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Vega VEGAPULS 69 Operating Instructions Manual

Radar sensor for continuous level measurement of bulk solids, modbus and levelmaster protocol
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Radar sensor for continuous level
measurement of bulk solids
VEGAPULS 69
Modbus and Levelmaster protocol
Document ID: 47252

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions Radar sensor for continuous level measurement of bulk solids VEGAPULS 69 Modbus and Levelmaster protocol Document ID: 47252...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Setting up sensor and Modbus interface with PACTware ..........54 Connect the PC ......................54 Parameter adjustment ....................55 Set instrument address ....................56 Saving the parameterisation data ................... 57 Diagnosis, asset management and service ................ 58 VEGAPULS 69 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
  • Page 3 10.10 Trademark ........................102 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: 2018-06-25 VEGAPULS 69 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...

  • 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 VEGAPULS 69 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.

  • Page 6: Eu Conformity

    • When installed within 4 to 40 km of a radio astronomy station, the instrument must not be mounted higher than 15 m above the ground. VEGAPULS 69 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...

  • Page 7: Radio License For Usa

    This device is limited to installation in a completely enclosed container made of metal or concrete to prevent RF emissions, which can otherwise interfere with aeronautical navigation, the maximum approved tilt angel is 10°. From electronics index .-03 VEGAPULS 69 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
  • Page 8 émissions RF susceptibles d'interférer avec la navigation aéronautique. L'angle d'inclinaison maximum autorisé est de 10°. De l'indice électronique .-03, l'utilisation dans des conteneurs fabriqués en fibre de verre est également permise. VEGAPULS 69 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...

  • Page 9: Installation And Operation In The Usa And Canada

    2.11 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- VEGAPULS 69 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
  • Page 10 2 For your safety 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: • Chapter "Packaging, transport and storage" • Chapter "Disposal" VEGAPULS 69 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...

  • Page 11: Product Description

    Go to "www.vega.com", "Instrument search (serial number)". Enter the serial number. Alternatively, you can access the data via your smartphone: • Download the VEGA Tools app from the "Apple App Store" or the "Google Play Store" VEGAPULS 69 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...

  • Page 12: Principle Of Operation

    Principle of operation Application area The VEGAPULS 69 is a radar sensor for continuous level measure- ment of bulk solids under different process conditions. It is ideal for level measurement in very high silos, large bunkers and segmented vessels. The very good signal focussing ensures a simple setup and reliable measurement.

  • Page 13: Packaging, Transport And Storage

    Up to the time of installation, the packages must be left closed and stored according to the orientation and storage markings on the outside. Unless otherwise indicated, the packages must be stored only under the following conditions: VEGAPULS 69 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...

  • Page 14: Accessories And Replacement Parts

    You can find additional information in the supplementary instructions manual "Flanges according to DIN-EN-ASME-JIS". Electronics module Electronics module "VEGAPULS series 60" is a replacement part for radar sensors of VEGAPULS series 60. A different version is available for each type of signal output. You can find further information in the operating instructions "Elec- tronics module VEGAPULS series 60" (Document-ID 36801). VEGAPULS 69 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
  • Page 15 3 Product description Supplementary electron- The supplementary electronics is a replacement part for sensors with ics for Modbus signal output Modbus. You can find further information in the operating instructions "Supple- mentary electronics for Modbus" (Document-ID 41864). VEGAPULS 69 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...

  • Page 16: Mounting

    The optional mounting strap allows simple mounting of the instrument on a wall, ceiling or boom. Especially in the case of open vessels, this is a simple and effective way to align the sensor to the surface of the bulk solid material. The following versions are available: VEGAPULS 69 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
  • Page 17 This allows swivelling the sensor up to 180° for optimal orientation and rotating for optimal connection. Fig. 4: Ceiling mounting via the mounting strap with length 300 mm As an alternative the strap mounting is carried out horizontally or Mounting strap - Wall mounting obliquely. > 200 mm (7.87") Fig. 5: Wall mounting horizontally via the mounting strap with length 170 mm VEGAPULS 69 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
  • Page 18 DN 80, ASME 3" and JIS 80. It comes not sealed against the radar sensor and can thus only be used unpressurized. It can be retrofitted on instruments with single chamber housing, retrofitting to a double chamber housing is not possible. Fig. 7: Combi compression flange 1 Combi compression flange Adapter flange The adapter flange is available from DN 100, ASME 4" and JIS 100. It is permanently connected with the radar sensor and sealed. VEGAPULS 69 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...

