Vega VEGACAL 66 Operating Instructions Manual

Vega VEGACAL 66 Operating Instructions Manual

Capacitive cable electrode for continuous level measurement for connection to a controller
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Capacitive cable electrode for
continuous level measurement
VEGACAL 66
For connection to a controller
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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions Capacitive cable electrode for continuous level measurement VEGACAL 66 For connection to a controller Document ID: 30321...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    How to proceed if a repair is necessary ................26 Dismount..........................27 Dismounting steps......................27 Disposal ......................... 27 Supplement ..........................28 Technical data ........................ 28 Dimensions ........................32 Industrial property rights ....................36 Trademark ........................36 VEGACAL 66 • For connection to a controller...
  • Page 3 Contents Editing status: 2020-09-24 VEGACAL 66 • For connection to a controller...
  • 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

    During work on and with the device, the required personal protective equipment must always be worn. Appropriate use VEGACAL 66 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 6: Installation And Operation In The Usa And Canada

    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" VEGACAL 66 • For connection to a controller...
  • Page 7: Product Description

    Hardware from 1.0.0 • Software from 1.3.0 • Only for instrument versions without SIL qualification Constituent parts The VEGACAL 66 consists of the components: • Process fitting with probe • Housing with electronics • Housing cover, optionally available with display and adjustment module VEGACAL 66 • For connection to a controller...
  • Page 8 3 Product description Fig. 1: VEGACAL 66, cable version with plastic housing Housing lid with integrated display and adjustment module (optional) Housing with electronics 3 Process fitting Type label The type label contains the most important data for identification and use of the instrument: VEGACAL 66 • For connection to a controller...
  • Page 9 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 •...
  • Page 10: Principle Of Operation

    3 Product description Principle of operation Application area VEGACAL 66 is a level sensor for use in non-abrasive liquids and bulk solids. The cable probe is fully insulated. The proven mechanical construc- tion offers high functional safety. Functional principle Probe, measured product and vessel wall form an electrical capacitor.
  • Page 11: Packaging, Transport And Storage

    VEGACONNECT The interface adapter VEGACONNECT enables the connection of communication-capable instruments to the USB interface of a PC. VEGADIS 81 The VEGADIS 81 is an external display and adjustment unit for VEGA plics sensors. ® VEGADIS 82 VEGADIS 82 is suitable for measured value indication and adjustment of sensors with HART protocol.
  • Page 12 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. VEGACAL 66 • For connection to a controller...
  • Page 13: Mounting

    Use the recommended cables (see chapter " Connecting to power ture supply") and tighten the cable gland. You can give your instrument additional protection against moisture penetration by leading the connection cable downward in front of the cable gland. Rain and condensation water can thus drain off. This VEGACAL 66 • For connection to a controller...
  • Page 14 This applies particularly to applications in non-conductive products. In cylindrical tanks, spherical tanks or other asymmetrical tank forms, nonlinear level values are generated due to the varying distance to the vessel wall. Use a concentric tube in non-conductive products or linearize the meas. signal. VEGACAL 66 • For connection to a controller...
  • Page 15: Mounting Instructions

    The gravity weight is isolated from the measuring cable. Make sure that the probe cable is not completely taut. Avoid tensile loads on the cable. Fig. 6: Fasten the probe 1 Gravity weight - Process fitting thread ≤ 2", flange ≤ DN 50 2 Gravity weight - Process fitting thread > 2", flange > DN 50 Eyelet M12 VEGACAL 66 • For connection to a controller...
  • Page 16 For this reason, mount the instrument at a position in the vessel where no disturbances, e.g. from filling openings, agitators, etc., can occur. This applies particularly to instrument versions with a longer probe. Fig. 7: Inflowing medium VEGACAL 66 • For connection to a controller...
  • Page 17: Connecting To Power Supply

    In the case of instrument housings with self-sealing NPT threads, it is not possible to have the cable entries screwed in at the factory. The free openings for the cable glands are therefore covered with red dust protection caps as transport protection. VEGACAL 66 • For connection to a controller...
  • Page 18: Connection Procedure

    8. Check the hold of the wires in the terminals by lightly pulling on them 9. Connect the shielding to the internal ground terminal, connect the external ground terminal to potential equalisation VEGACAL 66 • For connection to a controller...
  • Page 19: Wiring Plan, Single Chamber Housing

    Fig. 9: Material versions, single chamber housing Plastic Aluminium Stainless steel (precision casting) Stainless steel (electro-polished) Filter element for air pressure compensation of all material versions. Blind plug with version IP66/IP68, 1 bar for Aluminium and stainless steel VEGACAL 66 • For connection to a controller...
  • Page 20: Wiring Plan - Version Ip66/Ip68, 1 Bar

