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Vega VEGABAR 83 Operating Instructions Manual

Pressure transmitter with metallic measuring cell slave sensor for electronic differential pressure with sil qualification
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Pressure transmitter with metallic
measuring cell
VEGABAR 83
Slave sensor for electronic differential pres-
sure
With SIL qualification
Document ID: 48047

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Pressure transmitter with metallic measuring cell VEGABAR 83 Slave sensor for electronic differential pres- sure With SIL qualification Document ID: 48047...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Safety concept of the parameterization ................32 Set up with the display and adjustment module ..............34 Parameter adjustment ....................34 Diagnosis, asset management and service ................ 47 Maintenance ........................47 VEGABAR 83 • Slave sensor for electronic differential pressure...
  • Page 3 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: 2017-11-14 VEGABAR 83 • Slave sensor for electronic differential pressure...

  • Page 4: About This Document

    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.

  • Page 5: For Your Safety

    During work on and with the device the required personal protective equipment must always be worn. Appropriate use VEGABAR 83 is a slave sensor for electronic differential pressure measurement. You can find detailed information about the area of application in chapter "Product description".

  • Page 6: Eu Conformity

    Environmental 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- VEGABAR 83 • Slave sensor for electronic differential pressure...
  • Page 7 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 83 • Slave sensor for electronic differential pressure...

  • Page 8: Product Description

    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 •...

  • Page 9: Principle Of Operation

    The respective scope of delivery results from the order specification. Principle of operation Electronic differential The VEGABAR 83 slave sensor is combined with a sensor from the pressure instrument series for electronic differential pressure measurement. VEGABAR 83 • Slave sensor for electronic differential pressure...
  • Page 10 Measured variables The electronic differential pressure measurement is suitable for the measurement of the following process variables: • Level • Flow • Differential pressure • Density • Interface • Level, density-compensated VEGABAR 83 • Slave sensor for electronic differential pressure...
  • Page 11 3 Product description Application area VEGABAR 83 is suitable for applications in virtually all industries. It is used for the measurement of the following pressure types. • Gauge pressure • Absolute pressure • Vacuum Measured products Measured products are gases, vapours and liquids.
  • Page 12 Relative pressure: the measuring cell is open to the atmosphere. The ambient pressure is detected in the measuring cell and compen- sated. It thus has no influence on the measured value. VEGABAR 83 • Slave sensor for electronic differential pressure...

  • Page 13: Supplementary Cleaning Procedures

    Caution: The VEGABAR 83 in this version may not be used in oxygen ap- plications. For this purpose, instruments are available in the special version "Oil and grease-free for oxygen applications".

  • Page 14: Accessories And Replacement Parts

    VEGABAR series 80. There is a different version available for each type of signal output. You can find further information in the operating instructions "Elec- tronics module VEGABAR series 80" (Document-ID 45054). VEGABAR 83 • Slave sensor for electronic differential pressure...

  • Page 15: Mounting

    Vibrations If there is strong vibration at the mounting location, the instrument version with external housing should be used. See chapter "External housing". VEGABAR 83 • Slave sensor for electronic differential pressure...

  • Page 16: Ventilation And Pressure Compensation

    Ambient temperature Ventilation and pressure compensation Filter elements Ventilation and pressure compensation are carried out with VEGABAR 83 via a filter element. It is air permeable and moisture- blocking. Caution: The filter element causes a time-delayed pressure compensation. When quickly opening/closing the housing cover, the measured value can change for approx.
  • Page 17 Line of Defense following functions: • Ventilation of the electronics housing → Turn the housing so that the filter element points downward after the instrument is installed. This provides better protection against buildup. VEGABAR 83 • Slave sensor for electronic differential pressure...

  • Page 18: Combination Master - Slave

    Pressure type is identical for both sensors, i.e. relative pressure/ relative pressure or absolute pressure/absolute pressure • Master sensor measures the higher pressure • Measurement setup as shown in the following chapters VEGABAR 83 • Slave sensor for electronic differential pressure...
  • Page 19 Total pressure: 0.8 bar + 0.05 bar = 0.85 bar Instrument selection Nominal measuring range Master: 1 bar Nominal measuring range Slave: 1 bar Turn Down: 1 bar/0.050 bar = 20 : 1 VEGABAR 83 • Slave sensor for electronic differential pressure...

