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Vega VEGAPULS 66 Operating Instructions Manual

Radar sensor for continuous level measurement of liquids.
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Operating Instructions

Radar sensor for continuous level
measurement of liquids
VEGAPULS 66
Profibus PA
Standpipe version
Document ID: 36525

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Radar sensor for continuous level measurement of liquids VEGAPULS 66 Profibus PA Standpipe version Document ID: 36525...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Setup with PACTware Connect the PC ......................34 Parameter adjustment ....................34 Saving the parameter adjustment data ................35 Set up with other systems DD adjustment programs ....................36 Diagnosis, asset management and service Maintenance ........................37 VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 3 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 66 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 4: About This Document

    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 66 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 5: For Your Safety

    During work on and with the device the required personal protective equipment must always be worn. Appropriate use VEGAPULS 66 is a sensor for continuous level measurement. You can find detailed information about the area of application in chapter "Product description".

  • Page 6: Ce Conformity

    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 66 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 7: Environmental Instructions

    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 66 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 8: Product Description

    • 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 66 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 9: Principle Of Operation

    3 Product description • Download the smartphone app "VEGA Tools" from the "Apple App Store" or the "Google Play Store" • Scan the Data Matrix code on the type label of the instrument or • Enter the serial number manually in the app...

  • Page 10: Packaging, Transport And Storage

    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 66 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 11 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"...
  • Page 12 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 Profibus PA" (Document-ID 42767). VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 13: Mounting

    The standpipe antenna must extend all the way down to the request- ed min. level, as measurement is only possible within the tube. If a good mixing of the product is important, you should use a version with perforated surge pipe. VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 14: Connecting To The Bus System

    The cable screens to the power supply unit and to the next distributor must be connected to each other and also connected to ground potential via a VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 15: Connecting

    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. 2: Connection steps 5 and 6 - Single chamber housing VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 16: Wiring Plan, Single Chamber Housing

    10. Reinsert the display and adjustment module, if one was installed 11. Screw the housing cover back on The electrical connection is finished. Wiring plan, single chamber housing The following illustration applies to the non-Ex as well as to the Ex-ia version. VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 17: Wiring Plan, Double Chamber Housing

    Contact pins for the display and adjustment module or interface adapter Selection switch for bus address Information: The connection of an external display and adjustment unit is not pos- sible with this double chamber housing. VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 18 For display and adjustment module or interface adapter 3 Ground terminal for connection of the cable screen Connection compartment - Radio module PLICS- MOBILE Status SIM-Card Test Fig. 7: Connection compartment radio module PLICSMOBILE Voltage supply You can find detailed information on connection in the supplementary instructions "PLICSMOBILE GSM/GPRS radio module". VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 19: Wiring Plan, Double Chamber Housing Ex D Ia

    2 Ground terminal for connection of the cable screen Plug M12 x 1 for external display and adjustment unit Fig. 10: 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 66 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 20: Double Chamber Housing With Dis-Adapt

    Assignment of the plug connector Fig. 12: 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 66 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 21: Wiring Plan - Version Ip 66/Ip 68, 1 Bar

    6 7 8 Fig. 14: Address selection switch Addresses <100 (selection 0), addresses >100 (selection 1) Decade of the address (selection 0 to 9) 3 Unit position of the address (selection 0 to 9) VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 22: Switch-On Phase

    The addressing procedure is described in the operating instructions manual "Display and adjustment module. Switch-on phase After VEGAPULS 66 is connected to the bus system, the instrument carries out a self-test for approx. 30 seconds. The following steps are carried out: •...

  • Page 23: Set Up With The Display And Adjustment Module

    The display and adjustment module is powered by the sensor, an ad- ditional connection is not necessary. Fig. 15: Installing the display and adjustment module in the electronics compart- ment of the single chamber housing VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 24: Adjustment System

    Adjustment system Fig. 17: Display and adjustment elements LC display Adjustment keys • Key functions [OK] key: – Move to the menu overview VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 25: Parameter Adjustment

    In this operating instructions manual, the instrument-specific param- eters in the menu sections "Setup", "Diagnosis" and "Additional set- tings" are described. The general parameters in these menu section are described in the operating instructions manual "Indicating and adjustment module". VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 26 To perform the adjustment, enter the distance with full and empty ves- sel. For instruments with standpipe antenna, these values are already preset by default, see the following example: VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 27 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 66 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 28 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 66 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 29 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 66 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 30 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 66 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 31 When a reset is carried out, all settings (with only a few exceptions) Additional adjustments - Reset are reset. The exceptions are: PIN, language, lighting, SIL and HART mode. The following reset functions are available: VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 32 Peak values distance: Resetting the measured min. and max. dis- tances to the actual measured value. Select the requested reset function [->] and confirm with [OK]. The following table shows the default values of VEGAPULS 66: Menu Menu item Default value...

  • Page 33: Saving The Parameter Adjustment Data

    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 66 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 34: Setup With Pactware

    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 66 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 35: Saving The Parameter Adjustment Data

    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.

