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10 Diagnostics and servicing

VEGAPULS Air 23 • Autarkic device with measured value transmission via radio technology

64314-EN-230606

10.3  Cell exchange

The primary cells cannot be changed on site by the user. Improper 

replacement may impair the metrological properties of the device.

To extend the service life of your device, VEGA offers a replacement 

service for the lithium cells for the VEGAPULS Air 23. 
Return the device as described in chapter " 

Procedure in case of 

repair

" marked as dangerous goods and with the note that the cells 

are to be changed. 

10.4  How to proceed if a repair is necessary

You can find an instrument return form as well as detailed information 

about the procedure in the download area of our homepage. By doing 

this you help us carry out the repair quickly and without having to call 

back for needed information.
Proceed as follows in case of repair:

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Print and fill out one form per instrument

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Clean the instrument and pack it damage-proof

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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 can find the agency on our homepage.

Содержание VEGAPULS Air 23

Страница 1: ...Operating Instructions Radar sensor for continuous level measurement in plastic vessels VEGAPULS Air 23 Autarkic device with measured value trans mission via radio technology Document ID 64314...

Страница 2: ...structions 11 4 3 Mounting preparations 12 4 4 Installation procedure 13 4 5 Transportation lock after mounting 15 5 Setup the most important steps 16 6 Activate device functions 18 6 1 Activate 18 6...

Страница 3: ...data 33 13 2 Radio networks LTE M and NB IoT 37 13 3 Radio networks LoRaWAN Data transmission 37 13 4 Dimensions 40 13 5 Industrial property rights 41 13 6 Licensing information for open source softwa...

Страница 4: ...t page of this instruction refers 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 inf...

Страница 5: ...instrument 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...

Страница 6: ...obile radio network or LoRaWan are defined by selecting the country of use It is absolutely essential to do this during the job specific device configuration Caution Operation of the device with a fal...

Страница 7: ...rmation sheet PINs and Codes with Identifier for LoRaWAN network Device EUI Application EUI App Key The further scope of delivery encompasses Documentation Safety instructions for lithium metal cell I...

Страница 8: ...le 1 Order number 2 Wireless signal outputs frequency bands 3 Device EUI LoRa 4 Technical data 5 QR code for device documentation 3 2 Principle of operation VEGAPULS Air 23 is a radar sensor for conti...

Страница 9: ...reless measured value transmission via mobile radio The transmission or evaluation is carried out via an Asset Manage ment System e g VEGA Inventory System The device is supplied with energy by integr...

Страница 10: ...be left 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 Dr...

Страница 11: ...ng that all parts of the instrument ex posed to the process are suitable for the existing process conditions An activated device see chapter Activate device also carries out measurements in horizontal...

Страница 12: ...ould be as flat as possible or slightly curved outwards Note Mounting positions or vessel ceilings with an inwardly curved surface are not suitable for fastening 4 3 Mounting preparations The intended...

Страница 13: ...face 3 Mounting ring 4 Housing lid The glue surface bonds adhesively to the surface of the IBC container and reaches its final adhesive strength after approx 72 hours A cor rection of the sensor posit...

Страница 14: ...e fit Note For optimum measurement ensure direct permanent contact be tween the bottom of the sensor and the surface of the IBC container The device version for ceiling mounting has mounting brackets...

Страница 15: ...ing and work with special care 4 5 Transportation lock after mounting The adhesive joint and the flexible mounting of the device are only designed for stationary operation of the vessel Danger During...

Страница 16: ...d via Apple App Store Goog le Play Store Baidu Store Via magnet Via smartphone VEGA Tools app or VEGA Inventory System app Move the supplied magnet along the line towards the housing lid AC TIV AT IO...

Страница 17: ...sured value transmission via radio technology 64314 EN 230606 Web portal VEGA Inventory System app Menu item Adjustment lineariza tion Open assistant measuring range and transmission interval via VEGA...

Страница 18: ...n of the device in the VEGA Inventory System is not possible but is carried out on site via smartphone or magnet Take this into account before deactivation By smartphone Proceed as follows for activat...

Страница 19: ...TIV ATIO N M agnet 3 2 1 Fig 11 Activate sensor Magnet 1 Radar sensor 2 Contact surface for magnet 3 Magnet Setup is now complete and the unit is ready for operation Note Devices for ceiling mounting...

Страница 20: ...e successful activation with the message The sensor was activated serial no device VEGAPULS Air 23 Setup is now complete and the unit is ready for operation Via magnet Proceed as follows for activatio...

