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Vega VEGAPULS 67 Operating Instructions Manual

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VEGAPULS 67
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions VEGAPULS 67 Foundation Fieldbus Document ID: 32941...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    6.10 Saving the parameterisation data ................... 43 Set up with PACTware and other adjustment programs ............ 45 Connect the PC ......................45 Parameter adjustment with PACTware ................46 7.3 Parameter adjustment with AMS™................. 47 Saving the parameterisation data ................... 47 8 Maintenance and fault rectification ..................48 VEGAPULS 67 • Foundation Fieldbus...
  • Page 3 10.4 Industrial property rights ....................66 10.5 Trademark ........................66 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: 2017-09-22 VEGAPULS 67 • Foundation Fieldbus...

  • Page 4: About This Document

    Symbols used Document ID This symbol on the front page of this instruction refers to the Docu- ment ID. By entering the Document ID on www.vega.com you will reach the document download. Information, tip, note This symbol indicates helpful additional information.

  • Page 5: For Your Safety

    During work on and with the device the required personal protective equipment must always be worn. Appropriate use VEGAPULS 67 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: Safety Label On The Instrument

    For operation inside of closed vessels, points a to f in annex E of EN 302372 must be fulfilled. FCC/IC conformity (only for USA/Canada) The VEGAPULS 67 may only be used in closed vessels made of metal, concrete, or fibre-reinforced plastic. VEGAPULS 67 • Foundation Fieldbus...

  • Page 7: Installation And Operation In The Usa And Canada

    VEGAPULS 67 in atmospherically open vessels. These applications are not in conformity with the FCC/IC approvals of the instrument. VEGAPULS 67 is FCC/IC approved with all the antenna types de- scribed in this operating instructions manual. Conversions or modifications of the instrument not expressively ap- proved by VEGA will lead to revocation of the operational release.

  • Page 8: Product Description

    • Housing cover, optionally available with display and adjustment module PLICSCOM The components are available in different versions. Fig. 1: VEGAPULS 67, threaded version with plastic horn antenna and plastic housing Housing cover with integrated PLICSCOM (optional) Housing with electronics 3 Process fitting with plastic horn antenna...

  • Page 9: Principle Of Operation

    • Software version ≤ 3.90 Principle of operation Application area The VEGAPULS 67 is particularly suitable for measurement of bulk solids in silos with up to 15 m height. Functional principle The antenna of the radar sensor emits short radar pulses with a duration of approx. 1 ns. These pulses are reflected by the product...

  • Page 10: Packaging, Transport And Storage

    It can be inserted into the sensor and removed at any time. You can find further information in the operating instructions "Display and adjustment module PLICSCOM" (Document-ID 27835). The interface adapter VEGACONNECT enables the connection of VEGACONNECT communication-capable instruments to the USB interface of a PC. For VEGAPULS 67 • Foundation Fieldbus...
  • Page 11 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 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. VEGAPULS 67 • Foundation Fieldbus...
  • Page 13 With radar sensors, the polarisa- tion can be used to considerably reduce the effect of false echoes by turning the instrument in the connection flange or mounting boss. The position of the polarisation plane is marked on the instrument. Fig. 4: Position of the polarisation plane of VEGAPULS 67 Marking bars VEGAPULS 67 • Foundation Fieldbus...

  • Page 14: Mounting Preparation

    • Single chamber housing – Angle of inclination 180°, infinitely variable – Angle of inclination in three steps 0°, 90° and 180° • Double chamber housing – Angle of inclination 90°, infinitely variable – Angle of inclination in two steps 0° and 90° VEGAPULS 67 • Foundation Fieldbus...
  • Page 15 4 Mounting Fig. 6: Adjustment of the angle of inclination Fig. 7: Turning by fastening in the centre Collar or adapter flange The compression flange allows mounting on a flange DN 80/ANSI 3", the adapter flange on flanges DN 100/ANSI 4" and DN 150/ANSI 6" You can find drawings of these mounting options in chapter "Dimen- sions". VEGAPULS 67 • Foundation Fieldbus...

