Vega VEGAPULS 66 Profibus PA Quick Setup Manual

Vega VEGAPULS 66 Profibus PA Quick Setup Manual

Radar sensor for continuous level measurement of liquids

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Quick setup guide
Radar sensor for continuous level
measurement of liquids
VEGAPULS 66
Profibus PA
Document ID: 47140

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  • Page 1 Quick setup guide Radar sensor for continuous level measurement of liquids VEGAPULS 66 Profibus PA Document ID: 47140...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents For your safety ......................... 3 Authorised personnel ....................... 3 Appropriate use ........................ 3 Warning about incorrect use ..................... 3 General safety instructions ....................3 EU conformity ........................4 NAMUR recommendations ....................4 Radio license for Europe ....................4 Radio license for USA ......................
  • Page 3: For Your Safety

    1 For your safety For your safety Authorised personnel All operations described in this documentation must be carried out only by trained, qualified personnel authorised by the plant operator. During work on and with the device, the required personal protective equipment must always be worn.
  • Page 4: Eu Conformity

    1 For your safety EU conformity The device fulfils the legal requirements of the applicable EU direc- tives. By affixing the CE marking, we confirm the conformity of the instrument with these directives. The EU conformity declaration can be found on our homepage. Electromagnetic compatibility Instruments in four-wire or Ex-d-ia version are designed for use in an industrial environment.
  • Page 5: Environmental Instructions

    1 For your safety This device is approved for unrestricted use only inside closed, sta- tionary vessels made of metal, reinforced fiberglass or concrete. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufac- turer could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. Environmental instructions Protection of the environment is one of our most important duties.
  • Page 6: Product Description

    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 7: Mounting

    3 Mounting Mounting Mounting instructions Mounting 1. Distance from the vessel wall > 200 mm, the antenna should protrude > 10 mm into the vessel > 500 mm (19.69") Fig. 2: Distance of the antenna to the vessel wall/vessel ceiling 2.
  • Page 8: Connecting To The Bus System

    4 Connecting to the bus system Connecting to the bus system Connecting Connection technology The voltage supply and signal output are connected via the spring- loaded terminals in the housing. Connection to the display and adjustment module or to the interface adapter is carried out via contact pins in the housing.
  • Page 9: Wiring Plan, Single Chamber Housing

    4 Connecting to the bus system 9. Tighten the compression nut of the cable entry gland. The seal ring must completely encircle the cable 10. Reinsert the display and adjustment module, if one was installed 11. Screw the housing lid back on The electrical connection is finished.
  • Page 10 4 Connecting to the bus system Information: Parallel use of an external display and adjustment unit and a display and adjustment module in the connection compartment is not sup- ported. VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 11: Set Up With The Display And Adjustment Module

    5 Set up with the display and adjustment module Set up with the display and adjustment module Insert display and adjustment module The display and adjustment module can be inserted into the sensor and removed again at any time. You can choose any one of four differ- ent positions - each displaced by 90°.
  • Page 12: Parameter Adjustment

    5 Set up with the display and adjustment module Fig. 7: Installing the display and adjustment module in the double chamber housing In the electronics compartment In the connection compartment Note: If you intend to retrofit the instrument with a display and adjustment module for continuous measured value indication, a higher lid with an inspection glass is required.
  • Page 13 5 Set up with the display and adjustment module The radar sensor measures the distance from the sensor to the Parameterization example medium surface. For indication of the real level, an allocation of the measured distance to the percentage height must be carried out. 100% Fig.
  • Page 14 5 Set up with the display and adjustment module • Buildup or welded joints on vessel walls Note: A false signal suppression detects, marks and saves these false signals to ensure that they are ignored in the level measurement. This should be done with the lowest possible level so that all potential interfering reflections can be detected.
  • Page 15: Menu Overview

    5 Set up with the display and adjustment module Menu overview Setup Menu item Parameter Default setting Measurement Sensor loop name Medium Liquid Water based Application Storage tank Vessel shape Vessel top Dished form Vessel bottom Dished form Vessel height/ 35 m Measuring range Max.
  • Page 16 5 Set up with the display and adjustment module Menu item Parameter Default setting Echo curve mem- Additional adjustments Menu item Default setting Instrument units Distance in m Temperature in °C Unit SV2 Distance in m False signal suppression - Linearisation Linear Date/Time...
  • Page 17: Set Up With Smartphone/Tablet, Pc/Notebook Via Bluetooth

    6 Set up with smartphone/tablet, PC/notebook via Bluetooth Set up with smartphone/tablet, PC/ notebook via Bluetooth Preparations Activate Bluetooth Make sure that the Bluetooth function of the display and adjustment module is activated. For this, the switch on the bottom side must be set to "...
  • Page 18: 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 19 6 Set up with smartphone/tablet, PC/notebook via Bluetooth App view Fig. 10: Example of an app view - Setup sensor adjustment VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 20: Supplement

    7 Supplement Supplement Technical data Note for approved instruments The technical data in the respective safety instructions which are included in delivery are valid for approved instruments (e.g. with Ex approval). These data can differ from the data listed herein, for example regarding the process conditions or the voltage supply.
  • Page 21 Notes VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 22 Notes VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 23 Notes VEGAPULS 66 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 24 Subject to change without prior notice © VEGA Grieshaber KG, Schiltach/Germany 2021 VEGA Grieshaber KG Am Hohenstein 113 Phone +49 7836 50-0 77761 Schiltach E-mail: info.de@vega.com...

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