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Vega PLICSMOBILE Series Operating Instructions Manual

External radio unit for connection to hart sensors, optionally with battery housing/solar module
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Operating Instructions
External radio unit for connection to
HART sensors, optionally with battery
housing/solar module
PLICSMOBILE
Mobile network unit PLICSMOBILE T81
Battery housing PLICSMOBILE B81
Solar panel PLICSMOBILE S81
Document ID: 55234

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions External radio unit for connection to HART sensors, optionally with battery housing/solar module PLICSMOBILE Mobile network unit PLICSMOBILE T81 Battery housing PLICSMOBILE B81 Solar panel PLICSMOBILE S81 Document ID: 55234...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Communication via Bluetooth..................28 Access protection ......................29 Parameter adjustment with PC and PACTware ............... 30 Parameter adjustment with the VEGA Tools app ............31 Mobile network and SIM card ..................33 Internet connection and measured value transmission ........... 35 8 Maintenance and fault rectification ..................
  • Page 3 Contents Dismount..........................40 Dismounting steps......................40 Disposal ......................... 40 10 Certificates and approvals ....................41 10.1 Radio license for Europe ....................41 10.2 Radio license for USA ....................41 10.3 Radio license for Canada ....................42 10.4 Installation and operation in the USA and Canada ............42 10.5 Environmental instructions .....................

  • 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, note, tip: This symbol indicates helpful additional infor- mation and tips for successful work.

  • Page 5: For Your Safety

    2 For your safety For your safety Authorised personnel All operations described in this documentation must be carried out only by trained, qualified personnel authorised by the plant operator. During work on and with the device, the required personal protective equipment must always be worn. Appropriate use The PLICSMOBILE T81 is an external radio unit and is used for the transmission of measured values and for remote parameterization.

  • Page 6: Eu Conformity

    2 For your safety To avoid any danger, the safety approval markings and safety tips on the device must also be observed. EU conformity The device fulfils the legal requirements of the applicable EU direc- tives. By affixing the CE marking, we confirm the conformity of the instrument with these directives. The EU conformity declaration can be found on our homepage. PLICSMOBILE •...

  • Page 7: Product Description

    Product description 3.1 Configuration Scope of delivery The scope of delivery encompasses: • Mobile network unit PLICSMOBILE T81 – Label with access codes attached to the instrument – VEGA identification card (SIM card) (optional) – Sensor connection cable (optional) – Remote antenna with 3 m cable extension (optional) • Battery housing PLICSMOBILE B81 (optional) – Connection cable, field device (optional) – Connection cable, solar panel (optional) – Batteries or accumulators (optional) •...

  • Page 8: Principle Of Operation

    The measured value and message transmission can be optionally carried out via e-mail or SMS. Furthermore, the measured values can be transmitted via https for visualisation in "VEGA Inventory System". The use of PLICSMOBILE T81 is particularly suitable for inventory management, VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory) and remote enquiry.

  • Page 9: Packaging, Transport And Storage

    3 Product description Packaging, transport and storage Packaging Your instrument was protected by packaging during transport. Its capacity to handle normal loads during transport is assured by a test based on ISO 4180. The packaging of standard instruments consists of environment- friendly, recyclable cardboard.

  • Page 10: Mounting

    4 Mounting Mounting General instructions Mounting options In the standard version, the PLICSMOBILE T81 is designed for wall mounting. Mounting adapters for carrier rail mounting (top hat rail 35 x 7.5 according to DIN EN 50022/60715) as well as for tube mounting are optionally available. Ambient conditions The instrument is suitable for standard and extended ambient condi- tions acc. to DIN/EN/IEC/ANSI/ISA/UL/CSA 61010-1. It can be used indoors as well as outdoors.

