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Vega VEGACAL 62 User Manual

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Operating Instructions

Capacitive rod electrode for continuous
level measurement
VEGACAL 62
Profibus PA
Document ID: 30025

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Capacitive rod electrode for continuous level measurement VEGACAL 62 Profibus PA Document ID: 30025...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Connect the PC ......................39 Parameter adjustment with PACTware ................40 Parameter adjustment with AMS™ and PDM ..............41 Saving the parameter adjustment data ................41 8 Maintenance and fault rectification Maintenance ........................42 Rectify faults ........................42 VEGACAL 62 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 3 You can find them listed in chapter "Product descrip- tion". Instructions manuals for accessories and replacement parts Tip: To ensure reliable setup and operation of your VEGACAL 62, we offer accessories and replacement parts. The corresponding documenta- tions are: •...

  • Page 4: About This Document

    Action This arrow indicates a single action. Sequence of actions Numbers set in front indicate successive steps in a procedure. Battery disposal This symbol indicates special information about the disposal of bat- teries and accumulators. VEGACAL 62 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 5: For Your Safety

    During work on and with the device the required personal protective equipment must always be worn. Appropriate use VEGACAL 62 is a sensor for continuous level measurement. You can find detailed information about the area of application in chapter "Product description".

  • Page 6: Safety Label On The Instrument

    The environment management system is certified according to DIN EN ISO 14001. Please help us fulfill this obligation by observing the environmental instructions in this manual: • Chapter "Packaging, transport and storage" • Chapter "Disposal" VEGACAL 62 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 7: Product Description

    • Housing with electronics • Housing cover, optionally available with display and adjustment module Fig. 1: VEGACAL 62 - rod version with plastic housing Housing cover with integrated display and adjustment module (optional) Housing with electronics 3 Process fitting Type label...

  • Page 8: Principle Of Operation

    Principle of operation Area of application VEGACAL 62 is a level sensor for continuous level measurement in all areas of industry. The partly insulated probe is designed for measurement of bulk solids and can be also used in non-conductive liquids such as for example oil.

  • Page 9: Operation

    (also available as a download).A CD with the appropriate files can be ordered via e-mail under info@de.vega.com or by phone from one of the VEGA agencies under the order number "DRIVER.S". Operation The instrument can be adjusted with the following adjustment media: •...

  • Page 10: Packaging, Transport And Storage

    3 Product description • with the suitable VEGA DTM in conjunction with an adjustment software according to the FDT/DTM standard, e.g. PACTware and • with the adjustment program PDM Packaging, transport and storage Packaging Your instrument was protected by packaging during transport. Its capacity to handle normal loads during transport is assured by a test based on ISO 4180.
  • Page 11 Screwed flanges are available in different versions according to the following standards: DIN 2501, EN 1092-1, BS 10, ASME B 16.5, JIS B 2210-1984, GOST 12821-80. You can find additional information in the supplementary instructions manual "Flanges according to DIN-EN-ASME-JIS". VEGACAL 62 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 12: Mounting

    Rain and condensation water can thus drain off. This ap- plies mainly to outdoor mounting as well as installation in areas where high humidity is expected (e.g. through cleaning processes) or on cooled or heated vessels. Fig. 4: Measures against moisture ingress VEGACAL 62 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 13 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. VEGACAL 62 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 14: Mounting Instructions

    For this reason, mount the instrument at a position in the vessel where no disturbances, e.g. from filling openings, agitators, etc., can occur. This applies particularly to instrument versions with a longer probe. VEGACAL 62 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 15 4 Mounting Fig. 6: Inflowing medium VEGACAL 62 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 16: Connecting To Power Supply

    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. VEGACAL 62 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 17: Connection Procedure

    5. Insert the cable into the sensor through the cable entry 6. Lift the opening levers of the terminals with a screwdriver (see following illustration) 7. Insert the wire ends into the open terminals according to the wir- ing plan VEGACAL 62 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 18: Wiring Plan, Single Chamber Housing

    12. Screw the housing lid back on The electrical connection is finished. Wiring plan, single chamber housing The following illustrations apply to the non-Ex as well as to the Ex-ia version. VEGACAL 62 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 19 Fig. 9: Electronics and terminal compartment, single chamber housing Plug connector for VEGACONNECT (I²C interface) Spring-loaded terminals for connection of the external indication VEGADIS Ground terminal for connection of the cable screen Spring-loaded terminals for voltage supply VEGACAL 62 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 20: Wiring Plan, Double Chamber Housing

    Housing overview Fig. 11: Double chamber housing Housing cover, connection compartment Blind plug or plug M12 x 1 for VEGADIS 61 (optional) Housing cover, electronics compartment Filter element for air pressure compensation Cable gland VEGACAL 62 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 21 Terminals for VEGADIS 81 Terminal compartment I 2 C Fig. 13: Terminal compartment, double chamber housing Spring-loaded terminals for voltage supply Plug connector for VEGACONNECT (I²C interface) Ground terminal for connection of the cable screen VEGACAL 62 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 22: Wiring Plan, Double Chamber Housing Ex D

