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Vega VEGACAL 62 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions VEGACAL 62 Profibus PA Document ID: 30025 Capacitive...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Parameter adjustment with PACTware ... . 36 Parameter adjustment with AMS™ and PDM ..36 Saving the parameter adjustment data ... . 36 VEGACAL 62 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 3 Instructions manuals for accessories and replacement parts Tip: To ensure reliable setup and operation of your VEGACAL 62, we offer accessories and replacement parts. The associated documents are: 27720 - VEGADIS 61 30531 - Electronics module VEGACAL series 60...

  • 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. VEGACAL 62 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 5: For Your Safety

    During work on and with the device the required personal protective equipment must always be worn. 2.2 Appropriate use VEGACAL 62 is a sensor for continuous level measurement. You can find detailed information on the application range in chapter "Product description".

  • Page 6: Safety Label On The Instrument

    2.6 CE conformity This device fulfills the legal requirements of the applicable EC guidelines. By attaching the CE mark, VEGA provides a confirmation of successful testing. You can find the CE conformity declaration in the download area of www.vega.com.

  • Page 7: Product Description

    Process fitting with probe Housing with electronics Housing cover, optionally available with indicating and adjustment module Fig. 1: VEGACAL 62 - rod version with plastic housing Housing cover with integrated indicating and adjustment module (optional) Housing with electronics Process fitting Type label The type label contains the most important data for identification and...

  • Page 8: Principle Of Operation

    In addition to the type label outside, you can also find the serial number on the inside of the instrument. 3.2 Principle of operation VEGACAL 62 is a level sensor with partly insulated probe for Application area continuous level measurement.

  • Page 9: Operation

    (also available as a download).A CD with the appropriate files 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". The backlight of the indicating and adjustment module is powered by the sensor.
  • Page 10 Not exposed to corrosive media Protected against solar radiation Avoiding mechanical shock and vibration Storage and transport Storage and transport temperature see chapter "Supplement - temperature Technical data - Ambient conditions" Relative humidity 20 … 85 % VEGACAL 62 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 11: Mounting

    Rain and condensation water can thus drain off. This applies mainly to outdoor mounting as well as installation in areas where high humidity is expected (e.g. through cleaning processes) or on cooled or heated vessels. VEGACAL 62 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 12 In cylindrical tanks, spherical tanks or other asymmetrical tank forms, nonlinear level values are generated due to the varying distance to the vessel wall. Use a concentric tube in non-conductive products or linearize the meas. signal. VEGACAL 62 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 13: Mounting Instructions

    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. VEGACAL 62 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 14 4 Mounting Fig. 5: Inflowing medium VEGACAL 62 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 15: Connect To Power Supply

    If overvoltage surges are expected, overvoltage arresters should be installed according to Profibus specifications Tip: We recommend VEGA overvoltage arrester B63-32. In hazardous areas you should take note of the appropriate regulations, conformity and type approval certificates of the sensors and power supply units.

  • Page 16: Connection Procedure

    1 cm (0.4 in) insulation from the ends of the individual wires Insert the cable through the cable gland into the sensor Lift the opening levers of the terminals with a screwdriver (see following illustration) VEGACAL 62 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 17: Wiring Plan, Single Chamber Housing

    12 Screw the housing cover on The electrical connection is finished. 5.3 Wiring plan, single chamber housing The following illustrations apply to the non-Ex as well as to the Ex-ia version. VEGACAL 62 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 18 Fig. 8: Electronics and connection compartment, single chamber housing Plug connector for VEGACONNECT (I²C interface) Spring-loaded terminals for connection of the external indication VEGADIS Ground terminal for connection of the cable screen Spring-loaded terminals for voltage supply VEGACAL 62 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 19: Wiring Plan, Double Chamber Housing

    Exd version is described in the next subchapter. Housing overview Fig. 10: Double chamber housing Housing cover, connection compartment Blind stopper or plug M12 x 1 for VEGADIS 61 (optional) Housing cover, electronics compartment Filter element for air pressure compensation Cable gland VEGACAL 62 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 20 Terminals for VEGADIS 61 Connection compart- ment I ² C Fig. 12: Connection compartment double chamber housing Plug connector for VEGACONNECT (I²C interface) Ground terminal for connection of the cable screen Spring-loaded terminals for voltage supply VEGACAL 62 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 21: Wiring Plan Double Chamber Housing Ex D

