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Operating Instructions

Capacitive cable electrode for level

detection

VEGACAP 65

Two-wire

Document ID: 30019

Summary of Contents for VEGACAP 65

Page 1: ...Operating Instructions Capacitive cable electrode for level detection VEGACAP 65 Two wire Document ID 30019...

Page 2: ...rt and storage 11 3 5 Accessories 11 4 Mounting 12 4 1 General instructions 12 4 2 Mounting instructions 14 5 Connecting to power supply 17 5 1 Preparing the connection 17 5 2 Connection procedure 17...

Page 3: ...3 Contents VEGACAP 65 Two wire 30019 EN 230510 Editing status 2023 04 26...

Page 4: ...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...

Page 5: ...ct 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...

Page 6: ...y with the relevant requirements of the Canadian Electrical Code CEC Par I Canada 2 7 Safety instructions for Ex areas For applications in explosion proof areas Ex only devices with cor responding Ex...

Page 7: ...sions If necessary further certificates Information Optional instrument features are also described in this operating instructions manual The respective scope of delivery results from the order specif...

Page 8: ...ire 30019 EN 230510 1 2 3 Fig 1 VEGACAP 65 cable version with plastic housing 1 Housing lid 2 Housing with electronics 3 Process fitting The type label contains the most important data for identificat...

Page 9: ...ivery data of the instru ment via www vega com Search You can find the serial number on the inside of the instrument as well as on the type label on the outside The type label contains the serial numb...

Page 10: ...product is the dielectric Due to the higher dielectric constant of the product compared to air the capacitance increases as the probe is gradually covered The capacitance change is converted by the e...

Page 11: ...eft 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 an...

Page 12: ...remove the electronics module from the sensor By doing this you avoid damage to the electronics through inductive coupling Ground the probe before welding directly on the rod or cable Devices with thr...

Page 13: ...ent grounding Use conductive seals such as those made of copper or lead etc Insulating measures such as covering the thread with Teflon tape can interrupt the necessary electrical connection with meta...

Page 14: ...itch on the side of the vessel in horizontal position If the instrument is mounted in the filling stream unwanted false measurement signals can be generated For this reason mount the instrument at a p...

Page 15: ...way that takes the arrangement of the filling and emptying apertures into account To compensate measurement errors caused by the material cone in cylindrical vessels the sensor must be mounted at a di...

Page 16: ...1 VEGACAP 65 2 Discharge opening 3 Filling opening Make sure that the max permissible tensile load of the suspension cable is not exceeded The danger of this happening exists particu larly with very h...

Page 17: ...magnetic interference is expected which is above the test values of EN 61326 1 for industrial areas shielded cable should be used Make sure that the cable used has the required temperature resist ance...

Page 18: ...nals 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 carry out a fresh adjustment 11 Screw the housin...

Page 19: ...ler The sensor is powered by the connect ed controller Further information is available in chapter Technical data Ex technical data are available in the Safety information The wiring example is applic...

Page 20: ...y or to the processing system 2 Shielding 5 5 Warm up reaction After connecting to voltage supply or after a voltage recurrence the instrument passes a certain switch on routine By lowering the curren...

Page 21: ...mode switch afterwards This could possibly trigger other connected instruments or devices 6 2 Adjustment elements 4 1 2 3 Fig 14 Electronics module Two wire output 1 DIL switch for measuring range sel...

Page 22: ...of the Controller The adjustment of the switching point is only possible in installed condition Standing capacitances in a vessel can influence the measurement We therefore recommend to carry out a c...

Page 23: ...r 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 Depending on the...

Page 24: ...en changes the mode the probe may be mechanically damaged Should the switching func tion in the correct mode still be faulty return the probe for repair Check if there is buildup on the probe and if s...

Page 25: ...ull out old electronics module 7 Compare the new electronics module with the old one The type label of the electronics module must correspond to that of the old electronics module This applies particu...

Page 26: ...tion switch 1 pushed until the control lamp 2 flashes green 17 Carry out the adjustment again See chapter Set up adjustment elements 18 Screw the housing lid back on The electronics exchange is now fi...

Page 27: ...p the measuring range selection switch 1 pushed until the control lamp 2 flashes green 8 Hence the probe is compensated to the modified length 9 Carry out the adjustment again See chapter Set up adjus...

Page 28: ...ACAP 65 Two wire 30019 EN 230510 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 c...

Page 29: ...ng to voltage sup ply and carry out the listed steps in reverse order 8 2 Disposal Pass the instrument on to a specialised recycling company and do not use the municipal collecting points Remove any b...

Page 30: ...Probe cable partly PTFE insulated 6 mm 0 236 in 316L Probe cable PTFE partly insulated 8 mm 0 315 in 1 Steel Probe cable PA partly insulated 12 mm 0 472 in 2 Steel Gravity weight 316L PEEK Materials n...

Page 31: ...Aluminium Stainless steel housing max 50 Nm 36 88 lbf ft Measuring frequency 430 kHz Output variable Output Two wire output Suitable controllers VEGATOR 141 142 620 621 622 Output signal 4 20 mA not s...

Page 32: ...ature adapter option 50 200 C 58 392 F Process temperature VEGACAP 65 of St C22 8 Insulation PTFE 20 80 C 4 176 F Insulation PA 20 80 C 4 176 F Without insulation 20 150 C 4 302 F 1 2 3 50 C 58 F 50 C...

Page 33: ...Colour standard PE Black Colour standard PUR Blue Colour Ex version Blue Adjustment elements DIL switch for measuring range selection range 1 0 20 pF range 2 0 85 pF range 3 0 450 pF Voltage supply O...

Page 34: ...your instrument into the search field under www vega com as well as in the general download area 9 2 Dimensions The following dimensional drawings represent only an extract of all possible versions De...

Page 35: ...rotection IP66 IP68 1 bar 117 mm 4 61 103 mm 4 06 77 mm 3 03 116 mm 4 57 150 mm 5 91 84 mm 3 31 M20x1 5 M20x1 5 M20x1 5 1 2 Fig 23 Housing versions with protection rating IP66 IP68 1 bar 1 Stainless s...

Page 36: ...Two wire 30019 EN 230510 L G 1 G 1 56 mm 2 21 30 mm 1 18 22 mm 0 87 200 mm 7 87 6 mm 0 24 142 mm 5 59 Fig 24 VEGACAP 65 cable version with 6 mm 0 236 in threaded version G1 ISO 228 T1 L Sensor length...

Page 37: ...Two wire 30019 EN 230510 L G 1 G 1 56 mm 2 21 30 mm 1 18 22 mm 0 87 200 mm 7 87 8 mm 0 32 142 mm 5 59 Fig 25 VEGACAP 65 cable version with 8 mm 0 315 in threaded version G1 ISO 228 T1 L Sensor length...

Page 38: ...e 30019 EN 230510 200 mm 7 87 12 mm 0 47 182 mm 7 17 L 56 mm 2 21 30 mm 1 18 22 mm 0 87 SW 41 mm 1 61 G 1 A Fig 26 VEGACAP 65 cable version with 12 mm 0 472 in threaded version G1 ISO 228 T1 L Sensor...

Page 39: ...re 30019 EN 230510 108 mm 4 25 40 mm 1 58 Fig 27 Temperature adapter 16 mm 0 63 27 mm 1 06 L 7 mm 0 28 Fig 28 VEGACAP 65 screening tube for example against strong condensation L Length of the screenin...

Page 40: ...ter 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 pro...

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Page 44: ...ing 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 withou...

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