en VEGASON 61 Foundation Fieldbus
en VEGASON 61 Foundation Fieldbus
VEGASON 61
Foundation Fieldbus
Contents
1 About this document................................................................................................................ 4
1.1 Function............................................................................................................................ 4
1.2 Target group...................................................................................................................... 4
1.3 Symbols used................................................................................................................... 4
2 For your safety.......................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Authorised personnel........................................................................................................ 5
2.2 Appropriate use................................................................................................................. 5
2.3 Warning about incorrect use.............................................................................................. 5
2.4 General safety instructions................................................................................................ 5
2.5 Safety label on the instrument........................................................................................... 6
2.6 EU conformity.................................................................................................................... 6
2.7 Fulfillment of NAMUR recommendations.......................................................................... 6
2.8 Installation and operation in the USA and Canada............................................................ 6
2.9 Environmental instructions................................................................................................ 6
3 Product description.................................................................................................................. 8
3.1 Configuration..................................................................................................................... 8
3.2 Principle of operation........................................................................................................ 9
3.3 Packaging, transport and storage.................................................................................... 10
3.4 Accessories and replacement parts................................................................................ 10
4 Mounting.................................................................................................................................. 12
4.1 General instructions........................................................................................................ 12
4.2 Mounting instructions...................................................................................................... 14
5 Connecting to power supply.................................................................................................. 20
5.1 Preparing the connection................................................................................................ 20
5.2 Connection procedure..................................................................................................... 21
5.3 Wiring plan, single chamber housing.............................................................................. 22
5.4 Wiring plan, double chamber housing............................................................................. 23
5.5 Wiring plan - version IP 66/IP 68, 1 bar............................................................................ 25
5.6 Switch-on phase............................................................................................................. 26
6 Set up with the display and adjustment module PLICSCOM............................................. 27
6.1 Insert display and adjustment module............................................................................. 27
6.2 Adjustment system.......................................................................................................... 28
6.3 Setup steps..................................................................................................................... 29
6.4 Menu schematic.............................................................................................................. 38
6.9 Saving the parameterisation data.................................................................................... 40
7 Set up with PACTware and other adjustment programs..................................................... 41
7.1 Connect the PC via VEGACONNECT............................................................................. 41
7.2 Parameter adjustment with PACTware............................................................................. 42
7.3 Parameter adjustment with AMS™................................................................................. 43
7.4 Saving the parameterisation data.................................................................................... 43
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For safety and warranty reasons, any invasive work on the device
beyond that described in the operating instructions manual may be
carried out only by personnel authorised by the manufacturer. Arbi-
trary conversions or modifications are explicitly forbidden. For safety
2.6 EU conformity
The device fulfils the legal requirements of the applicable EU direc-
tives. By affixing the CE marking, we confirm the conformity of the
instrument with these directives.
You can find the EU conformity declaration on our website under
www.vega.com/downloads.
3 Product description
3.1 Configuration
Scope of delivery The scope of delivery encompasses:
• Ultrasonic sensor
• Documentation
–– Quick setup guide VEGASON 61
–– Instructions for optional instrument features
–– Ex-specific "Safety instructions" (with Ex versions)
–– If necessary, further certificates
Information:
Optional instrument features are also described in this operating
instructions manual. The respective scope of delivery results from the
order specification.
Constituent parts
1
Type label The type label contains the most important data for identification and
use of the instrument:
• Instrument type
• Article and serial number device
• Article numbers, documentation
Scope of this operating This operating instructions manual applies to the following instrument
instructions versions:
• Hardware version from 2.0.0
• Software version from 3.9
Functional principle The transducer of the ultrasonic sensor transmits short ultrasonic
pulses to the measured product. These pulses are reflected by
product surface and received back by the transducer as echoes.
The running time of the ultrasonic pulses from emission to reception
is proportional to the distance and hence the level. The determined
level is converted into an appropriate output signal and outputted as
measured value.
Power supply and bus Power is supplied via the H1 Fieldbus. A two-wire cable according to
communication Fieldbus specification serves as carrier of both power and digital data
for multiple sensors. This cable can be operated in two versions:
• via an H1 interface card in the control system and additional power
supply
• via a Linking device with HSE (High speed Ethernet) and addi-
tional power supply according to IEC 61158-2
The optional heating requires its own operating voltage. You can find
further details in the supplementary instructions manual "Heating for
display and adjustment module".
This function is generally not available for approved instruments.
Transport Transport must be carried out in due consideration of the notes on the
transport packaging. Nonobservance of these instructions can cause
damage to the device.
Transport inspection The delivery must be checked for completeness and possible transit
damage immediately at receipt. Ascertained transit damage or con-
cealed defects must be appropriately dealt with.
Storage Up to the time of installation, the packages must be left closed and
stored according to the orientation and storage markings on the
outside.