    Wiring plan - version IP66/IP68, 1 bar Wire assignment, con- nection cable Fig. 12: Wire assignment, connection cable Brown (+) and blue (-) to power supply or to the processing system Shielding VEGACAL 66 • For connection to a controller...
  • Page 21: Setup With A Controller

    • range 1 (sensitive): 0 … 120 pF • range 2 (standard): 0 … 600 pF • range 3 (less sensitive): 0 … 3000 pF VEGACAL 66 • For connection to a controller...
  • Page 22: Continuous Level Measurement

    When connecting to an analogue input card of a PLC, take note of the operating instructions manual of the input card. The vessel must be as empty as possible for empty adjustment and as full as possible for full adjustment. VEGACAL 66 • For connection to a controller...
  • Page 23 If the indication exceeds 100 % and cannot be reset, you have to set the range selection switch of the probe to the next higher stage. In both cases you have to repeat the adjustment. VEGACAL 66 • For connection to a controller...
  • Page 24: 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 25: Exchanging The Electronics Module

    If there is no electronics module available on site, one can be ordered from the VEGA agency serving you. Assignment The electronics modules are adapted to the respective sensor. You can find a suitable electronics module in the following overview. • CL-E60ZX (without approvals) VEGACAL 66 • For connection to a controller...
  • Page 26: How To Proceed If A Repair Is Necessary

    • Attach the completed form and, if need be, also a safety data sheet outside on the packaging • Please contact the agency serving you to get the address for the return shipment. You can find the agency on our home page www.vega.com. VEGACAL 66 • For connection to a controller...
  • Page 27: Dismount

    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. VEGACAL 66 • For connection to a controller...
  • Page 28: Supplement

    Ʋ Flanges DIN from DN 40, ASME from 2" Weight Ʋ Instrument weight (depending on 0.8 … 4 kg (0.18 … 8.82 lbs) process fitting) Aluminium, stainless steel precision casting and Ex d housing VEGACAL 66 • For connection to a controller...
  • Page 29 1 % of the current measured value Linearity error < 0.25 % of the complete measuring range Ambient conditions Ambient, storage and transport tempera- -40 … +80 °C (-40 … +176 °F) ture VEGACAL 66 • For connection to a controller...
  • Page 30 – 1 x closing cap ½ NPT, 1 x blind plug ½ NPT Voltage supply Operating voltage 12 … 36 V DC Depending on the version M12 x 1, according to ISO 4400, Harting, 7/8" FF. VEGACAL 66 • For connection to a controller...
  • Page 31 IP66/IP68 (0.2 bar) Type 6P casting) IP68 (1 bar) Type 6P Double chamber IP66/IP67 Type 4X IP66/IP68 (0.2 bar) Type 6P IP68 (1 bar) Type 6P Galvanic separation between electronics and metal housing parts VEGACAL 66 • For connection to a controller...
  • Page 32: Dimensions

    Dimensions The following dimensional drawings represent only an extract of all possible versions. Detailed dimensional drawings can be downloaded at www.vega.com/downloads under " Drawings". Housing in protection IP66/IP67 and IP66/IP68; 0.2 bar ~ 69 mm...
  • Page 33 ~ 103 mm (5.91") (4.06") ø 77 mm ø 84 mm (3.03") (3.31") M20x1,5 M20x1,5 M20x1,5 Fig. 18: Housing versions with protection rating IP66/IP68, 1 bar Stainless steel single chamber Aluminium - single chamber VEGACAL 66 • For connection to a controller...
  • Page 34 ø 8 mm (0.32") ø 30 mm (1.18") ø 12 mm (0.47") ø 20 mm (0.79") ø 36 mm (1.42") Fig. 19: VEGACAL 66, threaded version G1 (ISO 228 T1) Sensor length, see chapter "Technical data" Gravity weight - Process fitting thread ≤ 2", flange ≤ DN 50 Gravity weight - Process fitting thread > 2", flange > DN 50 VEGACAL 66 • For connection to a controller...
  • Page 35 9 Supplement ø 16 mm (0.63") ø 27 mm (1.06") Fig. 20: VEGACAL 66, screening tube, for example against strong condensation Length of the screening tube, see chapter "Technical data" VEGACAL 66 • For connection to a controller...
  • Page 36: 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 37 Notes VEGACAL 66 • For connection to a controller...
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  • Page 39 Notes VEGACAL 66 • For connection to a controller...
  • Page 40 Subject to change without prior notice © VEGA Grieshaber KG, Schiltach/Germany 2020 VEGA Grieshaber KG Phone +49 7836 50-0 Am Hohenstein 113...

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