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Vega VEGABAR 86 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions
Submersible pressure transmitter with
ceramic measuring cell
VEGABAR 86
HART and accumulator pack
Document ID: 45040

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions Submersible pressure transmitter with ceramic measuring cell VEGABAR 86 HART and accumulator pack Document ID: 45040...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Diagnosis, asset management and service ................ 38 Maintenance ........................38 Diagnosis memory ......................38 Asset Management function ................... 39 Rectify faults ........................42 Exchanging the electronics module ................43 Software update ......................43 VEGABAR 86 • HART and accumulator pack...
  • Page 3 10.3 Gewerbliche Schutzrechte ..................... 62 10.4 Trademark ........................62 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: 2021-03-31 VEGABAR 86 • HART and accumulator pack...

  • Page 4: Zu Diesem Dokument

    Verwendete Symbolik Document ID Dieses Symbol auf der Titelseite dieser Anleitung weist auf die Docu- ment ID hin. Durch Eingabe der Document ID auf www.vega.com kommen Sie zum Dokumenten-Download. Information, Hinweis, Tipp: Dieses Symbol kennzeichnet hilfreiche Zusatzinformationen und Tipps für erfolgreiches Arbeiten.

  • Page 5: For Your Safety

    During work on and with the device, the required personal protective equipment must always be worn. Appropriate use The VEGABAR 86 is a pressure transmitter for level and gauge measurement. Due to the integrated accumulator the instrument is particularly suitable as a portable measuring system or test sensor for special applications.

  • Page 6: Eu Conformity

    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" VEGABAR 86 • HART and accumulator pack...

  • Page 7: Product Description

    Fig. 1: Layout of the type label (example) Product code Field for approvals Technical data Serial number of the instrument QR code Symbol of the device protection class ID numbers, instrument documentation VEGABAR 86 • HART and accumulator pack...

  • Page 8: Principle Of Operation

    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 9 3 Product description Fig. 2: Level measurement with VEGABAR 86 Measuring system pres- The sensor element is the CERTEC measuring cell with robust ® sure ceramic diaphragm. The process pressure deflects the ceramic diaphragm and causes a capacitance change in the measuring cell. This capacitance change is converted into an electrical signal and outputted as measured value via the output signal.

  • Page 10: Packaging, Transport And Storage

    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 VEGABAR 86 • HART and accumulator pack...

  • Page 11: Accessories

    JIS B 2210-1984, GOST 12821-80. Welded socket, threaded Welded sockets are used to connect the devices to the process, and hygienic adapter threaded and hygienic adapters for easy adaptation of devices with standard threaded fittings, e.g. to hygienic connections on the pro- cess side. VEGABAR 86 • HART and accumulator pack...

  • Page 12: Mounting

    Depending on the device version, tightening can cause dam- age, e. g. to the rotation mechanism of the housing. Avoid damages on the device by lateral forces, for example by vibra- Vibrations tions. It is thus recommended to fix the devices with process fitting VEGABAR 86 • HART and accumulator pack...
  • Page 13 Fig. 4: Temperature ranges Process temperature Ambient temperature Transport and mounting Depending on the transmitter, the VEGABAR 86 is supplied with a protection protective cap or a transport and mounting protection. VEGABAR 86 • HART and accumulator pack...

  • Page 14: Ventilation And Pressure Compensation

    4 Mounting Fig. 5: VEGABAR 86, transport and mounting protection Transmitter Transport and mounting protection Remove this protection after mounting and before setting up the instrument. In case of slightly contaminated measured media, the transport and mounting protection can remain on the instrument as an impact pro- tection during operation.

  • Page 15: Level Measurement

    Level measurement Measurement setup Keep the following in mind when setting up the measuring system: • Do not mount the instrument close to the filling stream or emptying area • Mount the instrument so that it is protected against pressure shocks from the stirrer VEGABAR 86 • HART and accumulator pack...

  • Page 16: Connecting To Power Supply

    Supply room (accumulator) Electronics compartment Electronics compartment 4...20mA 6 7 8 Fig. 8: Electronics compartment - double chamber housing Internal connection to the connection compartment Contact pins for the display and adjustment module VEGABAR 86 • HART and accumulator pack...

  • Page 17: Switch-On Phase

    After pressing the key or changing the mode the yellow LED shows the accumulator status for approximately 10 s as follows: • LED lights = accumulator is full • LED flashes = accumulator should be charged • LED off = accumulator is empty Switch-on phase The instrument is switched on and off by means of a button outside on the housing. VEGABAR 86 • HART and accumulator pack...
  • Page 18 Indication of a status message, e.g. "F 105 Determine measured value" on the display Then the actual measured value is output to the signal cable. The value takes into account settings that have already been carried out, e.g. default setting. VEGABAR 86 • HART and accumulator pack...

