Safety instructions
VEGASWING 61, 63
Intrinsic safety
NAMUR
0044
Document ID: 50660
Contents
1 Area of applicability.................................................................................................................. 4
2 General information.................................................................................................................. 4
3 Technical data........................................................................................................................... 5
4 Application conditions............................................................................................................. 6
5 Electrostatic charging (ESD)................................................................................................... 8
6 Installation/construction.......................................................................................................... 8
7 Impact and friction sparks....................................................................................................... 9
8 Use of an overvoltage arrester................................................................................................ 9
9 Material resistance................................................................................................................... 9
10 Grounding.................................................................................................................................. 9
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Supplementary documentation:
• Operating Instructions VEGASWING 61, 63
• EU-type approval certificate PTB 00 ATEX 2217 X, Issue 01 (Document ID: 50661)
Editing status: 2018-08-01
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DE Sicherheitshinweise
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1 Area of applicability
These safety instructions apply to the vibrating level switches VEGASWING61/63(*).CX*****N/W**
according to EU type approval certificate PTB 00 ATEX 2217 X, issue 01 (certificate number on the
type label) and for all instruments with the number of the safety instruction (50660) on the type label.
Subject of the evaluation of VEGASWING in the version with ignition protection type intrinsic safety
"Ex i" are the types VEGASWING61/63(*).CX*****N/W**.
The versions VEGASWING61/63(*).CX*****N/W** with the features "CA", "CM" and "CK" on the
type label are certified version with ignition protection type intrinsic safety or flame proofing intrinsic
safety also with a ship certificate/overfill protection or dust certificate.
Feature "CX" in the type code: Certificate intrinsic safety Ex ia
Feature "CA" in the type code: Certificate intrinsic safety but also overfill protection
Feature "CM" in the type code: Certificate intrinsic safety but also ship certificate
Feature "CK" in the type code: Certificate intrinsic safety but also dust certificate
The dust-explosion protection, the ship certificate and the certification as overfill protec-
tion are not subject of the assessment and evaluation acc. to the EU Type approval certificate
PTB 00 ATEX 2217 X, issue 01.
2 General information
The VEGASWING61/63(*).CX*****N/W** are used for monitoring and control of levels.
The measured products can also be combustible liquids, gases, mist or vapour.
The VEGASWING61/63(*).CX*****N/W** are suitable for use in hazardous atmospheres of all
combustible materials of explosion group IIA, IIB and IIC for applications requiring instruments of
category 1G, category 1/2G or category 2G.
If the VEGASWING61/63(*).CX*****N/W** are installed and operated in hazardous areas, the gen-
eral Ex installation regulations EN 60079-14 as well as these safety instructions must be observed.
The operating instructions as well as the installation regulations or standards that apply for explo-
sion protection of electrical systems must generally be observed.
The installation of explosion-endangered systems must always be carried out by qualified person-
nel.
Category 1G instrument (EPL Ga instrument)
The VEGASWING61/63(*).CX*****N/W** are installed in hazardous areas requiring an instrument of
category 1G.
Category 1/2G instrument (EPL Ga/Gb instrument)
The electronics housing is installed in hazardous areas requiring an instrument of category 2G. The
process connection element is installed in the separating wall, which separates areas requiring in-
struments of category 2G or 1G. The antenna system with the mechanical fixing element is installed
in hazardous areas requiring instruments of category 1G.
Category 2G instrument (EPL Gb instrument)
The VEGASWING61/63(*).CX*****N/W** are installed in hazardous areas requiring an instrument of
category 2G.
