Operating InstructionsVEGAPULS 68Profibus PARadar
l The version with horn antenna is particularly suitable formeasurement of virtually all bulk solids in small silos and vessels.l The version with par
3.4 Packaging, transport and storageYour instrument was protected by packaging during transport. Itscapacity to handle normal loads during transport i
4 Mounting4.1 General instructionsSelect an installation position you can easily reach for mounting andconnecting as well as later retrofitting of an i
1 32100%0%4Fig. 3: Measuringrange (operating range), max. measuring distance andreference plane1 full2 empty (max. measuring distance)3 Measuring rang
1Fig. 4: Positionof the polarisation plane with VEGAPULS 681 Marking holeMake sure that all parts of the instrument in contact with the measuredproduc
Note:VEGAPULS 68 with rinsing air connection or antenna extension isprovided with a notch on the antenna socket. This notch mustcorrespond to the mark
7 Check, ifthe O-ring seal is available on the connection piece and ifit is not damaged.Note:A damaged O-ring seal must be replaced: FKM (Viton) artic
12Fig. 7: Mountingposition1 Reference planeIf you cannot keep this distance you should carry out a false echostorage before setup. This applies mainly
Fig. 8: OrientationIfmounting in the center of the silo is not possible, the sensor can bedirected to the vessel center by means of an optional swivel
daαFig. 9: Proposalfor installation after orientation VEGAPULS 68The angle of inclination depends on the vessel dimensions. It can beeasily checked wi
Contents1 About this document1.1 Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41.2 Target group . . . . . . . . . . . .
Distanced(m)2° 4° 6° 8° 10°30 1.0 2.1 3.2 4.2 5.335 1.2 2.4 3.7 4.9 6.240 1.4 2.8 4.2 5.6 7.145 1.6 3.1 4.7 6.3 7.950 1.7 3.5 5.3 7 8.855 1.9 3.8 5.8
Fig. 10: InflowingmediumThe socket piece should be dimensioned in such a way that theantenna end protrudes at least 10 mm (0.4 in) out of the socket.10
dhmax.d1½"50 mm/2"80 mm/3"100 mm/4"150 mm/6"200 mm250 mm300 mm500 mm800 mmhmax.Fig. 12: Deviatingsocket dimensionsTip:VEGAPUL
Fig. 13: Installationof VEGAPULS 68 in multiple chamber silosFig. 14: Orientationof VEGAPULS 68 for emptying in the silo centerSilo installations such
be a place where no installations cross the microwave signals. Makesure when planning your measurement loop that the radar signalshave a "clear v
Fig. 17: Purgingair connection with parabolic antennaIn practice it was shown that a pressure of approx. 0.2 … 1 bar isenough to provide a sufficient ai
5 Connecting to power supply5.1 Preparing the connectionAlways keep in mind the following safety instructions:l Connect only in the complete absence o
Insystems with potential equalisation, connect the cable screendirectly to ground potential at the power supply unit, in the connectionbox and at the
7 Insertthe wire ends into the open terminals according to the wiringplanFig. 19: Connectionsteps 6 and 78 Press down the opening levers of the termin
55551 243Fig. 20: Materialversions, single chamber housing1 Plastic2 Aluminium3 Stainless steel, investment casting4 Stainless steel, electro-polished
7 Setup with PACTware and other adjustment programs7.1 Connecting the PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .477.2 Parameter adjustment
I2CDisplay11 2 56 7 8Fig. 22: Wiringplan, single chamber housing1 Voltage supply/Signal output5.4 Wiring plan, double chamber housingThe following ill
132Display1 2 5 6 7 8I²CFig. 24: Electronicscompartment, double chamber housing1 Plug connector for VEGACONNECT (I²C interface)2 Internal connection c
I2C11 2Fig. 26: Wiringplan, double chamber housing1 Voltage supply/Signal output5.5 Wiring plan double chamber housing Ex dInformation:Instruments in
132Display1 2 5 6 7 8I²CFig. 28: Electronicscompartment, double chamber housing1 Plug connector for VEGACONNECT (I²C interface)2 Internal connection c
11 2Fig. 30: Wiringplan double chamber housing Ex d1 Voltage supply/Signal output5.6 Wiring plan - version IP 66/IP 68, 1 bar+-12Fig. 31: Wireassignme
6 Setup with the indicating and adjustmentmodule PLICSCOM6.1 Short descriptionThe indicating and adjustment module is used for measured valuedisplay,
Fig. 32: Insertindicating and adjustment moduleNote:Ifyou intend to retrofit the instrument with an indicating and adjustmentmodule for continuous meas
