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Vega VEGABAR 67 Operating Instructions Manual

4...20 ma/hart - climate compensated, pressure transmitter for pressure and level measurements of liquids
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Operating Instructions
VEGABAR 67
4 ... 20 mA/HART - climate compensated
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39444
Process pressure/
Hydrostatic

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions VEGABAR 67 4 ... 20 mA/HART - climate compensated Document ID: 39444 Process pressure/ Hydrostatic...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Setup steps ....... 37 VEGABAR 67 • 4 ... 20 mA/HART - climate compensated...
  • Page 3 10.2 Dimensions ....... 70 Supplementary documentation Information: Supplementary documents appropriate to the ordered version come with the delivery. You can find them listed in chapter "Product description". Editing status: 2011-08-04 VEGABAR 67 • 4 ... 20 mA/HART - climate compensated...

  • Page 4: About This Document

    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. VEGABAR 67 • 4 ... 20 mA/HART - climate compensated...

  • 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 VEGABAR 67 is a suspension pressure transmitter for level and gauge measurement. You can find detailed information on the application range in chapter "Product description".

  • Page 6: Safety Label On The Instrument

    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" VEGABAR 67 • 4 ... 20 mA/HART - climate compensated...

  • Page 7: Product Description

    The VEGABAR 67 consists of the components: Constituent parts Transmitter Suspension cable or connection tube (optionally available with lock fitting) External housing with electronics, optionally available with plug connector The components are available in different versions. VEGABAR 67 • 4 ... 20 mA/HART - climate compensated...
  • Page 8 3 Product description Fig. 1: Example of a VEGABAR 67 with suspension cable (left) and connection tube (right) Housing with integrated electronics Suspension cable Connection tube Threaded fitting Transmitter Protective cap VEGABAR 67 • 4 ... 20 mA/HART - climate compensated...

  • Page 9: Mode

    In addition to the type label outside, you can also find the serial number on the inside of the instrument. 3.2 Mode The VEGABAR 67 is a suspension pressure transmitter for level Application area measurement in vessels under difficult conditions (cold media, warm humid environment).

  • Page 10: Operation

    Dispose of the packaging material via specialised recycling companies. Transport must be carried out under consideration of the notes on the Transport transport packaging. Nonobservance of these instructions can cause damage to the device. VEGABAR 67 • 4 ... 20 mA/HART - climate compensated...

  • Page 11: Accessories And Replacement Parts

    You can find further information in the operating instructions "VEGADIS 61" (Document-ID 27720). Flanges are available in different versions according to the following Flanges standards: DIN 2501, EN 1092-1, ANSI B 16.5, JIS B 2210-1984, GOST 12821-80. VEGABAR 67 • 4 ... 20 mA/HART - climate compensated...
  • Page 12 Electronics module VEGABAR. One version is available for each type of signal output. You find further information in the operating instructions "Electronics module VEGABAR series 50 and 60 " (Document-ID 30175). VEGABAR 67 • 4 ... 20 mA/HART - climate compensated...

  • Page 13: Mounting

    (e.g. through cleaning processes) or on cooled or heated vessels. Fig. 3: Measures against moisture penetration VEGABAR 67 • 4 ... 20 mA/HART - climate compensated...

  • Page 14: Mounting Preparations

    For the suspension cable version note the following points when selecting the mounting position: Sideways movements of the transmitter can cause measurement errors à Therefore, mount VEGABAR 67 in a calm area or in a suitable protective tube The suspension cable has a capillary for atmospheric pressure compensation...
  • Page 15 It should only be removed when the sensor is deployed in extremely polluted water. Fig. 5: Mounting example: Version with connection tube in an open vessel Fig. 6: Mounting example: Version with suspension cable in a pump shaft VEGABAR 67 • 4 ... 20 mA/HART - climate compensated...

  • Page 16: Mounting Steps With Straining Clamp

    Slide the clamping jaws upward and push the suspension cable between them Hold the suspension cable, push the clamping jaws downward and fix them with a light blow Removal is carried out in reverse order. VEGABAR 67 • 4 ... 20 mA/HART - climate compensated...

