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Vega VEGAPULS 66 Operating Instructions Manual

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VEGAPULS 66
Profibus PA
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions VEGAPULS 66 Profibus PA Document ID: 36521 Radar...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Connect the PC ......48 Parameter adjustment with PACTware ... . 48 Saving the parameter adjustment data ... . 49 VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus...
  • Page 3 Safety instructions for Ex areas Please note the Ex-specific safety information for installation and operation in Ex areas. These safety instructions are part of the operating instructions manual and come with the Ex-approved instruments. Editing status: 2012-02-08 VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus...

  • Page 4: About This Document

    This symbol indicates special instructions for Ex applications. List 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 66 • Profibus...

  • Page 5: For Your Safety

    During work on and with the device the required personal protective equipment must always be worn. 2.2 Appropriate use VEGAPULS 66 is a sensor for continuous level measurement. You can find detailed information on the application range in chapter "Product description".

  • Page 6: Ce Conformity

    Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer will lead to expiry of the operating licence according to FCC/IC. The instrument is in conformity with RSS-210 of the IC regulations. The instrument may only be operated in closed vessels made of metal, concrete, or fibre-reinforced plastic. VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus...

  • Page 7: Environmental Instructions

    The environment management system is certified according to DIN EN ISO 14001. Please help us fulfil this obligation by observing the environmental instructions in this manual: Chapter "Packaging, transport and storage" Chapter "Disposal" VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus...

  • Page 8: Product Description

    Delivery date (HTML) Order-specific instrument features (HTML) Operating instructions at the time of shipment (PDF) Order-specific sensor data for an electronics exchange (XML) Test certificate "Measuring Accuracy" (PDF) Go to www.vega.com, "Service" "VEGA Tools" and "serial number search". VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus...

  • Page 9: Principle Of Operation

    Ex-specific "Safety instructions" (with Ex versions) if necessary, further certificates 3.2 Principle of operation The VEGAPULS 66 is a radar sensor for continuous level measure- Application area ment of liquids under difficult process conditions. It is suitable for applications in storage tanks, process vessels or standpipes. The instrument can be used universally thanks to the different antenna...

  • Page 10: Packaging, Transport And Storage

    The interface adapter VEGACONNECT enables the connection of communication-capable instruments to the USB interface of a PC. For parameter adjustment of these instruments, an adjustment software such as PACTware with VEGA-DTM is required. You can find further information in the operating instructions "Interface adapter VEGACONNECT" (Document-ID 32628).
  • Page 11 Electronics module for radar sensors of VEGAPULS series 60. An own version is available for each type of signal output. You can find further information in the operating instructions "Electronics module VEGAPULS series 60" (Document-ID 36801). VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus...

  • Page 12: Mounting

    The emitted radar impulses of the radar sensor are electromagnetic waves. The polarisation plane is the direction of the electrical wave component. By turning the instrument in the connection flange or mounting boss, the polarisation can be used to reduce the effects of false echoes. VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus...
  • Page 13 Fig. 2: Position of the polarisation plane of VEGAPULS 66 Marking hole When mounting the VEGAPULS 66, keep a distance of at least Mounting position 500 mm (19.69 in) to the vessel wall. If the sensor is installed in the center of dished or round vessel tops, multiple echoes can arise.
  • Page 14 Fig. 4: Vessel with conical bottom Inflowing medium Do not mount the instruments in or above the filling stream. Make sure that you detect the product surface, not the inflowing product. VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus...
  • Page 15 10 mm (0.4 in) out of the socket. Fig. 6: Recommended socket mounting If the socket height cannot be maintained, an antenna extension will be necessary. This prevents from false reflections of the socket piece. VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus...
  • Page 16 4 Mounting Fig. 7: Tube extension Tip: VEGAPULS 66 is optionally also available with antenna extension. The antenna length can thus be selected such that the antenna end protrudes 10 mm (0.4 in) out of the socket. Sensor orientation Align the sensor in liquids as vertical as possible to the product surface to achieve optimum measurement.
  • Page 17 If foams are causing measurement errors, the biggest possible radar antenna should be used. As an alternative, sensors with guided microwave can be used. These are unaffected by foam generation and are best suited for such applications. VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus...
  • Page 18 Thread or flange on the instrument Vent hole Holes Weld joint Welding neck flange Ball valve with complete opening Fastening of the surge pipe Instructions for orientation: Note marking of the polarisation plane on the sensor VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus...
  • Page 19 Diameter should be constant over the complete length Measurement in the by- An alternative to measurement in a surge pipe is measurement in a pass bypass tube outside of the vessel. VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus...
  • Page 20 The 100 % point must not be above the upper tube connection to the vessel The 0 % point must not be below the lower tube connection to the vessel Min. distance sensor reference plane to the upper edge upper tube connection > 300 mm VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus...
  • Page 21 Information: The distance piece must only be incorporaed up to max. 50 mm in the vessel installation. Only then, a reliable temperature decoupling is guaranteed. VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus...
  • Page 22 4 Mounting Fig. 13: Mounting of the instrument with insulated vessels. Electronics housing Distance piece Vessel insulation VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus...

