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Vega VEGACAL 69 Operating Instructions Manual

Capacitive double rod electrode for level measurement
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Capacitive double rod electrode for level
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VEGACAL 69
Two-wire 4 ... 20 mA/HART
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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions Capacitive double rod electrode for level measurement VEGACAL 69 Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART Document ID: 31178...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Parameter adjustment with PACTware ................37 Parameter adjustment with AMS™ and PDM ..............38 Saving the parameterisation data ................... 39 Set up with smartphone/tablet/PC/notebook via Bluetooth ..........40 Preparations ........................40 Connecting ........................41 VEGACAL 69 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
  • Page 3 10.1 Dismounting steps......................47 10.2 Disposal ......................... 47 11 Supplement ..........................48 11.1 Technical data ........................ 48 11.2 Dimensions ........................53 11.3 Industrial property rights ....................56 11.4 Trademark ........................56 Editing status: 2020-09-24 VEGACAL 69 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...

  • 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". 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: Namur Recommendations

    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 69 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...

  • 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 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
  • 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: Packaging, Transport And Storage

    3 Product description • with the suitable VEGA DTM in conjunction with an adjustment software according to the FDT/DTM standard, e.g. PACTware and • With manufacturer-specific adjustment programs AMS™ or PDM • With a HART handheld Packaging, transport and storage Packaging Your instrument was protected by packaging during transport. Its capacity to handle normal loads during transport is assured by a test based on ISO 4180.
  • Page 11 3 Product description The interface adapter VEGACONNECT enables the connection of VEGACONNECT 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: Mounting

    (e.g. through cleaning processes) or on cooled or heated vessels. VEGACAL 69 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...

  • Page 13: 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 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
  • Page 14 4 Mounting Fig. 6: Inflowing medium VEGACAL 69 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...

  • Page 15: 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 69 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...

  • Page 16: Connection Procedure

    5. Insert the cable into the sensor through the cable entry 6. Lift the opening levers of the terminals with a screwdriver (see following illustration) 7. Insert the wire ends into the open terminals according to the wir- ing plan VEGACAL 69 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...

  • Page 17: 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 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...

  • Page 18: Wiring Plan, Double Chamber Housing

    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 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
  • Page 19 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 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...

  • Page 20: Wiring Plan, Ex-D Double Chamber Housing

    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 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...

  • Page 21: Wiring Plan - Version Ip66/Ip68, 1 Bar

    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 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...

  • Page 22: 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 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...

  • Page 23: 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 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...

  • Page 24: 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 25 5. Enter the current capacitance value in pF (displayed below) for the empty vessel corresponding to the percentage value. 6. Save the settings with [OK] and move to "Max. adjustment" with [->]. VEGACAL 69 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
  • Page 26 If the volume should not be displayed in percent but e.g. in l or kg, a scaling can be also set in the menu item " Display". VEGACAL 69 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
  • Page 27 Enter the requested parameters via the appropriate keys, save your settings and jump to the next menu item with the [->] key. 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. This must be considered by the...
  • Page 28 E013". The failure is also displayed in clear text, for example " No measured value available". Information: The fault message as well as the clear text indication are also carried out in the measured value display. VEGACAL 69 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
  • Page 29 Min. current 3.8 mA Value of the current output in case of failure, e.g. if no valid measured value is delivered. This value is not underrun during operation. This value is not exceeded during operation. VEGACAL 69 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
  • Page 30 Min. adjustment 0 pF Damping ti Linearisation Linear Sensor-TAG Sensor Display Current output - characteristics 4 … 20 mA Current output - max. current 20.5 mA Current output - min. current 3.8 mA VEGACAL 69 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
  • Page 31 • Write parameter adjustment data from the display and adjustment module into the sensor The 4 … 20 mA signal of the sensor is switched off. The sensor uses a constant current of 4 mA. The measuring signal is transmitted exclusively as a digital HART signal. VEGACAL 69 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
  • Page 32 • Instrument type • Serial number: 8-digit number, e.g. 12345678 Instrument type Serial number • Date of manufacture: Date of the factory calibration • Software version: Edition of the sensor software VEGACAL 69 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...

