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Vega VEGABAR 28 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions
Pressure sensor with ceramic measuring
cell
VEGABAR 28
Two-wire 4 ... 20 mA
Document ID: 57086

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions Pressure sensor with ceramic measuring cell VEGABAR 28 Two-wire 4 … 20 mA Document ID: 57086...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Menu overview ........................30 10 Diagnostics and servicing ....................31 10.1 Maintenance ........................31 10.2 Rectify faults ........................31 10.3 Diagnosis, fault messages ..................... 32 10.4 Status messages according to NE 107 ................32 VEGABAR 28 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA...
  • Page 3 13 Supplement ..........................38 13.1 Technical data ........................ 38 13.2 Dimensions ........................45 13.3 Industrial property rights ....................50 13.4 Hash function acc. to mbed TLS ..................50 13.5 Trademark ........................50 Editing status: 2019-10-10 VEGABAR 28 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA...

  • 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 The VEGABAR 28 is a pressure transmitter for process pressure and hydrostatic 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: Eu Conformity

    Canadian Electrical Code. 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. VEGABAR 28 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA...

  • Page 7: Product Description

    The respective scope of delivery results from the order specification. Scope of this operating This operating instructions manual applies to the following instrument instructions versions: • Hardware version from 1.0.0 • Software version from 1.1.0 VEGABAR 28 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA...
  • Page 8 Sensor type and serial number Field for approvals Technical data Assignment Number or DataMatrix code for Bluetooth access QR code for device documentation Documents and software Move to "www.vega.com" and enter in the search field the serial number of your instrument. VEGABAR 28 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA...

  • Page 9: Principle Of Operation

    Enter serial number manually in the VEGA Tools app (available free of charge in the respective stores) Principle of operation Application area VEGABAR 28 is suitable for applications in virtually all industries. It is used for the measurement of the following pressure types. • Gauge pressure •...
  • Page 10 Fig. 5: Recessed installation of the measuring cell (example: manometer con- nection G½) Measuring cell Lateral measuring cell seal Front measuring cell seal Diaphragm 5 Process fitting Front flush installation The front-flush installation is particularly suitable for applications with viscous or abrasive media and for buildup. VEGABAR 28 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA...

  • Page 11: Adjustment

    Front measuring cell seal Diaphragm Adjustment Wireless adjustment Devices with integrated Bluetooth module can be adjusted wirelessly via standard adjustment tools: • Smartphone/tablet (iOS or Android operating system) • PC/notebook (Windows operating system) VEGABAR 28 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA...

  • Page 12: Packaging, Transport And Storage

    Not exposed to corrosive media • Protected against solar radiation • Avoiding mechanical shock and vibration Storage and transport The permissible storage and transport temperatures can be found in temperature chapter "Supplement - Technical data - Ambient conditions" VEGABAR 28 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA...

  • Page 13: Accessories

    Welded sockets are used to connect the sensors to the process. adapters Threaded adapters enable simple adaptation of sensors with stand- ard threaded fittings, e.g. to process-side hygiene connections. Mounting accessories The suitable mounting accessories for VEGABAR 28 includes si- phons, blocking valves and measuring instrument holders. VEGABAR 28 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA...

  • Page 14: Mounting

    Use a suitable connection cable (see chapter "Connecting to power supply") • Tighten the cable gland or plug connector • Lead the connection cable downward in front of the cable entry or plug connector VEGABAR 28 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA...
  • Page 15 This applies mainly to outdoor installations, in areas where high humidity is expected (e.g. through cleaning processes) and on cooled or heated vessels. Make sure that the degree of contamination specified in chapter "Technical data" meets the existing ambient conditions. Ventilation and pressure Ventilation and pressure compensation for VEGABAR 28 are provided compensation by an air-permeable, moisture-blocking filter element. Fig. 9: Position of the filter element Filter element For effective ventilation, the filter element must always be free of buildup.

  • Page 16: Process Pressure Measurement

    Fig. 11: Measurement setup for process pressure measurement of gases in pipelines VEGABAR 28 Blocking valve Pipeline In vapours Keep the following in mind when setting up the measuring system: • Connect via a siphon VEGABAR 28 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA...
  • Page 17 Mount the instrument below the measuring point The effective pressure line is always filled with liquid and gas bubbles can bubble up to the process line. Fig. 13: Measurement setup for process pressure measurement of liquids in pipelines VEGABAR 28 Blocking valve Pipeline VEGABAR 28 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA...

  • Page 18: Level Measurement

    Mount the instrument below the min. level • 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 Fig. 14: Measurement setup for level measurement VEGABAR 28 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA...

