Vega VEGAPULS 56K User Manual

Operating InstructionsVEGAPULS 56K

10 VEGAPULS 56K22915-EN-0412272 Types and versionsVEGAPULS 56 are a newly developed gen-eration of very compact high temperatureradar sensors. For the

VEGAPULS 56K 1122915-EN-041227Measuring range (operating range) and max. measuring distanceNote: Use of the sensors for applications with solids is li

12 VEGAPULS 56K22915-EN-041227Heat insulationHeat insulationIn case of process temperature of more than200°C an insulation on the rear of the flange i

VEGAPULS 56K 1322915-EN-041227Mounting on round vessel topsReference plane1/2 vessel radiusOn dished vessel tops, please do not mountthe instrument in

14 VEGAPULS 56K22915-EN-041227Make sure the required upper vent hole inthe surge pipe is aligned with the markinghole in the intermediate flange (pola

VEGAPULS 56K 1522915-EN-041227Pipe antenna with DN 50, DN 80, DN 100 and DN 150DN 150DN 80DN 50 ø 150ø 80ø 50 DN 100ø 100Adhesive productsWhen measu

16 VEGAPULS 56K22915-EN-041227Row of holes in one axis with the marking holePolarisation directionDue to radar signal polarisation, the holes orslots

VEGAPULS 56K 1722915-EN-041227Pipe antenna: The surge pipe open to the bottommust have a ventilation or compensation hole on topThe polarisation direc

18 VEGAPULS 56K22915-EN-0412270 %~45˚ø 51,20,0…0,41,5…22,90,0...0,4 150…5005…152,9…6100 %Mounting and installationGuidelines for standpipe constructio

VEGAPULS 56K 1922915-EN-041227Mounting and installation0 %~45˚ø 100,80,0…0,41,5…23,60,0…0,4150…5005…153,6ø 962100 %Flange DN 100Smooth weldingneck fla

2 VEGAPULS 56K22915-EN-041227ContentsContentsSafety information ... 3Note Ex area

20 VEGAPULS 56K22915-EN-041227Mounting and installation3.4 False echoesThe radar sensor must be installed at a loca-tion where no installations or inf

VEGAPULS 56K 2122915-EN-04122775 %0 %100 %Mounting and installationStrong product movementsBuildupInflowing liquidIncorrectCorrectStrong product movem

22 VEGAPULS 56K22915-EN-041227Direct sensor vertically to the product surfaceCorrect IncorrectLadderLadderMounting and installationHorn antenna: Corre

VEGAPULS 56K 2322915-EN-041227Mounting and installationThe polarisation direction is in one plane with themarking hole. The sensor must be directed wi

24 VEGAPULS 56K22915-EN-041227Electrical connection4 Electrical connection4.1 Connection and connectioncableSafety informationAs a rule, do all connec

VEGAPULS 56K 2522915-EN-041227- +21ShieldSupply: 20...36V DC/4...20mA HART12-+ESCESC+-OKOK1 2 C 567843(+) (-)L1 NCommu-nication+-4...20mADisplay12 C

26 VEGAPULS 56K22915-EN-041227SENSORDISPLAY1234 56 78ESCESC+-OKOK-+1 2 C 567843(+) (-)L1 NCommu-nication+-4...20mADisplay12 C 5 6 7 843-+ESCOKTank 1m

VEGAPULS 56K 2722915-EN-04122724 4 ... 20 mA +1)-> 250 Ω4.4 Configuration of measuringsystemsA measuring system consists of a sensorwith 4 … 20 mA

28 VEGAPULS 56K22915-EN-0412274 4 ... 20 mA 22221)Measuring system with VEGAPULS 56K on active PLC• Two-wire technology, power supply from active PLC.

VEGAPULS 56K 2922915-EN-04122724 4 ... 20 mA 222Electrical connectionMeasuring system with VEGAPULS 56K Ex, 56K Ex0 via a safety barrier inEx area on

VEGAPULS 56K 322915-EN-041227Contents7.1 Data ... 457.2 Dimensions .

