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Vega VEGACAL 67 Operating Instructions Manual

Capacitive high temperature probe for level measurement of bulk solids
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Operating Instructions
Capacitive high temperature probe for
level measurement of bulk solids
VEGACAL 67
Profibus PA
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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions Capacitive high temperature probe for level measurement of bulk solids VEGACAL 67 Profibus PA Document ID: 31759...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Parameter adjustment with AMS™ and PDM ..............39 Saving the parameterisation data ................... 39 Set up with smartphone/tablet/PC/notebook via Bluetooth ..........40 Preparations ........................40 Connecting ........................41 Sensor parameter adjustment ..................42 9 Maintenance and fault rectification ..................43 VEGACAL 67 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 3 10.2 Disposal ......................... 47 11 Supplement ..........................48 11.1 Technical data ........................ 48 11.2 Device communication Profibus PA ................52 11.3 Dimensions ........................55 11.4 Industrial property rights ....................59 11.5 Trademark ........................59 Editing status: 2020-09-24 VEGACAL 67 • Profibus PA...

  • 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, tip, note This symbol indicates helpful additional information.

  • Page 5: For Your Safety

    During work on and with the device, the required personal protective equipment must always be worn. Appropriate use VEGACAL 67 is a sensor for continuous level measurement. You can find detailed information about the area of application in chapter " Product description".

  • Page 6: Namur Recommendations

    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 67 • Profibus PA...

  • 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 67 consists of the components: • Process fitting with probe • Housing with electronics • Housing cover, optionally available with display and adjustment module VEGACAL 67 •...
  • Page 8 3 Product description Fig. 1: VEGACAL 67 with plastic housing Housing lid Housing with electronics 3 Process fitting Supporting tube Ceramic insulator Type label The type label contains the most important data for identification and use of the instrument: VEGACAL 67 • Profibus PA...
  • 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 The VEGACAL 67 is a level sensor for continuous level measurement of bulk solids at high process temperatures. Functional principle Probe, measured product and vessel wall form an electrical capacitor. The capacitance is influenced by three main factors.

  • Page 11: Adjustment

    3 Product description under info@de.vega.com or by phone from one of the VEGA agencies under the order number "DRIVER.S". Adjustment The instrument can be adjusted with the following adjustment media: • With the display and adjustment module • with the suitable VEGA DTM in conjunction with an adjustment software according to the FDT/DTM standard, e.g.
  • Page 12 VEGACONNECT The interface adapter VEGACONNECT enables the connection of communication-capable instruments to the USB interface of a PC. The VEGADIS 81 is an external display and adjustment unit for VEGA VEGADIS 81 plics sensors. ®...
  • Page 13 3 Product description Screwed flanges are available in different versions according to the Flanges following standards: DIN 2501, EN 1092-1, BS 10, ASME B 16.5, JIS B 2210-1984, GOST 12821-80. VEGACAL 67 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 14: Mounting

    Applying tightening forces on the housing can damage its internal parts. Use the hexagon for screwing in. Protection against mois- Use the recommended cables (see chapter " Connecting to power ture supply") and tighten the cable gland. VEGACAL 67 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 15 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. VEGACAL 67 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 16: Mounting Instructions

    Make sure that the max. permissible tensile load of the suspension cable is not exceeded. The danger of this happening exists particu- larly with very heavy solids and large meas. lengths. The max. permis- sible load is stated in chapter " Technical data". VEGACAL 67 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 17: Connecting To Power Supply

    Note: Prior to setup you have to replace these protective caps with ap- proved cable glands or close the openings with suitable blind plugs. VEGACAL 67 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 18: Connection Procedure

    9. Check the hold of the wires in the terminals by lightly pulling on them 10. Connect the shielding to the internal ground terminal, connect the external ground terminal to potential equalisation VEGACAL 67 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 19: Wiring Plan, Single Chamber Housing

    Fig. 8: 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 67 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 20 Spring-loaded terminals for connection of the external indication VEGADIS Ground terminal for connection of the cable screening Spring-loaded terminals for voltage supply Wiring plan Display I 2 C Fig. 10: Wiring plan - single chamber housing Voltage supply, signal output VEGACAL 67 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 21: Wiring Plan, Double Chamber Housing

    Electronics compartment Display I 2 C 5 6 7 8 Fig. 12: Electronics compartment - double chamber housing Plug connector for VEGACONNECT (I²C interface) Internal connection cable to the connection compartment Terminals for VEGADIS 81 VEGACAL 67 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 22: Wiring Plan - Version Ip66/Ip68, 1 Bar

