Vega VEGAPULS 61 (≥ 2.0.0 - ≥ 4.0.0) Foundation Fieldbu User Manual

Operating InstructionsVEGAPULS 61Foundation FieldbusApproval according to LPR radio standardDocument ID:41716Radar

Transport must be carried out under consideration of the notes on thetransport packaging. Nonobservance of these instructions can causedamage to the d

The PLICSMOBILE T61 is an external GSM/GPRS radio unit fortransmission of measured values and for remote parameter adjust-ment of plics®sensors. The a

4 Mounting4.1 General instructionsWith instruments with threaded process fitting, suitable tools must beapplied for tightening the hexagon.Warning:The

Fig. 2: Flange mounting of the radar sensor4.3 Mounting preparations, mounting strapThe mounting strap enables simple mounting on the vessel wall or s

Fig. 3: Adjustment of the angle of inclinationFig. 4: Turning by fastening in the centre4.4 Instructions for installationFor tight installation of t h

1Fig. 5: Position of the polarisation plane with VEGAPULS 61 with encapsulatedantenna system1 Marking hole1Fig. 6: Position of the polarisation plane

> 200 mm(7.87")Fig. 7: Mounting of the radar sensor on round vessel topsIn vessels with conical bottom it can b e advantageous to mount thesen

Fig. 9: Mounting of the radar sensor with inflowing mediumA corresponding collar flange for DN 80 (ASME 3" or JIS 80) as well asa suitable adapter

If the medium has good reflective properties, VEGAPULS 61 can alsobe mounted on a longer socket piece. Recommended values forsocket heights are specifie

Fig. 12: Alignment in silosAlign the sensor in liquids as vertical as possible to the product surfaceto achieve optimum measurement results.Fig. 13: A

Contents1 About this document1.1 Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41.2 Target group . . . . . . . . . . . .

If large vessel installations such as struts or supports cause falseechoes, these can be attenuated through supplementary measures.Small, inclined she

As an alternative, sensors with guided microwave can be used. Theseare unaffected by foam generation and are best suited for suchapplications.When usin

l With threaded fitting, the marking is on the hexagon, with flangeconnection between the two flange holesl All holes in the surge pipe must be in one pl

0 %100 %125436Fig. 17: Configuration bypass1 Radar sensor2 Marking of the polarisation direction3 Instrument flange4 Distance sensor reference plane to

l A false signal suppression with integrated sensor is recommendedbut not mandatoryl The measurement through a ball valve with complete run ispossible

23 ... 4 x hmax90°hmaxd1BFig. 19: Flow measurement with Khafagi-Venturi flume: d = Min. distance tosensor; hmax.= max. filling of the flume; B = tightest

5 Connecting to the bus system5.1 Preparing the connectionAlways keep in mind the following safety instructions:l Connect only in the complete absence

5.2 ConnectThe voltage supply and signal output are connected via the spring-loaded terminals in the housing.The connection to the indicating and adju

9 Tighten the compression nut of the cable entry. The seal ring mustcompletely encircle the cable10 Screw the housing cover back onThe electrical conn

5.4 Wiring plan, double chamber housing50101+6 7 8Bus2312( )(-)11Fig. 22: Electronics compartment, double chamber housing1 Internal connection to the

8 Set up with other systems8.1 DD adjustment programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .528.2 Communicator 375, 475 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1BusUSBStatusTestSIM-Card12+( )(-)Fig. 24: CConnection of the voltage supply of the radio module1 Voltage supplyYou can find detailed information for

+Bus212( )(-)1Fig. 26: Connection compartment, double chamber housing Ex d1 Voltage supply, signal output2 Ground terminal for connection of the cabl

5.6 Wiring plan - version IP 66/IP 68, 1 bar12Fig. 28: Wire assignment fix-connected connection cable1 brown (+) and blue (-) to power supply or to the

6 Set up with the indicating and adjustmentmodule6.1 Insert indicating and adjustment moduleThe indicating and adjustment module can be inserted into

1 2Fig. 30: Insertion of the indicating and adjustment module with double chamberhousing1 In the electronics compartment2 In the connection compartmen

6.2 Adjustment system12Fig. 31: Indicating and adjustment elements1 LC display2 Adjustment keysl [OK] key:- Move to the me nu overview- Confirm selecte

6.3 Parameter adjustmentThrough the parameter adjustment the instrument is adapted to theapplication conditions. The parameter adjustment is carried o

Enter the requested parameters via the a ppropriate keys, save yoursettings with [OK] and jump to the next menu item with the [ESC] andthe [->] key

