the following e g Sensor Process Voltage supply Signal processing The first measure to take is to check the output signal In many cases the causes can be determined this way and the faults quickly rectified Should these measures not be successful please call in urgent cases ...
Page 27: ...t the correct mode on the controller A overfill protection B dry run protection Signal lamp flashes red Error on the vibrating el ement Check if the vibrating element is damaged or extreme ly corroded Interference on the elec tronics module Exchanging the electronics module Instrument defective Exchange the instrument or send it in for repair Depending on the reason for the fault and the measures ...
Page 28: ... position later 9 Insert the electronics module carefully Make sure that the plug is in the correct position 10 Screw in and tighten the two holding screws with a screwdriver Torx size T10 or Phillips 4 11 Insert the wire ends into the open terminals according to the wir ing plan 12 Press down the opening levers of the terminals you will hear the terminal spring closing 13 Check the hold of the wi...
Page 29: ...oceed as follows Print and fill out one form per instrument Clean the instrument and pack it damage proof Attach the completed form and if need be also a safety data sheet outside on the packaging Ask the agency serving you to get the address for the return ship ment You can find the agency on our homepage ...
Page 30: ...ps in reverse order With Ex instruments the housing cover may only be opened if there is no explosive atmosphere present 8 2 Disposal Pass the instrument on to a specialised recycling company and do not use the municipal collecting points Remove any batteries in advance if they can be removed from the device and dispose of them separately If personal data is stored on the old device to be disposed...
Page 31: ... Ʋ Ʋ Process seal Klingersil C 4400 Ʋ Ʋ Tuning fork 316L Ʋ Ʋ Extension tube ø 43 mm 1 7 in 316L Materials non wetted parts Ʋ Ʋ Plastic housing Plastic PBT Polyester Ʋ Ʋ Aluminium die cast housing Aluminium die casting AlSi10Mg powder coated Basis Polyester Ʋ Ʋ Stainless steel housing precision casting 316L Ʋ Ʋ Stainless steel housing electropol ished 316L Ʋ Ʋ Seal between housing and housing lid S...
Page 32: ...vered 16 mA 1 mA vibrating element covered 8 mA 1 mA Ʋ Ʋ Mode max Vibrating element uncovered 8 mA 1 mA vibrating ele ment covered 16 mA 1 mA Ʋ Ʋ Fault message 2 3 mA Modes switchable min max Switching delay Ʋ Ʋ When immersed 0 5 s Ʋ Ʋ When laid bare 1 s Ambient conditions Ambient temperature on the housing 40 80 C 40 176 F Storage and transport temperature 40 80 C 40 176 F Process conditions Meas...
Page 33: ...ar Options of the cable entry Ʋ Ʋ Cable entry M20 x 1 5 NPT Ʋ Ʋ Cable gland M20 x 1 5 NPT Ʋ Ʋ Blind plug M20 x 1 5 NPT Ʋ Ʋ Closing cap NPT Wire cross section spring loaded terminals Ʋ Ʋ Massive wire stranded wire 0 2 2 5 mm AWG 24 14 Ʋ Ʋ Stranded wire with end sleeve 0 2 1 5 mm AWG 24 16 Electromechanical data version IP66 IP68 1 bar Options of the cable entry Ʋ Ʋ Cable entry M20 x 1 5 NPT Ʋ Ʋ Cab...
Page 34: ...C 60529 Protection acc to NEMA Plastic IP66 IP67 Type 4X Aluminium IP66 IP68 0 2 bar IP68 1 bar Type 6P Type 6P Stainless steel electro polished IP66 IP68 0 2 bar IP68 1 bar Type 6P Type 6P Stainless steel precision casting IP66 IP68 0 2 bar IP68 1 bar Type 6P Type 6P Altitude above sea level up to 5000 m 16404 ft Protection class II Approvals Instruments with approvals can have different technica...
Page 35: ...20x1 5 M20x1 5 NPT Fig 17 Housing versions in protection IP66 IP67 and IP66 IP68 0 2 bar 1 Plastic single chamber 2 Stainless steel single chamber electropolished 3 Stainless steel single chamber precision casting 4 Aluminium single chamber Housing in protection IP66 IP68 1 bar 117 mm 4 61 103 mm 4 06 ø 77 mm 3 03 116 mm 4 57 150 mm 5 91 ø 84 mm 3 31 M20x1 5 M20x1 5 M20x1 5 1 2 Fig 18 Housing vers...
Page 36: ...nt VEGAWAVE 61 Two wire 8 16 mA 32250 EN 221012 33 mm 1 30 G1 ø 43 mm 1 69 22 mm 0 87 220 mm 8 66 150 mm 5 91 Fig 19 VEGAWAVE 61 threaded version G1 DIN ISO 228 1 ø 34 mm 1 34 178 mm 7 01 Fig 20 Temperature adapter ...
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Page 40: ...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 2022 Phone 49 7836 50 0 E mail info de vega com www vega com ...
