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Vega VEGACAL 66 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

Capacitive cable electrode for
continuous level measurement
VEGACAL 66
Foundation Fieldbus
Document ID: 30038

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Capacitive cable electrode for continuous level measurement VEGACAL 66 Foundation Fieldbus Document ID: 30038...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Set up with PACTware and other adjustment programs Connect the PC ......................37 Parameter adjustment with PACTware ................38 7.3 Parameter adjustment with AMS™ and PDM ..............39 Saving the parameterisation data ................... 39 8 Maintenance and fault rectification 8.1 Maintenance ........................40 VEGACAL 66 • Foundation Fieldbus...
  • Page 3 Instructions manuals for accessories and replacement parts Tip: To ensure reliable setup and operation of your VEGACAL 66, we offer accessories and replacement parts. The corresponding documenta- tions are: • 27720 - VEGADIS 61 • 30531 - Electronics module VEGACAL series 60 • 34296 - Protective cover • 31088 - Flanges according to DIN-EN-ASME-JIS Editing status: 2017-04-06 VEGACAL 66 • Foundation Fieldbus...

  • 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. VEGACAL 66 • Foundation Fieldbus...

  • Page 5: For Your Safety

    During work on and with the device the required personal protective equipment must always be worn. Appropriate use VEGACAL 66 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

    Ex areas. These safety instructions are part of the operating instructions manual and come with the Ex-approved instruments. 2.10 Environmental instructions Protection of the environment is one of our most important duties. That is why we have introduced an environment management system VEGACAL 66 • Foundation Fieldbus...
  • Page 7 2 For your safety 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" VEGACAL 66 • Foundation Fieldbus...

  • Page 8: Product Description

    Housing with electronics • Housing cover, optionally available with display and adjustment module Fig. 1: VEGACAL 66, cable version with plastic housing Housing lid with integrated display and adjustment module (optional) Housing with electronics 3 Process fitting VEGACAL 66 • Foundation Fieldbus...

  • Page 9: Principle Of Operation

    You can find the serial number on the inside of the instrument as well as on the type label on the outside. Principle of operation Application area VEGACAL 66 is a level sensor for use in non-abrasive liquids and bulk solids. The cable probe is fully insulated. The proven mechanical construc- tion offers high functional safety. Functional principle Probe, measured product and vessel wall form an electrical capacitor.

  • Page 10: Adjustment

    Linking device with HSE (High speed Ethernet) and addi- tional power supply according to IEC 61158-2 The DD (Device Descriptions) and CFF (capability files) necessary DD/CFF for planning and configuration of your FF (Foundation Fieldbus) com- munication network are available in the download area of the VEGA homepage www.vega.com. The appropriate certificates are also available there. A CD with the appropriate files and certificates can be ordered via e-mail under info@de.vega.com or by phone from one of the VEGA agencies under the order number "DRIVER.S".

  • Page 11: Packaging, Transport And Storage

    The integrated Bluetooth module (optional) enables wireless adjust- ment via standard adjustment devices: • Smartphone/tablet (iOS or Android operating system) • PC/notebook with Bluetooth USB adapter (Windows operating system) VEGACAL 66 • Foundation Fieldbus...
  • Page 12 The protective cover protects the sensor housing against soiling and intense heat from solar radiation. You will find additional information in the supplementary instructions manual "Protective cover" (Document-ID 34296). Flanges Screwed flanges are available in different versions according to the following standards: DIN 2501, EN 1092-1, BS 10, ASME B 16.5, JIS B 2210-1984, GOST 12821-80. You can find additional information in the supplementary instructions manual "Flanges according to DIN-EN-ASME-JIS". Bluetooth function with VEGADIS 82 can only be used at a later date. VEGACAL 66 • Foundation Fieldbus...

