8 Maintenance and fault rectification ..................46 8.1 Maintenance ........................46 Rectify faults ........................46 Exchanging the electronics module ................47 Software update ......................48 How to proceed if a repair is necessary ................48 VEGASON 62 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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10.4 Trademark ........................57 Safety instructions for Ex areas: Take note of the Ex specific safety instructions for Ex applications. These instructions are attached as documents to each instrument with Ex approval and are part of the operating instructions. Editing status: 2022-03-07 VEGASON 62 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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.
During work on and with the device, the required personal protective equipment must always be worn. Appropriate use VEGASON 62 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.
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" VEGASON 62 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Housing with electronics, optionally available with plug connector • Housing cover, optionally available with display and adjustment module PLICSCOM The components are available in different versions. Fig. 1: VEGASON 62, threaded version with plastic housing Housing cover with integrated PLICSCOM (optional) Housing with electronics 3 Process fitting with transducer Type label...
Software version from 3.90 Principle of operation Application area VEGASON 62 is an ultrasonic sensor for continuous level measure- ment. It is suitable for liquids and solids in virtually all industries, particularly in the water and waste water industry. Functional principle The transducer of the ultrasonic sensor transmits short ultrasonic pulses to the measured product. These pulses are reflected by...
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.
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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. VEGASON 62 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
(e.g. through cleaning processes) or on cooled or heated vessels. To maintain the housing protection, make sure that the housing lid is closed during operation and locked, if necessary. VEGASON 62 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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" Technical data". Fig. 3: Blocking distance to the max. level blocking distance Reference plane Information: If the medium reaches the transducer, buildup can form on it and cause faulty measurements later on. VEGASON 62 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
With pressures under -0.2 bar (-20 kPa) you should use a different measuring principle, e.g. radar or guided radar (TDR). Mounting instructions Screwing in Screw VEGASON 62 into the mounting socket with an appropriate spanner applied to the hexagon of the process fitting. Max. torque see chapter " Technical data". Warning: The housing must not be used to screw the instrument in! Applying tightening force can damage internal parts of the housing.
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Fig. 6: Vessel with conical bottom Nozzle Socket pieces should be dimensioned so that the lower end of the transducer protrudes at least 10 mm (0.394 in) out of the nozzle. VEGASON 62 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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4 Mounting Fig. 7: Recommended socket mounting If the reflective properties of the medium are good, you can mount VEGASON 62 on sockets which are higher than the length of the transducer. You will find recommended values for socket heights in the following illustration. The socket end should be smooth and burr-free, if possible also rounded. Carry out a false signal suppression.
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α α α α Fig. 11: Cover flat, large-area profiles with deflectors Agitators If there are agitators in the vessel, a false signal suppression should be carried out with the agitators in motion. This ensures that the interfering reflections from the agitators are saved with the blades in different positions. VEGASON 62 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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If there are strong air currents in the vessel, e.g. due to strong winds in outdoor installations or air turbulence, e.g. by cyclone extraction you should mount VEGASON 62 in a standpipe or use a different measuring principle, e.g. radar or guided radar (TDR). VEGASON 62 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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Fig. 14: Standpipe in the tank Vent hole: ø 5 … 10 mm (0.197 … 0.394 in) VEGASON 62 can be used from tube diameters of 50 mm (1.969 in). Avoid large gaps and thick welding joints when connecting the tubes.
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• Installation of the sensor at the inlet side • Installation in the centre of the flume and vertical to the liquid surface • Distance to the Venturi flume • Distance of the sensor to the max. height of damming by taking the blocking distance into account VEGASON 62 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
No grease should be used when screwing the NPT cable gland or steel tube into the threaded insert. Standard grease can contain additives that corrode the connection between threaded insert and housing. This would influence the stability of the connection and the tightness of the housing. VEGASON 62 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
11. Tighten the compression nut of the cable entry gland. The seal ring must completely encircle the cable 12. Screw the housing lid back on The electrical connection is finished. VEGASON 62 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Fig. 19: Electronics and connection compartment - single chamber housing Plug connector for VEGACONNECT (I²C interface) Spring-loaded terminals for connection of the external indication VEGADIS Ground terminal for connection of the cable screening Spring-loaded terminals for voltage supply VEGASON 62 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Fig. 21: Double chamber housing Housing cover - connection compartment Blind plug or plug M12 x 1 for VEGADIS 81 (optional) Housing cover - electronics compartment Filter element for air pressure compensation Cable gland VEGASON 62 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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Spring-loaded terminals for voltage supply Plug connector for service (I²C interface) Ground terminal for connection of the cable screening Wiring plan I 2 C Fig. 24: Wiring plan - double chamber housing Voltage supply, signal output VEGASON 62 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Brown (+) and blue (-) to power supply or to the processing system Shielding Switch-on phase Switch-on phase After connecting VEGASON 62 to power supply or after a voltage recurrence, the instrument carries out a self-check for approx. 30 seconds: •...