  • Page 19: Mounting Preparations, Mounting Strap

    • Single chamber housing – Angle of inclination in three steps 0°, 90° and 180° – Angle of inclination 180°, infinitely variable • Double chamber housing – Angle of inclination in two steps 0° and 90° – Angle of inclination 90°, infinitely variable VEGAPULS 69 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...

  • Page 20: Mounting Instructions

    In such cases, we recommend repeating the false signal suppression at a later date with existing buildup. Inflowing medium The instrument should not be mounted too close to the inflowing medium, as the radar signal could be disrupted. Silo with filling from top The optimal mounting position is opposite the filling aperture. To avoid heavy soiling, the distance to any filter or dust exhauster should be as large as possible. VEGAPULS 69 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
  • Page 21 4 Mounting Fig. 12: Mounting of the radar sensor with inflowing medium Silo with lateral filling In bulk solids silos with lateral pneumatic filling the instrument should not be mounted above the filling stream, as the radar signal will be disrupted. The optimal mounting position is to the side of the filling aperture. To avoid heavy soiling, the distance to any filter or dust exhauster should be as large as possible. VEGAPULS 69 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
  • Page 22 For socket mounting, the socket should be as short as possible and its end rounded. This reduces false reflections from the socket. With threaded connection, the antenna end should protrude at least 5 mm (0.2 in) out of the socket. Fig. 14: Recommended socket mounting with different versions of VEGAPULS Metal-jacketed lens antenna Plastic horn antenna Thread with integrated horn antenna VEGAPULS 69 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
  • Page 23 4 Mounting If the reflective properties of the medium are good, you can mount VEGAPULS 69 on sockets longer than the antenna. The socket end should be smooth and burr-free, if possible also rounded. Note: When mounting on longer sockets, we recommend carrying out a false signal suppression (see chapter "Parameter adjustment").
  • Page 24 With the help of an optional swivelling holder, the sensor can be easily aligned to the vessel centre. The necessary angle of inclination depends on the vessel dimensions. It can be easily checked with a suitable bubble tube or mechanic's level on the sensor. VEGAPULS 69 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
  • Page 25 4 Mounting Fig. 17: Proposal for installation after orientation VEGAPULS 69 The following table shows the necessary angle of inclination. It depends on the measuring distance and the distance "a" between vessel centre and installation position. Distance d 2° 4°...
  • Page 26 Proceed as follows to adjust the angle of inclination with the swivelling holder: 1. Loosen the terminal screws of the swivel holder by one turn. Use a hexagon socket wrench, size 5. Fig. 18: VEGAPULS 69 with swivelling holder Terminal screws (6 pcs.) 2. Align the sensor, check angle of inclination Note: The max.
  • Page 27 4 Mounting Fig. 19: VEGAPULS 69 with swivelling holder on tall, slender sockets Vessel installations The mounting location of the radar sensor should be a place where no other equipment or fixtures cross the path of the radar signals. Vessel installations, such as e.g. ladders, limit switches, heating spi- rals, struts, etc., can cause false echoes and impair the useful echo.
  • Page 28 Vessel insulation Mounting in multiple The walls of multiple-chamber silos are often made of profile material, chamber silo e.g. profile sheeting, to ensure the required stability. If the radar sen- sor is mounted very close to a heavily structured vessel wall, substan- tial interfering reflections can be generated. Thus the sensor should be mounted at the largest possible distance from the separating wall. VEGAPULS 69 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
  • Page 29 To protect the sensor against buildup, particularly in case of strong condensation, air rinsing is recommended. Metal-jacketed lens antenna The VEGAPULS 69 with metal-jacketed lens antenna is equipped with a rinsing air connection as a standard feature, see following graphics.
  • Page 30 4 Mounting Fig. 25: Rinsing air connection on metal-jacketed lens antenna Plastic horn antenna The VEGAPULS 69 with plastic horn antenna is optionally available with a rinsing air connection. The mechanical configuration differs according to the flange version, see following graphics. Fig. 26: Rinsing air connection with compression flange Fig. 27: Rinsing air connection with adapter flange You can find details on the rinsing air connection in chapter "Technical data". VEGAPULS 69 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...