    Wiring plan, double chamber housing Ex d Housing overview Fig. 15: Double chamber housing Housing cover, connection compartment Blind plug or plug M12 x 1 for VEGADIS 61 (optional) Housing cover, electronics compartment Filter element for air pressure compensation Cable gland VEGACAL 62 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 23 Internal connection cable to the connection compartment Terminals for VEGADIS 81 Terminal compartment Fig. 17: Connection compartment, Ex-d-ia double chamber housing Spring-loaded terminals for power supply and cable screen Ground terminal for connection of the cable screen VEGACAL 62 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 24: Wiring Plan - Version Ip 66/Ip 68, 1 Bar

    Fig. 18: Wiring plan, Ex-d-ia double chamber housing Voltage supply, signal output 5.6 Wiring plan - version IP 66/IP 68, 1 bar Wire assignment, con- nection cable Fig. 19: Wire assignment, connection cable brown (+) and blue (-) to power supply or to the processing system Shielding VEGACAL 62 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 25: Set Up With The Display And Adjustment Module Plicscom

    4. Screw housing lid with inspection window tightly back on Disassembly is carried out in reverse order. The display and adjustment module is powered by the sensor, an ad- ditional connection is not necessary. VEGACAL 62 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 26: Adjustment System

    Adjustment system Fig. 21: Display and adjustment elements LC display Indication of the menu item number Adjustment keys • [OK] key: Key functions VEGACAL 62 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 27: Setup Steps

    Any values not confirmed with [OK] will not be saved. Setup steps Switch-on phase After VEGACAL 62 is connected to voltage supply or after voltage recurrence, the instrument carries out a self-check for approx. 30 seconds. The following steps are carried out: •...
  • Page 28 The actual level can then be calculated on the basis of these settings. VEGACAL 62 must be installed. A change of level is necessary for this adjustment. In the main menu item "Basic adjustment", the individual submenu items should be selected one after the other and provided with the correct parameter values.
  • Page 29 2. Accept the current measured value or move to the editing window with "Edit". To edit, set the cursor to the requested position with [->]. Set the requested % value with [+] and save with [OK]. The cursor jumps to the capacitance value. VEGACAL 62 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 30 Enter the requested parameters via the appropriate keys, save your settings and jump to the next menu item with the [->] key. Caution: Note the following if the VEGACAL 62 with corresponding approval is used as part of an overfill protection system according to WHG (Water Resources Act): If a linearisation curve is selected, the measuring signal is no longer necessarily linear to the filling height.
  • Page 31 Displayed value PA-Out 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". VEGACAL 62 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 32 Profibus transmits two values cyclically. The first value is determined value in the menu item "Channel". The selection of the additional cyclical value is made in the menu item "Additional PA value". The following values are available with radar, guided microwave and ultrasonic sensors: VEGACAL 62 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 33 Pressure (with pressure transmitters) • Distance (with radar and guided microwave) 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: VEGACAL 62 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 34 All additional settings are reset to the standard values of the Profibus PA specification. Special parameters All special parameters are reset to delivery status. Peak value indicator The min. and max. values are reset to the actual value. VEGACAL 62 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 35 • SIL activated • Measuring principle • Signal output Copy sensor data Copy sensor data? Service - PIN In this menu item, the PIN is activated/deactivated permanently. Entering a 4-digit PIN protects the sensor data against unauthorized VEGACAL 62 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 36 Date of last change using PC: Date of the last change of sensor parameters via PC Last change using PC • Sensor details, e.g. approval, process fitting, seal, measuring cell, measuring range, electronics, housing, cable entry, plug, cable length etc. Sensor characteristics Display now? VEGACAL 62 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 37: Menu Schematic

    Displayed value Backlight ▼ Primary Value Switched on Diagnostics Basic adjustment Display ▶ Diagnostics Service Info Peak value indicator Sensor status Trend recording Capacit. min.: 65.7 pF Presentation of the trend curve Capacit. max.: 782.4 pF VEGACAL 62 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 38: Saving The Parameter Adjustment Data

    They are thus available for multiple use or service purposes. If VEGACAL 62 is equipped with a display and adjustment module, the most important data can be read out of the sensor into the display and adjustment module.

  • Page 39: Set Up With Pactware And Other Adjustment Programs

    TWIST Fig. 23: Connection via VEGACONNECT externally I²C bus (com.) interface on the sensor I²C connection cable of VEGACONNECT VEGACONNECT 4 USB cable to the PC Necessary components: • VEGACAL 62 • PC with PACTware and suitable VEGA DTM VEGACAL 62 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 40: Parameter Adjustment With Pactware

    Saving/printing the project as well as import/export functions are also part of the standard version. In the full version there is also an extended print function for complete project documentation as well as a save function for measured value VEGACAL 62 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 41: Parameter Adjustment With Ams™ And Pdm

    It is recommended to document or save the parameter adjustment data. That way they are available for multiple use or service purposes. The VEGA DTM Collection and PACTware in the licensed, profession- al version provide suitable tools for systematic project documentation and storage.