Unless otherwise indicated, the packages must be stored only under
the following conditions:
• Not in the open
• Dry and dust free
• Not exposed to corrosive media
• Protected against solar radiation
• Avoiding mechanical shock and vibration
Storage and transport • Storage and transport temperature see chapter "Supplement -
temperature Technical data - Ambient conditions"
• Relative humidity 20 … 85 %
Lifting and carrying With instrument weights of more than 18 kg (39.68 lbs) suitable and
approved equipment must be used for lifting and carrying.
VEGADIS 81 The VEGADIS 81 is an external display and adjustment unit for VEGA
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plics® sensors.
Protective cover The protective cover protects the sensor housing against soiling and
intense heat from solar radiation.
4 Mounting
4.1 General instructions
Suitability for the process Make sure that all parts of the instrument coming in direct contact
conditions with the process, especially the sensor element, process seal and
process fitting, are suitable for the existing process conditions, such
as process pressure, process temperature as well as the chemical
properties of the medium.
You can find the specifications in chapter "Technical data" and on the
nameplate.
Suitability for the ambient The instrument is suitable for standard and extended ambient condi-
conditions tions acc. to DIN/EN/IEC/ANSI/ISA/UL/CSA 61010-1.
Installation position Select an installation position you can easily reach for mounting and
connecting as well as later retrofitting of a display and adjustment
module. The housing can be rotated by 330° without the use of any
tools. You can also install the display and adjustment module in four
different positions (each displaced by 90°).
NPT thread
In the case of instrument housings with self-sealing NPT threads, it is
not possible to have the cable entries screwed in at the factory. The
free openings for the cable glands are therefore covered with red dust
protection caps as transport protection.
Prior to setup you have to replace these protective caps with ap-
proved cable glands or close the openings with suitable blind plugs.
Reference plane for The reference plane for the measuring range is the lower edge of the
measuring range transducer.
Make sure that a minimum distance from the reference plane - the
so-called dead zone, in which measurement is not possible - is
maintained. The exact value of the dead zone is stated in chapter
"Technical data".
2
1
Information:
If the medium reaches the transducer, buildup can form on it and
cause faulty measurements later on.
1 2 3
100%
0%
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Pressure/Vacuum Gauge pressure in the vessel does not influence VEGASON 61. Low
pressure or vacuum does, however, damp the ultrasonic pulses. This
influences the measuring result, particularly if the level is very low.
With pressures under -0.2 bar (-20 kPa) you should use a different
measuring principle, e.g. radar or guided radar (TDR).
Installation position When mounting the sensor, keep a distance of at least 200 mm
(7.874 in) to the vessel wall. If the sensor is installed in the center of
dished or round vessel tops, multiple echoes can arise. These can,
however, be suppressed by an appropriate adjustment (see chapter
"Setup").
> 200 mm
Mounting socket Socket pieces should be dimensioned so that the lower end of the
transducer protrudes at least 10 mm (0.394 in) out of the socket.
ca. 10 mm
If the reflective properties of the medium are good, you can mount
VEGASON 61 on sockets which are higher than the length of the
transducer. You will find recommended values for socket heights in the
following illustration. The socket end should be smooth and burr-free,
if possible also rounded. Carry out a false signal suppression.
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d h
80 mm/3" 150 mm/6"
100 mm/4" 300 mm/12"
h
150 mm/6" 400 mm/16"
Sensor orientation In liquids, direct the sensor as perpendicular as possible to the prod-
uct surface to achieve optimum measurement results.
To reduce the min. distance to the medium, you can also mount VE-
GASON 61 with a beam deflector. By doing this, it is possible to fill the
vessel nearly to maximum. Such an arrangement is suitable primarily
for open vessels such as e.g. overflow basins.
~4
45°
00
x4
00
~200
α
α α
α
α α
Agitators If there are agitators in the vessel, a false signal suppression should
be carried out with the agitators in motion. This ensures that the
interfering reflections from the agitators are saved with the blades in
different positions.
Inflowing medium Do not mount the instruments in or above the filling stream. Make sure
that you detect the product surface, not the inflowing product.
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Foam Through the action of filling, stirring and other processes in the vessel,
dense foams which considerably damp the emitted signals may form
on the product surface.
If foams are causing measurement errors, the sensor should be used
in a standpipe or, alternatively, the more suitable guided radar sen-
sors (TDR) should be used.
Guided wave radar is unaffected by foam generation and is particu-
larly suitable for such applications.
Air turbulences If there are strong air currents in the vessel, e.g. due to strong winds
in outdoor installations or air turbulence, e.g. by cyclone extraction
you should mount VEGASON 61 in a standpipe or use a different
measuring principle, e.g. radar or guided radar (TDR).
Standpipe measurement By using a standpipe (surge or bypass tube), the influence of vessel
installations, foam generation and turbulence is excluded.
