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Operating Instructions

Vibrating level switch with suspension
cable for powders

VEGAWAVE 62

Two-wire 8/16 mA

Document ID: 32255

Summary of Contents for VEGAWAVE 62

Page 1: ...Operating Instructions Vibrating level switch with suspension cable for powders VEGAWAVE 62 Two wire 8 16 mA Document ID 32255 ...

Page 2: ...ciple of operation 8 3 3 Adjustment 8 3 4 Storage and transport 9 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 IP 66 IP 68 1 bar 18 6 Setup 19 6 1 General information 19 6 2 Adjustment elements 19 6 3 Function table ...

Page 3: ...rademark 38 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 2018 11 22 ...

Page 4: ...ing the Document ID on www vega com you will reach the document download Information tip note This symbol indicates helpful additional information Caution If this warning is ignored faults or malfunctions can result Warning If this warning is ignored injury to persons and or serious damage to the instrument can result Danger If this warning is ignored serious injury to persons and or destruction o...

Page 5: ...mounting or adjustment Thus dam age to property to persons or environmental contamination can be caused Also the protective characteristics of the instrument can be influenced 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 operato...

Page 6: ... 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 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 a...

Page 7: ...ertificates The VEGAWAVE 62 consists of the components Housing lid Housing with electronics Process fitting with tuning fork 1 2 3 Fig 1 VEGAWAVE 62 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 ...

Page 8: ...ics module of VEGAWAVE 62 continuously monitors the following criteria Correct vibrating frequency Line break to the piezo drive If one of these faults is detected the electronics signals this via a defined current to the signal conditioning instrument The connection cable to the vibrating element is also monitored The tuning fork is piezoelectrically energised and vibrates at its mechanical reson...

Page 9: ...e 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 orientation and storage markings on the outside Unless otherwise indicated the packages must be stored only under the fo...

Page 10: ...ecting to power supply and tighten the cable gland You can give your instrument additional protection against moisture penetration by leading the connection cable downward in front of the cable gland Rain and condensation water can thus drain off This applies mainly to outdoor mounting as well as installation in areas where high humidity is expected e g through cleaning processes or on cooled or h...

Page 11: ...sible to have the cable entries screwed in at the factory The free openings for the cable glands are therefore covered with red dust protection caps as transport protection Prior to setup you have to replace these protective caps with ap proved cable glands or close the openings with suitable blind plugs 4 2 Mounting instructions Make sure that the max permissible tensile load of the suspension ca...

Page 12: ...unting VEGAWAVE 62 Two wire 8 16 mA 32255 EN 181126 d d d 6 d 6 Fig 3 Filling and emptying centred d d 6 1 2 3 Fig 4 Filling in the centre emptying laterally 1 VEGAWAVE 62 2 Discharge opening 3 Filling opening ...

Page 13: ...AVE 62 is mounted in the filling stream unwanted false measurement signals can be generated For this reason mount VEGAWAVE 62 at a position in the vessel where no disturbances e g from filling openings agitators etc can occur Fig 5 Inflowing medium To make sure the tuning fork of VEGAWAVE 62 generates as little resistance as possible to product flow mount the sensor so that the surfaces are parall...

Page 14: ...ion 2 Direction of flow 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 damage Baffle protection against falling rocks ...

Page 15: ...r 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 screen If electromagnetic interference 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 saf...

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: ...ensor is powered via the connected signal conditioning instrument For further information see the Technical data in the Supplement The wiring example is applicable for all suitable signal conditioning instruments If the mode switch of VEGAWAVE 62 is correctly set to max the control lamp on VEGAWAVE 62 lights red with submerged vibrating element green with uncovered vibrating element Take note of t...

Page 18: ...GAWAVE 62 Two wire 8 16 mA 32255 EN 181126 5 4 Wiring plan version IP 66 IP 68 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: ...ment is used in conjunction with a signal conditioning instrument always set the mode switch 2 on VEGAWAVE 62 to max mode The mode is selected on the signal conditioning instrument 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 Electr...

Page 20: ...t always set the mode switch to max mode In this case 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 signal conditioning instrument 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 eleme...