- Condensation- Slight foam generation- Overfilling possibleStorage tank on ships (Cargo Tank):l Product speed: slow filling and emptyingl Vessel:- Inst

l Product speed:- Fast up to slow filling with short up to long bypass tubepossible- Often the le vel is hold via a control facilityl Vessel:- Lateral

1 About this document1.1 FunctionThis operating instructions manual provides all the information youneed for mounting, connection and setup as well as

- Distance to the water surface normally relatively highRain water overfall (weir):l Gauge rate of change: slow gauge changel Process/measurement cond

- Large distance to the medium- Large angles of reposeBunker with fast filling:l Vessel of concrete or metal, also multiple chamber silo:- Structured v

Enter the requested parameters via the a ppropriate keys, save yoursettings with [OK] and jump to the next menu item with the [ESC] andthe [->] key

2 Edit the percentage value with [OK] and set the cursor to therequested position with [->].3 Set the requested percentage value with [+] and save

When non-contact level sensors are used, the measurement can beinfluenced by the respective process conditions. In this menu item, themeasurement relia

l "Unzoom": Reset the presentation to the nominal measuring rangewith single magnificationWith the function "Echo curve memory" the

4 Confirm again with [OK] and enter the actual distance from thesensor to the product surface.5 All interfering signals in this section are detected by

Enter the requested parameters via the a ppropriate keys, save yoursettings and jump to the next menu item with the [ESC] and [->] key.When a reset

Menu section Menu item Default valueSetup Measurementloop nameSensorMedium Liquid/WaterBulk solids/Crushed stones, gravelApplication Storage tankSiloV

The following data or settings for adjustment of the indicating andadjustment module are saved:l All data of the menu "Setup" and "Disp

2 For your safety2.1 Authorised personnelAll operations described in this operating instructions manual must becarried out only by trained specialist

7 Setup with PACTware7.1 Connect the PC312Fig. 32: Connection of the PC directly to the sensor via the interface adapter1 USB cable to the PC2 Interfa

Further setup steps are described in the operating instructions manual"DTM Collection/PACTware" attached to each DTM Collection andwhich can

8 Set up with other systems8.1 DD adjustment programsDevice descriptions as Enhanced Device Description (EDD) areavailable for DD adjustment programs

9 Diagnosis, Asset Management and service9.1 MaintenanceIf the device is used correctly, no maintenance is required in normaloperation.9.2 Measured va

Further echo curves: Up to 10 echo curves can be stored in a ringbuffer in this memory section.Additional echo curves are stored via:l PC with PACTware

Maintenance: Due to external influences, the instrument function islimited. The measurement is affected, but the measured value is stillvalid. Plan in m

CodeText mes-sageCause Rectification PA Dev-SpecDiagnosisF105Determinemeasuredvaluel The instrument is stillin the start phase, themeasured valuecould

CodeText mes-sageCause RectificationC700Simulationl Simulation active l Finish simulationl Wait for the automatic endafter 60 mins.The following table

CodeText mes-sageCause RectificationM503Reliability toolowl The echot/noise ratio is thesmall for a reliable measu-rementl Check installation and pro-c

The images in column " Error pattern" show the actual level with abroken line and the level displayed by the sensor as a continuous line.12L

Depending on the instrument version, the emitting frequencies are inthe C or K band range. The low emitting frequencies are far below theinternational

Measurement error during fillingFault description Error pattern Cause Rectification4. Measured value re-mains unchanged du-ring fillingLeveltime0l False

Fault description Error pattern Cause Rectification10. Measured valuejumps to ≥ 100 % or 0 mdistanceLeveltime0l Level echo is no longer de-tected in th

Since we offer this service worldwide, the support is in the Englishlanguage. The service itself is free of charge, the only costs involvedare the norm

l Connecting the sensor to voltage supply and via the interfaceadapter to the PCl Start PACTware and go via the menu "Project" to the VEGApr

10 Dismounting10.1 Dismounting stepsWarning:Before dismounting, be aware of dangerous process conditions suchas e.g. pressure in the vessel, high temp

11 Supplement11.1 Technical dataGeneral data316L corresponds to 1.4404 or 1.4435Materials, wetted parts with encapsulated antenna system- Process fitti

- Compression flange DN 80 5 Nm (3.689 lbf ft)- Adapter flange DN 100 7 Nm (5.163 lbf ft)Max. torque for NPT cable glands and Conduit tubes- Plastic hou

- Channel 2 Secondary value 1- Channel 3 Secondary value 2Transmission rate 31.25 Kbit/sCurrent value- Non-Ex and Ex ia instrument 10 mA, ±0.5 mA- Ex