  • Page 13: Mounting

    (e.g. through cleaning processes) or on cooled or heated vessels. To maintain the housing protection, make sure that the housing lid is closed during operation and locked, if necessary. Make sure that the degree of contamination specified in chapter "Technical data" meets the existing ambient conditions. VEGACAL 66 • Foundation Fieldbus...
  • Page 14 Use a concentric tube in non-conductive products or linearize the meas. signal. Condensation If condensate forms on the vessel top, the run-off liquid can cause bridging and hence measurement errors. For this reason, use a screening tube . The length of the screening tube depends on the amount of condensate and the drain-off behav- iour of the product. VEGACAL 66 • Foundation Fieldbus...

  • Page 15: Mounting Instructions

    Fig. 5: Fasten the probe 1 Gravity weight - Process fitting thread ≤ 2", flange ≤ DN 50 2 Gravity weight - Process fitting thread > 2", flange > DN 50 Eyelet M12 In vessels with conical bottom it can be advantageous to mount the sensor in the centre of the vessel, as measurement is then possible down to the bottom. VEGACAL 66 • Foundation Fieldbus...
  • Page 16 If the instrument is mounted in the filling stream, unwanted false measurement signals can be generated. For this reason, mount the instrument at a position in the vessel where no disturbances, e.g. from filling openings, agitators, etc., can occur. This applies particularly to instrument versions with a longer probe. Fig. 6: Inflowing medium VEGACAL 66 • Foundation Fieldbus...

  • Page 17: 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, VEGACAL 66 • Foundation Fieldbus...

  • Page 18: Connection Procedure

    Fig. 7: 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 VEGACAL 66 • Foundation Fieldbus...

  • Page 19: Wiring Plan, Single Chamber Housing

    Fig. 8: 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 VEGACAL 66 • Foundation Fieldbus...

  • Page 20: Wiring Plan, Double Chamber Housing

    Display I 2 C Fig. 10: 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. VEGACAL 66 • Foundation Fieldbus...
  • Page 21 Fig. 12: Electronics compartment - double chamber housing 1 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 VEGACAL 66 • Foundation Fieldbus...
  • Page 22 Spring-loaded terminals for voltage supply Plug connector for VEGACONNECT (I²C interface) Ground terminal for connection of the cable screen Wiring plan I 2 C Fig. 14: Wiring plan - double chamber housing Voltage supply, signal output VEGACAL 66 • Foundation Fieldbus...

  • Page 23: Wiring Plan, Ex-D Double Chamber Housing

    Electronics compartment Display I ² C 5 6 7 8 Fig. 16: Electronics compartment - double chamber housing Plug connector for VEGACONNECT (I²C interface) Internal connection cable to the connection compartment Terminals for VEGADIS 81 VEGACAL 66 • Foundation Fieldbus...

  • Page 24: Wiring Plan - Version Ip 66/Ip 68, 1 Bar

    Fig. 18: Wiring plan, Ex-d-ia double chamber housing Voltage supply, signal output 5.6 Wiring plan - version IP 66/IP 68, 1 bar Wire assignment, con- nection cable Fig. 19: Wire assignment, connection cable Brown (+) and blue (-) to power supply or to the processing system Shielding VEGACAL 66 • Foundation Fieldbus...

  • Page 25: 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. VEGACAL 66 • Foundation Fieldbus...

  • Page 26: Adjustment System

    Adjustment system Fig. 21: Display and adjustment elements LC display Indication of the menu item number Adjustment keys • [OK] key: Key functions VEGACAL 66 • Foundation Fieldbus...

