Vega VEGACAL 69 Operating Instructions Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Vega Manuals
  4. Measuring Instruments
  5. VEGACAL 69
  6. Operating instructions manual

Vega VEGACAL 69 Operating Instructions Manual

Capacitive double rod electrode for level measurement
Hide thumbs Also See for VEGACAL 69:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
Operating Instructions
Capacitive double rod electrode for level
measurement
VEGACAL 69
Profibus PA
Document ID: 31179

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the VEGACAL 69 and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Related Manuals for Vega VEGACAL 69

Summary of Contents for Vega VEGACAL 69

  • Page 1 Operating Instructions Capacitive double rod electrode for level measurement VEGACAL 69 Profibus PA Document ID: 31179...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Connect the PC ......................37 Parameter adjustment with PACTware ................38 Parameter adjustment with AMS™ and PDM ..............39 Saving the parameterisation data ................... 39 Set up with smartphone/tablet/PC/notebook via Bluetooth ..........40 Preparations ........................40 Connecting ........................41 VEGACAL 69 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 3 10.2 Disposal ......................... 46 11 Supplement ..........................47 11.1 Technical data ........................ 47 11.2 Device communication Profibus PA ................51 11.3 Dimensions ........................55 11.4 Industrial property rights ....................57 11.5 Trademark ........................57 Editing status: 2020-09-24 VEGACAL 69 • Profibus PA...

  • 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 VEGACAL 69 is a sensor for continuous level measurement. You can find detailed information about the area of application in chapter " Product description".

  • Page 6: Namur Recommendations

    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 69 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 7: Product Description

    Housing with electronics • Housing cover, optionally available with display and adjustment module Fig. 1: VEGACAL 69 - double rod probe with plastic housing Housing lid with integrated display and adjustment module (optional) Housing with electronics 3 Process fitting VEGACAL 69 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 8 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: Principle Of Operation

    3 Product description Principle of operation Application area VEGACAL 69 is a level sensor for continuous level measurement of liquids in non-conductive vessels or of corrosive liquids. The double rod probe is fully insulated and highly resistant. Functional principle Probes and measured product form an electrical capacitor. The capacitance is influenced by three main factors.

  • Page 10: Adjustment

    3 Product description download).A CD with the appropriate files can be ordered via e-mail under info@de.vega.com or by phone from one of the VEGA agencies under the order number "DRIVER.S". Adjustment The instrument can be adjusted with the following adjustment media: •...
  • Page 11 VEGACONNECT The interface adapter VEGACONNECT enables the connection of communication-capable instruments to the USB interface of a PC. The VEGADIS 81 is an external display and adjustment unit for VEGA VEGADIS 81 plics sensors. ®...
  • Page 12 3 Product description Screwed flanges are available in different versions according to the Flanges following standards: DIN 2501, EN 1092-1, BS 10, ASME B 16.5, JIS B 2210-1984, GOST 12821-80. VEGACAL 69 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 13: Mounting

    Rain and condensation water can thus drain off. This applies mainly to outdoor mounting as well as installation in areas where high humidity is expected (e.g. through cleaning processes) or on cooled or heated vessels. VEGACAL 69 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 14: Mounting Instructions

    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. VEGACAL 69 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 15 4 Mounting Fig. 6: Inflowing medium VEGACAL 69 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 16: Connecting To Power Supply

    Note: Prior to setup you have to replace these protective caps with ap- proved cable glands or close the openings with suitable blind plugs. VEGACAL 69 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 17: Connection Procedure

    9. Check the hold of the wires in the terminals by lightly pulling on them 10. Connect the shielding to the internal ground terminal, connect the external ground terminal to potential equalisation VEGACAL 69 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 18: Wiring Plan, Single Chamber Housing

    Fig. 8: 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 69 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 19: Wiring Plan, Double Chamber Housing

    Display I 2 C Fig. 10: Wiring plan - single chamber housing Voltage supply, signal output Wiring plan, double chamber housing The following illustrations apply to the non-Ex as well as to the Ex-ia version. VEGACAL 69 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 20 Terminals for VEGADIS 81 Connection compartment I 2 C Fig. 13: Connection compartment - double chamber housing Spring-loaded terminals for voltage supply Plug connector for service (I²C interface) Ground terminal for connection of the cable screening VEGACAL 69 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 21: Wiring Plan, Ex-D Double Chamber Housing

