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Operating Instructions
Capacitive cable electrode for
continuous level measurement
VEGACAL 65
For connection to a controller
Document ID: 30320

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions Capacitive cable electrode for continuous level measurement VEGACAL 65 For connection to a controller Document ID: 30320...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    How to proceed if a repair is necessary ................26 Dismount..........................28 Dismounting steps......................28 Disposal ......................... 28 Supplement ..........................29 Technical data ........................ 29 Dimensions ........................33 Industrial property rights ....................39 Trademark ........................39 VEGACAL 65 • For connection to a controller...
  • Page 3 Contents Editing status: 2020-09-24 VEGACAL 65 • For connection to a controller...

  • 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 VEGACAL 65 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.

  • Page 6: Installation And Operation In The Usa And Canada

    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" VEGACAL 65 • For connection to a controller...

  • Page 7: Product Description

    This operating instructions manual applies to the following instrument instructions versions: • Hardware from 1.0.0 • Software from 1.3.0 • Only for instrument versions without SIL qualification Constituent parts The VEGACAL 65 consists of the components: • Process fitting with probe • Housing with electronics • Housing lid VEGACAL 65 • For connection to a controller...
  • Page 8 3 Product description Fig. 1: VEGACAL 65, cable version with plastic housing Housing lid Housing with electronics 3 Process fitting Type label The type label contains the most important data for identification and use of the instrument: VEGACAL 65 • For connection to a controller...
  • 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

    Principle of operation Application area VEGACAL 65 is a level sensor for use in all areas of industry. The partly insulated probe is ideal for measurement of bulk solids and can be also used in non-conductive liquids such as for example oil.

  • Page 11: Packaging, Transport And Storage

    VEGACONNECT The interface adapter VEGACONNECT enables the connection of communication-capable instruments to the USB interface of a PC. VEGADIS 81 The VEGADIS 81 is an external display and adjustment unit for VEGA plics sensors. ® VEGADIS 82 VEGADIS 82 is suitable for measured value indication and adjustment of sensors with HART protocol.
  • Page 12 The protective cover protects the sensor housing against soiling and intense heat from solar radiation. Flanges Screwed flanges are available in different versions according to the following standards: DIN 2501, EN 1092-1, BS 10, ASME B 16.5, JIS B 2210-1984, GOST 12821-80. VEGACAL 65 • For connection to a controller...

  • Page 13: Mounting

    Use the recommended cables (see chapter " Connecting to power ture supply") and tighten the cable gland. You can give your instrument additional protection against moisture penetration by leading the connection cable downward in front of the cable gland. Rain and condensation water can thus drain off. This VEGACAL 65 • For connection to a controller...
  • Page 14 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. Use a concentric tube in non-conductive products or linearize the meas. signal. VEGACAL 65 • For connection to a controller...

  • Page 15: Mounting Instructions

    Make sure that the probe cable is not completely taut. Avoid tensile loads on the cable. Fig. 6: Fasten the probe Gravity weight Insulated adapter Lug M12 (article no. 2.27423) VEGACAL 65 • For connection to a controller...
  • Page 16 For this reason, mount the instrument at a position in the vessel where no disturbances, e.g. from filling openings, agitators, etc., can occur. This applies particularly to instrument versions with a longer probe. Fig. 7: Inflowing medium VEGACAL 65 • For connection to a controller...

  • Page 17: Connecting To Power Supply

    In the case of instrument housings with self-sealing NPT threads, it is not possible to have the cable entries screwed in at the factory. The free openings for the cable glands are therefore covered with red dust protection caps as transport protection. VEGACAL 65 • For connection to a controller...

  • Page 18: Connection Procedure

    8. Check the hold of the wires in the terminals by lightly pulling on them 9. Connect the shielding to the internal ground terminal, connect the external ground terminal to potential equalisation VEGACAL 65 • For connection to a controller...

  • Page 19: Wiring Plan, Single Chamber Housing

    Fig. 9: 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 65 • For connection to a controller...

  • Page 20: Wiring Plan - Version Ip66/Ip68, 1 Bar

    Wiring plan - version IP66/IP68, 1 bar Wire assignment, con- nection cable Fig. 12: Wire assignment, connection cable Brown (+) and blue (-) to power supply or to the processing system Shielding VEGACAL 65 • For connection to a controller...

