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Vega VEGACAP 62 Operating Instructions Manual

With two-wire output
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VEGACAP 62
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions VEGACAP 62 with two-wire output...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Exchange of the electronics module ..Instrument repair ..... . . VEGACAP 62 - with two-wire output...
  • Page 3 Dimensions ......Industrial property rights....VEGACAP 62 - with two-wire output...

  • 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. VEGACAP 62 - with two-wire output...

  • Page 5: For Your Safety

    2.2 Appropriate use VEGACAP 62 is a sensor for level detection. Detailed information on the application range of VEGACAP 62 is available in chapter "Product description". 2.3 Warning about misuse Inappropriate or incorrect use of the instrument can give rise to application-specific hazards, e.g.

  • Page 6: Safety Information For Ex Areas

    2.7 Manufacturer declaration In conformity with DIN EN 60079-14/2004, para. 5.2.3, point c1, the capacitive probe VEGACAP 62 is suitable for use in zone 2. The operator must use the instrument correctly and follow the specifications of the following documents:...

  • Page 7: Environmental Instructions

    The environment man- agement system is certified acc. to DIN EN ISO 14001. Please help us fulfil this obligation by observing the environ- mental instructions in this manual: Chapter "Storage and transport" Chapter "Disposal" VEGACAP 62 - with two-wire output...

  • Page 8: Product Description

    Housing cover Housing with electronics Process fitting 3.2 Principle of operation VEGACAP 62 is a level sensor with partly insulated capacitive Area of application electrode for level detection. VEGACAP 62 is very rugged and maintenance-free and can be used in all areas of industrial process technology.
  • Page 9 The capacitance change is converted by the oscillator into a switching command. Depending on your requirements, VEGACAP 62 with two-wire Supply electronics can be connected to different signal conditioning instruments. Compatible signal conditioning instruments are listed under "Technical data".

  • Page 10: Adjustment

    PE foil is also used. Dispose of the packaging material via specialised recycling companies. Storage and transport temperature see "Supplement - Storage and transport tem- perature Technical data - Ambient conditions" Relative humidity 20 … 85 % VEGACAP 62 - with two-wire output...

  • Page 11: Mounting

    Mounting 4 Mounting 4.1 General instructions In general, VEGACAP 62 can be mounted in any position. The Switching point instrument must be mounted in such a way that the probe is at the height of the requested switching point. With screwed versions, the housing must not be used for...

  • Page 12: Mounting Information

    Agitators and fluidization subjected to strong lateral forces. For this reason, do not use an overly long probe for VEGACAP 62, but check if you can mount a short level switch on the side of the vessel in horizontal position.
  • Page 13 filling and emptying apertures into account. To compensate measurement errors caused by the material cone in cylindrical vessels, the sensor must be mounted at a distance of d/6 from the vessel wall. Fig. 5: Filling and emptying centered VEGACAP 62 - with two-wire output...
  • Page 14 Mounting Fig. 6: Filling in the center, emptying laterally VEGACAP 62 Emptying opening Filling opening VEGACAP 62 - with two-wire output...

  • Page 15: Connecting To Power Supply

    Select power supply note of the general installation regulations. As a rule, connect VEGACAP 62 to vessel ground (PA), or in case of plastic vessels, to the next ground potential. On the side of the instrument housing there is a ground terminal between the cable entries.
  • Page 16 9 Tighten the compression nut of the cable entry, the seal ring must completely encircle the cable 10 Screw the housing cover back on The electrical connection is finished. Fig. 7: Connection steps 5 and 6 VEGACAP 62 - with two-wire output...

  • Page 17: Wiring Plans, Single Chamber Housing

    For connection to a signal conditioning instrument. The sensor Wiring plan is powered by the connected signal conditioning instrument. Further information is available in the "Technical data" in the "Supplement", Ex-technical data are available in the supplied safety information manual. VEGACAP 62 - with two-wire output...

  • Page 18: Wiring Plans, Version Ip 66/Ip 68, (1 Bar)

    After connecting to voltage supply or after a voltage recurrence, the instrument passes a certain switch on routine. By lowering the current value when switching on, the instru- ment can output briefly a fault message. VEGACAP 62 - with two-wire output...
  • Page 19 Connecting to power supply I/mA 20,5 < 2,3 Fig. 12: Start-up reaction Measured value VEGACAP 62 - with two-wire output...

