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Operating Instructions

Single-channel controller for point level

detection with conductive sensors

VEGATOR 131

Document ID: 46836

Summary of Contents for VEGATOR 131

Page 1: ...Operating Instructions Single channel controller for point level detection with conductive sensors VEGATOR 131 Document ID 46836 ...

Page 2: ...ration 7 3 3 Adjustment 8 3 4 Packaging transport and storage 8 4 Mounting 9 4 1 Mounting instructions 9 5 Connecting to power supply 10 5 1 Preparing the connection 10 5 2 Connection procedure 11 5 3 Wiring plan 12 6 Setup 13 6 1 Adjustment system 13 6 2 Adjustment elements 13 6 3 Switch point adjustment with conductive sensor 15 6 4 Proof test 17 6 5 Function table Point level 18 7 Maintenance a...

Page 3: ...1 46836 EN 191010 Supplementary documentation Information Supplementary documents appropriate to the ordered version come with the delivery You can find them listed in chapter Product descrip tion Editing status 2019 10 10 ...

Page 4: ...ntering 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 injury Warning Non observance of the...

Page 5: ... 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 operation of the instrument When measuring aggressive or corrosive media that can cause a dangerous situation if the instrument malfunctions the operator has to implement suitable measures to make sure the instrument is funct...

Page 6: ...all comply with the relevant requirements of the Canadian Electrical Code 2 7 Safety instructions for Ex areas For Ex applications only devices with corresponding Ex approval may be used Observe the Ex specific safety instructions These are an integral part of the operating instructions and are enclosed with every device with Ex approval 2 8 Environmental instructions Protection of the environment...

Page 7: ...l number of your instrument Alternatively you can access the data via your smartphone Download the VEGA Tools app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store Scan the DataMatrix code on the type label of the instrument or Enter the serial number manually in the app 3 2 Principle of operation The VEGATOR 131 is a single channel controller for level detection conductive sensors of series EL Vi...

Page 8: ...O 4180 The packaging of standard instruments consists of environment friendly recyclable cardboard For special versions PE foam or PE foil is also used Dispose of the packaging material via specialised recycling companies Transport must be carried out in due consideration of the notes on the transport packaging Nonobservance of these instructions can cause damage to the device The delivery must be...

Page 9: ...t must not exceed 60 C Around the ventilation slots there must be a distance of at least 2 cm to the next component The VEGATOR 131 in Ex version is an associated intrinsically safe instrument and must not be installed in hazardous areas Safe opera tion is only ensured if the operating instructions and EU Type Approval Certificate are observed VEGATOR 131 must not be opened A certification for Ex ...

Page 10: ...erence 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 safety for max occurring ambient temperature Connect the cable screening on both ends to ground potential In the sensor the shielding must be connected directly to the internal ground terminal The ground ter...

Page 11: ... the instrument as described in the previous chapter 2 Connect sensor cable to terminal 1 2 and where applicable con nect the screen 3 When using several instruments on one sensor Master Slave operation connect terminal 3 of all instruments together 4 Connect switched off power supply to terminal 16 17 5 Connect relay to terminal 10 11 12 6 With option second relay Connect terminal 13 14 15 The el...

Page 12: ...Fail safe relay second relay output optional 4 Voltage supply 5 Sensor When using a single rod electrode terminal 1 is connected to the metallic vessel and terminal 2 to the electrode When using double rod electrodes terminal 1 is connected to the longer rod and terminal 2 to the shorter Information The connection terminals can be detached towards the front if necessary This can be useful when wor...

Page 13: ...block 3 Signal lamps LEDs 4 Hinged front cover 6 2 Adjustment elements Control lamps LED in the front plate indicate operation switching status and fault signal Green Operating control lamp Mains voltage on instrument is operating Red Fault indicator Fault on the sensor circuit due to sensor failure or line break The relay deenergises in case of failure Yellow Control lamps ...

Page 14: ...ted operating mode is set with the min max switch min detection i e dry run protection or max detection i e overfill protec tion Dry run protection Relay is switched off when the level falls below the min level safe currentless state relay is switched on again when the min level is exceeded switch on point switch off point Overflow protection Relay is switched off when the max level is exceeded sa...