  • Page 21: Setup With A Controller

    • range 1 (sensitive): 0 … 120 pF • range 2 (standard): 0 … 600 pF • range 3 (less sensitive): 0 … 3000 pF VEGACAL 65 • For connection to a controller...

  • Page 22: Continuous Level Measurement

    The vessel must be as empty as possible for empty adjustment and as full as possible for full adjustment. If the indication cannot be set to 100 %, proceed as follows: VEGACAL 65 • For connection to a controller...
  • Page 23 If the indication exceeds 100 % and cannot be reset, you have to set the range selection switch of the probe to the next higher stage. In both cases you have to repeat the adjustment. VEGACAL 65 • For connection to a controller...

  • Page 24: 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. The service is free, only standard call charges are incurred.

  • Page 25: Exchanging The Electronics Module

    Ex approval may be used. If there is no electronics module available on site, one can be ordered from the VEGA agency serving you. Assignment The electronics modules are adapted to the respective sensor. You can find a suitable electronics module in the following overview. VEGACAL 65 • For connection to a controller...

  • Page 26: Shortening The Electrode

    If a repair is necessary, please 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 VEGACAL 65 • For connection to a controller...
  • Page 27 7 Maintenance and fault rectification • 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 65 • For connection to a controller...

  • Page 28: 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 65 • For connection to a controller...

  • Page 29: Supplement

    Ʋ Pipe thread, cylindrical (DIN 3852-A) G1, G1½ Ʋ Pipe thread, conical (ASME B1.20.1) 1 NPT, 1½ NPT Ʋ Flanges DIN from DN 40, ASME from 1½" Aluminium, stainless steel precision casting and Ex d housing VEGACAL 65 • For connection to a controller...
  • Page 30 Measuring principle phase-selective admittance processing (PSA) Measuring range Ʋ range 1 0 … 120 pF Ʋ range 2 0 … 600 pF Ʋ range 3 0 … 3000 pF Measuring frequency 430 kHz VEGACAL 65 • For connection to a controller...
  • Page 31 Ʋ with screening tube adapter (PN1) 0 … +1 bar/0 … 100 kPa (0 … 14.5 psig) Process temperature (thread or flange temperature) Ʋ VEGACAL 65 of 316L with cable PT- -50 … +150 °C (-58 … +302 °F) FE partly insulated ø 6 mm (0.236 in) Ʋ...
  • Page 32 Potential connections and electrical separating measures in the instrument Electronics Not non-floating Reference voltage 500 V AC Depending on the version M12 x 1, according to ISO 4400, Harting, 7/8" FF. Galvanic separation between electronics and metal housing parts VEGACAL 65 • For connection to a controller...

  • Page 33: Dimensions

    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". When used with fulfilled housing protection VEGACAL 65 • For connection to a controller...
  • Page 34 ~ 103 mm (5.91") (4.06") ø 77 mm ø 84 mm (3.03") (3.31") M20x1,5 M20x1,5 M20x1,5 Fig. 19: Housing versions with protection rating IP66/IP68, 1 bar Stainless steel single chamber Aluminium - single chamber VEGACAL 65 • For connection to a controller...
  • Page 35 ø 6 mm (0.24") ø 30 mm (1.18") Fig. 20: VEGACAL 65, cable version with ø 6 mm (0.236 in), threaded version G1 (ISO 228 T1) Sensor length, see chapter " Technical data" VEGACAL 65 • For connection to a controller...
  • Page 36 ø 8 mm (0.32") ø 30 mm (1.18") Fig. 21: VEGACAL 65, cable version with ø 8 mm (0.315 in), threaded version G1 (ISO 228 T1) Sensor length, see chapter " Technical data" VEGACAL 65 • For connection to a controller...
  • Page 37 G1 ½A ø 9mm (0.35") ø 12mm (0.47") Fig. 22: VEGACAL 65, PTFE-insulated cable (ø 8 mm) with crimping sleeve / -50 … +200 °C = Sensor length, see chapter " Technical data" VEGACAL 65 • For connection to a controller...
  • Page 38 Fig. 23: Temperature adapter ø 16 mm (0.63") ø 27 mm (1.06") Fig. 24: VEGACAL 65, screening tube, for example against strong condensation Length of the screening tube, see chapter "Technical data" VEGACAL 65 • For connection to a controller...

  • Page 39: 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 40 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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