  • Page 16: Mounting Instructions

    Orientation To detect nearly the complete vessel volume the sensor should be directed in such a way that the measuring beam reaches the lowest level in the vessel, i.e. the outlet. VEGAPULS 67 • Foundation Fieldbus...
  • Page 17 When mounting on the vessel ceiling mark sure that the sensor does not overfill. Depending on the measured product, this can cause a mechanical damage. In a cylindrical silo with conical outlet, it is the easiest way to carry out the mounting on a socket in the center of the silo. VEGAPULS 67 • Foundation Fieldbus...
  • Page 18 The mounting socket should be as short as possible and its end rounded. This reduces false echoes from the vessel mounting socket. Fig. 12: Recommended socket mounting If the medium has good reflective properties, VEGAPULS 67 can also be mounted on a longer socket piece. Recommended values for socket heights are specified in the following illustration. You must carry out a false echo storage afterwards. VEGAPULS 67 • Foundation Fieldbus...
  • Page 19 15.8 in 6" 19.7 in Tip: In new facilities it is useful to incline the vessel socket in the direction of the outlet. False reflections from the vessel wall are thus reduced and measurement all the way down to the bottom of the conical outlet is possible. VEGAPULS 67 • Foundation Fieldbus...
  • Page 20 The optimum mounting position is on the outer wall of the silo with the sensor oriented towards the outlet in the silo center. Fig. 15: Installation and orientation in multiple chamber silos VEGAPULS 67 • Foundation Fieldbus...
  • Page 21 Air rinsing Air rinsing is useful for avoiding buildup, particularly when there is strong condensation. Since VEGAPULS 67 has no direct rinsing air connection, a separate rinsing air connection must be provided in the mounting socket. By inclining this connection towards the top, a particularly effective cleaning of the antenna cover is achieved.
  • Page 22 Keep in mind that for these applications, the sensors are designed for relatively slow level changes. If the sensor is used on a movable boom, the max. measuring rate must be observed (see chapter "Technical data"). Fig. 19: Radar sensors on traverse crane VEGAPULS 67 • Foundation Fieldbus...

  • Page 23: Connecting To Power Supply

    The cable screens to the power supply unit and to the next distributor must be connected to each other and also connected to ground potential via a ceramic capacitor (e.g. 1 nF, 1500 V). The low frequency potential equalisation currents are thus suppressed, VEGAPULS 67 • Foundation Fieldbus...

  • Page 24: Connection Procedure

    Fig. 20: Connection steps 6 and 7 8. Press down the opening levers of the terminals, you will hear the terminal spring closing 9. Check the hold of the wires in the terminals by lightly pulling on them VEGAPULS 67 • Foundation Fieldbus...

  • Page 25: Wiring Plan, Single Chamber Housing

    Fig. 21: Material versions, single chamber housing Plastic Aluminium Stainless steel (precision casting) Stainless steel (electro-polished) Filter element for air pressure compensation of all material versions. Blind plug with version IP 66/IP 68, 1 bar for Aluminium and stainless steel VEGAPULS 67 • Foundation Fieldbus...

  • Page 26: Wiring Plan, Double Chamber Housing

    Display I 2 C Fig. 23: Wiring plan - single chamber housing Voltage supply, signal output Wiring plan, double chamber housing The following illustrations apply to the non-Ex as well as to the Ex-ia version. VEGAPULS 67 • Foundation Fieldbus...
  • Page 27 Fig. 25: Electronics compartment - double chamber housing Simulation switch ("on" = simulation mode) Spring contacts for display and adjustment module Interface for service Internal connection cable to the connection compartment Ground terminal for connection of the cable screen VEGAPULS 67 • Foundation Fieldbus...

  • Page 28: Wiring Plan - Version Ip 66/Ip 68, 1 Bar

    Voltage supply, signal output Wiring plan - version IP 66/IP 68, 1 bar Wire assignment, con- nection cable Fig. 28: Wire assignment, connection cable Brown (+) and blue (-) to power supply or to the processing system Shielding VEGAPULS 67 • Foundation Fieldbus...