Standpipes must extend all the way down to the requested min. level,
as measurement is only possible within the tube.
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max.
min.
Connection cable Connection is carried out with screened cable according to Fieldbus
specification.
Make sure that the cable used has the required temperature resist-
ance and fire safety for max. occurring ambient temperature
Use cable with round cross section for instruments with housing and
cable gland. To ensure the seal effect of the cable gland (IP protection
rating), find out which cable outer diameter the cable gland is suitable
for.
Use a cable gland fitting the cable diameter.
Make sure that the entire installation is carried out according to the
Fieldbus specification. In particular, make sure that the bus is termi-
nated with suitable terminating resistors.
Caution:
No grease should be used when screwing the NPT cable gland or
steel tube into the threaded insert. Standard grease can contain
additives that corrode the connection between threaded insert and
housing. This would influence the stability of the connection and the
tightness of the housing.
Cable screening and In systems with potential equalisation, connect the cable screen
grounding directly to ground potential at the power supply unit, in the connection
box and at the sensor. The screen in the sensor must be connected
directly to the internal ground terminal. The ground terminal outside
on the housing must be connected to the potential equalisation (low
impedance).
In systems without potential equalisation, connect the cable screen
directly to ground potential at the power supply unit and at the sensor.
In the connection box or T-distributor, the screening of the short stub
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8. Press down the opening levers of the terminals, you will hear the
terminal spring closing
9. Check the hold of the wires in the terminals by lightly pulling on
them
10. Connect the screen to the internal ground terminal, connect the
external ground terminal to potential equalisation
11. Tighten the compression nut of the cable entry gland. The seal
ring must completely encircle the cable
12. Screw the housing lid back on
The electrical connection is finished.
5 5 5
1 2 3
5
4
Fig. 16: Material versions, single chamber housing
1 Plastic
2 Aluminium
3 Stainless steel (precision casting)
4 Stainless steel (electro-polished)
5 Filter element for air pressure compensation of all material versions. Blind
plug with version IP 66/IP 68, 1 bar for Aluminium and stainless steel
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Typ:
Bus
2
Display
4
Sim.
I²C
1 2 5 6 7 8
Wiring plan
Display
I2C
1 2 5 6 7 8
Housing overview
1 2 3
4 5
Electronics compartment
2
1 Typ:
Bus
Display
I²C
3
Sim.
1 2 5 6 7 8
Connection compartment
Display
2
1 2 I2C
Wiring plan
I2C
1 2
2
Fig. 23: Wire assignment, connection cable
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1 Brown (+) and blue (-) to power supply or to the processing system
2 Shielding
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1)
The values correspond to the actual measured level as well as to the settings
already carried out, e.g. default setting.
Note:
If you intend to retrofit the instrument with a display and adjustment
module for continuous measured value indication, a higher lid with an
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2
Fig. 25: Display and adjustment elements
1 LC display
2 Adjustment keys
• [->] key:
–– Change measured value presentation
–– Select list entry
–– Select menu items in the quick setup menu
–– Select editing position
• [+] key:
–– Change value of the parameter
• [ESC] key:
–– Interrupt input
–– Jump to next higher menu
Operating system - Keys The instrument is operated via the four keys of the display and
direct adjustment module. The individual menu items are shown on the LC
display. You can find the function of the individual keys in the previous
illustration.
Adjustment system - keys With the Bluetooth version of the display and adjustment module you
via magnetic pen can also adjust the instrument with the magnetic pen. The pen oper-
ates the four keys of the display and adjustment module right through
the closed lid (with inspection window) of the sensor housing.
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2
Fig. 26: Display and adjustment elements - with adjustment via magnetic pen
1 LC display
2 Magnetic pen
3 Adjustment keys
4 Bluetooth symbol
5 Lid with inspection window
Time functions When the [+] and [->] keys are pressed quickly, the edited value,
or the cursor, changes one value or position at a time. If the key is
pressed longer than 1 s, the value or position changes continuously.
When the [OK] and [ESC] keys are pressed simultaneously for more
than 5 s, the display returns to the main menu. The menu language is
then switched over to "English".
Approx. 60 minutes after the last pressing of a key, an automatic reset
to measured value indication is triggered. Any values not confirmed
with [OK] will not be saved.
(39.37")
1m
100% 2
(196.9")
5m
0% 1
2. Select the menu item "Basic adjustment" with [->] and confirm
with [OK]. Now the menu item "Min. adjustment" is displayed.
Min. adjustment
0.00 %
=
5.000 m(d)
4.000 m(d)
3. Prepare the % value for editing with [OK] and set the cursor to the
requested position with [->]. Set the requested percentage value
with [+] and save with [OK]. The cursor jumps now to the distance
value.
