Parameter adjustment ....................44 Saving the parameter adjustment data ................45 Set up with other systems DD adjustment programs ....................46 Field Communicator 375, 475 ..................46 Diagnosis, asset management and service Maintenance ........................47 VEGAPULS 65 • Foundation Fieldbus...
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11.2 Supplementary information Foundation Fieldbus ............60 11.3 Dimensions ........................71 Safety instructions for Ex areas Please note the Ex-specific safety information for installation and op- eration in Ex areas. These safety instructions are part of the operating instructions manual and come with the Ex-approved instruments. Editing status: 2014-01-28 VEGAPULS 65 • Foundation Fieldbus...
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. VEGAPULS 65 • Foundation Fieldbus...
During work on and with the device the required personal protective equipment must always be worn. Appropriate use VEGAPULS 65 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.
Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer will lead to expiry of the operating licence according to FCC/IC. The instrument is in conformity with RSS-210 of the IC regulations. The instrument may only be used in closed vessels made of metal, concrete, or fibre-reinforced plastic. VEGAPULS 65 • Foundation Fieldbus...
That is why we have introduced an environment management system 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 fulfill this obligation by observing the environmental instructions in this manual: • Chapter "Packaging, transport and storage" • Chapter "Disposal" VEGAPULS 65 • Foundation Fieldbus...
Operating instructions and quick setup guide at the time of ship- ment (PDF) • Order-specific sensor data for an electronics exchange (XML) • Test certificate (PDF) - optional Go to www.vega.com, "VEGA Tools" and "Instrument search". Enter the serial number. Alternatively, you can access the data via your smartphone: VEGAPULS 65 • Foundation Fieldbus...
– Safety instructions – PACTware/DTM-Collection – Driver software Principle of operation Application area The VEGAPULS 65 is a radar sensor for continuous measurement of liquids under simple process conditions. It is particularly suitable for level measurement in vessels with small process fittings and under simple process conditions. The instrument can be used with products with an ε value ≥1.8. The actually achievable value depends on the measuring conditions, the antenna system, the standpipe or bypass.
PLICSCOM" (Document-ID 27835). VEGACONNECT The interface adapter VEGACONNECT enables the connection of communication-capable instruments to the USB interface of a PC. For parameter adjustment of these instruments, the adjustment software PACTware with VEGA-DTM is required. VEGAPULS 65 • Foundation Fieldbus...
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3 Product description 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 "DIS- ADAPT" is also required for VEGADIS 81.
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3 Product description • VEGAPULS series 60 • VEGAFLEX 80 series • VEGABAR series 80 You can find further information in the operating instructions "Supple- mentary electronics for Foundation Fieldbus" (Document-ID 45111). VEGAPULS 65 • Foundation Fieldbus...
Sealing to the process The PTFE washer of the antenna encapsulation serves also as process seal. To compensate the normal bias voltage loss due to the seal materials, you have to use also disc springs in addition to the flange screws for fastening PTFE plated flanges. We recommend flexible retaining washers (e.g. Schnorr VS or S) or detent edged rings (e.g. Gross VS KD). VEGAPULS 65 • Foundation Fieldbus...
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Recommended torque (see chapter "Technical data"). Polarisation The emitted radar impulses of the radar sensor are electromagnetic waves. The polarisation is the direction of the electrical wave compo- nent. By turning the instrument in the connection flange or mounting boss, the polarisation can be used to reduce the effects of false echoes. The position of the polarisation is marked on the process fitting of the instrument. VEGAPULS 65 • Foundation Fieldbus...
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Marking hole Installation position When mounting the VEGAPULS 65, keep a distance of at least 500 mm (19.69 in) to the vessel wall. If the sensor is installed in the center of dished or round vessel tops, multiple echoes can arise.
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Fig. 6: Mounting of the radar sensor with inflowing medium Socket The active part of the antenna, i.e. the conical antenna part should protrude completely out of the socket. To meet the different socket dimensions, sensors for socket lengths up to 50, 100 and 250 mm (2, 4, 10 in) are available. VEGAPULS 65 • Foundation Fieldbus...
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Fig. 7: Recommended socket mounting In case of very big socket diameters, the active antenna part can be slightly recessed in the socket. The following rule applies to the standard version of VEGAPULS 65: Socket diameter corresponds to max. socket height. Sensor orientation In liquids, direct the sensor as perpendicular as possible to the prod- uct surface to achieve optimum measurement results.
