Operating Instructions Manual as well as the Safety Manual that comes with instruments with SIL qualification. These manuals are available in the download area of "www.vega.com". Operating instructions VEGAPULS WL 61 - Foundation Field- bus: Document-ID 38063 Editing status of the quick setup guide: 2017-01-24 VEGAPULS WL 61 • Foundation Fieldbus...
During work on and with the device the required personal protective equipment must always be worn. Appropriate use VEGAPULS WL 61 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.
• The instrument should be preferably mounted on top of the vessel with antenna orientation downward • The instrument must only be installed and maintained by appropri- ately qualified staff VEGAPULS WL 61 • Foundation Fieldbus...
It is hence for use inside closed vessels in countries of the EU and EFTA. Restrictions for the USA and Canada The VEGAPULS WL 61 with wireless Bluetooth communication must neither be operated in the USA or Canada nor imported or exported. Radio license for USA/Canada This approval is only valid for USA and Canada. Hence the following texts are only available in English/French language.
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" VEGAPULS WL 61 • Foundation Fieldbus...
16 Symbol for Bluetooth Sensor PIN The 4-digit PIN is necessary for the Bluetooth connection to the sen- sor. The PIN is unique and is only valid of this sensor. You can find the PIN as a label on a supplementary sheet in the sen- sor packaging and next to the type label. Fig. 2: Bluetooth PIN VEGAPULS WL 61 • Foundation Fieldbus...
• Scan the Data Matrix code on the type label of the instrument or • Enter the serial number manually in the app Adjustment Adjustment via the signal cable As a standard feature, VEGAPULS WL 61 allows an adjustment via: • DD adjustment programs • Field Communicator 375, 475 Wireless adjustment VEGAPULS WL 61 with integrated Bluetooth module enables the wireless adjustment via standard adjustment instruments: •...
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2 Product description Fig. 3: Wireless connection to standard operating devices Display and adjustment module Sensor Smartphone/Tablet Bluetooth USB adapter PC/Notebook VEGAPULS WL 61 • Foundation Fieldbus...
Mounting bracket For a rigid mounting, a mounting bracket with opening for thread G1½, e.g. from the VEGA product range, is recommended. The mounting of the sensor in the bracket is carried out via a G1½ counter nut of plastic. Take note of chapter "Mounting instructions" for the distance to the wall.
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The instrument is normally mounted vertically with a bracket on the mounting ceiling. This ensures swivelling of the sensor up to 180° for optimum orienta- tion. Fig. 6: Ceiling mounting via the mounting strap with length 300 mm VEGAPULS WL 61 • Foundation Fieldbus...
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Fig. 8: Wall mounting via the mounting strap with length 170 mm Fig. 9: Wall mounting with inclined wall via the mounting strap with length 300 mm Flange mounting For mounting the instrument on a socket or a manhole cover, an unassembled combi collar flange for DN 80 (ASME 3" or JIS 80) is optionally available also as retrofitting part. VEGAPULS WL 61 • Foundation Fieldbus...
The optional mounting strap is supplied unassembled. It must be screwed to the sensor before setup with the attached screws. Max. torque, see chapter "Technical data". Required tools: Allen wrench size 4. There are two different variants of screwing the strap to the sensor. Depending on the selected variant, the sensor can be rotated in the strap infinitely variable through 180° or in three steps 0°, 90° and 180°. VEGAPULS WL 61 • Foundation Fieldbus...
Wiring plan - version IP 66/IP 68, 2 bar Wire assignment, con- nection cable Fig. 11: Wire assignment in permanently connected connection cable Brown (+) and blue (-) to power supply or to the processing system Shielding VEGAPULS WL 61 • Foundation Fieldbus...
5 Setup with smartphone/tablet (Bluetooth) Setup with smartphone/tablet (Bluetooth) Connecting Connecting … Start the "VEGA Tools" app and select the function "Setup". The smartphone/tablet searches automatically for Bluetooth-capable instruments in the area. The message "Searching …" is displayed. The found instruments will be listed on the left side of the adjustment window.
For indication of the real level, an allocation of the measured distance to the percent- age height must be carried out. To perform the adjustment, enter the distance with full and empty vessel, see the following example: VEGAPULS WL 61 • Foundation Fieldbus...
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The actual product level during this adjustment is not important, because the min./max. adjustment is always carried out without changing the product level. These settings can be made ahead of time without the instrument having to be installed. VEGAPULS WL 61 • Foundation Fieldbus...
This software is updated via the Internet and new EDDs are automatically accepted into the device catalogue of this software after they are released by the manufacturer. They can then be transferred to a Field Communicator. VEGAPULS WL 61 • Foundation Fieldbus...
Operating voltage with illuminated display and adjustment module Ʋ Non-Ex instrument 13.5 … 32 V DC Ʋ Ex-ia instrument - Power supply 13.5 … 17.5 V DC FISCO model Ʋ Ex-ia instrument - Power supply 13.5 … 24 V DC ENTITY model Power supply by/max. number of sensors Ʋ Fieldbus max. 32 (max. 10 with Ex) VEGAPULS WL 61 • Foundation Fieldbus...