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4. Enter the distance value in m for empty vessel (e.g. distance from
the sensor to the vessel bottom) corresponding to the percentage
value.
5. Save the settings with [OK] and move to "Max. adjustment" with
[->].
1. Prepare the % value for editing with [OK] and set the cursor to the
requested position with [->]. Set the requested percentage value
with [+] and save with [OK]. The cursor jumps now to the distance
value.
2. Enter the appropriate distance value in m (corresponding to the
percentage value) for the full vessel. Keep in mind that the max.
level must lie below the dead band.
3. Save the settings with [OK] and move to "Medium selection" with
[->].
Basic adjustment - Me- Each product has different reflective properties. In addition, there
dium are various interfering factors which have to be taken into account:
agitated product surfaces and foam generation (with liquids); dust
generation, material cones and echoes from the vessel wall (with
solids). To adapt the sensor to these different conditions, you should
first select "Liquid" or "Solid".
Medium
Liquid
Basic adjustment - Vessel Apart from the medium, the vessel shape can also influence the
form measurement. To adapt the sensor to these measuring conditions,
this menu item offers different options depending on whether liquid
or bulk solid is selected. With "Liquids" these are "Storage tank",
"Stilling tube", "Open vessel" or "Stirred vessel", with "Solid", "Silo" or
"Bunker".
Vessel form
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Storage tank
Enter the requested parameters via the appropriate keys, save your
settings and jump to the next menu item with the [->] key.
Basic adjustment - Damp- To suppress fluctuations in the measured value display, e. g. caused
ing by an agitated product surface, a damping can be set. This time can
be between 0 and 999 seconds. Keep in mind that the reaction time of
the entire measurement will then be longer and the sensor will react
to measured value changes with a delay. In general, a period of a few
seconds is sufficient to smooth the measured value display.
Damping
0 s
Enter the requested parameters via the appropriate keys, save your
settings and jump to the next menu item with the [->] key.
Basic adjustment - Lin- A linearisation is necessary for all vessels in which the vessel volume
earization curve does not increase linearly with the level - e.g. in a horizontal cylindri-
cal or spherical tank - and the indication or output of the volume is
required. Corresponding linearisation curves are preprogrammed for
these vessels. They represent the correlation between the level per-
centage and vessel volume. By activating the appropriate curve, the
volume percentage of the vessel is displayed correctly. If the volume
should not be displayed in percent but e.g. in l or kg, a scaling can be
also set in the menu item "Display".
Linearisation curve
Linear
Enter the requested parameters via the appropriate keys, save your
settings and jump to the next menu item with the [->] key.
Display - Indicated value Radar, guided microwave and ultrasonic sensors deliver the following
measured values:
• SV1 (Secondary Value 1): Percentage value after the adjustment
• SV2 (Secondary Value 2): Distance value before the adjustment
• PV (Primary Value): Linearised percentage value
• AI FB1 (Out)
In the menu item "Display" you can define which value should be
indicated on the display.
Displayed value
AI-Out
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Display - Backlight A background lighting integrated by default can be adjusted via the
adjustment menu. The function depends on the height of the supply
voltage. See "Technical data/Voltage supply".
To maintain the function of the device, the lighting is temporarily
switched off if the power supply is insufficient.
Backlight
Diagnosis - Peak value The respective min. and max. measured values are saved in the sen-
sor. The values are displayed in the menu item "Peak values".
• Min. and max. distance in m(d)
• Min. and max. temperature
Peak value indicator
Diagnosis - Measurement When non-contact level sensors are used, the measurement can be
reliability influenced by the respective process conditions. In this menu item,
the measurement reliability of the level echo is displayed as a dB
value. Measurement reliability equals signal strength minus noise. The
higher the value, the more reliable the measurement. A well function-
ing measurement normally has a value > 10 dB.
Diagnostics - Device The instrument status is displayed in this menu item. If no failure is
status detected by the sensor, "OK" will be displayed. If a failure is detected,
there will be a sensor-specific flashing fault signal, for example
"E013". The failure is also displayed in clear text, for example "No
measured value available".
Information:
The fault message as well as the clear text indication are also carried
out in the measured value display.
Measurement reliability
Sensor status
Diagnosis - Curve selec- With ultrasonic sensors, the "Echo curve" represents the signal
tion strength of the echoes over the measuring range. The unit of signal
strength is "dB". The signal strength enables the jusgement of the
quality of the measurement.
The "False echo curve" displays the saved false echoes (see menu
"Service") of the empty vessel as signal strength in "dB" over the
measuring range.
Up to 3000 measured values are recorded (depending on the sensor)
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Curve selection
Echo curve ▼
Information:
The trend recording is not activated when being shipped. It must be
started by the user via the menu item "Start trend curve".
