How to proceed if a repair is necessary ................18 Dismount..........................19 Dismounting steps......................19 Disposal ......................... 19 Supplement ..........................20 Technical data ........................ 20 Dimensions ........................23 Industrial property rights ....................27 Trademark ........................27 VEGAMIP T61 • Emitting unit...
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Contents 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: 2020-05-20 VEGAMIP T61 • Emitting unit...
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.
K band range. The low transmitting power lies far below the internationally permitted limit value. When the instrument is used correctly, it presents no danger to human health. It may be operated without restriction outside of closed vessels. VEGAMIP T61 • Emitting unit...
Installations in Canada shall comply with the relevant requirements of the Canadian Electrical Code. Environmental instructions Protection of the environment is one of our most important duties. That is why we have introduced an environment management system VEGAMIP T61 • Emitting unit...
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2 For your safety 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" VEGAMIP T61 • Emitting unit...
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 DataMatrix code on the type label of the instrument or •...
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Process fitting Several antenna versions are available for different applications. Fig. 2: Antenna versions Threaded version, internal horn antenna with PTFE cover Plastic encapsulated antenna with PP cover Horn antenna (316L) VEGAMIP 61 with angled antenna extension Encapsulated horn antenna with PTFE cover VEGAMIP T61 • Emitting unit...
Protective cover The protective cover protects the sensor housing against soiling and intense heat from solar radiation. Flanges Screwed flanges are available in different versions according to the following standards: DIN 2501, EN 1092-1, BS 10, ASME B 16.5, JIS B 2210-1984, GOST 12821-80. VEGAMIP T61 • Emitting unit...
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40, 60, 80 100 and 150 mm (1.57, 2.36, 3.15, 3.94, 5.91 in). Fig. 5: VEGAMIP 61 with mounting adapter "High temperature with extension" -40 … +450 °C (-40 … +842 °F) VEGAMIP T61 • Emitting unit...
Make sure that during installation or maintenance no moisture or dirt can get inside the instrument. To maintain the housing protection, make sure that the housing lid is closed during operation and locked, if necessary. VEGAMIP T61 • Emitting unit...
The dust protection caps do not provide sufficient protection against moisture. Prior to setup you have to replace these protective caps with ap- proved cable glands or close the openings with suitable blind plugs. Mounting instructions Mounting You can find the mounting instructions for VEGAMIP 61 in the operat- ing instructions of the receiving unit. VEGAMIP T61 • Emitting unit...
Note: Prior to setup you have to replace these protective caps with ap- proved cable glands or close the openings with suitable blind plugs. VEGAMIP T61 • Emitting unit...
The terminal block is pluggable and can be removed from the electronics. To do this, lift the terminal block with a small screwdriver and pull it out. When reinserting the terminal block, you should hear it snap in. VEGAMIP T61 • Emitting unit...
5 Connecting to power supply Wiring plan, single chamber housing Wiring plan Connect VEGAMIP 61 as follows. Fig. 7: Wiring plan emitting unit - VEGAMIP 61 (transmitter) Voltage supply VEGAMIP T61 • Emitting unit...
6 Setup Setup Adjustment elements You can find the adjustment of VEGAMIP 61 in the operating instructions of the VEGAMIP R61 (receiving unit). VEGAMIP T61 • Emitting unit...
Clean the instrument and pack it damage-proof • Attach the completed form and, if need be, also a safety data sheet outside on the packaging • Ask the agency serving you to get the address for the return ship- ment. You can find the agency on our homepage. VEGAMIP T61 • Emitting unit...
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. VEGAMIP T61 • Emitting unit...
Plastic housing: Polycarbonate (UL746-C listed) (optional for relay version) Metal housing: Glass Ʋ Ground terminal 316L Ʋ Cable gland PA, stainless steel, brass Ʋ Sealing, cable gland Aluminium, stainless steel precision casting and Ex d housing VEGAMIP T61 • Emitting unit...
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Ʋ VEGAMIP 61, plastic encapsulated -1 … 2 bar/-100 … 200 kPa (-14.5 … 29 psig) antenna with PP cover Ʋ VEGAMIP 61, horn antenna (316L) -1 … 40 bar/-100 … 4000 kPa (-14.5 … 580 psig) Outside the specified beam angle, the energy of the radar signal has a level of -3 dB (50 %). Note max. pressure of the process fitting. VEGAMIP T61 • Emitting unit...
M20x1,5 M20x1,5/ M20x1,5/ M20x1,5/ ½ NPT ½ NPT ½ NPT M20x1,5/ ½ NPT Fig. 8: Housing versions Plastic single chamber Stainless steel single chamber (electropolished) Stainless steel single chamber (precision casting) Aluminium - single chamber VEGAMIP T61 • Emitting unit...
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SW 60 mm (1.42") 1½ NPT G1½ A Fig. 9: VEGAMIP 61, internal horn antenna (threaded version) Internal horn antenna with PTFE cover, threaded version G1½ Internal horn antenna with PTFE cover, threaded version 1½ NPT VEGAMIP T61 • Emitting unit...
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