Vega VEGAPULS 63 (≥ 2.0.0 - ≤ 3.8) 4 … 20 mA_HART - two User Manual

Operating InstructionsVEGAPULS 634 … 20 mA/HART - two-wireDocument ID:28436Radar

The antenna of the radar sensor emits short radar pulses with adurationof approx. 1 ns. These pulses are reflected by the productand received by the an

The delivery must be checked for completeness and possible transitdamageimmediately at receipt. Ascertained transit damage orconcealed defects must be

4 Mounting4.1 General instructionsSelect an installation position you can easily reach for mounting andconnecting as well as later retrofitting of a n

1 32100%0%4Fig. 3: Measuring range (operating range) andmax. measuring distance1 full2 empty (max. measuring distance)3 Measuring range4 Reference pla

4.2 Instructions for installationThe flange screws of VEGAPULS 63 must be always screwed with thetorque stated in the technical data so that the PTFE w

Fig. 6: Vessel with conicalbottomDo not mount the instruments in or above the filling stream. Make surethat you detect the product surface, not the infl

If the reflectiveproperties of the medium are good, you can mountVEGAPULS 63 on a socket piece. You will find recommended valuesfor socket heights in th

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

By using a standpipe, the influence of vessel installations andturbulence can be excluded. Under these prerequisites, the meas-urement of products with

100%0%1> 300 mmFig. 13: VEGAPULS 63 in a bypasstube. The polarisation marking on theprocess fitting must be in one plane with the tube holes or the

Contents1 About thisdocument1.1 Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41.2 Target group . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5 Connecting to power supply5.1 Preparing the connectionAlways keep in mind the following safety instructions:l Connect only in the complete absence o

Caution:No grease should be used when screwing the NPT cable gland orsteel tube into the threaded insert. Standard grease can containadditives that co

2 If an indicating and adjustment module is installed, removeit byturning it to the left.3 Loosen compression nut of the cable entry4 Remove approx. 1

55551 243Fig. 16: Material versions, single chamberhousing1 Plastic2 Aluminium3 Stainless steel, investment casting4 Stainless steel, electro-polished

I2CDisplay11 2 56 7 8Fig. 18: Wiring plan, single chamberhousing1 Voltage supply, signal output5.4 Wiring plan, double chamber housingThe following il

132Display1 2 5 6 7 8I2CFig. 20: Electronics compartment, double chamberhousing1 Plug connector for VEGACONNECT (I²C interface)2 Internal connection c

I2C11 2Fig. 22: Wiring plan, double chamberhousing1 Voltage supply, signal output5.5 Wiring plan, double chamber housing Ex d1 2 345Fig. 23: Doublecha

132Display1 2 5 6 7 8I2CFig. 24: Electronics compartment, double chamberhousing1 Plug connector for VEGACONNECT (I²C interface)2 Internal connection c

11 2Fig. 26: Wiring plan, Ex-ddouble chamber housing1 Voltage supply, signal output5.6 Wiring plan - ve rsion IP 66/IP 68, 1 bar12Fig. 27: Wireassignm

6 Set up with the indicating and adjustmentmodule PLICSCOM6.1 Short descriptionThe indicating and adjustment module is used for measured valuedisplay,

7.3 Parameter adjustment with AMS™ and PDM .. . . . . .447.4 Saving the parameter adjustment data . . . . . . . . . . . .448 Maintenance and fault rec

Fig. 28: Insert indicating andadjustment moduleNote:If you intend to retrofit the instrument with an indicating and adjustmentmodule for continuous mea

6.3 Adjustment system2311.1Fig. 29: Indicating and adjustmentelements1 LC display2 Indication of the menu item number3 Adjustment keysl [OK] key:- Mov

6.4 Setup stepsIn HART-Multidrop mode (several sensors on one input) the addressmust be set before continuing with the parameter adjustment. You willfi

▶Basic adjustmentDisplayDiagnosticsServiceInfo2 Select the menu item "Basic adjustment" with [->] and confirm with[OK]. Now the menu item

MediumLiquidInformation:With VEGAPULS 63 with electronics version "Increased safety","Solid" is preset as factory setting. However

these vessels. They representthe correlation between the levelpercentage and vessel volume. By activating the appropriate curve,the volume percentage

Note:Check the distance to the product surface, because if an incorrect (toolarge) value is entered, the existing level will be saved as false signal.