  • Page 11: Installation Procedure

    4 Mounting Installation procedure Wall mounting The PLICSMOBILE T81 for wall mounting is supplied with a mounting base for screw mounting. → Fasten the instrument with four appropriate screws (not included in the delivery) according to the following illustration. 12 mm (0.47") 62 mm (2.44") 85 mm (3.35") Fig. 2: PLICSMOBILE T81 for wall mounting, bottom view of mounting plate. Carrier rail mounting The PLICSMOBILE T81 for carrier rail mounting is supplied with an already assembled adapter for fastening on a 35 x 7.5 carrier rail.
  • Page 12 4 Mounting → Mount the measuring instrument holder according to the following illustration to the socket of PLICSMOBILE T81. Then you can fasten the instrument with the bent strap to your tube. Fig. 4: PLICSMOBILE T81 for tube mounting 4 screws M5 x 12 Measuring instrument holder Tube PLICSMOBILE •...

  • Page 13: Connecting To Power Supply

    5 Connecting to power supply Connecting to power supply Preparing the connection Safety instructions Always keep in mind the following safety instructions: • The electrical connection must only be carried out by trained, qualified personnel authorised by the plant operator. • If overvoltage surges are expected, overvoltage arresters should be installed.

  • Page 14: Hart Communication

    5 Connecting to power supply With this version, the PLICSMOBILE T81 and a 4 … 20 mA/HART Separate voltage sup- ply for sensor and sensors are each powered via a separate power supply. Here, the PLICSMOBILE measured values can be transmitted via radio communication and the 4 …...

  • Page 15: Connection Steps Voltage Supply

    5 Connecting to power supply To connect, proceed as follows: 1. Connect the colour coded wire ends to the respective sensor terminals, as described in the wiring plan and the operating instructions of the sensor. 2. Isolate unused wires, depending on connection type and cable version 3.

  • Page 16: Wiring Diagram Pliscmobile T81 With Power Supply

    5 Connecting to power supply 9. Connect the screen to the internal ground terminal, connect the external ground terminal to potential equalisation 10. Tighten the compression nut of the cable entry gland. The seal ring must completely encircle the cable 11.
  • Page 17 5 Connecting to power supply Connection of sensor via VEGABOX 03 PLICSMOBILE T81 Status Send Fig. 7: Connection of the voltage supply and VEGABOX 03 Power supply PLICSMOBILE T81 and connected sensors Sensor connection cable Connection terminal VEGABOX 03 Brown cable (+) for sensor power supply/HART communication Blue cable (-) for sensor power supply/HART communication To the HART sensors Unused wires that must be insulated (not present on Ex version)
  • Page 18 5 Connecting to power supply Note: If multiple sensors are connected, they are connected in parallel. The sensors must first be set to HART Multidrop mode with individual HART addresses and "fix current (4 mA)" Connection assignment, If you want to assemble the optionally available sensor connection sensor connection cable cable by yourself, you can find here the connection assignment. A 5-pole M12 cable connector with A coding is used as plug connec- tion.

  • Page 19: Wiring Diagram Pliscmobile T81 With External Power Supply

    5 Connecting to power supply Wiring diagram PLISCMOBILE T81 with external power supply Connection plics -Sensor ® with HART resistor PLICSMOBILE T81 4...20mA Status Send Fig. 10: Connection of the voltage supply Power supply PLICSMOBILE Sensor connection cable HART sensor from the plics series ®...
  • Page 20 5 Connecting to power supply Connection plics -Sensor ® without HART resistor PLICSMOBILE T81 4...20mA Status Send Fig. 11: Connection of the voltage supply Power supply PLICSMOBILE Sensor connection cable HART sensor from the plics series ® White cable Black cable Voltage supply, sensor (e.g.

  • Page 21: Wiring Plan Plicsmobile B81/S81

    5 Connecting to power supply Wiring plan PLICSMOBILE B81/S81 Connection PLICSMOBILE B81/S81 Output PLICSMOBILE B81 PUSH PUSH TWIST TWIST Solar panel Status input Output 1 2 3 Twist Send Fig. 12: Connection of PLICSMOBILE B81/S81 Brown cable (+) for sensor power supply Blue cable (-) for sensor power supply White cable for communication PLICSMOBILE T81 - B81 Brown cable (+) for accumulator charging via solar panel...

