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Vega VEGAPULS WL 61 Operating Instructions Manual

Radar sensor for continuous level measurement of water and wastewater
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Operating Instructions
Radar sensor for continuous level
measurement of water and wastewater
VEGAPULS WL 61
Two-wire 4 ... 20 mA/HART
Document ID: 38061

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions Radar sensor for continuous level measurement of water and wastewater VEGAPULS WL 61 Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART Document ID: 38061...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Parameter adjustment ....................31 Setup with VEGADIS 82 ......................32 Principle of operation and connection ................32 Adjustment volume ......................32 Setup steps ........................33 Setup with PC/notebook (VEGACONNECT) ................ 34 VEGAPULS WL 61 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
  • Page 3 13.6 Trademark ........................59 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: 2019-03-14 VEGAPULS WL 61 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...

  • 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". 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

    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 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...

  • Page 7: Radio Approval For Usa

    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 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
  • 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 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...

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

    That is why we have introduced an environment management system with the goal of continuously improving company environmental pro- 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 WL 61 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...

  • Page 10: Product Description

    This operating instructions manual applies to the following instrument instructions versions: • Hardware version from 1.0.0 • Software version from 4.5.3 Type label You can find the type label on the sensor housing as well as on the type label support on the connection cable. It contains the most important data for identification and use of the instrument. VEGAPULS WL 61 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
  • Page 11 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 VEGADIS 82 Display and adjustment module 4 … 20 mA/HART signal cable Sensor Wireless adjustment The VEGAPULS WL 61 with integrated Bluetooth module can be adjusted wirelessly via standard adjustment instruments: • Smartphone/tablet (iOS or Android operating system) • PC/notebook with Bluetooth USB adapter and adjustment soft- ware PACTware (Windows operating system) Fig.

  • Page 14: Packaging, Transport And Storage

    USB interface of a PC. VEGADIS 82 VEGADIS 82 is suitable for measured value indication and adjustment of sensors with HART protocol. It is looped into the 4 … 20 mA/HART signal cable. VEGAPULS WL 61 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...

  • Page 15: Mounting

    Most simply mount the instrument via the straining clamp. For this purpose, the connection cable is provided with a strain relief wire of Kevlar. In order to avoid faulty measured values, make sure that the sensor does not oscillate. VEGAPULS WL 61 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
  • Page 16 Mounting bracket For a rigid mounting, a mounting bracket with opening for thread 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 Fig. 9: Rotation in the centre with ceiling mounting Mounting strap - Wall As an alternative the strap mounting is carried out horizontally or mounting obliquely. > 200 mm (7.87") Fig. 10: Wall mounting via the mounting strap with length 170 mm VEGAPULS WL 61 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...

  • Page 18: Mounting Preparations, Mounting Strap

    The optional mounting strap is supplied unassembled. It must be screwed to the sensor before setup with the attached screws. Max. torque, see chapter "Technical data". Required tools: Allen wrench size 4. There are two different variants of screwing the strap to the sensor, see following illustration: VEGAPULS WL 61 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...

  • Page 19: Mounting Instructions

    Fig. 15: Turning by fastening in the centre Mounting instructions Tight installation of the For tight installation of the version with plastic horn antenna with com- plastic horn antenna pression or adapter flange, the following conditions must be fulfilled: 1. Use suitable flat seal, e.g. of EPDM with Shore hardness 25 or 50 VEGAPULS WL 61 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
  • Page 20 This applies particularly if buildup on the vessel wall is expected. In such cases, we recommend repeating the false signal suppression at a later date with existing buildup. VEGAPULS WL 61 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
  • Page 21 Fig. 18: Mounting of the radar sensor on vessels with conical bottom Inflowing medium Do not mount the instrument in or above the filling stream. Make sure that you detect the product surface, not the inflowing product. VEGAPULS WL 61 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
  • Page 22 The below charts specify the max. pipe socket length h depending on the diameter d. Socket diameter d Socket length h 80 mm ≤ 300 mm 100 mm ≤ 400 mm 150 mm ≤ 500 mm Socket diameter d Socket length h 3" ≤ 11.8 in 4" ≤ 15.8 in 6" ≤ 19.7 in VEGAPULS WL 61 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
  • Page 23 (C band) 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 ap- plications. Flow measurement with The short examples give you introductory information on flow rectangular overfall measurement. Detailed planning information is available from flume manufacturers and in special literature. VEGAPULS WL 61 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
  • Page 24 3 ... 4 x h 90° Fig. 24: Flow measurement with Khafagi-Venturi flume: h = max. filling of the max. flume; B = tightest constriction in the flume Position sensor Venturi flume VEGAPULS WL 61 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
  • Page 25 In general, the following points must be observed: • 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 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...

