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Vega VEGAPULS 66 Operating Instructions Manual

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VEGAPULS 66
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions VEGAPULS 66 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire Radar...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Connecting the PC ......43 Parameter adjustment with PACTware ... . 44 VEGAPULS 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 3 You can find them listed in chapter "Product description". Instructions manuals for accessories and replacement parts Tip: To ensure reliable setup and operation of your VEGAPULS 66, we offer accessories and replacement parts. The associated documents are: 27835 - Indicating and adjustment module PLICSCOM...

  • Page 4: About This Document

    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. VEGAPULS 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...

  • Page 5: For Your Safety

    During work on and with the device the required personal protective equipment must always be worn. 2.2 Appropriate use VEGAPULS 66 is a sensor for continuous level measurement. You can find detailed information on the application range in chapter "Product description".

  • Page 6: Safety Label On The Instrument

    Modifications not expressly approved by VEGA will lead to expiry of the operating licence according to FCC. VEGAPULS 66 is in conformity with part 15 of the FCC regulations. Take note of the respective operating regulations: VEGAPULS 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...

  • Page 7: Safety Instructions For Ex Areas

    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" VEGAPULS 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...

  • Page 8: Product Description

    Process fitting with antenna system Housing with electronics, optionally available with plug connector, optionally available with connection cable Housing cover, optionally available with indicating and adjustment module PLICSCOM The components are available in different versions. VEGAPULS 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...

  • Page 9: Principle Of Operation

    Application area approx. 6 GHz) for continuous level measurement. A special version of VEGAPULS 66 is available for each area of application. The version with flange and horn antenna is particularly suitable for measurement of liquids and solids under extremely difficult process conditions such as buildup, condensate and foam generation as well as vigorous product movement.

  • Page 10: Operation

    This function is generally not available for approved instruments. 3.3 Operation VEGAPULS 66 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 Protected against solar radiation Avoiding mechanical shock and vibration Storage and transport temperature see chapter "Supplement - Storage and transport temperature Technical data - Ambient conditions" Relative humidity 20 … 85 % VEGAPULS 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...

  • Page 12: Mounting

    Fig. 2: Measures against moisture penetration The reference plane for the measuring range is the lower edge of the Measuring range flange or the seal surface of the thread. VEGAPULS 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 13 Information: If the medium reaches the antenna, buildup can form on it and cause faulty measurements later on. The emitted radar pulses of VEGAPULS 66 are electromagnetic Polarisation plane waves. The polarisation plane is the direction of the electrical wave component.

  • Page 14: Mounting Instructions

    You can find the specifications in chapter "Technical data" in the or on the type label. 4.2 Mounting instructions When mounting VEGAPULS 66, keep a distance of at least 500 mm Mounting position (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.
  • Page 15 Fig. 6: Vessel with conical bottom Do not mount the instruments in or above the filling stream. Make sure Inflowing medium that you detect the product surface, not the inflowing product. VEGAPULS 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 16 10 mm (0.4 in) out of the socket. Fig. 8: Recommended socket mounting If the socket height cannot be maintained, an antenna extension will be necessary. This prevents from false reflections of the socket piece. VEGAPULS 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 17 4 Mounting Fig. 9: Tube extension Tip: VEGAPULS 66 is optionally also available with antenna extension. Hence the antenna length can be selected such that the antenna end protrudes 10 mm (0.4 in) out of the socket. Align the sensor in liquids as vertical as possible to the product surface Sensor orientation to achieve optimum measurement.
  • Page 18 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 applications. VEGAPULS 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 19 Vent holde max. ø 5 mm (0.2 in) If possible, the diameter of the sensor antenna should correspond to the inner diameter of the tube. With VEGAPULS 66 this is approx. 50 mm (1.969 in) depending on the antenna. The sensor can be used with tube diameters between 50 …...
  • Page 20 flange is in the same plane as the tube holes or the tube connection openings (see illustration: "VEGAPULS in a bypass tube"). 100% Fig. 14: VEGAPULS 66 in a bypass tube. The polarisation marking on the process fitting must be in one plane with the tube holes or the tube connection openings.
  • Page 21 Fig. 15: Polarisation level - view from top to the sensor and bypass tube. The sensor housing is not shown. Position of the polarisation level Flange hole Upper tube connection Polarisation marking VEGAPULS 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...

  • Page 22: Connecting To Power Supply

    The data for power supply are specified in chapter "Technical data". 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, VEGASTAB 690 as well as all VEGAMETs meet this requirement.