Diagnosis - Curve pres- A comparison of the echo curve and the false echo curve allows a
entation more detailled evaluation of measurement reliability. The selected
curve is updated continuously. With the [OK] key, a submenu with
zoom functions is opened.
The following functions are available with "Echo and false echo
curve":
• "X-Zoom": Zoom function for the meas. distance
• "Y-Zoom": 1, 2, 5 and 10x signal magnification in "dB"
• "Unzoom": Reset the presentation to the nominal measuring range
without magnification
In the menu item "Trend curve" the following are available:
• "X-Zoom": Resolution
–– 1 minute
–– 1 hour
–– 1 day
• "Stop/Start": Interrupt a recording or start a new recording
• "Unzoom": Reset the resolution to minutes
As default setting, the recording pattern has 1 minute. With the adjust-
ment software PACTware, this pattern can be also set to 1 hour or 1
day.
Echo curve
Service - False signal High sockets or vessel installations, such as e. g. struts or agitators as
suppression well as buildup and weld joints on the vessel walls, cause interfering
reflections which can impair the measurement. A false echo storage
detects and marks these false echoes, so that they are no longer
taken into account for the level measurement. A false echo memory
should be created with low level so that all potential interfering reflec-
tions can be detected.
False signal suppression
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Change now?
Proceed as follows:
1. Move from the measured value display to the main menu by
pushing [OK].
2. Select the menu item "Service" with [->] and confirm with [OK].
Now the menu item "False signal suppression" is displayed.
3. Confirm "False signal suppression - Change now" with [OK] and
select in the below menu "Create new". Enter the actual distance
from the sensor to the product surface. All false signals in this
area are detected by the sensor and saved after confirming with
[OK].
Note:
Check the distance to the product surface, because if an incorrect
(too large) value is entered, the existing level will be saved as a false
signal. The level would then no longer be detectable in this area.
Service - Extended set- The menu item "Extended setting" offers the possibility to optimise
ting VEGASON 61 for applications in which the level changes very quickly.
To do this, select the function "Quick level change > 1 m/min.".
Extended setting
Note:
Since with the function "Quick level change > 1 m/min." the genera-
tion of an average value of the signal processing is considerably
reduced, false reflections by agitators or vessel installations can
cause measured value fluctuations. A false signal suppression is thus
recommended.
Service - Simulation In this menu item you simulate a user-defined level or pressure value
via the current output. This allows you to test the signal path, e.g.
through connected indicating instruments or the input card of the
control system.
The following simulation variables are available:
• Percent
• Current
• Pressure (with pressure transmitters)
• Distance (with radar and guided radar (GWR))
With Profibus PA sensors, the selection of the simulated value is
made via the "Channel" in the menu "Basic adjustments".
How to start the simulation:
1. Push [OK]
2. Select the requested simulation variable with [->] and confirm
with [OK].
3. Set the requested numerical value with [+] and [->].
4. Push [OK]
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Information:
The simulation is automatically terminated 10 minutes after the last
pressing of a key.
Simulation
Start simulation?
Default setting
Like basic adjustment, but in addition, special parameters are reset to
default values.4)
Service - Adjustment unit In this menu item you select the internal arithmetic unit of the sensor.
Unit of measurement
m(d)
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2)
Sensor-specific basic adjustment.
3)
Depending on the sensor type, see chapter "Technical data".
4)
Special parameters are parameters which are set customer-specifically on
the service level with the adjustment software PACTware.
Service - Language The sensor is already set to the ordered national language. In this
menu item you can change the language. The following languages are
available as of software version 3.50:
• Deutsch
• English
• Français
• Espanõl
• Pycckuu
• Italiano
• Netherlands
• Japanese
• Chinese
Language
German
Copy sensor data This function enables reading out parameter adjustment data as well
as writing parameter adjustment data into the sensor via the display
and adjustment module. A description of the function is available in
the operating instructions manual "Display and adjustment module".
The following data are read out or written with this function:
• Measured value presentation
• Adjustment
• Medium
• Vessel form
• Damping
• Linearisation curve
• Sensor-TAG
• Displayed value
• Unit of measurement
• Language
The following safety-relevant data are not read out or written:
• PIN
Copy sensor data
PIN
Disable permanently?
Info In this menu item the most important sensor information can be
displayed:
• Instrument type
• Serial number: 8-digit number, e.g. 12345678
Instrument type
Serial number
12345678
• Date of last change using PC: Date of the last change of sensor
parameters via PC
Last change using PC
• Device-ID
• Sensor-TAG
Device ID
< max. 32 characters >
Sensor-TAG (PD_TAG)
< max. 32 characters >
Display now?
Information:
Depending on the version and application, the highlighted menu
windows may not always be available.