    Voltage supply, signal output Wiring plan - version IP66/IP68, 1 bar Wire assignment, con- nection cable Fig. 15: Wire assignment, connection cable Brown (+) and blue (-) to power supply or to the processing system Shielding VEGACAL 67 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 23: Set Up With The Display And Adjustment Module Plicscom

    Disassembly is carried out in reverse order. The display and adjustment module is powered by the sensor, an ad- ditional connection is not necessary. Fig. 16: Insert display and adjustment module in the single chamber housing VEGACAL 67 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 24: Adjustment System

    1 s, the value or position changes continuously. When the [OK] and [ESC] keys are pressed simultaneously for more than 5 s, the display returns to the main menu. The menu language is then switched over to " English". VEGACAL 67 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 25: Setup Steps

    The actual level can then be calculated on the basis of these settings. VEGACAL 67 must be installed. A change of level is necessary for this adjustment. In the main menu item " Basic adjustment", the individual submenu items should be selected one after the other and provided with the correct parameter values.
  • Page 26 [->]. Set the requested % value with [+] and save with [OK]. The cursor jumps to the capacitance value. 5. Enter the current capacitance value in pF (displayed below) for the empty vessel corresponding to the percentage value. VEGACAL 67 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 27 " Display". Linearisation curve Linear Enter the requested parameters via the appropriate keys, save your settings and jump to the next menu item with the [->] key. VEGACAL 67 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 28 6 Set up with the display and adjustment module PLICSCOM Caution: Note the following if the VEGACAL 67 with corresponding approval is used as part of an overfill protection system according to WHG (Water Resources Act): If a linearisation curve is selected, the measuring signal is no longer necessarily linear to the filling height.
  • Page 29 The instrument status is displayed in this menu item. If no failure is status detected by the sensor, " OK" will be displayed. If a failure is detected, there will be a sensor-specific flashing fault signal, for example " VEGACAL 67 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 30 "Displayed value" PA-Out was selected. The following displayed values are available in "Out-Scale unit": • Pressure (only with pressure transmitters) VEGACAL 67 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 31 Profibus PA or Foundation Fieldbus a digital value. How to interrupt the simulation: → Push [ESC] Information: The simulation is automatically terminated 10 minutes after the last pressing of a key. Simulation Start simulation? VEGACAL 67 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 32 The following languages are available as of software version 3.50: • Deutsch • English • Français • Espanõl • Pycckuu • Italiano • Netherlands • Japanese • Chinese Language German Copy sensor data With this function VEGACAL 67 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 33 • Read data from the sensor into the display and adjustment module Info In this menu item the most important sensor information can be displayed: • Instrument type • Serial number: 8-digit number, e.g. 12345678 VEGACAL 67 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 34: Menu Schematic

    ▶ Basic adjustment Display Diagnostics Service Info Sensor address Min. adjustment Max. adjustment Linearisation curve 0.00 % 100.00 % linear 0.0 pF 1000.0 pF 82.5 pF 327.4 pF Channel Damping Sensor-TAG PV (lin. perc.) Sensor VEGACAL 67 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 35 Additional PA value Out-Scale-Unit PV-Out-Scale Min. Simulation SV 1 (percent) Volume 0 % = 5.0 hl Start simulation? 100 % = 5000.0 hl Reset Language Copy sensor data Select reset? German Copy sensor data? Enable? VEGACAL 67 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 36: Saving The Parameterisation Data

    The data remain permanently stored there even if the sensor supply fails. The proce- dure is described in menu item " Copy sensor data". VEGACAL 67 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 37: Set Up With Pactware And Other Adjustment Programs

    Schnittstellenadapter VEGACONNECT Sensor VEGACONNECT exter- nally TWIST Fig. 19: Connection via interface adapter VEGACONNECT external I²C bus (com.) interface on the sensor I²C connection cable of VEGACONNECT Schnittstellenadapter VEGACONNECT 4 USB cable to the PC Necessary components: • VEGACAL 67 VEGACAL 67 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 38: Parameter Adjustment With Pactware

    7 Set up with PACTware and other adjustment programs • PC with PACTware and suitable VEGA DTM • VEGACONNECT • Power supply unit or processing system Parameter adjustment with PACTware Prerequisites For parameter adjustment of the instrument via a Windows PC, the configuration software PACTware and a suitable instrument driver (DTM) according to FDT standard are required.

  • Page 39: Parameter Adjustment With Ams™ And Pdm

    It is recommended to document or save the parameter adjustment data. That way they are available for multiple use or service purposes. The VEGA DTM Collection and PACTware in the licensed, profession- al version provide suitable tools for systematic project documentation and storage.

