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Radar sensor for continuous level
measurement of water and wastewater
VEGAPULS WL 61
Profibus PA
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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions Radar sensor for continuous level measurement of water and wastewater VEGAPULS WL 61 Profibus PA Document ID: 38062...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Set up with other systems ....................32 DD adjustment programs ....................32 Diagnosis, asset management and service ................ 33 Maintenance ........................33 Measured value and event memory ................33 Asset Management function ................... 34 VEGAPULS WL 61 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 3 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. Editing status: 2019-01-23 VEGAPULS WL 61 • Profibus PA...

  • 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 WL 61 is a sensor for continuous level measurement. You can find detailed information about the area of application in chapter "Product description".

  • Page 6: Eu Conformity

    The instrument must be stationary mounted and the antenna directed vertically downward • The mounting location must be at least 4 km away from radio astronomy stations, unless special permission was granted by the responsible national approval authority VEGAPULS WL 61 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 7: Radio Approval For Usa

    This device complies with Industry Canada's license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following conditions: • This device may not cause interference, and • This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device VEGAPULS WL 61 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 8 • D'autre part, les capteurs de niveau qui perturbent une exploita- tion autorisée par licence de fonctionnement principal doivent être enlevés aux frais de leur utilisateur. VEGAPULS WL 61 • Profibus PA...

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

    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 WL 61 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 10: Product Description

    Optionally integrated Bluetooth module • Optional mounting accessory • Documentation – Quick setup guide VEGAPULS WL 61 – Supplement with sensor PIN – Instructions for optional instrument features – Ex-specific "Safety instructions" (with Ex versions) – If necessary, further certificates...
  • Page 11 Go to "www.vega.com", "Search". 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" • Scan the Data Matrix code on the type label of the instrument or •...

  • Page 12: Principle Of Operation

    Principle of operation Application area The radar sensor VEGAPULS WL 61 is the ideal sensor for all appli- cations in the water and waste water industry. It is particularly suitable for level measurement in water treatment, in pump stations as well as storm water overflow tanks, for flow measurement in open flumes and for gauge measurement.

  • Page 13: Packaging, Transport And Storage

    Unless otherwise indicated, the packages must be stored only under the following conditions: • Not in the open • Dry and dust free VEGAPULS WL 61 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 14 Technical data - Ambient conditions" • Relative humidity 20 … 85 % Lifting and carrying With instrument weights of more than 18 kg (39.68 lbs) suitable and approved equipment must be used for lifting and carrying. VEGAPULS WL 61 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 15: Mounting

    Kevlar. In order to avoid faulty measured values, make sure that the sensor does not oscillate. > 200 mm (7.87") Fig. 5: Mounting via a straining clamp VEGAPULS WL 61 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 16 For a rigid mounting, a mounting bracket with opening for thread Mounting bracket G1½, e.g. from the VEGA product range, is recommended. The mounting of the sensor in the bracket is carried out via a G1½ counter nut of plastic. Take note of chapter "Mounting instructions" for the distance to the wall.
  • Page 17 For mounting the instrument on a socket or a manhole cover, an unassembled combi collar flange for DN 80 (ASME 3" or JIS 80) is optionally available also as retrofitting part. You can find drawings of these mounting options in chapter "Dimen- sions". VEGAPULS WL 61 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 18: Mounting Preparations, Mounting Strap

    For angle of inclination in steps For angle of inclination, infinitely variable Depending on the variant selected, the sensor in the bracket can be swivelled steplessly over 180° or in three steps 0°, 90° and 180°. VEGAPULS WL 61 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 19: Mounting Instructions

