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Vega VEGAFLEX 86 Operating Instructions Manual

Tdr sensor for continuous level and interface measurement of liquids
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Operating Instructions

TDR sensor for continuous level and
interface measurement of liquids
VEGAFLEX 86
4 ... 20 mA/HART two-wire
Coax probe
With SIL qualification
Document ID: 44231

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions TDR sensor for continuous level and interface measurement of liquids VEGAFLEX 86 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire Coax probe With SIL qualification Document ID: 44231...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Insert display and adjustment module ................32 Adjustment system ......................33 Parameter adjustment ....................34 Saving the parameter adjustment data ................56 Setup with PACTware Connect the PC ......................57 Parameter adjustment with PACTware ................58 VEGAFLEX 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 3 12.2 Dimensions ........................85 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: 2014-03-31 VEGAFLEX 86 • 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. VEGAFLEX 86 • 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 VEGAFLEX 86 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: Sil Qualification According To Iec 61508

    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" VEGAFLEX 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...

  • Page 7: Product Description

    Operating instructions and quick setup guide at the time of ship- ment (PDF) • Order-specific sensor data for an electronics exchange (XML) • Test certificate (PDF) - optional Go to www.vega.com, "VEGA Tools" and "Instrument search". Enter the serial number. Alternatively, you can access the data via your smartphone: VEGAFLEX 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...

  • Page 8: Principle Of Operation

    450 °C (842 °F). Due to the qualification up to SIL2 or homogeneous redundant up to SIL3 (IEC 61508) the VEGAFLEX 86 is suitable for the use in safety- instrumented systems (SIS). The safety function (SIF) can be a monitoring of the max. or min. level or a combination of both.
  • Page 9 High frequency microwave impulses are guided along a steel cable or terface measurement rod. Upon reaching the product surface, a part of the microwave im- pulses is reflected. The other part passes through the upper product and is reflected by the interface. The running times to the two product layers are processed by the instrument. VEGAFLEX 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 10 Example: upper medium dielectric constant 2, lower medium at least dielectric constant 12. Gas phase (L3) • Air or gas mixture • Gas phase - dependent on the application, gas pahse does not always exist (d2 = 0) VEGAFLEX 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...

  • Page 11: Packaging, Transport And Storage

    The interface adapter VEGACONNECT enables the connection of VEGACONNECT communication-capable instruments to the USB interface of a PC. For parameter adjustment of these instruments, the adjustment software PACTware with VEGA-DTM is required. VEGAFLEX 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 12 3 Product description You can find further information in the operating instructions "Interface adapter VEGACONNECT" (Document-ID 32628). VEGADIS 81 The VEGADIS 81 is an external display and adjustment unit for VEGA plics sensors. ® For sensors with double chamber housing the interface adapter "DIS- ADAPT" is also required for VEGADIS 81.

  • Page 13: Mounting

    • Process fitting • Process seal Process conditions are particularly: • Process pressure • Process temperature • Chemical properties of the medium • Abrasion and mechanical influences You can find the specifications of the process conditions in chapter "Technical data" as well as on the type label. VEGAFLEX 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...

  • Page 14: Mounting Instructions

    Fig. 4: Vessel with conical bottom Welding work Before beginning the welding work, remove the electronics module from the sensor. By doing this, you avoid damage to the electronics through inductive coupling. 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. VEGAFLEX 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 15 Information: The distance piece must only be incorporated up to max. 50 mm (2 in) in the vessel isolation. Only then, a reliable temperature decoupling is guaranteed. VEGAFLEX 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 16 The prerequisite is constant temperature and pressure in the vessel. Automatic correction via the reference distance The VEGAFLEX 86 can be equipped optionally with a running time correction via reference distance. The probe can carry out an auto- matic running time correction with it.
  • Page 17 4 Mounting Fig. 7: Measuring ranges - VEGAFLEX 86 with steam compensation Reference plane Probe length L Measuring range Upper dead zone with steam compensation = 450 mm (17.7 in) Lower dead band Reference measurement distance to steam compensation VEGAFLEX 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...

  • Page 18: Connecting To Power Supply

    Connection to signal con- The signal conditioning instruments VEGAMET and VEGASCAN ditioning instruments have digital sensor recognition. When connecting VEGAFLEX 86, an up-to-date version of the signal conditioning instrument software is required. For a software update go to "www.vega.com/downloads" and "Software".