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If foams are causing measurement errors, the biggest possible radar antenna should be used. As an alternative, sensors with guided microwave can be used. These are unaffected by foam generation and are best suited for such ap- plications. VEGAPULS 65 • Foundation Fieldbus...
(e.g. 1 nF, 1500 V). Low-frequency potential equali- sation currents are thus suppressed, but the protective effect against high frequency interference signals remains. VEGAPULS 65 • Foundation Fieldbus...
1 cm (0.4 in) of insulation from the ends of the individual wires 5. Insert the cable into the sensor through the cable entry Fig. 11: Connection steps 5 and 6 - Single chamber housing VEGAPULS 65 • Foundation Fieldbus...
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9. Tighten the compression nut of the cable entry gland. The seal ring must completely encircle the cable 10. Reinsert the display and adjustment module, if one was installed 11. Screw the housing cover back on The electrical connection is finished. VEGAPULS 65 • Foundation Fieldbus...
5 Ground terminal for connection of the cable screen Wiring plan, double chamber housing Electronics compartment 6 7 8 Fig. 14: Electronics compartment, double chamber housing Internal connection to the connection compartment Contact pins for the display and adjustment module or interface adapter Simulation switch ("on" = simulation mode) VEGAPULS 65 • Foundation Fieldbus...
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The use of an external display and adjustment unit and a display and adjustment module in parallel in the connection compartment is not supported. Connection compartment - Radio module PLICS- MOBILE Status SIM-Card Test Fig. 16: Connection compartment radio module PLICSMOBILE Voltage supply You can find detailed information on connection in the supplementary instructions "PLICSMOBILE GSM/GPRS radio module". VEGAPULS 65 • Foundation Fieldbus...
2 Ground terminal for connection of the cable screen Plug M12 x 1 for external display and adjustment unit Fig. 19: Top view of the plug connector Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4 Contact pin Colour connection ca- Terminal, electronics ble in the sensor module Pin 1 Brown VEGAPULS 65 • Foundation Fieldbus...
Assignment of the plug connector Fig. 21: Top view of the plug connector Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4 Contact pin Colour connection ca- Terminal, electronics ble in the sensor module Pin 1 Brown Pin 2 White Pin 3 Blue Pin 4 Black VEGAPULS 65 • Foundation Fieldbus...
(+) and blue (-) to power supply or to the processing system Shielding Switch-on phase After VEGAPULS 65 is connected to the bus system, the instrument carries out a self-test for approx. 30 seconds. The following steps are carried out: •...
The display and adjustment module is powered by the sensor, an ad- ditional connection is not necessary. Fig. 23: Installing the display and adjustment module in the electronics compart- ment of the single chamber housing VEGAPULS 65 • Foundation Fieldbus...
Adjustment system Fig. 25: Display and adjustment elements LC display Adjustment keys • Key functions [OK] key: – Move to the menu overview VEGAPULS 65 • Foundation Fieldbus...
In the main menu point "Setup", the individual submenu points should be selected one after the other and provided with the correct parameters to ensure optimum adjustment of the measurement. The procedure is described in the following. VEGAPULS 65 • Foundation Fieldbus...
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The selection "Standpipe" opens a new window in which the inner diameter of the applied standpipe is entered. The following features form the basis of the applications: Storage tank: • Setup: large-volumed, upright cylindrical, spherical • Product speed: slow filling and emptying • Process/measurement conditions: VEGAPULS 65 • Foundation Fieldbus...
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– Socket available – Large agitator blades of metal – Vortex breakers, heating spirals • Process/measurement conditions: – Condensation, buildup by movement – Strong spout generation – Very agitated surface, foam generation • Properties, sensor: VEGAPULS 65 • Foundation Fieldbus...
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– Separation of oil and water possible – Overfilling into the antenna possible • Properties, sensor: – Measurement speed optimized through little averaging – Entering the tube inside diameter takes the running time shift into consideration – Echo detection sensitivity reduced – False signal suppression recommended VEGAPULS 65 • Foundation Fieldbus...
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– Stable and reliable measured values by high averaging – Insensitive in the close range Rain water overfall (weir): • Gauge rate of change: slow gauge change • Process/measurement conditions: – Ice and condensation on the antenna possible VEGAPULS 65 • Foundation Fieldbus...