  • Page 19: Set Up With The Display And Adjustment Module

    The display and adjustment module is powered by the sensor, an ad- ditional connection is not necessary. Fig. 11: Insertion of the display and adjustment module Note: If you intend to retrofit the instrument with a display and adjustment module for continuous measured value indication, a higher lid with an inspection glass is required. VEGABAR 86 • HART and accumulator pack...

  • Page 20: Adjustment System

    With the Bluetooth version of the display and adjustment module you via magnetic pen can also adjust the instrument with the magnetic pen. The pen oper- ates the four keys of the display and adjustment module right through the closed lid (with inspection window) of the sensor housing. VEGABAR 86 • HART and accumulator pack...

  • Page 21: Measured Value Indication

    In the third view, the selected measured value as well as a second selectable value, e.g. the temperature, are displayed. With the "OK" key you move (during the initial setup of the instrument) to the selection menu "Language". Selection language In this menu item, you can select the national language for further parameterization. VEGABAR 86 • HART and accumulator pack...

  • Page 22: Parameter Adjustment - Quick Setup

    For technically demanding measuring points, you can carry out extended settings in "Extended adjustment". Main menu The main menu is divided into five sections with the following func- tions: Setup: Settings e. g. for measurement loop name, application, units, position correction, adjustment, signal output, disable/enable opera- tion Display: Settings, e.g., for language, measured value display, lighting VEGABAR 86 • HART and accumulator pack...
  • Page 23 Application In this menu item you activate/deactivate the Secondary Device for electronic differential pressure and select the application. VEGABAR 86 can be used for process pressure and level measure- ment. The setting in the delivery status is process pressure measure- ment. The mode can be changed in this adjustment menu. If you have connected no Secondary Device, you confirm this with "Deactivate".
  • Page 24 20 % of the nominal measuring range, then no position correction is possible. VEGABAR 86 always measures pressure independently of the pro- Parameterization example cess variable selected in the menu item " Application". To output the...
  • Page 25 1. Select the menu item "Setup" with [->] and confirm with [OK]. Now select with [->] the menu item "Adjustment", then "Min. adjustment" and confirm with [OK]. 2. Edit the percentage value with [OK] and set the cursor to the requested position with [->]. VEGABAR 86 • HART and accumulator pack...
  • Page 26 Corresponding linearization curves are preprogrammed for these vessels. They represent the correlation between the level per- centage and vessel volume. The linearization applies to the measured value indication and the current output. VEGABAR 86 • HART and accumulator pack...
  • Page 27 In the menu item "Lock/unlock adjustment" you safeguard the sensor parameters against unauthorized or unintentional modifications. This is done by entering a four-digit PIN. The device assumes an approximately constant temperature and static pressure and converts the differential pressure into the flow rate via the characteristic curve extracted by root. VEGABAR 86 • HART and accumulator pack...
  • Page 28 Polish • Czech • Turkish In delivery status, the VEGABAR 86 is set to English. Display value 1 and 2 In this menu item, you define which measured value is displayed. The setting in the delivery status for the display value is "Lin. percent". Display format 1 and 2 In this menu item you define the number of decimal positions with which the measured value is displayed.
  • Page 29 Simulation In this menu item you can simulate measured values. This allows the signal path to be tested, e.g. through downstream indicating instru- ments or the input card of the control system. VEGABAR 86 • HART and accumulator pack...
  • Page 30 Basic settings: Resets the parameter settings, incl. special param- eters, to the default values of the respective instrument. Any pro- grammed linearisation curve as well as the measured value memory are deleted. Note: You can find the default values of the device in chapter "Menu over- view". VEGABAR 86 • HART and accumulator pack...
  • Page 31 Scaling (2) In menu item "Scaling (2)" you define the scaling format on the display and the scaling of the measured level value for 0 % and 100 %. VEGABAR 86 • HART and accumulator pack...
  • Page 32 The setting in the delivery status is "Analogue current output" and the address 00. Device name In this menu item, you can read out the instrument name and the instrument serial number: VEGABAR 86 • HART and accumulator pack...

  • Page 33: Menu Overview

    Measurement loop name Sensor Application Application Level Secondary sensor for electronic differen- Deactivated tial pressure Units Unit of measurement mbar (with nominal measuring range ≤ 400 mbar) bar (with nominal measuring ranges ≥ 1 bar) Temperature unit °C Position correction 0.00 bar VEGABAR 86 • HART and accumulator pack...
  • Page 34 Scaling format 0 % corresponds to 0 l 100 % corresponds to 0 l Special parameters Service-Login No reset Info Menu item Parameter Device name VEGABAR 86 Instrument version Hardware and software version VEGABAR 86 • HART and accumulator pack...