    5.5 Wiring plan double chamber housing Ex d Housing overview Fig. 14: Double chamber housing Housing cover, connection compartment Blind stopper or plug M12 x 1 for VEGADIS 61 (optional) Housing cover, electronics compartment Filter element for air pressure compensation Cable gland VEGACAL 62 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 22 Internal connection cable to the connection compartment Terminals for VEGADIS 61 Connection compart- ment Fig. 16: Connection compartment double chamber housing Ex d Spring-loaded terminals for power supply and cable screen Ground terminal for connection of the cable screen VEGACAL 62 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 23: Wiring Plan - Version Ip 66/Ip 68, 1 Bar

    5.6 Wiring plan - version IP 66/IP 68, 1 bar Wire assignment, con- nection cable Fig. 18: Wire assignment, connection cable brown (+) and blue (-) to power supply or to the processing system Shielding VEGACAL 62 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 24: Set Up With The Indicating And Adjustment Module Plicscom

    Screw housing cover with inspection window tightly back on Removal is carried out in reverse order. The indicating and adjustment module is powered by the sensor, an additional connection is not necessary. VEGACAL 62 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 25 Fig. 19: Insert indicating and adjustment module Note: If you intend to retrofit the instrument with an indicating and adjustment module for continuous measured value indication, a higher cover with an inspection glass is required. VEGACAL 62 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 26: Adjustment System

    The functions of the individual keys are shown in the above illustration. Approx. 10 minutes after the last pressing of a key, an automatic reset to measured value indication is triggered. Any values not confirmed with [OK] will not be saved. VEGACAL 62 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 27: Setup Procedure

    The actual level can then be calculated on the basis of these settings. VEGACAL 62 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 28 >]. Set the requested % value with [+] and save with [OK]. The cursor jumps to the capacitance value. Enter the current capacitance value in pF (displayed below) for the empty vessel corresponding to the percentage value. VEGACAL 62 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 29 In general, a period of a few seconds is sufficient to smooth the measured value display. Damping Enter the requested parameter via the appropriate keys, save your settings and jump to the next menu item with the [->] key. VEGACAL 62 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 30 [->] key. Caution: Note the following, if VEGACAL 62 is used as part of an overfill protection system according to WHG: If a linearisation curve is selected, the measuring signal is no longer compulsorily linear proportional to the level.
  • Page 31 All additional settings are reset to the standard values of the Profibus PA specification. Special parameters All special parameters are reset to delivery status. Pointer The min. and max. values are reset to the actual value. VEGACAL 62 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 32: Menu Schematic

    Info Displayed value Lighting Primary Value Switched off ▼ Diagnostics Basic adjustment Display ▶ Diagnostics Service Info Pointer Sensor status Trend recording Capacit. min.: 65.7 pF Presentation of the trend Capacit. max.: 782.4 pF curve VEGACAL 62 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 33 Info Basic adjustment Display Diagnostics Service ▶ Info Sensor type Date of manufacture Last change using PC Sensor characteristics VEGACAL 6x 04. February 2005 Serial number Software version Display now? 12345678 4.10 04. March 2005 VEGACAL 62 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 34: Saving The Parameter Adjustment Data

    They are hence available for multiple use or service purposes. If VEGACAL 62 is equipped with an indicating and adjustment module, the most important data can be read out of the sensor into indicating and adjustment module.

  • Page 35: Connecting The Pc

    USB cable to the PC VEGACONNECT Sensor VEGACONNECT exter- nally TWIST Fig. 22: Connection via VEGACONNECT externally I²C bus (com.) interface on the sensor I²C connection cable of VEGACONNECT VEGACONNECT USB cable to the PC VEGACAL 62 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 36: Parameter Adjustment With Pactware

    A detailed description is available in the online help of PACTware and the VEGA DTMs. Note: Keep in mind that for setup of VEGACAL 62, DTM-Collection in the actual version must be used. All currently available VEGA DTMs are included as a DTM Collection on a CD.

  • Page 37: Maintenance And Fault Rectification

    24 hour service hotline However, should these measures not be successful, call the VEGA service hotline in urgent cases under the phone no. +49 1805 858550. The hotline is available to you 7 days a week round-the-clock. Since we offer this service world-wide, the support is only available in the...
  • Page 38 à Remove buildup - if necessary, mount a protective tube Shortcircuit in the probe, e.g. because of moisture in the housing à Remove the electronics module and check the resistance between the marked plug connections according to the following illustration. VEGACAL 62 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 39: Exchanging The Electronics Module

    8.3 Exchanging the electronics module If the electronics module is defective, it can be replaced by the user. In Ex applications only one instrument and one electronics module with respective Ex approval may be used. VEGACAL 62 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 40: Shortening The Electrode