  • Page 29: Switch-On Phase

    5 Connecting to power supply Switch-on phase Switch-on phase After VEGAPULS 67 is connected to voltage supply or after voltage recurrence, the instrument carries out a self-check for approx. 30 seconds. The following steps are carried out: • Internal check of the electronics •...

  • Page 30: Set Up With The Display And Adjustment Module Plicscom

    4. Screw housing lid with inspection window tightly back on Disassembly is carried out in reverse order. The display and adjustment module is powered by the sensor, an ad- ditional connection is not necessary. VEGAPULS 67 • Foundation Fieldbus...

  • Page 31: Adjustment System

    Adjustment system Fig. 30: Display and adjustment elements LC display Indication of the menu item number Adjustment keys • [OK] key: Key functions VEGAPULS 67 • Foundation Fieldbus...

  • Page 32: Setup Steps

    Parameterization example The radar sensor measures the distance from the sensor to the product surface. For indication of the real level, an allocation of the measured distance to the percentage height must be carried out. VEGAPULS 67 • Foundation Fieldbus...
  • Page 33 [OK]. ▶ Basic adjustment Display Diagnostics Service Info 2. Select the menu item "Basic adjustment" with [->] and confirm with [OK]. Now the menu item "Min. adjustment" is displayed. Min. adjustment 0.00 % 5.000 m(d) 4.000 m(d) VEGAPULS 67 • Foundation Fieldbus...
  • Page 34 Vessel form Apart from the medium, the vessel shape can also influence the measurement. To adapt the sensor to these measuring conditions, this menu item offers different options depending on whether liquid or solid is selected. With "Solid" these are "Silo" or "Bunker", with "Liq- uid", "Storage tank", "Stilling tube", "Open vessel" or "Stirred vessel". VEGAPULS 67 • Foundation Fieldbus...
  • Page 35 Enter the requested parameters via the appropriate keys, save your settings and jump to the next menu item with the [->] key. Caution: Note the following if the VEGAPULS 67 with corresponding approval is used as part of an overfill protection system according to WHG (Water Resources Act): If a linearisation curve is selected, the measuring signal is no longer necessarily linear to the filling height. This must be considered by the...
  • Page 36 A well function- ing measurement normally has a value > 10 dB. VEGAPULS 67 • Foundation Fieldbus...
  • Page 37 PACTware, this pattern can be also set to 1 hour or 1 day. Echo curve Service - False signal High sockets or vessel installations, such as e. g. struts or agitators as suppression well as buildup and weld joints on the vessel walls, cause interfering reflections which can impair the measurement. A false echo storage VEGAPULS 67 • Foundation Fieldbus...
  • Page 38 Service - Extended set- The menu item "Extended setting" offers the possibility to optimise ting VEGAPULS 67 for applications in which the level changes very quickly. To do this, select the function "Quick level change > 1 m/min.". Extended setting quick level change > 1 m/min.
  • Page 39 Sensor Displayed value AI-Out Extended settings None Unit of measurement m(d) The values of the following menu items are not reset to the reset values (see table) with "Reset": Function Reset value Language No reset Sensor-specific basic adjustment. VEGAPULS 67 • Foundation Fieldbus...
  • Page 40 • Standpipe inner diameter • Vessel form • Damping • Linearisation curve • Sensor-TAG • Displayed value • Unit of measurement • Language Special parameters are parameters which are set customer-specifically on the service level with the adjustment software PACTware. With standpipe versions. VEGAPULS 67 • Foundation Fieldbus...
  • Page 41 Software version: Edition of the sensor software Date of manufacture 24. March 2015 Software version 3.80 • Date of last change using PC: Date of the last change of sensor parameters via PC Last change using PC • Device-ID • Sensor-TAG VEGAPULS 67 • Foundation Fieldbus...