  • Page 22: Battery Operation And Power Saving Mode

    6 Battery operation and power saving mode Battery operation and power saving mode Battery/accumulator operation If no mains voltage is available, PLICSMOBILE T81 can be also powered with batteries. For this purpose, we recommend using PLICSMOBILE B81. This battery housing can be either ordered or equipped with chargeable accumulators or not rechargeable Lithium batteries.

  • Page 23: Solar Panel Plicsmobile S81

    7. When using non-rechargeable batteries, their capacity should be specified so that the remaining time can be displayed correctly. Select the menu item "Energy options - Battery change" in the DTM or the VEGA Tools app. Solar panel PLICSMOBILE S81 Via the solar module PLICSMOBILE S81, the accumulators of PLICSMOBILE B81 can be charged and the PLICSMOBILE T81 pow- ered with energy. You can find the technical data of the solar module...
  • Page 24 6 Battery operation and power saving mode Fig. 13: Tube mounting PLICSMOBILE with solar module Tube/mast with ø 60 mm (1.4 in) Mast holder with adjusting screws for inclination angle PLICSMOBILE S81 (solar panel) Module terminal with fixing screw and slot nut Module holder PLICSMOBILE B81 (battery/accumulator housing) PLICSMOBILE T81...

  • Page 25: Battery - Sizing And Operating Time

    6 Battery operation and power saving mode The solar cable combines PLICSMOBILE B81 with the solar panel Connection PLICSMOBILE S81. It is available in the lengths 5/10/25 m. Connect the cable as shown in the wiring plan. Caution: Make sure that the two cores of the connection cable are energized when the solar module is already connected and not covered.

  • Page 26: Power Options

    6 Battery operation and power saving mode Note: Due to the nature of the system, each battery and accumulator has a self-discharge which can vary considerably dependent on the type. This is very important for the calculation of the required capacitance. In the listed examples, this self-discharge is not taken into accunt.
  • Page 27 70 seconds. Note: Keep in mind that an event-controlled transmission (measured value/ event-controlled) is not possible in the power saving mode. A dial-up connection for parameter adjustment is also not possible during the inactive time. A maintenance slot can be configured via the VEGA Inventory System in which the PLICSMOBILE T81 pauses the power saving mode for a definable time. During this time, the PLICSMOBILE T81 can be reached via dial-up connection for remote maintenance. Continuous operation/...

  • Page 28: Setup

    The dial-up to the configuration of PLICSMOBILE T81 is carried out via Bluetooth. For setup, a PC with PACTware and corresponding DTM is required. You also need the VEGA Bluetooth USB adapter; other Bluetooth interfaces, possibly already built into the PC or notebook, or other USB adapters cannot be used. As an alternative, the VEGA Tools app for smartphones or tablets (iOS or Android) can be used.

  • Page 29: Access Protection

    7 Setup Less power is consumed this way and the lifetime of the battery is considerably increased. Access protection The protection against unauthorized access to the PLICSMOBILE T81 is set up on two steps. The first step is controlling the general access to the instrument via Bluetooth or the network. After this step, reading out the parameters is always possible.

  • Page 30: Parameter Adjustment With Pc And Pactware

    7 Setup Note: By activating remote maintenance, you agree that a VEGA employee may access PLICSMOBILE and all connected sensors. He therefore has full authorization to read out all parameters and measured values and, if necessary, to save or change them. If you do not agree with this, you must not activate remote maintenance.