  • Page 17: Mounting Steps With Screwed Connection

    Mount VEGABAR 67 with screwed connection as follows: Weld the welded socket into the vessel top Lower VEGABAR 67 to the requested height by means on the welded socket G1½ A or 1½ NPT on the vessel side Insert the suspension cable from below into the open screwed...

  • Page 18: Mounting Steps With Lock Fitting

    Turn the upper hexagon into the lower hexagon. Spanner width SW 41, torque max. 80 Nm. VEGABAR 67 is now temporarily hold by the washer disc. Tighten fixing screws (2) and (5) with an Allen wrench size 2.5.

  • Page 19: Mounting Steps With Housing And Thread

    Housing Seal Thread Mount VEGABAR 67 with housing and thread in the following way: Mount into the vessel Weld the welded socket G1½ A or 1½ NPT to the vessel top Insert the transmitter with connection tube or suspension cable...

  • Page 20: Mounting Steps, External Housing

    180° to the wall mounting plate. Warning: The four screws of the socket housing must only be hand screwed. A torque > 5 Nm (3.688 lbf ft) can damage the wall mounting plate. VEGABAR 67 • 4 ... 20 mA/HART - climate compensated...

  • Page 21: Connecting To Power Supply

    The data for power supply are specified in chapter "Technical data". Provide a reliable separation between the supply circuit and the mains circuits according to DIN VDE 0106 part 101. The VEGA power supply units VEGATRENN 149A Ex, VEGASTAB 690 as well as all VEGAMETs and VEGASCANs meet this requirement.

  • Page 22: Connection Procedure

    flow over the cable screen. In case of grounding on both sides this can be achieved by the use of a capacitor or a separate potential equalisation. 5.2 Connection procedure Proceed as follows: Single/Double chamber housing Unscrew the housing cover VEGABAR 67 • 4 ... 20 mA/HART - climate compensated...
  • Page 23 Fig. 12: Connection steps 6 and 7 Proceed as follows: IP 68 version with exter- nal housing Loosen the four screws on the housing base with an Allen key size VEGABAR 67 • 4 ... 20 mA/HART - climate compensated...
  • Page 24 5 cm of the cable mantle, strip approx. 1 cm insulation from the ends of the individual wires. After shortening the cable, fasten the type plate with sup- port back onto the cable. VEGABAR 67 • 4 ... 20 mA/HART - climate compensated...

  • Page 25: Wiring Plan, Single Chamber Housing

    Spring-loaded terminals for connection of the external indication VEGADIS Ground terminal for connection of the cable screen Spring-loaded terminals for voltage supply Wiring plan Display I 2 C Fig. 15: Wiring plan, single chamber housing Voltage supply/Signal output VEGABAR 67 • 4 ... 20 mA/HART - climate compensated...

  • Page 26: Wiring Plan, Double Chamber Housing

    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 61 VEGABAR 67 • 4 ... 20 mA/HART - climate compensated...
  • Page 27 Plug connector for VEGACONNECT (I²C interface) Ground terminal for connection of the cable screen Spring-loaded terminals for voltage supply Wiring plan I 2 C Fig. 18: Wiring plan, double chamber housing Voltage supply/Signal output VEGABAR 67 • 4 ... 20 mA/HART - climate compensated...

  • Page 28: Wiring Plan With Double Chamber Housing Ex D

    Terminals for VEGADIS 61 Connection compart- ment Fig. 20: Connection compartment with double chamber housing Ex d Spring-loaded terminals for power supply and cable screen Ground terminal for connection of the cable screen VEGABAR 67 • 4 ... 20 mA/HART - climate compensated...

  • Page 29: 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. 22: Wire assignment connection cable brown (+) and blue (-) to power supply or to the processing system Shielding VEGABAR 67 • 4 ... 20 mA/HART - climate compensated...

  • Page 30: Wiring Plan, External Housing With Version Ip 68

    5 Connecting to power supply 5.7 Wiring plan, external housing with version IP 68 Overview Fig. 23: VEGABAR 67 in IP 68 version 25 bar, non-Ex and axial cable outlet, external housing VEGABAR 67 • 4 ... 20 mA/HART - climate compensated...
  • Page 31 Plug connector for VEGACONNECT (I²C interface) Spring-loaded terminals for connection of the external indication VEGADIS Cable gland to the process component Ground terminal for connection of the cable screen Spring-loaded terminals for voltage supply VEGABAR 67 • 4 ... 20 mA/HART - climate compensated...