    By turning the instrument in the connection flange or mounting strap, the polarisation can be used to reduce the effects of false echoes. The position of the polarisation is marked by marking bars on the instrument. VEGAPULS WL 61 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 20 Fig. 16: Mounting of the radar sensor on round vessel tops In vessels with conical bottom it can be advantageous to mount the sensor in the centre of the vessel, as measurement is then possible down to the bottom. VEGAPULS WL 61 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 21 Approximate values of the socket heights are shown in the following illustration. The socket end should be smooth and burr-free, if possi- ble also rounded. After mounting, you have to carry out a false signal suppression during the parameter adjustment. VEGAPULS WL 61 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 22 Make sure when planning your measuring point that the radar sensor has a "clear view" to the measured product. In case of existing vessel installations, a false signal suppression should be carried out during setup. VEGAPULS WL 61 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 23 In general, the following points must be observed: • Install the sensor on the headwater side • Installation in the centre of the flume and vertical to the liquid surface • Distance to the overfall orifice VEGAPULS WL 61 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 24 Installation of the sensor at the inlet side • Installation in the centre of the flume and vertical to the liquid surface • Distance to the Venturi flume • Min. distance of the sensor to max. storage level VEGAPULS WL 61 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 25: Connecting To Power Supply

    Profibus specification. In particular, make sure that the bus is termi- nated with suitable terminating resistors. You can find detailed information of the cable specification, installa- tion and topology in the "Profibus PA - User and Installation Guide- line" on www.profibus.com. VEGAPULS WL 61 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 26: Wiring Plan

    As soon as a plausible measured value is found, the corresponding current is output to the signal cable. The value corresponds to the actual level as well as the settings already carried out, e.g. factory setting. VEGAPULS WL 61 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 27: Setup With Smartphone/Tablet (Bluetooth)

    • Operating system: Android 4.3 or newer • Bluetooth Smart from 4.0 Download the app "VEGA Tools" from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store to your smartphone or tablet. Connecting Connecting … Start the "VEGA Tools" app and select the function "Setup". The smartphone/tablet searches automatically for Bluetooth-capable instruments in the area.

  • Page 28: Sensor Parameter Adjustment

    Fig. 26: Example of an app view - Setup sensor adjustment Enter the requested parameters and confirm via the keyboard or the editing field. The settings are then active in the sensor. Close the app to terminate connection. VEGAPULS WL 61 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 29: Setup With Pc/Notebook (Bluetooth)

    Older systems do not always have an integrated Bluetooth LE. In these cases, a Bluetooth USB adapter is required Activate the Bluetooth USB adapter via the VEGA project assistant (see supplementary instructions "Bluetooth USB adapter"). After activating the integrated Bluetooth or the Bluetooth USB adapt- er, sensors with Bluetooth are found and created in the project tree.

  • Page 30: Parameter Adjustment

    (DTM) according to FDT standard are required. The latest PACTware version as well as all available DTMs are compiled in a DTM Collec- tion. The DTMs can also be integrated into other frame applications according to FDT standard. VEGAPULS WL 61 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 31 7 Setup with PC/notebook (Bluetooth) Fig. 28: Example of a DTM view - Setup, sensor adjustment VEGAPULS WL 61 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 32: 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 WL 61 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 33: Diagnosis, Asset Management And Service

    The data are read out via a PC with PACTware/DTM or the control system with EDD. The echo curves are stored with date and time and the corresponding Echo curve memory echo data. The memory is divided into two sections: VEGAPULS WL 61 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 34: Asset Management Function

    (for example during simulation). This status message is inactive by default. It can be activated by the user via PACTware/DTM or EDD. Out of specification: The measured value is unreliable because an instrument specification was exceeded (e.g. electronics temperature). VEGAPULS WL 61 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 35 Error in the EEPROM bration • • F261 Error during setup Repeat setup Bit 9 • • False signal suppression faulty Repeat reset Error in the config- • Error when carrying out a reset uration VEGAPULS WL 61 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 36 Disconnect operating voltage tion disturbed briefly Tab. 3: Error codes and text messages, information on cause and rectification (some specifications are only valid for four-wire instruments, the electronics of VEGAPULS WL 61 cannot be replaced by the user) Function check Code Cause...