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– Automatic false signal suppression with partly filled vessel Bunker (large-volumed): • Vessel of concrete or metal: – Structured vessel walls – Installations present • Process/measurement conditions: – Large distance to the medium – Large angles of repose VEGAPULS 65 • Foundation Fieldbus...
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– Instrument demonstration – Object recognition/monitoring (additional settings required) • Properties, sensor: – Sensor accepts all measured value changes within the measur- ing range immediately – High sensitivity against interferences, because virtually no averaging VEGAPULS 65 • Foundation Fieldbus...
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To perform the adjustment, enter the distance with full and empty ves- sel, see the following example: VEGAPULS 65 • Foundation Fieldbus...
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2. Edit the percentage value with [OK] and set the cursor to the requested position with [->]. 3. Set the requested percentage value with [+] and save with [OK]. The cursor jumps now to the distance value. VEGAPULS 65 • Foundation Fieldbus...
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The measurement reliability equals signal strength minus noise. The higher the value, the more reliable the measurement. With a function- ing measurement, the values are > 10 dB. VEGAPULS 65 • Foundation Fieldbus...
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Additional adjustments - The following circumstances cause interfering reflections and can False signal suppression influence the measurement: • High sockets • Vessel installations such as struts • Agitators • Buildup or welded joints on vessel walls VEGAPULS 65 • Foundation Fieldbus...
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The menu item "Delete" is used to completely delete an already cre- ated false signal suppression. This is useful if the saved false signal suppression no longer matches the metrological conditions in the vessel. VEGAPULS 65 • Foundation Fieldbus...
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User-generated false signal suppression, user-programmed linearization curve, meas- ured value memory, echo curve memory as well as event memory remain untouched. The linearization is set to linear. • False signal suppression: Deleting a previously created false signal suppression. The false signal suppression created in the factory remains active. VEGAPULS 65 • Foundation Fieldbus...
• Peak values measured value: Resetting of the measured min. and max. distances to the actual measured value. Select the requested reset function [->] and confirm with [OK]. The following table shows the default values of VEGAPULS 65: Menu section Menu item Default value...
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If it is necessary to exchange a sensor, the display and adjustment module is inserted into the replacement instrument and the data are likewise written into the sensor via the menu item "Copy sensor data". VEGAPULS 65 • Foundation Fieldbus...
Further setup steps are described in the operating instructions manu- al "DTM Collection/PACTware" attached to each DTM Collection and which can also be downloaded from the Internet. Detailed descrip- tions are available in the online help of PACTware and the DTMs. VEGAPULS 65 • Foundation Fieldbus...
The standard version is available as a download under www.vega.com/downloads and "Software". The full version is avail- able on CD from the agency serving you. Saving the parameter adjustment data We recommend documenting or saving the parameter adjustment data via PACTware.
This software is updated via the Internet and new EDDs are automatically taken over into the device catalogue of this software after they are released by the manufacturer. They can then be transferred to a Field Communicator. VEGAPULS 65 • Foundation Fieldbus...
Changes in the measure- ment conditions during operation or buildup on the sensor can thus be recognized. The echo curve of the setup is stored via: • PC with PACTware/DTM • Control system with EDD • Display and adjustment module VEGAPULS 65 • Foundation Fieldbus...
This status message is inactive by default. It can be activated by the user via PACTware/DTM or EDD. Maintenance: Due to external influences, the instrument function is limited. The measurement is affected, but the measured value is still valid. Plan in maintenance for the instrument because a failure is expected in the near future (e.g. due to buildup). VEGAPULS 65 • Foundation Fieldbus...
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3 min. F113 – Error in the internal – Disconnect operating Bit 7 instrument communi- voltage briefly Communi- cation – Send instrument for cation error repair VEGAPULS 65 • Foundation Fieldbus...
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– Wait for the automatic end Simulation ac- after 60 mins. tive Out of specification The following table shows the error codes and text messages in the status message "Out of specification" and provides information on causes as well as corrective measures. VEGAPULS 65 • Foundation Fieldbus...
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– Clean the antenna – Change polarisation direc- tion – Use instrument with higher sensitivity M504 – Hardware defect – Check connections – Exchanging the electronics Error on an device inter- – Send instrument for repair face VEGAPULS 65 • Foundation Fieldbus...