  • Page 23: Connecting To The Bus System

    In the connection box or T- distributor, the screen of the short stub to the sensor must not be VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus...

  • Page 24: Connect

    1 cm (0.4 in) of insulation from the ends of the individual wires Insert the cable into the sensor through the cable entry Fig. 14: Connection steps 5 and 6 Insert the wire ends into the terminals according to the wiring plan VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus...

  • Page 25: Wiring Plan, Single Chamber Housing

    Fig. 15: Electronics and connection compartment, single chamber housing Voltage supply, signal output For indicating and adjustment module or interface adapter Selection switch for bus address For external indicating and adjustment unit Ground terminal for connection of the cable screen VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus...

  • Page 26: Wiring Plan, Double Chamber Housing

    Connection compart- ment Fig. 17: Connection compartment, double chamber housing Voltage supply, signal output For indicating and adjustment module or interface adapter Ground terminal for connection of the cable screen VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus...

  • Page 27: Wiring Plan With Double Chamber Housing Ex D

    Fig. 19: Electronics compartment, double chamber housing Internal connection to the connection compartment Contact pins for the indicating and adjustment module or interface adapter Selection switch for bus address Internal connection to the plug connector for external indicating and adjustment unit (optional) VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus...
  • Page 28 Fig. 21: Top view of the plug connector Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4 Contact pin Colour connection Terminal, electronics cable in the sensor module Pin 1 Brown Pin 2 White Pin 3 Blue Pin 4 Black VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus...

  • Page 29: Wiring Plan - Version Ip 66/Ip 68, 1 Bar

    The address setting is carried out either via: The address selection switch in the electronics compartment of the instrument (address setting via hardware) The indicating and adjustment module (address setting via software) PACTware/DTM (address setting via software) VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus...

  • Page 30: Switch-On Phase

    The addressing procedure is described in the operating instructions manual "Indicating and adjustment module. 5.8 Switch-on phase After VEGAPULS 66 is connected to the bus system, the instrument carries out a self-test for approx. 30 seconds. The following steps are carried out:...

  • Page 31: Insert Indicating And Adjustment Module

    Removal is carried out in reverse order. The indicating and adjustment module is powered by the sensor, an additional connection is not necessary. Fig. 24: Insertion of the indicating and adjustment module with single chamber housing into the electronics compartment VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus...
  • Page 32 In the connection compartment (with Ex d version not possible) 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 66 • Profibus...

  • Page 33: Adjustment System

    The functions of the individual keys are shown in the above illustration. 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 66 • Profibus...