6.3 Adjustment system1.1231Fig. 33: Indicatingand adjustment elements1 LC display2 Indication of the menu item number3 Adjustment keysl [OK] key:- Mov
6.4 SetupprocedureBefore starting the actual parameter a djustment of a Profibus PAsensor, the address setting must first be carried out. You will find a
4 Enter the suitable distance value in m for the empty vessel (e.g.distance from the sensor to the vessel bottom) corresponding tothe percentage value
1 About this document1.1 FunctionThis operating instructions manual provides all the information youneed for mounting, connection and setup as well as
SiloEnter the requested parameter via the appropriate keys, save yoursettings and jump to the next menu item with the [->] key.A linearization is n
3 Confirm "False signal suppression - Change now" with [OK] andselect in the below menu "Create new". Enter the actual distancefrom
l Sensoraddressl PINCopy sensor dataCopy sensor data?Basic adjustmentIf the "Reset" is carried out, the sensor resets the values of thefollo
PointerThe min. and max. distance values are reset to the actual value.Additional adjustment and diagnosis options such as e.g. scaling,simulation or
6.5 MenuschematicInformation:Depending on the version and application, the highlighted menuwindows are not always available.Basic adjustment1▶Basic ad
Diagnostics3Basic adjustmentDisplay▶DiagnosticsServiceInfo3.1PointerDistance min.: 0.234 m(d)Distance max.: 5.385 m(d)3.2Meas. reliability15 dBSensor
6.6 Savingthe parameter adjustment dataIt is recommended noting the adjusted data, e.g. in this operatinginstructions manual and archive them afterwar
7 Setupwith PACTware and other adjustmentprograms7.1 Connecting the PC312Fig. 34: Connectionof the PC via VEGACONNECT directly to the sensor1 USB cabl
Necessary components:l VEGAPULS 68l PC with PACTware and suitable VEGA DTMl VEGACONNECTl Power supply unit or processing system7.2 Parameter adjustmen
8 Maintenance and fault rectification8.1 Maintenance, cleaningWhen used in the correct way, no special maintenance is required innormal operation.In so
2 For your safety2.1 Authorised personnelAll operations described in this operating instructions manual must becarried out only by trained specialist
? In Simatic S7 the measured value is always presented as 0l Only four bytes are consistently loaded in the PLCà Use function component SFC 14 to load
? E113l Communication conflictà Exchange instrument or return instrument for repairDepending on the failure reason and measures taken, the stepsdescrib
Connect the sensor to power supply and provide connection from PCto the instrument via VEGACONNECT. Start PACTware and provideconnection to the sensor
9 Dismounting9.1 Dismounting stepsWarning:Before dismounting, be aware of dangerous process conditions suchas e.g. pr essure in the vessel, high tempe
10 Supplement10.1 Technical dataGeneral data316L corresponds to 1.4404 or 1 .4435Materials, wetted parts- Process fitting 316L, Hastelloy C22, Hastello
Currentvalue 10 mA, ±0.5 mADamping (63 % of the input variable) 0 … 999 s, adjustableInput variableMeasured value distance between process fitting and
Measuring accuracyResolution, general max. 1 mm (0.039 in)Deviation7)see diagrams30 mm (1.180 in)15 mm (0.590 in)0-15 mm (- 0.590 in)- 30 mm (- 1.180
Process conditionsProcess temperature (measured on the process fitting), depending on seal and antenna system- FKM (Viton) -40 … +130 °C (-40 … +266 °F
0,10,01,02,03,04,05,06,00,2 0,3 0,4 0,5 0,6 0,7 0,8 0,9 1,0 1,1 1,2 1,3 1,4 1,5 1,6 1,7 1,8 1,9 2,0(bar)(m3/h)Fig. 38: Airquantity diagramThread G⅛ AC
Electromechanical data - version IP 66/IP 67 and IP 66/IP 68; 0.2 barCable entry/plug10)- Single chamber housing l 1 x cable gland M20 x 1.5 (cable: ø
Duringthe entire duration of use, the user is obliged to determine thecompliance of the required occupational safety measures with thecurrent valid ru
- Diameter approx. 8 mm (0.315 in)- Colour - standard PE Black- Colour - standard PUR Blue- Colour - Ex-version BlueIndicating and adjustment moduleVo
ApprovalsDepending on the version, instruments with approvals can have different technical data.For these instruments, the corresponding approval docum
10.2 Profibus PAInstrument master fileThe instrument master file (GSD) contains the characteristic data of the Profibus PA instrument.These data are, e.g.
