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Operating Instructions

Radar sensor for continuous level 

measurement of bulk solids

VEGAPULS 69

Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART

Document ID: 47247

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Page 1: ...Operating Instructions Radar sensor for continuous level measurement of bulk solids VEGAPULS 69 Two wire 4 20 mA HART Document ID 47247...

Page 2: ...s 15 4 2 Mounting versions plastic horn antenna 15 4 3 Mounting preparations mounting strap 18 4 4 Mounting instructions 19 5 Connecting to power supply 30 5 1 Preparing the connection 30 5 2 Connecti...

Page 3: ...nics module 67 9 6 Software update 67 9 7 How to proceed if a repair is necessary 68 10 Dismount 69 10 1 Dismounting steps 69 10 2 Disposal 69 11 Supplement 70 11 1 Technical data 70 11 2 Radio astron...

Page 4: ...nt 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...

Page 5: ...complying 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 operati...

Page 6: ...he latest issue of the follow ing harmonized standards EN 302372 Tank Level Probing Radar EN 302729 Level Probing Radar It is hence approved for use inside and outside closed vessels in countries of t...

Page 7: ...horn antenna This device shall be installed only at fixed locations The LPR device shall not operate while being moved or while inside a mov ing container Hand held applications are prohibited Market...

Page 8: ...near Penticton British Columbia The coordinates of the DRAO are latitude 49 19 15 N and longitude 119 37 12 W For devices not meeting this 10 km separation e g those in the Okanagan Valley British Col...

Page 9: ...is de leur utilisateur La personne qui installe utilise ce capteur de niveau doit s assurer qu il se trouve au moins 10 km de l Observatoire f d ral de radioastrophysique OFR de Penticton en Colombie...

Page 10: ...47247 EN 200427 tection The environment management system is certified according to DIN EN ISO 14001 Please help us fulfil this obligation by observing the environmental instructions in this manual Ch...

Page 11: ...features Ex specific Safety instructions with Ex versions If necessary further certificates Information Optional instrument features are also described in this operating instructions manual The respec...

Page 12: ...label contains the serial number of the instrument With it you can find the following instrument data on our homepage Product code HTML Delivery date HTML Order specific instrument features HTML Opera...

Page 13: ...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...

Page 14: ...S adapter is an accessory part for sensors with double chamber housings It enables the connection of VEGADIS 81 to the sensor housing via an M12 x 1 plug VEGADIS 82 is suitable for measured value indi...

Page 15: ...Note For safety reasons the instrument must only be operated within the permissible process conditions You can find detailed information on the process conditions in chapter Technical data of the oper...

Page 16: ...y mounted vertically with a bracket on the ceiling This allows swivelling the sensor up to 180 for optimal orientation and rotating for optimal connection Fig 3 Ceiling mounting via the mounting strap...

Page 17: ...ession flange is suitable for different vessel flanges DN 80 ASME 3 and JIS 80 It comes not sealed against the radar sensor and can thus only be used unpressurized It can be retrofitted on instruments...

Page 18: ...al data Required tools Allen wrench size 4 There are two different variants of screwing the strap to the sensor see following illustration 1 2 Fig 8 Mounting strap for screwing to the sensor 1 For ang...

Page 19: ...mponent of these waves The polarization direction is marked by a nose on the housing see following drawing 1 Fig 11 Position of the polarisation 1 Nose for marking the direction of polarisation Note W...

Page 20: ...ng medium as the radar signal could be disrupted Silo with filling from top The optimal mounting position is opposite the filling aperture To avoid heavy soiling the distance to any filter or dust exh...

Page 21: ...as possible and its end rounded This reduces false reflections from the socket With threaded connection the antenna end should protrude at least 5 mm 0 2 in out of the socket ca 5 mm 2 1 3 Fig 15 Rec...

Page 22: ...applications Deviating from the proposed dimensions also longer sockets are possible however the local conditions must be taken into account d h d h d h 2 1 3 Fig 16 Socket mounting with deviating soc...

