You can find supplementary information in the corresponding, more detailed Operating Instructions Manual as well as the Safety Manual that comes with instruments with SIL qualification. These manuals are available on our homepage. Operating instructions VEGASON 62 - Foundation Fieldbus: Document-ID 28791 Editing status of the quick setup guide: 2021-06-15 VEGASON 62 • Foundation Fieldbus...
During work on and with the device, the required personal protective equipment must always be worn. Appropriate use VEGASON 62 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.
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" VEGASON 62 • Foundation Fieldbus...
Serial number Move to " www.vega.com" and enter in the search field the serial number of your instrument. 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 •...
Technical data". Fig. 1: Minimum distance to the max. level blocking distance Reference plane Mounting Mount the sensor at least 200 mm (7.874 in) away from the vessel wall. > 200 mm Fig. 2: Mounting on round vessel tops Reference plane Vessel center or symmetry axis VEGASON 62 • Foundation Fieldbus...
10. Connect the shielding to the internal ground terminal, connect the external ground terminal to potential equalisation 11. Tighten the compression nut of the cable entry gland. The seal ring must completely encircle the cable 12. Screw the housing lid back on The electrical connection is finished. VEGASON 62 • Foundation Fieldbus...
I 2 C Fig. 4: Wiring plan - single chamber housing Voltage supply, signal output Wiring plan, double chamber housing Wiring plan I 2 C Fig. 5: Wiring plan - double chamber housing Voltage supply, signal output VEGASON 62 • Foundation Fieldbus...
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. Setup steps Set parameters 1. Go to the menu " Basic adjustment" via the display and adjust- ment module. VEGASON 62 • Foundation Fieldbus...
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The actual level is then calculated on the basis of these entered values. At the same time, the operating range of the sensor is limited from maximum range to the requested range. VEGASON 62 • Foundation Fieldbus...
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3. Confirm " False signal suppression - Change now" with [OK] and select in the below menu " Create new". Enter the actual distance from the sensor to the medium surface. All false signals in this area are detected by the sensor and saved after confirming with [OK]. VEGASON 62 • Foundation Fieldbus...
Max. adjustment Medium Vessel shape 000.0 % 100.0 % Liquid Storage tank 10.000 m(d) 0.000 m(d) 1.245 m(d) 6.789 m(d) Damping Linearisation curve Linear Display Basic adjustment ▶ Display Diagnostics Service Info Displayed value Backlight ► AI-Out Switched off VEGASON 62 • Foundation Fieldbus...
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Date of manufacture Last change using PC < max. 32 characters > VEGASON 6x 24. March 2015 Sensor-TAG (PD_TAG) Serial number Software version 10. April 2015 < max. 32 characters > 12345678 3.80 Sensor characteristics Display now? VEGASON 62 • Foundation Fieldbus...
PIN in the adjustment menu of the sensor, e.g. to " 1111": 1. In the adjustment menu, go to " Service", " PIN": Basic adjustment Display Diagnostics ▶ Service Info Enable? 2. Change sensor PIN and confirm with " OK": 0000 VEGASON 62 • Foundation Fieldbus...
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. VEGASON 62 • Foundation Fieldbus...
Select in the device list the requested device. The message " Con- necting" is displayed. Authenticate For the first connection, the operating device and the sensor must authenticate each other. After successful authentication, the next con- nection functions without authentication. For authentication, enter in the next menu window the 4-digit sensor PIN. 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. 9: Example of an app view - Setup sensor adjustment VEGASON 62 • Foundation Fieldbus...
Ʋ Massive wire, stranded wire 0.2 … 2.5 mm² (AWG 24 … 14) Ʋ Stranded wire with end sleeve 0.2 … 1.5 mm² (AWG 24 … 16) Voltage supply Operating voltage 9 … 32 V DC Operating voltage U with lighting 12 … 32 V DC switched on Power supply by/max. number of sensors 32 VEGASON 62 • Foundation Fieldbus...
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