How to proceed if a repair is necessary ................23 Dismount..........................24 Dismounting steps......................24 Disposal ......................... 24 Supplement ..........................25 Technical data ........................ 25 Dimensions ........................31 Industrial property rights ....................35 VEGAWELL 52 • 4 … 20 mA...
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Contents Safety instructions for Ex areas Take note of the Ex specific safety instructions for Ex applications. These instructions are attached as documents to each instrument with Ex approval and are part of the operating instructions manual. Editing status: 2017-09-28 VEGAWELL 52 • 4 … 20 mA...
Symbols used Document ID This symbol on the front page of this instruction refers to the Docu- ment ID. By entering the Document ID on www.vega.com you will reach the document download. Information, tip, note This symbol indicates helpful additional information.
During work on and with the device the required personal protective equipment must always be worn. Appropriate use Model VEGAWELL 52 is a pressure transmitter for level and gauge 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.
Protection of the environment is one of our most important duties. 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 fulfil this obligation by observing the environmental instructions in this manual: VEGAWELL 52 • 4 … 20 mA...
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2 For your safety • Chapter "Packaging, transport and storage" • Chapter "Disposal" VEGAWELL 52 • 4 … 20 mA...
• Suspension cable • Optionally, adjustable screw connection for suspension cable or housing with thread The components are available in different versions. Fig. 1: Example of a VEGAWELL 52 with transmitter 22 mm Transmitter Suspension cable Type label The type label contains the most important data for identification and use of the instrument: VEGAWELL 52 • 4 … 20 mA...
Alternatively, you can access the data via your smartphone: • Download the VEGA Tools app from the "Apple App Store" or the "Google Play Store" • Scan the Data Matrix code on the type label of the instrument or •...
4 … 20 mA two-wire electronics for voltage supply and measured value transmission on the same cable. The data for power supply are specified in chapter "Technical data". Adjustment VEGAWELL 52 with 4 … 20 mA electronics has no adjustment op- tions. Packaging, transport and storage Packaging Your instrument was protected by packaging during transport. Its capacity to handle normal loads during transport is assured by a test based on ISO 4180.
With an instrument weight of more than 18 kg (39.68 lbs) suitable and approved equipment must be used for lifting and carrying. Accessories and replacement parts VEGABOX 03 The VEGABOX 03 is a breather housing for VEGAWELL 52. The housing contains a filter element for ventilation. You can find further information in the operating instructions "Breather housing with ventilation filter" (Document-ID 45925).
The instrument is suitable for standard and extended ambient condi- conditions tions acc. to DIN/EN/IEC/ANSI/ISA/UL/CSA 61010-1. Transport and mounting Depending on the transmitter, the VEGAWELL 52 is supplied with a protection protective cap or a transport and mounting protection. Fig. 4: VEGAWELL 52, transport and mounting protection...
4 Mounting Mounting example Fig. 5: Mounting example: VEGAWELL 52 in an open basin with breather hous- ing VEGABOX 03 Mounting steps with straining clamp Fig. 6: Straining clamp Suspension cable Suspension opening Clamping jaws Mount VEGAWELL 52 with straining clamp as follows: 1.
1. Weld the welded socket into the vessel top 2. Lower VEGAWELL 52 to the requested height by means on the welded socket G1½ or 1½ NPT on the vessel side 3. Shift the suspension cable from below through the opened threaded fitting 4.
2. Lead the transmitter through the opening of the mounting bracket and the counter nut 3. Fasten counter nut with SW 46 on the thread Seal with resistant material with thread 1½ NPT. VEGAWELL 52 • 4 … 20 mA...
The instrument is equipped with an integrated overvoltage protection. For additional protection of the signal circuit, we recommend further external overvoltage arresters. • Type B63-48 (use with VEGAWELL 52 with plastic housing) or • Type ÜSB 62-36G.X (use in a separate housing) In hazardous areas you must take note of the respective regulations,...
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5 Connecting to power supply Fig. 9: Connect VEGAWELL 52 to power supply Direct connection Connection via VEGABOX 03 Connection via housing If screened cable is required, we recommend connecting the cable Cable screening and grounding screen on both ends to ground potential. In the connection housing of the sensor or in VEGABOX 03, the screen must be connected directly to the internal ground terminal.
