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Vega VEGAFLEX 65 Operating Instructions Manual

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VEGAFLEX 65
4 ... 20 mA/HART
Guided Microwave

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions VEGAFLEX 65 4 … 20 mA/HART Guided Microwave...
  • Page 2 Setup procedure ..... . . 27 Menu schematic ..... . . 33 VEGAFLEX 65 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
  • Page 3 "Product description". Instructions manuals for accessories and replacement parts Tip: To ensure reliable setup and operation of your VEGAFLEX 65, we offer accessories and replacement parts. The associated documents are: 27720 - VEGADIS 61 30207 - Electronics module VEGAFLEX series 60...

  • Page 4: Function

    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. VEGAFLEX 65 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...

  • Page 5: Authorised Personnel

    During work on and with the device the required personal protection equipment must always be worn. 2.2 Appropriate use VEGAFLEX 65 is a sensor for continuous level measurement. You can find detailed information on the application range in chapter "Product description".

  • Page 6: Safety Approval Markings And Safety Tips

    NE 53 is fulfilled. This applies also to the corresponding indicating and adjustment components. VEGA instruments are generally upward and downward compatible. Sensor software for DTM VEGAFLEX 65 HART, PA or FF DTM VEGAFLEX 65 for adjustment software PACTware Indicating and adjustment module for sensor software The parameter adjustment of the basic sensor functions is independent of the software version.

  • Page 7: Sil Conformity

    PACTware on the type label of the electronics via the indicating and adjustment module You can view all software histories on our website www.vega. com. Make use of this advantage and get registered for update information via e-mail. 2.8 SIL conformity VEGAFLEX 65 fulfills the requirements for functional safety...

  • Page 8: Configuration

    - Supplementary instructions manual "Plug connector for continuously measuring sensors" (optional) - Ex-specific "Safety instructions" (with Ex-versions) - if necessary, further certificates VEGAFLEX 65 consists of the following components: Components Process fitting with probe Housing with electronics Housing cover, optionally available with indicating and adjustment module VEGAFLEX 65 •...

  • Page 9: 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 VEGAFLEX 65 is a level sensor with pipe probe for continuous Application range level measurement.

  • Page 10: Operation

    "Heating for indicating and adjustment module". This function is generally not available for approved instru- ments. 3.3 Operation VEGAFLEX 65 can be adjusted with different adjustment media: with indicating and adjustment module with the suitable VEGA DTM in conjunction with an adjustment software according to the FDT/DTM standard, e.g.
  • Page 11 Not exposed to corrosive media Protected against solar radiation Avoiding mechanical shock and vibration Storage and transport temperature see "Supplement - Storage and transport temperature Technical data - Ambient conditions" Relative humidity 20 … 85 % VEGAFLEX 65 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...

  • Page 12: General Instructions

    Fig. 2: Measures against moisture penetration The reference plane for the measuring range of the sensors is Measuring range the seal surface of the thread. VEGAFLEX 65 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...

  • Page 13: Mounting Instructions

    The max. permissible pressure is specified in chapter "Technical data" or on the type label of the sensor. 4.2 Mounting instructions Mount VEGAFLEX 65 in such a way that the probe does not Mounting position touch any installations or the vessel wall during installation.
  • Page 14 Excessive system vibration or shocks, e.g. caused by agitators or turbulence in the vessel (e.g. from fluidisation) can cause the coax probe of VEGAFLEX 65 to vibrate in resonance. Should a coax probe of more than 1 m (3.281 in) length should be used, you can provide a suitable support or guy directly above the end of the probe to stabilise it.

  • Page 15: Preparing The Connection

    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, VEGAS- TAB 690 as well as all VEGAMETs meet this requirement. Bear in mind the following factors regarding supply voltage: Output voltage of the power supply unit can be lower under nominal load (with a sensor current of 20.5 mA or 22 mA in...

  • Page 16: Connection Steps - Instrument Housing

    4 Remove approx. 10 cm (4 in) of the cable mantle, strip approx. 1 cm (0.4 in) insulation from the ends of the individual wires 5 Insert the cable through the cable gland into the sensor VEGAFLEX 65 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...

  • 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. VEGAFLEX 65 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
  • Page 18 Fig. 7: 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 VEGAFLEX 65 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...

  • Page 19: Wiring Plan, Double Chamber Housing

    Housing overview Fig. 9: 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 VEGAFLEX 65 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
  • Page 20 Terminals for VEGADIS 61 Connection compart- ment I ² C Fig. 11: 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 VEGAFLEX 65 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...