  • Page 42: Menu Schematic

    Bulk solid ▼ ▼ not known not known 30.000 m(d) 0.000 m(d) 0.665 m(d) 0.665 m(d) Damping Linearisation curve Sensor-TAG Linear Sensor Display Basic adjustment ▶ Display Diagnostics Service Info Displayed value Backlight ▼ AI-Out Switched off VEGAPULS 67 • Foundation Fieldbus...

  • Page 43: Saving The Parameterisation Data

    They are thus available for multiple use or service purposes. If VEGAPULS 67 is equipped with a display and adjustment module, the most important data can be read out of the sensor into the display and adjustment module.
  • Page 44 6 Set up with the display and adjustment module PLICSCOM If it is necessary to exchange the sensor, the display and adjustment module is inserted into the replacement instrument and the data are written into the sensor under the menu item "Copy sensor data". VEGAPULS 67 • Foundation Fieldbus...

  • Page 45: Set Up With Pactware And Other Adjustment Programs

    Sensor VEGACONNECT exter- nally TWIST Fig. 33: Connection via VEGACONNECT externally I²C bus (com.) interface on the sensor I²C connection cable of VEGACONNECT VEGACONNECT USB cable to the PC Necessary components: • VEGAPULS 67 • PC with PACTware and suitable VEGA DTM VEGAPULS 67 • Foundation Fieldbus...

  • Page 46: Parameter Adjustment With Pactware

    Saving/printing the project as well as import/export functions are also part of the standard version. In the full version there is also an extended print function for complete project documentation as well as a save function for measured value VEGAPULS 67 • Foundation Fieldbus...

  • Page 47: Parameter Adjustment With Ams

    The standard version is available as a download under www.vega.com/downloads. The full version is available on CD from the agency serving you. Parameter adjustment with AMS™...

  • Page 48: Maintenance And Fault Rectification

    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 manned 7 days a week round-the-clock. Since we offer this service worldwide, the support is only available in the English language. The service is free, only standard call charges are incurred.

  • Page 49: Exchanging The Electronics Module

    Ex approval may be used. If there is no electronics module available on site, one can be ordered from the VEGA agency serving you. Sensor serial number The new electronics module must be loaded with the settings of the sensor.

  • Page 50: Software Update

    The electronics modules are adapted to the respective sensor and Assignment distinguish also in the signal output or power supply. Foundation Fieldbus Electronics module PS-E.60SF suitable for VEGAPULS 67 and 68 - Foundation Fieldbus: • PS-E.60SFX (X = without approvals) •...

  • Page 51: Dismount

    These may be used only for privately used products according to the WEEE directive. Correct disposal avoids negative effects on humans and the environ- ment and ensures recycling of useful raw materials. Materials: see chapter "Technical data" If you have no way to dispose of the old instrument properly, please contact us concerning return and disposal. VEGAPULS 67 • Foundation Fieldbus...

  • Page 52: Supplement

    DN 80 Ʋ Terminal screws, adapter flange - 2.5 Nm (1.844 lbf ft) antenna Ʋ Flange screws, adapter flange DN 100 7 Nm (5.163 lbf ft) 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 67 • Foundation Fieldbus...
  • Page 53 > 1 s (dependent on the parameter setting) Max. level change Adjustable up to 1 m/min. (dependent on the parameter settings) Max. emitted HF power of the antenna system Ʋ Pulse peak power < 10 mW Ʋ Pulse duration < 2 ns Ʋ Average power < 25 µW For products with a low dielectric figure up to 50 cm (19.69 in). Corresponds to the range with 50 % of the emitted power Time to output the correct level (with max. 10 % deviation) after a sudden level change. VEGAPULS 67 • Foundation Fieldbus...
  • Page 54 30 mm (1.180 in) 15 mm (0.590 in) 1,0 m (3.280 ft) 15 m (49.21 ft) -15 mm (- 0.590 in) - 30 mm (- 1.180 in) Fig. 35: Deviation VEGAPULS 67 Influence of the ambient temperature to the sensor electronics Average temperature coefficient of the 0.03 %/10 K zero signal (temperature error) Ambient conditions Ambient, storage and transport tempera- -40 … +80 °C (-40 … +176 °F)
  • Page 55 1000 m (3280 ft) Ʋ Min. bending radius 25 mm (0.984 in) with 25 °C (77 °F) Ʋ Diameter approx. 8 mm (0.315 in) Ʋ Colour - standard PE Black Ʋ Colour - standard PUR Blue Ʋ Colour - Ex-version Blue Depending on the version M12 x 1, according to DIN 43650, Harting, 7/8" FF. VEGAPULS 67 • Foundation Fieldbus...
  • Page 56 Single chamber IP 66/IP 68 (0.2 bar) Type 6P IP 68 (1 bar) Type 6P Double chamber IP 66/IP 67 Type 4X IP 66/IP 68 (0.2 bar) Type 6P IP 68 (1 bar) Type 6P VEGAPULS 67 • Foundation Fieldbus...

