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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions Single channel signal conditioning instrument for level detection for 8/16 mA sensors VEGATOR 121 Document ID: 46107... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Rectify faults ........................18 How to proceed if a repair is necessary ................19 Dismount Dismounting steps......................20 Disposal ......................... 20 Supplement Technical data ........................ 21 Dimensions ........................23 Industrial property rights ....................24 Trademark ........................24 VEGATOR 121 •... - Page 3 Contents Supplementary documentation Information: Supplementary documents appropriate to the ordered version come with the delivery. You can find them listed in chapter "Product descrip- tion". Editing status: 2016-08-18 VEGATOR 121 •...
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Page 4: About This Document
The dot set in front indicates a list with no implied sequence. → Action 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. VEGATOR 121 •... -
Page 5: For Your Safety
During work on and with the device the required personal protective equipment must always be worn. Appropriate use VEGATOR 121 is a universal signal conditioning instrument for con- nection of level switches. 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: Ce Conformity
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 fulfil this obligation by observing the environmental instructions in this manual: • Chapter "Packaging, transport and storage" • Chapter "Disposal" VEGATOR 121 •... -
Page 7: 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 •... -
Page 8: Adjustment
Not exposed to corrosive media • Protected against solar radiation • Avoiding mechanical shock and vibration • Storage and transport Storage and transport temperature see chapter "Supplement - temperature Technical data - Ambient conditions" • Relative humidity 20 … 85 % VEGATOR 121 •... -
Page 9: Mounting
4 Mounting Mounting Mounting instructions VEGATOR 121 is designed for carrier rail mounting (top hat rail 35 x 7.5 according to DIN EN 50022/60715). Due to its protection rating of IP 20, the instrument is suitable for mounting in switching cabinets. It can be mounted horizontally and vertically. -
Page 10: Connecting To Power Supply
Detailed information about the power supply can be found in chapter "Technical data". Select connection cable The voltage supply of VEGATOR 121 is connected with standard cable according to the national installation standards. The sensors are connected with standard two-wire cable without screen. -
Page 11: Wiring Plan
Sensor circuit (8/16 mA) Relay output Fail safe relay (optional) Voltage supply Information: The connection terminals can be detached towards the front, if neces- sary. This can be useful when working in tight spaces or for exchange of an instrument. VEGATOR 121 •... -
Page 12: Setup
– Operating control lamp – Mains voltage on, instrument is operating • – Fault indicator – Fault on the sensor circuit due to sensor failure or line break – The relay deenergises in case of failure • Yellow VEGATOR 121 •... - Page 13 DIL switch block The DIL switch block is located behind the front cover. The individual switches are assigned as follows: Fig. 3: DIL switch VEGATOR 121 Mode (min./max. adjustment) 2 Switch-on pulse monitoring On/Off Switch-on delay 2 seconds Switch-on delay 6 seconds...
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Page 14: Automatic Function Test
6 Setup the VEGATOR 121 displays a fault. A function test is only triggered by pressing the test key. This function test is not carried out automatically when switching on the VEGATOR 121. Note: When connecting sensors without this defined switching sequence, the switch-on monitoring must be deactivated. - Page 15 1 s. The switching-on impulse delivered by the sensor is controlled by VEGATOR 121. After a time of 6 s after switch- ing on the sensor again, the result of the test will be available on the fail safe output and can be further processed by the PLC.
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Page 16: Function Table "Point Level
Interruption of the sensor current for at least 1 s Time until event is available (at least 6 s) Function table "Point level" The following table provides an overview of the switching conditions depending on the set mode and the level. VEGATOR 121 •... - Page 17 > 21 mA Dry run protection, point level Sensor Signal conditioning instrument Level Sensor LED yel- LED red Relay Fail safe current (fault) relay (op- (output) tional) approx. 16 mA approx. 8 mA < 3.6 mA > 21 mA VEGATOR 121 •...
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Page 18: 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 19: How To Proceed If A Repair Is Necessary
Clean the instrument and pack it damage-proof • 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. VEGATOR 121 •... -
Page 20: Dismount
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. VEGATOR 121 •... -
Page 21: Supplement
24 … 65 V DC (-15 %, +10 %) Max. power consumption 3 W (8 VA) Sensor input Quantity 1 x analogue Input type Active (sensor power supply by VEGATOR 121) Measured value transmission Analogue 8/16 mA Switching threshold Ʋ On 12.1 mA Ʋ Off 11.9 mA... - Page 22 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.
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Page 23: Dimensions
9 Supplement Dimensions 20 mm 113 mm (0.79") (4.45") OPEN Fig. 23: Dimensions VEGATOR 121 VEGATOR 121 •... -
Page 24: 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 25: Vegator
Ex version 9 Fault rectification 18 Grounding 10 Instrument return form 19 LEDs 12 Mode 13 Operating instructions 7 Overflow protection 13 Potential equalisation 10 Protection rating 9 Recycling 20 Repair 19 Serial number 7 Service hotline 18 SIL 6 Smartphone-App 7 VEGATOR 121 •... - Page 26 Notes VEGATOR 121 •...
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- Page 28 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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