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Vega FIBERTRAC 31 Operating Instructions Manual

Radiation-based sensor for continuous level and interface measurement
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Operating Instructions

Radiation-based sensor for continuous
level and interface measurement
FIBERTRAC 31
Profibus PA
Document ID: 43833

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Radiation-based sensor for continuous level and interface measurement FIBERTRAC 31 Profibus PA Document ID: 43833...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Saving the parameter adjustment data ................59 Set up with other systems DD adjustment programs ....................60 Diagnostics and service Maintenance ........................61 Status messages ......................61 Rectify faults ........................65 Exchanging the electronics module ................66 FIBERTRAC 31 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 3 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: 2013-11-11 FIBERTRAC 31 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 4: About This Document

    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. FIBERTRAC 31 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 5: For Your Safety

    During work on and with the device the required personal protective equipment must always be worn. Appropriate use FIBERTRAC 31 is a sensor for continuous level measurement. You can find detailed information on the application range in chapter "Product description".

  • Page 6: Ce Conformity

    2 For your safety CE conformity The device fulfills the legal requirements of the applicable EC guide- lines. By affixing the CE marking, VEGA confirms successful testing of the product. Only with class A instruments: The device is a class A instrument designed for use in an industrial environment.

  • Page 7: Product Description

    Go to www.vega.com, "VEGA Tools" and "Serial number search". As an alternative, you can find 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: Principle Of Operation

    Dispose of the packaging material via specialised recycling companies. Transport Transport must be carried out in due consideration of the notes on the transport packaging. Nonobservance of these instructions can cause damage to the device. FIBERTRAC 31 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 9: Accessories And Replacement Parts

    PACTware with VEGA-DTM is required. 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"...
  • Page 10 Control areas are areas in which the local dose rate exceeds a certain value. Only persons who undergo official dose monitoring are allowed into these control areas. You can find the respectively valid limit values FIBERTRAC 31 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 11 (in Ger- many, for example, the radiation protection ordinance). We are at your disposal for further information concerning radiation protection and regulations in other countries. FIBERTRAC 31 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 12: Mounting

    Prior to setup you have to replace these protective caps with ap- proved cable glands or close the openings with suitable blind plugs. The suitable cable glands and blind plugs come with the instrument. FIBERTRAC 31 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 13: Mounting Instructions

    VEGASOURCE. You can mount the FIBERTRAC 31 with the housing head upward or downward. When the housing head is mounted downward, the hous- ing itself is more easily accessible.
  • Page 14 If several sensors are cascaded, the measuring ranges of the indi- vidual detectors must directly join each other. The detectors must also slightly overlap. Make sure that the red marking lines directly join the measuring range of the next FIBERTRAC 31. FIBERTRAC 31 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 15 4 Mounting Mount the FIBERTRAC 31 in such a way that the detector tube is directly in the radiated area of the source container. Mount the FIBER- TRAC 31 preferably side by side and make sure that no detector tube is hidden by another sensor.
  • Page 16 4 Mounting The water cooling must also be included in the calculations for the measuring point. Contact our specialists regarding the dimensioning of the water cooling. FIBERTRAC 31 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 17: Connecting To Power Supply

    In systems with potential equalisation, connect the cable screen directly to ground potential at the power supply unit, in the connection box and at the sensor. The screen in the sensor must be connected FIBERTRAC 31 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 18 3. 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 4. Insert the cable into the sensor through the cable entry FIBERTRAC 31 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 19 9. Tighten the compression nut of the cable entry gland. The seal ring must completely encircle the cable 10. Screw the housing cover back on The electrical connection is hence finished. FIBERTRAC 31 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 20: Connection - Level Measurement