Basic adjustment
▶ Basic adjustment 1
Display
Diagnostics
Service
Info
Min. adjustment 1.1 Max. adjustment 1.2 Medium 1.3 Vessel form 1.4
000.0 % 100.0 %
= = Liquid Storage tank
10.000 m(d) 0.000 m(d)
1.245 m(d) 6.789 m(d)
0 s Linear
Display
Basic adjustment 2
▶ Display
Diagnostics
Service
Info
Diagnostics
Basic adjustment 3
Display
▶ Diagnostics
Service
Info
Peak value indicator 3.1 Measurement reliability 3.2 Curve selection 3.3 Echo curve 3.4
Distance min.: 0.580 m(d) 36 dB
Dist. max.: 16.785 m(d) Sensor status Echo curve Presentation of the echo
T-max.: 30.6 °C OK curve
T-min.: 4.5 °C
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Service
Basic adjustment 4
Display
Diagnostics
▶ Service
Info
False signal suppression 4.1 Extended setting 4.2 Simulation 4.3 Reset 4.4
Unit of measurement 4.5 Language 4.6 Copy sensor data 4.7 PIN 4.8
Info
Basic adjustment 5
Display
Diagnostics
Service
▶ Info
Device ID 5.1 Instrument type 5.2 Date of manufacture 5.3 Last change using PC 5.4
< max. 32 characters > VEGASON 6x 24. March 2015
Sensor-TAG (PD_TAG) Serial number Software version 10. April 2015
< max. 32 characters > 12345678 3.80
Display now?
module is inserted into the replacement instrument and the data are
written into the sensor under the menu item "Copy sensor data".
VEGACONNECT exter-
nally 1 2
3
TWIST
LO
EN
CK
OP
USB
4
Necessary components:
• VEGASON 61
• PC with PACTware and suitable VEGA DTM
• VEGACONNECT
• Power supply unit or processing system
Standard/Full version All device DTMs are available as a free-of-charge standard version
and as a full version that must be purchased. In the standard version,
all functions for complete setup are already included. An assistant for
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Cleaning The cleaning helps that the type label and markings on the instrument
are visible.
Take note of the following:
• Use only cleaning agents which do not corrode the housings, type
label and seals
• Use only cleaning methods corresponding to the housing protec-
tion rating
Causes of malfunction The device offers maximum reliability. Nevertheless, faults can occur
during operation. These may be caused by the following, e.g.:
• Sensor
• Process
• Voltage supply
• Signal processing
Fault rectification The first measures to be taken are to check the output signals as well
as to evaluate the error messages via the display and adjustment
module. The procedure is described below. Further comprehensive
diagnostics can be carried out on a PC with the software PACTware
and the suitable DTM. In many cases, the causes can be determined
and the faults rectified this way.
24 hour service hotline Should these measures not be successful, please call in urgent cases
the VEGA service hotline under the phone no. +49 1805 858550.
The hotline is manned 7 days a week round-the-clock. Since we offer
this service worldwide, the support is only available in the English
language. The service is free, only standard call charges are incurred.
Checking Foundation The following table describes possible errors and helps to remove
Fieldbus them:
Error Cause Rectification
When an additional instru- Max. supply current of Measure the current consumption, reduce size of seg-
ment is connected, the H1 the segment coupler ex- ment
segment fails. ceeded
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Reaction after fault recti- Depending on the reason for the fault and the measures taken, the
fication steps described in chapter "Set up" may have to be carried out again.
Sensor serial number The new electronics module must be loaded with the settings of the
sensor. These are the options:
• At the factory by VEGA
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Information:
When loading on site, the order data must first be downloaded from
the Internet (see operating instructions "Electronics module").
Assignment The electronics modules are adapted to the respective sensor and
distinguish also in the signal output or power supply.
9 Dismount
9.1 Dismounting steps
Warning:
Before dismounting, be aware of dangerous process conditions such
as e.g. pressure in the vessel or pipeline, high temperatures, cor-
rosive or toxic products etc.
Take note of chapters "Mounting" and "Connecting to voltage supply"
and carry out the listed steps in reverse order.
9.2 Disposal
The instrument consists of materials which can be recycled by spe-
cialised recycling companies. We use recyclable materials and have
designed the electronics to be easily separable.
WEEE directive
The instrument does not fall in the scope of the EU WEEE directive.
Article 2 of this Directive exempts electrical and electronic equipment
from this requirement if it is part of another instrument that does not
fall in the scope of the Directive. These include stationary industrial
plants.
Pass the instrument directly on to a specialised recycling company
and do not use the municipal collecting points.
If you have no way to dispose of the old instrument properly, please
contact us concerning return and disposal.
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10.1 Technical data
Note for approved instruments
The technical data in the respective safety instructions are valid for approved instruments (e.g. with
Ex approval). These data can differ from the data listed herein, for example regarding the process
conditions or the voltage supply.