  • Page 21: Wiring Plan Double Chamber Housing Ex D

    Housing overview Fig. 13: 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 VEGAFLEX 65 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
  • Page 22 Internal connection cable to the connection compartment Terminals for VEGADIS 61 Connection compart- ment Fig. 15: Connection compartment double chamber housing Ex d Spring-loaded terminals for power supply and cable screen Ground terminal for connection of the cable screen VEGAFLEX 65 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...

  • 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. 17: Wire assignment, connection cable brown (+) and blue (-) to power supply or to the processing system Shielding VEGAFLEX 65 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...

  • Page 24: Short Description

    - each displaced by 90°) 3 Press the indicating and adjustment module onto the electronics and turn it to the right until it snaps in. 4 Screw housing cover with inspection window tightly back VEGAFLEX 65 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
  • Page 25 Fig. 18: Installation of the 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. VEGAFLEX 65 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...

  • 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. VEGAFLEX 65 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...

  • Page 27: Setup Procedure

    6 Set up with the indicating and adjustment module PLICSCOM 6.4 Setup procedure After connecting VEGAFLEX 65 to power supply or after a Switch on phase voltage recurrence, the instrument carries out a self-check for approx. 30 seconds: Internal check of the electronics Indication of the instrument type, the firmware as well as...
  • Page 28 6 Set up with the indicating and adjustment module PLICSCOM Caution: If there is a separation of different liquids in the vessel, e.g. by condensation, VEGAFLEX 65 will always detect the medium with the higher dielectric figure (ε Keep in mind that interfaces can cause faulty measurements.
  • Page 29 In general, a period of a few seconds is sufficient to smooth the measured value display. VEGAFLEX 65 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
  • Page 30 [->] key. Caution: Note the following, if VEGAFLEX 65 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 Reset If the function "Reset" is carried out, the sensor resets the values of the following menu items to the reset values (see chart): The following values will be reset: Sensor-specific basic adjustment. VEGAFLEX 65 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
  • Page 32 You will find a detailed description of these menu items in the operating instructions manual "Indicating and adjustment module". Special parameters are parameters which are set customer-specifically on the service level with the adjustment software PACTware. VEGAFLEX 65 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...

  • Page 33: Menu Schematic

    100 % = 005.0 hl Diagnostics Basic adjustment Display ▶ Diagnostics Service Info Sensor status Curve selection Echo curve Pointer Distance min.: 0.234 m(d) Echo curve Presentation of the echo Distance max.: 5.385 m(d) curve VEGAFLEX 65 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
  • Page 34 Info Basic adjustment Display Diagnostics Service ▶ Info Sensor type Date of manufacture Last change using PC Sensor characteristics 12. Dec. 2005 Serial number Software version 04. March 2004 Display now? 12345678 3.22 VEGAFLEX 65 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...

  • Page 35: Connecting The Pc

    RS232 connection VEGAFLEX 65 I²C adapter cable for VEGACONNECT 3 Necessary components: VEGAFLEX 65 PC with PACTware and suitable VEGA DTM VEGACONNECT 3 with I²C adapter cable (article no. 2.27323) Power supply unit VEGAFLEX 65 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...

  • Page 36: Parameter Adjustment With Pactware

    With power supply units with integrated HART resistance (internal resistance approx. 250 Ω), an additional external resistance is not necessary. This applies, e. g. to the VEGA instruments VEGATRENN 149A, VEGADIS 371, VEGAMET 381). Also usual Ex separators are most of the time equipped with a sufficient current limitation resistor.

  • Page 37: Parameter Adjustment With Ams™ And Pdm

    All currently available VEGA DTMs are provided in the DTM Collection on CD and can be obtained from the responsible VEGA agency for a token fee. This CD includes also the up-to- date PACTware version. The basic version of this DTM Collection incl.

  • Page 38: Maintenance

    However, should these measures not be successful, call the 24 hour service hotline 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.
  • Page 39 ? E036 no operable sensor software à Carry out a software update or send the instrument for repair ? E042/E043 Hardware error, electronics defective à Exchange instrument or return instrument for repair VEGAFLEX 65 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...

  • Page 40: Exchanging The Electronics Module

    Internet (see operating instructions manual "Oscillator"). In both cases, the serial number of VEGAFLEX 65 is required. The serial numbers are stated on the type label of VEGAFLEX 65, on the inner wall of the housing or on the delivery note.
  • Page 41 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 world- wide" VEGAFLEX 65 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...

