Menu schematic ..... . . 37 Saving the parameter adjustment data ..39 VEGAPULS 63 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
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"Product description". Instructions manuals for accessories and replacement parts Tip: To ensure reliable setup and operation of your VEGAPULS 63, we offer accessories and replacement parts. The associated documents are: 27720 - VEGADIS 61 30176 - Electronics module VEGAPULS series 60 31088 - Flanges according to DIN-EN-ASME-JIS VEGAPULS 63 •...
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 63 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
During work on and with the device the required personal protection equipment must always be worn. 2.2 Appropriate use VEGAPULS 63 is a sensor for continuous level measurement. You can find detailed information on the application range in chapter "Product description".
VEGA instruments are generally upward and downward compatible. Sensor software for DTM VEGAPULS 63 HART, PA or FF R & TTE-Richtlinie 1999/5/EC: Not with version with increased sensitivity. VEGAPULS 63 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
Modifications not expressly approved by VEGA will lead to expiry of the operating licence according to FCC/IC. VEGAPULS 63 is in conformity with part 15 of the FCC directives and fulfills the RSS-210 regulations. Note the corresponding regulations for operation:...
DIN EN ISO 14001. Please help us fulfil this obligation by observing the environ- mental instructions in this manual: Chapter "Packaging, transport and storage" Chapter "Disposal" VEGAPULS 63 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
3 Product description 3 Product description 3.1 Configuration The VEGAPULS 63 radar sensor is available in two electronics Versions versions: Standard electronics type PS60KV Electronics with increased sensitivity type PS60KE The respective version can be determined by means of the type label on the electronics.
3 Product description Fig. 1: VEGAPULS 63 - flange version with Alu double chamber housing Housing cover with integrated PLICSCOM (optional) Housing with electronics Process fitting with encapsulated antenna system 3.2 Principle of operation VEGAPULS 63 is a radar sensor in K-band technology Area of application (emitting frequency approx.
Up to the time of installation, the packages must be left closed Storage and stored according to the orientation and storage markings on the outside. VEGAPULS 63 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
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Protected against solar radiation Avoiding mechanical shock and vibration Storage and transport temperature see "Supplement - Storage and transport temperature Technical data - Ambient conditions" Relative humidity 20 … 85 % VEGAPULS 63 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
The reference plane for the measuring range of the sensors is Measuring range the lower edge of the flange. Information: If the medium reaches the antenna, buildup can form on it and cause faulty measurements later on. VEGAPULS 63 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
flange screws on PTFE coated flanges. Tighten the screws moderately with the torque stated in the technical data. When mounting VEGAPULS 63, keep a distance of at least Mounting position 200 mm (7.874 in) to the vessel wall. If the sensor is installed in the center of dished or round vessel tops, multiple echoes can arise.
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Fig. 5: Vessel with conical bottom Do not mount the instruments in or above the filling stream. Inflowing medium Make sure that you detect the product surface, not the inflowing product. VEGAPULS 63 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
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Mounting on socket If the reflective properties of the medium are good, you can mount VEGAPULS 63 on a socket piece. You will find recommended values for socket heights in the following illustration. The socket end should be smooth and burr-free, if possible also rounded.
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If there are agitators in the vessel, a false echo storage should Agitators 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. VEGAPULS 63 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
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Make sure you provide the necessary upper vent hole in the surge pipe. The hole must be aligned so that it and the polarisation marking on the sensor are in the same plane (see illustration: "Pipe antenna system in a tank"). VEGAPULS 63 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
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Align the sensor in such a way that the polarisation marking on the process fitting is in the same plane as the tube holes or the tube connection openings (see illustration: "VEGAPULS in a bypass tube"). VEGAPULS 63 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
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4 Mounting 100% Fig. 12: VEGAPULS 63 in a bypass tube. The polarisation marking on the process fitting must be in one plane with the tube holes or the tube connection openings. Marking of the polarisation direction When the sensor is mounted on a bypass tube, the distance from VEGAPULS 63 to the upper tube connection should be approx.
The 4 … 20 mA current output is connected with standard two- wire cable without screen. If electromagnetic interference is expected which is above the test values of EN 61326 for industrial areas, screened cable should be used. VEGAPULS 63 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
1 cm (0.4 in) insulation from the ends of the individual wires 5 Insert the cable through the cable gland into the sensor 6 Lift the opening levers of the terminals with a screwdriver (see following illustration) VEGAPULS 63 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
12 Screw the housing cover on The electrical connection is finished. 5.3 Wiring plan, double chamber housing The following illustrations apply to the non-Ex as well as to the Ex-d version. VEGAPULS 63 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
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I ² C 5 6 7 8 Fig. 15: Electronics compartment, double chamber housing Plug connector for VEGACONNECT (I²C interface) Internal connection cable to the connection compartment Terminals for VEGADIS 61 VEGAPULS 63 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
Fig. 17: Wiring plan, double chamber housing Voltage supply Signal output 5.4 Switch on phase After connecting VEGAPULS 63 to power supply or after a Switch on phase voltage recurrence, the instrument carries out a self-check for approx. 30 seconds:...
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Output signal jumps briefly (approx. 10 seconds) to the set fault current Then the corresponding current is outputted to the cable (the value corresponds to the actual level as well as the settings already carried out, e.g. factory setting). VEGAPULS 63 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
4 Screw housing cover with inspection window tightly back Removal is carried out in reverse order. The indicating and adjustment module is powered by the sensor, an additional connection is not necessary. VEGAPULS 63 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
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Fig. 18: Installation of the indicating and adjustment module 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 63 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
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 63 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
PACTware or DTM. HART mode Standard Address 0 As VEGAPULS 63 is a distance measuring instrument, the Parameter adjustment distance from the sensor to the product surface is measured. To have the real product level displayed, an allocation of the measured distance to the percentage height must be made.