Page 21: ...overview of the switching conditions depending on the adjusted mode of the signal conditioning instru ment and the level Note Keep in mind that the mode switch of VEGAWAVE 62 must be always set to max Mode on the signal conditioning in strument Level Signal current Sensor Signal lamp sen sor Signal lamp sig nal conditioning instrument Mode A Overflow protection approx 8 mA Green Mode A Overflow pr...

Page 22: ...ditioning instrument VEGATOR 636 Ex or SPLC safety oriented PLC The following options are available for carrying out the proof test 1 Filling of the vessel up to the switching point 2 Dismounting 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 signal conditioning instrument 1 Filling the vessel up to the switchi...

Page 23: ...ectness of the subsequent switching conditions must be monitored via the two LEDs on the signal conditioning instrument as well as the connected devices The sensor must neither be dismount ed nor triggered by filling the vessel This applies for VEGAWAVE 62 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 p...

Page 24: ...test By doing this you can check the correct function 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 ...

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: ... rectify faults VEGAWAVE 62 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: ...62 to max Set the correct mode on the signal conditioning instrument 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...

Page 28: ... change Otherwise the plug may be in a different 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 ter...

Page 29: ...eded information If a repair is necessary please proceed 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 Please contact the agency serving you to get the address for the return shipment You can find the agency on our home page www vega com ...

Page 30: ...nsists of materials which can be recycled by spe cialised recycling companies We use recyclable materials and have designed the electronics 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 requirement if it is part of another instrument that does not fall in the...

Page 31: ... 20 80 C 4 176 F PUR Ʋ Ʋ Suspension cable optionally 40 150 C 40 302 F FEP 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 Silicone Ʋ Ʋ Light gui...

Page 32: ...Ʋ Mode min Vibrating element uncovered 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...

Page 33: ...cross section 0 5 mm AWG 20 Ʋ Ʋ Wire resistance 0 036 Ω m 0 011 Ω ft Ʋ Ʋ Tensile strength 1200 N 270 lbf Ʋ Ʋ Standard length 5 m 16 4 ft Ʋ Ʋ Max length 1000 m 3280 ft Ʋ Ʋ Min bending radius 25 mm 0 984 in with 25 C 77 F Ʋ Ʋ Diameter approx 8 mm 0 315 in Ʋ Ʋ Colour standard PE Black Ʋ Ʋ Colour standard PUR Blue Ʋ Ʋ Colour Ex version Blue Adjustment elements Mode switch Ʋ Ʋ Min Min detection or dry ...

Page 34: ...ason the associated approval documents of these instruments have to be carefully noted They are part of the delivery or can be downloaded under www vega com Instrument search serial number as well as in the general download area 9 2 Dimensions Housing in protection IP 66 IP 67 and IP 66 IP 68 0 2 bar 3 2 1 4 69 mm 2 72 ø 79 mm 3 11 117 mm 4 61 M20x1 5 NPT 59 mm 2 32 ø 80 mm 3 15 112 mm 4 41 M20x1 ...

Page 35: ...protection IP 66 IP 68 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 49 Housing versions with protection rating IP 66 IP 68 1 bar 1 Stainless steel single chamber precision casting 2 Aluminium single chamber ...

Page 36: ... mA 32255 EN 181126 G1 ø 43 mm 1 69 L 33 mm 1 30 22 mm 0 87 160 mm 6 30 150 mm 5 91 ø 43 mm 1 69 ø 11 mm 0 43 40 mm 1 57 Fig 50 VEGAWAVE 62 with PUR suspension cable threaded version G1 DIN ISO 228 1 L Sensor length see chapter Technical data ...

Page 37: ... mA 32255 EN 181126 L G1 ø 43 mm 1 69 33 mm 1 30 22 mm 0 87 160 mm 6 30 150 mm 5 91 ø 43 mm 1 69 ø 10 mm 0 39 40 mm 1 57 Fig 51 VEGAWAVE 62 with FEP suspension cable threaded version G1 DIN ISO 228 1 L Sensor length see chapter Technical data ...

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Page 39: ...39 Notes VEGAWAVE 62 Two wire 8 16 mA 32255 EN 181126 ...

Page 40: ...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 2018 Phone 49 7836 50 0 Fax 49 7836 50 201 E mail info de vega com www vega com ...

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