  • Page 23: Connection Procedure

    1 cm (0.4 in) insulation from the ends of the individual wires Insert the cable through the cable gland into the sensor Lift the opening levers of the terminals with a screwdriver (see following illustration) VEGAPULS 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...

  • Page 24: 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. VEGAPULS 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 25 Fig. 18: 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 VEGAPULS 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...

  • Page 26: Wiring Plan, Double Chamber Housing

    Fig. 20: 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 VEGAPULS 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 27 Connection compart- ment I ² C Fig. 22: 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 VEGAPULS 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...

  • Page 28: Wiring Plan Double Chamber Housing Ex D

    Fig. 24: 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 VEGAPULS 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 29 Terminals for VEGADIS 61 Connection compart- ment Fig. 26: Connection compartment double chamber housing Ex d Spring-loaded terminals for power supply and cable screen Ground terminal for connection of the cable screen VEGAPULS 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...

  • Page 30: Wiring Plan - Version Ip 66/Ip 68, 1 Bar

    (+) and blue (-) to power supply or to the processing system Shielding 5.7 Switch on phase After connecting VEGAPULS 66 to power supply or after a voltage Switch on phase recurrence, the instrument carries out a self-check for approx. 30...

  • Page 31: Set Up With The Indicating And Adjustment Module Plicscom

    Screw housing cover with inspection window tightly back on Removal is carried out in reverse order. The indicating and adjustment module is powered by the sensor, an additional connection is not necessary. VEGAPULS 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 32 Fig. 29: Insert 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. VEGAPULS 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...

  • Page 33: 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. VEGAPULS 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...

  • Page 34: Setup Procedure

    HART mode Standard Address 0 As VEGAPULS 66 is a distance measuring instrument, the distance Parameter adjustment from the sensor to the product surface is measured. To have the real product level displayed, an allocation of the measured distance to the percentage height must be made.
  • Page 35 (with liquids); dust generation, material cones and echoes from the vessel wall (with solids). To adapt the sensor to these different conditions, you should first select "Liquid" or "Solid". VEGAPULS 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 36 "Display". Linearisation curve linear Enter the requested parameter via the appropriate keys, save your settings and jump to the next menu item with the [->] key. VEGAPULS 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 37 6 Set up with the indicating and adjustment module PLICSCOM Caution: Note the following, if VEGAPULS 66 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 38 6 Set up with the indicating and adjustment module PLICSCOM The menu item "Extended setting" offers the possibility to optimise Extended setting/Quick VEGAPULS 66 for applications in which the level changes very level change quickly. For this reason, select the function "Quick level change > 1 m/ min.".
  • Page 39 You will find a detailed description of these menu items in the operating instructions manual "Indicating and adjustment module". Sensor-specific basic adjustment. Special parameters are parameters which are set customer-specifically on the service level with the adjustment software PACTware. VEGAPULS 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...

  • Page 40: Menu Schematic

    Info Displayed value Display unit Scaling Lighting 0 % = 0.0 l ▼ ▼ Scaled Volume Switched off 100 % = 100.0 l ▼ Diagnostics Basic adjustment Display ▶ Diagnostics Service Info VEGAPULS 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 41 Basic adjustment Display Diagnostics Service ▶ Info Sensor type Date of manufacture Last change using PC Sensor characteristics 21. January 2009 Software version Display now? Serial number 3.50 21. January 2009 12345678 VEGAPULS 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...

  • Page 42: Saving The Parameter Adjustment Data

    They are hence available for multiple use or service purposes. If VEGAPULS 66 is equipped with an indicating and adjustment module, the most important data can be read out of the sensor into indicating and adjustment module. The procedure is described in the operating instructions manual "Indicating and adjustment module"...

  • Page 43: Setup With Pactware And Other Adjustment Programs

    Sensor External connection via I²C interface TWIST Fig. 32: Connection via I²C connection cable I²C bus (com.) interface on the sensor I²C connection cable of VEGACONNECT VEGACONNECT USB cable to the PC VEGAPULS 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...

  • Page 44: 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). Common Ex separators are also usually equipped with a sufficient current limitation resistance. In such cases, VEGACONNECT 4 can be connected parallel to the 4 …...

  • Page 45: Parameter Adjustment With Ams™ And Pdm

    7 Setup with PACTware and other adjustment programs Note: Keep in mind that for setup of VEGAPULS 66, DTM-Collection in the actual version must be used. 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.

  • Page 46: Maintenance And Fault Rectification

    DTM. In many cases, the causes can be determined in this way and faults can be rectified. However, should these measures not be successful, call the VEGA 24 hour service hotline service hotline in urgent cases under the phone no. +49 1805 858550.