    Signal input 4 … 20 mA (active sensor) Switching input for NPN transistor Switching input floating Transistor output Interface for sensor-sensor communication (MGC) 10 Setting the bus address for sensor-sensor communication (MGC) MGC = Multi Gauge Communication FIBERTRAC 31 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 21 Signal input 4 … 20 mA (active sensor) Switching input for NPN transistor Switching input floating Transistor output Interface for sensor-sensor communication (MGC) Setting the bus address for sensor-sensor communication (MGC) MGC = Multi Gauge Communication FIBERTRAC 31 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 22 Fig. 10: Adjustment and connection compartment (Ex-ia) with instruments with intrinsically safe current output Terminals for Profibus PA Contact pins for the display and adjustment module or interface adapter Terminals for the external display and adjustment unit Ground terminal FIBERTRAC 31 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 23: Connection - Level Detection

    Contact pins for the display and adjustment module or interface adapter Instruments with intrinsically safe current output You can find detailed information on the explosion-protected versions (Ex-ia, Ex-d) in the Ex-specific safety instructions. These safety MGC = Multi Gauge Communication FIBERTRAC 31 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 24 Fig. 14: Adjustment and connection compartment (Ex-ia) with instruments with intrinsically safe current output Terminals for Profibus PA Contact pins for the display and adjustment module or interface adapter Terminals for the external display and adjustment unit Ground terminal MGC = Multi Gauge Communication FIBERTRAC 31 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 25: Connection - Summation

    Slave". The address setting (MGC) on the Slave instruments can be freely selected. Only the address "0 - 0" is reserved for the Master instru- ment. Connect the instruments according to the following wiring plan: FIBERTRAC 31 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 26 5 Connecting to power supply Fig. 15: Electronics and connection compartment with cascading of several instruments. M Master instrument S Slave instrument FIBERTRAC 31 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 27: Set Instrument Address

    The software addressing is only effective if address 126 or higher is adjusted on the instrument with the address selection switches. The addressing procedure is described in the operating instructions manual "Display and adjustment module. FIBERTRAC 31 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 28: Set Up With The Display And Adjustment Module

    Fig. 17: Insert display and adjustment module Note: If you intend to retrofit the instrument with a display and adjustment module for continuous measured value indication, a higher cover with an inspection glass is required. FIBERTRAC 31 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 29: Adjustment System

    Any values not confirmed with [OK] will not be saved. Parameter adjustment - Level measurement The instrument is adapted to the application conditions via the pa- rameter adjustment. The parameter adjustment is carried out with an adjustment menu. FIBERTRAC 31 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 30 Check if the correct language is already set for the display. If not, you Procedure can change the language in the menu item "Display/Language". Start with the setup of FIBERTRAC 31. In the main menu point "Setup", the individual submenu points should be selected one after the other and provided with the correct parameters to ensure optimum adjustment of the measurement.
  • Page 31 • Special characters + - / _ blanks Setup - Isotope In this menu item you can adjust the FIBERTRAC 31 to the integrated isotope in the source container. For this purpose, check which isotope is integrated in the source container.
  • Page 32 The normal reduction of the emitter activity is hence considered through the radioactive decay. The FIBERTRAC 31 requires this information of the automatic decay compensation. This ensures an interference-free measurement over the complete life time of the gamma emitter - an annual recalibration is not necessary.
  • Page 33 (0 %). Depending on the fact if the vessel is filled or emptied, you can car- ried out first the full or the empty adjustment. The FIBERTRAC 31 sorts the points automatically according to their level. Select "Show table" to display and edit the linearization points.
  • Page 34 If you cannot fill the vessel during the adjustment procedure to at least 60 % of the max. level, it is possible to carry out the full adjustment by switching off the radiation. The switched-off radiation simulates a 100 % filling. FIBERTRAC 31 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 35 Since the adjustment is very comprehensive, the menu points of Function Blocks 1 (FB1) were put together in a submenu. Setup - AI FB1 - Channel In menu item"Channel" you determine which measured value the output refers to. FIBERTRAC 31 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 36 With the setting "Automatic", the instrument itself calculates a suitable damping on the basis of the adjustment and the measured value changes. This setting is particularly suitable for application where fast and slow level changes occur. FIBERTRAC 31 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 37 Example for the adjustment of the process value First of all select the requested mode (overfill or dry run protection). Caution: Independent of the selected reference value, the relay will deenergize in case of failure. FIBERTRAC 31 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 38 In this menu item you can simulate measured values via the current output. This allows the signal path to be tested, e.g. through down- stream indicating instruments or the input card of the control system. FIBERTRAC 31 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 39 This parameter is described in the operating instructions manual "Display and adjustment module". Additional adjustments When a reset is carried out, all settings (with only a few exceptions) - Reset are reset. The exceptions are: PIN, language and SIL. FIBERTRAC 31 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 40 Process value AI FB1 scaling unit AI FB1 scaling 0 % = 0 % 100 % = 100 % AI FB1 damping Damping 60 s Real value correction Reference value - Relay None Block adjustment Released FIBERTRAC 31 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 41: Parameter Adjustment - Summation Slave

