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Operating Instructions

VEGAPULS 66 enamel
4 ... 20 mA/HART - four-wire
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36528
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions VEGAPULS 66 enamel 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire Document ID: 36528 Radar...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    DD adjustment programs ..... 48 Communicator 375, 475 ..... . 48 VEGAPULS 66 enamel • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
  • Page 3 Please note the Ex-specific safety information for installation and operation in Ex areas. These safety instructions are part of the operating instructions manual and come with the Ex-approved instruments. Editing status: 2012-02-08 VEGAPULS 66 enamel • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...

  • Page 4: About This Document

    The dot set in front indicates a list with no implied sequence. à Action This arrow indicates a single action. Sequence Numbers set in front indicate successive steps in a procedure. VEGAPULS 66 enamel • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...

  • Page 5: For Your Safety

    Arbitrary conversions or modifications are explicitly forbidden. The safety approval markings and safety tips on the device must also be observed. VEGAPULS 66 enamel • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...

  • Page 6: Ce Conformity

    Take note of the following two regulations: The device must not generate interfering emissions, and The device must be non-sensitive to interfering immissions, including those that may cause undesirable operating conditions. VEGAPULS 66 enamel • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...

  • Page 7: Environmental Instructions

    The environment management system is certified according to DIN EN ISO 14001. Please help us fulfil this obligation by observing the environmental instructions in this manual: Chapter "Packaging, transport and storage" Chapter "Disposal" VEGAPULS 66 enamel • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...

  • Page 8: Product Description

    Operating instructions at the time of shipment (PDF) Order-specific sensor data for an electronics exchange (XML) Test certificate "Measuring Accuracy" (PDF) Go to www.vega.com, "Service" "VEGA Tools" and "serial number search". VEGAPULS 66 enamel • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...

  • Page 9: Principle Of Operation

    The packaging of standard instruments consists of environment- friendly, recyclable cardboard. For special versions, PE foam or PE foil is also used. Dispose of the packaging material via specialised recycling companies. VEGAPULS 66 enamel • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...

  • Page 10: Accessories And Replacement Parts

    50 m long. You can find further information in the operating instructions "VEGADIS 61" (Document-ID 27720). VEGAPULS 66 enamel • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
  • Page 11 VEGAPULS series 60. An own version is available for each type of signal output. You can find further information in the operating instructions "Electronics module VEGAPULS series 60" (Document-ID 36801). VEGAPULS 66 enamel • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...

  • Page 12: Mounting

    You can find the specifications in chapter "Technical data" and on the type label. VEGAPULS 66 enamel • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...

  • Page 13: Instructions For Installation

    Fig. 2: Position of the polarisation plane of VEGAPULS 66 Marking hole When mounting the VEGAPULS 66, keep a distance of at least Mounting position 500 mm (19.69 in) to the vessel wall. If the sensor is installed in the center of dished or round vessel tops, multiple echoes can arise.
  • Page 14 Fig. 4: Mounting of the radar sensor on vessels with conical bottom 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. VEGAPULS 66 enamel • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
  • Page 15 10 mm (0.4 in) out of the socket. Fig. 6: Recommended socket mounting Sensor orientation Align the sensor in liquids as vertical as possible to the product surface to achieve optimum measurement. Fig. 7: Alignment in liquids VEGAPULS 66 enamel • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
  • Page 16 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. Fig. 9: Agitators VEGAPULS 66 enamel • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
  • Page 17 Under these prereq- uisites, the measurement of products with low dielectric values (ε value ≥ 1.6) is possible. In very adhesive products, measurement in a surge pipe is not recommended. VEGAPULS 66 enamel • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
  • Page 18 With threaded fitting, the marking is on the hexagon, with flange connection between the two flange holes All holes in the surge pipe must be in one plane with this marking Instructions for the measurement: VEGAPULS 66 enamel • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
  • Page 19 Diameter should be constant over the complete length Measurement in the by- An alternative to measurement in a surge pipe is measurement in a pass bypass tube outside of the vessel. VEGAPULS 66 enamel • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
  • Page 20 The 0 % point must not be below the lower tube connection to the vessel Min. distance sensor reference plane to the upper edge upper tube connection > 300 mm VEGAPULS 66 enamel • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
  • Page 21 Information: The distance piece must only be incorporaed up to max. 50 mm in the vessel installation. Only then, a reliable temperature decoupling is guaranteed. VEGAPULS 66 enamel • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
  • Page 22 4 Mounting Fig. 12: Mounting of the instrument with insulated vessels. Electronics housing Distance piece Vessel insulation VEGAPULS 66 enamel • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...