  • Page 47: Exchanging The Electronics Module

    Or on site by the user In both cases, the sensor serial number is needed. The serial numbers are stated on the type label of the instrument, inside the housing or on the delivery note. VEGAPULS 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...

  • Page 48: Software Update

    Prepare update to the instrument via VEGACONNECT. Start PACTware and provide connection to the sensor, e.g. via the VEGA project assistant. Close the parameter window of the sensor, as far as open. Go in the PACTware menu bar to "Instrument data", "Additional Load software into sen- functions"...
  • Page 49 8 Maintenance and fault rectification 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 worldwide" VEGAPULS 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...

  • Page 50: Dismounting

    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. VEGAPULS 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...

  • Page 51: Supplement

    Fulfilled NAMUR recommendations NE 43 Input variable Measured value distance between process fitting and product sur- face Min. distance from antenna end 100 mm (4 in) Measuring range up to 35 m (114.83 ft) VEGAPULS 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 52 Time to output the correct level (with max. 10 % deviation) after a sudden level change. at the aperture of a horn antenna with ø 150 mm Incl. non-linearity, hysteresis and non-repeatability. VEGAPULS 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 53 Water (saturated steam) Ambient conditions Ambient, storage and transport temperature -40 … +80 °C (-40 … +176 °F) Relating to the nominal measuring range, in the temperature range -40 … +80 °C . VEGAPULS 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 54 FKM (Viton), FFKM (Kalrez 6375) Seal for tube diameter 10 mm opening pressure 0.5 bar (7.252 psi) Nominal pressure stage PN 250 Tested according to the regulations of German Lloyd, GL directive 2. VEGAPULS 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 55 Max. length 1000 m (3280 ft) Min. bending radius 25 mm (0.984 in) with 25 °C (77 °F) Depending on the version M12 x 1, according to DIN 43650, Harting, 7/ 8" FF. VEGAPULS 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 56 20 … 30 V DC EEx-d-ia instrument 20 … 36 V DC Permissible residual ripple < 100 Hz < 1 V 100 Hz … 10 kHz < 10 mV see diagram Load VEGAPULS 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 57 (1oo2D) You can find detailed information in the supplied Safety Manual of the instrument series or under "www.vega.com", "Downloads", "Approvals". A suitable cable is the prerequisite for maintaining the protection class. VEGAPULS 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 58 Depending on the version, instruments with approvals can have different technical data. For these instruments, the corresponding approval documents have to be taken into account. These are part of the delivery or can be downloaded under www.vega.com via "VEGA Tools" and "serial number search" as well as via "Downloads" and "Approvals".

  • Page 59: Dimensions

    9 mm/0.35 in higher Plastic housing Aluminium housing Aluminium double chamber housing Stainless steel housing, electropolished Stainless steel housing - precision casting Stainless steel double chamber housing - precision casting VEGAPULS 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 60 Fig. 37: 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 Aluminium housing Stainless steel housing - precision casting Stainless steel double chamber housing - precision casting VEGAPULS 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 61 8x ø 0.88" 7.72" 11.65" 8" 150 lb 13.50" 1.12" 11.75" 8x ø 0.88" 10" 150 lb 16.00" 1.19" 14.25" 12x ø 1.00" 9.53" 14.96" Fig. 38: VEGAPULS 66 - standard version VEGAPULS 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 62 14.25" 12x ø 1.00" Fig. 39: VEGAPULS 66 - standard version with rinsing air connection Rinsing air connection G¼ A for mounting of a suitable adapter Reflux valve - attached (with non-Ex optionally available, with Ex in the scope of delivery), for tube diameters 10 mm VEGAPULS 66 •...
  • Page 63 10 Supplement VEGAPULS 66 - high temperature versions Fig. 40: VEGAPULS 66 - high temperature version For process temperatures up to 250 °C (482 °F) For process temperatures up to 400 °C (752 °F) VEGAPULS 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 64 Les lignes de produits VEGA sont globalement protégées par des droits de propriété intellectuelle. Pour plus d'informations, on pourra se référer au site http://www.vega.com VEGA lineas de productos están protegidas por los derechos en el campo de la propiedad industrial. Para mayor información revise la pagina web http://www.vega.com Линии...
  • Page 65 10 Supplement VEGAPULS 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 66 10 Supplement VEGAPULS 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 67 10 Supplement VEGAPULS 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 68 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 2009 Subject to change without prior notice 28438-EN-090305...

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