    If a repair is necessary, please proceed as follows: You can download a return form (23 KB) from our Internet homepage www.vega.com under: "Downloads - Forms and certificates - Repair form". By doing this you help us carry out the repair quickly and without having to call back for needed information.
  • Page 41 Attach the completed form and, if need be, also a safety data sheet outside on the packaging Please ask the agency serving you for the address of your return shipment. You can find the respective agency on our website www.vega.com under: "Company - VEGA worldwide" VEGACAL 62 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 42: Dismounting

    Correct disposal avoids negative effects to persons and environment and ensures recycling of useful raw materials. Materials: see chapter "Technical data" If you have no possibility to dispose of the old instrument professionally, please contact us concerning return and disposal. VEGACAL 62 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 43: Supplement

    Max. torque (process fitting - thread) Output variable Output signal digital output signal, format according to IEEE-754 126 (default setting) Sensor address 10 mA, ±0.5 mA Current value 0 … 999 s, adjustable Damping (63 % of the input variable) VEGACAL 62 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 44 Process conditions -1 … 64 bar/-100 … 6400 kPa (-14.5 … 928 psig) Process pressure Process temperature VEGACAL 62 of 316L -50 … +150 °C (-58 … +302 °F) Process temperature (thread or flange tem- -50 … +200 °C (-58 … +392 °F) perature) with temperature adapter (option) 80˚C...
  • Page 45 Standard length 1000 m (3280 ft) Max. length 25 mm (0.984 in) with 25 °C (77 °F) Min. bending radius Depending on the version M12 x 1, according to DIN 43650, Harting, 7/ 8" FF. VEGACAL 62 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 46 - investment casting, stainless steel housing - electro-polished IP 66/IP 68 (1 bar) Aluminium and stainless housing, in- vestment casting (optionally available) Overvoltage category Protection class A suitable cable is the prerequisite for maintaining the protection rating. VEGACAL 62 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 47 Depending on the version, instruments with approvals can have different technical data. For these instruments, the corresponding approval documents have to be taken into account. These are part of the delivery or can be downloaded under www.vega.com via "VEGA Tools" and "serial number search" as well as via "Downloads" and "Approvals".

  • Page 48: Profibus Pa

    Each Profibus instrument gets an unambiguous ident number (ID number) from the Profibus user organisation (PNO). This ID number is also included in the name of the GSD file. For VEGACAL 62 the ID number is 0x076E(hex) and the GSD file CL__076E.GSD. Optionally to this manufacturer- specific GSD file, PNO provides also a general so-called profile-specific GSD file.
  • Page 49 10 Supplement Module of the PA sensors For the cyclic data traffic, VEGACAL 62 provides the following modules: AI (PA-OUT) PA-OUT value of the FB1 after scaling Additional Cyclic Value Additional cyclical value (depending on the source) Free Place This module must be used if a value should not be used in the data telegram of the cyclical data traffic (e.g.
  • Page 50 Possible cause code fibus standard 0x00 bad - non-specific Flash-Update active 0x04 bad - configuration error l Adjustment error l Configuration error with PV-Scale (PV-Span too small) l Unit irregularity l Error in the linearization table VEGACAL 62 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 51 (non-cascade) - active ad- Hi-Alarm visory alarm - high limited 0x8d good (non-cascade) - active crit- Lo-Lo-Alarm ical alarm - low limited 0x8e good (non-cascade) - active crit- Hi-Hi-Alarm ical alarm - high limited VEGACAL 62 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 52: Dimensions

    Fig. 30: Housing versions in protection IP 66/IP 68 (0.2 bar) - with integrated indicating 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 Stainless steel double chamber housing - precision casting VEGACAL 62 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 53 Stainless steel double chamber housing - precision casting A, G 1 A, G 1 ø16mm ") 12mm ( ") Fig. 32: VEGACAL 62 - threaded version G1 A (ISO 228 T1) Sensor length, see chapter "Technical data" VEGACAL 62 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 54 10 Supplement ø 40 mm (1.58") Fig. 33: Temperature adapter ø 16 mm (0.63") Fig. 34: VEGACAL 62 - screening tube - fro example against strong condensation VEGACAL 62 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 55 10 Supplement ø 16 mm (0.63") Fig. 35: VEGACAL 62 - concentric tube - for exmaple with small dielectric figure or for linearization = Concentric tube length, see chapter "Technical data" VEGACAL 62 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 56: Information

    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 Линии...
  • Page 57 10 Supplement VEGACAL 62 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 58 10 Supplement VEGACAL 62 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 59 10 Supplement VEGACAL 62 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 60: Information

    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 2009 30025-EN-090603 Subject to change without prior notice...

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