Vega VEGAFLEX 82 4 … 20 mA_HART two-wire User Manual

Operating InstructionsTDR sensor for continuous level measurement of bulk solidsVEGAFLEX 824 … 20 mA/HART two-wireDocument ID: 41829

103 Product descriptionVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-1306123 Product description3.1 CongurationThe nameplate contains the most impo

113 Product descriptionVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-130612This operating instructions manual applies to the following instrument vers

123 Product descriptionVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-1306123.3 Packaging, transport and storageYour instrument was protected by packa

133 Product descriptionVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-130612For sensors with double chamber housing the interface adapter "DISADAP

143 Product descriptionVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-130612Rod: ø 16 mm (0.63 in)• Basic segments: 20 … 5900 mm (0.79 … 232 in)• Rod s

154 MountingVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-1306124 Mounting4.1 General instructionsOn instruments with process tting thread, the hexa

164 MountingVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-130612vessels, the distance to the vessel wall should be at least 500 mm (19.7 in).During op

174 MountingVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-1306121 2Fig. 6: Installation in non-metallic vessel1 Flange2 Metal sheetConcrete vesselWhe

184 MountingVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-130612Higher sockets or sockets with a bigger diameter can generally be used. They can, howe

194 MountingVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-130612Fig.10:MountingofthesensorwithinowingmediumThe reference plane for the measur

2Quick startVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-130612Quick startThe quick start procedure enables a quick setup with many applica-tions. Yo

204 MountingVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-1306121212Fig. 11: Fasten the probe1 Probe2 Retaining sleeveIn case of dicult installation

215 Connecting to power supplyVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-1306125 Connecting to power supply5.1 Preparing the connectionAlways kee

225 Connecting to power supplyVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-130612If screened cable is necessary, connect the cable screen on both end

235 Connecting to power supplyVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-130612Fig. 12: Connection steps 5 and 6 - Single chamber housingFig. 13: C

245 Connecting to power supplyVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-1306129. Tighten the compression nut of the cable entry. The seal ring mu

255 Connecting to power supplyVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-130612512+( )(-)6784...20mA2341Fig. 16: Connection compartment, double ch

265 Connecting to power supplyVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-1306125.5 Wiring plan, Ex-d-ia double chamber housing567812+( )(-)3124..

275 Connecting to power supplyVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-130612312Fig. 20: View to the electronics compartment1 DIS-ADAPT2 Interna

285 Connecting to power supplyVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-1306125.7 Supplementary electronicsYou can use the supplementary electron

295 Connecting to power supplyVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-130612As soon as a plausible measured value is found, the corresponding cu

3Quick startVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-1306121. In this menu item you can select the application.2. In the menu item "Medium

306 Set up with the display and adjustment moduleVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-1306126 Set up with the display and adjustment module6

316 Set up with the display and adjustment moduleVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-1306121 2Fig. 26: Insertion of the display and adjustme

326 Set up with the display and adjustment moduleVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-130612 – Conrm selected menu – Edit parameter – Save v

336 Set up with the display and adjustment moduleVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-130612You can nd "Extended adjustment" in th

346 Set up with the display and adjustment moduleVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-130612The linearization applies for the measured value

356 Set up with the display and adjustment moduleVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-130612• Special characters + - / _ blanksIn this menu i

366 Set up with the display and adjustment moduleVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-130612In this menu item, you can dene the medium type

376 Set up with the display and adjustment moduleVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-130612To damp process-dependent measured value uctuati

386 Set up with the display and adjustment moduleVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-130612+ hD- hFig. 28: Vessel height und socket correcti

396 Set up with the display and adjustment moduleVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-130612Since scaling is very extensive, scaling of the l

4Quick startVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-1306121. In the menu "Additional settings", menu item "Damping" you can

406 Set up with the display and adjustment moduleVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-130612The default setting is min. current 3.8 mA and ma

416 Set up with the display and adjustment moduleVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-130612• Vessel installations such as struts• Deectors,

426 Set up with the display and adjustment moduleVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-130612• Read data from the sensor into the display and

436 Set up with the display and adjustment moduleVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-130612The default setting for the displayed value 2 is

446 Set up with the display and adjustment moduleVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-130612The respective min. and max. measured values are

456 Set up with the display and adjustment moduleVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-130612Caution:During simulation, the simulated value is

466 Set up with the display and adjustment moduleVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-130612In delivery status, the PIN is "0000".I

476 Set up with the display and adjustment moduleVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-130612Menu item Default value ModiedvalueMax. adjustm

486 Set up with the display and adjustment moduleVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-130612Menu item Default value ModiedvalueCurrent outp

496 Set up with the display and adjustment moduleVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-130612The instrument settings are copied with this func

5ContentsVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-130612Contents1 About this document1.1 Function ...

506 Set up with the display and adjustment moduleVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-130612In the mode "Fixed current output" up t

516 Set up with the display and adjustment moduleVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-1306126.5 Saving the parameter adjustment dataWe recom

527 Setup with PACTwareVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-1306127 Setup with PACTware7.1 Connect the PC312Fig. 29: Connection of the PC d

537 Setup with PACTwareVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-130612such cases, the interface converter can be connected parallel to the 4 … 20

547 Setup with PACTwareVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-130612In the full version there is also an extended print function for complete p

557 Setup with PACTwareVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-130612(Device Type Manager). This enables additional and special settings over an

567 Setup with PACTwareVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-130612ApplicationIn this eld you can select the application you want to use your

577 Setup with PACTwareVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-130612Measured distance to the mediumIf the probe is immersed in the medium, you

588 Set up with other systemsVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-1306128 Set up with other systems8.1 DD adjustment programsDevice descrip

599 Diagnostics and serviceVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-1306129 Diagnostics and service9.1 MaintenanceIf the device is used correctl

6ContentsVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-1306129.2 Diagnosis memory ...