  • Page 20: Level Measurement

    Mount the master sensor so that it is protected against pressure shocks from the stirrer • Mount the slave sensor above the max. level Fig. 11: Measurement setup, level measurement in pressurized vessel VEGABAR 83 VEGABAR 83, slave sensor VEGABAR 83 • Slave sensor for electronic differential pressure...

  • Page 21: Differential Pressure Measurement

    The mounting distance h of the two sensors should be at least 10 %, better 20 %, of the final value of the sensor measuring range. A bigger distance increases the accuracy of the interface measurement. VEGABAR 83 • Slave sensor for electronic differential pressure...

  • Page 22: Density Measurement

    The master/slave combination is suitable for density measurement. Requirements for a functioning measurement are: • Vessel with changing level • Distance between the measurement points as large as possible • Level always above the upper measuring point VEGABAR 83 • Slave sensor for electronic differential pressure...

  • Page 23: Density-Compensated Level Measurement

    Mount the master sensor below the min. level • Mount the slave sensor above the master sensor • Mount both sensors away from the filling stream and emptying and protected against pressure shocks from the stirrer VEGABAR 83 • Slave sensor for electronic differential pressure...
  • Page 24 The density-compensated level measurement is only possible in open, i.e. unpressurized vessels. VEGABAR 83 • Slave sensor for electronic differential pressure...

  • Page 25: External Housing

    1. Mark the holes according to the following drilling template 2. Fasten wall mounting plate with 4 screws 90 mm (3.54") 70 mm (2.76") 8 mm (0.12") (0.32") Fig. 17: Drilling template - wall mounting plate VEGABAR 83 • Slave sensor for electronic differential pressure...

  • Page 26: Connecting To Power Supply

    In case of flexible cores without end sleeves, press the terminal from above with a small screwdriver, the terminal opening is then free. When the screwdriver is released, the terminal closes again. VEGABAR 83 • Slave sensor for electronic differential pressure...
  • Page 27 9. Unscrew the blind plug on the Master, screw in the supplied cable gland 10. Connection cable to Master, see steps 3 to 8 11. Screw the housing lid back on The electrical connection is finished. VEGABAR 83 • Slave sensor for electronic differential pressure...

  • Page 28: Single Chamber Housing

    To the Master sensor Ground terminal for connection of the cable screen External housing with version IP 68 (25 bar) Overview Fig. 20: VEGABAR 83 in IP 68 version 25 bar with axial cable outlet, external housing Transmitter Connection cable External housing Connect screen here.

  • Page 29: Power Supply

    Cable gland for voltage supply Cable gland for connection cable, transmitter Terminal compartment, housing socket 1 2 3 4 Fig. 22: Connection of the sensor in the housing base Yellow White Black Shielding Breather capillaries VEGABAR 83 • Slave sensor for electronic differential pressure...

  • Page 30: Connection Example

    Terminal 6 Terminal 7 Terminal 7 Terminal 8 Terminal 8 Connect screen here. Connect ground terminal on the outside of the housing to ground as prescribed. The two terminals are galvanically connected. VEGABAR 83 • Slave sensor for electronic differential pressure...

  • Page 31: Functional Safety (Sil)

    SIL rating and can be also found on our homepage via the instrument search. Application area The instrument can be used, for example, for process pressure and hydrostatic level measurement of liquids in safety-instrumented sys- VEGABAR 83 • Slave sensor for electronic differential pressure...

  • Page 32: Safety Concept Of The Parameterization

    FDT/DTM standard, e. g. PACTware Note: For operation of the VEGABAR 83 an actual DTM Collection is re- quired. The modification of safety-relevant parameters is only possible with active connection to the instrument (online mode).
  • Page 33 Warning: Instrument reset In case of a reset to basic settings, all safety-relevant parameters will also be reset to default. Therefore all safety-relevant parameters must be checked or readjusted. VEGABAR 83 • Slave sensor for electronic differential pressure...

