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Vega VEGAPULS 66 Operating Instructions Manual

Radar sensor for continuous level measurement of liquids
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Radar sensor for continuous level
measurement of liquids
VEGAPULS 66
Profibus PA
Standpipe version
Document ID: 36525

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Radar sensor for continuous level measurement of liquids VEGAPULS 66 Profibus PA Standpipe version Document ID: 36525...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Saving the parameter adjustment data ................45 Setup with PACTware Connect the PC ......................46 Parameter adjustment ....................46 Saving the parameter adjustment data ................47 Set up with other systems DD adjustment programs ....................48 Diagnosis, asset management and service VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 3 Safety instructions for Ex areas Take note of the Ex specific safety instructions for Ex applications. These instructions are attached as documents to each instrument with Ex approval and are part of the operating instructions manual. Editing status: 2016-01-29 VEGAPULS 66 • 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. VEGAPULS 66 • 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 VEGAPULS 66 is a sensor for continuous level measurement. You can find detailed information about the area of application in chapter "Product description".

  • Page 6: Ce Conformity

    • 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 66 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 7: Radio License For Usa/Canada

    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" VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 8: Product Description

    Alternatively, you can access 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 9: Principle Of Operation

    Scope of delivery The scope of delivery encompasses: • Radar sensor • Documentation – Quick setup guide VEGAPULS 66 – Instructions for optional instrument features – Ex-specific "Safety instructions" (with Ex versions) – If necessary, further certificates • DVD "Software", included therein –...

  • Page 10: 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 "DISADAPT"...
  • Page 11 Supplementary electron- The supplementary electronics is a replacement part for sensors with ics Profibus PA Profibus PA and double chamber housing. You can find further information in the operating instructions "Supple- mentary electronics for Profibus PA" (Document-ID 42767). VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 12: Mounting

    The free openings for the cable glands are therefore covered with red dust protection caps as transport protection. The dust protection caps do not provide sufficient protection against moisture. VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 13: Mounting Instructions

    The standpipe antenna must extend all the way down to the request- ed min. level, as measurement is only possible within the tube. If a good mixing of the product is important, you should use a version with perforated surge pipe. VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 14: Connecting To The Bus System

    With plastic housing, the NPT cable gland or the Conduit steel tube must be screwed without grease into the threaded insert. Max. torque for all housings, see chapter "Technical data". VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 15: 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 VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 16 "Technical data - Electromechanical data" 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 external ground terminal to potential equalisation VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 17: Wiring Plan, Single Chamber Housing

    Electronics compartment 6 7 8 Fig. 5: Electronics compartment, double chamber housing Internal connection to the terminal compartment Contact pins for the display and adjustment module or interface adapter Selection switch for bus address VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 18 Terminal compartment - Radio module PLICS- MOBILE Status SIM-Card Test Fig. 7: Terminal compartment, radio module PLICSMOBILE Voltage supply You can find detailed information on connection in the supplementary instructions "PLICSMOBILE GSM/GPRS radio module". VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 19: Wiring Plan, Double Chamber Housing Ex D Ia

    Fig. 10: Top view of the plug connector Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4 Contact pin Colour connection ca- Terminal, electronics ble in the sensor module Pin 1 Brown VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 20: Double Chamber Housing With Dis-Adapt

    Fig. 12: 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 Pin 2 White Pin 3 Blue Pin 4 Black VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 21: Wiring Plan - Version Ip 66/Ip 68, 1 Bar

    6 7 8 Fig. 14: Address selection switch Addresses <100 (selection 0), addresses >100 (selection 1) Decade of the address (selection 0 to 9) Unit position of the address (selection 0 to 9) VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 22: Switch-On Phase

    The addressing procedure is described in the operating instructions manual "Display and adjustment module. Switch-on phase After VEGAPULS 66 is connected to the bus system, the instrument carries out a self-test for approx. 30 seconds. The following steps are carried out: •...