    Electronics compartment Display I 2 C 5 6 7 8 Fig. 16: Electronics compartment - double chamber housing Plug connector for VEGACONNECT (I²C interface) Internal connection cable to the connection compartment Terminals for VEGADIS 81 VEGACAL 69 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 22: Wiring Plan - Version Ip66/Ip68, 1 Bar

    Voltage supply, signal output Wiring plan - version IP66/IP68, 1 bar Wire assignment, con- nection cable Fig. 19: Wire assignment, connection cable Brown (+) and blue (-) to power supply or to the processing system Shielding VEGACAL 69 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 23: Set Up With The Display And Adjustment Module Plicscom

    Disassembly is carried out in reverse order. The display and adjustment module is powered by the sensor, an ad- ditional connection is not necessary. Fig. 20: Insert display and adjustment module in the single chamber housing VEGACAL 69 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 24: Adjustment System

    1 s, the value or position changes continuously. When the [OK] and [ESC] keys are pressed simultaneously for more than 5 s, the display returns to the main menu. The menu language is then switched over to " English". VEGACAL 69 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 25: Setup Steps

    The actual level can then be calculated on the basis of these settings. VEGACAL 69 must be installed. A change of level is necessary for this adjustment. In the main menu item " Basic adjustment", the individual submenu items should be selected one after the other and provided with the correct parameter values.
  • Page 26 [->]. Set the requested % value with [+] and save with [OK]. The cursor jumps to the capacitance value. 5. Enter the current capacitance value in pF (displayed below) for the empty vessel corresponding to the percentage value. VEGACAL 69 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 27 " Display". Linearisation curve Linear Enter the requested parameters via the appropriate keys, save your settings and jump to the next menu item with the [->] key. VEGACAL 69 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 28 6 Set up with the display and adjustment module PLICSCOM Caution: Note the following if the VEGACAL 69 with corresponding approval is used as part of an overfill protection system according to WHG (Water Resources Act): If a linearisation curve is selected, the measuring signal is no longer necessarily linear to the filling height.
  • Page 29 The instrument status is displayed in this menu item. If no failure is status detected by the sensor, " OK" will be displayed. If a failure is detected, there will be a sensor-specific flashing fault signal, for example " VEGACAL 69 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 30 "Displayed value" PA-Out was selected. The following displayed values are available in "Out-Scale unit": • Pressure (only with pressure transmitters) VEGACAL 69 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 31 Profibus PA or Foundation Fieldbus a digital value. How to interrupt the simulation: → Push [ESC] Information: The simulation is automatically terminated 10 minutes after the last pressing of a key. Simulation Start simulation? VEGACAL 69 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 32 The following languages are available as of software version 3.50: • Deutsch • English • Français • Espanõl • Pycckuu • Italiano • Netherlands • Japanese • Chinese Language German Copy sensor data With this function VEGACAL 69 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 33 • Read data from the sensor into the display and adjustment module Info In this menu item the most important sensor information can be displayed: • Instrument type • Serial number: 8-digit number, e.g. 12345678 VEGACAL 69 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 34: Menu Schematic

    ▶ Basic adjustment Display Diagnostics Service Info Sensor address Min. adjustment Max. adjustment Linearisation curve 0.00 % 100.00 % linear 0.0 pF 1000.0 pF 82.5 pF 327.4 pF Channel Damping Sensor-TAG PV (lin. perc.) Sensor VEGACAL 69 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 35 Additional PA value Out-Scale-Unit PV-Out-Scale Min. Simulation SV 1 (percent) Volume 0 % = 5.0 hl Start simulation? 100 % = 5000.0 hl Reset Language Copy sensor data Select reset? German Copy sensor data? Enable? VEGACAL 69 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 36: Saving The Parameterisation Data

    The data remain permanently stored there even if the sensor supply fails. The proce- dure is described in menu item " Copy sensor data". VEGACAL 69 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 37: Set Up With Pactware And Other Adjustment Programs

    Schnittstellenadapter VEGACONNECT Sensor VEGACONNECT exter- nally TWIST Fig. 23: Connection via interface adapter VEGACONNECT external I²C bus (com.) interface on the sensor I²C connection cable of VEGACONNECT Schnittstellenadapter VEGACONNECT 4 USB cable to the PC Necessary components: • VEGACAL 69 VEGACAL 69 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 38: Parameter Adjustment With Pactware

    7 Set up with PACTware and other adjustment programs • PC with PACTware and suitable VEGA DTM • VEGACONNECT • Power supply unit or processing system Parameter adjustment with PACTware Prerequisites For parameter adjustment of the instrument via a Windows PC, the configuration software PACTware and a suitable instrument driver (DTM) according to FDT standard are required.