  • Page 32: Switch On Phase

    I 2 C Fig. 26: Wiring plan external electronics Voltage supply 5.8 Switch on phase After connecting VEGABAR 67 to power supply or after a voltage Switch on phase recurrence, the instrument carries out a self-check for approx. 30 seconds:...
  • Page 33 Output signal jumps briefly (approx. 10 seconds) to the set fault current Then the corresponding current is outputted to the cable (the value corresponds to the actual level as well as the settings already carried out, e.g. factory setting). VEGABAR 67 • 4 ... 20 mA/HART - climate compensated...

  • Page 34: 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. VEGABAR 67 • 4 ... 20 mA/HART - climate compensated...
  • Page 35 Fig. 27: 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. VEGABAR 67 • 4 ... 20 mA/HART - climate compensated...

  • Page 36: Adjustment System

    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. VEGABAR 67 • 4 ... 20 mA/HART - climate compensated...

  • Page 37: Setup Steps

    DTM. HART mode Standard Address 0 VEGABAR 67 can be used for level as well as for process pressure Level or process press- measurement. Default setting is level measurement. The mode can be ure measurement changed in the adjustment menu.
  • Page 38 [->] (in the example m). Confirm with [OK], the submenu "Density unit" appears. Unit of measurement Density unit kg/dm³ ▶ Selection options: mbar, bar, psi, Pa, kPa, MPa, inHg, mmHg, inH VEGABAR 67 • 4 ... 20 mA/HART - climate compensated...
  • Page 39 Proceed as follows: Carry out min. adjust- ment Edit the % value in the menu item "Min. adjustment" with [OK]. Min. adjustment +000.0 % +0000.0 mbar 0000.0 mbar Selection options: °C, °F. VEGABAR 67 • 4 ... 20 mA/HART - climate compensated...
  • Page 40 Set up VEGABAR 67 in the following sequence: Parameter ad- justment "Pro- Select application "Process pressure measurement" cess pressure Select the unit of measurement measurement" Carry out a position correction VEGABAR 67 • 4 ... 20 mA/HART - climate compensated...
  • Page 41 Select "Process pressure" from the list and confirm with [OK]. In this menu item you select the adjustment unit as well as the unit for Select unit the temperature indication in the display. VEGABAR 67 • 4 ... 20 mA/HART - climate compensated...
  • Page 42 Position correction Offset +0000 mbar 53 mbar Select with [->], e.g. to accept actual measured value. Selection options: mbar, bar, psi, Pa, kPa, MPa, inHg, mmHg, inH Selection options: °C, °F. VEGABAR 67 • 4 ... 20 mA/HART - climate compensated...
  • Page 43 (in the above example 1 bar = 1000 mbar). Set the requested mbar value with [->] and [OK]. Confirm with [OK] and move to the menu overview with [ESC]. VEGABAR 67 • 4 ... 20 mA/HART - climate compensated...
  • Page 44 [->] key. Caution: Note the following if the VEGABAR 67 with corresponding approval 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 45 3.8 mA Current output - max. current 20.5 mA The values of the following menu items are not reset with "Reset: With instruments with signal output 4 … 20 mA/HART VEGABAR 67 • 4 ... 20 mA/HART - climate compensated...
  • Page 46 "Indicating and adjustment module". With instruments with signal output 4 … 20 mA/HART Special parameters are parameters which are set customer-specifically on the service level with the adjustment software PACTware. VEGABAR 67 • 4 ... 20 mA/HART - climate compensated...

  • Page 47: Menu Schematic

    Display Diagnostics Service Info Displayed value Displayed value Display unit ▼ Scaling 0 % = 0.0 Pressure ▼ Scaled Volume ▼ ▼ 100 % = 100.0 Lighting Switched off ▼ VEGABAR 67 • 4 ... 20 mA/HART - climate compensated...
  • Page 48 Enable? Address 0 Application Level ▼ Info Basic adjustment Display Diagnostics Service ▶ Info Instrument type Calibration date Last change using PC Sensor characteristics Software version Display now? Serial number VEGABAR 67 • 4 ... 20 mA/HART - climate compensated...