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Ignition protection label
II 1G, II 1/2G, II 2G Ex ia IIC T6 Ga, Ga/Gb, Gb
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Important specification in the type code
VEGASWING SG61/63(*).abcdefghij
Position Feature Description
CX ATEX II 1G,1/2G, 2G Ex ia IIC T6 Ga, Ga/Gb, Gb
CM ATEX II 1G,1/2G, 2G Ex ia IIC T6 Ga, Ga/Gb, Gb + Ship approval
ab Approval CA ATEX II 1G,1/2G, 2G Ex ia IIC T6 Ga, Ga/Gb, Gb + overfill protec-
tion (WHG)
CK ATEX II 1G,1/2G, 2G Ex ia IIC T6 + II 1/2D, 2D Ex tD
cde Process fitting / Material ** Process fittings acc. to industry standard
Adapter / Process tem- *
f
perature
g Housing / Protection / P Plastic single chamber / IP 66/IP 67 / M20 x 1,5
Cable gland
N Plastic single chamber / IP 66/IP 67 / ½ NPT
M Aluminium single chamber / IP 66/IP 67 / M20 x 1,5
7 Special colour Aluminium single chamber / IP 66/IP 67 / M20 x 1,5
U Aluminium single chamber / IP 66/IP 67 / ½ NPT
4 Special colour Aluminium single chamber / IP 66/IP 67 / ½ NPT
3 Aluminium single chamber / IP 66/IP 68 (1 bar) / M20 x 1,5
V Stainless steel single chamber (precision casting) / IP 66/IP 67 /
M20 x 1,5
A Stainless steel single chamber (precision casting) / IP 66/IP 67 /
½ NPT
5 Stainless steel single chamber (precision casting) / IP 66/IP 68
(1 bar) / M20 x 1,5
8 Stainless steel single chamber (electropolished) / IP 66/IP 67 /
M20 x 1,5
9 Stainless steel single chamber (electropolished) / IP 66/IP 67 /
½ NPT
* Further housings with suitable plug connectors and special colours
h Electronics N NAMUR signal
W NAMUR signal (250 ms)
i Switching point *
j Measurement loop iden- *
tification label
3 Technical data
Electrical data
The VEGASWING61/63(*).CX*****N/W** have intrinsically safe circuits. These intrinsically safe
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circuits are connected to terminals which are located in an "Ex i" connection compartment.
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Supply and signal circuit
Terminals 1[+], 2[-] In type of protection intrinsic safety Ex ia IIC/IIB
Only for connection to a certified, intrinsically safe circuit.
Maximum values:
• Ui = 20 V
• Ii = 103 mA
• Pi = 516 mW
• Li = negligibly small
In the version with fix mounted connection cable Li' =
55 µH/m.
• Ci = 2.2 nF
In the version with fix mounted connection cable Ci wire/wire
= 58 pF/m and Ci wire/screen = 270 pF/m must be also taken
into account.
The intrinsically safe circuits are electrically separated from parts which can be grounded.
For applications requiring instruments of category 2G or 1/2G, the intrinsically safe power supply
and signal circuit can correspond to protection class ia or ib. For connection to a circuit of category
ib, the ignition protection type identification is Ex ib IIC T6 Gb.
For applications requiring instruments of category 1G, the intrinsically safe power supply and signal
circuit must be in conformity with category ia.
For applications requiring instruments of category 1G the VEGASWING61/63(*).CX*****N/W** is
preferably connected to appropriate instruments with electrically isolated, intrinsically safe circuits.
4 Application conditions
Permissible ambient temperatures
On the sensor, category 1G
Temperature class
ƲƲ T6 -20 … +51 °C
ƲƲ T5, T4, T3, T2, T1 -20 … +60 °C
On the sensor, category 1/2G
Temperature class
ƲƲ T6 -20 … +85 °C
ƲƲ T5 -20 … +100 °C
ƲƲ T4 -20 … +135 °C
ƲƲ T3 without temperature adapter -20 … +150 °C
ƲƲ T3 with temperature adapter -20 … +200 °C
ƲƲ T2, T1 with temperature adapter -20 … +250 °C
If the sensors of VEGASWING61/63(*).CX*****N/W** are operated at temperatures higher than
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those specified in the above table, please make sure by means of appropriate measures that there
is no danger of ignition from hot surfaces. The temperature on the electronics/housing must not
exceed the values specified in the above table.
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Please make sure that the sensor (also in case of failure) does not generate heat itself. Responsi-
bility for safe operation of the equipment, with respect to pressures/temperatures of the materials
used, rests with the operator.
On the sensor, category 2G
Temperature class
ƲƲ T6 -40 … +85 °C
ƲƲ T5 -40 … +100 °C
ƲƲ T4 -40 … +135 °C
ƲƲ T3 without temperature adapter -40 … +150 °C
ƲƲ T3 with temperature adapter -50 … +200 °C
ƲƲ T2, T1 with temperature adapter -50 … +250 °C
If the sensors of VEGASWING61/63(*).CX*****N/W** are operated at temperatures higher than
those specified in the above table, please make sure by means of appropriate measures that there
is no danger of ignition from hot surfaces. The temperature on the electronics/housing must not
exceed the values specified in the above table.