  • Page 19: Connecting

    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 VEGAFLEX 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 20 7. Check the hold of the wires in the terminals by lightly pulling on them 8. Connect the screen to the internal ground terminal, connect the outer ground terminal to potential equalisation VEGAFLEX 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...

  • Page 21: Wiring Plan, Single Chamber Housing

    The following illustrations apply to the non-Ex as well as to the Ex-ia version. Electronics compartment 4...20mA 6 7 8 Fig. 11: Electronics compartment, double chamber housing Internal connection to the connection compartment For display and adjustment module or interface adapter VEGAFLEX 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...

  • Page 22: Double Chamber Housing With Dis-Adapt

    Double chamber housing with DIS-ADAPT Electronics compartment Fig. 13: View to the electronics compartment with DISADAPT for connection of the external display and adjustment unit 1 DIS-ADAPT Internal plug connection Plug connector M12 x 1 VEGAFLEX 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...

  • Page 23: Wiring Plan, Ex-D-Ia Double Chamber Housing

    6 7 8 Fig. 15: Electronics compartment, double chamber housing Internal connection to the connection compartment For display and adjustment module or interface adapter Internal connection to the plug connector for external display and adjust- ment unit (optional) VEGAFLEX 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 24 Fig. 18: View to the plug connector M12 x 1 Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4 Contact pin Colour connection ca- Terminal, electronics ble in the sensor module Pin 1 Brown VEGAFLEX 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...

  • Page 25: Wiring Plan - Version Ip 66/Ip 68, 1 Bar

    1 First current output (I) - Voltage supply and signal output (HART) 2 Second current output (II) - Voltage supply and signal output (without HART) 3 Ground terminal for connection of the cable screen Supplementary elec- The radio module PLICSMOBILE is an external GSM/GPRS radio tronics - Radio module unit for transmission of measured values and for remote parameter PLICSMOBILE adjustment. VEGAFLEX 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...

  • Page 26: Switch-On Phase

    As soon as a plausible measured value is found, the corresponding current is outputted to the signal cable. The value corresponds to the actual level as well as the settings already carried out, e.g. factory setting. VEGAFLEX 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...

  • Page 27: Functional Safety (Sil)

    The instrument can be used for point level detection or level measure- ment of liquids and bulk solids in safety-instrumented systems (SIS) according to IEC 61508, IEC 61511 and IEC 61062. Take note of the specifications in the Safety Manual. The following inputs/outputs are permitted: VEGAFLEX 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...

  • Page 28: Safety Concept Of The Parameterization

    The DTM suitable for the signal conditioning instrument in con- junction with an adjustment software according to the FDT/DTM standard, e. g. PACTware Note: For operation of the VEGAFLEX 86 the DTM Collection version 1.67.2 or higher is required. The modification of safety-relevant parameters is only possible with active connection to the instrument (online mode). Safety parameterization...

  • Page 29: Setup Process

    Function test not required If the parameter check was successful, the adjustment is locked auto- matically and the instrument is again in safe operating state. VEGAFLEX 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 30 If you have to interrupt the function, you can leave the VEGAFLEX 86 in the respective situation. As long as VEGAFLEX 86 is powered, the display and adjustment module remains in the currently set adjustment menu.
  • Page 31 Then you carry out a comparison of two character strings. You must confirm that the character strings are identical. This is used to check the character presentation. Then you confirm that the serial number of your instrument has been carried over correctly. This is used to check device communication. Then, all modified parameters that have to be confirmed are listed. After this process is terminated, the safety function is again ensured. VEGAFLEX 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...

  • Page 32: Set Up With The Display And Adjustment Module

    The display and adjustment module is powered by the sensor, an ad- ditional connection is not necessary. Fig. 22: Installing the display and adjustment module in the electronics compart- ment of the single chamber housing VEGAFLEX 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...

  • Page 33: Adjustment System

    Adjustment system Fig. 24: Display and adjustment elements 1 LC display Adjustment keys • Key functions [OK] key: – Move to the menu overview VEGAFLEX 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...