  • Page 49: Saving The Parameter Adjustment Data

    They are hence available for multiple use or service purposes. If VEGABAR 67 is equipped with an indicating and adjustment module, the most important data can be read out of the sensor into the indicating and adjustment module.

  • Page 50: Set Up With Pactware And Other Adjustment Programs

    VEGACONNECT Sensor VEGACONNECT exter- nally TWIST Fig. 30: Connection via VEGACONNECT externally I²C bus (com.) interface on the sensor I²C connection cable of VEGACONNECT VEGACONNECT USB cable to the PC VEGABAR 67 • 4 ... 20 mA/HART - climate compensated...

  • Page 51: Parameter Adjustment With Pactware

    "DTM Collection/PACTware" attached to each CD and which can also be downloaded from our homepage. A detailed description is available in the online help of PACTware and the VEGA DTMs. VEGABAR 67 • 4 ... 20 mA/HART - climate compensated...

  • Page 52: Parameter Adjustment With Ams™ And Pdm

    7 Set up with PACTware and other adjustment programs Note: Keep in mind that for setup of VEGABAR 67, DTM-Collection in the actual version must be used. All currently available VEGA DTMs are included as a DTM Collection on a CD. They can be purchased for a token fee from the responsible VEGA agency.

  • Page 53: Maintenance And Fault Rectification

    Should these measures not be successful, please call in urgent cases 24 hour service hotline the VEGA service hotline 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 English language.
  • Page 54 à Carry out a software update or send instrument for repair E041 Hardware error à Exchange the instrument or send it in for repair Fault message can also appear if the pressure is higher than the nominal range. VEGABAR 67 • 4 ... 20 mA/HART - climate compensated...

  • Page 55: Calculation Of Total Deviation (Similar To Din 16086)

    = 1.23 % + 0.14 % = 1.37 % total Total deviation digital output signal absolute: = 1.37 % x 147 mbar/100 % = 2.01 mbar = 20.53 mm total VEGABAR 67 • 4 ... 20 mA/HART - climate compensated...

  • Page 56: Exchanging The Electronics Module

    These are not included in the electronics module without serial number. The serial number is stated on the type label of VEGABAR 67 or on the delivery note. 8.5 Software update...

  • Page 57: Instrument Repair

    Prepare update to the instrument via VEGACONNECT. Start PACTware and provide connection to the sensor, e.g. via the VEGA project assistant. Close the parameter window of the sensor, as far as open. Go in the PACTware menu bar to "Instrument data", "Additional Load software into sen- functions"...

  • Page 58: Dismounting

    Materials: see chapter "Technical data" If you have no way to dispose of the old instrument properly, please contact us concerning return and disposal. VEGABAR 67 • 4 ... 20 mA/HART - climate compensated...