  • Page 35: Saving The Parameterisation Data

    In the display and adjust- If the instrument is equipped with a display and adjustment module, ment module the parameter adjustment data can be saved therein. The procedure is described in menu item "Copy device settings". VEGABAR 86 • HART and accumulator pack...

  • Page 36: Setup With Pactware

    Further setup steps are described in the operating instructions manu- al "DTM Collection/PACTware" attached to each DTM Collection and which can also be downloaded from the Internet. Detailed descrip- tions are available in the online help of PACTware and the DTMs. VEGABAR 86 • HART and accumulator pack...

  • Page 37: Saving The Parameterisation Data

    The standard version is available as a download under www.vega.com/downloads and "Software". The full version is avail- able on CD from the agency serving you. Saving the parameterisation data We recommend documenting or saving the parameterisation data via PACTware.

  • Page 38: Diagnosis, Asset Management And Service

    The requested values and recording conditions are set via a PC with PACTware/DTM or the control system with EDD. Data are thus read out and also reset. Event memory Up to 500 events are automatically stored with a time stamp in the sensor (non-deletable). Each entry contains date/time, event type, event description and value. Event types are for example: • Modification of a parameter VEGABAR 86 • HART and accumulator pack...

  • Page 39: Asset Management Function

    Out of specification: The measured value is unreliable because an instrument specification was exceeded (e.g. electronics temperature). This status message is inactive by default. Maintenance required: Due to external influences, the instrument function is limited. The measurement is affected, but the measured value is still valid. Plan in maintenance for the instrument because a failure is expected in the near future (e.g. due to buildup). This status message is inactive by default. VEGABAR 86 • HART and accumulator pack...
  • Page 40 Send instrument for repair Error in the EEPROM F261 Error during setup Repeat setup Byte 4, Bit 1 of Byte 0 … 5 Error in the instrument Error when carrying out a reset Repeat reset settings VEGABAR 86 • HART and accumulator pack...
  • Page 41 M501 Index markers are not continu- Check linearization table Bit 1 of ously rising, for example illogical Byte 14 … 24 Error in the non-active Delete table/Create new value pairs linearisation table VEGABAR 86 • HART and accumulator pack...

  • Page 42: Rectify Faults

    "Setup" must be carried out again or must be checked for plausibility and completeness. 24 Stunden Service- Sollten diese Maßnahmen dennoch zu keinem Ergebnis führen, Hotline rufen Sie in dringenden Fällen die VEGA Service-Hotline an unter Tel. +49 1805 858550. VEGABAR 86 • HART and accumulator pack...

  • Page 43: Exchanging The Electronics Module

    • 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. VEGABAR 86 • HART and accumulator pack...

  • Page 44: Dismount

    • Loosen the fixing screws • Pull out the complete insert by means of the plastic strap If you have no way to dispose of the old instrument properly, please contact us concerning return and disposal. VEGABAR 86 • HART and accumulator pack...

  • Page 45: Supplement

    Silicone SI 850 R, NBR silicone-free Ʋ Inspection window housing cover Polycarbonate (UL-746-C listed), glass Ʋ Ground terminal 316L External housing - deviating materials Ʋ Housing and socket Plastic PBT (Polyester), 316L Glass with Aluminium and stainless steel precision casting housing VEGABAR 86 • HART and accumulator pack...
  • Page 46 Nominal range Overload capability Maximum pressure Minimum pressure Gauge pressure 0 … +0.025 bar/0 … +2.5 kPa +5 bar/+500 kPa -0.05 bar/-5 kPa Only for 316L with 3A approval Between transmitter and external electronics housing. Data on overload capability apply for reference temperature. VEGABAR 86 • HART and accumulator pack...
  • Page 47 0 … 30 psi 360 psig 0 psi 0 … 150 psi 360 psig 0 psi 0 … 300 psi 360 psig 0 psi 0 … 900 psig 360 psig 0 psi Adjustment ranges Specifications refer to the nominal measuring range, pressure values lower than -1 bar cannot be VEGABAR 86 • HART and accumulator pack...
  • Page 48 Applies to the digital signal output (HART, Profibus PA, Foundation Fieldbus) as well as to the ana- logue current output 4 … 20 mA and refers to the set span. Turn down (TD) is the ratio "nominal measuring range/set span". The thermal change of the zero signal and output span corresponds to the value F in chapter " Calculation of the total deviation (according to DIN 16086)". VEGABAR 86 • HART and accumulator pack...
  • Page 49 Applies also to the analogue 4 … 20 mA current output and refers to the set span. Thermal change, current output < 0.05 %/10 K, max. < 0.15 %, each with -40 … +80 °C (-40 … +176 °F) The thermal change of the current output corresponds to the value F in chapter " Calculation of the total deviation (according to DIN 16086)". VEGABAR 86 • HART and accumulator pack...
  • Page 50 0 … 350 psig Ambient conditions Version Ambient temperature Storage and transport temperature Version with connection tube -40 … +80 °C (-40 … +176 °F) -60 … +80 °C (-76 … +176 °F) Version with suspension cable FEP, -20 … +80 °C (-4 … +176 °F) -20 … +80 °C (-4 … +176 °F) Version with suspension cable PE -20 … +60 °C (-4 … +140 °F) -20 … +60 °C (-4 … +140 °F) VEGABAR 86 • HART and accumulator pack...
  • Page 51 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 Depending on the instrument version 2 g with housing version stainless steel double chamber IP66/IP68 (0.2 bar), only with absolute pressure. VEGABAR 86 • HART and accumulator pack...
  • Page 52 Ʋ Output Via the respective output signal External battery charger Mains voltage 100 … 240 V AC Output voltage 24 V DC Max. output current (short-circuit proof) 500 mA Load current limitation 70 mA DC plug (inside plus, outside minus) 2.1 mm VEGABAR 86 • HART and accumulator pack...
  • Page 53 Single chamber IP66/IP67 Type 4X ing) IP66/IP68 (0.2 bar) Type 6P IP68 (1 bar) Double chamber IP66/IP67 Type 4X IP66/IP68 (0.2 bar) Type 6P Stainless steel Transmitter, version with exter- IP68 (25 bar) nal housing Galvanic separation between electronics and metal housing parts Protection rating IP66/IP68 (0.2 bar) only in conjunction with absolute pressure. VEGABAR 86 • HART and accumulator pack...