  • Page 27: Setup Steps

    [OK] will not be saved. Setup steps Switch-on phase After VEGACAL 66 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 28 The actual level can then be calculated on the basis of these settings. VEGACAL 66 must be installed. A change of level is necessary for this adjustment. In the main menu item "Basic adjustment", the individual submenu items should be selected one after the other and provided with the correct parameter values.
  • Page 29 0 and 999 seconds. Keep in mind that the reaction time of the entire measurement will then be longer and the sensor will react to measured value changes with a delay. In general, a period of a few seconds is sufficient to smooth the measured value display. VEGACAL 66 • Foundation Fieldbus...
  • Page 30 Displayed value AI-Out Display - Backlight A background lighting integrated by default can be adjusted via the adjustment menu. The function depends on the height of the supply voltage. See "Technical data/Voltage supply". Backlight In the default setting, the lightning is switched off. VEGACAL 66 • Foundation Fieldbus...
  • Page 31 This allows you to test the signal path, e.g. through connected indicating instruments or the input card of the control system. The following simulation variables are available: • Percent • Current • Pressure (with pressure transmitters) • Distance (with radar and guided microwave) VEGACAL 66 • Foundation Fieldbus...
  • Page 32 The sensor is already set to the ordered national language. In this menu item you can change the language. The following languages are available, e.g. in software version 3.50: • Deutsch • English • Français • Espanõl • Pycckuu VEGACAL 66 • Foundation Fieldbus...
  • Page 33 (i.e. for approx. 60 min.) in any menu item. The instrument is delivered with the PIN set to 0000. Disable permanently? Only the following functions are permitted with activated PIN: VEGACAL 66 • Foundation Fieldbus...
  • Page 34 24. March 2015 • Device-ID • Sensor-TAG Device ID < max. 32 characters > Sensor-TAG (PD_TAG) < max. 32 characters > • Sensor details, e.g. approval, process fitting, seal, measuring cell, measuring range, electronics, housing, cable entry, plug, cable length etc. Sensor characteristics Display now? VEGACAL 66 • Foundation Fieldbus...

  • Page 35: Menu Schematic

    Displayed value Backlight ▼ Al-Out Switched on Diagnostics Basic adjustment Display ▶ Diagnostics Service Info Peak value indicator Sensor status Trend recording Capacit. min.: 65.7 pF Presentation of the trend curve Capacit. max.: 782.4 pF VEGACAL 66 • Foundation Fieldbus...

  • Page 36: Saving The Parameterisation Data

    They are thus available for multiple use or service purposes. If VEGACAL 66 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 37: Set Up With Pactware And Other Adjustment Programs

    Sensor VEGACONNECT exter- nally TWIST Fig. 23: Connection via VEGACONNECT externally I²C bus (com.) interface on the sensor I²C connection cable of VEGACONNECT VEGACONNECT USB cable to the PC Necessary components: • VEGACAL 66 • PC with PACTware and suitable VEGA DTM VEGACAL 66 • Foundation Fieldbus...

  • Page 38: 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 VEGACAL 66 • Foundation Fieldbus...

  • Page 39: Parameter Adjustment With Ams™ And Pdm

    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™ and PDM For VEGA sensors, instrument descriptions for the adjustment programs AMS™ and PDM are available as DD or EDD. The instru-...

  • Page 40: 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 41: 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 order data of the sensor.

  • Page 42: How To Proceed If A Repair Is Necessary

    Clean the instrument and pack it damage-proof • 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. VEGACAL 66 • Foundation Fieldbus...

  • Page 43: 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. VEGACAL 66 • Foundation Fieldbus...