  • Page 31: Parameter Adjustment With The Vega Tools App

    7 Setup measured value and echo curves. In addition, there is a tank calcula- tion program as well as a VEGA DataViewer for display and analysis of the saved measured value and echo curves. Bluetooth USB adapter The VEGA Bluetooth USB adapter is required for communication with PLICSMOBILE T81. A Bluetooth interface (possibly already installed...
  • Page 32 7 Setup After the authentication, the selected PLICSMOBILE T81 with the Parameter adjustment connected sensors is displayed. Fig. 15: Instrument list By selecting the respective list entry, either the parameter adjust- ment of PLICSMOBILE or the connected sensors can be carried out. During the parameter adjustment of the sensors, PLICSMOBILE acts as a gateway and transmits the respective commands via HART com- munication to the sensors.

  • Page 33: Mobile Network And Sim Card

    VEGA service. When using the VEGA identification card, you have the following advantages compared to a standard mobile phone contract: • Remote maintenance by VEGA service possible after activation • No roaming costs when using abroad • Support for most popular countries and regions •...
  • Page 34 PIN must be entered. For this purpose the assistant "Activate SIM card" is available in the DTM. Enter here the correct PIN for the card. The assistant also offers the option of changing the PIN. Information: When using the VEGA identification card, entering or deactivating a PIN is not required. Then check if the card is logged into the network and if sufficient net- work coverage (signal strength) exists. For a reliable measured value transmission, a signal strength of at least 15 % should be displayed.

  • Page 35: Internet Connection And Measured Value Transmission

    Name (APN) are required. When using the VEGA service package "User fee, identification card" and the VEGA Inventory System, you need no access data or additional information because the required parameters are already preset by default. Requirement is that the VEGA service package and the PLICSMOBILE T81 are part of the same order.
  • Page 36 Via integrated mail client to any e-mail address • Via SMS to any mobile phone • Via https to the VEGA Inventory System Under the DTM menu item "Event list" there is a convenient assistant for setting up measured value transmission. The measured values can be transmitted at individually definable times or intervals. A message can also be triggered when a certain level is exceeded or underrun.
  • Page 37 VEGA Inventory System For the configuration, only the URL or the IP address of the Inventory server are required. When hosting is carried out through VEGA, the server is contacted via the URL: "data-vis.vega.com". PLICSMOBILE • Mobile network unit PLICSMOBILE T81...

  • Page 38: Maintenance And Fault Rectification

    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 manned 7 days a week round-the-clock. Since we offer this service worldwide, the support is only available in the English language. The service is free, only standard call charges are incurred.

  • Page 39: How To Proceed If A Repair Is Necessary

    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 hav- ing to call back for needed information.

  • Page 40: Dismount

    9 Dismount Dismount Dismounting steps Take note of chapters "Mounting" and "Connecting to voltage supply" and carry out the listed steps in reverse order. Disposal The instrument consists of materials which can be recycled by spe- cialised recycling companies. We use recyclable materials and have designed the electronics to be easily separable.

  • Page 41: Certificates And Approvals

    10 Certificates and approvals 10 Certificates and approvals 10.1 Radio license for Europe The instrument was tested according to the latest issues of the har- monized standards: • EN 300328 • EN 301511 • EN 301908-1 • EN 301908-2 • EN 300440 It is hence approved for use inside closed vessels in countries of the EU and EFTA.

  • Page 42: Radio License For Canada

    10 Certificates and approvals 10.3 Radio license for Canada This approval is only valid for Canada. Hence the following texts are only available in the English/French language: 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 •...
  • Page 43 10 Certificates and approvals PLICSMOBILE • Mobile network unit PLICSMOBILE T81...

  • Page 44: Supplement

    11 Supplement 11 Supplement 11.1 Technical data PLICSMOBILE T81 Note for approved instruments The technical data in the respective safety instructions are valid for approved instruments (e.g. with Ex approval). In some cases, these data can differ from the data listed herein. All approval documents can be downloaded from our homepage. General data Materials Ʋ Plastic housing Plastic PBT (Polyester) Ʋ Aluminium die-cast housing Aluminium die-casting AlSi10Mg, powder-coated (Basis: Polyester) Ʋ Stainless steel housing 316L Ʋ...
  • Page 45 11 Supplement Sensor input Number of sensors up to 15 x HART sensors (up to 5 x with Ex version) Terminal voltage Ʋ Non-Ex version approx. 14 V with 15 sensors (60 mA) Ʋ Ex version approx. 14 V with 5 sensors (20 mA) Current limitation approx. 80 mA (26 mA with Ex) Mobile network SIM card slot Mini-SIM (25 x 15 mm) Radio frequency UMTS multi band GSM (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) Antenna version Isotropic (Omni) antenna Bluetooth Bluetooth standard Bluetooth Smart (Bluetooth LE) Max. participants Max. effective range approx. 25 m (82 ft) Indicators LED displays...