  • Page 54: Dimensions

    The following dimensional drawings represent only an extract of the possible versions. Detailed dimensional drawings can be downloaded at www.vega.com under " Downloads" and " Drawings". The instrument versions are shown with single chamber housing, however are designed with the...
  • Page 55 8 mm (0.12") (0.32") 110 mm x 90 mm (4.33" x 3.54") Fig. 21: VEGABAR 86, IP68 version with external housing Lateral cable outlet Axial cable outlet Plastic single chamber Stainless steel single chamber Seal 2 mm (0.079 in), (only with 3A approval)
  • Page 56 ø 29 mm (0.32") (1.14") ø 32 mm (1.26") Fig. 22: VEGABAR 86, sensor 32 mm with straining clamp With threaded fitting G1½ (1½ NPT) With thread G1½ (1½ NPT) with direct cable outlet VEGABAR 86 • HART and accumulator pack...
  • Page 57 1NPT ø 8 mm (0.32") ø 22 mm (0.87") Fig. 23: VEGABAR 86, sensor 22 mm with straining clamp With threaded fitting G1½ (1½ NPT) With thread G1½ (1½ NPT) with direct cable outlet VEGABAR 86 • HART and accumulator pack...
  • Page 58 ø 44 mm ø 37 mm (1.73") (1.46") Fig. 24: VEGABAR 86, plastic versions PVDF, with threaded fitting G1½ (1½ NPT) PVDF, with thread G1½ (1½ NPT) PE coated, with thread G1½ (1½ NPT) VEGABAR 86 • HART and accumulator pack...
  • Page 59 4xø0.63 " 6 " 0.12 " 0.12 " 4" 10" 1 .25" 7.87 " 8xø0.63 " 6.19 " Fig. 25: VEGABAR 86, flange connection Flanges according to DIN 2501 Flanges according to ASME B16.5 VEGABAR 86 • HART and accumulator pack...
  • Page 60 (2.52") ø 92 mm (3.62") ø 8 mm (0.32") ø 32 mm (1.26") Fig. 26: VEGABAR 86, hygienic fittings Clamp 2" (ø64 mm) PN 16 DIN 32676, ISO 2852 Slotted nut DN 50 VEGABAR 86 • HART and accumulator pack...
  • Page 61 SW 27 mm SW 41 mm (1.06") (1.61") G½ ø 22 mm G¼ (0.87 ") Fig. 27: VEGABAR 86, threaded version Thread G½ internal G¼ Thread ½ NPT, hole ø 11 mm Thread G1 VEGABAR 86 • HART and accumulator pack...

  • Page 62: Gewerbliche Schutzrechte

    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 63 Level measurement 15 Linearisation 26 Maintenance 38 Measured value memory 38 Measurement setup – In the open vessel 15 NAMUR NE 107 39 Peak value indicator 29 Position correction 24 Pressure compensation 15 VEGABAR 86 • HART and accumulator pack...
  • Page 64 Subject to change without prior notice © VEGA Grieshaber KG, Schiltach/Germany 2021 VEGA Grieshaber KG Am Hohenstein 113 Phone +49 7836 50-0 77761 Schiltach E-mail: info.de@vega.com...

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