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Installation & Maintenance Instructions

VEGAPULS 62

4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire
Radar sensor for continuous level measurement of liquids

Reading Office

Cutbush Park, Danehill, Lower Earley,
Reading, Berkshire. RG6 4UT. UK.
Tel: +44 (0)118 9311188
Email: [email protected]

Aberdeen Office

Unit 6 Airside Business Park, Kirkhill Industrial Estate,
Dyce, Aberdeen. AB21 0GT. UK.
Tel: +44 (0)1224 725999
Email: [email protected]

Internet: www.able.co.uk
e-procurement: www.247able.com
Registered in England No: 01851002
VAT No: GB 417 2481 61

Summary of Contents for VEGAPULS 62

Page 1: ...h Park Danehill Lower Earley Reading Berkshire RG6 4UT UK Tel 44 0 118 9311188 Email info able co uk Aberdeen Office Unit 6 Airside Business Park Kirkhill Industrial Estate Dyce Aberdeen AB21 0GT UK T...

Page 2: ...g 1 Make sure that the power supply corresponds to the specifica tions on the type label 2 Connect the instrument according to the following illustration 5 1 2 6 7 8 4 20mA 2 3 4 1 Fig 2 Electronics a...

Page 3: ...r adjustment example min max adjustment 1 Min level max meas distance 2 Max level min meas distance For this adjustment the distance is entered with full and virtually empty vessel If these values are...

Page 4: ...arations Horn antenna 14 4 3 Mounting preparations Parabolic antenna 15 4 4 Instructions for installation 16 5 Connecting to power supply 5 1 Preparing the connection 27 5 2 Connecting 28 5 3 Wiring p...

Page 5: ...62 9 7 How to proceed in case of repair 63 10 Dismounting 10 1 Dismounting steps 64 10 2 Disposal 64 11 Supplement 11 1 Technical data 65 11 2 Dimensions 73 Safety instructions for Ex areas Please not...

Page 6: ...ese personnel and put into practice by them 1 3 Symbolism used Information tip note This symbol indicates helpful additional information Caution If this warning is ignored faults or malfunctions can r...

Page 7: ...nstrument complying with all prevailing regulations and guidelines The instrument must only be operated in a technically flawless and reliable condition The operator is responsible for the trouble fre...

Page 8: ...d instrumentation The device fulfills the requirements of the following NAMUR recom mendations NE 21 Electromagnetic compatibility of equipment NE 43 Signal level for malfunction information from meas...

Page 9: ...hat is why we have introduced an environment management system with the goal of continuously improving company environmental pro tection The environment management system is certified according to DIN...

Page 10: ...l of the device protection class 13 ID numbers instrument documentation 14 Note to observe the instrument documentation 15 Notified authority for CE marking 16 Approval directive With the serial numbe...

Page 11: ...ge vessels reactors and process vessels even under extremely difficult process conditions Dependent on the application range different versions are used Antenna Small tanks and process vessels measure...

Page 12: ...nditions 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 temperature see chapter Supple...

Page 13: ...nsor housing against soiling and intense heat from solar radiation You will find additional information in the supplementary instructions manual Protective cover Document ID 34296 Screwed flanges are...

Page 14: ...rocess conditions These include above all the process pressure process temperature as well as the chemical properties of the medium You can find the specifications in chapter Technical data and on the...

Page 15: ...Loosen counter nut 2 completely with a wrench width across flats 36 mm in the direction of the antenna 4 Loosen compression nut 1 completely with a wrench width across flats 41 mm in the direction of...

Page 16: ...the electrical wave component By turning the instrument in the connection flange or mounting boss the polarisation can be used to reduce the effects of false echoes The position of the polarisation p...

Page 17: ...round vessel tops In vessels with conical bottom it can be advantageous to mount the sensor in the center of the vessel as measurement is then possible down to the lowest point of the vessel bottom Fi...

Page 18: ...dimensioned in such a way that the antenna end protrudes slightly out of the socket ca 10 mm Fig 11 Recommended socket mounting with horn antenna 10 mm 0 39 Fig 12 Recommended socket mounting with par...

Page 19: ...een antenna and socket with horn antenna Fig 14 Distance between antenna and socket with parabolic antenna If the medium has good reflective properties VEGAPULS 62 with horn antenna can also be mounte...

Page 20: ...dia such as plastic powder In practice a cleanly constructed mounting socket if necessary with rounded edges introduces fewer disturbing influences than an antenna extension Align the sensor in liquid...