  • Page 42: Maintenance And Fault Rectification

    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.
  • Page 43 Adjustment span Carry out a fresh adjustment and in- too small crease the distance between min. and max. adjustment E036 no operable sen- Carry out a software update or send sor software instrument for repair VEGACAL 62 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 44: Exchanging The Electronics Module

    Ex approval may be used. If there is no electronics module available on site, one can be ordered from the VEGA agency serving you. Sensor serial number The new electronics module must be loaded with the order data of the sensor.

  • Page 45: How To Proceed If A Repair Is Necessary

    Attach the completed form and, if need be, also a safety data sheet outside on the packaging • Please contact the agency serving you to get the address for the return shipment. You can find the agency on our home page www.vega.com. VEGACAL 62 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 46: Dismount

    Correct disposal avoids negative effects on humans and the environ- ment and ensures recycling of useful raw materials. Materials: see chapter "Technical data" If you have no way to dispose of the old instrument properly, please contact us concerning return and disposal. VEGACAL 62 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 47: Supplement

    Max. lateral load 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft) Max. torque (process fitting - thread) 100 Nm (73 lbf ft) Torque for NPT cable glands and Conduit tubes Ʋ Plastic housing max. 10 Nm (7.376 lbf ft) VEGACAL 62 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 48 -1 … +64 bar/-100 … 6400 kPa (-14.5 … 928 psig) Ʋ with screening tube adapter (PN1) 0 … +1 bar/0 … 100 kPa (0 … 14.5 psig) Process temperature VEGACAL 62 of -50 … +150 °C (-58 … +302 °F) 316L Process temperature (thread or flange -50 …...
  • Page 49 1 x plug M12 x 1 for external display and adjustment unit Spring-loaded terminals for wire cross- < 2.5 mm² (AWG 14) section Depending on the version M12 x 1, according to DIN 43650, Harting, 7/8" FF. VEGACAL 62 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 50 12 … 32 V DC Ʋ Ex ia instrument 12 … 24 V DC Ʋ Ex-d instrument 20 … 32 V DC Power supply by DP/PA segment coupler Max. number of sensors non-Ex/Ex 32/10 Electrical protective measures Protection rating VEGACAL 62 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 51: Profibus Pa

    Each Profibus instrument gets an unambiguous ident number (ID number) from the Profibus user organisation (PNO). This ID number is also included in the name of the GSD file. For VEGACAL 62 the ID number is 0x076E(hex) and the GSD file CL__076E.GSD. Optionally to this manufacturer- specific GSD file, PNO provides also a general so-called profile-specific GSD file.
  • Page 52 Select additional cyclic value Fig. 26: VEGACAL 62: Block diagram with AI (PA-OUT) value and additional cyclical value TB Transducer Block FB Function Block Module of the PA sensors For the cyclic data traffic, VEGACAL 62 provides the following modules: • AI (PA-OUT) – PA-OUT value of the FB1 after scaling • Additional Cyclic Value –...
  • Page 53 Possible cause code Profibus standard 0x00 bad - non-specific Flash-Update active 0x04 bad - configuration error – Adjustment error – Configuration error with PV-Scale (PV-Span too small) – Unit irregularity – Error in the linearization table VEGACAL 62 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 54 (non-cascade) - active ad- Hi-Alarm visory alarm - high limited 0x8d good (non-cascade) - active crit- Lo-Lo-Alarm ical alarm - low limited 0x8e good (non-cascade) - active crit- Hi-Hi-Alarm ical alarm - high limited VEGACAL 62 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 55: Dimensions

    9 mm/0.35 in higher Plastic housing (IP 66/IP 67) Aluminium housing Aluminium double chamber housing Stainless steel housing, electropolished Stainless steel housing - precision casting Stainless steel double chamber housing - precision casting VEGACAL 62 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 56 Stainless steel double chamber housing - precision casting G ¾, G 1, G 1½ ø 16 mm (0.63") 12 mm (0.47") Fig. 33: VEGACAL 62, threaded version G1 (ISO 228 T1) Sensor length, see chapter "Technical data" VEGACAL 62 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 57 ø 40 mm (1.58") Fig. 34: Temperature adapter ø 16 mm (0.63") ø 27 mm (1.06") Fig. 35: VEGACAL 62, screening tube, for example against strong condensation Length of the screening tube, see chapter "Technical data" VEGACAL 62 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 58 10 Supplement ø 27 mm (1.06") Fig. 36: VEGACAL 62, concentric tube, for example with small dielectric constant or for linearization = Concentric tube length, see chapter "Technical data" VEGACAL 62 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 59: Industrial Property Rights

    Les lignes de produits VEGA sont globalement protégées par des droits de propriété intellec- tuelle. Pour plus d'informations, on pourra se référer au site www.vega.com. VEGA lineas de productos están protegidas por los derechos en el campo de la propiedad indus- trial. Para mayor información revise la pagina web www.vega.com.

  • Page 60: Information

    Subject to change without prior notice © VEGA Grieshaber KG, Schiltach/Germany 2016 VEGA Grieshaber KG Phone +49 7836 50-0 Am Hohenstein 113...

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