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VEGABAR 83 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol
46295-EN-131107
Contents
1 About this document
1.1 Function ........................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Target group ..................................................................................................................... 4
1.3 Symbolism used ............................................................................................................... 4
2 For your safety
2.1 Authorised personnel ....................................................................................................... 5
2.2 Appropriate use ................................................................................................................ 5
2.3 Warning about incorrect use ............................................................................................. 5
2.4 General safety instructions ............................................................................................... 5
2.5 CE conformity ................................................................................................................... 5
2.6 Measuring range - permissible process pressure ............................................................. 6
2.7 NAMUR recommendations .............................................................................................. 6
2.8 Environmental instructions ............................................................................................... 6
3 Product description
3.1 Configuration .................................................................................................................... 7
3.2 Principle of operation........................................................................................................ 8
3.3 Packaging, transport and storage ................................................................................... 10
3.4 Accessories and replacement parts ............................................................................... 11
4 Mounting
4.1 General instructions to use the instrument ..................................................................... 13
4.2 Ventilation and pressure compensation .......................................................................... 14
4.3 Process pressure measurement ..................................................................................... 16
4.4 Level measurement ........................................................................................................ 19
4.5 External housing ............................................................................................................ 20
5 Connecting to power supply and bus system
5.1 Preparing the connection ............................................................................................... 21
5.2 Connection ..................................................................................................................... 22
5.3 Wiring plan ..................................................................................................................... 23
5.4 External housing with version IP 68 (25 bar)................................................................... 24
5.5 Switch-on phase............................................................................................................. 26
6 Set up with the display and adjustment module
6.1 Insert display and adjustment module ............................................................................ 27
6.2 Adjustment system ......................................................................................................... 28
6.3 Parameter adjustment - Quick setup .............................................................................. 28
6.4 Parameter adjustment - Extended adjustment................................................................ 30
6.5 Saving the parameter adjustment data ........................................................................... 42
7 Setting up sensor and Modbus interface with PACTware
7.1 Connect the PC .............................................................................................................. 43
7.2 Parameter adjustment .................................................................................................... 44
7.3 Saving the parameter adjustment data ........................................................................... 46
8 Diagnosis, asset management and service
8.1 Maintenance .................................................................................................................. 47
8.2 Diagnosis memory ......................................................................................................... 47
8.3 Asset Management function ........................................................................................... 47
8.4 Rectify faults ................................................................................................................... 51