  • Page 40: Set Up With Smartphone/Tablet/Pc/Notebook Via Bluetooth

    The default setting of the sensor PIN is " 0000". First of all you have to change the sensor PIN in the adjustment menu of the sensor, e.g. to " 1111". Use " OK" to switch to the input menu. Basic adjustment Display Diagnostics ▶ Service Info Deactivate permanently? VEGACAL 67 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 41: Connecting

    Bluetooth-capable instru- ments in the area. PC/Notebook Start PACTware and the VEGA project assistant. Select the device search via Bluetooth and start the search function. The device auto- matically searches for Bluetooth-capable devices in the vicinity.

  • Page 42: Sensor Parameter Adjustment

    Sensor parameter adjustment The sensor parameterization is carried out via the adjustment app on the smartphone/tablet or the DTM on the PC/notebook. App view Fig. 22: Example of an app view - Setup sensor adjustment VEGACAL 67 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 43: 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.

  • Page 44: Exchanging The Electronics Module

    Depending on the reason for the fault and the measures taken, the fication steps described in chapter " Set up" may have to be carried out again. Exchanging the electronics module If the electronics module is defective, it can be replaced by the user. VEGACAL 67 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 45: Shortening The Electrode

    Ex approval may be used. If there is no electronics module available on site, one can be ordered from the VEGA agency serving you. Sensor serial number The new electronics module must be loaded with the order data of the sensor.

  • Page 46: 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 67 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 47: 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 67 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 48: Supplement

    Ʋ Sealing, cable gland Ʋ Blind plug, cable gland Process fittings Ʋ Pipe thread, cylindrical (DIN 3852-A) G1½ Cable connected electrically conductive with the gravity weight. Aluminium, stainless steel precision casting and Ex d housing VEGACAL 67 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 49 Damping (63 % of the input variable) 0 … 999 s, adjustable Input variable Measured variable level of non-conductive liquids and solids Measuring principle phase-selective admittance processing (PSA) Measuring range 0 … 3000 pF Measuring frequency 270 kHz VEGACAL 67 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 50 Temperature range with external housing Dielectric constant ≥ 1.5 Electromechanical data - version IP66/IP67 and IP66/IP68 (0.2 bar) Options of the cable entry Ʋ Cable entry M20 x 1.5; ½ NPT Ʋ Cable gland M20 x 1.5; ½ NPT VEGACAL 67 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 51 Ʋ Inspection window Polyester foil Voltage supply Operating voltage 9 … 32 V DC Operating voltage U with lighting 12 … 32 V DC switched on Power supply by DP/PA segment coupler Max. number of sensors VEGACAL 67 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 52: Device Communication Profibus Pa

    GSD file is integrated. The bitmap file is used for symbolic indication of the PA instru- ment in the configuration tool. Galvanic separation between electronics and metal housing parts When used with fulfilled housing protection VEGACAL 67 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 53 Each Profibus instrument gets an unambiguous ident number (ID number) from the Profibus user organisation (PNO). This ID number is also included in the name of the GSD file. For VEGACAL 67 the ID number is 0x076E(hex) and the GSD file CL__076E.GSD. Optionally to this manufacturer- specific GSD file, PNO provides also a general so-called profile-specific GSD file.
  • Page 54 -10 -11 -12 -13 -14 -15 -16 -17 -18 -19 -20 -21 -22 -23 Sign Significant Significant Exponent Significant (Exponent - 127) Value = (-1) (1 + Significant) Fig. 27: Data format of the measured value VEGACAL 67 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 55: Dimensions

    (non-cascade) - active crit- Hi-Hi-Alarm ical alarm - high limited 11.3 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". VEGACAL 67 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 56 ~ 150 mm (5.91") ø 86 mm (3.39") M20x1,5 M20x1,5 Fig. 29: Housing version with protection rating IP66/IP68 (1 bar), (with integrated display and adjustment module the housing is 18 mm/0.71 in higher) Aluminium - single chamber VEGACAL 67 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 57 (1.58") (0.59") Fig. 30: VEGACAL 67, threaded version G1½ A (ISO 228 T1) and 1½ NPT, -50 … +300 °C (-58 … +572 °F) Version -50 … +400 °C (-58 … +752 °F) only with external housing. See supplementary instructions manual "External housing - VEGACAP, VEGACAL"...
  • Page 58 (0.31") ø 15mm (0.59") Fig. 31: VEGACAL 67, ceramic insulated cable probe with crimping sleeve / -50 … +350 °C = Sensor length, see chapter " Technical data" L1 = Supporting tube length, see chapter " Technical data" Only in conjunction with Aluminium or stainless steel housing...

  • Page 59: 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 60 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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