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Vega VEGACAL 66 Operating Instructions Manual

Capacitive cable electrode for continuous level measurement 4 ... 20 ma/hart - two-wire
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Operating Instructions

Capacitive cable electrode for
continuous level measurement
VEGACAL 66
4 ... 20 mA/HART - two-wire
Document ID: 30036

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Capacitive cable electrode for continuous level measurement VEGACAL 66 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire Document ID: 30036...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Connect the PC ......................39 Parameter adjustment with PACTware ................40 7.3 Parameter adjustment with AMS™ and PDM ..............41 Saving the parameter adjustment data ................42 8 Maintenance and fault rectification 8.1 Maintenance ........................43 Rectify faults ........................43 VEGACAL 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...
  • Page 3 The corresponding documenta- tions are: • 27720 - VEGADIS 61 • 30531 - Electronics module VEGACAL series 60 • 34296 - Protective cover • 31088 - Flanges according to DIN-EN-ASME-JIS Editing status: 2016-02-19 VEGACAL 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...

  • Page 4: About This Document

    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 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...

  • Page 5: For Your Safety

    During work on and with the device the required personal protective equipment must always be worn. Appropriate use VEGACAL 66 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 6: Safety Label On The Instrument

    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" VEGACAL 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...

  • Page 7: Product Description

    Housing with electronics • Housing cover, optionally available with display and adjustment module Fig. 1: VEGACAL 66 - cable version with plastic housing Housing cover with integrated display and adjustment module (optional) Housing with electronics 3 Process fitting VEGACAL 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...

  • Page 8: Principle Of Operation

    Principle of operation Area of application VEGACAL 66 is a level sensor for use in non-abrasive liquids and bulk solids. The cable probe is fully insulated and the proven mechanical con- struction offers high functional safety.

  • Page 9: Operation

    This function is generally not available for approved instruments. Operation The instrument can be adjusted with the following adjustment media: • With the display and adjustment module • with the suitable VEGA DTM in conjunction with an adjustment software according to the FDT/DTM standard, e.g. PACTware and • With manufacturer-specific adjustment programs AMS™ or PDM • With a HART handheld VEGACAL 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...

  • Page 10: Packaging, Transport And Storage

    You can find further information in the operating instructions "Interface adapter VEGACONNECT" (Document-ID 32628). VEGADIS 82 VEGADIS 82 is suitable for measured value indication and adjustment of sensors with HART protocol. It is looped into the 4 … 20 mA/HART signal cable. VEGACAL 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...
  • Page 11 GADIS 82" (Document-ID 45300). Protective cap The protective cover protects the sensor housing against soiling and intense heat from solar radiation. You will find additional information in the supplementary instructions manual "Protective cover" (Document-ID 34296). Screwed flanges are available in different versions according to the Flanges 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 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...

  • Page 12: Mounting

    Fig. 4: Measures against moisture ingress VEGACAL 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...
  • Page 13 Prior to setup you have to replace these protective caps with ap- proved cable glands or close the openings with suitable blind plugs. VEGACAL 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...

  • 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 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...
  • Page 15 4 Mounting Fig. 6: Inflowing medium VEGACAL 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...

  • Page 16: Connecting To Power Supply

    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 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...

  • Page 17: Connection Procedure

    4. Remove approx. 10 cm (4 in) of the cable mantle, strip approx. 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 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 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...

  • 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 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...
  • 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 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...

  • Page 20: Wiring Plan, Double Chamber Housing

    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 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...
  • Page 21 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 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...

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

    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 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...
  • 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 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...

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

    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 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...

  • 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 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...

  • 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 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...

  • Page 27: Setup Steps

    Approx. 60 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. Setup steps Switch-on phase After connecting VEGACAL 66 to power supply or after a voltage recurrence, the instrument carries out a self-check for approx. 30 seconds: • Internal check of the electronics •...
  • Page 28 The actual level can then be calculated on the basis of these settings. VEGACAL 66 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 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...
  • 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 66 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. This must be considered by the...
  • Page 31 100 % = 100.0 l 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 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...
  • Page 32 The trend recording is not activated when being shipped. It must be started by the user via the menu item "Start trend curve". Service - Current output In the menu item "Current output" you determine the behaviour of the current output during operation and in case of failure. The following options are available: VEGACAL 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...
  • Page 33 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. VEGACAL 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...
  • Page 34 The following languages are available, e.g. in software version 3.50: • Deutsch • English • Français • Espanõl • Pycckuu • Italiano • Netherlands • Japanese • Chinese Language German VEGACAL 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...
  • Page 35 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 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. VEGACAL 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...
  • 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 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...

  • Page 37: Menu Schematic

    100 % = 005.0 hl 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 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...

  • Page 38: Saving The Parameter Adjustment Data

    They are thus available for multiple use or service purposes. If VEGACAL 66 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

    Fig. 23: Connection via VEGACONNECT externally I²C bus (com.) interface on the sensor I²C connection cable of VEGACONNECT VEGACONNECT USB cable to the PC Necessary components: • VEGACAL 66 • PC with PACTware and suitable VEGA DTM VEGACAL 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...

  • Page 40: Parameter Adjustment With Pactware

    • Power supply unit or processing system Note: 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. Common Ex separators are also usually equipped with a sufficient current limitation resistance. In such cases, VEGACONNECT 4 can be connected parallel to the 4 … 20 mA cable. Parameter adjustment with PACTware...