  • Page 34: Parameter Adjustment

    [OK] will not be saved. Switch-on phase After switching on, the VEGAFLEX 86 carries out a short self-test where the device software is checked. The output signal transmits a fault signal during the switch-on phase. The following information is displayed on the display and adjustment module during the startup procedure: •...
  • Page 35 For each parameter change you have to enter the PIN of the instru- ment. In delivery status, the PIN is "0000". If adjustment is enabled, the safety function must be considered as unreliable. This applies until the parameterization is terminated VEGAFLEX 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 36 In this menu item, you can select the application. You can choose plication between level measurement and interface measurement. You can also choose between measurement in a vessel or in a bypass or standpipe. VEGAFLEX 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 37 This menu item is only available if you have selected interface meas- electric constant urement under the menu item "Application". In this menu item you can choose the type of medium of the upper medium. VEGAFLEX 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 38 Adjust the requested percentage value with [+] and store with [OK]. Enter the suitable distance value in m for the empty vessel (e.g. distance from the flange to the probe end) corresponding to the per- centage value. The distance refers tot he sensor reference plane (seal surface of the process fitting). VEGAFLEX 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 39 0 … 999 s in this menu item. If you have selected interface measurement under the menu item "Application", you can adjust the damping for the level and the inter- face separately. VEGAFLEX 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 40 For the socket correction you have to enter the height of the socket above the upper edge of the vessel. If the socket is lower than the up- per edge of the vessel, this value can also be negative. VEGAFLEX 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 41 Since scaling is very extensive, scaling of the level value was divided into two menu items. Setup - Scaling Level 1 In menu item "Level 1" you define the scaling variable and the scaling unit for the level value on the display, e.g. volume in l. VEGAFLEX 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 42 0 % and 100 %. Setup - Current output In menu item"Current output, size" you determine which measured Size value the current output refers to. VEGAFLEX 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 43 The procedure corresponds to the previous settings of the standard current output. See "Setup - Current output". Setup - HART variables Since the HART variables are very extensive, the indication was divided into two menu items. VEGAFLEX 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 44 Proceed as follows: Enter the actual distance from the sensor to the product surface. All interfering signals in this section are detected by the sensor and stored. VEGAFLEX 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 45 In the next step, the instrument checks the data of the measurement and decides by means of the evaluation results if a functions test is required. If a function test is necessary, the following message is displayed. VEGAFLEX 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 46 This deviation depends on the the accuracy requirements of your measurement loop. Determine the permissible tolerance for the deviation. If you have to interrupt the function, you can leave the VEGAFLEX 86 in the respective situation. As long as VEGAFLEX 86 is powered, the display and adjustment module remains in the currently set adjustment menu.
  • Page 47 7 Set up with the display and adjustment module As long as VEGAFLEX 86 is powered, the display and adjustment module remains in the currently set adjustment menu. To interrupt the function test, you have to push the button "ESC".
  • Page 48 "Setup - Application", the peak values of the interface measurement are displayed in addition to the peak values of the level measurement. In another window you can carry out a reset of the two peak values separately. VEGAFLEX 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 49 This allows the signal path to be tested, e.g. through down- stream indicating instruments or the input card of the control system. Select the requested simulation size and adjust the requested value. VEGAFLEX 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 50 Diagnosis - Proof test With the function "Proof test", the function of the instrument can be checked on a recurring basis. During the function test, the safety function must be treated as unsafe. Keep in mind that the function test influences downstream connected devices. VEGAFLEX 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 51 The menu items in bold are safety-relevant in terms of the functional safety according to IEC 61508 (Edition 2) SIL. VEGAFLEX 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 52 Scaling level - 100 % correspond to Scaling level - 0 % correspond to Accept scaling of the level measurement Scaling variable - Interface Volume Scaling unit - Interface Litres Scaling format - Interface Without decimal positions VEGAFLEX 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 53 Measured values level, reliability level, electronics temperature Device memory - Measured value memory - Re- 3 min. cording in time interval Device memory - Measured value memory - Re- 15 % cording with measured value difference VEGAFLEX 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 54 In this menu item you can select the type and size of your probe from Probe type a list of all possible probes. This is necessary to adapt the electronics optimally to the probe. VEGAFLEX 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 55 PC. Info - Sensor character- In this menu item, the features of the sensor such as approval, pro- istics cess fitting, seal, measuring range, electronics, housing and others are displayed. VEGAFLEX 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...

  • Page 56: Saving The Parameter Adjustment Data

    If it is necessary to exchange a sensor, the display 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". VEGAFLEX 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...