  • Page 33: Menu Schematic

    Menu schematic Basic adjustment ▶ Basic adjustment Display Diagnostics Service Info Min. adjustment Max. adjustment Damping Linearisation curve 0.00 % 100.00 % Linear 0.0 pF 1000.0 pF 82.5 pF 327.4 pF Sensor-TAG Sensor VEGACAL 69 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
  • Page 34 ► Characteristic: 4-20 mA ► ► Start simulation? Select reset? Deutsch Fail.mode: < 3.6 mA ► min. current: 4 mA HART mode Copy sensor data Standard Address 0 Copy sensor data? Enable? VEGACAL 69 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...

  • Page 35: 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 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...

  • Page 36: Set Up With Pactware And Other Adjustment Programs

    Fig. 23: Connection via interface adapter VEGACONNECT external I²C bus (com.) interface on the sensor I²C connection cable of VEGACONNECT Schnittstellenadapter VEGACONNECT USB cable to the PC Necessary components: • VEGACAL 69 VEGACAL 69 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...

  • Page 37: Parameter Adjustment With Pactware

    Note: With power supply units with integrated HART resistance (internal resistance approx. 250 Ω), an additional external resistance is not necessary. This applies, e. g. to the VEGA instruments VEGATRENN 149A, VEGADIS 371, VEGAMET 381. Common Ex separators are also usually equipped with a sufficient current limitation resistance. In such cases, VEGACONNECT 4 can be connected parallel to the 4 …...

  • Page 38: Parameter Adjustment With Ams™ And Pdm

    The standard version is available as a download under www.vega.com/downloads. The full version is available on CD from the agency serving you. Parameter adjustment with AMS™ and PDM For VEGA sensors, instrument descriptions for the adjustment programs AMS™...

  • Page 39: Saving The Parameterisation Data

    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

    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 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...

  • 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

    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. 27: Example of an app view - Setup sensor adjustment VEGACAL 69 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...

  • 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. The service is free, only standard call charges are incurred.
  • Page 44 Fig. 28: Check the resistance in the probe Shielding Measuring probe Ground potential In Ex applications, the regulations for the wiring of intrinsically safe circuits must be observed. VEGACAL 69 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...

  • Page 45: Exchanging The Electronics Module

    The electronics modules are adapted to the respective sensor and differ in their signal output or in their power supply. You can find a suit- able electronics module in the following overview. The oscillators differ only in their signal output and are suitable for all series 60 sensors. The following types are available: • CL-E60 H (4 … 20 mA/HART) VEGACAL 69 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...

  • Page 46: How To Proceed If A Repair Is Necessary

    • 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. VEGACAL 69 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...

  • Page 47: 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 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...

  • Page 48: Supplement

    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 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
  • Page 49 Process conditions For the process conditions, please also note the specifications on the type label. The lowest value always applies. Process pressure -1 … 2 bar/-100 … 200 kPa (-14.5 … 29 psig) Process temperature Ʋ Flange of PTFE -40 … +100 °C (-40 … +212 °F) VEGACAL 69 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
  • Page 50 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 VEGACAL 69 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
  • Page 51 Ʋ Housing Ʋ Inspection window Polyester foil Voltage supply Operating voltage U 12 … 36 V DC Operating voltage U with lighting 20 … 36 V DC switched on Reverse voltage protection Integrated VEGACAL 69 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
  • Page 52 IP66/IP68 (0.2 bar) Type 6P casting) IP68 (1 bar) Type 6P Double chamber IP66/IP67 Type 4X IP66/IP68 (0.2 bar) Type 6P IP68 (1 bar) Type 6P Galvanic separation between electronics and metal housing parts VEGACAL 69 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...

  • Page 53: Dimensions

    11.2 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 69 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
  • Page 54 ø 86 mm (3.39") M20x1,5 M20x1,5 Fig. 33: Housing version with protection rating IP66/IP68 (1 bar), (with integrated display and adjustment module the housing is 18 mm/0.71 in higher) Aluminium - single chamber VEGACAL 69 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
  • Page 55 11 Supplement ø 14 mm (0.55") 47 mm (1.85") Fig. 34: VEGACAL 69 Sensor length, see chapter "Technical data" VEGACAL 69 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...

  • Page 56: 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 57 Notes VEGACAL 69 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
  • Page 58 Notes VEGACAL 69 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
  • Page 59 Notes VEGACAL 69 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
  • 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...

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