  • Page 20: Set Up

    6.2 Adjustment elements Fig. 13: Oscillator - two-wire output DIL switch for measuring range selection Ground terminal Terminals Control lamp A failure can be displayed when the housing is closed (only plastic housing), see "Function chart". VEGACAP 62 - with two-wire output...
  • Page 21 Screw the housing cover tightly to the point where the inspection glass is above the control lamp (LED). To adjust VEGACAP 62, first of all remove the housing cover. With the potentiometer on the signal conditioning instrument Measuring range selection switch (1) and the meas.

  • Page 22: Maintenance And Fault Rectification

    Maintenance and fault rectification 7 Maintenance and fault rectification 7.1 Maintenance When used as directed in normal operation, VEGACAP 62 is completely maintenance-free. 7.2 Fault rectification VEGACAP 62 offers maximum reliability. Nevertheless faults Causes of malfunction can occur during operation. These may be caused by the following, e.g.:...

  • Page 23: Exchange Of The Electronics Module

    (A: overfill protection; B: dry run protection). Wiring should be carried out acc. to the quiescent current principle. Signal lamp flashes red Electronics module of VEGACAP 62 has detected a failure à Exchange instrument or return it for repair 7.3 Exchange of the electronics module...
  • Page 24 13 Check the hold of the wires in the terminals by lightly pulling on them 14 Check the tightness of the cable entry. The seal ring must completely encircle the cable. 15 Screw the housing cover back on The electronics exchange is finished. VEGACAP 62 - with two-wire output...

  • Page 25: Instrument Repair

    Maintenance and fault rectification 7.4 Instrument repair If a repair is necessary, please proceed as follows: From our homepage in the Internet www.vega.com, you can download a return form (23 KB) under: “Downloads – Forms and Certificates – Repair form”...

  • Page 26: Dismounting

    With Ex instruments, the housing cover may only be opened if there is no explosive atmosphere present. 8.2 Disposal VEGACAP 62 consists of materials which can be recycled by specialised recycling companies. We have purposely de- signed the electronic modules to be easily separable.

  • Page 27: Supplement

    Output signal >4 … <20 mA (not standardised) Fault signal <2.3 mA Integration time - when immersed approx. 0.7 s - when laid bare approx. 0.7 s - in case of failure approx. 1 s VEGACAP 62 - with two-wire output...
  • Page 28 1x closing cap ½ NPT, 1x blind plug ½ NPT 1x plug (depending on the version), 1x blind plug M20x1.5 Depending on the version M12x1, acc. to DIN 43650, Harting, Amphenol- Tuchel, 7/8" FF VEGACAP 62 - with two-wire output...
  • Page 29 - range 1 0 … 20 pF - range 2 0 … 85 pF - range 3 0 … 450 pF Voltage supply Supply voltage 10 … 36 V DC (via the signal conditioning instrument) VEGACAP 62 - with two-wire output...
  • Page 30 Overfill protection acc. to WHG (applied for) Ship approvals (applied for) Requirement to maintain the protection is the suitable cable. Deviating data with Ex applications: see separate safety instructions. Only in conjunction with Aluminium and stainless steel housing. VEGACAP 62 - with two-wire output...

  • Page 31: Dimensions

    Housing in protection IP 66/IP 68, 1 bar ~ 103mm ") ~ 150mm (5 ") ø 77mm ø 84mm (3 ") ") M20x1,5 M20x1,5 M20x1,5 Fig. 17: Housing versions in protection IP 66/IP 68, 1 bar Stainless steel housing Aluminium housing VEGACAP 62 - with two-wire output...
  • Page 32 A, G 1 A, G 1 ø16mm ( ") 12mm ( ") Fig. 18: VEGACAP 62 - Threaded version G1 A = Sensor length, see "Technical data" ø 40mm (1 ") Fig. 19: Temperature adapter VEGACAP 62 - with two-wire output...
  • Page 33 Supplement VEGACAP 62 - with two-wire output...

  • Page 34: Industrial Property Rights

    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.
  • Page 35 Supplement VEGACAP 62 - with two-wire output...
  • Page 36 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 2006 Technical data subject to alterations 30007-EN-060222...

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