  • Page 57: Setup With Pactware

    5 Interface adapter, for example VEGACONNECT 4 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, VEGAMET 381, VEGAMET 391. Common Ex separators are also usually equipped with a sufficient current limitation resistance. In VEGAFLEX 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...

  • Page 58: Parameter Adjustment With Pactware

    In the standard version, all functions for complete setup are already included. An assistant for simple project configuration simplifies the adjustment considerably. Saving/printing the project as well as import/export functions are also part of the standard version. VEGAFLEX 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...

  • Page 59: Saving The Parameter Adjustment Data

    CD from the agency serving you. Saving the parameter adjustment data We recommend documenting or saving the parameter adjustment data via PACTware. That way the data are available for multiple use or service purposes. VEGAFLEX 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...

  • Page 60: Set Up With Other Systems

    This software is updated via the Internet and new EDDs are automatically taken over into the device catalogue of this software after they are released by the manufacturer. They can then be transferred to a Field Communicator. VEGAFLEX 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...

  • Page 61: Diagnostics And Service

    Up to 500 events are automatically stored with a time stamp in the sensor (non-deletable). Each entry contains date/time, event type, event description and value. Event types are for example: • Modification of a parameter VEGAFLEX 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...

  • Page 62: Status Messages

    Failure • Function check • Out of specification • Maintenance requirement and explained by pictographs: Fig. 29: Pictographs of the status messages Failure - red 2 Out of specification - yellow Function check - orange Maintenance - blue VEGAFLEX 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 63 – Hardware defect – Exchanging the electronics – Send instrument for repair Error in the electronics F041 – Cable probe broken or rod – Check probe and exchange, probe defective if necessary Probe loss VEGAFLEX 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 64 No executable sensor soft- ware 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. VEGAFLEX 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 65 – Exchanging the electronics – Send instrument for repair Error in the non-active linearization table M502 – Hardware error EEPROM – Exchanging the electronics – Send instrument for repair Error in the diagnosis memory VEGAFLEX 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...

  • Page 66: Rectify Faults

    Error Cause Rectification 4 … 20 mA signal – Fluctuations of – Set damping according to the not stable the measured instrument via the display and variable adjustment module or PACTware/ VEGAFLEX 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 67 "Hold value" • In case of a too low level indication, the reason could be a line resistance that is too high VEGAFLEX 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 68 – Check installation conditions range. The sensor goes into – If possible, switch off the func- overfill protection mode. The time tion "Overfill protection" max. level (0 m distance) as well as the status message "Overfill protection" are output- ted. VEGAFLEX 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...

  • Page 69: Exchanging The Electronics Module

    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.

  • Page 70: Software Update

    • 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. VEGAFLEX 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...

  • Page 71: Dismounting

    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. VEGAFLEX 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...

  • Page 72: Supplement

    See process pressure of the sensor Process fittings Ʋ Pipe thread, cylindrical (DIN 3852-A) G1½ Ʋ American pipe thread, conical 1½ NPT (ASME B1.20.1) Ʋ Flanges e.g. DIN from DN 50, ANSI from 2" VEGAFLEX 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 73 Ʋ Plastic housing max. 10 Nm (7.376 lbf ft) Ʋ Aluminium/Stainless steel housing max. 50 Nm (36.88 lbf ft) Input variable Measured variable Level of liquids Min. dielectric constant of the medium ε ≥ 1.4 VEGAFLEX 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 74 4 … 20 mA/HART Range of the output signal 3.8 … 20.5 mA/HART (default setting) Fulfilled HART specification Signal resolution 0.3 µA Failure signal current output (adjustable) ≥ 21 mA, ≤ 3.6 mA Max. output current 21.5 mA Starting current ≤ 10 mA for 5 ms after switching on, ≤ 3.6 mA VEGAFLEX 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 75 Ʋ Vessel metallic, ø 1 m (3.281 ft), centric installation, process fitting flush with the vessel ceiling The output values can be assigned individually The indication values can be assigned individually The indication values can be assigned individually VEGAFLEX 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 76 With interface measurement = 2.0 Depending on the installation conditions, there can be deviations which can be rectified with an adaptation of the adjustment or a change of the measured value offset in the DTM service mode The dead bands can be optimizes by a false signal suppression. VEGAFLEX 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 77 Ʋ Relative humidity 45 … 75 % Ʋ Air pressure +860 … +1060 mbar/+86 … +106 kPa (+12.5 … +15.4 psig) Installation reference conditions Ʋ Min. distance to installations > 500 mm (19.69 in) VEGAFLEX 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 78 With interface measurement = 2.0 Depending on the installation conditions, there can be deviations which can be rectified with an adaptation of the adjustment or a change of the measured value offset in the DTM service mode The dead bands can be optimizes by a false signal suppression. VEGAFLEX 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 79 The propagation speed of the radar impulses in gas or vapour above the medium is reduced by high pressure. This effect depends on the superimposed gas or vapour and is especially large at low temperatures. The following table shows the resulting deviation for some typical gases and vapours. The specified values refer to the distance. Positive values mean that the measured distance is too large, negative values that the measured distance is too small. VEGAFLEX 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...