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 also available outside normal working hours, seven days a week around the clock.
• Voltage supply • Interface adapter VEGACONNECT • PC with PACTware • Current sensor software as file You can find the actual sensor software as well as detailed infor- mation of the procedure under "www.vega.com/downloads" and "Software". You can find information about the installation in the download file. Caution: Instruments with approvals can be bound to certain software ver- sions. Therefore make sure that the approval remains effective with a software update. You can find detailed information on www.vega.com/downloads and "Approvals".
Pass the instrument directly on to a spe- cialised recycling company and do not use the municipal collecting points. These may be used only for privately used products according to the WEEE directive. VEGAPULS 65 • Foundation Fieldbus...
Ʋ Aluminium/Stainless steel housing max. 50 Nm (36.88 lbf ft) Input variable Measured variable The measured quantity is the distance between process fitting of the sensor and product surface. The reference plane is the seal surface on the hexagon or the lower side of the flange. VEGAPULS 65 • Foundation Fieldbus...
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Ʋ Channel 9 Count rate Transmission rate 31.25 Kbit/s Current value Ʋ Non-Ex and Ex ia instrument 10 mA, ±0.5 mA Ʋ Ex-d instruments 16 mA, ±0.5 mA Resolution, digital > 1 mm (0.039 in) VEGAPULS 65 • Foundation Fieldbus...
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Time span after a sudden measuring distance change by max. 0.5 m in liquid applications, max 2 m with bulk solids applications, until the output signal has taken for the first time 90 % of the final value (IEC 61298-2). Outside the specified beam angle, the energy of the radar signal has a level which is reduced by 50 % (-3 dB) EIRP: Equivalent Isotropic Radiated Power VEGAPULS 65 • Foundation Fieldbus...
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Options of the cable entry Ʋ Cable gland with integrated connec- M20 x 1.5 (cable: ø 5 … 9 mm) tion cable Ʋ Cable entry ½ NPT Ʋ Blind plug M20 x 1.5; ½ NPT VEGAPULS 65 • Foundation Fieldbus...
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Integrated clock Date format Day.Month.Year Time format 12 h/24 h Time zone Ex factory Rate deviation max. 10.5 min/year Measurement electronics temerature Resolution 1 °C (1.8 °F) Accuracy ±1 °C (1.8 °F) Voltage supply Operating voltage Ʋ Non-Ex instrument 9 … 32 V DC VEGAPULS 65 • Foundation Fieldbus...
Instruments with approvals can have different technical data 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, "VEGA Tools" and "Instrument search" as well as via www.vega.com/downloads and "Approvals". 11.2 Supplementary information Foundation Fieldbus The following table gives you an overview of the instrument versions and the corresponding device descriptions, the electrical characteristics of the bus system as well as the applied function blocks.
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Discret Input (DI) PID Control Output Splitter (OS) Signal Characterizer (SC) Integrator Input Selector (IS) Arithmetic (AR) Diagnostics Standard Advanced Performance Function Blocks Instantiable General Information LAS (Link Active Scheduler) Master Capable Number of VCRs (Virtual Communication Re- lationships) VEGAPULS 65 • Foundation Fieldbus...
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Fig. 33: Schematic presentation function block Analog Input (AI) Function block Discret Input (DI) The function block "Discret Input (DI)" takes the original measured value selected by a Channel Number and makes it available to additional function blocks on its output. VEGAPULS 65 • Foundation Fieldbus...
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Fig. 35: Schematic presentation function block PID Control Function block Output Splitter The function block "Output Splitter" generates two control outputs out of one input. Each output is VEGAPULS 65 • Foundation Fieldbus...
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Optionally the function axis can be exchanged in channel 2 so that the block can be also used in a reverse control loop. VEGAPULS 65 • Foundation Fieldbus...
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The function block "Integrator" integrates a continuous input signal over the time and sums the results of an impulse input block. It is used as a totalizer up to a reset or as a subtotalizer up to a reference point at which the integrated and accumulated value is compared with the default values. When these default values are reached, digital output signals will be outputted. The integration func- tion is carried out upwardly starting with zero and downwards with a default value. Two flow values are also available so that the net flow volume can be calculated and integrated. This can be used for calculation of volume and mass changes in the vessel or for optimisation of flow controls. VEGAPULS 65 • Foundation Fieldbus...
