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Vega VEGACAP 66 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions
Capacitive cable electrode for level
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VEGACAP 66
Relay (DPDT)
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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions Capacitive cable electrode for level detection VEGACAP 66 Relay (DPDT) Document ID: 30020...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    How to proceed if a repair is necessary ................27 Dismount..........................28 Dismounting steps......................28 Disposal ......................... 28 Supplement ..........................29 Technical data ........................ 29 Dimensions ........................32 Industrial property rights ....................36 Trademark ........................36 VEGACAP 66 • Relay (DPDT)
  • Page 3 Contents Editing status: 2020-09-24 VEGACAP 66 • Relay (DPDT)

  • 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 The VEGACAP 66 is a sensor for point level detection. 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

    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" VEGACAP 66 • Relay (DPDT)

  • Page 7: Product Description

    • Hardware from 1.0.0 • Software from 1.3.0 • Only for instrument versions without SIL qualification Constituent parts The VEGACAP 66 consists of the components: • Process fitting with probe • Housing with electronics • Housing cover, optionally available with display and adjustment module VEGACAP 66 • Relay (DPDT)
  • Page 8 3 Product description Fig. 1: VEGACAP 66, cable version with plastic housing Housing lid with integrated display and adjustment module (optional) Housing with electronics 3 Process fitting Type label The type label contains the most important data for identification and use of the instrument: VEGACAP 66 • Relay (DPDT)
  • 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 VEGACAP 66 is a point level sensor for universal use in non-abrasive liquids and bulk solids. The cable probe is fully insulated and the proven mechanical con- struction offers high functional safety. Functional principle Probe, measured product and vessel wall form an electrical capacitor.

  • Page 11: Packaging, Transport And Storage

    Protective cover 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. VEGACAP 66 • Relay (DPDT)

  • Page 12: Mounting

    Chemical properties of the medium • Abrasion and mechanical influences Switching point In general, VEGACAP 66 must be mounted vertically. The instrument must be mounted in such a way that the probe is at the height of the requested switching point. Welding work Before beginning the welding work, remove the electronics module from the sensor.
  • Page 13 In the case of instrument housings with metric thread, the cable Cable glands glands are screwed in at the factory. They are sealed with plastic plugs as transport protection. You have to remove these plugs before electrical connection. VEGACAP 66 • Relay (DPDT)

  • Page 14: Mounting Instructions

    Mounting instructions Agitators and fluidization Due to the effects of agitators, equipment vibration or similar, the level switch can be subjected to strong lateral forces. For this reason, do not use an overly long electrode for VEGACAP 66, but check if you can mount a short level switch on the side of the vessel in horizontal position. Inflowing medium If the instrument is mounted in the filling stream, unwanted false measurement signals can be generated.
  • Page 15 The probe must be mounted in a way that takes the arrangement of the filling and emptying apertures into account. To compensate measurement errors caused by the material cone in cylindrical vessels, the sensor must be mounted at a distance of d/6 from the vessel wall. Fig. 6: Filling and emptying centred VEGACAP 66 • Relay (DPDT)
  • Page 16 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". VEGACAP 66 • Relay (DPDT)

  • Page 17: Connecting To Power Supply

    4. Insert the cable into the sensor through the cable entry 5. Lift the opening levers of the terminals with a screwdriver (see following illustration) 6. Insert the wire ends into the open terminals according to the wir- ing plan VEGACAP 66 • Relay (DPDT)

  • Page 18: Wiring Plan, Single Chamber Housing

    The electrical connection is finished. Fig. 8: Connection steps 5 and 6 Wiring plan, single chamber housing Housing overview Fig. 9: Material versions, single chamber housing Plastic (not with dust-Ex) Aluminium Stainless steel Filter element for air pressure compensation VEGACAP 66 • Relay (DPDT)
  • Page 19 DIL switch for mode adjustment Ground terminal Connection terminals Control lamp We recommend connecting VEGACAP 66 in such a way that the Wiring plan switching circuit is open when there is a level signal, line break or failure (safe state).
  • Page 20 Inductive loads also result from the connection to a PLC input or output and/or in combination with long cables. It is imperative that you take measures to extinguish sparks to protect the relay contact (e.g. Z diode) or use an electronic version with transistor output. VEGACAP 66 • Relay (DPDT)