  • Page 19: Connecting To Power Supply

    ISO 4400 1. Loosen the screw on the rear of the plug connector 2. Remove the plug connector and seal from VEGABAR 28 3. Remove the plug insert from the plug housing VEGABAR 28 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA...
  • Page 20 Plug insert Plug seal 7. Snap the plug insert into the plug housing and insert the sensor seal 8. Plug the plug insert with seal to VEGABAR 28 and tighten the screw The electrical connection is finished. ISO 4400 plug with Proceed as follows: hinged cover 1.
  • Page 21 9. Tighten the screws on the strain relief and cable entry 10. Hook in the cover and push onto the plug connection, tighten cover screw 11. Plug the plug insert with seal to VEGABAR 28 and tighten the screw VEGABAR 28 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA...

  • Page 22: Wiring Plan

    Seal ring Terminal insert Plug housing Wiring plan M12 x 1 plug Fig. 20: Wiring plan - two-wire 4 … 20 mA - M12 x 1 plug Voltage supply and signal output Contact, plug connector Function/Polarity Voltage supply, signal output/+ Free Voltage supply, signal output/- Free VEGABAR 28 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA...

  • Page 23: Switch-On Phase

    Voltage supply, signal output/- Switch-on phase After switching on, the device first carries out a self-check: • Internal check of the electronics • The output signal jumps to the set fault current The current measured value is then output on the signal cable. VEGABAR 28 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA...

  • Page 24: Access Protection

    The device code is also stored in the adjustment tool. However, it must be re-entered for each unlocking. When using the VEGA Tools app, the stored device code is then suggested to the user for unlocking.
  • Page 25 "Emergency codes". If this document is lost, the emergency device unlock code can be retrieved from your VEGA contact person after legitimation. The storage and transmission of the device codes is always encrypted (SHA 256 algorithm).

  • Page 26: Setup With Smartphone/Tablet (Bluetooth)

    Play Store" or "Baidu Store" to your smartphone or tablet. Connecting Connecting … Start the VEGA Tools app and select the function "Setup". The smart- phone/tablet searches automatically for Bluetooth-capable instru- ments in the area. The message "Searching …" is displayed.

  • Page 27: Sensor Parameter Adjustment

    Enter parameters 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. 24: Example of an app view - Setup sensor adjustment VEGABAR 28 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA...

  • Page 28: Setup With Pc/Notebook (Bluetooth)

    Older systems do not always have an integrated Bluetooth LE. In these cases, a Bluetooth USB adapter is required. Activate the Bluetooth USB adapter via the VEGA project assistant (see supplementary instructions "Bluetooth USB adapter"). After activating the integrated Bluetooth or the Bluetooth USB adapt- er, devices with Bluetooth are found and created in the project tree.

  • Page 29: Parameter Adjustment

    (DTM) according to FDT standard are required. The latest PACTware version as well as all available DTMs are compiled in a DTM Collec- tion. The DTMs can also be integrated into other frame applications according to FDT standard. Fig. 26: Example of a DTM view - Adjustment current output VEGABAR 28 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA...

  • Page 30: Menu Overview

    Protection of the parameterization Reset Diagnostics Menu item Code acc. to Basic setting VDMA 24574-1 Status Parameter modification counter Min. value pointer function Last values Max. value pointer function Sensor information INF, HW, SW Simulation VEGABAR 28 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA...

  • Page 31: Diagnostics And Servicing

    • Checking the output signal • Treatment of measurement errors A smartphone/tablet with the VEGA Tools app or a PC/notebook with the software PACTware and the suitable DTM offer you further com- prehensive diagnostic possibilities. In many cases, the causes can be determined in this way and the faults eliminated.

  • Page 32: Diagnosis, Fault Messages

    2 Out of specification - yellow 3 Function check - orange 4 Maintenance - 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. VEGABAR 28 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA...
  • Page 33 Carry out a reset values Error in the instrument set- tings Function check Code Cause Rectification Text message C700 A simulation is active Finish simulation Simulation active Wait for the automatic end after 60 mins. VEGABAR 28 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA...

  • Page 34: Software Update

    In case of repair, proceed as follows: • Print and fill out one form per instrument • 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 VEGABAR 28 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA...
  • Page 35 10 Diagnostics and servicing • Ask the agency serving you to get the address for the return ship- ment. You can find the agency on our homepage. VEGABAR 28 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA...

  • Page 36: Dismount

    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. VEGABAR 28 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA...

  • Page 37: Certificates And Approvals

    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 28 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA...