  • Page 36: Set Up With Other Systems

    Set up with other systems DD adjustment programs Device descriptions as Enhanced Device Description (EDD) are available for DD adjustment programs such as, for example, AMS™ and PDM. The files can be downloaded at www.vega.com/downloads under "Software". VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 37: Diagnosis, Asset Management And Service

    The echo curve of the setup is stored via: • PC with PACTware/DTM • Control system with EDD • Display and adjustment module VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 38: Asset Management Function

    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 66 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 39 3 min. F113 – Error in the internal – Disconnect operating Bit 7 instrument communi- voltage briefly Communi- cation – Send instrument for cation error repair VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 40 – 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 66 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 41 – 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 66 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 42: Rectify Faults

    Wherever the sensor displays a constant value, the reason could also be the fault setting of the current output to "Hold value" • In case of a too low level indication, the reason could be a line resistance that is too high VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 43 – In case of interferences due to installations in the close range: Change polarisation direction – After removing the false ech- oes, the false signal suppres- sion must be deleted. Carry out a new false signal suppression VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 44: Exchanging The Electronics Module

    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 45: How To Proceed If A Repair Is Needed

    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". How to proceed if a repair is needed You can find a repair form as well as detailed information on how to proceed under www.vega.com/downloads and "Forms and certifi-...

  • Page 46: Dismounting

    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 66 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 47: Supplement

    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 66 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 48 Ʋ 1. FB Ʋ 2. FB SV 1 Ʋ 3. FB SV 2 Current value Ʋ Non-Ex and Ex ia instrument 10 mA, ±0.5 mA Standpipe supply Ex factory up to 5.85 m (19.19 ft) VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 49 The following table shows the resulting deviation for some typical gases and vapours. The specified values refer to the distance. Positive values mean that the measured distance is too large, negative values that the measured distance is too small. VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 50: Ambient Conditions

    Time span after a sudden measuring distance change by max. 0.5 m in liquid applications until the output signal has taken for the first time 90 % of the final value (IEC 61298-2). EIRP: Equivalent Isotropic Radiated Power VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 51 M20 x 1.5; ½ NPT Connection cable Ʋ Wire cross-section 0.5 mm² (AWG 20) Ʋ Wire resistance < 0.036 Ω/m Ʋ Tensile strength < 1200 N (270 lbf) Ʋ Standard length 5 m (16.4 ft) VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 52 9 … 32 V DC Ʋ Ex-ia instrument - Power supply 9 … 17.5 V DC FISCO model Ʋ Ex-ia instrument - Power supply 9 … 24 V DC ENTITY model Ʋ Ex-d-ia instrument 14 … 32 V DC VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 53: Communication Profibus Pa

    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".
  • Page 54 0x9702 PS680C02.GSD PA139702.GSD Cyclical data traffic The master class 1 (e.g. PLC) cyclically reads out measured values from the sensor during opera- tion. The below block diagram below shows which data can be accessed by the PLC. VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 55 11 Supplement Fig. 31: VEGAPULS 66: Block diagram with AI FB 1 … AI FB 3 OUT values TB Transducer Block FB 1 … FB 3 Function Block Module of the PA sensors For the cyclic data traffic, VEGAPULS 66 provides the following modules: • AI FB1 (OUT) – Out value of the AI FB1 after scaling • AI FB2 (OUT) –...
  • Page 56 -10 -11 -12 -13 -14 -15 -16 -17 -18 -19 -20 -21 -22 -23 Sign Significant Significant Exponent Significant (Exponent - 127) Value = (-1) (1 + Significant) Fig. 33: Data format of the measured value VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 57 Hi-Alarm tive advisory alarm - high limited 0 x 8d good (non-cascade) - ac- Lo-Lo-Alarm tive critical alarm - low limited 0 x 8e good (non-cascade) - ac- Hi-Hi-Alarm tive critical alarm - high limited VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 58: Dimensions

    11 Supplement 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") ø 79 mm ø 79 mm (3.11")
  • Page 59 ø 80 mm ø 79 mm (3.39") (3.15") (3.11") M16x1,5 M20x1,5/ ½ NPT M20x1,5/ M20x1,5/ ½ NPT ½ NPT Fig. 37: Housing versions in protection IP 66/IP 68 (0.2 bar) - with integrated display and adjustment module the housing is 9 mm/0.35 in higher Single chamber version, electropolished Single chamber version, precision casting Double chamber version, precision casting VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 60 ø 79 mm (3.39") (3.15") (3.11") M16x1,5 M20x1,5 M20x1,5/ ½ NPT M20x1,5/ ½ NPT Fig. 38: 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, electropolished Single chamber version, precision casting Double chamber version, precision casting VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 61 For process temperatures up to 250 °C (482 °F) For process temperatures up to 400 °C (752 °F) The plant operator must provide a suitable support for the standpipe depending on the length and the process conditions. VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 62 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 63 False signal suppression 29 Fault rectification 42 Functional principle 9 GSD file 53 Hardware addressing 21 Instrument address 21 Instrument master file 53 Linearisation curve 31 Main menu 25 Meas. reliability 28 Measured value memory 37 VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 64 Subject to change without prior notice © VEGA Grieshaber KG, Schiltach/Germany 2014 VEGA Grieshaber KG Phone +49 7836 50-0 Am Hohenstein 113...

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