Page 23: ...n such a way that the radar signal reaches the lowest vessel level Hence it is possible to detect the complete vessel volume Tip The easiest way to align the sensor is with the optional swivelling hol...

Page 24: ...1 0 2 0 3 0 4 4 0 1 0 3 0 4 0 6 0 7 6 0 2 0 4 0 6 0 8 1 1 8 0 3 0 6 0 8 1 1 1 4 10 0 3 0 7 1 1 1 4 1 8 15 0 5 1 1 6 2 1 2 6 20 0 7 1 4 2 1 2 8 3 5 25 0 9 1 7 2 6 3 5 4 4 30 1 2 1 3 2 4 2 5 3 35 1 2 2...

Page 25: ...of the swivelling holder is approx 10 3 Re tighten the terminal screws max torque see chapter Techni cal data The mounting location of the radar sensor should be a place where no other equipment or fi...

Page 26: ...ations the sensors are designed for relatively slow level changes If the sensor is used on a movable boom the max measuring rate must be observed see chapter Technical data Fig 21 Radar sensors on tra...

Page 27: ...f the radar sen sor is mounted very close to a heavily structured vessel wall substan tial interfering reflections can be generated Thus the sensor should be mounted at the largest possible distance f...

Page 28: ...ong condensation air rinsing is recommended Metal jacketed lens antenna The VEGAPULS 69 with metal jacketed lens antenna is equipped with a rinsing air connection as a standard feature see following g...

Page 29: ...69 Two wire 4 20 mA HART 47247 EN 200427 Fig 26 Rinsing air connection with compression flange Fig 27 Rinsing air connection with adapter flange You can find details on the rinsing air connection in...

Page 30: ...oad e g with a sensor current of 20 5 mA or 22 mA in case of fault Influence of additional instruments in the circuit see load values in chapter Technical data The instrument is connected with standar...

Page 31: ...r concen tric tube etc are connected with the internal and external ground terminal on the housing This connection exists either directly via the conductive metallic parts or in case of instruments wi...

Page 32: ...ver the terminal opening is then free When the screwdriver is released the terminal closes again 7 Check the hold of the wires in the terminals by lightly pulling on them 8 Connect the shielding to th...

Page 33: ...For external display and adjustment unit 4 Ground terminal for connection of the cable screening 5 4 Wiring plan double chamber housing The following illustrations apply to the non Ex as well as to th...

Page 34: ...measured value available for use you can use the supplementary electronics Additional current output Both current outputs are passive and need a power supply 1 2 I 4 20mA I I 4 20mA 7 8 3 1 2 Fig 32 T...

Page 35: ...u can find detailed information for connection in the operating instructions PLICSMOBILE 5 5 Ex d double chamber housing 5 6 7 8 4 20mA 2 1 2 1 1 Fig 34 Electronics compartment Ex d double chamber hou...

Page 36: ...ustment unit 4 Ground terminal for connection of the cable screening 5 6 Double chamber housing with VEGADIS Adapter 3 4 1 2 Fig 36 View to the electronics compartment with VEGADIS adapter for connec...

Page 37: ...d blue to power supply or to the processing system 2 Shielding 5 8 Switch on phase After connection of the device to power supply the device first carries out a self test Internal check of the electro...

Page 38: ...ed by 90 It is not necessary to interrupt the power supply Proceed as follows 1 Unscrew the housing lid 2 Place the display and adjustment module on the electronics in the desired position and turn it...

Page 39: ...you intend to retrofit the instrument with a display and adjustment module for continuous measured value indication a higher lid with an inspection glass is required 6 2 Adjustment system 1 2 Fig 41 D...

Page 40: ...djustment keys 4 Lid with inspection window When the and keys are pressed quickly the edited value or the cursor changes one value or position at a time If the key is pressed longer than 1 s the value...

Page 41: ...d easily adapt the sensor to the application select the menu item Quick setup in the start graphic on the display and adjustment module Select the individual steps with the key After the last step Qui...

