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During work on and with the device, the required personal protective equipment must always be worn. Appropriate use The VEGAPOINT 31 is a sensor for point level detection. 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.
USA and Canada. Safety instructions for Ex areas For Ex applications, only devices with corresponding Ex approval may be used. Observe the Ex-specific safety instructions. These are an integral part of the operating instructions and are enclosed with every device with Ex approval. VEGAPOINT 31 • Transistor with IO-Link...
This operating instructions manual applies to the following instrument instructions versions: • Hardware version from 1.0.0 • Software version from 1.3.0 Constituent parts The VEGAPOINT 31 consists of the components: • Housing with integrated electronics • Process fitting • Plug (optional) Fig. 1: VEGAPOINT 31...
Alternatively, you can find all via your smartphone: • Scan the QR-code on the type label of the device or • Enter serial number manually in the VEGA Tools app (available free of charge in the respective stores) Principle of operation Anwendungsbereich Der VEGAPOINT 31 ist ein kapazitiver Grenzstandsensor zur Grenz- standerfassung.
Buildup is ignored to a certain degree and therefore has no influence on the measurement. Adjustment Local adjustment The switching status of VEGAPOINT 31 can be checked from outside (LED illuminated ring). Note: The LED illuminated ring is not available for device versions with full metal housing.
Unless otherwise indicated, the packages must be stored only under the following conditions: • Not in the open • Dry and dust free • Not exposed to corrosive media • Protected against solar radiation • Avoiding mechanical shock and vibration VEGAPOINT 31 • Transistor with IO-Link...
The instructions for the listed accessories can be found in the down- load area on our homepage. Threaded and hygienic Various threaded and hygienic sockets are available for devices with socket threaded version. You can find further information in the "Technical data" Schutzhaube Bei Geräten mit Staub-Ex-Zulassung muss das Gehäuse vor äußerer Beschädigung geschützt werden. Verwenden Sie dazu die optionale Schutzhaube. VEGAPOINT 31 • Transistor with IO-Link...
• Chemical properties of the medium • Abrasion and mechanical influences Schaltpunkt Der VEGAPOINT 31 kann in jeder beliebigen Lage eingebaut werden. Das Gerät muss lediglich so montiert werden, dass sich der Sensor auf Höhe des gewünschten Schaltpunktes befindet. Fig. 4: Einbaubeispiele Obere Füllstandsdetektion (max.) als Überlaufschutz Untere Füllstandsdetektion (min.) als Trockenlaufschutz Trockenlaufschutz (min.) für eine Pumpe...
Gerät und führen Sie das Kabel seitlich oder nach oben durch die Schutzhaube. Setzen Sie die Schutzhaube gemäß folgender Abbildung um das Gerätegehäuse und befestigen Sie die beiden Hälften mit den beilieg- enden Schrauben (1 Nm/0.74 lb ft). VEGAPOINT 31 • Transistor with IO-Link...
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4 Mounting Fig. 5: Montage der Schutzhaube Schutzhaube - 1. Hälfte Schutzhaube - 2. Hälfte Befestigungsschrauben (2 Stück) VEGAPOINT 31 VEGAPOINT 31 • Transistor with IO-Link...
EN 61326-1 for industrial areas, shielded cable should be used. Connecting Instrument versions Fig. 6: Instrument versions Device version with housing 316L and plastic Device version with full metal housing 316L 360° status indication VEGAPOINT 31 • Transistor with IO-Link...
Contact, plug connector Function/Polarity Voltage supply/+ Transistor output 2 Voltage supply/- Transistor output 1/IO-Link Switch-on phase After switching on, the device first carries out a self-test in which the function of the electronics is checked. The current measured value is then output on the signal cable. VEGAPOINT 31 • Transistor with IO-Link...
If this document is lost, the emergency device code can be retrieved from your personal contact person after legitimation. The storage and transmission of the device codes is always encrypt- ed (SHA 256 algorithm). VEGAPOINT 31 • Transistor with IO-Link...