30 VEGAPULS 56K22915-EN-0412274-+ 4 ... 20 mA 222Measuring system with VEGAPULS 56K Ex, 56K Ex0 via separator (Smart-Transmitter) on passive PLC• Two-

VEGAPULS 56K 3122915-EN-0412274 4 ... 20 mA 22221)Measuring system with VEGAPULS 56K Ex, 56K Ex 0 with pressure-tightencapsulated connection compartme

32 VEGAPULS 56K22915-EN-0412274+ 4 ... 20 mA VEGADIS371 Ex222-Measuring system with VEGAPULS 56K Ex, 56K Ex0 on VEGADIS 371 Exindicating instrument wi

VEGAPULS 56K 3322915-EN-0412272-+4 ... 20 mA2422> 250 Ω1)Measuring system with VEGAPULS 56K in four-wire technology• Four-wire technology, power su

34 VEGAPULS 56K22915-EN-0412275 Set-up5.1 Adjustment mediaRadar sensors can be adjusted with the- PC (adjustment software PACTwareTM)- detachable adju

VEGAPULS 56K 3522915-EN-041227RxVEGAMET/VEGALOG+- Ri ≥ 250 Ω 250 Ω + - Ri < 250 ΩSet-upPLCPLC

36 VEGAPULS 56K22915-EN-041227Error codes:E013 No valid measured value- Sensor in the warm-up phase- Loss of the useful echoE017 Adjustment span too s

VEGAPULS 56K 3722915-EN-041227Set-upAdjustment without medium(adjustment independent of the level)Key entry Display indicationAdjust-mentPara-meterSen

38 VEGAPULS 56K22915-EN-041227Set-upwithmediumMin.adjustat %XXX.XMax.adjustat %XXX.XSignalconditioningScaling0 %correspondsXXXX100 %correspondsXXXXDec

VEGAPULS 56K 3922915-EN-041227Set-upAmpl.:XX dBS-N:XX dB7. Useful level, noise levelIn the menuyou get important information on the signalquality of t

4 VEGAPULS 56K22915-EN-041227Product description1 Product descriptionLevel measurement in high temperature proc-esses or of products with high tempera

40 VEGAPULS 56K22915-EN-041227Sensoropti-mizeConditionliquidAgitated surface NoFoam-ingprod. NoHighdustlevel NoLow DKpro-duct NoLargeanglerepose

VEGAPULS 56K 4122915-EN-041227Simu-lationSimu-lationNow!OK ?Simu-lation%XXX.XFastchange Ye sAct.dist. X,XXLight grey menu fields are onlydisplayed

42 VEGAPULS 56K22915-EN-041227Set-up5.4 Adjustment with HART®handheldWith any HART® handheld you can set up theVEGAPULS series 56K radar sensors like

VEGAPULS 56K 4322915-EN-041227 VEGALOG VEGAMET RxSet-upConnection to a VEGA signal conditioninginstrumentIf you operate a HART® compatible sensor ona

44 VEGAPULS 56K22915-EN-041227Diagnosis6 Diagnosis6.1 SimulationTo simulate a certain filling level, you can callup the function “Simulation” in the a

VEGAPULS 56K 4522915-EN-0412277 Technical data7.1 DataPower supplySupply voltage- two-wire sensor 24 V DC (20 … 36 V DC)- four-wire sensor 24 V DC (20

46 VEGAPULS 56K22915-EN-041227Accuracy 1)(typical values under reference conditions, all statements relate to the nominal measuringrange)Influence- of

VEGAPULS 56K 4722915-EN-041227PN 16PN 25PN 40PN 64bar402516-40 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350˚C64bar402516-40 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350˚CPN 16PN 25PN

48 VEGAPULS 56K22915-EN-041227PN 16PN 25PN 40bar402516-40 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350˚CPN 16PN 25PN 40PN 64bar40251664-40 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 35

