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Quick setup guide Radar sensor for continuous level measurement of liquids VEGAPULS 61 Modbus and Levelmaster protocol Approval according to LPR radio standard Document ID: 47108...
Operating Instructions Manual as well as the Safety Manual that comes with instruments with SIL qualification. These manuals are available in the download area of "www.vega.com". Operating instructions VEGAPULS 61 - Modbus and Level- master protocol - Approval according to LPR radio standard; Document-ID 41717 Editing status of the quick setup guide: 2018-07-05...
During work on and with the device the required personal protective equipment must always be worn. Appropriate use VEGAPULS 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.
EU. Use is also approved in EFTA countries, provided the respective standards have been implemented. For operation inside of closed vessels, points a to f in annex E of EN 302372 must be fulfilled. For operation outside of closed vessels, the following conditions must be fulfilled: • The installation must be carried out by trained qualified personnel VEGAPULS 61 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
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 61 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
Test certificate (PDF) - optional 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" • Scan the Data Matrix code on the type label of the instrument or •...
Required tools: Allen wrench size 4. There are two ways to screw the strap onto the sensor. Depending on the selected version, the sensors can be swivelled in the strap as follows: • Single chamber housing VEGAPULS 61 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
1. Distance from the vessel wall > 200 mm, the antenna should protrude > 10 mm into the vessel > 200 mm (7.87") Fig. 5: Distance of the antenna to the vessel wall/vessel ceiling VEGAPULS 61 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
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3 Mounting 2. Note min. socket diameter depending on the socket length For further information see chapter "Mounting". VEGAPULS 61 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
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. VEGAPULS 61 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
(sensor electronics) Connection compartment Electronics compartment Electronics compartment 4...20mA Fig. 8: Electronics compartment - double chamber housing Internal connection to the connection compartment For display and adjustment module or interface adapter VEGAPULS 61 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
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Fig. 9: Connection compartment USB interface 2 Slide switch for integrated termination resistor (120 Ω) Modbus signal Voltage supply Terminal Function Polarity Voltage supply Voltage supply Modbus signal D0 Modbus signal D1 Function ground when installing ac- cording to CSA (Canadian Standards Association) VEGAPULS 61 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
Parameter adjustment Set parameters 1. Go to the menu "Setup" via the display and adjustment module. 2. In the menu item "Medium"you select the medium of your applica- tion, for example "Aqueous solution". VEGAPULS 61 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
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If these values are not known, an adjustment with other distances, for example, 10 % and 90 % is also possible. Starting point for these distance specifications is always the seal surface of the thread or flange. Diagnostics - Echo curve The function "Echo curve memory" makes it possible to save the memory echo curve at the time of setup. This is generally recommended, and VEGAPULS 61 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
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3. All interfering signals in this range are detected by the sensor and stored after being confirmed with [OK]. Note: Check the distance to the product surface, because if an incorrect (too large) value is entered, the existing level will be saved as a false signal. The level would then no longer be detectable in this area. VEGAPULS 61 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
Current output Output character- 4 … 20 mA mode istics Failure mode ≤ 3.6 mA Current output - Min. current 3.8 mA Min./Max. Max. current 20.5 mA Lock adjustment Released Display Menu item Default setting Language Order-specific VEGAPULS 61 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
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Actual date/Actual time Reset Address 0 HART mode Copy instrument set- tings Info Menu item Parameter Device name VEGAPULS 6. Instrument version Hardware and software version Date Date of manufacture Order-specific characteristics Instrument features VEGAPULS 61 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
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