0,5 m (1.6 ft)10 mm (0.394 in)- 10 mm (- 0.394 in)2 mm (0.079 in)- 2 mm (- 0.079 in)0123Fig. 50: Deviation under reference conditions - plastic horn a

- Max. spectral transmission power den-sity+6 dBm/50 MHz EIRP- Max. power density in a distance of 1 m < 1 µW/cm²Ambient conditionsAmbient, storage

Not included in the CE confirmity declaration are the countriesimplementing this radio standard at a later date: Finland, Luxembourg,Slovenia and Hunga

l 1 x closing cap ½ NPT, 1 x blind stopper½ NPT , 1 x blind stopper M16 x 1.5 oroptionally6)1 x plug M12 x 1 for externalindicating and adjustment uni

Adjustment elements 4 keysProtection rating- unassembled IP 20- mounted into the sensor without cover IP 40Materials- Housing ABS- Inspection window P

Protection class IIApprovalsInstruments with approvals can have different technical data depending on the version.That's why the associated approv

11.2 Supplementary information Foundation FieldbusThe following table gives you an overview of the instrument versions and the corresponding devicedes

Performance NoFunction Blocks Instantiable NoGeneral Information LAS (Link Active Scheduler) YesMaster Capable YesNumber of VCRs (Virtual Communicatio

The function block "Analog Input (AI)" takes the original measured value selected by a ChannelNumber and makes it available to additional fu

The function block "PID Control " is a key component for various tasks in the process automation andis used universally. PID blocks can be c

The function block "Output Splitter" generates two control outputs out of one input. Each output is alinear image of a part of the input. A

The function block "Signal Characterizer" has two channels the outputs of which a re not in linearrelation with the respe ctive input. The n

The function block "Integrator" integrates a continuous input signal over the time and sums the resultsof an impulse input block. It is used

3 Product description3.1 StructureThe type label contains the most important data for identification anduse of the instrument:21131415161211536478910Fi

The function block "Input Selector" offers selection possibilities for up to four inputs and generates anoutput signal according to the selec

l Fourth order Polynomial Based on PVFig. 59: Schematic presentation function block ArithmeticParameter listThe following table gives you an overview

FF desciptor Description UnitSECONDARY_VALUE_2_-TYPESecondary value 2 typeFILL_HEIGHT_VALUE_Type Filling height value typeDIAGNOSIS AITB DiagnosisDIAG

FF desciptor Description UnitFALSE_SIGNAL_CMD_STA-TEBusy, last command, errorcodeFALSE_SIGNAL_CMD_CON-FIGURATION1Amplitude safety of the 0 % curve, sa

FF desciptor Description UnitUSER_MIN_MAX_PHYSI-CAL_VALUEMin.-/max.- distance values, dateRESET_PEAK_PHYSICAL_-VALUERESET_LINEARIZATION_-CURVEDEVICE_S

11.3 Radio astronomy stationsThe following table shows the geographic position of the radio astronomy stations in Europe:Country Name of the Station G

11.4 DimensionsThe following dimensional drawings represent only an extract of thepossible versions. Detailed dimensional drawings can be downloadedon

Aluminium housing in protection rating IP 66/IP 68, 1 bar120 mm (4.72")~ 105 mm (4.13")116 mm (4.57")~ 150 mm (5.91")ø 84 mm (3.31

Stainless steel housing in protection rating IP 66/IP 68, 1 bar117 mm (4.61")~ 103 mm(4.06")ø 77 mm(3.03")120 mm (4.72")~ 105 mm (

VEGAPULS 61, version with mounting strap125 mm(4.92")2,5 mm(0.10")75 mm(2.95")107 mm(4.21")115 mm(4.53")300 mm(11.81")19

This operating instructions manual applies to the following instrumentversions:l Hardware from 1.0.0l Software from 4 .4.0The scope of delivery encomp

VEGAPULS 61, version with mounting strap and reflector115,5 mm (4.55")218 mm (8.58")45°71 mm(2.8")17,5 mm(0.69")ø 9 mm(0.35")1

VEGAPULS 61, version with compression flange126 mm(4.96")10,5 mm(0.41")19 mm(0.75")ø 75 mm (2.95")ø 115 mm (4.53")ø 156 mm (6.

VEGAPULS 61, version with adapter flange21138 mm (5.43")31 mm(1.22")20 mm(0.79")8 mm(0.32")ø 75 mm (2.95")ø 98 mm (3.86")

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INDEXAAccessory- External indicating and adjustment unit 10- External radio unit 11- Indicating and adjustment module 10- Interface adapter 10- Protec

SSensor orientation 19Service hotline 61Status messages 54Storage 10Surge pipe 21TType label 8VVessel form 42Vessel height 41Vessel installations 19VE

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