Basic adjustmentIf the "Reset" is carried out, the sens or resets the values of thefollowing menu items to the reset values (see chart):2)Me

Additional adjustment and diagnosis options such as e.g. scaling,simulation or trend curve presentation are shown in the following menuschematic. You

6.5 Menu schematicInformation:Depending on the version and application, the light-coloured menuwindows are not always available or offer nor selection

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

Service4Basic adjustmentDisplayDiagnostics▶ServiceInfo4.1False signal suppressionChange now?4.2Extended settingNone▼Quick level change▼4.3Current outp

6.6 Saving the parameter adjustment dataWe recommended noting the adjusted data, e.g. in this operatinginstructions manual, and archiving them afterwa

7 Set up with PACTware andother adjustmentprograms7.1 Connect the PC312Fig. 30: Connection of the PC via VEGACONNECT directlyto the sensor1 USB cable

Necessary components:l VEGAPULS 63l PC with PACTware and suitable VEGA DTMl VEGACONNECTl Power supply unit or processing system12 43OPENTWISTUSBLOCKFi

All currently available VEGADTMs are included as a DTM Collectionon a CD. They can be purchased for a token fee from the responsibleVEGA agency. In ad

8 Maintenance and fault rectification8.1 MaintenanceIf the instrument is used properly, no special maintenance is requiredin normal operation.8.2 Remov

Error Cause RectificationOperating voltagetoo lowor loadresistance toohighCheck, adapt if necessaryCurrent signalgreaterthan 22 mAor less than3.6 mAEle

l At the factory by VEGAl Oron site by the userIn both cas es, the sensor serial number is necessary. The serialnumbers are stated on the type label o

Select with the right mouse key the sensor in the project and go to"Additionalfunction". Then click to "Software update". The wind

9 Dismounting9.1 Dismounting stepsWarning:Before dismounting, be aware of dangerous process conditions suchas e.g. pressure in the vessel, high temper

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

10 Annex10.1 Technical dataGeneral dataMaterials, wetted parts- Process fitting 316L- Antenna encapsulated or hygienicallyencapsulatedPTFE (TFM 1600),

Input variableMeasuredvariable distance between process fitting and product sur-facemin. distance from flange 50 mm (1.97 in)Measuring range depending o

- Average power < 5 µW- Averagepower with 1 m distance < 200 nW/cm2Max. emitted HF power of the antenna system - Version with increased sensitiv

Average temperature coefficientof the zerosignal (temperature error)0.03 %/10 KInfluence of the superimposed gas and pressure to the accuracyThe spreadin

- TFM-PTFE hygienicallyencapsulated,process seal FKM (Viton)-25 … +130 °C (-13 … +266 °F)- TFM-PTFE hygienically encapsulated,process seal EPDM-40 … +

Connection cable- Wire cross-section 0.5 mm² (AWG 20)- Wire resistance < 0.036 Ω/m (0.011 Ω/ft)- Tensile strength < 1200 N (270 lbf)- Standard l

1000750500250141816 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36ΩV4123Fig. 35: Voltage diagram1 HART load2 Voltage limit EEx-iainstrument3 Voltage limit non-Ex/Ex-d ins

100075050025015 1816 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36ΩV4123Fig. 36: Voltage supply forversion with increased sensitivity1 HART load2 Voltage limit EEx-ia in

ApprovalsInstrumentswith approvals can have different technical data depending on the version.That's why the associated approval documents have to

10.2 DimensionsHousing inprotection IP 66/IP 68 (0.2 bar)~ 69 mm(2.72")ø 77 mm(3.03")112 mm (4 13/32")M20x1,5/½ NPT~ 69 mm(2.72")ø

During t he entire duration of use, the useris obliged to determine thecompliance of the necessary occupational safety measures with thecurrent valid

Housing in protection IP 66/IP 68 (1 bar)117 mm (4.61")~ 103 mm(4.06")ø 77 mm(3.03")116 mm (4.57")~ 150 mm (5.91")ø 84 mm (3.

VEGAPULS 63, flange version31,5 mm(1.24")163,5 mm (6.44")ø 75 mm (2.95")324 mm / 8mm (0.16" / 0.32")15,5 mm(0.61")102 mm

VEGAPULS 63, flange version, low temperature202 mm (7.95")33ø 44 mm(1.73")4 mm / 8 mm(0.16" / 0.32")ø 75 mm(2.95")15,5 mm(0.61

VEGAPULS 63, hygienic fitting 1ø 90 mm(3.54")ø 78 mm(3.07")101 mm(3.98")38 mm(1.50")15 mm(0.59")101 mm(3.98")38 mm(1.50&q

VEGAPULS 63, hygienic fitting 2ISO2852DN 50 / 2"wClamp-Stutzenclamp-socketDIN32676/DN 50 / 2,5"DN 65 / 3"DN 80 / 3,5"DN 100 / 4&quo

VEGAPULS 63, hygienic fitting 31552345516,5 mm(0.65")ø 92 mm(3.62")ø 124 mm(4.88")99 mm(3.90")15,4 mm(0.6")100 mm(3.94")1

Fig. 43: VEGAPULS 63, hygienic fitting 31 Bolting DIN 11851, DN 50 and 2"2 Bolting DIN 11851, DN 80 and 3"3 Bolting DIN 11864-2, DN 504 Bolti

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2.10 Environmental instructionsProtectionof the environment is one of our most important duties. Thatis why we have introduced an environment manageme

3 Product description3.1 StructureThe VEGAPULS 63 radar sensor is available in two electronicsversions:l Standard electronics type PS60KKHl Electronic

3 2 1Fig. 1: VEGAPULS 63 - flange version withplastic housing1 Housing cover with integrated PLICSCOM (optional)2 Housing with electronics3 Process fitt