  • Page 37: Rectify Faults

    • Constant level • Filling • Emptying The images in column "Error pattern" show the real level as a broken line and the level displayed by the sensor as a continuous line. VEGAPULS WL 61 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 38 Amplitude or position of a false signal has Determine the reason for the changed changed (e.g. condensation, buildup); false signals, carry out false signal sup- false signal suppression no longer pression, e.g. with condensation time matches actual conditions VEGAPULS WL 61 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 39 Varying condensation or contamination on Carry out a false signal suppression or jumps sporadically to the antenna increase false signal suppression with 100 % during filling condensation/contamination in the close range by editing time VEGAPULS WL 61 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 40 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 41: How To Proceed If A Repair Is Necessary

    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.

  • Page 42: Dismount

    Pass the instrument directly on to a specialised recycling company and do not use the municipal collecting points. If you have no way to dispose of the old instrument properly, please contact us concerning return and disposal. VEGAPULS WL 61 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 43: Supplement

    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 WL 61 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 44 860 … 1060 mbar/86 … 106 kPa (12.5 … 15.4 psig) Installation reference conditions Ʋ Min. distance to internal installations > 200 mm (7.874 in) Ʋ Reflector Flat plate reflector Ʋ False reflections Biggest false signal, 20 dB smaller than the useful signal VEGAPULS WL 61 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 45 Time span after a sudden distance change of max. 0.5 m until the output signal reaches for the first time 90% of the final value (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 WL 61 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 46 12 h/24 h Time zone, factory setting Max. rate deviation 10.5 min/year Additional output parameter - Electronics temperature Range -40 … +85 °C (-40 … +185 °F) Resolution < 0.1 K Deviation ±3 K VEGAPULS WL 61 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 47: Radio Astronomy Stations

    Certain requirements for the use outside closed vessels result from the radio license for Europe of VEGAPULS WL 61. You can find the requirements in chapter "Radio license for Europe". Some of these requirements refer to radio astronomy stations. The following table states the geographic posi-...

  • Page 48: Communication Profibus Pa

    GSD file. If the general GSD file is used, the sensor must be set to the profile-specific ident number via the DTM software. By default, the sensor operates with the manufacturer-specific ID number. When using the instruments on a segment coupler SK-2 or SK-3, no special GSD files are required. VEGAPULS WL 61 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 49 VE010BFA.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 WL 61 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 50 11 Supplement Fig. 46: VEGAPULS WL 61: 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 WL 61 provides the following modules: •...
  • Page 51 -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. 48: Data format of the measured value VEGAPULS WL 61 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 52 - 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 WL 61 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 53: Dimensions

    11 Supplement 11.4 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 WL 61, basic version G1 1/2 ø 8 mm (0.32") ø 72 mm (2.84")
  • Page 54 (0.10") 170 mm (6.69") 75 mm (2.95") 107 mm (4.21") 9 mm (0.35") 115 mm (4.53") 12 mm (0.47") Fig. 50: VEGAPULS WL 61, version with mounting strap in 170 or 300 mm length VEGAPULS WL 61 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 55 11 Supplement VEGAPULS WL 61, version with compression flange ø 21 mm (0.83") ø 156 mm (6.14") ø 200 mm (7.87") Fig. 51: VEGAPULS WL 61, compression flange DN 80, 3" (JIS 80) VEGAPULS WL 61 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 56 11 Supplement VEGAPULS WL 61, version with adapter flange ø 98 mm (3.86") Fig. 52: VEGAPULS WL 61, adapter flange DN 100, 4" (JIS 100), DN 150, 6" (JIS 150) Adapter flange Seal VEGAPULS WL 61 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 57: 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 58 – Flange 17 – Straining clamp 15 – Strap 16 Mounting socket 21 NAMUR NE 107 34, 36 – Failure 35 PA modules 50 Polarisation 19 Repair 41 Sensor orientation 22 Sensor PIN 11 VEGAPULS WL 61 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 59 Notes VEGAPULS WL 61 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 60 Subject to change without prior notice © VEGA Grieshaber KG, Schiltach/Germany 2019 VEGA Grieshaber KG Phone +49 7836 50-0 Am Hohenstein 113...

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