  • Page 34: Parameter Adjustment

    With bulk solids, these are dust generation, material cone and additional echoes from the vessel wall. To adapt the sensor to these different measuring conditions, the selection "Liquid" or "Bulk solid" should be made in this menu item. VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus...
  • Page 35 Setup: large-volumed, upright cylindrical, spherical Product speed: slow filling and emptying Process/measurement conditions: Condensation Smooth product surface Max. requirement to the measurement accuracy Storage tanke with product circulation: Setup: large-volumed, upright cylindrical, spherical Product speed: slow filling and emptying VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus...
  • Page 36 Vessel: narrow installation situation Process/measurement conditions: Condensation, buildup on the antenna Foam generation Standpipe: Product speed: very fast filling and emptying Vessel: Vent hole Joins like flanges, weld joints Shifting of the running time in the tube Process/measurement conditions: VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus...
  • Page 37 Ice and condensation on the antenna possible Spiders and insect nestle in the antennas Floating material and animals sporadically on the water surface Open flume (flow measurement): Gauge rate of change: slow gauge change Process/measurement conditions: VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus...
  • Page 38 The following features form the basis of the applications: Silo (slim and high): Vessel of metal: weld joints Process/measurement conditions: Filling too close to the sensor System noise with completely empty silo increased Automatic false signal suppression with partly filled vessel Bunker (large-volumed): VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus...
  • Page 39 Enter the requested parameters via the appropriate keys, save your settings with [OK] and jump to the next menu item with the [ESC] and the [->] key. VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus...
  • Page 40 These settings can be made ahead of time without the instrument having to be installed. Setup/Min. adjustment Proceed as follows: Select the menu item "Setup" with [->] and confirm with [OK]. Now select with [->] the menu item "Min. adjustment" and confirm with [OK]. VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus...
  • Page 41 The cursor jumps now to the distance value. Enter the appropriate distance value in m (corresponding to the percentage value) for the full vessel. Keep in mind that the max. level must lie below the min. distance to the antenna edge. VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus...
  • Page 42 The signal strength enables an evaluation of the quality of the measurement. The "False signal suppression" displays the saved false echoes (see menu "Additional settings") of the empty vessel with signal strength in "dB" over the measuring range. VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus...
  • Page 43 Proceed as follows: Select the menu item "Additional settins" with [->] and confirm with [OK]. With [->] you have to select the menu item "False signal suppression" and confirm with [OK]. Confirm again with [OK]. VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus...
  • Page 44 When selecting "Extend", the distance to the product surface of the created false signal suppression is displayed. This value can now be changed and the false signal suppression can be extended to this range. VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus...
  • Page 45 Delivery status: Restoring the parameter settings at the time of shipment from the factory incl. the order-specific settings. A created false signal suppression, user-programmable linearization curve, measured value memory as well as event memory will be deleted. VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus...
  • Page 46 Peak values measured value: Resetting of the measured min. and max. distances to the actual measured value. Select the requested reset function [->] and confirm with [OK]. The following table shows the default values of VEGAPULS 66: Menu Menu item...

  • Page 47: Saving The Parameter Adjustment Data

    If it is necessary to exchange a sensor, the indicating and adjustment module is inserted into the replacement instrument and the data are likewise written into the sensor via the menu item "Copy sensor data". VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus...

  • Page 48: Setup With Pactware

    DTM Collection. Furthermore, not all described functions are included in older firmware versions. You can download the latest instrument software from our homepage. A description of the update procedure is also available in the Internet. VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus...

  • Page 49: Saving The Parameter Adjustment Data

    The standard version is available as a free-of-charge download under http://www.vega.com. The full version is available on CD from the agency serving you. 7.3 Saving the parameter adjustment data We recommend documenting or saving the parameter adjustment data via PACTware.

  • Page 50: Set Up With Other Systems

    Device descriptions as Enhanced Device Description (EDD) are available for DD adjustment programs such as, for example, AMS™ and PDM. A free-of-charge download of these files is available via Internet. Move via www.vega.com and "Downloads" to "Software". VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus...

  • Page 51: Diagnosis, Asset Management And Service

    Changes in the measurement conditions during operation or buildup on the antenna can thus be recognized. The echo curve of setup is stored via: PC with PACTware/DTM Control system with EDD Indicating and adjustment module VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus...

  • Page 52: Asset Management Function

    This status message is always active. A deactivation by the user is not possible. Out of specification: The measured value is unstable because the instrument specification is exceeded (e.g. electronics temperature). This status message is inactive by default. Activation by the user via PACTware/DTM or EDD is possible. VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus...
  • Page 53 Send instrument for repair Bit 4 F040 l Hardware defect l Exchange of the electronics Error in the electronics l Send instrument for repair Bit 5 F080 l General software er- l Separate operating voltage briefly VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus...
  • Page 54 Operating voltage too l Separate operating voltage briefly Function check The following table shows the error codes and text messages in the status message "Function check" and provides information on causes as well as corrective measures. VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus...
  • Page 55 Exchange of the electro- nics Error in the l Send instrument for repair non-active li- nearization table M502 l Hardware error EEPROM l Exchange of the electro- nics Error in the diagnosis me- l Send instrument for repair mory VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus...