  • Page 31: Connecting To Power Supply And Bus System

    On plastic housings, the NPT cable gland or the Conduit steel tube must be screwed into the threaded insert without grease. Max. torque for all housings, see chapter "Technical data". VEGAPULS 69 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...

  • Page 32: Connecting

    1 cm (0.4 in) insulation from the ends of the indi- vidual wires 4. Insert the cable into the sensor through the cable entry Fig. 28: Connection steps 5 and 6 5. Insert the wire ends into the terminals according to the wiring plan VEGAPULS 69 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...

  • Page 33: Wiring Plan, Double Chamber Housing

    When inserting the terminal block again, you should hear it snap in. Wiring plan, double chamber housing Overview Fig. 29: Position of connection compartment (Modbus electronics) and electron- ics compartment (sensor electronics) Terminal compartment Electronics compartment VEGAPULS 69 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...

  • Page 34: Switch-On Phase

    Function ground when installing ac- cording to CSA (Canadian Standards Association) Switch-on phase After VEGAPULS 69 is connected to the bus system, the instrument carries out a self-test for approx. 30 seconds. The following steps are carried out: • Internal check of the electronics...
  • Page 35 PC • Status byte goes briefly to fault value Then the actual measured value is outputted to the signal cable. The value takes into account settings that have already been carried out, e.g. default setting. VEGAPULS 69 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...

  • Page 36: Set Up The Sensor With The Display And Adjustment Module

    The display and adjustment module is powered by the sensor, an ad- ditional connection is not necessary. Fig. 32: Insertion of the display and adjustment module Note: If you intend to retrofit the instrument with a display and adjustment module for continuous measured value indication, a higher lid with an inspection glass is required. VEGAPULS 69 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...

  • Page 37: Adjustment System

    The pen oper- ates the four keys of the display and adjustment module right through the closed lid (with inspection window) of the sensor housing. VEGAPULS 69 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...

  • Page 38: Measured Value Indication - Selection Of National Language

    This menu item is used to select the national language for further pa- Selection of national language rameter adjustment. You can change the selection via the menu item "Setup - Display, Menu language". VEGAPULS 69 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...

  • Page 39: Parameter Adjustment - Quick Setup

    In the main menu item "Setup", the individual submenu items 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 69 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
  • Page 40 Depending on the type of bulk solids application, material cones and additional echoes from the vessel wall or bottom can become further interfering factors. Through this selection, the sensor is adapted perfectly to the application. VEGAPULS 69 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
  • Page 41 6 Set up the sensor with the display and adjustment module Vessel height/Measuring range: The VEGAPULS 69 is a bulk solids radar sensor for high, slender vessels. It covers a measuring range up to 120 m. This menu item lets you limit the active measuring range in which the instrument searches for level echoes.
  • Page 42 To perform the adjustment, enter the distance with full and empty ves- sel, see the following example: VEGAPULS 69 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
  • Page 43 2. Prepare the percentage value for editing 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 69 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
  • Page 44 In the menu item "Current output mode" you determine the output Setup - Current output, mode characteristics and reaction of the current output in case of fault. The default setting is output characteristics 4 … 20 mA, fault mode < 3.6 mA. VEGAPULS 69 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
  • Page 45 Spanish • Russian • Italian • Dutch • Portuguese • Japanese • Chinese • Polish • Czech • Turkish In the delivery status, the VEGAPULS 69 is set to the ordered national language. VEGAPULS 69 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
  • Page 46 The "Echo curve" shows the signal strength of the echoes over the tion measuring range in dB. The signal strength enables an evaluation of the quality of the measurement. The selected curve is continuously updated. A submenu with zoom functions is opened with the [OK] key: • "X-Zoom": Zoom function for the meas. distance • "Y-Zoom": 1, 2, 5 and 10x signal magnification in "dB" • "Unzoom": Reset the presentation to the nominal measuring range without magnification VEGAPULS 69 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
  • Page 47 With the adjustment software PACTware and the PC, the stored echo curves can be displayed with high resolution and used to recognize signal changes over time. In addition, the echo curve saved during setup can also be displayed in the echo curve window and compared with the current echo curve. VEGAPULS 69 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
  • Page 48 Order-related settings are not taken over into the current parameters after this reset. The following table shows the scope of the reset function and the default values of the instrument: VEGAPULS 69 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
  • Page 49 Write into sensor: Store data from the display and adjustment mod- ule back into the sensor The following data or settings for adjustment of the display and ad- justment module are saved: • All data of the menu "Setup" and "Display" VEGAPULS 69 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
  • Page 50 In menu item "Current output, adjustment" you can assign a respec- rent output (adjustment) tive measured value to the current output. Additional settings - False The following circumstances cause interfering reflections and can signal suppression influence the measurement: • High mounting sockets • Vessel internals such as struts VEGAPULS 69 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
  • Page 51 "Extend", the distance to the product surface of the created false signal suppression is displayed. This value can now be changed and the false signal suppression can be extended to this range. VEGAPULS 69 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
  • Page 52 • Instrument name and serial number • Hardware and software version • Date of the factory calibration as well as the last change via adjust- ment instruments • Sensor characteristics such as approval, process fitting, seal, meas. range etc. VEGAPULS 69 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...