  • Page 57: Foundation Fieldbus

    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 "Instrument search (serial number)" as well as in the general download area.
  • Page 58 AI 1 Channel = 1: Primary Value AI 2 Channel = 2: Secondary Value 1 Channel = 3: Secondary Value 2 Fig. 36: VEGAPULS 67 measured value processing Diagram, adjustment The following illustration shows the function of the adjustment. Secondary_value_1 cal_level_hi...
  • Page 59 – Holds the maximum sensor value. Write access resets to current value. Unit derives from 'Sen- sor_range.unit' • min_peak_sensor_value – Holds the minimum sensor value. Write access resets to current value. Unit derives from 'Sen- sor_range.unit' • Calibration Highest Point – Min./max.-adjustment: Upper calibrated point of the sensor. It refers to 'Cal_level_hi'. The unit is defined in 'Sensor_range.unit' • Calibration Lowest Point – Min./max.-adjustment: Lower calibrated point of the sensor. It refers to 'Cal_level_lo'. The unit is defined in 'Sensor_range.unit' VEGAPULS 67 • Foundation Fieldbus...
  • Page 60 – Distance from the sensor to the product surface. Unit derives from 'Sensor_range.unit' • empty_vessel_curve_corr_op_code – Update, create new or delete the empty vessel curve • tube diameter – Set up to suit the process conditions VEGAPULS 67 • Foundation Fieldbus...

  • Page 61: Dimensions

    Fig. 38: 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 Plastic housing Aluminium housing Aluminium double chamber housing Stainless steel housing, electropolished Stainless steel housing - precision casting VEGAPULS 67 • Foundation Fieldbus...
  • Page 62 M20x1,5 Fig. 39: 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 Aluminium housing Stainless steel housing - precision casting VEGAPULS 67 • Foundation Fieldbus...
  • Page 63 125 mm (4.92") 2,5 mm (0.10") 75 mm (2.95") 107 mm (4.21") 9 mm (0.35") 115 mm (4.53") 12 mm (0.47") Fig. 40: VEGAPULS 67, version with mounting strap in 170 or 300 mm length VEGAPULS 67 • Foundation Fieldbus...
  • Page 64 10 Supplement VEGAPULS 67, version with compression flange ø 107 mm ø 21 mm (4.21") (0.83") ø 75 mm (2.95") ø 115 mm (4.53") ø 156 mm (6.14") ø 200 mm (7.87") Fig. 41: VEGAPULS 67, compression flange DN 80/3"/JIS80 VEGAPULS 67 • Foundation Fieldbus...
  • Page 65 10 Supplement VEGAPULS 67, version with adapter flange ø 75 mm (2.95") ø 98 mm (3.86") Fig. 42: VEGAPULS 67, adapter flange DN 100/DN 150 Adapter flange Seal VEGAPULS 67 • Foundation Fieldbus...

  • Page 66: Industrial Property Rights

    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 67 Notes VEGAPULS 67 • Foundation Fieldbus...
  • Page 68 Subject to change without prior notice © VEGA Grieshaber KG, Schiltach/Germany 2017 VEGA Grieshaber KG Phone +49 7836 50-0 Am Hohenstein 113...

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