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Trademark ......Supplementary operating instructions manuals Information: Depending on the selected version, supplementary instruc- tions manuals come with the shipment. You can find the supplementary instructions manuals in chapter "Product description". Indicating and adjustment module PLICSCOM...
This symbol indicates special instructions for Ex applications. List 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. Indicating and adjustment module PLICSCOM...
2.2 Appropriate use PLICSCOM is a pluggable indicating and adjustment module for VEGA level and pressure sensors. 2.3 Warning about misuse Inappropriate or incorrect use of the instrument can give rise to application-specific hazards, e.g.
The range of available functions depends on the respective software version of the individual components. You can view all software histories on our website www.vega. com. Make use of this advantage and get registered for update information via e-mail.
The display can be optionally equipped with heating to ensure good readability at low temperatures down to -40°C (-40°F). Fig. 1: Indicating and adjustment module Indication Keys Indicating and adjustment module PLICSCOM...
The backlight is also powered by the sensor or via VEGADIS 61. Prerequisite for this is a supply voltage at a certain level. The exact voltage specifications can be found in the operating instructions manual of the respective sensor. Indicating and adjustment module PLICSCOM...
PE foil is also used. Dispose of the packaging material via specialised recycling companies. Storage and transport temperature see "Supplement - Storage and transport tem- perature Technical data - Ambient conditions" Relative humidity 20 … 85 % Indicating and adjustment module PLICSCOM...
Mounting 4 Mounting 4.1 Mounting steps PLICSCOM can be mounted or dismounted at any time. It is Insert/remove PLICSCOM not necessary to interrupt the power supply. To mount, proceed as follows: 1 Unscrew the housing cover 2 Place PLICSCOM in the required position to the electronics Information: Four different positions are possible, each displaced by 90°.
The LC display indicates the individual menu items. The functions of the individual keys are shown in the above illustration. Approx. 10 minutes after the last pressing of a key, an automatic reset to measured value Indicating and adjustment module PLICSCOM...
[OK]. With [ESC] you return from the menu overview to the measured value display. In the menu overview you select the appropriate menu with [->] Menu overview and open it with [OK]. Then the individual menu items are available. Indicating and adjustment module PLICSCOM...
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"Display". Factory setting is linear. Linearisation curve linear Caution: Note the following, if the respective sensor is used as part of an overfill protection system according to WHG: Indicating and adjustment module PLICSCOM...
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Information: For instruments with national approvals such as e.g. according to FM and CSA, this function only available at a later date. In the default setting, the lightning is deactivated. Indicating and adjustment module PLICSCOM...
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"dB" (ultrasonic and radar) and "Volt" (guided microwave). The signal strength enables the assess- ment of the quality of the measurement. Pressure: -50 … +150 % of the nominal pressure range; temperature: -50 … +150 °C. Indicating and adjustment module PLICSCOM...
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"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 adjustment software PACTware™, this pattern can be also set to 1 hour or 1 day. Indicating and adjustment module PLICSCOM...
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Push [ESC] Information: The simulation is terminated automatically 10 minutes after the last key has been pushed. Simulation Start simulation? With the reset function, modified values are reset. Three Reset subfunctions are available: Basic adjustment Indicating and adjustment module PLICSCOM...
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The following languages are available: Deutsch English Français Espanõl Special parameters are parameters which are set customer-specifically on the service level with the adjustment software PACTware™. Temperature only with pressure transmitters and ultrasonic sensors. Indicating and adjustment module PLICSCOM...
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TAG-no. this sensor had. The following items are checked: Software version WHG approval SIL activated Measuring principle Radar C-band/K-band Radar measuring range <30 m or >30 m Signal output Pressure measuring range Copy sensor data Copy sensor data? Indicating and adjustment module PLICSCOM...
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PC, e.g. 16. March 2006 Last change using PC 14. December 2005 Sensor details, e.g. approval, process fitting, seal, meas- uring cell, measuring range, electronics, housing, cable entry, plug, cable length etc. Indicating and adjustment module PLICSCOM...