Page 42: ...the editing With the key you change the sign and with the key you jump to the next position You can enter names with max 19 characters The character set comprises Capital letters from A Z Numbers from...

Page 43: ...ent must be carried out independently of this The following features form the basis of the applications Silo slender and high Process measurement conditions Filling aperture too close to the sensor Sy...

Page 44: ...and protective devices Properties sensor Little averaging Max reaction speed very high measured value jumps are accepted Demonstration Adjustment for all applications which are not typically level me...

Page 45: ...find specifications on the reference plane in chapter Technical data The actual level is calculated on the basis of these settings The actual product level during this adjustment is not important beca...

Page 46: ...age value with and save with OK The cursor jumps now to the distance value 4 Enter the suitable distance value in m for empty vessel e g dis tance from the sensor to the vessel bottom corresponding to...

Page 47: ...ible without entering a PIN Select menu items and show data Read data from the sensor into the display and adjustment module Releasing the sensor adjustment is also possible in any menu item by enteri...

Page 48: ...s menu item the device status is displayed The min and max measured value the measurement reliability as well as the min and max electronics temperature are stored in the sensor The values are display...

Page 49: ...deactivate the simulation you have to push the ESC key and confirm the message with the OK key Information The sensor terminates the simulation automatically after 60 minutes The function Setup allow...

Page 50: ...n the selection window appears Caution For the duration of the reset the set trouble signal is output via the current output Within the context of the asset management function the message Maintenance...

Page 51: ...ing 0 0 s Current output mode Output characteristics 4 20 mA Fault mode 3 6 mA Current output Min Max Min current 3 8 mA Max current 20 5 mA Lock Unlock ad justment Released PIN 0000 Display Displayed...

Page 52: ...e electronics exchange Note Before the data are saved in the sensor a safety check is carried out to determine if the data match the sensor In the process the sensor type of the source data as well as...

Page 53: ...al distance from the sensor to the product surface 3 All interfering signals in this range are detected by the sensor and stored after being confirmed with OK Note Check the distance to the product su...

Page 54: ...wo wire cable Multidrop operation An address between 0 and 63 must be assigned to each sensor If you select the function Analogue current output a 4 20 mA signal is output in multidrop mode In the mod...

Page 55: ...ustment data e g in this op erating instructions manual and archiving them afterwards They are thus available for multiple use or service purposes If the instrument is equipped with a display and adju...

Page 56: ...NECT 4 Note With power supply units with integrated HART resistance internal resistance approx 250 an additional external resistance is not necessary This applies e g to the VEGA instruments VEGATRENN...

Page 57: ...d from the Internet Detailed descrip tions are available in the online help of PACTware and the DTMs Fig 46 Example of a DTM view All device DTMs are available as a free of charge standard version and...

Page 58: ...GAPULS 69 Two wire 4 20 mA HART 47247 EN 200427 7 3 Saving the parameterisation data We recommend documenting or saving the parameterisation data via PACTware That way the data are available for multi...

Page 59: ...iptions for the instrument are available as EDD for pa rameterisation with Field Communicator 375 or 475 Integrating the EDD into the Field Communicator 375 or 475 requires the Easy Upgrade Utility so...

Page 60: ...emain there even in case of voltage interruption Up to 100 000 measured values can be stored in the sensor in a ring memory Each entry contains date time as well as the respective measured value Stora...

Page 61: ...Control system with EDD 9 3 Asset Management function The instrument features self monitoring and diagnostics according to NE 107 and VDI VDE 2650 In addition to the status messages in the following...

Page 62: ...ously rising for example illogical value pairs Check linearisation table Delete table Create new Byte 5 Bit 2 of Byte 0 5 F036 No operable soft ware Failed or interrupted software up date Repeat softw...

Page 63: ...ulation is active Finish simulation Wait for the automatic end after 60 mins Simulation Active in Standardized Status 0 Code Text message Cause Rectification DevSpec State in CMD 48 S600 Impermissible...

Page 64: ...setup Check or correct installation and or parameter settings Byte 24 Bit 6 of Byte 14 24 M507 Error in the instru ment settings Error during setup Error when carrying out a reset False signal suppre...