" PINs and Codes". This greatly simplifies the use of additional adjust- ment tools, as all Bluetooth access and device codes are automati- cally synchronized when connected to the " myVEGA" account VEGAPOINT 31 • Transistor with IO-Link...
There are several ways to operate the device. The Bluetooth version (optional) of the instrument enables a wireless connection to standard adjustment units. This can be smartphones/ Default setting Default setting Default setting Output 1 VEGAPOINT 31 • Transistor with IO-Link...
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0,5 s Schaltausgang 2 Schaltpunkt (SP2) 85 % Schaltverzögerung (DS2) 0,5 s Rückschaltpunkt (RP2) 83 % Rückschaltverzögerung (DR2) 0,5 s Anzeige Helligkeit LED-Leuchtring 100 % Signalisierung NAMUR NE 107 Störung Schaltausgang Gelb Betriebszustand Grün Only for "User-defined" application VEGAPOINT 31 • Transistor with IO-Link...
• User-defined Note: The selection of the application has a considerable influence on all other menu items. Keep in mind that as you continue with the param- eter adjustment, individual menu items are only optionally available. Standard (level detection) • Uncovered Only DTM adjustment VEGAPOINT 31 • Transistor with IO-Link...
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Only when the reset point (RP) is reached does the output switch back. If the measured variable moves between switching and reset point, the state of the output does not change. VEGAPOINT 31 • Transistor with IO-Link...
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Window High (FH) and Window Low (FL). If the measured variable leaves the window, the output returns to its previous state. If the measured variable moves within the window, the state of the output does not change. VEGAPOINT 31 • Transistor with IO-Link...
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The setting is a degree for the sensitivity of the sensor tip. Switching delay (DS1) The switching delay (DS) extends the reaction time until the sensor is switched over when the sensor tip is covered. VEGAPOINT 31 • Transistor with IO-Link...
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• Failure/malfunction - Red • Operating status/output 1 closed - Yellow • Operating status/output 1 open - Green In addition there are the following status indications: • Simulation - red flashing • Maintenance required - green flashing VEGAPOINT 31 • Transistor with IO-Link...
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Units In this menu item you can define the temperature unit of the device (UNI). • °C • °F 7.4.3 Diagnostics Status In this menu item you can retrieve the status of the device. • Device status • Status outputs VEGAPOINT 31 • Transistor with IO-Link...
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In this menu item you can simulate the function of the two switching outputs separately. Note: Make sure the connected downstream devices are activated during the simulation. First select the desired switching output and start the simulation. Then select the desired switching state. VEGAPOINT 31 • Transistor with IO-Link...
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Hardware version • Software version • Factory calibration date • Device Revision Sensor characteristics In this menu item you can retrieve the sensor features of the device. • Order texts • Instrument version • Electronics VEGAPOINT 31 • Transistor with IO-Link...
• Operating system: Android 5.1 or newer • Bluetooth 4.0 LE or newer Download the VEGA Tools app from the " Apple App Store", " Goog- le Play Store" or " Baidu Store" to your smartphone or tablet. Connecting Connecting Start the adjustment app and select the function "...
The sensor adjustment menu is divided into two halves: On the left you'll find the navigation section with the menus " Setup", " Diagnosis" and others. The selected menu item, recognisable by the colour change, is dis- played in the right half. Fig. 11: Example of an app view - Setup VEGAPOINT 31 • Transistor with IO-Link...
Enter Bluetooth access For authentication, enter in the next menu window the 6-digit code Bluetooth access code: Fig. 12: Enter Bluetooth access code VEGAPOINT 31 • Transistor with IO-Link...
The sensor adjustment menu is divided into two halves: On the left you'll find the navigation section with the menus " Setup", " Display", " Diagnosis" and others. The selected menu item, recognisable by the colour change, is dis- played in the right half. Fig. 13: Example of a DTM view - Setup VEGAPOINT 31 • Transistor with IO-Link...
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 also available outside normal working hours, seven days a week around the clock.
Function check - orange Maintenance required - blue Failure: Due to a malfunction in the instrument, a fault message is output. This status message is always active. It cannot be deactivated by the user. VEGAPOINT 31 • Transistor with IO-Link...