There is the following relation between the indication value in the menu "Display" and the adjustment unit in the menu "Basic adjustment": With radar, guided microwave and ultrasonics, displayed value "Distance" means: presentation of the measured value in the selected adjustment unit, e.g. m(d) Indicating and adjustment module PLICSCOM...
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Value of the current output in case of failure, e.g. if no valid measured value is delivered. This value is not underrun during operation. This value is not exceeded during operation. Indicating and adjustment module PLICSCOM...
The 4 … 20 mA signal of the HART sensor is switched off. The sensor consumes a constant current of 4 mA. The measuring signal is transmitted exclusively as digital HART signal. Indicating and adjustment module PLICSCOM...
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SV1 (Secondary Value 1): Percentage value after the adjustment SV2 (Secondary Value 2): Distance value before the adjustment PV (Primary Value): Linearised percentage value PA-Out (value after passing the function block): PA output A pressure transmitter delivers the following measured values: Indicating and adjustment module PLICSCOM...
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Here, you determine the unit and scaling for PA-Out. These Determine Out-Scale settings also apply to the values displayed on the indicating and adjustment module if in the menu item "Displayed value" PA-Out was selected. Indicating and adjustment module PLICSCOM...
If it is necessary to exchange the sensor, the indicating and adjustment module is inserted into the replacement instrument and the data are written into the sensor under the menu item "Copy sensor data". Indicating and adjustment module PLICSCOM...
▶ Indication Diagnostics Service Info Displayed value Display unit Scaling Lighting ▼ Scaled Volume 0 % = 0,0 m³ Switched off m³ 100 % = 100 m³ Diagnostics Basic adjustment Indication ▶ Diagnostics Service Info Indicating and adjustment module PLICSCOM...
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Info Basic adjustment Indication Diagnostics Service ▶ Info Sensor type Date of manufacture Last change using PC Sensor characteristics VEGAPULS 6x 15. December 2006 Software version Display now? Serial number 3.32 15. December 2006 12345678 Indicating and adjustment module PLICSCOM...
10,000 m(d) 1,000 m(d) 8,000 m(d) 2,000 m(d) Channel Damping Sensor-TAG PV lin. value Sensor Indication Basic adjustment ▶ Indication Diagnostics Service Info Displayed value Primary Value Diagnostics Basic adjustment Indication ▶ Diagnostics Service Info Indicating and adjustment module PLICSCOM...
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Info Basic adjustment Indication Diagnostics Service ▶ Info Sensor type Date of manufacture Last change using PC Sensor characteristics VEGAFLEX 6x 15. Dec. 2006 Software version Display now? Serial number 3.22 15. Dec. 2006 12345678 Indicating and adjustment module PLICSCOM...
000.0 % 100.00 % +0000 mbar 000 mbar 1000 mbar 53 mbar 53 mbar 53 mbar Damping Linearisation curve linear Indication Basic adjustment ▶ Indication Diagnostics Service Info Displayed value Lighting ▼ AI-Out Switched off Indicating and adjustment module PLICSCOM...
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Basic adjustment Indication Diagnostics Service ▶ Info Device-ID Sensor type Date of manufacture Last change using PC VEGABAR 5x 15. December 2006 Sensor-TAG Software version Serial number 3.32 16. March 2006 12345678 Sensor characteristics Display now? Indicating and adjustment module PLICSCOM...
If a repair is necessary, please proceed as follows: You can download a return form (23 KB) in the Internet from our homepage www.vega.com under: "Downloads - Forms and Certificates - Repair form". By doing this you help us carry out the repair quickly and without having to call for additional information.
Correct disposal avoids negative effects to persons and environment and ensures recycling of useful raw materials. Materials: see "Technical data" If you cannot dispose of the instrument properly, please contact us about disposal methods or return. Indicating and adjustment module PLICSCOM...
Protection - unassembled IP 20 - mounted into the sensor without IP 40 cover Materials - Housing - Inspection window Polyester foil Display light Supply through the sensor, voltage range see sensor operating instructions manual Indicating and adjustment module PLICSCOM...
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.
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