  • Page 23: 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. 15: Installing the display and adjustment module in the electronics compart- ment of the single chamber housing VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 24: Adjustment System

    If you intend to retrofit the instrument with a display and adjustment module for continuous measured value indication, a higher lid with an inspection glass is required. Adjustment system Fig. 17: Display and adjustment elements LC display Adjustment keys • Key functions [OK] key: VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 25: Measured Value Indication - Selection National Language

    In the third view, the selected measured value as well as a second se- lectable value, e.g. the temperature of the electronics, are displayed. During the initial setup of an instrument shipped Ex works, use the "OK" key to get to the menu "National language". VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 26: Parameter Adjustment

    The available digits comprise: • Letters from A … Z • Numbers from 0 … 9 • Special characters +, -, /, - VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 27 The adjustment possibilities depend on the selection "Liquid" or "Bulk solid" under "Medium". The following options are available when "Liquid" is selected: The selection "Standpipe" opens a new window in which the inner diameter of the applied standpipe is entered. VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 28 – Low sensitivity to sporadic false echoes – Stable and reliable measured values through averaging – High accuracy – False signal suppression required Stirrer vessel (reactor): • Setup: all vessel sizes possible • Product speed: VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 29 – Often the level is hold via a control facility • Vessel: – Lateral outlets and inlets – Joins like flanges, weld joints – Shifting of the running time in the tube • Process/measurement conditions: – Condensation VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 30 – Stable and reliable measured values through frequent averag- – Insensitive in the close range Open flume (flow measurement): • Rate of level change: slow level change • Process/measurement conditions: – Ice and condensation on the antenna possible VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 31 Apart from the medium and the application, the vessel form itself can influence the measurement. To adapt the sensor to these measuring conditions, this menu item offers different options for vessel bottom and ceiling for certain applications. VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 32 10 % and 90 % is possible. Starting point for these distance specifica- tions is always the sealing surface of the thread or flange. You can find specifications on the reference plane in chapter "Technical data". The actual level is calculated on the basis of these settings. VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 33 2. Prepare the percentage value for editing with [OK] and set the cursor to the requested position with [->]. 3. Set the requested percentage value with [+] and save with [OK]. The cursor jumps now to the distance value. VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 34 Setup - AI FB1 Scaling Additional scalings (Out-Scale) are carried out within the function unit block. In this menu item, the scaling unit is selected. For a better overview, the units are combined in groups: VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 35 With active PIN, adjustment via PACTware/DTM as well as other systems is also blocked. In delivery status, the PIN is "0000". Display - Language This menu item enables the setting of the requested national lan- guage. VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 36 Diagnosis - Electronics The respective min. and max. measured value of the electronics temperature temperature is saved in the sensor. These values as well as the actual temperature value are displayed in the menu item "Peak values". VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 37 Note: During simulation, the simulated value is outputted as Profibus PA signal. How to interrupt the simulation: → Push [ESC] Information: The simulation is automatically terminated 10 minutes after the last pressing of a key. VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 38 In this menu item you select the measured variable of the system and Instrument units the temperature unit. Additional adjustments - In this menu item, you define the unit of the Secondary Values 2 Unit SV2 (SV2): VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 39 4. Confirm again with [OK] and enter the actual distance from the sensor to the product surface. 5. All interfering signals in this section are detected by the sensor and stored after confirming with [OK]. VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 40 In this menu item, the sensor address is adjusted on Profibus PA. Sensor address An address must be assigned to each Profibus PA instrument. The approved addresses are between 0 and 126. Each address must VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 41 In this menu item, the internal clock of the sensor is adjusted. Date/Time Additional adjustments When a reset is carried out, all settings (with only a few exceptions) - Reset are reset. The exceptions are: PIN, language, lighting, SIL and HART mode. VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 42 Peak values, measured value: Resetting of the measured min. and max. distances to the actual measured value. Select the requested reset function [->] and confirm with [OK]. The following table shows the default values of VEGAPULS 66: VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 43 • All data of the menu "Setup" and "Display" • In the menu "Additional settings" the items "Distance unit, tem- perature unit and linearization" • The values of the user programmable linearization curve VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 44 In this menu item, the Profibus ident number of the instrument is Number displayed. Instrument features In this menu item, the features of the sensor such as approval, pro- cess fitting, seal, measuring range, electronics, housing and others are displayed. VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 45: 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". VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 46: 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. VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 47: 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 48: 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". VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 49: Diagnosis, Asset Management And Service

    The echo curve of the setup is stored via: • PC with PACTware/DTM • Control system with EDD • Display and adjustment module VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 50: Asset Management Function