  • Page 21: Setup

    Note: As a rule, always set the mode with the mode switch (3) before start- ing setup VEGACAP 66. The switching output will change if you set the mode switch (3) afterwards. This could possibly trigger other con- nected instruments or devices.
  • Page 22 1. Set mode switch (3) to mode min. detection) 2. Set meas. range selection switch (2) to range 1. 3. Lower the level to the requested min. level. 4. Turn the potentiometer (1) to 0, the control lamp (6) lights green. VEGACAP 66 • Relay (DPDT)

  • Page 23: Function Table

    Mode of operation min. Dry run protection (6) (7) Relay energized Green Mode of operation min. Dry run protection (6) (7) Relay deenergized Failure of the supply volt- (min./max. mode) (6) (7) Relay deenergized Fault (6) (7) Relay deenergized flashes red VEGACAP 66 • Relay (DPDT)

  • 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 Measuring probe Ground potential Depending on the reason for the fault and the measures taken, the Reaction after fault recti- fication steps described in chapter " Set up" may have to be carried out again. VEGACAP 66 • Relay (DPDT)

  • Page 26: Exchange Of The Electronics Module

    9. Insert the electronics module carefully. Make sure that the plug is in the correct position. 10. Screw in and tighten the two holding screws with a screwdriver (Torx size T10 or Phillips 4) 11. Insert the wire ends into the open terminals according to the wir- ing plan VEGACAP 66 • Relay (DPDT)

  • Page 27: How To Proceed If A Repair Is Necessary

    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 • 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. VEGACAP 66 • Relay (DPDT)

  • 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. VEGACAP 66 • Relay (DPDT)

  • Page 29: Supplement

    1 NPT, 1½ NPT Ʋ Flanges DIN from DN 40, ASME from 2" Weight Ʋ Instrument weight (depending on 0.8 … 4 kg (0.18 … 8.82 lbs) process fitting) Aluminium, stainless steel precision casting and Ex d housing VEGACAP 66 • Relay (DPDT)
  • Page 30 +860 … +1060 mbar/+86 … +106 kPa (+12.5 … +15.4 psig) Deviation due to strong, high-frequency < 3 % of the adjusted measuring range electromagnetic fields acc. to EN 61326 Influence of the ambient temperature < 0.15 %/10 K of the adjusted measuring range Distance from the process fittings to the set switching point. Distance from the process fittings to the set switching point. VEGACAP 66 • Relay (DPDT)
  • Page 31 -1 … 40 bar/-100 … 4000 kPa (-14.5 … 580 psig) Process temperature VEGACAP 66 of -50 … +150 °C (-58 … +302 °F) 316L Process temperature VEGACAP 66 of St -20 … +150 °C (-4 … +302 °F) C22.8 80°C (176°F)

  • Page 32: Dimensions

    They are part of the delivery or can be downloaded by entering the serial number of your instrument into the search field under www.vega.com as well as in the general download area. 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". VEGACAP 66 • Relay (DPDT)
  • Page 33 M20x1,5 M20x1,5/ M20x1,5/ M20x1,5/ ½ NPT ½ NPT ½ NPT M20x1,5/ ½ NPT Fig. 17: Housing versions Plastic single chamber Stainless steel single chamber (electropolished) Stainless steel single chamber (precision casting) Aluminium - single chamber VEGACAP 66 • Relay (DPDT)
  • Page 34 ø 8 mm (0.32") ø 30 mm (1.18") ø 12 mm (0.47") ø 20 mm (0.79") ø 36 mm (1.42") Fig. 18: VEGACAP 66, threaded version G1 (ISO 228 T1) Sensor length, see chapter "Technical data" VEGACAP 66 • Relay (DPDT)
  • Page 35 9 Supplement ø 16 mm (0.63") ø 27 mm (1.06") Fig. 19: VEGACAP 66, screening tube, for example against strong condensation Length of the screening tube, see chapter "Technical data" VEGACAP 66 • Relay (DPDT)

  • Page 36: 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 37 Notes VEGACAP 66 • Relay (DPDT)
  • Page 38 Notes VEGACAP 66 • Relay (DPDT)
  • Page 39 Notes VEGACAP 66 • Relay (DPDT)
  • 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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