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Contents Safety instructions for Ex areas Please note the Ex-specific safety information for installation and op- eration in Ex areas. These safety instructions are part of the operating instructions manual and come with the Ex-approved instruments. Editing status: 2013-04-10 VEGADIS 81 •...
The dot set in front indicates a list with no implied sequence. → Action This arrow indicates a single action. Sequence 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. VEGADIS 81 •...
During work on and with the device the required personal protective equipment must always be worn. Appropriate use VEGADIS 81 is an external display and adjustment unit for plics ® sensors. You can find detailed information on the application range in chapter "Product description".
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" VEGADIS 81 •...
Delivery date (HTML) • Order-specific instrument features (HTML) • Operating instructions at the time of shipment (PDF) Go to www.vega.com, "VEGA Tools" and "Instrument search". Enter the serial number. As an alternative, you have access to these data via your Smart- phone: •...
– Ex-specific "Safety instructions" (with Ex versions) – if necessary, further certificates Principle of operation The VEGADIS 81 is an external measured value indicating unit that Application area can also be used to adjust the sensors. Depending on the sensor, it can be mounted up to 25 m or 50 m away from the sensor and is directly powered by the sensor.
Connection cable, sensor - VEGADIS 81 VEGADIS 81 with integrated heating Voltage supply, heating Application example - The sensor adjustment is carried out via the VEGADIS 81, the VEGA- Adjustment via PC with CONNECT as well as a PC with PACTware. PACTware Fig.
The display and adjustment module PLICSCOM is used for measured module value indication, adjustment and diagnosis. It can be inserted into the sensor or the external display and adjustment unit and removed at any time. You can find further information in the operating instructions "Display and adjustment module PLICSCOM" (Document-ID 27835). VEGADIS 81 •...
• installations on cooled or heated vessels Mounting instructions Wall mounting The VEGADIS 81 is suitable for wall mounting in all available housing materials. 82 mm (3.23") 10 mm (0.39") Fig. 5: Drilling dimensions for VEGADIS 81 for wall mounting...
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The kit consists of an steel housing adapter plate and four mounting screws M5 x 12. The adapter plate is screwed to the socket of VEGADIS 81 by the user. Fig. 7: VEGADIS 81 with aluminium and stainless steel housing for carrier rail...
• If overvoltage surges are expected, overvoltage arresters should be installed Connection cable - VEGADIS 81 is connected to the sensor with standard four-wire cable 4 … 20 mA/HART sensor with screen. In the product configurator of VEGADIS 81, different cable glands are available. This selection covers all cable diameters in the range of 4 …...
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9. Tighten the compression nut of the cable entry. The seal ring must completely encircle the cable 10. Reinsert the display and adjustment module, if one was installed 11. Screw the housing cover back on VEGADIS 81 •...
Display Fig. 11: Electronics and connection compartment - VEGADIS 81 with heating Contact pins for the display and adjustment module Spring-loaded terminals for conntection of the voltage supply for the heating Spring-loaded terminals for connection of the sensor...
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Display (+)1 2(-) 5 6 7 8 Fig. 13: Wiring plan VEGADIS 81 for 4 … 20 mA/HART sensors, display and adjustment module with heating To the sensor Ground terminal for connection of the cable screen Voltage supply for the heating Connect screen here.
Display (+)1 2(-) 5 6 7 8 Fig. 15: Wiring plan VEGADIS 81 for PA/FF sensors, display and adjustment module with heating To the sensor Voltage supply for the heating Connection examples 4 … 20 mA/HART - con-...
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Fig. 17: Connection example 4 … 20 mA/HART - connection via M12 plug con- nector and ready-made cable Sensor VEGADIS 81 Connection cable Connection between VEGADIS 81 and sensor with 4-pin plug M12 x 1 is carried out according to the following chart. The specifica- tion of the wire colours refers to the ready-made cable from our own product line Wire colour...
4. Screw housing cover with inspection window tightly back on Removal is carried out in reverse order. The display and adjustment module is powered by the sensor, an ad- ditional connection is not necessary. VEGADIS 81 •...
Adjustment keys • Key functions [OK] key: – Move to the menu overview – Confirm selected menu – Edit parameter – Save value • [->] key: – Presentation, change measured value – Select list entry – Select editing position VEGADIS 81 •...
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 Setup and adjustment of the respective sensor is carried out accord- ing to the operating instructions manual of the respective sensor. VEGADIS 81 •...
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 normal working hours, seven days a week around the clock.
Pass the instrument directly on to a spe- cialised recycling company and do not use the municipal collecting points. These may be used only for privately used products according to the WEEE directive. VEGADIS 81 •...
9 Supplement Supplement Technical data General data Materials VEGADIS 81 - Non-Ex and Ex-ia version Ʋ Plastic housing plastic PBT (Polyester) Ʋ Aluminium housing Aluminium die-casting AlSi10Mg, powder-coated - basis: Polyester Ʋ Stainless steel housing 316L precision casting, blasted Ʋ Seal between housing and housing...
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Measured value indication Ʋ Number of digits Ʋ Size of digits W x H = 7 x 13 mm Adjustment elements 4 keys Protection rating Ʋ unassembled IP 20 Ʋ mounted into the housing without IP 40 cover Material Ʋ Housing VEGADIS 81 •...
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Instruments with approvals can have different technical data depending on the version. For that reason the associated approval documents of these instruments must be carefully noted. They are part of the delivery or can be downloaded under www.vega.com and "VEGA Tools" as well as under "Downloads" and "Approvals". VEGADIS 81 •...
9 Supplement Dimensions VEGADIS 81, plastic housing ø 79 mm (3.11") ~ 69 mm (2.72") 97 mm (3.82") Fig. 20: VEGADIS 81 with plastic housing Cable gland with version with heated display and adjustment module VEGADIS 81 •...
9 Supplement VEGADIS 81, aluminium housing ø 86 mm (3.39") ~ 75,2 mm (2.95") 97 mm (3.82") Fig. 21: VEGADIS 81 with Aluminium housing Cable gland with version with heated display and adjustment module VEGADIS 81 •...
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Fig. 22: VEGADIS 81 with stainless steel precision casting housing Cable gland with version with heated display and adjustment module Mounting elements 97 mm (3.82") 82 mm 7 mm (3.23") (0.28") Fig. 23: Adapter plate for carrier rail mounting of VEGADIS 81 VEGADIS 81 •...
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9 Supplement 48...84 mm (1.89"...3.31") 20 mm 20 mm (0.79") (0.79") Fig. 24: Brackets for tube mounting of VEGADIS 81 VEGADIS 81 •...
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