  • Page 26: Connecting To Power Supply

    Shielding Switch-on phase After connecting the instrument to voltage supply or after a voltage recurrence, the instrument carries out a self-check for approx. 30 s: • Internal check of the electronics VEGAPULS WL 61 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
  • Page 27 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 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...

  • Page 28: 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", "Google Play Store" or "Baidu 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 29: Sensor Parameter Adjustment

    The selected menu item, recognisable by the colour change, is dis- played in the right half. 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 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...

  • Page 30: 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, devices with Bluetooth are found and created in the project tree.

  • Page 31: Parameter Adjustment

    DTMs are compiled in a DTM Collec- tion. The DTMs can also be integrated into other frame applications according to FDT standard. Fig. 27: Example of a DTM view - Setup, sensor adjustment VEGAPULS WL 61 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...

  • Page 32: Setup With Vegadis 82

    Setup: Settings, for example, for medium, application, vessel form, adjustment, signal output Diagnosis: Information, for example on the instrument status, peak value, measurement reliability, echo curve memory as well as simula- tion VEGAPULS WL 61 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...

  • Page 33: Setup Steps

    8 Setup with VEGADIS 82 Additional adjustment: False signal suppression, linearization, reset Info: Instrument type and serial number Setup steps You can find a detailed description of the setup steps for VEGAPULS WL 61 in the operating instructions manual "VEGADIS 82 - 4 … 20 mA/HART". VEGAPULS WL 61 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...

  • Page 34: Setup With Pc/Notebook (Vegaconnect)

    The PC is connected via the interface adapter to the device. Parameter adjustment options: • VEGAPULS WL 61 • Sensor Fig. 29: Connection of the PC via interface adapter USB cable to the PC Interface adapter VEGAPULS WL 61 VEGAPULS WL 61 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
  • Page 35 149A, VEGAMET 381, VEGAMET 391. Common Ex separators are also usually equipped with a sufficient current limiting resistance. In such cases, the interface converter can be connected parallel to the 4 … 20 mA cable (dashed line in the previous illustration). VEGAPULS WL 61 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...

  • Page 36: Parameter Adjustment With Pactware

    "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 WL 61 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...

  • Page 37: Saving The Parameterisation Data

    CD from the agency serving you. 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 WL 61 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...

  • Page 38: Set Up With Other Systems

    This software is updated via the Internet and new EDDs are automatically accepted into the device catalogue of this software after they are released by the manufacturer. They can then be transferred to a Field Communicator. VEGAPULS WL 61 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...

  • Page 39: 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 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...

  • Page 40: Asset Management Function

    (for example during simulation). This status message is inactive by default. Out of specification: The measured value is unreliable because an instrument specification was exceeded (e.g. electronics temperature). This status message is inactive by default. VEGAPULS WL 61 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
  • Page 41 Error in the EEPROM F261 Error during setup Repeat setup Bit 9 of Byte 0 … 5 Error in the config- False signal suppression faulty Repeat reset uration Error when carrying out a reset VEGAPULS WL 61 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
  • Page 42 Disconnect operating voltage 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 43: Rectify Faults