  • Page 56: Remove Interferences

    In many case, the failure reasons can thus be determined and faults rectified. Treatment of measure- The below tables show typical examples of application-relevant ment errors with liquids measurement errors with liquids. The measurement errors are differentiated according to the following: Constant level Filling Emptying VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus...
  • Page 57 Amplitude or position of a false l Determine the reason for the echo has changed (e.g. con- changed false echoes, carry densation, buildup); false sig- out false signal suppression, e. nal suppression no longer g. with condensation matches VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus...
  • Page 58 Varying condensation or con- l Carry out a false signal sup- jumps sporadically to tamination on the antenna pression or increase false sig- 100 % during filling nal suppression with condensation/contamination in time the close range by editing VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus...
  • Page 59 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 also available outside the normal working hours on seven days a week around the clock.

  • Page 60: Exchanging The Electronics Module

    You can find detailed information on our homepage www. vega.com. Load sensor software to Go under "www.vega.com/downloads" to "Software" Select under "plics sensors and instruments", "Firmware updates" your instrument series and software version Load the zip file via the right mouse key with "Save target as", for example, on the desktop of your PC Go with the right mouse key to the folder and select "Extract all"...

  • Page 61: How To Proceed In Case Of Repair

    Prepare update Connecting the sensor to voltage supply and via the interface adapter to the PC Start PACTware and go via the menu "Project" to the VEGA project assistant Select "USB", "Create new project" and "Set instrument online" Activate the project assistant with "Start"; the connection to the sensor is carried out automatically and the parameter window "Sensor # online parameter adjustment"...

  • Page 62: Dismounting

    Pass the instrument directly on to a specialised recycling company and do not use the municipal collecting points. These may be used only for privately used products according to the WEEE directive. VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus...

  • Page 63: Supplement

    Input variable Measured variable The measured quantity is the distance between process fitting of the sensor and product surface. The reference plane is the seal surface on the hexagon or the lower side of the flange. VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus...
  • Page 64 Default values 1. FB 2. FB SV 1 3. FB SV 2 Current value 10 mA, ±0.5 mA Non-Ex and Ex ia instrument 16 mA, ±0.5 mA Ex d instruments < 1 mm (0.039 in) Resolution, digital VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus...
  • Page 65 Variables influencing measurement accuracy Temperature drift - Digital output ±3 mm/10 K relating to the max. measuring range or max. 10 mm Additional deviation through strong, high < ±50 mm frequency electromagnetic fields acc. to EN 61326 VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus...
  • Page 66 first time 90 % of the final value (IEC 61298-2). Outside the specified beam angle, the energy of the radar signal has a level which is reduced by 50 % (-3 dB) VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus...
  • Page 67 4 g at 5 … 200 Hz according to EN60068-2-6 Vibration resistance (vibration with resonance) 100 g, 6 ms according to EN60068-2-27 (mechan- Shock resistance ical shock) Data on rinsing air connection 6 bar (87.02 psi) Pressure max. EIRP: Equivalent Isotropic Radiated Power VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus...
  • Page 68 M16 x 1.5 or optional 1 x plug M12 x 1 for external indicating and adjustment unit Depending on the version M12 x 1, according to ISO 4400, Harting, 7/8" FF. Only with Ex d version VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus...
  • Page 69 W x H = 7 x 13 mm (sensors with software ≥ 4.0.0, Size of digits hardware ≥ 2.0.0) W x H = 5 x 8 mm (sensors with software ≤ 3.99, hardware < 2.0.0) Only with Ex d version Only with Ex d version VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus...
  • Page 70 - electro-polished IP 66/IP 68 (1 bar) Aluminium and stainless housing, in- vestment casting (optionally available) Overvoltage category The prerequisites for maintaining the protection rating are a suitable cable as well as correct mounting. VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus...
  • Page 71 Instruments with approvals can have different technical data depending on the version. That's why the associated approval documents have to be noted with these instruments. They are part of the delivery or can be downloaded under www.vega.com via "VEGA Tools" and "serial number search" as well as via "Downloads" and "Approvals".