  • Page 39: Parameter Adjustment With Ams™ And Pdm

    It is recommended to document or save the parameter adjustment data. That way they are available for multiple use or service purposes. The VEGA DTM Collection and PACTware in the licensed, profession- al version provide suitable tools for systematic project documentation and storage.

  • Page 40: Set Up With Smartphone/Tablet/Pc/Notebook Via Bluetooth

    The default setting of the sensor PIN is " 0000". First of all you have to change the sensor PIN in the adjustment menu of the sensor, e.g. to " 1111". Use " OK" to switch to the input menu. Basic adjustment Display Diagnostics ▶ Service Info Deactivate permanently? VEGACAL 69 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 41: Connecting

    Bluetooth-capable instru- ments in the area. 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.

  • Page 42: Sensor Parameter Adjustment

    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. 26: Example of an app view - Setup sensor adjustment VEGACAL 69 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 43: 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.

  • Page 44: Exchanging The Electronics Module

    Depending on the reason for the fault and the measures taken, the fication steps described in chapter " Set up" may have to be carried out again. Exchanging the electronics module If the electronics module is defective, it can be replaced by the user. VEGACAL 69 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 45: How To Proceed If A Repair Is Necessary

    Ex approval may be used. If there is no electronics module available on site, one can be ordered from the VEGA agency serving you. Sensor serial number The new electronics module must be loaded with the order data of the sensor.

  • Page 46: 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 69 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 47: Supplement

    Torque for NPT cable glands and Conduit tubes Ʋ Plastic housing max. 10 Nm (7.376 lbf ft) Ʋ Aluminium/Stainless steel housing max. 50 Nm (36.88 lbf ft) Aluminium, stainless steel precision casting and Ex d housing Flange weight not considered VEGACAL 69 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 48 -1 … 2 bar/-100 … 200 kPa (-14.5 … 29 psig) Process temperature Ʋ Flange of PTFE -40 … +100 °C (-40 … +212 °F) Ʋ Flange of PP 0 … +60 °C (+32 … +140 °F) VEGACAL 69 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 49 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 Ʋ Cable gland M20 x 1.5; ½ NPT Ʋ Blind plug M20 x 1.5; ½ NPT Ʋ Closing cap ½ NPT VEGACAL 69 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 50 9 … 32 V DC Operating voltage U with lighting 12 … 32 V DC switched on Power supply by DP/PA segment coupler Max. number of sensors Potential connections and electrical separating measures in the instrument Electronics Not non-floating VEGACAL 69 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 51: Device Communication Profibus Pa

    For that reason the associated approval documents of these instruments have to be carefully noted. 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. 11.2 Device communication Profibus PA In the following, the necessary device-specific details are shown.
  • Page 52 Each Profibus instrument gets an unambiguous ident number (ID number) from the Profibus user organisation (PNO). This ID number is also included in the name of the GSD file. For VEGACAL 69 the ID number is 0x076E(hex) and the GSD file CL__076E.GSD. Optionally to this manufacturer- specific GSD file, PNO provides also a general so-called profile-specific GSD file.
  • Page 53 The status byte corresponds to profile 3.0 "Profibus PA Profile for Process Control Devices" coded. The status "Measured value OK" is coded as 80 (hex) (Bit7 = 1, Bit6 … 0 = 0). The measured value is transferred as a 32 bit floating point number in the IEEE-754 format. VEGACAL 69 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 54 (non-cascade) - active ad- Hi-Alarm visory alarm - high limited 0x8d good (non-cascade) - active crit- Lo-Lo-Alarm ical alarm - low limited 0x8e good (non-cascade) - active crit- Hi-Hi-Alarm ical alarm - high limited VEGACAL 69 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 55: Dimensions

    11 Supplement 11.3 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". Plastic housing ~ 69 mm ~ 84 mm (2.72") (3.31") ø 79 mm ø...
  • Page 56 11 Supplement ø 14 mm (0.55") 47 mm (1.85") Fig. 34: VEGACAL 69 Sensor length, see chapter "Technical data" VEGACAL 69 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 57: 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 58 Notes VEGACAL 69 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 59 Notes VEGACAL 69 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 60 Subject to change without prior notice © VEGA Grieshaber KG, Schiltach/Germany 2020 VEGA Grieshaber KG Phone +49 7836 50-0 Am Hohenstein 113...

Table of Contents