  • Page 44: Supplement

    Ʋ Gravity weight 900 g (32 oz) Ʋ Cable weight: ø 8 mm (0.315 in) 180 g/m (1.9 oz/ft) Sensor length (L) 0.4 … 35 m (1.312 … 114.8 ft) Max. tensile load (cable) Ʋ PTFE fully insulated: ø 8 mm 10 KN (2248 lbf) (0.315 in) Max. torque (process fitting - thread) 100 Nm (74 lbf ft) VEGACAL 66 • Foundation Fieldbus...
  • Page 45 Ʋ > 120 pF 1 % of the current measured value Linearity error < 0.25 % of the complete measuring range Ambient conditions Ambient, storage and transport tempera- -40 … +80 °C (-40 … +176 °F) ture Process conditions Process pressure -1 … 40 bar/-100 … 4000 kPa (-14.5 … 580 psig) Process temperature VEGACAL 66 of -50 … +150 °C (-58 … +302 °F) 316L Process temperature VEGACAL 66 of St -20 … +150 °C (-4 … +302 °F) C22.8 VEGACAL 66 • Foundation Fieldbus...
  • Page 46 – 1 x plug (depending on the version), 1 x blind plug M20 x 1.5; 1 x blind plug M16 x 1.5 or optionally avail- able with 1 x plug M12 x 1 for external display and adjustment unit Spring-loaded terminals for wire cross- < 2.5 mm² (AWG 14) section Electromechanical data - version IP 66/IP 68 (1 bar) Cable entry Ʋ Single chamber housing 1 x IP 68 cable gland M20 x 1.5; 1 x blind plug M20 x 1.5 Depending on the version M12 x 1, according to DIN 43650, Harting, 7/8" FF. VEGACAL 66 • Foundation Fieldbus...
  • Page 47 12 … 24 V DC Ʋ Ex-d-ia instrument Lighting not possible Power supply by/max. number of sensors Ʋ Fieldbus max. 32 (max. 10 with Ex) Potential connections and electrical separating measures in the instrument Electronics Not non-floating Ground terminal Galvanically connected with the metal process fitting VEGACAL 66 • Foundation Fieldbus...

  • Page 48: Foundation Fieldbus

    Approvals 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. 10.2 Foundation Fieldbus Block diagram, measured value processing The following illustration shows the Transducer Block (TB) and Function block (FB) in simplified form.
  • Page 49 Channel = 1: Primary Value AI 2 Channel = 2: Secondary Value 1 Channel = 3: Secondary Value 2 Fig. 26: VEGACAL 66 measured value processing Diagram, adjustment The following illustration shows the function of the adjustment: VEGACAL 66 • Foundation Fieldbus...

  • Page 50: Parameter List

    Sensor reference plane cal_level_hi [%] Calibration Highest Point cal_level_lo [%] Calibration Lowest Point Fig. 27: Adjustment VEGACAL 66 Parameter list The following list contains the most important parameters and their meaning: • primary_value – This is the process value after adjustment and Linearization with the status of the transducer block – It is the input for the AIFB when CHANNEL = 1 is selected –...
  • Page 51 – Min./Max. adjustment: this parameter defines the type of calibration: – Dry: no influence of "sensor_value" on level calibration – Online: current "sensor_value"determines "Calibration Highest/Lowest Point" • level • level_unit • level_offset • sensor_offset • phase_angle_select – set up to suit the process conditions • epsilon_r – set up to suit the process conditions • product_type VEGACAL 66 • Foundation Fieldbus...

  • Page 52: Dimensions

    9 mm/0.35 in higher Plastic single chamber (IP 66/IP 67) Aluminium - single chamber Aluminium - double chamber Stainless steel single chamber (electropolished) Stainless steel single chamber (precision casting) Stainless steel double chamber housing (precision casting) VEGACAL 66 • Foundation Fieldbus...
  • Page 53 Fig. 29: 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 - single chamber Stainless steel single chamber (precision casting) Stainless steel double chamber housing (precision casting) VEGACAL 66 • Foundation Fieldbus...
  • Page 54 G 1½ ø 8 mm (0.32") ø 30 mm (1.18") ø 12 mm (0.47") ø 20 mm (0.79") ø 36 mm (1.42") Fig. 30: VEGACAL 66, threaded version G1 (ISO 228 T1) Sensor length, see chapter "Technical data" Gravity weight - Process fitting thread ≤ 2", flange ≤ DN 50 Gravity weight - Process fitting thread > 2", flange > DN 50 VEGACAL 66 • Foundation Fieldbus...
  • Page 55 10 Supplement ø 16 mm (0.63") ø 27 mm (1.06") Fig. 31: VEGACAL 66, screening tube, for example against strong condensation Length of the screening tube, see chapter "Technical data" VEGACAL 66 • Foundation Fieldbus...

  • Page 56: 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 57 Notes VEGACAL 66 • Foundation Fieldbus...
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  • Page 60: Information

    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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