Page 65: ...evel 2 Level displayed by the sensor Note If the output level is constant the cause could also be the fault setting of the current output to Hold value If the level is too low the reason could be a li...

Page 66: ...the vessel wall deflection Select a more suitable installation position optimize sensor orientation e g with a swiv elling holder Measured value jumps sporadically to 100 during filling Level time 0 C...

Page 67: ...e it can be replaced by the user In Ex applications only instruments and electronics modules with ap propriate Ex approval may be used If there is no electronics module available on site the electroni...

Page 68: ...ents with approvals can be bound to certain software versions Therefore make sure that the approval is still effective after a software update is carried out You can find detailed information in the d...

Page 69: ...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 directi...

Page 70: ...l On site Antenna PP PEEK Seal antenna system FKM SHS FPM 70C3 GLT EPDM COG AP310 Plastic horn antenna Adapter flange PP GF30 black Seal adapter flange FKM COG VI500 EPDM COG AP310 Focussing lense PP...

Page 71: ...ax torque version plastic horn antenna Mounting screws mounting strap on sensor housing 4 Nm 2 950 lbf ft Flange screws compression flange DN 80 5 Nm 3 689 lbf ft Terminal screws adapter flange antenn...

Page 72: ...5 mA HART default setting Signal resolution 0 3 A Resolution digital 1 mm 0 039 in Fault signal current output adjustable 3 6 mA 21 mA last valid measured value Max output current 22 mA Starting curr...

Page 73: ...Air pressure 860 1060 mbar 86 106 kPa 12 5 15 4 psig Installation reference conditions Min distance to internal installations 200 mm 7 874 in Reflector Flat plate reflector surface 1 x 1 m 3 281 x 3 2...

Page 74: ...time5 3 s Beam angle6 Plastic horn antenna 3 5 Metal jacketed lens antenna 4 Thread with integrated horn antenna 7 Emitted HF power depending on the parameter setting 7 Average spectral transmission p...

Page 75: ...0 80 C 40 176 F EPDM COG AP310 40 80 C 40 176 F Derating ambient temperature 1 2 3 4 A B 0 C 32 F 40 C 40 F 80 C 176 F 35 C 95 F 51 C 124 F 60 C 140 F 130 C 266 F 100 C 212 F 50 C 122 F 80 C 176 F 40...

Page 76: ...Fig 51 Derating ambient temperature metal jacketed lens antenna up to 200 C 392 F A Ambient temperature B Process temperature 1 Aluminium housing 2 Plastic housing 3 Stainless steel housing precision...

Page 77: ...Aluminium housing 2 Plastic housing 3 Stainless steel housing precision casting 4 Stainless steel housing electropolished 0 C 32 F 40 C 40 F 80 C 176 F 53 C 127 F 56 C 133 F 48 C 118 F 64 C 147 F 200...

Page 78: ...th resonance Vibration resistance thread with inte grated horn antenna 4 g at 5 200 Hz according to EN 60068 2 6 vibration with resonance Shock resistance 100 g 6 ms according to EN 60068 2 27 mechani...

Page 79: ...s absolutely necessary for Ex applications Material 316Ti Thread G Seal FKM SHS FPM 70C3 GLT EPDM COG AP310 For connection G Opening pressure 0 5 bar 7 25 psig Nominal pressure stage PN 250 Electromec...

Page 80: ...sion Black Colour Ex version Blue Interface to the external display and adjustment unit Data transmission Digital I C Bus Connection cable Four wire Sensor version Configuration connection cable Cable...

Page 81: ...mber IP66 IP67 Type 4X Double chamber IP66 IP67 Type 4X Aluminium Single chamber IP66 IP68 0 2 bar IP66 IP68 1 bar Type 6P Double chamber IP66 IP68 0 2 bar IP66 IP68 1 bar Type 6P Stainless steel elec...