  • Page 80: Ambient Conditions

    Time span after a sudden measuring distance change by max. 0.5 m in liquid applications, max 2 m with bulk solids applications, until the output signal has taken for the first time 90 % of the final value (IEC 61298-2). VEGAFLEX 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 81 (428°F) (842°F) -20°C (-68°F) -40°C (-104°F) Fig. 49: Ambient temperature - process temperature (version -196 … +450 °C/-321 … +842 °F) Ambient temperature Process temperature (depending on the seal material) Maximum permissible temperature - standard Limited temperature range - plastic housing and stainless steel housing, electropolished VEGAFLEX 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 82 4 g at 5 … 200 Hz according to EN 60068-2-6 (vibration with resonance) Ʋ Coax probe 1 g with 5 … 200 Hz according EN 60068-2-6 (vibration at resonance) with tube length 50 cm (19.69 in) VEGAFLEX 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 83 Protection rating Ʋ unassembled IP 20 Ʋ mounted into the housing without IP 40 cover Materials Ʋ Housing Ʋ Inspection window Polyester foil Integrated clock Date format Day.Month.Year Time format 12 h/24 h VEGAFLEX 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 84 Double chamber IP 66/IP 67 NEMA 4X IP 66/IP 68 (0.2 bar) NEMA 6P IP 68 (1 bar) NEMA 6P Stainless steel, electro- Single chamber IP 66/IP 68 (0.2 bar) NEMA 6P polished VEGAFLEX 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...

  • Page 85: Dimensions

    Instruments with approvals can have different technical specifications depending on the version. 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 under www.vega.com/downloads and "Approvals". 12.2 Dimensions The following dimensional drawings represent only an extract of all possible versions.
  • Page 86 ~ 150 mm (4.13") (5.91") ø 86 mm ø 86 mm (3.39") (3.39") M16x1,5 M20x1,5 M20x1,5 M20x1,5/ ½ NPT Fig. 54: Housing versions in protection IP 66/IP 68 (1 bar) - with integrated display and adjustment module the housing is 9 mm/0.35 in higher Single chamber version Double chamber version VEGAFLEX 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 87 (3.39") (3.15") (3.11") M16x1,5 M20x1,5 M20x1,5/ ½ NPT M20x1,5/ ½ NPT Fig. 56: Housing versions in protection IP 66/IP 68 (1 bar) - with integrated display 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 VEGAFLEX 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 88 12 Supplement VEGAFLEX 86, coax version SW 60 (2.36") G1½ / 1½ NPT ø 42,2 mm ø 42,2 mm (1.66") (1.66") Fig. 57: VEGAFLEX 86, threaded version Sensor length, see chapter "Technical data" Temperature version -196 … +280 °C (-321 … 536 °F) Temperature version -196 … +450 °C (-321 … 842 °F) Max. height of the vessel isolation VEGAFLEX 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 89 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 90 Electronics compartment, double chamber Probe type 54 housing 21 Proof test 50 Electronics compartment with Ex-d double chamber housing 23 Error codes 65 Read out info 55 Event memory 61 Release adjustment 45 VEGAFLEX 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 91 Service hotline 69 SIL 27 Simulation 49 Special parameters 55 Status messages - NAMUR NE 107 62 Type label 7 Type of medium 36 Units 36 Verify parameter 31 Vessel insulation 15 VEGAFLEX 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 92 Subject to change without prior notice © VEGA Grieshaber KG, Schiltach/Germany 2014 Phone +49 7836 50-0 VEGA Grieshaber KG Am Hohenstein 113...

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