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Vega VEGABAR 28 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions
Pressure sensor with ceramic measuring
cell
VEGABAR 28
Three-wire 1 x transistor or 4 ... 20 mA
Document ID: 57534

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions Pressure sensor with ceramic measuring cell VEGABAR 28 Three-wire 1 x transistor or 4 … 20 mA Document ID: 57534...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    10 Diagnostics and servicing ....................33 10.1 Maintenance ........................33 10.2 Rectify faults ........................33 10.3 Diagnosis, fault messages ..................... 34 10.4 Status messages according to NE 107 ................35 VEGABAR 28 • Three-wire 1 x transistor or 4 … 20 mA...
  • Page 3 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: 2022-08-25 VEGABAR 28 • Three-wire 1 x transistor or 4 … 20 mA...

  • Page 4: About This Document

    The dot set in front indicates a list with no implied sequence. Sequence of actions Numbers set in front indicate successive steps in a procedure. Disposal This symbol indicates special instructions for disposal. VEGABAR 28 • Three-wire 1 x transistor or 4 … 20 mA...

  • Page 5: For Your Safety

    Installation and operation in the USA and Canada This information is only valid for USA and Canada. Hence the follow- ing text is only available in the English language. VEGABAR 28 • Three-wire 1 x transistor or 4 … 20 mA...
  • Page 6 Installations in the US shall comply with the relevant requirements of the National Electrical Code (ANSI/NFPA 70). Installations in Canada shall comply with the relevant requirements of the Canadian Electrical Code. VEGABAR 28 • Three-wire 1 x transistor or 4 … 20 mA...

  • Page 7: Product Description

    The respective scope of delivery results from the order specification. Scope of this operating This operating instructions manual applies to the following instrument instructions versions: • Hardware version from 1.0.0 • Software version from 1.3.0 VEGABAR 28 • Three-wire 1 x transistor or 4 … 20 mA...
  • Page 8 3 Product description Constituent parts Fig. 1: Components of VEGABAR 28 1 Process fitting Electronics housing LED illuminated ring Ventilation/pressure compensation Plug connector Type label The type label contains the most important data for identification and use of the instrument. VEGABAR 28 • Three-wire 1 x transistor or 4 … 20 mA...

  • Page 9: Principle Of Operation

    Enter serial number manually in the VEGA Tools app (available free of charge in the respective stores) Principle of operation Application area VEGABAR 28 is suitable for applications in virtually all industries. It is used for the measurement of the following pressure types. • Gauge pressure •...
  • Page 10 Recessed installation The recessed installation is particularly suitable for applications with gases, vapours and clear liquids. The measuring cell seals are posi- tioned laterally as well as in front. VEGABAR 28 • Three-wire 1 x transistor or 4 … 20 mA...
  • Page 11 The front seal is installed gap-free. Fig. 7: Hygienic installation of the measuring cell (example: Clamp 2") 1 Measuring cell Lateral measuring cell seal 3 Process fitting Front measuring cell seal Diaphragm VEGABAR 28 • Three-wire 1 x transistor or 4 … 20 mA...

  • Page 12: Adjustment

    Unless otherwise indicated, the packages must be stored only under the following conditions: 1) Reduced effective range with continuous stainless steel housing, see chap- ter "Technical Data" VEGABAR 28 • Three-wire 1 x transistor or 4 … 20 mA...

  • Page 13: Accessories

    Threaded and hygienic adapters enable simple adaptation of devices with standard threaded fittings to process-side hygiene connections. Mounting accessories The suitable mounting accessories for VEGABAR 28 includes si- phons, blocking valves and measuring instrument holders. VEGABAR 28 • Three-wire 1 x transistor or 4 … 20 mA...

  • Page 14: Mounting

    Protect your instrument against moisture ingress through the following ture measures: • Use a suitable connection cable (see chapter " Connecting to power supply") • Tighten the cable gland or plug connector VEGABAR 28 • Three-wire 1 x transistor or 4 … 20 mA...
  • Page 15 Make sure that the upper temperature limits stated in chapter " Technical data" for the environment of the electronics hous- ing and connection cable are not exceeded. VEGABAR 28 • Three-wire 1 x transistor or 4 … 20 mA...