Page 82: ...felsberg 50 31 32 N 06 53 00 E Italy Sardinia 39 29 50 N 09 14 40 E Spain Yebes 40 31 27 N 03 05 22 W Pico Veleta 37 03 58 N 03 23 34 W Sweden Onsala 57 23 45 N 11 55 35 E 11 3 Dimensions The followin...

Page 83: ...ting IP66 IP68 0 2 bar with integrated display and adjustment mod ule the housing is 18 mm 0 71 in higher 1 Aluminium single chamber 2 Aluminium double chamber Aluminium housing with protection rating...

Page 84: ...in higher 1 Stainless steel single chamber electropolished 2 Stainless steel single chamber precision casting 3 Stainless steel double chamber housing precision casting Stainless steel housing with pr...

Page 85: ...wing flange dimensions acc to DIN ASME JIS 1 Version up to 130 C 266 F 2 Version up to 200 C 392 F VEGAPULS 69 metal jacketed lens antenna with rinsing connection 2 1 3 4 5 3 4 5 144 mm 5 67 63 mm 2 4...

Page 86: ...RT 47247 EN 200427 VEGAPULS 69 metal jacketed lens antenna with swivelling holder max 10 1 4 4 m m 5 6 7 6 3 m m 2 4 8 2 1 Fig 62 VEGAPULS 69 metal jacketed lens antenna and swivelling holder 1 Versio...

Page 87: ...holder and rinsing connection max 10 35 mm 1 38 43 mm 1 69 35 mm 1 38 43 mm 1 69 2 1 3 4 5 3 4 5 1 4 4 m m 5 6 7 6 3 m m 2 4 8 Fig 63 VEGAPULS 69 metal jacketed lens antenna with swivelling holder an...

Page 88: ...GAPULS 69 plastic horn antenna with compression flange 126 mm 4 96 10 5 mm 0 41 19 mm 0 75 75 mm 2 95 115 mm 4 53 156 mm 6 14 200 mm 7 87 21 mm 0 83 107 mm 4 21 1 Fig 64 VEGAPULS 69 with compression f...

Page 89: ...nge and rinsing connection 126 mm 4 96 14 7 mm 0 58 10 5 mm 0 41 26 5 mm 1 04 19 mm 0 75 75 mm 2 95 156 mm 6 14 200 mm 7 87 21 mm 0 83 107 mm 4 21 1 2 3 Fig 65 VEGAPULS 69 with compression flange suit...

Page 90: ...47247 EN 200427 VEGAPULS 69 plastic horn antenna with adapter flange 2 1 144 mm 5 67 36 5 mm 1 44 20 mm 0 79 17 5 mm 0 69 75 mm 2 95 98 mm 3 86 180 mm 7 09 220 mm 8 66 Fig 66 VEGAPULS 69 with adapter...

Page 91: ...c horn antenna mit adapter flange und rinsing connection 3 2 1 170 mm 6 69 62 5 mm 2 46 20 mm 0 79 34 7 mm 1 37 75 mm 2 95 98 mm 3 86 180 mm 7 09 220 mm 8 66 Fig 67 VEGAPULS 69 adapter flange DN 100 P...

Page 92: ...n antenna with mounting strap 125 mm 4 92 2 5 mm 0 10 75 mm 2 95 107 mm 4 21 115 mm 4 53 300 mm 11 81 19 mm 0 75 98 mm 3 86 6 mm 0 24 8 5 mm 0 34 9 mm 0 35 85 mm 3 35 12 mm 0 47 9 mm 0 35 12 mm 0 47 1...

Page 93: ...47 EN 200427 VEGAPULS 69 thread with integrated horn antenna PP PP PP PP 137 6 PP PP PP 6 PP PP PP PP PP 137 6 PP PP PP 6 PP 7 7 7 7 Fig 69 VEGAPULS 69 thread with integrated horn antenna TC G1 DIN 38...

Page 94: ...94 11 Supplement VEGAPULS 69 Two wire 4 20 mA HART 47247 EN 200427 2 Version up to 200 C 392 F...

Page 95: ...ionen unter 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 linea...

Page 96: ...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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