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Keep in mind that the max. level must lie below the dead band. 3 Save the settings with [OK] and move to "Medium selection" with [->]. VEGAPULS 63 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
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With "Liquids" these are "Storage tank", "Stilling tube", "Open vessel" or "Stirred vessel", with "Solid", "Silo" or "Bunker". Vessel form Storage tank Information: With VEGAPULS 63 with electronics version "Increased VEGAPULS 63 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
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1 Move from the measured value display to the main menu by pushing [OK]. 2 Select the menu item "Service" with [->] and confirm with [OK]. Now the menu item "False signal suppression" is displayed. VEGAPULS 63 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
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The menu item "Extended setting" offers the possibility to Extended setting/Quick optimise VEGAPULS 63 for applications in which the level level change changes very quickly. For this reason, select the function "Quick level change > 1 m/min.".
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The values of the following menu items are not reset to the reset values (see chart) with "Reset": Menu item Reset value no reset Lighting no reset Language no reset Sensor-specific basic adjustment. VEGAPULS 63 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
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"Indicating and adjustment module". Special parameters are parameters which are set customer-specifically on the service level with the adjustment software PACTware. VEGAPULS 63 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
Displayed value Display unit Scaling Lighting 0 % = 0.0 l Scaled Volume ▼ Switched off ▼ 100 % = 100.0 l ▼ Diagnostics Basic adjustment Display ▶ Diagnostics Service Info VEGAPULS 63 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
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Basic adjustment Display Diagnostics Service ▶ Info Sensor type Date of manufacture Last change using PC Sensor characteristics 4. August 2008 Software version Display now? Serial number 3.50 4. August 2008 12345678 VEGAPULS 63 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
They are hence available for multiple use or service purposes. If VEGAPULS 63 is equipped with an indicating and adjust- ment module, the most important data can be read out of the sensor into indicating and adjustment module. The procedure is described in the operating instructions manual "Indicating...
External connection via I²C interface TWIST Fig. 21: Connection via I²C connection cable I²C bus (com.) interface on the sensor I²C connection cable of VEGACONNECT VEGACONNECT USB cable to the PC VEGAPULS 63 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
With power supply units with integrated HART resistance (internal resistance approx. 250 Ω), an additional external resistance is not necessary. This applies, e. g. to the VEGA instruments VEGATRENN 149A, VEGADIS 371, VEGAMET 381). Also usual Ex separators are most of the time equipped with a sufficient current limitation resistor.
All currently available VEGA DTMs are provided in the DTM Collection on CD and can be obtained from the responsible VEGA agency for a token fee. This CD includes also the up-to- date PACTware version. The basic version of this DTM Collection incl.
However, should these measures not be successful, call the 24 hour service hotline VEGA service hotline in urgent cases under the phone no. +49 1805 858550. The hotline is available to you 7 days a week round-the-clock.
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à Exchange instrument or return instrument for repair Depending on the failure reason and measures taken, the Reaction after fault rec- steps described in chapter "Set up" must be carried out again, tification if necessary. VEGAPULS 63 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
Please ask the agency serving you for the address of your return shipment. You can find the respective agency on our website www.vega.com under: "Company - VEGA world- wide" VEGAPULS 63 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
Materials: see chapter "Technical data" If you have no possibility to dispose of the old instrument professionally, please contact us concerning return and disposal. VEGAPULS 63 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
22 mA < 500 Ω Load Integration time (63 % of the input 0 … 999 s, adjustable variable) Fulfilled NAMUR recommendations NE 43 With inductive load ohmic share min. 25 Ω/mH. VEGAPULS 63 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
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Max. emitted HF power of the antenna system - Pulse peak power < 2 mW - Pulse duration < 2 ns Time to output the correct level (with max. 10 % deviation) after a sudden level change. VEGAPULS 63 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
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0,5 m 20 m -3 mm -10 mm 0.394 in 0.118 in 1.640 ft 65.62 ft - 0.118 in -0.394 in Fig. 23: Deviation VEGAPULS 63 Incl. non-linearity, hysteresis and non-repeatability. VEGAPULS 63 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
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3.280 ft 65.62 ft - 0.590 in - 1.180 in Fig. 24: Deviation VEGAPULS 63 with increased sensitivity in mm, measuring range in m Influence of the ambient temperature to the sensor electronics Average temperature coefficient of the 0.03 %/10 K zero signal (temperature error) Influence of the superimposed gas and pressure to the accuracy...
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-25 … +130 °C (-13 … +266 °F) lated, process seal FKM (Viton) - TFM-PTFE hygienically encapsu- -40 … +130 °C (-40 … +266 °F) lated, process seal EPDM Not suitable for SIL applications. VEGAPULS 63 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
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20 … 72 V DC, 20 … 253 V AC, 50/60 Hz Max. power consumption 4 VA; 2.1 W Electrical protective measures IP 66/IP 67 Protection Tested according to the regulations of German Lloyd, GL directive 2. VEGAPULS 63 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
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Depending on the version, instruments with approvals can have different technical data. For these instruments, the corresponding approval documents have to be taken into account. These are part of the delivery or can be downloaded via the serial number search under www.vega.com. VEGAPULS 63 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire...
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