Vega VEGAWAVE 63 Operating Instructions Manual page 12

Vibrating level switch with tube extension for powders
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4 Mounting
Inflowing medium
Lock fitting
Nozzle
Material cone
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not use an overly long extension tube for VEGAWAVE 63, but check
if you can mount a short level switch on the side of the vessel in
horizontal position.
Extreme vibration caused by the process or the equipment, e.g. agita-
tors or turbulence in the vessel, e.g. by fluidisation, can cause the
extension tube of VEGAWAVE 63 to vibrate in resonance. This leads
to increased stress on the upper weld joint. Should a longer tube ver-
sion be necessary, you can provide a suitable support directly above
the vibrating element to secure the extension tube.
This measure applies mainly to applications in Ex areas. Make sure
that the tube is not subject to bending stress due to this measure.
If VEGAWAVE 63 is mounted in the filling stream, unwanted false
measurement signals can be generated. For this reason, mount
VEGAWAVE 63 at a position in the vessel where no disturbances, e.g.
from filling openings, agitators, etc., can occur.
This applies particularly to instrument types with long extension tube.
Fig. 3: Inflowing medium
VEGAWAVE 63 can be mounted with a lock fitting for height adjust-
ment. Take note of the pressure information of the lock fitting.
The vibrating element should protrude into the vessel to avoid
buildup. For that reason, avoid using mounting bosses for flanges
and screwed fittings. This applies particularly to use with adhesive
products.
In silos for bulk solids, material cones can form and change the
switching point. Please keep this in mind when installing the sensor
in the vessel. We recommend selecting an installation location where
the vibrating fork detects an average value of the material cone.
VEGAWAVE 63 • Transistor (NPN/PNP)

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