  • Page 34: Set Up With The Display And Adjustment Module

    Unlock adjustment • Change parameters • Lock adjustment and verify modified parameters This ensures that all modified parameters have been deliberately changed. Unlock adjustment The instrument is shipped in locked condition. VEGABAR 83 • Slave sensor for electronic differential pressure...
  • Page 35 In this menu item you activate/deactivate the slave sensor for elec- tronic differential pressure and select the application. The VEGABAR 83 in conjunction with a slave sensor can be used for flow, differential pressure, density and interface measurement. The default setting is differential pressure measurement. Switchover is carried out in the adjustment menu.
  • Page 36 After the position correction is carried out, the actual measured value is corrected to 0. The corrective value appears with an inverse sign as offset value in the display. The position correction can be repeated any number of times. VEGABAR 83 • Slave sensor for electronic differential pressure...
  • Page 37 7 Set up with the display and adjustment module Setup - Adjustment VEGABAR 83 always measures pressure independently of the pro- cess variable selected in the menu item "Application". To output the selected process variable correctly, an allocation of the output signal to 0 % and 100 % must be carried out (adjustment).
  • Page 38 1. Select the menu item "Setup" with [->] and confirm with [OK]. Now select with [->] the menu item "Min. adjustment" and confirm with [OK]. 2. Edit the mbar value with [OK] and set the cursor to the requested position with [->]. VEGABAR 83 • Slave sensor for electronic differential pressure...
  • Page 39 For an adjustment with pressure, simply enter the actual measured value indicated at the bottom of the display. Setup - span adjustment, Proceed as follows: differential pressure 1. Select with [->] the menu item Span adjustment and confirm with [OK]. VEGABAR 83 • Slave sensor for electronic differential pressure...
  • Page 40 Setup - Max. adjustment, Proceed as follows: density 1. Select the menu item "Setup" with [->] and confirm with [OK]. Now select with [->] the menu item "Max. adjustment" and con- firm with [OK]. VEGABAR 83 • Slave sensor for electronic differential pressure...
  • Page 41 Setup - Max. adjustment - Proceed as follows: Interface 1. Select the menu item "Setup" with [->] and confirm with [OK]. Now select with [->] the menu item "Max. adjustment" and con- firm with [OK]. VEGABAR 83 • Slave sensor for electronic differential pressure...
  • Page 42 For an adjustment with filling, simply enter the actual measured value indicated at the bottom of the display. Setup - Max. distance, Proceed as follows: level density-compen- 1. Select with [->] the menu item Max. adjustment and confirm with sated [OK]. VEGABAR 83 • Slave sensor for electronic differential pressure...
  • Page 43 Setup - AI FB1 - Channel In menu item "Channel" you determine the input signal for further processing in AI FB 1. As input signals, the output values of Transducer Block (TB) can be selected. VEGABAR 83 • Slave sensor for electronic differential pressure...
  • Page 44 SIL parameter 2: Slave on/off • Non-SIL parameter 1: Measured value presentation • Non-SIL parameter 2: Display value 1, unit of the application • Non-SIL parameter 3: Menu language • Non-SIL parameter 4: Lighting VEGABAR 83 • Slave sensor for electronic differential pressure...
  • Page 45 Otherwise the instrument remains in the released and hence unsafe condition. Information: As long as the VEGABAR 83 is powered, the display and adjustment module remains in the actually set adjustment menu. An automatic, time-controlled reset to the measured value indication is not carried out.
  • Page 46 DP flow element Furthermore the adjustment for the volume or mass flow rate at 0 % or 100 % is carried out. VEGABAR 83 • Slave sensor for electronic differential pressure...

  • Page 47: Diagnosis, Asset Management And Service

    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.

  • Page 48: Exchange Process Module On Version Ip 68 (25 Bar)

    Proceed as follows when carrying out the exchange: 1. Losen the fixing screw with the hexagon key wrench 2. Carefully detach the cable assembly from the process module Fig. 26: VEGABAR 83 in IP 68 version, 25 bar and lateral cable outlet, external housing Process module...

  • Page 49: Exchanging The Electronics Module

    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. VEGABAR 83 • Slave sensor for electronic differential pressure...

  • Page 50: Dismount

    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. VEGABAR 83 • Slave sensor for electronic differential pressure...