  • Page 38: Supplement

    Ʋ Contact surface German silver Ʋ Plug seal Silicone Direct cable outlet Ʋ Cable enclosure PBT/PC, 1.4404 Ʋ Cable Weight approx. 0.25 kg (0.55 lbs) Torques Max. torque for process fitting (examples) Ʋ Clamp 5/10 Nm (3.688/7.376 lbf ft) VEGABAR 28 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA...
  • Page 39 0 … 25 bar/0 … 2500 kPa +130 bar/+13000 kPa 0 bar abs. 0 … 60 bar/0 … 6000 kPa +200 bar/+20000 kPa 0 bar abs. Data on overload capability apply for reference temperature. VEGABAR 28 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA...
  • Page 40 Output variable - two-wire 4 … 20 mA Output signal 4 … 20 mA - passive Connection technology Two-wire Range of the output signal 3.8 … 20.5 mA Signal resolution 5 µA VEGABAR 28 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA...
  • Page 41 860 … 1060 mbar/86 … 106 kPa (12.5 … 15.4 psig) Determination of characteristics Limit point adjustment according to IEC 61298-2 Characteristic curve Linear Reference installation position upright, diaphragm points downward Influence of the installation position < 0.2 mbar/20 Pa (0.003 psig) VEGABAR 28 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA...
  • Page 42 Sinusoidal vibrations Class 4M8 acc. to IEC 60271-3-4 Impacts 50 g, 2.3 ms according to EN 60068-2-27 (mechanical shock) In the compensated temperature range 0 … +100 °C (+32 … +212 °F). VEGABAR 28 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA...
  • Page 43 (104 °F) 0 °C (32 °F) 90 °C 100 °C (194 °F) (212 °F) Fig. 31: Temperature derating VEGABAR 28, with activated Bluetooth communication Process temperature Ambient temperature SIP process temperature (SIP = Sterilization in place) Instrument configuration suitable for vapour i.e. measuring cell seal EPDM or FFKM (Perlast G75S). Vapour stratification up to 1 h +135 °C (+275 °F) Process pressure Process pressures >...
  • Page 44 24 V DC (18 V < U < 35 V) ≤ 1.0 V (16 … 400 Hz) Load resistor Ʋ Calculation )/0.022 A Ʋ Example - for U = 24 V DC (24 V - 12 V)/0.022 A = 545 Ω MWP: Maximum Working Pressure VEGABAR 28 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA...

  • Page 45: Dimensions

    (1.42") (1.42") (1.42") Fig. 32: Connection technology VEGABAR 28 Plug connector M12 x 1 Plug connector according to ISO 4400 Plug connector according to ISO 4400 with hinged cover Direct cable outlet VEGABAR 28 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA...
  • Page 46 DU Thread G½ (EN 837), manometer connection C2 Thread M20 x 1.5 (EN 837), manometer connection LF Thread ½ NPT, inside ¼ NPT (ASME B1.20.1) Thread ¼ NPT (ASME B1.20.1) CS Thread G½, inside G¼ A (ISO 228-1), Duplex (1.4462) DQ Thread G½, inside G¼ A (ISO 228-1), PVDF VEGABAR 28 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA...
  • Page 47 ( 1.74 ") ( 1.74 ") ø 55 mm ø 55 mm ( 2.17 ") ( 2.17 ") Fig. 34: VEGABAR 28, threaded fitting front-flush C3 Thread G½ (ISO 228-1) N9 Thread G¾ (DIN 3852-E) C5 Thread G1 (ISO 228-1) DA Thread G1½ (DIN 3852-A) C9 Thread 1½ NPT (ASME B1.20.1) VEGABAR 28 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA...
  • Page 48 (1.26") M30x1,5 ø 27 mm ø 40 mm ø 40 mm ( 1.08 ") ( 1.57 ") ( 1.57 ") Fig. 35: VEGABAR 28, cone/extension fitting DH Thread G1 (ISO 228-1), cone 40° LX Thread G1 (ISO 228-1), hygienic design AL Thread M30 x 1.5 (DIN 13) VEGABAR 28 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA...
  • Page 49 ( 3.31 ") Fig. 36: VEGABAR 28, hygienic fitting AR Clamp 2" PN 40, ø 64 mm (DIN 32676, ISO 2852) FB SMS DN 51 PN6 E7 Ingold connection PN 10 FR Varivent N50-40 PN 25, front-flush EZ Collar socket DN 40 PN 40 (DIN 11851), front-flush E2 Collar socket DN 40 PN 40 (DIN 11864-1, Form A) VEGABAR 28 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA...

  • Page 50: 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 51 Notes VEGABAR 28 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA...
  • Page 52 Subject to change without prior notice © VEGA Grieshaber KG, Schiltach/Germany 2019 VEGA Grieshaber KG Phone +49 7836 50-0 Am Hohenstein 113...

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