  • Page 46: Technical Data Plicsmobile B81

    Instruments with approvals can have different technical specifications depending on the version. For that reason the associated approval documents of these instruments have to be carefully noted. They are part of the delivery or can be downloaded under "www.vega.com", "Instrument search (serial number)" as well as via "Downloads" and "Approvals". 11.2 Technical data PLICSMOBILE B81...
  • Page 47 11 Supplement Ʋ Ground terminal 316L Weight Ʋ Aluminium housing approx. 1.66 kg (3.66 lbs) Approved battery types Lithium battery or NiMH accumulator Battery format Type D (Mono) Power supply PLICSMOBILE B81 Necessary power supply for charging 20 … 32 V DC NiMH accumulators Output voltage PLICSMOBILE B81 When using NiMH rechargeable batter- 20 V DC When using lithium batteries...

  • Page 48: Technical Data Plicsmobile S81

    11 Supplement Ambient temperature Lithium battery Ʋ Ambient temperature -40… +85 °C (-40 … +185 °F) Vibration resistance acc. to EN/IEC 60271-3-4 Ʋ With wall mounting Class 4M6 Ʋ With tube mounting Class 4M5 Mechanical environmental conditions Sinusoidal vibrations Ʋ Wall mounting Class 4M6 acc. to IEC 60271-3-4 Ʋ...

  • Page 49: Dimensions

    11 Supplement Ʋ Max. shortcircuit current 1.25 A Ʋ Weight 2.2 kg (4.8 lbs) Ambient temperature -40 … +85 °C (-40 … +185 °F) Protection rating IP 67 11.4 Dimensions ~ 110 mm (4.33") ~ 178 mm (7.01") ø 79 mm (3.31") ø 60 mm (2.36") 85 mm (3.35") ~ 113 mm (4.45") ~ 186 mm (7.32") ø...
  • Page 50 11 Supplement ø 110 mm (4.33") 57 mm 57 mm (2.24") (2.24") 83,5 mm 62 mm (3.29") (2.44") 145 mm (5.71") 127 mm (5.00") Fig. 21: Dimensions PLICSMOBILE B81 with Aluminium housing PLICSMOBILE • Mobile network unit PLICSMOBILE T81...
  • Page 51 11 Supplement 300 mm 30 mm (11.81") (1.18") 25 mm (0.98") Fig. 22: Dimensions PLICSMOBILE S81 PLICSMOBILE • Mobile network unit PLICSMOBILE T81...

  • Page 52: 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 53 INDEX INDEX Access data 35, 36 Instrument return form 39 Access number 35 Inventory System 36 Access Point Name (APN) 35 Accumulator 8, 22 Accumulator capacity 25 LED displays 34 Adjustment 30 Lithium battery 22 Application area 8 M2M 33 Battery 8, 22 Measured value transmission 22, 26, 35, 36 Battery capacity 25 Mounting 10 –...
  • Page 54 Software update 30 Solar module 23 Standby 25 Status indications 34 Tank calculation 30 Tube holder 24 Type label 7 VEGA identification card 33 VEGA Inventory System 8 Visualization 8 VMI 8 Voltage supply 8, 14 PLICSMOBILE • Mobile network unit PLICSMOBILE T81...
  • Page 55 Notes PLICSMOBILE • Mobile network unit PLICSMOBILE T81...
  • Page 56 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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