  • Page 53: Saving The Parameterisation Data

    In the display and adjust- If the instrument is equipped with a display and adjustment module, ment module the parameter adjustment data can be saved therein. The procedure is described in menu item "Copy device settings". VEGAPULS 69 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...

  • Page 54: Setting Up Sensor And Modbus Interface With Pactware

    Sensor electronics • Modbus electronics Fig. 37: Connecting the PC via USB to the Modbus electronics 1 USB cable to the PC To the RS 485 cable Connection of the PC to the RS 485 cable is carried out via a stand- ard interface adapter RS 485/USB. VEGAPULS 69 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...

  • Page 55: Parameter Adjustment

    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 69 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...

  • Page 56: Set Instrument Address

    CD from the agency serving you. Set instrument address The VEGAPULS 69 requires an address for participating as a Slave in the Modbus communication. The addess setting is carried out via a PC with PACTware/DTM or Modbus RTU.

  • Page 57: Saving The Parameterisation Data

    The procedure depends on the respective Modbus-RTU and the configuration tool. Saving the parameterisation data We recommend documenting or saving the parameterisation data via PACTware. That way the data are available for multiple use or service purposes. VEGAPULS 69 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...

  • Page 58: Diagnosis, Asset Management And Service

    (non-deletable). Each entry contains date/time, event type, event description and value. Event types are for example: • Modification of a parameter • Switch-on and switch-off times • Status messages (according to NE 107) • Error messages (according to NE 107) VEGAPULS 69 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...

  • Page 59: Asset Management Function

    Failure: Due to a malfunction in the instrument, a fault message is outputted. This status message is always active. It cannot be deactivated by the user. Function check: The instrument is being worked on, the measured value is temporarily invalid (for example during simulation). VEGAPULS 69 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
  • Page 60 • • F125 Temperature of the electronics Check ambient temperature Bit 7 of Byte 0 … 5 • in the non-specified range Insulate electronics Impermissible elec- • Use instrument with higher tronics temperature temperature range VEGAPULS 69 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
  • Page 61 The data could not be restored Repeat reset Bit 0 of • during the reset to delivery Load XML file with sensor data Byte 14 … 24 Error during the re- status into the sensor set "delivery status" VEGAPULS 69 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...

  • Page 62: Rectify Faults

    Check the 4 … 20 mA Connect a multimeter in the suitable measuring range according to signal the wiring plan. The following table describes possible errors in the current signal and helps to eliminate them: VEGAPULS 69 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
  • Page 63 Fault description Cause Rectification • • 1. Measured value Min./max. adjustment not correct Adapt min./max. adjustment shows a too low or • • Incorrect linearisation curve Adapt linearisation curve too high level time VEGAPULS 69 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
  • Page 64 • during emptying Remove contamination on the antenna • Minimize interfering installations in the close range by changing the polarization direction • After eliminating the false signals, the false signal suppression must be deleted. time Carry out a new false signal suppression VEGAPULS 69 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...