Page 15: ...rodes then all VEGATOR 131 must be connected together via terminal 3 One instrument must be configured as Master all others as Slave Through synchronization of the measurement voltages faulty switch ing due to crossover of measuring currents is avoided A second relay can be ordered as an option for VEGATOR 131 The function of the second relay is determined via this DIL switch It can be configured ...

Page 16: ... checked and reset if necessary Fig 5 Application examples of overfill protection with a conductive point level sensor 1 Make sure that switch 1 on the DIL switch block is set to max The switches for the switch on and switch off delay should be set to 0 s 2 The vessel should be empty i e the sensor must not be covered 3 Set the potentiometer to the left end position the yellow LED display lights 4...

Page 17: ...es so that the switching point is always safely reached 6 4 Proof test Note When handling environmentally hazardous substances danger to the environment and to persons must be avoided After setup the proper functioning of the instrument must be ensured by means of the proof test described below Detection of line break Disconnect the sensor cable for the duration of this test The red fault LED must...

Page 18: ...he level Sensor Controller Level Electrode LED yel low output LED red fault Relay Fail safe relay op tional Uncovered ON ON Covered OFF ON any any OFF OFF Sensor Controller Level Electrode LED yel low output LED red fault Relay Fail safe relay op tional Covered ON ON Uncovered OFF ON any any OFF OFF Overfill protection point level max Dry run protection point level min ...

Page 19: ...determined this way and faults can be easily rectified Should these measures not be successful please call in urgent cases the VEGA service hotline under the phone no 49 1805 858550 The hotline is manned 7 days a week round the clock Since we offer this service worldwide the support is only available in the English language The service is free only standard call charges are incurred Depending on t...

Page 20: ... switcho ver set Set the correct mode on the DIL switch block 7 3 How to proceed if a repair is necessary You can find an instrument return form as well as detailed informa tion about the procedure in the download area of our homepage www vega com By doing this you help us carry out the repair quickly and without hav ing to call back for needed information If a repair is necessary please proceed a...

Page 21: ...ics 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 scope of the Directive These include stationary industrial plants Pass the instrument directly on to a specialised recycling company an...

Page 22: ... Operating voltage Ʋ Ʋ Nominal voltage AC 24 230 V AC 15 10 50 60 Hz Ʋ Ʋ Nominal voltage DC 24 65 V DC 15 10 Max power consumption 2 W 8 VA Sensor input Quantity 1 x for connection of a conductive electrode Input type Active sensor power supply by VEGATOR 131 Measured value transmission Alternating voltage Response resistor 500 Ω 200 kΩ adjustable Hysteresis 100 Ω 100 kΩ Terminal voltage idle stat...

Page 23: ...2 ft above sea level III Ʋ Ʋ up to 5000 m 16404 ft above sea level II Pollution degree 2 Measures for electrical separation Reliable separation according to VDE 0106 part 1 between all circuits Ʋ Ʋ Reference voltage 253 V AC Ʋ Ʋ Insulation resistance 5 1 kV DC Approvals Instruments with approvals can have different technical specifications depending on the version For that reason the associated ap...

Page 24: ...24 9 Supplement VEGATOR 131 46836 EN 191010 9 2 Dimensions 56 mm 2 20 20 mm 0 79 113 mm 4 45 108 mm 4 25 46 mm 1 81 92 mm 3 62 52 mm 2 05 OPEN Fig 7 Dimensions VEGATOR 131 ...

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Page 26: ... relay WRA 15 Fault rectification 19 G Grounding 10 I Instrument return form 20 L LEDs 13 Limit level 15 Line monitoring 14 M Master Slave switchover 15 Mode 14 O Operating instructions 7 Overflow protection 14 P Potential equalisation 10 Potentiometer 15 Protection rating 9 Q QR code 7 R Repair 20 S Serial number 7 Service hotline 19 Switching point adjustment 15 Switch off delay 15 Switch on del...

Page 27: ...27 Notes VEGATOR 131 46836 EN 191010 ...

Page 28: ...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 2019 Phone 49 7836 50 0 Fax 49 7836 50 201 E mail info de vega com www vega com ...

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