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 86 - Foundation Fieldbus - Coax probe, -20 … +250 °C: Document-ID 49474 Editing status of the quick setup guide: 2019-06-27 VEGAFLEX 86 • Foundation Fieldbus...
During work on and with the device, the required personal protective equipment must always be worn. Appropriate use VEGAFLEX 86 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.
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 86 • Foundation Fieldbus...
Order-specific sensor data for an electronics exchange (XML) • Test certificate (PDF) - optional 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 86 • Foundation Fieldbus...
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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 86 • Foundation Fieldbus...
Keep in mind that measurement all the way down to the tip of the probe may not be pos- sible. The exact value of the min. distance (lower dead zone) is stated in chapter "Technical data". Fig. 2: Vessel with conical bottom VEGAFLEX 86 • Foundation Fieldbus...
When the screwdriver is released, the terminal closes again. You can find further information on the max. wire cross-section under "Technical data - Electromechanical data". 7. Check the hold of the wires in the terminals by lightly pulling on them VEGAFLEX 86 • Foundation Fieldbus...
6 7 8 Fig. 4: Electronics and connection compartment - single chamber housing Voltage supply, signal output 2 Contact pins for the display and adjustment module or interface adapter Simulation switch ("1" = mode for simulation release) 4 For external display and adjustment unit Ground terminal for connection of the cable screening Wiring plan, double chamber housing The following illustrations apply to the non-Ex as well as to the Ex-ia version. VEGAFLEX 86 • Foundation Fieldbus...
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4 Connecting to power supply Connection compartment 6 7 8 Fig. 5: Connection compartment - double chamber housing Voltage supply, signal output 2 For display and adjustment module or interface adapter 3 For external display and adjustment unit Ground terminal for connection of the cable screening VEGAFLEX 86 • Foundation Fieldbus...
3. Screw housing lid with inspection window tightly back on Disassembly is carried out in reverse order. The display and adjustment module is powered by the sensor, an ad- ditional connection is not necessary. Fig. 6: Installing the display and adjustment module in the electronics compart- ment of the single chamber housing VEGAFLEX 86 • Foundation Fieldbus...
In this menu item, you can select the application. You can choose between level measurement and interface measurement. You can also choose between measurement in a vessel or in a bypass or standpipe. Level measurement Medium - dielectric constant In this menu item, you can define the type of medium (product). Max. adjustment In this menu item, you can enter the max. adjustment for the level. VEGAFLEX 86 • Foundation Fieldbus...
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Min. adjustment - Interface Carry out the min. adjustment for the interface. To do this, enter the percentage value and the corresponding dis- tance value in m for the empty vessel. VEGAFLEX 86 • Foundation Fieldbus...
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All interfering signals in this section are detected by the sensor and stored. The instrument carries out an automatic false signal suppression as soon as the probe is uncovered. The false signal suppression is always updated. VEGAFLEX 86 • Foundation Fieldbus...
13.5 … 32 V DC Ʋ Ex-ia instrument - Power supply 13.5 … 17.5 V DC FISCO model Ʋ Ex-ia instrument - Power supply 13.5 … 24 V DC ENTITY model Ʋ Ex-d-ia instrument No lighting possible (integrated ia barrier) Power supply by/max. number of sensors Ʋ Fieldbus max. 32 (max. 10 with Ex) VEGAFLEX 86 • Foundation Fieldbus...
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