Vega VEGAFLEX 51K User Manual

Level and PressureOperating InstructionsVEGAFLEX 51K

10 VEGAFLEX 51KProduct descriptionConnection cablesTwo-wire sensor- Supply and signal via one two-wire cable.The cable resistance depends on the suppl

VEGAFLEX 51K 11Product descriptionAdjustment module MINICOM-+ESCOKTank 1m (d)12.3457432,567,5Adjustment mod-ule for insertioninto series 50sensors or

12 VEGAFLEX 51KMountingLateral loadShortening of the measuring cableExtraction forcesIn case of strong extraction forces, e.g. dueto quick emptying or

VEGAFLEX 51K 13MountingMoistureMoisture from outsideTo avoid moisture ingress, the connectioncable to the housing should be looped down-ward (directly

14 VEGAFLEX 51KMountingAbrasionIn very abrasive products, e.g. the measure-ment of grit, a measuring cable without insu-lation should be used. Keep th

VEGAFLEX 51K 15Electrical connection3 Electrical connection3.1 Connection and connection ca-bleSafety informationAs a rule, do all work in the complet

16 VEGAFLEX 51KElectrical connectionFig. 3.1 bFig. 3.1 aGrounding at one sensor endGrounding at both ends (on the signal conditioning instrument via t

VEGAFLEX 51K 17Electrical connection3.2 Connection of the sensor• Loosen the closing screw on the upperside of the sensor.• Open the sensor cover.• Re

18 VEGAFLEX 51KElectrical connection-+ShieldSupply: 20...36V DC/4...20mA HART+2112-2.2327214-20mA+-2Communication8765DisplayOK-+ESC4 … 20 mA passive

VEGAFLEX 51K 19-+ESCOKTank 1m (d)12.345SENSORDISPLAY123 4 56 78OK-+ESC-+2.232741(+) L12Communication8765Display4-20mA4-+3NElectrical connection3.3 Con

2 VEGAFLEX 51KSafety information / Note Ex areaSafety informationPlease read this manual carefully, and also takenote of country-specific installation

20 VEGAFLEX 51KSetup4 Setup4.1 Adjustment methodsSeries 50 sensors can be adjusted with- PC (adjustment program VVO)- with detachable adjustment modul

VEGAFLEX 51K 21-+ESCOKTank 1m (d)12.345Setup▼▼15342▼ ▼Adjustment elementsThe adjustment module MINICOM is menu-orientated. The clear text indications

22 VEGAFLEX 51KSetupAd-just-mentPara-meteradjust-mentSensorm(d) 4.700w.o.mediumAd-just-mentinm(d)0.0 %atm (d)XX.XXX(min. adjustment)OKOKOKOKwithmedium

VEGAFLEX 51K 23Setup2. ConditioningUnder the menu item "Conditioning“, youchoose the distance at 0 % and at 100 %filling. Then you enter the the

24 VEGAFLEX 51KSetupCreatenewEmptyvesselprofileCreatenewNow! OK ?Meas.dist.m (d)X.XXLearn-ing!UpdateUpdateNow!OK ?Learn-ing!DeleteDele-ting!DeleteNow!

VEGAFLEX 51K 25SetupSimu-lationSimu-lationNow!OK ?Simu-lation%XXX.XfastchangeYesact.dist. mX,XXBolt print figures are sensor ormeasured value inform

26 VEGAFLEX 51KYou have connected the PC with the adjust-ment software VVO to your measuring sys-tem.• Now switch on the power supply of theconnected

VEGAFLEX 51K 27SetupSpecial functionsIf a VEGAFLEX sensor is determined, severalspecial functions of VEGAFLEX can be cho-sen with the adjustment softw

28 VEGAFLEX 51KSetupThe following curves can be displayed:Raw value curve (rot)The red curve represents the absolute si-gnal, detected by the receiver

VEGAFLEX 51K 29The most important adjustment stepsYou will find the complete adjustment viaHART® protocol in the operating instructionsof the HART® ha

VEGAFLEX 51K 3ContentsSafety information ... 2Note Ex area ...

30 VEGAFLEX 51K5 Diagnostics5.1 SimulationFor simulation of a certain filling, you can call up the function “Simulation” on the adjustmentmodule MINIC

VEGAFLEX 51K 31Notes

ISO 9001The statements on types, application, use and operating conditions ofthe sensors and processing systems correspond to the latest infor-mation

4 VEGAFLEX 51KProduct description1 Product description1.1 FunctionHigh frequency microwave impulses areguided along a steel rope.The microwave impulse

VEGAFLEX 51K 5Adjustment with HART® handheldSeries 50 with 4 … 20 mA output signal canalso be adjusted with the HART® handheld orvia a PC with HART® s

6 VEGAFLEX 51K4+2-+-222 2VEGADIS 50VEGAFLEX4 … 20 mAVEGADIS 11PLCVEGADIS 371 ExRelay (4 x)0/4 … 20 mA4 … 20 mApassive4 … 20 mApassive123separate power

VEGAFLEX 51K 7VEGAFLEX 51 K EXS.X XB - 20…72 V DC, 20…250 V AC / 4 … 20 mA output, HART®D - Two-wire loop-powered / 4 … 20 mA output, HART®E - Supply

8 VEGAFLEX 51KThe min. supply voltage depends on the sensor current.04 22mA141536VRange of the requiredterminal voltage on thesensorSensor currentProd

VEGAFLEX 51K 9Product descriptionAdjustment- PC and adjustment software VEGA Visual Operating- adjustment module MINICOM- HART® handheldAccuracy (unde