  • Page 59: Supplement

    Inspection window in housing cover for Polycarbonate (UL-746-C listed) PLICSCOM Ground terminal 316Ti/316L Ohmic contact Between ground terminal, process fitting and transmitter Connection cable between IP 68 housing PUR, FEP, PE and external electronics VEGABAR 67 • 4 ... 20 mA/HART - climate compensated...
  • Page 60 Load Fulfilled NAMUR recommendations NE 43 Dynamic behaviour output Run-up time approx. 10 s The value does not correspond to the process temperature with each in- strument and process fitting. VEGABAR 67 • 4 ... 20 mA/HART - climate compensated...
  • Page 61 Adjustment range of the zero/span adjustment relating to the nominal measuring range: zero -20 … +95 % span -120 … +120 % Values less than -1 bar cannot be set. VEGABAR 67 • 4 ... 20 mA/HART - climate compensated...
  • Page 62 Determination of characteristics limit point adjustment according to DIN 16086 Characterstic curve Linear Reference installation position upright, diaphragm points downward Influence of the installation position < 5 mbar/0.5 kPa (0.07 psig) VEGABAR 67 • 4 ... 20 mA/HART - climate compensated...
  • Page 63 Applies also to the analogue 4 … 20 mA current output and refers to the set span. Thermal change, current output < 0.05 %/10 K, max. < 0.15 %, each with -40 … +80 °C (-40 … +176 °F) Incl. non-linearity, hysteresis and non-repeatability. VEGABAR 67 • 4 ... 20 mA/HART - climate compensated...
  • Page 64 316L PN 3, PVDF PN 5 Threaded fitting Limited by the overpressure resistance of the measuring cell. Limitation by the pressure-tightness of the cable connection. Limited by the overpressure resistance of the measuring cell. VEGABAR 67 • 4 ... 20 mA/HART - climate compensated...
  • Page 65 Tested according to the guidelines of German Lloyd, GL directive 2. Tested according to EN 60068-2-27. Depending on the version M12 x 1, according to ISO 4400, Harting, 7/8" FF. VEGABAR 67 • 4 ... 20 mA/HART - climate compensated...
  • Page 66 Min. bending radius at 25 °C/77 °F 25 mm (0.985 in) approx. 8 mm (0.315 in) Diameter Depending on the version M12 x 1, according to ISO 4400, Harting, 7/8" FF. VEGABAR 67 • 4 ... 20 mA/HART - climate compensated...
  • Page 67 < 100 Hz < 1 V 100 Hz … 10 kHz < 10 mV see diagram Load With this extraction force, the suspension cable can be extracted out of the transmitter. VEGABAR 67 • 4 ... 20 mA/HART - climate compensated...
  • Page 68 Instruments with gauge pressure measuring ranges cannot detect the am- bient pressure when submerged, e.g. in water. This can lead to falsification of the measured value. Only with instruments with absolute pressure ranges. VEGABAR 67 • 4 ... 20 mA/HART - climate compensated...
  • Page 69 Instruments with approvals can have different technical data depending on the version. That's why the associated approval documents have to be noted with these instruments. They 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 70: Dimensions

    ~ 87 mm (3.43") ~ 116 mm (4.57") ø 86 mm ø 86 mm (3.39") (3.39") M16x1,5 M20x1,5 M20x1,5/ ½ NPT M20x1,5/ ½ NPT Single chamber version Double chamber version VEGABAR 67 • 4 ... 20 mA/HART - climate compensated...
  • Page 71 ø 79 mm (3.39") (3.15") (3.11") M16x1,5 M20x1,5/ ½ NPT M20x1,5/ M20x1,5/ ½ NPT ½ NPT Single chamber version, electropolished Single chamber version, precision casting Double chamber version, precision casting VEGABAR 67 • 4 ... 20 mA/HART - climate compensated...
  • Page 72 ") 40mm ") 90 mm (3 ") 110 mm (4 ") ~ 66 mm (2 ") Fig. 40: IP 68 version with external housing Lateral cable outlet Axial cable outlet VEGABAR 67 • 4 ... 20 mA/HART - climate compensated...
  • Page 73 ø 8 mm ø 21,3 mm ") ") ø 40 mm ") Fig. 41: VEGABAR 67 - standard fittings Straining clamp Threaded fitting Thread G1½ A Thread 1½ NPT Lock fitting VEGABAR 67 • 4 ... 20 mA/HART - climate compensated...
  • Page 74 3" " " " " 4" 10" 8xø " " " " " Fig. 42: VEGABAR 67 - flange connection Flanges according to DIN 2501 Flanges according to ANSI B16.5 VEGABAR 67 • 4 ... 20 mA/HART - climate compensated...
  • Page 75 ø 92 mm (3 ") ø 8 mm ") ø 40 mm ") Fig. 43: VEGABAR 67 - hygienic fittings Clamp 2" PN16 (ø64 mm) DIN 32676, ISO 2852/316L Bolting DN 50 VEGABAR 67 • 4 ... 20 mA/HART - climate compensated...
  • Page 76 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. 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 77 Hotline 53 Linearisation curve 44 Max. adjustment 40 Min. adjustment 39 Moisture 13 Mounting - in the basin 19 - in the vessel 19 Mounting external housing 20 Mounting position 13 VEGABAR 67 • 4 ... 20 mA/HART - climate compensated...
  • Page 78 Index VEGABAR 67 • 4 ... 20 mA/HART - climate compensated...
  • Page 79 Index VEGABAR 67 • 4 ... 20 mA/HART - climate compensated...
  • Page 80 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 2011 Subject to change without prior notice 39444-EN-110916...

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