On the electronics, category 1G
Temperature class
ƲƲ T6 -20 … +51 °C
ƲƲ T5, T4, T3, T2, T1 -20 … +60 °C
On the electronics, category 1/2G or 2G
Temperature class
ƲƲ T6 -40 … +67 °C
ƲƲ T5 -40 … +82 °C
ƲƲ T4, T3, T2, T1 -40 … +90 °C
Permissible operating pressure in the area of the measuring probe
Category 1G or 1/2G
Under explosive atmosphere requiring instruments of category 1G: 0.8 … 1.1 bar
Kategorie 2G
Operating pressure Vacuum … 64 bar (when applicable, take nominal pres-
sure of the process connection element into account)
Information:
The application conditions mentioned before also apply to VEGASWING63(*).C******N**
with lock fitting ARV-SG63.2** (Pmax. 16 bar, Tmax. 150 °C) and lock fitting ARV-SG63.3** (Pmax.
64 bar, Tmax. 250 °C).
Permissible differing application conditions
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The VEGASWING61/63(*).CX*****N/W** (also with lock fitting ARV-SG63.2/3**) can also be oper-
ated as category 1/2G instrument according to the conditions mentioned below.
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Temperature class Temperature on the sen- Ambient temperature on Process pressure
sor the electronics
T4, T3, T2, T1 -20 … +60 °C -40 … +90 °C 0 … 6 bar
Note:
If the abovementioned application conditions in the area of the sensor are different when
using VEGASWING61/63(*).CX*****N/W** as category 1/2G instrument, please make sure
that the sensor does not heat up (even in case of malfunctions). It is the responsibility of the
plant operator to make sure the pressure/temperature of the processed materials presents
no danger.
The permissible pressures and temperatures for operation are mentioned in the operating
instructions manuals.
5 Electrostatic charging (ESD)
In case of instrument versions with electrostatically chargeable plastic parts, the danger of electro-
static charging and discharging must be taken into account!
The following parts can charge and discharge:
• Lacquered housing version or alternative special lacquering
• Plastic housing, plastic housing parts
• Metal housing with inspection window
• Plastic process fittings
• Plastic-coated process fittings and/or plastic-coated sensors
• Connection cable for separate versions
• Type label
• Isolated metallic labels (measuring point identification plate)
Take note in case of danger of electrostatic charges:
• Avoid friction on the surfaces
• Do not dry clean the surfaces
The instruments must be mounted/installed in such a way that the following can be ruled out:
• electrostatic charges during operation, maintenance and cleaning.
• process-related electrostatic charges, e.g. by measuring media flowing past
The warning label indicates danger:
WARNING - POTENTIAL ELECTROSTATIC
CHARGING HAZARD - SEE INSTRUCTIONS
Non-grounded, metallic parts
Resistance between aluminium housing to metal measuring point identification plate is > 109 Ohm.
The capacitance of the metal measuring point identification plate was measured with 15 pF.
6 Installation/construction
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The VEGASWING63(*).C*******N/W** must be mounted in a way that adequately ensures that the
sensor tube will not oscillate, vibrate or bend due to the movements of other installations or the
medium in the vessel.
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7 Impact and friction sparks
The VEGASWING61/63(*).CX*****N/W** must be mounted in such a way that sparks from impact
and friction between aluminium and steel (except stainless steel, if the presence of rust particles
can be excluded) cannot occur.
8 Use of an overvoltage arrester
If necessary, a suitable overvoltage arrester can be connected in front of the VEGASWING61/63(*).
CX*****N/W**.
When used as category 1G or 1/2G instrument, as far as necessary analogue, a suitable over-
voltage arrester must be connected in front as protection against voltage surges according to
EN 60079-14.
9 Material resistance
The VEGASWING61/63(*).CX*****N/W** must only be used in media against which the materials of
the wetted parts are sufficiently resistant.
The min. fatigue strength of the vibrating element is 8.6 x 1011 load changes with a max. amplitude
of 7.5 µm. The lifetime is minimum 20 years.
10 Grounding
The VEGASWING61/63(*).CX*****N/W** must be grounded electrostatically (transfer resistance
≤ 1 MΩ), e.g. via the internal or external ground terminal on the housing. The metallic parts of the
VEGASWING61/63(*).CX*****N/W** are electrically connected with the internal or external ground
terminal on the housing.
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Notes
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Notes
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Printing date:
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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
© VEGA Grieshaber KG, Schiltach/Germany 2019
VEGA Grieshaber KG Phone +49 7836 50-0
Am Hohenstein 113 Fax +49 7836 50-201
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