  • Page 16: Process Pressure Measurement

    Mount the instrument above the measuring point Possible condensation can then drain off into the process line. Fig. 11: Measurement setup for process pressure measurement of gases in pipelines VEGABAR 28 Blocking valve Pipeline In vapours Keep the following in mind when setting up the measuring system: • Connect via a siphon VEGABAR 28 • Three-wire 1 x transistor or 4 … 20 mA...
  • Page 17 Keep the following in mind when setting up the measuring system: • Mount the instrument below the measuring point The effective pressure line is always filled with liquid and gas bubbles can bubble up to the process line. Fig. 13: Measurement setup for process pressure measurement of liquids in pipelines VEGABAR 28 Blocking valve Pipeline VEGABAR 28 • Three-wire 1 x transistor or 4 … 20 mA...

  • Page 18: Level Measurement

    Keep the following in mind when setting up the measuring system: • Mount the instrument below the min. level • Do not mount the instrument close to the filling stream or emptying area • Mount the instrument so that it is protected against pressure shocks from the stirrer Fig. 14: Measurement setup for level measurement VEGABAR 28 • Three-wire 1 x transistor or 4 … 20 mA...

  • Page 19: Connecting To Power Supply

    1. Loosen the screw on the rear of the plug connector 2. Remove the plug connector and seal from VEGABAR 28 3. Remove the plug insert from the plug housing VEGABAR 28 • Three-wire 1 x transistor or 4 … 20 mA...
  • Page 20 Plug insert Plug seal 7. Snap the plug insert into the plug housing and insert the sensor seal 8. Plug the plug insert with seal to VEGABAR 28 and tighten the screw The electrical connection is finished. ISO 4400 plug with Proceed as follows: hinged cover 1.
  • Page 21 10. Hook in the cover and push onto the plug connection, tighten cover screw 11. Plug the plug insert with seal to VEGABAR 28 and tighten the screw VEGABAR 28 • Three-wire 1 x transistor or 4 … 20 mA...

  • Page 22: Wiring Plan

    ISO 4400 Fig. 20: Wiring plan - Three-wire 1 x transistor or 4 … 20 mA Voltage supply PNP switching NPN switching Current output Contact, plug connector Function/Polarity Voltage supply/Plus Voltage supply/Minus Transistor or current output Galvanically connected to the housing VEGABAR 28 • Three-wire 1 x transistor or 4 … 20 mA...

  • Page 23: Switch-On Phase

    The output signal jumps to the set fault current • Switching outputs are controlled The current measured value is then output on the signal cable. 2) With current output activated VEGABAR 28 • Three-wire 1 x transistor or 4 … 20 mA...

  • Page 24: Access Protection

    " Ac- cess protection". If this document is lost, the emergency device code can be retrieved from your personal contact person after legitimation. VEGABAR 28 • Three-wire 1 x transistor or 4 … 20 mA...

  • Page 25: Storing The Codes In Myvega

    " PINs and Codes". This greatly simplifies the use of additional adjust- ment tools, as all Bluetooth access and device codes are automati- cally synchronized when connected to the " myVEGA" account VEGABAR 28 • Three-wire 1 x transistor or 4 … 20 mA...

  • Page 26: Setup With Smartphone/Tablet (Bluetooth)

    • Operating system: Android 5.1 or newer • Bluetooth 4.0 LE or newer Download the VEGA Tools app from the " Apple App Store", " Goog- le Play Store" or " Baidu Store" to your smartphone or tablet. Connecting Connecting Start the adjustment app and select the function "...

  • Page 27: Sensor Parameter Adjustment

    The sensor adjustment menu is divided into two halves: On the left you'll find the navigation section with the menus " Setup", " Display", " Diagnosis" and others. The selected menu item, recognisable by the colour change, is dis- played in the right half. Fig. 23: Example of an app view - Setup measured values VEGABAR 28 • Three-wire 1 x transistor or 4 … 20 mA...

  • Page 28: Setup With Pc/Notebook (Bluetooth)

    Enter Bluetooth access For authentication, enter in the next menu window the 6-digit code Bluetooth access code: Fig. 24: Enter Bluetooth access code VEGABAR 28 • Three-wire 1 x transistor or 4 … 20 mA...

  • Page 29: Parameter Adjustment

    DTMs are compiled in a DTM Collec- tion. The DTMs can also be integrated into other frame applications according to FDT standard. Fig. 25: Example of a DTM view - Adjustment current output VEGABAR 28 • Three-wire 1 x transistor or 4 … 20 mA...