  • Page 65: 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 66: Software Update

    You can find an instrument return form as well as detailed informa- tion about the procedure in the download area of our homepage: www.vega.com. By doing this you help us carry out the repair quickly and without having to call back for needed information. In case of repair, proceed as follows: •...

  • Page 67: 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. VEGAPULS 69 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...

  • Page 68: Supplement

    Ʋ Mounting strap 316L Ʋ Fixing screws, mounting strap 316L Ʋ Fixing screws, adapter flange Ʋ Plastic housing Plastic PBT (Polyester) Housing Ʋ Aluminium die-cast housing Aluminium die-casting AlSi10Mg, powder-coated (Basis: Polyester) Ʋ Stainless steel housing 316L VEGAPULS 69 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
  • Page 69 Input variable Measured variable The measured quantity is the distance between the end of the sensor antenna and the product surface. The reference plane for the measurement is the lower side of the flange. VEGAPULS 69 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
  • Page 70 Biggest false signal, 20 dB smaller than the useful signal Deviation with liquids ≤ 5 mm (meas. distance > 1.0 m/3.280 ft) Non-repeatability ≤ 1 mm Deviation with bulk solids The values depend to a great extent on the application. Binding specifications are thus not possible. Already included in the meas. deviation VEGAPULS 69 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
  • Page 71 Ʋ Max. spectral transmission power +34 dBm/50 MHz EIRP density Depending of the reflective properties of the measured media. Time span (after a sudden measuring distance change of max. 2 m in bulk solids applications) until the output signal has taken on 90 % of the final value for the first time (IEC 61298-2). Outside the specified beam angle, the energy level of the radar signal is 50% (-3 dB) less. EIRP: Equivalent Isotropic Radiated Power VEGAPULS 69 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
  • Page 72 0°C / 32°F -40°C 50°C 80°C 100°C 130°C -40°F 122°F 176°F 212°F 266°F -40°C / -40°F Fig. 52: Derating, ambient temperature, metal-jacketed lens antenna up to +130 °C (+266 °F) Ambient temperature Process temperature Aluminium housing Plastic housing Stainless steel housing (precision casting) Stainless steel housing (electropolished) VEGAPULS 69 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
  • Page 73 Stainless steel housing (electropolished) 80 °C (176 °F) 0 °C (32 °F) 80 °C -40 °C (176 °F) (-104 °F) -40 °C (-104 °F) Fig. 54: Derating, ambient temperature, plastic horn antenna Ambient temperature Process temperature VEGAPULS 69 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
  • Page 74 -40°C 50°C 80°C 100°C 150°C 200°C -40°F 122°F 176°F 212°F 302°F 392°F -40°C / -40°F Fig. 56: Derating, ambient temperature, thread G1½ with integrated horn antenna up to +200 °C (+392 °F) Ambient temperature Process temperature Aluminium housing Plastic housing Stainless steel housing (precision casting) Stainless steel housing (electropolished) VEGAPULS 69 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
  • Page 75 1.6 bar (23.2 psig) 4.3 m 1.8 bar (20.3 psig) 4.5 m 3.5 m 2 bar (23.2 psig) 4.6 m Plastic horn antenna Air volume Pressure Without reflux valve With reflux valve 0.2 bar (2.9 psig) 3.3 m VEGAPULS 69 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
  • Page 76 ● steel Wire cross-section (spring-loaded terminals) Ʋ Massive wire, stranded wire 0.2 … 2.5 mm² (AWG 24 … 14) Ʋ Stranded wire with end sleeve 0.2 … 1.5 mm² (AWG 24 … 16) VEGAPULS 69 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
  • Page 77 Interface to the external display and adjustment unit Data transmission Digital (I²C-Bus) Connection cable Four-wire Sensor version Configuration, connection cable Cable length Standard cable Special cable Screened 4 … 20 mA/HART 50 m ● – – VEGAPULS 69 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...