609 Diagnostics and serviceVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-130612• Display and adjustment moduleFurther echo curves: Up to 10 echo curve

619 Diagnostics and serviceVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-130612still valid. Plan in maintenance for the instrument because a failure

629 Diagnostics and serviceVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-130612CodeText mes-sageCause RecticationF260Error in the calibration – Error

639 Diagnostics and serviceVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-130612CodeText mes-sageCause RecticationS601Overlling – Danger of vessel ov

649 Diagnostics and serviceVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-130612The rst measures are:• Evaluation of fault messages, for example via t

659 Diagnostics and serviceVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-13061212Leveltime0Fig. 34: The broken line 1 shows the real level, the contin

669 Diagnostics and serviceVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-130612Fault description Error pattern Cause Rectication4. Measured value re-

679 Diagnostics and serviceVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-130612In Ex applications only one instrument and one electronics module with

689 Diagnostics and serviceVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-130612Fig. 43: Exchange cable or rodInformation:Please keep the stated torque

699 Diagnostics and serviceVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-1306127. Cable: Fasten the cable with three pins, torque 20 Nm (14.75 lbf in

71 About this documentVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-1306121 About this document1.1 FunctionThis operating instructions manual provide

709 Diagnostics and serviceVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-130612You can nd detailed information on www.vega.com/downloads and "Ap

7110 DismountingVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-13061210 Dismounting10.1 Dismounting stepsWarning:Before dismounting, be aware of dange

7211 SupplementVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-13061211 Supplement11.1 Technical dataGeneral data316L corresponds to 1.4404 or 1.4435Ma

7311 SupplementVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-130612 Ʋ Instrument weight (depending on process tting)approx. 0.8 … 8 kg (0.176 … 17.64

7411 SupplementVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-13061212AB123456345661210842036542100510 15 20 25 30 35 0510 15 20 25 30 35Fig. 45: Max.

7511 SupplementVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-13061212AB123456345612181614108642069875432100510 15 20 25 30 35 0510 15 20 25 30 35Fig.

7611 SupplementVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-130612 Ʋ Cable: ø 6 mm (0.236 in) - PA coated 8 Nm (5.9 lbf ft) Ʋ Cable: ø 6 mm (0.236 in

7711 SupplementVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-1306124531245312Fig. 49: Measuring ranges - VEGAFLEX 821 Reference plane2 Probe length

7811 SupplementVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-130612Load see load under Power supplyDamping (63 % of the input variable), adjustable0 …

7911 SupplementVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-130612 Ʋ Reector metallic, ø 1 m Ʋ Medium Bulk solids - cereals, our, cement (dielectri

82 For your safetyVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-1306122 For your safety2.1 Authorised personnelAll operations described in this oper

8011 SupplementVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-130612Temperature drift - Digital output ±3 mm/10 K relating to the max. measuring range

8111 SupplementVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-130612Process conditionsFor the process conditions, please also note the specications on

8211 SupplementVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-130612120°C(32°F)-40°C(-104°F)55°C(131°F)80°C(176°F)200°C(392°F)150°C(302°F)34-20°C(-68°F

8311 SupplementVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-130612120°C(32°F)-40°C(-104°F)65°C(149°F)80°C(176°F)200°C(392°F)170°C(338°F)34-20°C(-68°F

8411 SupplementVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-130612 Ʋ Massive wire, cord 0.2 … 2.5 mm² (AWG 24 … 14) Ʋ Stranded wire with end sleeve 0

8511 SupplementVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-130612Accuracy ±1 °C (1.8 °F)Voltage supplyOperating voltage Ʋ Non-Ex instrument, Ex-d in

8611 SupplementVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-130612Plastic housing~ 69 mm(2.72")ø 79 mm(3.11")112 mm(4.41")M20x1,5/½ NP

8711 SupplementVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-130612Aluminium housing in protection rating IP 66/IP 68 (1 bar)120 mm(4.72")~ 105 m

8811 SupplementVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-130612Stainless steel housing in protection rating IP 66/IP 68, 1 bar117 mm(4.61")~

8911 SupplementVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-130612VEGAFLEX 82, cable version ø 4 mm (0.157 in)/ø 6 mm (0.236 in) - PA coatedL46mm(1.

92 For your safetyVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-130612Electromagnetic compatibilityInstruments with plastic housing as well as in four

9011 SupplementVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-130612VEGAFLEX 82, cable version ø 6 mm (0.236 in)/ø 11 mm (0.433 in) - PA coated80mm(3.

9111 SupplementVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-130612VEGAFLEX 82, rod version ø 16 mm (0.63 in)80mm(3.15")L30mm(1.18")ø 16m

9211 SupplementVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-13061211.3 Industrial property rightsVEGA product lines are global protected by industri

93INDEXVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-130612INDEXAAccessories – Display and adjustment module 12 – External display and adjustment uni

94INDEXVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-130612Probe type 49QQuick setup 33RRead out info 50Repair 70Replacement parts – Display and a

95NotesVEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire41829-EN-130612

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