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Vega VEGAFLEX 82 Quick Setup Manual

Tdr sensor for continuous level measurement of bulk solids
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Quick setup guide
TDR sensor for continuous level
measurement of bulk solids
VEGAFLEX 82
Four-wire 4 ... 20 mA/HART
Rod and cable probe
Document ID: 47593

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  • Page 1 Quick setup guide TDR sensor for continuous level measurement of bulk solids VEGAFLEX 82 Four-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART Rod and cable probe Document ID: 47593...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Operating Instructions Manual as well as the Safety Manual that comes with instruments with SIL qualification. These manuals are available on our homepage. Operating instructions VEGAFLEX 82 - Four-wire 4 … 20 mA/ HART - Rod and cable probe: Document-ID 41830 Editing status of the quick setup guide: 2019-06-27...

  • Page 3: For Your Safety

    During work on and with the device, the required personal protective equipment must always be worn. Appropriate use VEGAFLEX 82 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 4: Eu Conformity

    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" VEGAFLEX 82 • Four-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...

  • Page 5: Product Description

    Move to "www.vega.com" and enter in the search field the serial number of your instrument. Alternatively, you can access the data via your smartphone: • Download the VEGA Tools app from the "Apple App Store" or the "Google Play Store" VEGAFLEX 82 • Four-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
  • Page 6 2 Product description • Scan the Data Matrix code on the type label of the instrument or • Enter the serial number manually in the app VEGAFLEX 82 • Four-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...

  • Page 7: Mounting

    Mounting instructions Installation position Mount VEGAFLEX 82 in such a way that the distance to vessel instal- lations or to the vessel wall is at least 300 mm (12 in). In non-metallic vessels, the distance to the vessel wall should be at least 500 mm (19.7 in).
  • Page 8 Fig. 3: Mounting in non-metallic vessel Flange Metal sheet Concrete vessel When mounting in thick concrete ceilings, VEGAFLEX 82 should be mounted front flush to the lower edge. In concrete silos, the distance to the wall should be at least 500 mm (20 in). VEGAFLEX 82 • Four-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
  • Page 9 In such cases, always carry out a false signal suppression after mounting. You can find further information under "Setup procedure". DN25 ... DN150 ≤ 150 mm (5.91") ≤ 100 mm (3.94") > DN150 ... DN200 Fig. 5: Mounting socket When welding the socket, make sure that the socket is flush with the vessel top. VEGAFLEX 82 • Four-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
  • Page 10 3 Mounting Fig. 6: Socket must be installed flush Unfavourable mounting 2 Socket flush - optimum mounting VEGAFLEX 82 • Four-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...

  • Page 11: Connecting To Power Supply

    5. Insert the wire ends into the terminals according to the wiring plan Information: Solid cores as well as flexible cores with wire end sleeves are insert- ed directly into the terminal openings. In case of flexible cores without end sleeves, press the terminal from above with a small screwdriver, the terminal opening is then free. When the screwdriver is released, the terminal closes again. VEGAFLEX 82 • Four-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...

  • Page 12: Wiring Plan, Double Chamber Housing

    Polarity Voltage supply Voltage supply 4 … 20 mA output (active) 4 … 20 mA output (passive) Mass - output Function ground when in- stalling according to CSA (Canadian Standards Asso- ciation) VEGAFLEX 82 • Four-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
  • Page 13 Polarity Voltage supply Voltage supply 4 … 20 mA output (active) 4 … 20 mA output (passive) Mass - output Function ground when in- stalling according to CSA (Canadian Standards Asso- ciation) VEGAFLEX 82 • Four-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...

  • Page 14: Set Up With The Display And Adjustment Module

    Parameter adjustment - Quick setup Quick setup To quickly and easily adapt the sensor to the application, select the menu item "Quick setup" in the start graphic on the display and adjustment module. VEGAFLEX 82 • Four-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
  • Page 15 Corresponding linearisation curves are preprogrammed for these vessels. They represent the correlation between the level percentage and vessel volume. The linearization applies for the measured value indication and the current output. By activating the suitable curve, the percentage vessel volume is displayed correctly. VEGAFLEX 82 • Four-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
  • Page 16 5 Set up with the display and adjustment module VEGAFLEX 82 • Four-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...

  • Page 17: Supplement

    0.2 … 1.5 mm² (AWG 24 … 16) Voltage supply Operating voltage Ʋ Version for low voltage 9.6 … 48 V DC, 20 … 42 V AC, 50/60 Hz Ʋ Version for mains voltage 90 … 253 V AC, 50/60 Hz Reverse voltage protection Integrated Max. power consumption 4 VA; 2.1 W VEGAFLEX 82 • Four-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
  • Page 18 Notes VEGAFLEX 82 • Four-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
  • Page 19 Notes VEGAFLEX 82 • Four-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
  • Page 20 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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