Module of the PA sensorsFor the cyclic data traffic, VEGAPULS 68 provides the following modules:l AI (PA-OUT)- PA-OUT value of the FB1 after scalingl Ad
Byte-No.1 2 3 4 5StatusStatus(FB1)IEEE-754-Floating point valuePA-OUT(FB1)FormatValueNote:Bytes 6-10 are not used in t his example.Data format of the
StatuscodeDescriptionaccording to Pro-fibus standardPossible cause0 x 0C bad - sensor failure l Hardware errorl Converter errorl Leakage pulse errorl T
10.3 DimensionsHousing in protection 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")
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 68 - hornantenna in threaded versionmm inch 38 mm (1.50")22 mm (0.87")22 mm (0.87")118 mm (4.65")SW 46 mm(1.81")8.50
VEGAPULS 68 - hornantenna in threaded version with purging air connection38 mm (1 1/2")22 mm(0.87")22 mm (0.87")118 mm (4.67")xyxy
l The instrument must not cause any interfering emissionsl The device must be insensitive to interfering immissions, includingthose that may cause und
VEGAPULS 68 - hornantenna in threaded version with antenna extensionmm inch 38 mm (1.50")22 mm (0.87")22 mm (0.87")118 mm (4.65")S
VEGAPULS 68 - hornantenna in flange version4xø0.75"4xø0.75"8xø0.75"8xø0.87"8xø0.88"4.75"4.92"6.30" 2.95"3.
VEGAPULS 68 - hornantenna in flange version with purging air connectionDkxdby12140mm (5.51")82,5 mm(3.25")4xø0.75"4xø0.75"8xø0.75&q
VEGAPULS 68 - hornantenna and swivelling holdermm D mm DINASMEb k d DN 50 165 11,5 125 4x ø 18DN 80 200 11,5 160 8x ø 18DN 100 220 11,5 180 8x ø 18D
VEGAPULS 68 - hornantenna, swivelling holder and purging air connectionmminch120 mm (4.72")47,5 mm(1.87")20 mm(0.79")12d3.94" ø 1.
VEGAPULS 68 - parabolic antenna in threaded version138 mm (5.43")ø 244 mm (9.61")SW 46 mm(1.81")22 mm (0.87")118 mm (4.65")38
VEGAPULS 68 - parabolic antenna in flange versionD mm b k d DN 50 PN 40 165 20 125 4xø18 DN 80 PN 40 200 24 160 8xø18 DN 100 PN 16 220 20
VEGAPULS 68 - parabolic antenna and swivelling holderd120 mm (4.72")130 mm (5.12")ø 243 mm (9.57")DmmDINASMEb kdDN 50 165 11,5 125 4x ø
VEGAPULS 68 - parabolic antenna and swivelling holder with purging air connectiond47,5 mm(1.87")130 mm (5.12")ø 243 mm (9.57")120 mm (4
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3 Product description3.1 ConfigurationThe scope of delivery encompasses:l VEGAPULS 68 radar sensorl Documentation- this operating instructions manual-
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1234Fig. 1: VEGAPULS 68 - hornantenna and swivelling holder1 Housing cover with integrated PLICSCOM (optional)2 Housing with electronics3 Swivelling h
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