  • Page 41: Parameter Adjustment With Ams™ And Pdm

    Parameter adjustment with AMS™ and PDM For VEGA sensors, instrument descriptions for the adjustment programs AMS™ and PDM are available as DD or EDD. The instru- ment descriptions are already implemented in the current versions of AMS™ and PDM. For older versions of AMS™ and PDM, a free-of-charge download is available via Internet. Move to www.vega.com. VEGACAL 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...

  • Page 42: Saving The Parameter Adjustment Data

    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. VEGACAL 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...

  • Page 43: 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. The service is free, only standard call charges are incurred.
  • Page 44 - exchange the instrument or return it for repair Fig. 26: Check the resistance in the probe Shielding Measuring probe Ground potential In Ex applications, the regulations for the wiring of intrinsically safe circuits must be observed. VEGACAL 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...

  • Page 45: Exchanging The Electronics Module

    In both cases, the sensor serial number is needed. The serial num- bers are stated on the type label of the instrument or on the delivery note. Information: When loading on site, first of all the order data must be downloaded from the Internet (see operating instructions manual "Electronics module"). VEGACAL 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...

  • Page 46: 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 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...

  • Page 47: Dismounting Steps

    WEEE directive. 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 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...

  • Page 48: Supplement

    1 NPT, 1½ NPT (ASME B1.20.1) Ʋ Flanges DIN from DN 50, ASME from 2" Weight Ʋ Instrument weight (depending on 0.8 … 4 kg (0.18 … 8.82 lbs) process fitting) Ʋ Gravity weight 900 g (32 oz) Ʋ Cable weight: ø 8 mm (0.315 in) 180 g/m (1.9 oz/ft) Sensor length (L) 0.4 … 35 m (1.312 … 114.8 ft) Max. tensile load (cable) Ʋ PTFE fully insulated: ø 8 mm 10 KN (2248 lbf) (0.315 in) VEGACAL 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...
  • Page 49 Linearity error < 0.25 % of the complete measuring range Ambient conditions Ambient, storage and transport tempera- -40 … +80 °C (-40 … +176 °F) ture Process conditions Process pressure -1 … 40 bar/-100 … 4000 kPa (-14.5 … 580 psig) Process temperature VEGACAL 66 of -50 … +150 °C (-58 … +302 °F) 316L VEGACAL 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...
  • Page 50 – 1 x closing cap ½ NPT, 1 x blind plug ½ NPT, 1 x blind plug M16 x 1.5 or optionally 1 x plug M12 x 1 for exter- nal display and adjustment unit – 1 x plug (depending on the version), 1 x blind plug M20 x 1.5; 1 x blind plug M16 x 1.5 or optionally avail- able with 1 x plug M12 x 1 for external display and adjustment unit Spring-loaded terminals for wire cross- < 2.5 mm² (AWG 14) section Electromechanical data - version IP 66/IP 68 (1 bar) Cable entry Ʋ Single chamber housing 1 x IP 68 cable gland M20 x 1.5; 1 x blind plug M20 x 1.5 Depending on the version M12 x 1, according to DIN 43650, Harting, 7/8" FF. VEGACAL 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...
  • Page 51 Ʋ Inspection window Polyester foil Voltage supply Operating voltage 12 … 36 V DC Ω 1000 Fig. 28: Voltage diagram HART load Voltage limit Ex-ia instrument Voltage limit non-Ex/Ex-d instrument Operating voltage VEGACAL 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...
  • Page 52 PACTware for applications according to SIL. Functional safety according to IEC 61508-4 Ʋ Single channel architecture (1oo1D) up to SIL2 Ʋ double channel diversitary redundant up to SIL3 architecture (1oo2D) You can find detailed information in the supplied Safety Manual of the instrument series or under "www.vega.com", "Downloads", "Approvals". Approvals Instruments with approvals can have different technical specifications depending on the version. VEGACAL 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...

  • Page 53: Dimensions

    10 Supplement For that reason the associated approval documents of these instruments have to be carefully noted. They are part of the delivery or can be downloaded under www.vega.com, "VEGA Tools" and "Instrument search" as well as in the general download area. 10.2 Dimensions Housing in protection IP 66/IP 68 (0.2 bar) ~ 87 mm (3.43") ~ 69 mm ø...
  • Page 54 Fig. 30: Housing version with protection rating IP 66/IP 68 (1 bar) - with integrated display and adjustment module the housing is 9 mm/0.35 in higher Aluminium housing Stainless steel housing - precision casting Stainless steel double chamber housing - precision casting VEGACAL 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...
  • Page 55 10 Supplement G 1½ ø 8 mm (0.32") ø 30 mm (1.18") Fig. 31: VEGACAL 66, threaded version G1 (ISO 228 T1) = Sensor length, see chapter "Technical data" VEGACAL 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...
  • Page 56 10 Supplement ø 16 mm (0.63") ø 27 mm (1.06") Fig. 32: VEGACAL 66, screening tube, for example against strong condensation Length of the screening tube, see chapter "Technical data" VEGACAL 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...

  • Page 57: 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 58 Notes VEGACAL 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...
  • Page 59 Notes VEGACAL 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...

  • 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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