    Plan in maintenance for the instrument because a failure is expected in the near future (e.g. due to buildup). This status message is inactive by default. It can be activated by the user via PACTware/DTM or EDD. VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 51 – Send instrument for repair F125 – Temperature of the – Check ambient tem- Bit 7 electronics in the non- perature Impermissible electronics specified range – Isolate electronics temperature – Use instrument with higher temperature range VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 52 Bits Text message S600 – Temperature of – Check ambient Bit 18 the electronics temperature Impermissible in the non-spec- – Isolate electron- electronics tem- ified range perature – Use instrument with higher temperature range VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 53 – Change polari- sation direction – Use instrument with higher sensitivity M504 – Hardware – Check connec- Bit 17 defect tions Error on an device – Exchanging the interface electronics – Send instru- ment for repair VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 54: Rectify Faults

    Fig. 22: The broken line 1 shows the real level, the continuous line 2 shows the level displayed by the sensor Notes: VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 55 The max. level (0 m – Use a sensor with a more suit- distance) as well as the status able antenna message "Overfill protection" are outputted. VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 56: 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 57: 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. VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 58: Dismount

    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. VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 59: Supplement

    3.2 kg/m (2.2 lbs/ft) Length standpipe max. 5.85 m (19.19 ft) Torques Max. torques for NPT cable glands and Conduit tubes Ʋ Plastic housing 10 Nm (7.376 lbf ft) Ʋ Aluminium/Stainless steel housing 50 Nm (36.88 lbf ft) VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 60 Damping (63 % of the input variable) 0 … 999 s, adjustable Profibus PA profile 3.02 Number of FBs with AI (function blocks with analogue input) Standpipe supply Ex factory up to 5.85 m (19.19 ft) VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 61 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. VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 62 Time span after a sudden change of measuring distance (by max. 0.5 m in liquid applications) until the output signal has reached 90 % of the final value for the first time (IEC 61298-2). EIRP: Equivalent Isotropic Radiated Power. VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 63 Options of the cable entry Ʋ Cable gland with integrated connec- M20 x 1.5 (cable: ø 5 … 9 mm) tion cable Ʋ Cable entry ½ NPT Ʋ Blind plug M20 x 1.5; ½ NPT VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 64 Date format Day.Month.Year Time format 12 h/24 h Time zone Ex factory Rate deviation max. 10.5 min/year Additional output parameter - Electronics temperature Output of the temperature values Ʋ Analogue Via the additional current output VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 65 Single chamber IP 66/IP 68 (0.2 bar) NEMA 6P casting IP 68 (1 bar) NEMA 6P Double chamber IP 66/IP 67 NEMA 4X IP 66/IP 68 (0.2 bar) NEMA 6P IP 68 (1 bar) NEMA 6P VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 66: Communication Profibus Pa

    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 in the download area.
  • Page 67 11 Supplement Fig. 31: VEGAPULS 66: Block diagram with AI FB 1 … AI FB 3 OUT values TB Transducer Block FB 1 … FB 3 Function Block Module of the PA sensors For the cyclic data traffic, VEGAPULS 66 provides the following modules: •...
  • Page 68 -10 -11 -12 -13 -14 -15 -16 -17 -18 -19 -20 -21 -22 -23 Sign Significant Significant Exponent Significant (Exponent - 127) Value = (-1) (1 + Significant) Fig. 33: Data format of the measured value VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 69 Hi-Alarm tive advisory alarm - high limited 0 x 8d good (non-cascade) - ac- Lo-Lo-Alarm tive critical alarm - low limited 0 x 8e good (non-cascade) - ac- Hi-Hi-Alarm tive critical alarm - high limited VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 70: Dimensions

    11 Supplement 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". Plastic housing ~ 69 mm ~ 84 mm (2.72") (3.31") ø 79 mm ø 79 mm (3.11")
  • Page 71 Fig. 37: Housing versions with protection rating IP 66/IP 68 (0.2 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 VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 72 Fig. 38: Housing version with protection rating 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 VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 73 ø 56 mm (2.21") ø 52 mm (2.05") Fig. 39: VEGAPULS 66, standpipe version Standard version For process temperatures up to 250 °C (482 °F) For process temperatures up to 400 °C (752 °F) The plant operator must provide a suitable support for the standpipe depending on the length and the process conditions.
  • Page 74 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 75 Instrument address 21 Instrument master file 66 Instrument units 38 Instrument version 44 Language 35 Linearisation curve 40 Lock adjustment 35 Main menu 26 Meas. certainty 37 Measured value memory 49 Measurement loop name 26 VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 76 Subject to change without prior notice © VEGA Grieshaber KG, Schiltach/Germany 2016 VEGA Grieshaber KG Phone +49 7836 50-0 Am Hohenstein 113...

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