  • Page 51: Supplement

    Synthetic oil for measuring ranges up to 40 bar, FDA listed for the food processing industry. For measuring ranges up to 100 bar dry measuring cell. Halocarbon oil: Generally in oxygen applications, not with vacuum measuring ranges, not with absolute meas- uring ranges < 1 bar VEGABAR 83 • Slave sensor for electronic differential pressure...
  • Page 52 The specifications are only an overview and refer to the measuring cell. Limitations due to the material and version of the process fitting as well as the selected pressure type are possible. The specifications on the nameplate apply. VEGABAR 83 • Slave sensor for electronic differential pressure...
  • Page 53 0 … +300 psig +600 psig -14.5 psig 0 … +500 psig +1000 psig -14.5 psig 0 … +1500 psig +3000 psig -14.5 psig 0 … +3000 psig +6000 psig -14.5 psig VEGABAR 83 • Slave sensor for electronic differential pressure...
  • Page 54 -1 bar/-100 kPa -0.5 … +0.5 bar/-50 … +50 kPa +35 bar/+3500 kPa -1 bar/-100 kPa Absolute pressure 0 … 1 bar/0 … 100 kPa 35 bar/3500 kPa 0 bar abs. VEGABAR 83 • Slave sensor for electronic differential pressure...
  • Page 55 Ʋ Percentage value 0 or 100 % fix Ʋ Pressure value -120 … 120 % Differential pressure (zero/span adjustment) Ʋ Zero -95 … +95 % Ʋ Span -120 … +120 % VEGABAR 83 • Slave sensor for electronic differential pressure...
  • Page 56 860 … 1060 mbar/86 … 106 kPa (12.5 … 15.4 psi) Determination of characteristics Limit point adjustment according to IEC 61298-2 Characteristic curve Linear Reference installation position upright, diaphragm points downward VEGABAR 83 • Slave sensor for electronic differential pressure...
  • Page 57 The basic temperature error in % from the above graphic can increase due to the additional factors such as accuracy class (factor FMZ) and Turn Down (factor FTD). The additional factors are listed in the following tables. Additional factor through accuracy class VEGABAR 83 • Slave sensor for electronic differential pressure...
  • Page 58 In the table, example values for typical Turn downs are listed. Turn down TD 1 : 1 TD 2.5 : 1 TD 5 : 1 TD 10 : 1 TD 20 : 1 Factor FTD 1.75 10.5 VEGABAR 83 • Slave sensor for electronic differential pressure...
  • Page 59 (+23 … +140 °F) Temperature derating With ceramic/metallic measuring cell with gold-coated diaphragm, the values must be multiplied with factor 3. Not with measuring ranges ≥100 bar in conjunction with flange 2500 lbs. VEGABAR 83 • Slave sensor for electronic differential pressure...
  • Page 60 (104 °F) 0 °C (32 °F) 85 °C 105 °C (185 °F) (221 °F) Fig. 30: Temperature derating VEGABAR 83, version up to +105 °C (+221 °F) Process temperature Ambient temperature 80 °C (176 °F) 40 °C (104 °F) 0 °C (32 °F)
  • Page 61 (140 °F) 0 °C (32 °F) 110 °C 150 °C (230 °F) (302 °F) Fig. 32: Temperature derating VEGABAR 83, version up to +150 °C (+302 °F) Process temperature Ambient temperature 80 °C (176 °F) 65 °C (149 °F) 0 °C (32 °F)

  • Page 62: Ambient Conditions

    (32 °F) 160 °C 200 °C (320 °F) (392 °F) Fig. 34: Temperature derating VEGABAR 83, version up to +200 °C (+392 °F) Process temperature Ambient temperature Process pressure Permissible process pressure See specification "Process pressure" on the type label...
  • Page 63 Ʋ Wire resistance < 0.05 Ω/m (0.015 Ω/ft) Voltage supply for the complete system through Master Operating voltage Ʋ U 12 V DC B min Breather capillaries not with Ex-d version. VEGABAR 83 • Slave sensor for electronic differential pressure...

  • Page 64: Calculation Of The Total Deviation

    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 download area.

  • Page 65: Practical Example

    Level measurement in a small vessel, 500 mm height corresponds to 0.049 bar (4.9 KPa), superim- posed pressure 0.35 bar (35 KPa), medium temperature 40 °C VEGABAR 83 Master and slave sensor each with nominal measuring range 0.4 bar (40 KPa), devia- tion < 0.1 %, process fitting G1 (piezoresistive measuring cell)
  • Page 66 Tab. 21: Determination of the deviation from the table: F = 0.02 % x TD = 0.02 % x 8.2 = 0.16 % Version Measuring ranges > 1 bar < 0.1 % x TD/year VEGABAR 83 • Slave sensor for electronic differential pressure...