General data
Materials, wetted parts
ƲƲ Transducer PVDF
ƲƲ Seal transducer/process fitting EPDM, FKM
ƲƲ Process fitting G1½, DIN 3852-A-B PVDF
ƲƲ Process fitting 1½ NPT, PVDF
ASME B1.20.1
Materials, non-wetted parts
ƲƲ Housing Plastic PBT (polyester), Alu die-casting, powder-coated,
316L
ƲƲ Seal, housing lid Silicone SI 850 R
ƲƲ Inspection window housing cover Polycarbonate (UL-746-C listed), glass5)
ƲƲ Ground terminal 316Ti/316L
ƲƲ Cable gland PA, stainless steel, brass
ƲƲ Sealing, cable gland NBR
ƲƲ Blind plug, cable gland PA
Weight 1.8 … 4 kg (4 … 8.8 lbs), depending on the process
fitting and housing
Max. torque mounting boss 25 Nm (18.44 lbf ft)
Input variable
Measured variable distance between lower edge of the transducer and
product surface
Measuring range
ƲƲ Liquids up to 5 m (16.4 ft)
ƲƲ Bulk solids up to 2 m (6.562 ft)
Dead zone 0.25 m (0.82 ft)
Output variable
Output
ƲƲ Signal digital output signal, Foundation Fieldbus protocol
ƲƲ Physical layer according to IEC 61158-2
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Glass (with Aluminium and stainless steel precision casting housing)
Deviation
Deviation6) ≤ 4 mm (meas. distance > 2.0 m/6.562 ft)
10 mm (0.394 in)
4 mm (0.157 in)
1 m (3.28 ft) 2 m (6.562 ft) 3 m (9.843 ft) 4 m (13.123 ft) 5 m (16.404 ft)
-4 mm (-0.157 in)
Measuring characteristics
Ultrasonic frequency 70 kHz
Interval > 2 s (dependent on the parameter adjustment)
Abstrahlwinkel at -3 dB 11°
Step response or adjustment time7) > 3 s (dependent on the parameter adjustment)
6)
Incl. non-linearity, hysteresis and non-repeatability.
7)
Time to output the correct level (with max. 10 % deviation) after a sudden level change.
8)
Relating to the nominal measuring range.
Ambient conditions
Ambient, storage and transport tempera- -40 … +80 °C (-40 … +176 °F)
ture
Process conditions
Process pressure -20 … 200 kPa/-0.2 … 2 bar (-2.9 … 29 psig)
Process temperature (transducer temperature)
ƲƲ Seal EPDM -40 … +80 °C (-40 … +176 °F)
ƲƲ Seal FKM -20 … +80 °C (-4 … +176 °F)
Vibration resistance mechanical vibrations with 4 g and 5 … 100 Hz9)
9)
Tested according to the guidelines of German Lloyd, GL directive 2.
Adjustment elements
ƲƲ 4 keys [OK], [->], [+], [ESC]
ƲƲ Switch Bluetooth On/Off
Bluetooth interface
ƲƲ Standard Bluetooth smart
ƲƲ Effective range 25 m (82.02 ft)
Protection rating
ƲƲ unassembled IP 20
ƲƲ Mounted in the housing without lid IP 40
Materials
ƲƲ Housing ABS
ƲƲ Inspection window Polyester foil
Functional safety SIL non-reactive
Voltage supply
Operating voltage
ƲƲ Non-Ex instrument 9 … 32 V DC
ƲƲ Ex-ia instrument 9 … 24 V DC
ƲƲ Ex-d-ia instrument 16 … 32 V DC
Operating voltage UB with lighting switched on
ƲƲ Non-Ex instrument 12 … 32 V DC
ƲƲ Ex-ia instrument 12 … 24 V DC
ƲƲ Ex-d-ia instrument Lighting not possible
Power supply by/max. number of sensors
ƲƲ Fieldbus max. 32 (max. 10 with Ex)
Approvals
Instruments with approvals can have different technical specifications depending on the version.
For that reason the associated approval documents of these instruments have to be carefully
noted. They are part of the delivery or can be downloaded by entering the serial number of your
instrument into the search field under www.vega.com as well as in the general download area.