  • Page 23: Connecting To Power Supply

    In the sensor, the screen must be connected directly to the internal ground terminal. The ground terminal on the outside of the housing must be connected to the potential equalisation (low impedance). VEGAPULS 66 enamel • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...

  • Page 24: Connect

    Loosen compression nut of the cable entry Remove approx. 10 cm (4 in) of the cable mantle, strip approx. 1 cm (0.4 in) of insulation from the ends of the individual wires VEGAPULS 66 enamel • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...

  • Page 25: Wiring Plan, Double Chamber Housing

    When inserting the terminal block again, you should hear it snap in. 5.3 Wiring plan, double chamber housing The following illustrations apply to the non-Ex as well as to the Ex-d version. VEGAPULS 66 enamel • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
  • Page 26 4...20mA power supply Fig. 15: Connection compartment with double chamber housing with mains voltage Voltage supply 4 … 20 mA signal output active 4 … 20 mA signal output passive VEGAPULS 66 enamel • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...

  • Page 27: Switch-On Phase

    As soon as a plausible measured value is found, the corresponding current is outputted to the signal cable. The value corresponds to the actual level as well as the settings already carried out, e.g. factory setting. VEGAPULS 66 enamel • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...

  • Page 28: Insert Indicating And Adjustment Module

    The indicating and adjustment module is powered by the sensor, an additional connection is not necessary. Fig. 17: Insertion of the indicating and adjustment module with single chamber housing into the electronics compartment VEGAPULS 66 enamel • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
  • Page 29 In the connection compartment (with Ex d version not possible) Note: If you intend to retrofit the instrument with an indicating and adjustment module for continuous measured value indication, a higher cover with an inspection glass is required. VEGAPULS 66 enamel • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...

  • Page 30: Adjustment System

    Approx. 10 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. VEGAPULS 66 enamel • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...

  • Page 31: Parameter Adjustment

    With bulk solids, these are dust generation, material cone and additional echoes from the vessel wall. To adapt the sensor to these different measuring conditions, the selection "Liquid" or "Bulk solid" should be made in this menu item. VEGAPULS 66 enamel • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
  • Page 32 The selection "Standpipe" opens a new window in which the inner diameter of the applied standpipe is entered. The following features form the basis of the applications: Storage tank: Setup: large-volumed, upright cylindrical, spherical VEGAPULS 66 enamel • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
  • Page 33 Setup: all vessel sizes possible Product speed: Fast filling and emptying Vessel is very often filled and emptied Vessel: narrow installation situation Process/measurement conditions: Condensation, buildup on the antenna Foam generation VEGAPULS 66 enamel • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
  • Page 34 Measured value jump with vessel change Open water (gauge measurement): Gauge rate of change: slow gauge change Process/measurement conditions: Distance sensor to water surface to big Extreme damping of output signal due to wave generation VEGAPULS 66 enamel • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
  • Page 35 The following options are available when "Bulk solid" is selected: The following features form the basis of the applications: Silo (slim and high): VEGAPULS 66 enamel • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
  • Page 36 Adjustment for all applications which are not typically level measurement Sensor accepts all measured value changes within the measuring range immediately Typical applications: Instrument demonstration Object recognition/monitoring (additional settings required) VEGAPULS 66 enamel • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
  • Page 37 10 % and 90 % is also possible. Starting point for these distance specifications is always the seal surface of the thread or flange. By means of these settings, the real level is calculated. VEGAPULS 66 enamel • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
  • Page 38 Select with [->] the menu item max. adjustment and confirm with [OK]. Prepare the percentage value for editing with [OK] and set the cursor to the requested position with [->]. VEGAPULS 66 enamel • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
  • Page 39 The "False signal suppression" displays the saved false echoes (see menu "Additional settings") of the empty vessel with signal strength in "dB" over the measuring range. VEGAPULS 66 enamel • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
  • Page 40 This should be done with a low level so that possible interfering reflections can be detected. Proceed as follows: VEGAPULS 66 enamel • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
  • Page 41 The menu item "Delete" is used to completely delete an already created false signal suppression. This is useful if the saved false signal suppression no longer matches the metrological conditions in the vessel. VEGAPULS 66 enamel • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
  • Page 42 A created false signal suppression, user programmable linearization curve as well as the measured value memory will be deleted. VEGAPULS 66 enamel • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
  • Page 43 4 … 20 mA, < 3.6 mA Current output mode Min. current 3.8 mA, max. current Current output 20.5 mA Min./Max. Lock operation Released Display Language Like order Displayed value Distance Display unit Scaling size Volume VEGAPULS 66 enamel • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...