    • Checking the output signal • Treatment of measurement errors A smartphone/tablet with the VEGA Tools app or a PC/notebook with the software PACTware and the suitable DTM offer you further com- prehensive diagnostic possibilities. In many cases, the causes can be determined in this way and the faults eliminated.
  • Page 44 Amplitude or position of a false signal has Determine the reason for the changed false changed (e.g. condensation, buildup); false signals, carry out false signal suppression, signal suppression no longer matches ac- e.g. with condensation. time tual conditions VEGAPULS WL 61 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
  • Page 45 Varying condensation or contamination on Carry out a false signal suppression or jumps sporadically to the antenna increase false signal suppression with con- 100 % during filling densation/contamination in the close range by editing. time VEGAPULS WL 61 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
  • Page 46 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 47: 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 48: 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 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...

  • Page 49: Supplement

    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 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
  • Page 50 Process reference conditions according to DIN EN 61298-1 Ʋ Temperature +18 … +30 °C (+64 … +86 °F) Ʋ Relative humidity 45 … 75 % Default values can be assigned individually. VEGAPULS WL 61 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
  • Page 51 < 150 µA strong, high-frequency electromagnetic fields acc. to EN 61326 Characteristics and performance data Measuring frequency K-band (26 GHz technology) Measuring cycle time approx. 450 ms Step response time ≤ 3 s Already included in the meas. deviation 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). VEGAPULS WL 61 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
  • Page 52 Connection cable, electrical data Ʋ Wire cross-section 0.5 mm² (AWG 20) Ʋ Wire resistance R 0.037 Ω/m (0.012 Ω/ft) ´ Ʋ Inductance L 0.6 µH/m (0.018 µH/ft) ´ 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 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
  • Page 53 = 24 V DC Potential connections and electrical separating measures in the instrument Electronics Not non-floating Reference voltage 500 V AC Depending on the local conditions Galvanic separation between electronics and metal housing parts VEGAPULS WL 61 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...

  • Page 54: Radio Astronomy Stations

    Sweden Onsala 57°23’45" N 11°55’35" E Cambridge 52°09'59" N 00°02'20" E Darnhall 53°09'22" N 02°32'03" W Jodrell Bank 53°14'10" N 02°18'26" W Knockin 52°47'24" N 02°59'45" W Pickmere 53°17'18" N 02°26'38" W VEGAPULS WL 61 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...

  • Page 55: Dimensions

    "Drawings". VEGAPULS WL 61, basic version G1 1/2 ø 8 mm (0.32") ø 72 mm (2.84") ø 75 mm (2.95") ø 115 mm (4.53") Fig. 36: VEGAPULS WL 61, basic version VEGAPULS WL 61 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
  • Page 56 (6.69") 75 mm (2.95") 107 mm (4.21") 9 mm (0.35") 115 mm (4.53") 12 mm (0.47") Fig. 37: VEGAPULS WL 61, version with mounting strap in 170 or 300 mm length VEGAPULS WL 61 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
  • Page 57 13 Supplement VEGAPULS WL 61, version with compression flange ø 21 mm (0.83") ø 156 mm (6.14") ø 200 mm (7.87") Fig. 38: VEGAPULS WL 61, compression flange DN 80, 3" (JIS 80) VEGAPULS WL 61 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
  • Page 58 13 Supplement VEGAPULS WL 61, version with adapter flange ø 98 mm (3.86") Fig. 39: VEGAPULS WL 61, adapter flange DN 100, 4" (JIS 100), DN 150, 6" (JIS 150) Adapter flange Seal VEGAPULS WL 61 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...

  • Page 59: 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 60 Measured value memory 39 Mounting – Angle 16 – Flange 18 – Straining clamp 15 – Strap 16 Mounting socket 22 NAMUR NE 107 40, 42 – Failure 41 Polarisation 20 Repair 47 VEGAPULS WL 61 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
  • Page 61 Notes VEGAPULS WL 61 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
  • Page 62 Notes VEGAPULS WL 61 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
  • Page 63 Notes VEGAPULS WL 61 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
  • Page 64 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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