  • Page 42: Dismounting Steps

    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. VEGAFLEX 65 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...

  • Page 43: Technical Data

    920 g/m (9.9 oz/ft) Sensor length L (from seal surface) - Tube: ø 21.3 mm (0.839 in) 0.5 … 6 m (1.64 … 19.69 ft) Trimming accuracy - tube < 1 mm (0.039 in) VEGAFLEX 65 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
  • Page 44 > 1.4 ε Dead band - coax version - top 30 mm (1.181 in) - bottom 0 mm Fig. 22: Measuring ranges of VEGAFLEX 65 Reference plane Probe length Measuring range Upper dead band Output variable Output signal 4 … 20 mA/HART...

  • Page 45: Air Pressure

    ") -10 mm ") 0,03 m (0.1 ft) (20 ft) Fig. 23: Accuracy VEGAFLEX 65 - coax version Ambient conditions Ambient, storage and transport tem- -40 … +80 °C (-40 … +176 °F) perature Incl. non-linearity, hysteresis and non-repeatability. VEGAFLEX 65 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
  • Page 46 0 °C 50 °C 100 °C 150 °C (-40 °F) (32 °F) (122 °F) (212 °F) (302 °F) Fig. 24: Ambient temperature - Process temperature Ambient temperature Process temperature (depending on the seal material) VEGAFLEX 65 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
  • Page 47 1 x IP 68 cable gland M20 x 1.5; 1 x blind stopper M20 x 1.5; 1 x blind stopper M16 x 1.5 Depending on the version M12 x 1, according to DIN 43650, Harting, Am- phenol-Tuchel, 7/8" FF. VEGAFLEX 65 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
  • Page 48 20 … 36 V DC Supply voltage with lighted indicating and adjustment module - Non-Ex instrument 20 … 36 V DC - EEx-ia instrument 20 … 30 V DC - EEx-d-ia instrument 20 … 36 V DC VEGAFLEX 65 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
  • Page 49 Functional safety according to IEC 61508/IEC 61511 - Single channel architecture (1oo1D) up to SIL2 - double channel diversitary redun- up to SIL3 dant architecture (1oo2D) A suitable cable is the prerequisite for maintaining the protection class. VEGAFLEX 65 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
  • Page 50 CSA CI.I, Div 2 (NI)+CI.II, III, Div 1 (DIP); CSA - CSA CI.I-III, Div 1 (IS); CSA CI.I-III, Div 1 (IS)+Cl.I- III, Div 1 Gr.C-G(XP) - Others Deviating data in Ex applications: see separate safety instructions. VEGAFLEX 65 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...

  • Page 51: Dimensions

    Fig. 26: Housing versions in protection IP 66/IP 67 and IP 66/IP 68, 0.2 bar (with integrated indicating and adjustment module the housing is 9 mm/0.35 in higher) Plastic housing Stainless steel housing, electropolished Stainless steel housing - precision casting Aluminium double chamber housing Aluminium housing VEGAFLEX 65 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
  • Page 52 Fig. 27: Housing versions in protection IP 66/IP 68, 1 bar (with integrated indicating and adjustment module the housing is 9 mm/0.35 in higher) Stainless steel housing - precision casting Aluminium double chamber housing Stainless steel housing, electropolished Aluminium housing VEGAFLEX 65 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
  • Page 53 41 (G1, 1 NPT) 46 (G1½, 1½ NPT) G¾, ¾ NPT, G1, 1 NPT, G1½, 1½ NPT ø 21,3mm ") Fig. 28: VEGAFLEX 65 - threaded version Sensor length, see chapter "Technical data" VEGAFLEX 65 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
  • Page 54 ø 7 " " ø 6" 4xø " 3" 150 lb ø 8 " " ø 6 " 4xø " Fig. 29: VEGAFLEX 65 - flange version Sensor length, see chapter "Technical data" VEGAFLEX 65 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...

  • Page 55: Industrial Property Rights

    10 Supplement 10.3 Industrial property rights VEGA product lines are global protected by industrial property rights. Further information see http://www.vega.com. Only in U.S.A.: Further information see patent label at the sensor housing. VEGA Produktfamilien sind weltweit geschützt durch gewerbliche Schutzrechte.

  • Page 56: 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 2008 Subject to change without prior notice 31845-EN-080716...

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