    Only the address "0 - 0" is reserved for the Master instru- ment. The Master instrument must have the function "Level". For this purpose, select under the menu item "Setup/Application" the function "Level". Set the address setting (MGC) on the Master instrument to "0 - 0". FIBERTRAC 31 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 42 Check if the correct language is already set for the display. If not, you can change the language in the menu item "Display/Language". Start with the setup of FIBERTRAC 31. In the main menu point "Setup", the individual submenu points should be selected one after the other and provided with the correct parameters to ensure optimum adjustment of the measurement.
  • Page 43 • Special characters + - / _ blanks Setup - Isotope In this menu item you can adjust the FIBERTRAC 31 to the integrated isotope in the source container. For this purpose, check which isotope is integrated in the source container.
  • Page 44 In this menu item you can activate the function of the current output. When the output is activated, the instrument remains in its function as a Slave, but the 4 … 20 mA output of the FIBERTRAC 31 can be also used als single instrument.
  • Page 45 Peak values of measured value: Resetting of the parameter adjust- ments in the menu item "Setup" to the default values of the respective instrument. Order-specific settings remain but are not taken over into the current parameters. FIBERTRAC 31 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 46: Parameter Adjustment - Point Level Detection

    Carry out a setup in the sequence described in the following. Main menu The main menu is divided into five sections with the following func- tions: Setup: Settings, e.g. for measurement loop name, isotope, applica- tion, background radiation, adjustment, signal output FIBERTRAC 31 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 47 Check if the correct language is already set for the display. If not, you can change the language in the menu item "Display/Language". Start with the setup of FIBERTRAC 31. In the main menu point "Setup", the individual submenu points should be selected one after the other and provided with the correct parameters to ensure optimum adjustment of the measurement.
  • Page 48 • Special characters + - / _ blanks Setup - Isotope In this menu item you can adjust the FIBERTRAC 31 to the integrated isotope in the source container. For this purpose, check which isotope is integrated in the source container.
  • Page 49 With this menu item the natural background radiation can be faded out. For this purpose, the FIBERTRAC 31 measures the natural back- ground radiation and sets the pulse rate to zero. In the future, the pulse rate from this background radiation will be automatically deducted from the total pulse rate.
  • Page 50 You thus get the min. pulse rate (ct/s) for the "covered" adjustment. Enter the requested pulse rate manually or let the rate be determined by FIBERTRAC 31. Automatic determination of the pulse rate should be given preference. FIBERTRAC 31 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 51 6 Set up with the display and adjustment module You can enter the adjustment point (ct/s) manually. You can let the adjustment point be determined by FIBERTRAC 31. Adjustment "uncovered" This menu item appears only if you have selected under adjustment (two-point adjustment) mode (setup/adjustment mode) the "Two-point adjustment".
  • Page 52 The relay outputs of the sensor react accordingly. Overfill protection = the relay will deenergise (safe condition) when the max. level is reached. Dry run protection = the relay will deenergise (safe condition) when the min. level is reached. FIBERTRAC 31 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 53 The value is an indication for the reliability and reproducibility of the switching point. The greater the difference in the pulse rate between covered and uncovered status, the greater the differential value (Delta I) and the more reliable the measurement. The automatically calculated damp- FIBERTRAC 31 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 54 Additional adjustments Additional settings - PIN In this menu item, the PIN is permanently activated/deactivated. Thus you protect the sensor data against unauthorized access and unin- tended changes. The default setting of the PIN is 0000. FIBERTRAC 31 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 55 The following table shows the default values of the instrument. The values apply for the application "Level". First of all you have to select the application. Depending on the instrument version, not all menu items may be available or they may be differently assigned: FIBERTRAC 31 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 56 Date of manufacture - shows calibration date and the date of the last change • Profibus Ident Number - shows the Profibus ident number • Instrument features - shows further instrument features These parameters are described in the operating instructions manual "Display and adjustment module". FIBERTRAC 31 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 57: 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". FIBERTRAC 31 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 58: Setup With Pactware