  • Page 30: Menu Overview

    Red, yellow, green …, individual colour selection, no signalling Flashing Yes, no 3) % values of the outputs referred to the respective nominal measuring range, setting in bar VEGABAR 28 • Three-wire 1 x transistor or 4 … 20 mA...
  • Page 31 Pa, kPa, MPa, psi, mmH2O, mmHg, inH2O, inHg Temperature (TMP) °C, °F °C Access protection Bluetooth access code Device-specific access code Protection of the parameteri- Deactivated zation Reset Reset 4) Signalling of process pressure ranges by colour and flashing VEGABAR 28 • Three-wire 1 x transistor or 4 … 20 mA...
  • Page 32 Device name, serial number, hard- ware version, software version, factory calibration date, Device Re- vision, measuring range begin, measuring range end Sensor features (DTM) Sensor characteristics Features of the instrument version VEGABAR 28 • Three-wire 1 x transistor or 4 … 20 mA...

  • Page 33: Diagnostics And Servicing

    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 also available outside normal working hours, seven days a week around the clock. VEGABAR 28 • Three-wire 1 x transistor or 4 … 20 mA...

  • Page 34: Diagnosis, Fault Messages

    For devices with M12 x 1 stainless steel plug, the 360° status indica- tion is not available. 5) Signalling of process pressure ranges by colour and flashing, adjustable via VEGA Tools app or PACTware/DTM. 6) Delivery status; adjustable via VEGA Tools app or PACTware/DTM VEGABAR 28 • Three-wire 1 x transistor or 4 … 20 mA...

  • Page 35: Status Messages According To Ne 107

    Maintenance required: Due to external influences, the instrument function is limited. The measurement is affected, but the measured value is still valid. Plan in maintenance for the instrument because a failure is expected in the near future (e.g. due to buildup). This status message is inactive by default. VEGABAR 28 • Three-wire 1 x transistor or 4 … 20 mA...
  • Page 36 Switching output overloaded Maintenance Code Cause Rectification Text message M504 Interference of the internal communica- Restart tion to Bluetooth Error at a device interface Send instrument for repair VEGABAR 28 • Three-wire 1 x transistor or 4 … 20 mA...

  • Page 37: Software Update

    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. VEGABAR 28 • Three-wire 1 x transistor or 4 … 20 mA...

  • Page 38: Dismount

    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. VEGABAR 28 • Three-wire 1 x transistor or 4 … 20 mA...

  • Page 39: Certificates And Approvals

    Germany. The published NAMUR recommendations are accepted as the standard in field instrumentation. The device fulfils the requirements of the following NAMUR recom- mendations: • NE 21 – Electromagnetic compatibility of equipment • NE 43 – Signal level for fault information from measuring transduc- • NE 53 – Compatibility of field devices and display/adjustment components VEGABAR 28 • Three-wire 1 x transistor or 4 … 20 mA...

  • Page 40: Environment Management System

    DIN EN ISO 14001. Help us to meet these requirements and observe the environmental instructions in the chapters " Packaging, transport and storage", " Disposal" of this operating instructions. VEGABAR 28 • Three-wire 1 x transistor or 4 … 20 mA...

