This manual is available on the supplied DVD or in the download area under "www.vega.com". Operating instructions VEGAFLEX 82 - 4 … 20 mA/HART - Four- wire - Rod and cable probe: Document-ID 41830 Editing status of the quick setup guide: 2014-03-17...
During work on and with the device the required personal protective equipment must always be worn. Appropriate use VEGAFLEX 82 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.
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" VEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
Go to www.vega.com, "VEGA Tools" and "Instrument search". Enter the serial number. 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" VEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
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2 Product description • Scan the Data Matrix code on the type label of the instrument or • Enter the serial number manually in the app VEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
Mounting instructions Installation position Mount VEGAFLEX 82 in such a way that the distance to vessel instal- lations or to the vessel wall is at least 300 mm (12 in). In non-metallic vessels, the distance to the vessel wall should be at least 500 mm (19.7 in).
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Fig. 3: Installation in non-metallic vessel Flange Metal sheet Concrete vessel When installed in thick concrete ceilings, VEGAFLEX 82 should be mounted front flush to the lower edge. In concrete silos, the distance to the wall should be at least 500 mm (20 in). VEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
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Check if this is relevant for your measurement. In such cases, always carry out a false signal suppression after instal- lation. You can find further information under "Setup procedure". _ < DN40 ... DN150 _ < > DN150 ... DN200 Fig. 5: Mounting socket VEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
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3 Mounting When welding the socket, make sure that the socket is flush with the vessel top. Fig. 6: Socket must be installed flush Unfavourable installation 2 Socket flush - optimum installation VEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
When the screwdriver is released, the terminal closes again. 6. Check the hold of the wires in the terminals by lightly pulling on them VEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
Terminal Function Polarity Voltage supply Voltage supply 4 … 20 mA output (active) 4 … 20 mA output (passive) Mass - output Function ground with installa- tion according to CSA VEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
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Fig. 9: Connection compartment with double chamber housing with low voltage Terminal Function Polarity Voltage supply Voltage supply 4 … 20 mA output (active) 4 … 20 mA output (passive) Mass - output Function ground with installa- tion according to CSA VEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
The display and adjustment module is powered by the sensor, an ad- ditional connection is not necessary. Fig. 10: Installing the display and adjustment module in the electronics compart- ment of the single chamber housing VEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
If your instrument is only suitable for a certain medium, this menu item is not visible. Application In this menu item, you can select the application. You can choose between level measurement and interface measurement. You can VEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
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They represent the correlation between the level percentage and vessel volume. The linearization applies for the measured value indication and the current output. By activating the suitable curve, the percentage vessel volume is displayed correctly. VEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
0.2 … 1.5 mm² (AWG 24 … 16) Voltage supply Operating voltage Ʋ Version for low voltage 9.6 … 48 V DC, 20 … 42 V AC, 50/60 Hz Ʋ Version for mains voltage 90 … 253 V AC, 50/60 Hz Interpolation protection Integrated Max. power consumption 4 VA; 2.1 W VEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...