    Further setup steps are described in the operating instructions manu- al "DTM Collection/PACTware" attached to each DTM Collection and which can also be downloaded from the Internet. Detailed descrip- tions are available in the online help of PACTware and the DTMs. FIBERTRAC 31 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 59: Saving The Parameter Adjustment Data

    The standard version is available as a download under www.vega.com/downloads and "Software". The full version is avail- able on CD from the agency serving you. Saving the parameter adjustment data We recommend documenting or saving the parameter adjustment data via PACTware.

  • Page 60: Set Up With Other Systems

    Set up with other systems DD adjustment programs Device descriptions as Enhanced Device Description (EDD) are available for DD adjustment programs such as, for example, AMS™ and PDM. The files can be downloaded at www.vega.com/downloads under "Software". FIBERTRAC 31 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 61: Diagnostics And Service

    PACTware/DTM or EDD. Out of specification: The measured value is unstable because the instrument specification is exceeded (e.g. electronics temperature). This status message is inactive by default. It can be activated by the user via PACTware/DTM or EDD. FIBERTRAC 31 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 62 – Electronics defective – Restart instrument – Exchanging the electronics EPROM hard- ware error F035 – Error in the internal instru- – Carry out a reset ment communication – Exchanging the electronics EPROM data error FIBERTRAC 31 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 63 – Call our service Communica- tion error F114 – Discharge accumulator – Readjust real time clock Error real time clock F120 – Faulty or missing instrument – Carrying out adjustment adjustment Filter time error FIBERTRAC 31 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 64 – Wait for the automatic end Simulation after 60 mins. Out of specification The following table shows the error codes and text messages in the status message "Out of specification" and provides information on causes as well as corrective measures. FIBERTRAC 31 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 65: Rectify Faults

    Check connection according to chapter "Connection steps" and if necessary, correct ac- cording to chapter "Wiring plan" Voltage supply missing Check cables for breaks; repair if necessary Operating voltage too low Check, adapt if necessary FIBERTRAC 31 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 66: 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 67: Software Update

    Instruments with approvals can be bound to certain software ver- sions. Therefore make sure that the approval remains effective with a software update. You can find detailed information on www.vega.com/downloads and "Approvals". How to proceed in case of repair The following procedure refers only to the sensor. Should a repair...