Brown (+): to power supply or to the processing system Shielding Breather capillaries with filter element Connection via VEG- ABOX 03 Fig. 11: Wiring plan VEGAWELL 52 for 4 … 20 mA, 4 … 20 mA/HART To the sensor To power supply or processing system Shielding Wire number...
To power supply or processing system Connection via VEGADIS 82 Sensor power supply Fig. 13: Wiring plan VEGAWELL 52 for 4 … 20 mA sensors To the sensor Terminal for connection of the cable screen For power supply Wire number...
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.
3. Hold the hexagon on the screwed socket with SW 46 and loosen with seal screw SW 22 Caution: Seal screw is secured with Loctide pink, mote breakaway torque! VEGAWELL 52 • 4 … 20 mA...
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Connection cable (up to 6 pieces depending on the version) Cable screening Breather capillaries with filter element Seal cone Suspension cable Cone bushing Sealing screw 6. Cut the suspension cable to the requested length with side cut- ters 7. Remove approx. 10 cm of the cable mantle, strip off approx. 1 cm of the wire ends, insert the filter adapter VEGAWELL 52 • 4 … 20 mA...
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. VEGAWELL 52 • 4 … 20 mA...
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. VEGAWELL 52 • 4 … 20 mA...
Ʋ transport protection net Materials, transmitter protection Transport protective cap, transmitter ø 22 mm Transport and mounting protection, trans- mitter ø 32 mm Transport and mounting protection, trans- mitter PVDF transport protection net VEGAWELL 52 • 4 … 20 mA...
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Linear Reference installation position upright, diaphragm points downward Influence of the installation position < 0.2 mbar/20 Pa (0.003 psig) Deviation determined according to the limit point method according to IEC 60770 Specifications refer to the set span. Turn down (TD) = nominal measuring range/set span. Incl. non-linearity, hysteresis and non-repeatability. VEGAWELL 52 • 4 … 20 mA...
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= √((F + (F perf With Ʋ F , total deviation total Ʋ F , basic accuracy perf Ʋ F , long-term drift stab Ʋ F : Temperature coefficient (influence of medium or ambient temperature) VEGAWELL 52 • 4 … 20 mA...
Limited by the overload capability max. pressure of the measuring cell. Limited by the overload capability max. pressure of the measuring cell. Limitation by cable entry Tested according to the guidelines of German Lloyd, GL directive 2. VEGAWELL 52 • 4 … 20 mA...
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Connection of the feeding power supply Networks of overvoltage category III unit Altitude above sea level Ʋ by default up to 2000 m (6562 ft) Ʋ with connected overvoltage protection up to 5000 m (16404 ft) VEGAWELL 52 • 4 … 20 mA...
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.
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ø 33 mm (1.30") (1.30") (1.30") Fig. 17: VEGAWELL 52, with transmitter 316L/Titanium 33 mm Transmitter of titanium with straining clamp Transmitter of titanium with screw connection for suspension cable Transmitter of titanium with thread and plastic housing VEGAWELL 52 • 4 … 20 mA...
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(1.26") (1.26") (1.42") (1.73") Fig. 18: VEGAWELL 52, with transmitter Duplex (1.4462)/PVDF Transmitter Duplex (1.4462) standard/double seal with straining clamp Transmitter Duplex (1.4462) for deep wells (end cap) with screw connection for suspension cable Transmitter Duplex (1.4462) with PE coating Transmitter with screw connection for suspension cable of PVDF Transmitter Duplex (1.4462) standard/double seal with thread and plastic housing...
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SW 27 mm SW 41 mm (1.06") (1.61") G½ G¼ ø 22 mm (0.87 ") Fig. 19: VEGAWELL 52, with threaded fitting and transmitter Duplex (1.4462) Threaded fitting G½ inner G¼ Threaded fitting G1 VEGAWELL 52 • 4 … 20 mA...
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Installation position 12 Instrument return form 23 Maintenance 20 Pressure compensation 12 Process conditions 12 Recycling 24 Repair 23 Seal concept 10 Service hotline 20 Type label 8 Voltage supply 10, 16 WEEE directive 24 VEGAWELL 52 • 4 … 20 mA...
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