Fig. 26: Insert display and adjustment module in the single chamber housing 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. VEGASON 62 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
The pen oper- ates the four keys of the display and adjustment module right through the closed lid (with inspection window) of the sensor housing. VEGASON 62 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
The actual level is then calculated on the basis of these entered values. At the same time, the operating range of the sensor is limited from maximum range to the requested range. VEGASON 62 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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[+] and save with [OK]. The cursor jumps now to the distance value. 4. Enter the distance value in m for empty vessel (e.g. distance from the sensor to the vessel bottom) corresponding to the percentage value. VEGASON 62 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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Stilling tube", " Open vessel" or " Stirred vessel", with " Solid", " Silo" or " Bunker". Vessel shape Storage tank Enter the requested parameters via the appropriate keys, save your settings and jump to the next menu item with the [->] key. VEGASON 62 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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Display - Indicated value In the menu item " Display" you can define how the measured value should be presented on the display. The following indication values are available: • Height • Distance • Current • Scaled • Percent VEGASON 62 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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Diagnosis - Peak value The respective min. and max. measured values are saved in the sen- sor. The values are displayed in the menu item " Peak values". • Min. and max. distance in m(d) • Min. and max. temperature VEGASON 62 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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A comparison of the echo curve and the false echo curve allows a entation more detailled evaluation of measurement reliability. The selected curve is updated continuously. With the [OK] key, a submenu with zoom functions is opened. VEGASON 62 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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Check the distance to the medium surface, because if an incorrect (too large) value is entered, the existing level will be saved as a false signal. The level would then no longer be detectable in this area. VEGASON 62 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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The menu item " Extended setting" offers the possibility to optimise Service - Extended set- ting VEGASON 62 for applications in which the level changes very quickly. To do this, select the function " Quick level change > 1 m/min.". Extended setting quick level change > 1 m/min.
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Current output - min. current 3.8 mA Current output - failure < 3.6 mA Sensor-specific basic adjustment. Depending on the sensor type, see chapter "Technical data". Depending on the sensor type, see chapter "Technical data". VEGASON 62 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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SIL via the indicating and adjustment module. The SIL factory setting cannot be deactivated by the user. Special parameters are parameters which are set customer-specifically on the service level with the adjustment software PACTware. VEGASON 62 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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Language The following safety-relevant data are not read out or written: • HART mode • 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. VEGASON 62 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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Date of last change using PC: Date of the last change of sensor parameters via PC Last change using PC • Sensor details, e.g. approval, process fitting, seal, measuring cell, measuring range, electronics, housing, cable entry, plug, cable length etc. Sensor characteristics Display now? VEGASON 62 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
The data remain permanently stored there even if the sensor supply fails. The proce- dure is described in menu item " Copy sensor data". VEGASON 62 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Fig. 31: Connection via interface adapter VEGACONNECT external I²C bus (com.) interface on the sensor I²C connection cable of VEGACONNECT Interface adapter VEGACONNECT USB cable to the PC Necessary components: • VEGASON 62 VEGASON 62 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Power supply unit or processing system 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 …...
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™ and PDM are available as DD or EDD. The instru-...
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. VEGASON 62 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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.
In both cases, the sensor serial number is necessary. The serial num- bers are stated on the type label of the instrument, inside the housing or on the delivery note. Information: When loading on site, the order data must first be downloaded from the Internet (see operating instructions " Electronics module"). VEGASON 62 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Attach the completed form and, if need be, also a safety data sheet outside on the packaging • Ask the agency serving you to get the address for the return ship- ment. You can find the agency on our homepage. VEGASON 62 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
If personal data is stored on the old device to be disposed of, delete it before disposal. If you have no way to dispose of the old instrument properly, please contact us concerning return and disposal. VEGASON 62 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Power supply Damping (63 % of the input variable) 0 … 999 s, adjustable Met NAMUR recommendation NE 43 Deviation (according to DIN EN 60770-1) Deviation ≤ 4 mm (meas. distance ≤ 2.0 m/6.562 ft) Incl. non-linearity, hysteresis and non-repeatability. VEGASON 62 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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Ʋ Seal EPDM -40 … +80 °C (-40 … +176 °F) Time to output the correct level (with max. 10 % deviation) after a sudden level change. Relating to the nominal measuring range. VEGASON 62 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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Ʋ 4 keys [OK], [->], [+], [ESC] Ʋ Switch Bluetooth On/Off Bluetooth interface Ʋ Standard Bluetooth LE Ʋ Effective range 25 m (82.02 ft) Tested according to the guidelines of German Lloyd, GL directive 2. VEGASON 62 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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Altitude above sea level Ʋ by default up to 2000 m (6562 ft) Ʋ with connected overvoltage protection up to 5000 m (16404 ft) Pollution degree Protection class II (IEC 61010-1) When used with fulfilled housing protection VEGASON 62 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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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. VEGASON 62 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
9 mm/0.35 in higher, with metal housings 18 mm/0.71 in) Plastic single chamber (IP66/IP67) Plastic double chamber Aluminium - single chamber Aluminium - double chamber Stainless steel single chamber (electropolished) Stainless steel single chamber (precision casting) VEGASON 62 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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") ø 74mm ") Fig. 37: VEGASON 62 Blocking distance: 0.4 m (1.312 ft) Measuring range: with liquids up to 8 m (26.25 ft), with solids up to 3.5 m (11.48 ft) VEGASON 62 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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– Single chamber housing 23 False signal suppression 34 Fault rectification 46 Flow measurement 18, 19 Grounding 21 HART mode 38 HART multidrop 28 Installation position 11, 13 Language 37 Max. adjustment 30 Min. adjustment 29 Moisture 11 PIN 39 VEGASON 62 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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