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When used with fulfilled housing protection
min/max
Linearization
adjustment
Sensor_Value m(d) % Lin%
Tem!erature
TB
Secondary Secondary Primary
Value 2 Value 1 Value
OUT-SCALE
C!annel
PV-SCALE
PVF-TIME
ALARMS
L-TYPE
DIRECT
Simulate
INDIRECT
ti
INDIRECT
SQRT
PV Out
FIELD-VALUE AI 1
Diagram, adjustment
The following illustration shows the function of the adjustment:
Secondary_value_1
cal_level_hi
cal_level_lo
Lowest Point
–– Holds the minimum sensor value. Write access resets to current value. Unit derives from 'Sen-
sor_range.unit'
• CAL_POINT_HI
–– Min./max.-adjustment: Upper calibrated point of the sensor. It refers to 'Cal_level_hi'. The unit
is defined in 'Sensor_range.unit'hi
• CAL_POINT_LO
–– Min./max.-adjustment: Lower calibrated point of the sensor. It refers to 'Cal_level_lo'. The unit
is defined in 'Sensor_range.unit'
• CAL_LEVEL_HI
–– Min./max.-adjustment: Level at 'Cal_point_hi'. When writing 'Cal_level_hi' and 'Cal_type' = 1
(Online) the 'Cal_point_hi' is automatically set to the current sensor value. The unit is defined in
'Level_unit'
• CAL_LEVEL_LO
–– Min./max.-adjustment: Level at 'Cal_point_lo'. When writing 'Cal_level_lo' and 'Cal_type' = 1
(Online), the 'Cal_point_lo' is automatically set to the current sensor value. The unit is defined
in 'Level_unit'
• CAL_TYPE
–– Min./max.-adjustment: Defines type of calibration: Dry: no influence of sensor value. Online:
current sensor value determines 'Cal_point_hi/lo'
• level
–– Value after min./max. adjustment
• level_unit
–– Unit code of 'Level', 'Level_offset', 'Cal_level_hi', 'Cal_level_lo'
• level_offset
–– Offset that is added to the 'Level' value. Unit derives from 'Level_unit'
• SENSOR_OFFSET
–– Offset that is added to the 'Sensor_value'. Unit derives from 'Sensor_range.unit'
• end_of_operation_range
–– Set up to suit the process conditions
• begin_of_operation_range
–– Set up to suit the process conditions
• product_type
–– Set up to suit the process conditions. If Special-Parameter adjustment has been utilized this
parameter cannot be written
• liquids_medium_type
–– Set up to suit the process conditions. If Special-Parameter adjustment has been utilized this
parameter cannot be written
• solids_medium_type
–– Set up to suit the process conditions. If Special-Parameter adjustment has been utilized this
parameter cannot be written
• liquids_vessel_type
–– Set up to suit the process conditions. If Special-Parameter adjustment has been utilized this
parameter cannot be written
• solids_vessel_type
–– Set up to suit the process conditions. If Special-Parameter adjustment has been utilized this
parameter cannot be written
• fast_level_change
–– Set up to suit the process conditions. If Special-Parameter adjustment has been utilized this
parameter cannot be written
• first_echo_factor
–– Set up to suit the process conditions
• pulse_velocity_correction
–– Set up to suit the process conditions
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–– Signal/Noise ratio
• empty_vessel_curve_corr_dist
–– Distance from the sensor to the product surface. Unit derives from 'Sensor_range.unit'
• empty_vessel_curve_corr_op_code
VEGASON 61 • Foundation Fieldbus 55
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10.3 Dimensions
Housing in protection IP 66/IP 68 (0.2 bar)
~ 84 mm
~ 69 mm
(3.31") ~ 116 mm (4.57")
(2.72") ø 77 mm ø 79 mm
(3.11") ø 84 mm (3.31")
(3.03")
M16x1,5
116 mm
(4.57")
112 mm
112 mm
(4.41")
(4.41")
~ 87 mm (3.43") ~ 59 mm ~ 69 mm
ø 84 mm (2.32") (2.72")
ø 80 mm ø 77 mm
(3.31") (3.15") (3.03")
M16x1,5
120 mm
117 mm
112 mm
(4.72")
(4.61")
(4.41")
M20x1,5/ M20x1,5/
½ NPT ½ NPT
M20x1,5/
½ NPT 4 5 6
Fig. 34: Housing versions with protection rating IP 66/IP 68 (0.2 bar), (with integrated display and adjustment
module the housing is 9 mm/0.35 in higher, with metal housings 18 mm/0.71 in)
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M16x1,5
116 mm
(4.57")
117 mm
120 mm
(4.61")
(4.72")
M20x1,5 M20x1,5 M20x1,5/
½ NPT
M20x1,5/
1 ½ NPT 2 3
Fig. 35: Housing version with protection rating IP 66/IP 68 (1 bar), (with integrated display and adjustment module
the housing is 18 mm/0.71 in higher)
1 Aluminium - single chamber
2 Aluminium - double chamber
3 Stainless steel single chamber (precision casting)
VEGASON 61
22mm (55/64")
60mm
155mm (6 7/64")
(2 23/64")
G1½A /
1½"NPT
(2 19/32")
66mm
1 2
ø 39mm
(1 17/32")
ø 74mm
(2 58/64")
10.5 Trademark
All the brands as well as trade and company names used are property of their lawful proprietor/
originator.
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All statements concerning scope of delivery, application, practical use and operat-
ing conditions of the sensors and processing systems correspond to the information
available at the time of printing.
Subject to change without prior notice