  • Page 68: 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. FIBERTRAC 31 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 69: Supplement

    The measured variable is the intensity of the gamma radiation of an isotope. When the radiation intensity decreases, for example due to rising medium, the meas- ured value of FIBERTRAC 31 changes in proportion to the level. FIBERTRAC 31 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 70 Analogue input Ʋ Input type 4 … 20 mA, passive Ʋ Internal load 250 Ω Switching input Ʋ Type of input - Open Collector 10 mA Ʋ Type of input - Relay contact 100 mA FIBERTRAC 31 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 71 750 VA AC, 40 W DC If inductive loads or stronger currents are switched through, the gold plating on the relay contact surface will be permanently damaged. The contact is then no longer suitable for switching low-level signal circuits. FIBERTRAC 31 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 72 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). Tested according to the guidelines of German Lloyd, GL directive 2. FIBERTRAC 31 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 73 Ʋ Intrinsically safe bus - FISCO model 9 … 17.5 V DC Ʋ Intrinsically safe bus - ENTITY model 9 … 24 V DC Number of sensors per DP/PA segment coupler Ʋ Non-Ex instruments Ʋ Ex instruments FIBERTRAC 31 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 74: Communication Profibus Pa

    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".
  • Page 75 Primary Temperature Rate Value Fig. 23: FIBERTRAC 31: Block diagram with AI FB 1 … AI FB 3 OUT values TB Transducer Block FB 1 … FB 3 Function Block Output value, adjustable (depending on instrument type and application - see following list) •...
  • Page 76 The status byte corresponds to profile 3.02 "Profibus PA Profile for Process Control Devices" coded. The status "Measured value OK" is coded as 80 (hex) (Bit7 = 1, Bit6 … 0 = 0). The measured value is transferred as a 32 bit floating point number in the IEEE-754 format. FIBERTRAC 31 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 77 16, 17, 25, 52, 53, 57, 66, FAILURE 117, 120 Conflict in MGC 121, 122, 141 FAILURE Communication Error in FAILURE MGC-Slave reports Error FAILURE Undefined 21 Undefined 20 Undefined 19 Detector Temperature OUT_OF_SPEC critical FIBERTRAC 31 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 78: Dimensions

    The NE-107 status preset in the delivery status is only a recommendation. You can adapt the settings according to PA profile 3.02. See DIAG_EVENT_SWITCH. 11.3 Dimensions The following dimensional drawings represent only an extract of all possible versions. Detailed dimensional drawings can be downloaded at www.vega.com/downloads under "Drawings". FIBERTRAC 31 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 79 M20x1,5/ 119 mm ½ NPT (4.69") 169 mm (6.65") 116,5 mm 175 mm (4.59") (6.89") 90 mm 100 mm (3.54") (3.94") 143,5 mm (5.65") Fig. 26: Aluminium housing or stainless steel housing - Precision casting FIBERTRAC 31 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 80 11 Supplement FIBERTRAC 31 ø 42 mm (1.58") Fig. 27: FIBERTRAC 31 Measuring range FIBERTRAC 31 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 81 FIBERTRAC 31 - Mounting example 195 mm (7.68") 152,5 mm (6.00") 127 mm (5.00") 51 mm (2.01") 14 mm (0.55") 104,9 mm (4.13") Fig. 28: FIBERTRAC 31 with supplied mounting accessories Min. bending radius: 305 mm (12 in) FIBERTRAC 31 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 82 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 83 Scaling 36, 45, 52 Scaling unit 36, 44, 52 Sensor address 30, 42, 47 Handling permit 10 Sensor status 38, 53 Hardware addressing 27, 31, 43, 47 Service Heat 15 – Hotline 66 Simulation 38, 54 FIBERTRAC 31 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 84 Status bytes PA output value 77 Status messages - NAMUR NE 107 61 Summation Slave 41 Telegram configuration 76 Time 39, 55 Type plate 7 Unit 49 Units 32 Voltage supply 73 Water cooling 15 FIBERTRAC 31 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 85 Notes FIBERTRAC 31 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 86 Notes FIBERTRAC 31 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 87 Notes FIBERTRAC 31 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 88 Subject to change without prior notice © VEGA Grieshaber KG, Schiltach/Germany 2013 VEGA Grieshaber KG Phone +49 7836 50-0 Am Hohenstein 113...

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