  • Page 67: Dimensions

    Reasons are temperature influence and Turn down. The thermal change of the current output is in this example is negligible. 10.4 Dimensions The following dimensional drawings represent only an extract of the possible versions. Detailed VEGABAR 83 • Slave sensor for electronic differential pressure...
  • Page 68 10 Supplement dimensional drawings can be downloaded at www.vega.com under "Downloads" and "Drawings". Housing ~ 116 mm ~ 59 mm ~ 69 mm (2.32") (4.57") (2.72") ø 80 mm ø 79 mm ø 86 mm (3.15") (3.11") (3.39") M20x1,5 M20x1,5/...
  • Page 69 (1.64") ~ 66 mm (2.60") 110 mm x 90 mm (4.33" x 3.54") Fig. 38: VEGABAR 83, IP 68 version with external housing Lateral cable outlet Axial cable outlet Plastic single chamber Stainless steel single chamber Seal 2 mm (0.079 in), (only with 3A approval)
  • Page 70 DU G½, EN 837; manometer connection C2 M20 x 1.5 EN 837; manometer connection DN G½, inside G¼, ISO 228-1 LF ½ NPT, inside ¼ NPT, ASME B1.20.1 LY ½ NPT PN 1000 VEGABAR 83 • Slave sensor for electronic differential pressure...
  • Page 71 180 °C/200 °C C9 1½ NPT, ASME B1.20.1 For the version with "Second Line of Defense", the measure of length increases by 17 mm (0.67 in). VEGABAR 83 • Slave sensor for electronic differential pressure...
  • Page 72 ø 105 mm (3.60") (4.13") Fig. 41: VEGABAR 83, hygienic fitting 150 °C (piezoresistive/strain gauge measuring cell) AR Clamp 2" PN 16 (ø 64 mm) DIN 32676, ISO 2852 ES Hygienic connection with compression nut F40 PN 25 FR Varivent N50-40 PN 25 EZ Collar socket DN 40 PN 40, DIN 11851 E3 Collar socket DN 50 PN 25 Form A, DIN 11864;...
  • Page 73 (3.07") (3.07") ø 105 mm (4.13") Fig. 42: VEGABAR 83, hygienic fitting 150 °C (METEC measuring cell) ® AR Clamp 2" PN 16 (ø 64 mm) DIN 32676, ISO 2852 ES Hygienic fitting with compression nut F 40 PN 25...
  • Page 74 0.94" 6“ 4xø 0.75" 5“ 0.06" Fig. 43: VEGABAR 83, flange connection 150 °C (piezoresistive/strain gauge measuring cell) Flange connection according to DIN 2501 Flange connection according to ASME B16.5 Order-specific Order-specific For the version with "Second Line of Defense", the measure of length increases by 17 mm (0.67 in).
  • Page 75 7.48" 0.96" 6“ 4xø 0.75" 5“ 0.12" Fig. 44: VEGABAR 83, flange connection 180 °C/200 °C (METEC measuring cell) ® Flange connection according to DIN 2501 Flange connection according to ASME B16.5 Temperature adapter up to 180 °C Temperature screen sheet up to 200 °C...

  • Page 76: Industrial Property Rights

    Les lignes de produits VEGA sont globalement protégées par des droits de propriété intellec- tuelle. Pour plus d'informations, on pourra se référer au site www.vega.com. VEGA lineas de productos están protegidas por los derechos en el campo de la propiedad indus- trial. Para mayor información revise la pagina web www.vega.com.
  • Page 77 – Level measurement 20, 23 Parameterization example 37 Peak value indicator 45 PIN 32 Position correction 36 Pressure compensation 18 – Ex d 17 – Second Line of Defense 17 – Standard 16 Repair 49 VEGABAR 83 • Slave sensor for electronic differential pressure...
  • Page 78 Notes VEGABAR 83 • Slave sensor for electronic differential pressure...
  • Page 79 Notes VEGABAR 83 • Slave sensor for electronic differential pressure...
  • Page 80 Subject to change without prior notice © VEGA Grieshaber KG, Schiltach/Germany 2017 VEGA Grieshaber KG Phone +49 7836 50-0 Am Hohenstein 113...

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