  • Page 72: Communication Profibus Pa

    PS620BFD.GSD YP010BFD.GSD PA139702.GSD VEGAPULS 63 0x0BFE 0x9702 PS630BFE.GSD YP010BFE.GSD PA139702.GSD VEGAPULS 65 0x0BFF 0x9702 PS650BFF.GSD YP010BFF.GSD PA139702.GSD VEGAPULS 66 0x0C00 0x9702 PS660C00.GSD YP010C00.GSD PA139702.GSD VEGAPULS 67 0x0C01 0x9702 PS670C01.GSD YP010C01.GSD PA139702.GSD VEGAPULS 68 0x0C02 0x9702 PS680C02.GSD YP010C02.GSD PA139702.GSD VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus...
  • Page 73 The master class 1 (e.g. PLC) cyclically reads out measured values from the sensor during operation. The below block diagram below shows which data can be accessed by the PLC. Fig. 45: VEGAPULS 66: Block diagram with AI FB 1 … AI FB 3 OUT values TB Transducer Block FB 1 …...
  • Page 74 IEEE-754-Floating point Sta- IEEE-754-Floating point Sta- IEEE-754-Floating point Sta- value value value Value AI FB1 (OUT) AI F- AI FB2 (OUT) AI F- AI FB3 (OUT) AI F- Example 2 AI FB1 (OUT) Free Place Free Place VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus...
  • Page 75 Fig. 47: Data format of the measured value Coding of the status byte associated with the PA output value You can find further information for the coding of the status byte in the Device Description 3.02 on www.profibus.com. VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus...
  • Page 76 (non-cascade) - ac- Lo-Alarm tive advisory alarm - low limited 0 x 8a good (non-cascade) - ac- Hi-Alarm tive advisory alarm - high limited 0 x 8d good (non-cascade) - ac- Lo-Lo-Alarm tive critical alarm - low limited VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus...
  • Page 77 11 Supplement Status code Description according Possible cause to Profibus standard 0 x 8e good (non-cascade) - ac- Hi-Hi-Alarm tive critical alarm - high limited VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus...

  • Page 78: Dimensions

    11 Supplement 11.3 Dimensions The following dimensional drawings represent only an extract of the possible versions. Detailed dimensional drawings can be downloaded on www.vega.com under "Downloads" and "Drawings". Plastic housing ~ 69 mm ~ 84 mm (3.31") (2.72") ø 79 mm ø...
  • Page 79 Fig. 51: Housing versions in protection IP 66/IP 68 (0.2 bar) - with integrated indicating and adjustment module the housing is 9 mm/0.35 in higher Single chamber version, electropolished Single chamber version, precision casting Double chamber version, precision casting VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus...
  • Page 80 11.65" DN 250 PN 16 14.96" 2" 150 lb 3" 150 lb 2.68" 4" 150 lb 4.45" 6" 150 lb 8.07" 8" 150 lb 11.65" 14.96" 10" 150 lb Fig. 53: VEGAPULS 66 - standard version VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus...
  • Page 81 10" 150 lb 14.96" Fig. 54: VEGAPULS 66 - standard version with rinsing air connection Rinsing air connection G¼ A for mounting of a suitable adapter Reflux valve - enclosed unassembled (with non-Ex optionally available, with Ex in the scope of delivery), for tube diameters 10 mm VEGAPULS 66 •...
  • Page 82 11 Supplement - high temperature versions VEGAPULS 66 Fig. 55: VEGAPULS 66 - high temperature version For process temperatures up to 250 °C (482 °F) For process temperatures up to 400 °C (752 °F) VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus...
  • Page 83 Les lignes de produits VEGA sont globalement protégées par des droits de propriété intellectuelle. Pour plus d'informations, on pourra se référer au site http://www.vega.com VEGA lineas de productos están protegidas por los derechos en el campo de la propiedad industrial. Para mayor información revise la pagina web http://www.vega.com Линии...
  • Page 84 Reflection properties 35 Repair 61 Replacement parts False signal suppression 43 - Electronics module 11 Fault rectification 56 Functional principle 9 Service hotline 59 Software addressing 30 GSD file 72 Status bytes PA output value 75 VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus...
  • Page 85 Index Status messages 52 Storage 10 Telegram configuration 74 Type label 8 Vessel form 40 Vessel height 40 Vessel installations 16 Vessel insulation 21 VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus...
  • Page 86 Index VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus...
  • Page 87 Index VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus...
  • Page 88 All statements concerning scope of delivery, application, practical use and operating conditions of the sensors and processing systems correspond to the information avail- able at the time of printing. © VEGA Grieshaber KG, Schiltach/Germany 2012 36521-EN-120301 Subject to change without prior notice...

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