  • Page 41: Supplement

    Ʋ Cable enclosure PBT/PC, 1.4404 Ʋ Cable Weight approx. 0.25 kg (0.55 lbs) Torques Max. torque for process fitting (examples) Ʋ Thread G½, inside G¼ (ISO 228-1), 5 Nm (3.688 lbf ft) PVDF VEGABAR 28 • Three-wire 1 x transistor or 4 … 20 mA...
  • Page 42 50 bar/5000 kPa 0 bar abs. 0 … +5 bar/0 … +500 kPa 65 bar/+6500 kPa 0 bar abs. 7) Data on overload capability apply for reference temperature. VEGABAR 28 • Three-wire 1 x transistor or 4 … 20 mA...
  • Page 43 -20 … +95 % Ʋ Span -120 … +120 % Maximum permissible Turn Down Unlimited (recommended 20 : 1) Switch-on phase Start-up time with operating voltage U ≤ 2 s VEGABAR 28 • Three-wire 1 x transistor or 4 … 20 mA...
  • Page 44 : jump response time Process variable Output signal Size Time Dead time ≤ 2 ms Rise time (10 … 90 %) ≤ 4 ms Step response time (ti: 0 s, 10 … 90 %) ≤ 6 ms VEGABAR 28 • Three-wire 1 x transistor or 4 … 20 mA...
  • Page 45 1,5 % 1,2 % -40°C 20°C 100°C -1,2 % -1,5 % Fig. 28: Temperature error with TD 1 : 1 8) 0 … +100 °C (+32 … +212 °F) VEGABAR 28 • Three-wire 1 x transistor or 4 … 20 mA...
  • Page 46 -15 … +130 °C (+5 … +266 °F) Temperature derating 9) Applied for OL approval 10) Process pressures > 5 bar: 20 … +60 °C (-4 … +140 °F) VEGABAR 28 • Three-wire 1 x transistor or 4 … 20 mA...
  • Page 47 PC/Notebook PACTware/DTM Smartphone/Tablet Adjustment app Bluetooth interface Bluetooth standard Bluetooth 5.0 11) SIP = Sterilization in place 12) CIP = Cleaning in place 13) MWP: Maximum Working Pressure VEGABAR 28 • Three-wire 1 x transistor or 4 … 20 mA...
  • Page 48 14) Depending on the local conditions 15) Depending on the instrument version 16) U = 35 V DC, output signal = 20 mA 17) Load current = 250 mA VEGABAR 28 • Three-wire 1 x transistor or 4 … 20 mA...

  • Page 49: Dimensions

    36 mm (2.18") (1.38") ø 36 mm (1.42") Fig. 31: Connection technology VEGABAR 28 Plug connector according to ISO 4400 Plug connector according to ISO 4400 with hinged cover VEGABAR 28 • Three-wire 1 x transistor or 4 … 20 mA...
  • Page 50 Fig. 32: VEGABAR 28, threaded fitting not front-flush DU Thread G½ (EN 837), manometer connection C2 Thread M20 x 1.5 (EN 837), manometer connection CS Thread G½, inside G¼ A (ISO 228-1), Duplex steel (1.4462) DQ Thread G½, inside G¼ A (ISO 228-1), PVDF LF Thread ½ NPT, inside ¼ NPT (ASME B1.20.1) 9U Thread ½ NPT, inside 6 mm PEEK TI Thread ¼ NPT (ASME B1.20.1) TJ Thread G¼ (ISO 228-1) VEGABAR 28 • Three-wire 1 x transistor or 4 … 20 mA...
  • Page 51 ø 55 mm ø 60 mm ( 2.17 ") ( 2.17 ") ( 2.36 ") Fig. 33: VEGABAR 28, threaded fitting front-flush 9L Thread G½ (DIN 3852-A) N9 Thread G¾ (DIN 3852-E) C5 Thread G1 (ISO 228-1) DA Thread G1½ (DIN 3852-A) C9 Thread 1½ NPT (ASME B1.20.1) 8C Thread G1½ (DIN 3852-E), PEEK VEGABAR 28 • Three-wire 1 x transistor or 4 … 20 mA...
  • Page 52 (1.61") (1.26") M30x1,5 ø 27 mm ø 40 mm ø 40 mm ( 1.08 ") ( 1.57 ") ( 1.57 ") Fig. 34: VEGABAR 28, cone/extension fitting DH Thread G1 (ISO 228-1), cone 40° LX Thread G1 (ISO 228-1), hygienic design AL Thread M30 x 1.5 (DIN 13) VEGABAR 28 • Three-wire 1 x transistor or 4 … 20 mA...
  • Page 53 ( 3.31 ") Fig. 35: VEGABAR 28, hygienic fitting AR Clamp 2" PN 40, ø 64 mm (DIN 32676, ISO 2852) FB SMS DN 51 PN 6 E7 Ingold connection PN 10 FR Varivent N50-40 PN 25, front-flush EZ Collar socket DN 40 PN 40 (DIN 11851), front-flush E2 Collar socket DN 40 PN 40 (DIN 11864-1, Form A) VEGABAR 28 • Three-wire 1 x transistor or 4 … 20 mA...

  • Page 54: 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 55 Notes VEGABAR 28 • Three-wire 1 x transistor or 4 … 20 mA...
  • Page 56 Subject to change without prior notice © VEGA Grieshaber KG, Schiltach/Germany 2022 VEGA Grieshaber KG Am Hohenstein 113 Phone +49 7836 50-0 77761 Schiltach E-mail: info.de@vega.com...

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