  • Page 44: Saving The Parameter Adjustment Data

    If it is necessary to exchange a sensor, the indicating and adjustment module is inserted into the replacement instrument and the data are likewise written into the sensor via the menu item "Copy sensor data". VEGAPULS 66 enamel • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...

  • Page 45: Setup With Pactware

    Fig. 21: Connecting the PC via HART to the signal cable VEGAPULS 66 HART resistance 250 Ω (optional depending on processing) Connection cable with 2 mm pins and terminals Processing system/PLC/Voltage supply VEGAPULS 66 enamel • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...

  • Page 46: Parameter Adjustment With Pactware

    Further setup steps are described in the operating instructions manual "DTM Collection/PACTware" attached to each DTM Collection and which can also be downloaded from the Internet. Detailed descriptions are available in the online help of PACTware and the DTMs. VEGAPULS 66 enamel • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...

  • Page 47: Saving The Parameter Adjustment Data

    7.3 Saving the parameter adjustment data We recommend documenting or saving the parameter adjustment data via PACTware. That way the data are available for multiple use or service purposes. VEGAPULS 66 enamel • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...

  • Page 48: Set Up With Other Systems

    Device descriptions for the instrument are available as DD or EDD for parameter adjustment with the Field Communicator 375 or 475. A free-of-charge download of these files is available via Internet. Move via www.vega.com and "Downloads" to "Software". VEGAPULS 66 enamel • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...

  • Page 49: Diagnosis, Asset Management And Service

    The echo curve of setup is stored via: PC with PACTware/DTM Control system with EDD Indicating and adjustment module VEGAPULS 66 enamel • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...

  • Page 50: Asset Management Function

    Out of specification: The measured value is unstable because the instrument specification is exceeded (e.g. electronics temperature). This status message is inactive by default. Activation by the user via PACTware/DTM or EDD is possible. VEGAPULS 66 enamel • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
  • Page 51 EMC interferences l Remove EMC influences l Exchange 4-wire power Communicati- l Transmission error with the on error external communication supply unit or electronics with 4-wire power supply unit VEGAPULS 66 enamel • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
  • Page 52 Out of specification The following table shows the error codes and text messages in the status message "Out of specification" and provides information on causes as well as corrective measures. VEGAPULS 66 enamel • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
  • Page 53 Use instrument with higher sensitivity M504 l Hardware defect l Check connections Error on an l Exchange of the electro- device inter- nics face l Send instrument for repair VEGAPULS 66 enamel • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...

  • Page 54: Remove Interferences

    "Wiring plan". l Voltage supply l Check cables for breaks; repair if missing necessary l Operating vol- l Check, adapt if necessary tage too low or load resis- tance too high VEGAPULS 66 enamel • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
  • Page 55 Check parameter "Application" standpipe, hence running time with respect to vessel form, error (small measurement er- adapt if necessary (bypass, ror close to 100 %/large error standpipe, diameter) close to 0 %) VEGAPULS 66 enamel • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
  • Page 56 Vessel height and < 2.5 oil- section during filling with products with ε Floor form, adapt if necessary based, solvents time VEGAPULS 66 enamel • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
  • Page 57 The max. level suitable antenna (0 m distance) as well as the status message "Overfill pro- tection" are outputted. Measurement error during emptying Fault description Error pattern Cause Rectification VEGAPULS 66 enamel • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...

  • Page 58: Exchanging The Electronics Module

    Should these measures not be successful, please call in urgent cases 24 hour service hotline the VEGA service hotline under the phone no. +49 1805 858550. The hotline is also available outside the normal working hours on seven days a week around the clock.