  • Page 78: Radio Astronomy Stations

    (serial number)" as well as in the download area. 10.2 Radio astronomy stations Certain restrictions on the use of VEGAPULS 69 outside closed vessels result from the radio license. You can find these restrictions in chapter "Radio license for Europe". Some of these restric- tions have to do radio astronomy stations. The following table states the geographic positions of...

  • Page 79: Basics Modbus

    1200 m. The bus must be terminated on both sides at the last bus participant with a terminating resistor of 120 Ohm. The resistor is already integrated in the VEGAPULS 69 and is activated/deactivated via a slide switch. MODBUS...

  • Page 80: Modbus Register

    (4 bytes) according to IEEE 754 are transmitted with individually selectable order of the data bytes (byte transmission order). This "Byte transmission order" is determined in the parameter "Format Code". Hence the RTU knows the registers of the VEGAPULS 69 which must be contacted for the variables and status information.
  • Page 81 Quarternary Variable in Byte Order of Register 3000 Status 1400 DWord See Register 100 1402 Primary Variable in Byte Order CDAB Status 1412 DWord See Register 100 1414 Secondary Variable in Byte Order CDAB VEGAPULS 69 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
  • Page 82 Quarternary Variable in Byte Order BACD (Middle Endian) Unit Codes for Register 104, 108, 112, 116 Unit Code Measurement Unit Degree Celsius Degree Fahrenheit US Gallon Liters Imperial Gallons Cubic Meters Feet Meters Barrels Inches Centimeters Millimeters Cubic Yards VEGAPULS 69 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...

  • Page 83: Modbus Rtu Commands

    Function Code 1 Byte 0x06 Start Address 2 Bytes 0x0000 to 0xFFFF Number of Registers 2 Bytes Data Response: Function Code 1 Byte 0x04 Start Address 2 Bytes Register Value 2 Bytes Data VEGAPULS 69 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
  • Page 84 0x0000 to 0xFFFF Data 2 Bytes 0x01 to 0x7B FC17 Report Slave ID With this function code, the Slave ID can be queried. Request: Parameter Length Code/Data Request: Function Code 1 Byte 0x11 VEGAPULS 69 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...

  • Page 85: Levelmaster Commands

    List of Object value 1 Byte Depending on the Object ID 10.6 Levelmaster commands The VEGAPULS 69 is also suitable for connection to the following RTUs with Levelmaster protocol. The Levelmaster protocol is often called "Siemens" "Tank protocol". Protocol ABB Totalflow...
  • Page 86 PV, SV and TV can be adjusted via the sensor DTM. Report Unit Number Parameter Length Code/Data Request: Report Unit Number 5 characters ASCII U**N? Response: Report Level (and Temperature) 6 characters ASCII UuuNnn VEGAPULS 69 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
  • Page 87 Parameter Length Code/Data Request: Set Receive to Transmit 4 characters ASCII UuuF Delay Response: Set Receive to Transmit 5 characters ASCII UuuFn Delay n = number of measurement values (0, 1 or 2) VEGAPULS 69 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...

  • Page 88: Configuration Of Typical Modbus Hosts

    Erorr in Frame (too short, too long, wrong data) LV-Error Value out of limits 10.7 Configuration of typical Modbus hosts Fisher ROC 809 Wiring plan (Rx/Tx -) (Rx/Tx +) +30 Vdc Fig. 58: Connection of VEGAPULS 69 to RTU Fisher ROC 809 VEGAPULS 69 RTU Fisher ROC 809 Voltage supply VEGAPULS 69 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
  • Page 89 The basic number of the input registers is always added to the input register address of VEGAPULS Address 1303 must hence be entered as register address for 1302 for RTU ABB Total Flow. VEGAPULS 69 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
  • Page 90 The basic number of the input registers is always added to the input register address of VEGAPULS For that reason, address 1300 must be entered as register address for 1300 for the RTU Thermo Electron Autopilot. VEGAPULS 69 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
  • Page 91 The basic number of the input registers is always added to the input register address of VEGAPULS Address 1303 must hence be entered as register address for 1302 for RTU Bristol ControlWave Micro. VEGAPULS 69 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...