Страница 21: ...the unit is ready for operation 6 2 Measurement function After activation a single measurement is carried out and the cyclic measurement interval is started The sensor delivers the distance value fro...

Страница 22: ...ver via navigation satellites 1 Note With the LoRa version of the device the function Location is not available With activated position determination a GPS position determination is performed once dur...

Страница 23: ...data are transmitted Distance from the medium surface m Electronic temperature C Geographical position determined by GNSS geographical coor dinates Mounting position angle Remaining life of Lithium c...

Страница 24: ...responding gateway is required for this This gateway picks up the data via LoRa from the sensors and transmits them via cellular radio to VEGA s own LoRa server VEGA Inventory System LoRa 10 15 km VEG...

Страница 25: ...rk In this case the sensor must be made known in this network Customer Customer Database Fig 18 Wireless measured value transmission To do this the user creates the sensor in his interface with its id...

Страница 26: ...ic device with measured value transmission via radio technology 64314 EN 230606 8 Set up measuring point via the VEGA Inventory System app First select the device you want to add to the VEGA Inventory...

Страница 27: ...m 1 1 0 2 Current version of the VEGA Inventory Systems Available mobile connection via NB IoT LTE M Readable parameters IMEI 3 Modifiable parameters Measuring range begin measuring range end Measurin...

Страница 28: ...oid this remove the device from the vessel before cleaning 10 2 Rectify faults The operator of the system is responsible for taking suitable meas ures to rectify faults The device offers maximum relia...

Страница 29: ...as dangerous goods and with the note that the cells are to be changed 10 4 How to proceed if a repair is necessary You can find an instrument return form as well as detailed information about the pro...

Страница 30: ...a risk of ignition due to a possibly damaged Lithium cell In this case the device must not be packed or transported any further 11 2 Dismounting steps mounting ring The following tools are required t...

Страница 31: ...ose of in accordance with local regulations Tip If a mounting ring is to be used again the adhesive surface is avail able from VEGA as a spare part 11 3 Disposal Pass the instrument on to a specialise...

Страница 32: ...has been tested and approved ac cording to the current edition of the applicable country specific norms or standards The confirmations as well as regulations for use can be found in the document Radi...

Страница 33: ...n mounting ring with flexibly exchangeable holder EPDM Cover gasket Silicone Weight depending on the version Glue connection ceiling mounting approx 0 35 kg 0 772 lbs Ceiling mounting with magnets app...

Страница 34: ...nded measuring range Characteristics and performance data Measuring frequency W band 80 GHz technology Measuring cycle time 5 s Measuring and transmission interval every 15 minutes every 24 hours conf...

Страница 35: ...ss of Operation A Optional ADR Feature Supported Yes Activation OTAA Ambient conditions Ambient temperature 20 60 C 4 140 F Storage and transport temperature 20 80 C 4 176 F Mechanical environmental c...

Страница 36: ...72 years 12 h 5 02 years 24 h 7 75 years Additional output parameter Electronics temperature Range 20 60 C 4 140 F Resolution 0 1 K Deviation 3 K Electrical protective measures Protection rating Glue...

Страница 37: ...hown You can find further information of LoRaWAN on www lora alliance org Data stream byte order packet structure The data are transferred as a byte stream in packets Each packet is given an identifie...

Страница 38: ...1 Software version Customer 1 Measurement transmission interval 7 Change counter 2 Scaling min 4 Scaling max 4 Device Name 19 Device Tag 19 Total 11 19 16 24 35 39 Packet structure for operation in t...

Страница 39: ...11 10 11 10 NAMUR status NAMUR status Message NAMUR status 0 1 2 3 4 Meaning Good Function Check Maintenance request Out of speci fication Failure VEGA Device status VEGA Device status Message VEGA de...

Страница 40: ...dio technology 64314 EN 230606 13 4 Dimensions 96 mm 3 78 110 mm 4 33 106 mm 4 17 1 4 0 m m 5 4 9 120 mm 4 72 50 5 mm 1 99 96 mm 3 78 46 mm 1 81 5 6 m m 0 2 2 8 6 mm 0 34 1 2 Fig 23 Dimensions VEGAPUL...

Страница 41: ...llec tuelle Pour plus d informations on pourra se r f rer au site www vega com VEGA lineas de productos est n protegidas por los derechos en el campo de la propiedad indus trial Para mayor informaci n...

Страница 42: ...42 Notes VEGAPULS Air 23 Autarkic device with measured value transmission via radio technology 64314 EN 230606...

Страница 43: ...43 Notes VEGAPULS Air 23 Autarkic device with measured value transmission via radio technology 64314 EN 230606...

Страница 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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