VEGAPULS 56K 4922915-EN-041227Flange DIN DN 200Materials: 1.4571Groove and tongue acc.to DIN 2512 Form F, NPN 16PN 25PN 40PN 64bar40251664-40 0 50 100

VEGAPULS 56K 522915-EN-041227Time transformationPulse sequenceMeas. distanceemission - reflection - reception1 ns278 nsttProduct descriptionThe radar

50 VEGAPULS 56K22915-EN-041227Flanges acc. to ANSI (ASA) B16.5 seal surface RF, materials 1.4571 in sizes 2“ up to 10“can be used over the complete te

VEGAPULS 56K 5122915-EN-041227Technical dataConnection cablesTwo-wire sensors power supply and signal via one two-wirecableFour-wire sensor power supp

52 VEGAPULS 56K22915-EN-041227Technical dataOutputs and processingDisplayIndication - optionally mounted, scalable analogue anddigital measured value

VEGAPULS 56K 5322915-EN-041227Technical data

54 VEGAPULS 56K22915-EN-04122720120ø180ø96ø220ø18ø160ø7675ø200ø18ø125ø1820ø1651823DN 50DN 80DN 10032021318537020511625185213320370205116257.2 Dimensio

VEGAPULS 56K 5522915-EN-041227Technical data22205ø146ø285DN 150ø240 ø2226380ø241ø355ø26DN 250ø40524296ø197ø295ø22DN 200ø340

56 VEGAPULS 56K22915-EN-041227Flange dimensions acc. to ANSID = outer flange diameterb = flange thicknessk = diameter of hole circled1= seal ledge dia

VEGAPULS 56K 5722915-EN-0412277.3 ApprovalsWhen radar sensors are used in Ex anddust-Ex areas or on ships, the instrumentsmust be suitable and approve

58 VEGAPULS 56K22915-EN-041227SupplementSupplementSafety ManualFunctional safety acc. to IEC 61508 / IEC 61511VEGAPULS series 50 radar sensors; 4 … 20

VEGAPULS 56K 5922915-EN-041227Supplement1.4 Determination of safety-related characteristicsThe failure limit values for a safety function, depending o

6 VEGAPULS 56K22915-EN-0412271.2 Application featuresApplications• level measurement of liquids and solids• measurement also in vacuum• all slightly c

60 VEGAPULS 56K22915-EN-041227Supplement2 Planning2.1 Low demand modeIf the demand rate is only once a year, then the measuring system can be used as

VEGAPULS 56K 6122915-EN-041227Supplement3 Set-up3.1 Mounting and installationThe prevailing plant conditions influence the safety of the measuring sys

62 VEGAPULS 56K22915-EN-041227Supplement4 Reaction during operation and in case of failureIn case of modifications during operation, you have to take

VEGAPULS 56K 6322915-EN-041227 0 1 2 3 4 5 Jahre Tproof = 1 Jahr Tproof = 3 Jahre Tproof = 5 Jahre 0,00·10-20,24·10-20,48·10-2PFDavg 0,36·10-2

64 VEGAPULS 56K22915-EN-041227SIL declaration of conformitySupplement Füllstand - Grenzstand - Druck S I L - K o n f o r m i t ä t s e r k l ä r u

VEGAPULS 56K 6522915-EN-041227SupplementCE declaration of conformity

66 VEGAPULS 56K22915-EN-041227

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ISO 9001All statements concerning scope of delivery, application, practicaluse and operating conditions of the sensors and processing sys-tems corresp

VEGAPULS 56K 722915-EN-04122722Adjustment with the PC on the 4 … 20 mA signal andsupply cable to the PLC or directly on the sensorThe adjustment and p

8 VEGAPULS 56K22915-EN-041227HART® handheldHART® handheld on the 4 … 20 mA signal cableAdjustment with the HART® handheldVEGAPULS series 50 sensors wi

VEGAPULS 56K 922915-EN-041227Pipe antennaPipe antennas on surge or by-pass tubes form a completeantenna system in conjunctionwith a measuring pipe (wh