Vega VEGAPULS SR 68 Quick Setup Manual

Radar sensor for continuous level measurement of bulk solids
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Quick setup guide
Radar sensor for continuous level
measurement of bulk solids
VEGAPULS SR 68
4 ... 20 mA/HART - two-wire
Document ID: 47159

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  • Page 1 Quick setup guide Radar sensor for continuous level measurement of bulk solids VEGAPULS SR 68 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire Document ID: 47159...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    You can find supplementary information in the corresponding, more detailed Operating Instructions Manual as well as the Safety Manual that comes with instruments with SIL qualification. These manuals are available on the supplied DVD or in the download area of "www.vega. com". Operating instructions VEGAPULS SR 68 - 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire: Document-ID 38294 Editing status of the quick setup guide: 2016-02-04 VEGAPULS SR 68 •...
  • Page 3: For Your Safety

    During work on and with the device the required personal protective equipment must always be worn. Appropriate use VEGAPULS SR 68 is a sensor for continuous level measurement. You can find detailed information about the area of application in chapter "Product description". Operational reliability is ensured only if the instrument is properly used according to the specifications in the operating instructions manual as well as possible supplementary instructions.
  • Page 4: Ce Conformity

    (e.g. electrically conductive coating) • Manholes and flanges on the vessel must be closed and sealed to avoid penetration of the radar signal • The instrument should be preferably mounted on top of the vessel with antenna orientation downward VEGAPULS SR 68 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...
  • Page 5: Radio License For Usa/Canada

    That is why we have introduced an environment management system with the goal of continuously improving company environmental pro- tection. 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" VEGAPULS SR 68 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...
  • Page 6: Product Description

    Alternatively, you can access the data via your smartphone: • Download the smartphone app "VEGA Tools" from the "Apple App Store" or the "Google Play Store" • Scan the Data Matrix code on the type label of the instrument or • Enter the serial number manually in the app VEGAPULS SR 68 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...
  • Page 7: Mounting

    On the version with rinsing air connection, make sure that the holes in the antenna and in the process fitting coincide. This ensures a suf- ficient air flow (the air is led through the holes to the feed system. A rinsing of the whole parabolic antenna is not intended). Fig. 2: Dismounting, parabolic antenna Connection piece Compression nut Counter nut Parabolic antenna VEGAPULS SR 68 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...
  • Page 8: Mounting Preparations

    The untwist guards inserted on site must hence be used again. Depending on temperature range and antenna material, these are spring rings according to DIN 217 or wedge lock washers according to DIN 25 201. VEGAPULS SR 68 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...
  • Page 9: Mounting Instructions

    Connection piece Compression nut Counter nut Parabolic antenna Mounting instructions Mounting 1. Distance from the vessel wall > 200 mm, the antenna should protrude > 10 mm into the vessel VEGAPULS SR 68 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...
  • Page 10 Fig. 5: Distance of the antenna to the vessel wall/vessel ceiling 2. Note min. socket diameter depending on the socket length 3. Note the instructions for sealing For further information see chapter "Mounting". VEGAPULS SR 68 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...
  • Page 11: Connecting To Power Supply

    1 cm (0.4 in) of insulation from the ends of the individual wires 5. Insert the cable into the sensor through the cable entry Fig. 6: Connection steps 5 and 6 - Single chamber housing VEGAPULS SR 68 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...
  • Page 12: Wiring Plan, Single Chamber Housing

    10. Reinsert the display and adjustment module, if one was installed 11. Screw the housing lid back on The electrical connection is finished. Wiring plan, single chamber housing The following illustration applies to the non-Ex as well as to the Ex-ia version. VEGAPULS SR 68 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...
  • Page 13 Fig. 8: Electronics and terminal compartment, single chamber housing Voltage supply, signal output For display and adjustment module or interface adapter For external display and adjustment unit Ground terminal for connection of the cable screen VEGAPULS SR 68 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...
  • Page 14: Set Up With The Display And Adjustment Module

    The display and adjustment module is powered by the sensor, an ad- ditional connection is not necessary. Fig. 9: Installing the display and adjustment module in the electronics compart- ment of the single chamber housing VEGAPULS SR 68 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...
  • Page 15: Parameter Adjustment

    2. Select in the menu item "Medium" the medium of your applica- tion, for example "Powder/Dust". 3. Select in the menu item "Application" the vessel, the application and the vessel form, for example, silo. 4. Carry out the adjustment in the menu items "Min. adjustment" and "Max. adjustment". VEGAPULS SR 68 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...
  • Page 16 With the adjustment software PACTware and the PC, the high resolu- tion echo curve can be displayed and used to recognize signal changes during operation. In addition, the echo curve of setup can be displayed in the echo curve window and compared with the current echo curve. VEGAPULS SR 68 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...
  • Page 17 The level would then no longer be detectable in this area. If a false signal suppression has already been saved in the sensor, the following menu window appears when selecting "False signal suppression": VEGAPULS SR 68 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...
  • Page 18 ≤ 3.6 mA Current output - Min. current 3.8 mA Min./Max. Max. current 20.5 mA Lock adjustment Released Menu - Display Menu item Default setting Language Order-specific Displayed value Filling height in % Backlight Switched on VEGAPULS SR 68 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...
  • Page 19 HART mode Address 0 Copy instrument set- tings Menu - Info Menu item Parameter Device name VEGAPULS 6. Instrument version Hardware and software version Date of manufacture Date Instrument features Order-specific characteristics VEGAPULS SR 68 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...
  • Page 20: Supplement

    Ʋ for 18 V< U < 36 V ≤ 1.0 V (16 … 400 Hz) Permissible residual ripple - Ex-d-ia instrument Ʋ for 18 V< U < 36 V ≤ 1 V (16 … 400 Hz) Load resistor Ʋ Calculation )/0.022 A Ʋ Example - Non-Ex instrument with (24 V - 9.6 V)/0.022 A = 655 Ω = 24 V DC VEGAPULS SR 68 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...
  • Page 21 Notes VEGAPULS SR 68 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...
  • Page 22 Notes VEGAPULS SR 68 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...
  • Page 23 Notes VEGAPULS SR 68 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...
  • Page 24: 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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