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Typical input signals are AI blocks. Selection possibilities are maximum, minimum, mean value, average value and first useful signal. Through parameter combination, the block can be used as rotary switch or as preselection switch for the first useful value. Switch information can be received by other input blocks or the user. Mean value selection is also supported. VEGAPULS 65 • Foundation Fieldbus...
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Flow compensation, square root • Flow compensation, approximate • BTU flow • Traditional Multiply Divide • Average • Traditional Summer • Fourth order polynomial • Simple HTG compensated level • Fourth order Polynomial Based on PV VEGAPULS 65 • Foundation Fieldbus...
This is the distance value ("sensor_value") with the status of the transducer block. The unit is defined in "SECONDARY_VAL- UE_2_UNIT" FILL_HEIGHT_VALUE Filling height. The unit is defined in "FILL_HEIGHT_VALUE_ UNIT" FILL_HEIGHT_VALUE_UNIT Filling height unit CONST_VALUE Constant value SECONDARY_VALUE_1_ Secondary value 1 type TYPE SECONDARY_VALUE_2_ Secondary value 2 type TYPE FILL_HEIGHT_VALUE_Type Filling height value type DIAGNOSIS AITB Diagnosis DIAG_MASK_1 DIAG_OUT_1 VEGAPULS 65 • Foundation Fieldbus...
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Gradient of the manual sectors, safety at the end of false echo FIGURATION2 memory and depending on the import range gating out the false signals ECP_CURVE_AVARAGING_ Averaging factor on increasing and decreasing amplitude CONFIG LEVEL_ECHO_MEASURE- Function measured value filter MENT ECHO_CURVE_STATUS PACKET_COUNT VEGAPULS 65 • Foundation Fieldbus...
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Parameters as start and end LIMITS APPROVAL_WHG Sensor acc. to WHG DEVICE_STATE_CONFIG Function check, maintenance required, out of specification ELECTRONIC_TEMPERA- Electronics temperature TURE RESET_PEAK_ELECTRON- IC_TEMP FOCUS_RANGE_CONFIG Width focusing range, time for opening the focusing range, min. measurement reliability in and outside the focusing range VEGAPULS 65 • Foundation Fieldbus...
TYPE ECHO_MEM_STATE Busy, curve type, error code 11.3 Dimensions The following dimensional drawings represent only an extract of all possible versions. Detailed dimensional drawings can be downloaded at www.vega.com/downloads under "Drawings". Plastic housing ~ 69 mm ~ 84 mm (2.72") (3.31")
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~ 105 mm ~ 150 mm (4.13") (5.91") ø 86 mm ø 86 mm (3.39") (3.39") M16x1,5 M20x1,5 M20x1,5 M20x1,5/ ½ NPT Fig. 43: Housing versions in protection IP 66/IP 68 (1 bar) - with integrated display and adjustment module the housing is 9 mm/0.35 in higher Single chamber version Double chamber version VEGAPULS 65 • Foundation Fieldbus...
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(1.97") 1.4435: SW 50 mm (1.97") G1½A / 1½ NPT PVDF: SW 46 mm (1.81") ø 40 mm (1.58") G1½A / 1½ NPT ø 33 mm (1.30") ø 33 mm (1.30") Fig. 44: VEGAPULS 65, threaded version Thread and hexagon of PVDF for sockets with 50 mm height (inactive length 82 mm, 55/64") Thread and hexagon of PVDF or 316L for sockets with 100 mm height (inactive length 120 mm, 4 23/32") or 250 mm height (inactive length 270 mm, 10 5/8") VEGAPULS 65 • Foundation Fieldbus...
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11 Supplement VEGAPULS 65, flange version ø 33 mm (1.30") Fig. 45: VEGAPULS 65, flange version for sockets with 100 mm height (inactive length 120 mm, 4 23/32") or 250 mm height (inactive length 270 mm, 10 5/8") VEGAPULS 65 • Foundation Fieldbus...
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– Input Selector 66 – Integrator 65 – Output Splitter 63 – PID Control 63 – Signal Characterizer 64 – Transducer Block (TB) 62 Linearisation curve 41 Main menu 29 Meas. reliability 38 Measured value memory 47 VEGAPULS 65 • Foundation Fieldbus...
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