  • Page 59: Software Update

    Prepare update Connecting the sensor to voltage supply and via the interface adapter to the PC Start PACTware and go via the menu "Project" to the VEGA project assistant Select "USB", "Create new project" and "Set instrument online" Activate the project assistant with "Start"; the connection to the sensor is carried out automatically and the parameter window "Sensor # online parameter adjustment"...

  • Page 60: How To Proceed In Case Of Repair

    Attach the completed form and, if need be, also a safety data sheet outside on the packaging Please ask the agency serving you for the address of your return shipment. You can find the competent agency on our website www.vega.com. VEGAPULS 66 enamel • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...

  • Page 61: Dismounting

    Pass the instrument directly on to a specialised recycling company and do not use the municipal collecting points. These may be used only for privately used products according to the WEEE directive. VEGAPULS 66 enamel • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...

  • Page 62: Supplement

    The measured quantity is the distance between process fitting of the sensor and product surface. The reference plane is the seal surface on the hexagon or the lower side of the flange. VEGAPULS 66 enamel • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
  • Page 63 Distance to the level SV (Secondary Value) Level as percentage value TV (Third Value) Linearised percentage value QV (Fourth Value) Scaled measured value < 1 mm (0.039 in) Resolution, digital VEGAPULS 66 enamel • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
  • Page 64 fields acc. to EN 61326 Specifications apply also to the current output ±0.03 %/10 K relating to the 16 mA span max. Temperature drift - Current output ±0.3 % VEGAPULS 66 enamel • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
  • Page 65 first time 90 % of the final value (IEC 61298-2). Outside the specified beam angle, the energy of the radar signal has a level which is reduced by 50 % (-3 dB) VEGAPULS 66 enamel • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
  • Page 66 4.2 m 1.2 bar (17.4 psi) 7.2 m Thread G¼ A Catch with non-Ex Dust protection cover of PE Threaded plug of 316Ti with Ex EIRP: Equivalent Isotropic Radiated Power VEGAPULS 66 enamel • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
  • Page 67 W x H = 5 x 8 mm (sensors with software ≤ 3.99, hardware < 2.0.0) 4 keys Adjustment elements Protection rating Only with Ex d version Only with Ex d version Only with Ex d version VEGAPULS 66 enamel • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
  • Page 68 Instruments with approvals can have different technical data depending on the version. That's why the associated approval documents have to be noted with these instruments. They are part of the delivery or can be downloaded under www.vega.com via "VEGA Tools" and "serial number search" as well as via "Downloads" and "Approvals".

  • Page 69: Dimensions

    ~ 87 mm (3.43") ø 84 mm (3.31") M16x1,5 M20x1,5/ ½ NPT Fig. 40: Dimensions housing - with integrated indicating and adjustment module the housing is 9 mm/0.35 in higher VEGAPULS 66 enamel • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
  • Page 70 DN 150 PN 16 11.22" 0.87" 9.45" 8.35" 5.67" 8x ø 0.87" 8.90" DN 200 PN 16 13.39" 0.95" 11.61" 10.55" 6.38" 12x ø 0.87" 10.87" Fig. 41: VEGAPULS 66, enamel VEGAPULS 66 enamel • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
  • Page 71 Les lignes de produits VEGA sont globalement protégées par des droits de propriété intellectuelle. Pour plus d'informations, on pourra se référer au site http://www.vega.com VEGA lineas de productos están protegidas por los derechos en el campo de la propiedad industrial. Para mayor información revise la pagina web http://www.vega.com Линии...
  • Page 72 26 Error messages 50 Service hotline 58 Event memory 49 Shielding 23 Status messages 50 Storage 10 False signal suppression 40 Fault rectification 54 Functional principle 9 Type label 8 VEGAPULS 66 enamel • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
  • Page 73 Index Vessel form 37 Vessel height 37 Vessel installations 16 Vessel insulation 21 Voltage supply 23, 68 VEGAPULS 66 enamel • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
  • Page 74 Index VEGAPULS 66 enamel • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
  • Page 75 Index VEGAPULS 66 enamel • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
  • Page 76 All statements concerning scope of delivery, application, practical use and operating conditions of the sensors and processing systems correspond to the information avail- able at the time of printing. © VEGA Grieshaber KG, Schiltach/Germany 2012 36528-EN-120301 Subject to change without prior notice...

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