  • Page 92: Dimensions

    Address 31303 must hence be entered as register address for 1302 for RTU ScadaPack. 10.8 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". VEGAPULS 69 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
  • Page 93 Fig. 63: Dimensions of housing - with integrated display and adjustment module the housing is 9 mm/0.35 inches higher Plastic housing Aluminium/Stainless steel housing VEGAPULS 69, metal-jacketed lens antenna G 1/8" x 8mm ø 98 mm (3.86") Fig. 64: VEGAPULS 69, metal-jacketed lens antenna. Flange thickness acc. to drawing, flange dimensions acc. to DIN/ASME/JIS. Version up to 130 °C (266 °F) Version up to 200 °C (392 °F) VEGAPULS 69 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
  • Page 94 (1.69") 35 mm (1.38") Fig. 65: VEGAPULS 69, metal-jacketed lens antenna in flange version with rinsing connection Version up to 130 °C (266 °F) Version up to 200 °C (392 °F) Blind plug 90° angle joint Reflux valve VEGAPULS 69, metal-jacketed lens antenna with swivelling holder Fig. 66: VEGAPULS 69, metal-jacketed lens antenna and swivelling holder Version up to 130 °C (266 °F) Version up to 200 °C (392 °F) VEGAPULS 69 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
  • Page 95 10 Supplement VEGAPULS 69, metal-jacketed lens antenna with swivelling holder and rinsing connection Fig. 67: VEGAPULS 69, metal-jacketed lens antenna with swivelling holder and rinsing connection Version up to 130 °C (266 °F) Version up to 200 °C (392 °F) Blind plug 90° angle joint Reflux valve VEGAPULS 69 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
  • Page 96 10 Supplement VEGAPULS 69, plastic horn antenna with compression flange ø 107 mm ø 21 mm (4.21") (0.83") ø 75 mm (2.95") ø 115 mm (4.53") ø 156 mm (6.14") ø 200 mm (7.87") Fig. 68: VEGAPULS 69 with compression flange suitable for flanges 3" 150 lbs, DN 80 PN 16 Compression flange VEGAPULS 69 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
  • Page 97 10 Supplement VEGAPULS 69, plastic horn antenna with compression flange and rinsing connection ø 107 mm ø 21 mm (4.21") (0.83") ø 75 mm (2.95") ø 156 mm (6.14") ø 200 mm (7.87") Fig. 69: VEGAPULS 69 with compression flange suitable for flanges 3" 150 lbs, DN 80 PN 16 and rinsing connec- tion Compression flange Reflux valve Rinsing connection VEGAPULS 69 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
  • Page 98 10 Supplement VEGAPULS 69, plastic horn antenna with adapter flange ø 75 mm (2.95") ø 98 mm (3.86") ø 180 mm (7.09") ø 220 mm (8.66") Fig. 70: VEGAPULS 69 with adapter flange DN 100 PN 16 Adapter flange Process seal VEGAPULS 69 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
  • Page 99 10 Supplement VEGAPULS 69, plastic horn antenna mit adapter flange und rinsing connection ø 75 mm (2.95") ø 98 mm (3.86") ø 180 mm (7.09") ø 220 mm (8.66") Fig. 71: VEGAPULS 69, adapter flange DN 100 PN 16 and rinsing connection Air flushing ring Reflux valve Adapter flange VEGAPULS 69 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
  • Page 100 ø 75 mm (2.95") ø 107 mm (4.21") 9 mm (0.35") ø 115 mm (4.53") 12 mm (0.47") Fig. 72: VEGAPULS 69, plastic antenna and mounting strap in 170 or 300 mm length VEGAPULS 69 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
  • Page 101 10 Supplement VEGAPULS 69, thread with integrated horn antenna Fig. 73: VEGAPULS 69, thread with integrated horn antenna TC G1½ (DIN 3852-A) TD 1½ NPT (ASME B1.20.1) Version up to 130 °C (266 °F) Version up to 200 °C (392 °F) VEGAPULS 69 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...

  • Page 102: Industrial Property Rights

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  • Page 103 Notes VEGAPULS 69 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
  • Page 104 Subject to change without prior notice © VEGA Grieshaber KG, Schiltach/Germany 2018 VEGA Grieshaber KG Phone +49 7836 50-0 Am Hohenstein 113...

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