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Finish simulation Simulation active Wait for the automatic end after 60 mins. Out of specification Code Cause Rectification Text message S600 Temperature of the electronics in the Check ambient temperature non-specified range Impermissible electronics Insulate electronics temperature VEGAPOINT 31 • Transistor with IO-Link...
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. VEGAPOINT 31 • Transistor with IO-Link...
11.2 Disposal The device is made of recyclable materials. For this reason, it should be disposed of by a specialist recycling company. Observe the ap- plicable national regulations. VEGAPOINT 31 • Transistor with IO-Link...
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 observ- ing the environmental instructions in chapters " Packaging, transport and Lagestoragerung", " Disposal" of these operating instructions. VEGAPOINT 31 • Transistor with IO-Link...
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Output variable - Transistor output/IO-Link Output signal Transistor output NPN/PNP Output signal IO-Link acc. to IEC 61131-9 Connection technology Three-wire Load current max. 250 mA Overload resistance Short-circuit resistance Permanently Switching voltage < 34 V DC VEGAPOINT 31 • Transistor with IO-Link...
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IP66/IP68 (0.2 bar)/IP69 NEMA 6P Altitude above sea level up to 5000 m (16404 ft) Overvoltage category Protection class Pollution degree Depending on the local conditions; with M12 x 1 plug stainless steel (closed full metal housing) effective range up to approx. 5 m (16.40 ft) Depending on the instrument version VEGAPOINT 31 • Transistor with IO-Link...
0 (LSB) Sensor X-value 0.1 % (frequency) Temperature in °C, resolution 0.1 K Out2 Out1 Formats Value Type Out1 1 Bit Boolean Out2 1 Bit Boolean Temperature 14 Bit Integer X-value 16 Bit Integer VEGAPOINT 31 • Transistor with IO-Link...
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Software Re- 0x0017 String vision Application 0x0018 Max. 31 String Sensor Specific Tag FunctionTag 0x0019 Max. 31 String LocationTag 0x001A Max. 31 String Device Status 36 0x0024 unsigned8[2] Detailed De- 0x0025 unsigned8[12] RO vice Status VEGAPOINT 31 • Transistor with IO-Link...
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0 = HNO, 1=HNC 2 = FNO, 3=FNC Brightness illuminated ring 0x0115 Unsigned8 0 … 100% (LED) in 10 % steps Signalling 0x0116 Unsigned8 0 = Individual sig- nalling 1 = acc. to NA- MUR NE 107 VEGAPOINT 31 • Transistor with IO-Link...
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Individual Signal- ling - switching output Temperature unit (TMP) 0x0123 Float 1001 = °C 1002 = °F Bluetooth access code 0x0124 String (BT) Protection of parameter 0x0125 Unsigned8 0 = deactivated adjustment 1= activated VEGAPOINT 31 • Transistor with IO-Link...
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1 = Closed Output 2 0x0135 Unsigned16 RO 0 = Open 1 = Closed Device name 0x0136 String Serial number 0x0137 String Hardware version 0x0138 String Software version 0x0139 String Device revision 0x013A Unsigned16 RO VEGAPOINT 31 • Transistor with IO-Link...
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ISDU (hex) Access Factory Reset 0x082 Reset Pointer - Resonance Frequency 0x0A1 Reset Pointer - Measuring Cell Temperature 0x0A3 Reset Pointer - Electronic Temperature 0x0A4 Uncovered 0x0A5 Covered 0x0A6 Accepting and activating taught-in settings 0x0AC VEGAPOINT 31 • Transistor with IO-Link...
ø 18 mm (0.71") (0.71") Fig. 15: VEGAPOINT 31, Standardausführung - Gewinde mit M12 x 1-Stecker Gewinde G½, G¾, G1 (DIN ISO 228/1) mit M12 x 1-Steckeranschluss Gewinde G½, G¾, G1 (DIN ISO 228/1) mit M12 x 1-Steckeranschlusss - Vollmetallausführung Gewinde ½...
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