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Operating Instructions
VEGAPULS 63
Profibus PA
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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions VEGAPULS 63 Profibus PA Document ID: 36513 Radar...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Parameter adjustment with PACTware ... . 40 Saving the parameter adjustment data ... . 41 VEGAPULS 63 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 3 11.3 Dimensions ....... 64 Safety instructions for Ex areas Please note the Ex-specific safety information for installation and operation in Ex areas. These safety instructions are part of the operating instructions manual and come with the Ex-approved instruments. VEGAPULS 63 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 4: About This Document

    This symbol indicates special instructions for Ex applications. List The dot set in front indicates a list with no implied sequence. à Action This arrow indicates a single action. Sequence Numbers set in front indicate successive steps in a procedure. VEGAPULS 63 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 5: For Your Safety

    During work on and with the device the required personal protective equipment must always be worn. 2.2 Appropriate use VEGAPULS 63 is a sensor for continuous level measurement. You can find detailed information on the application range in chapter "Product description".

  • Page 6: Ce Conformity

    2.5 CE conformity The device fulfills the legal requirements of the applicable EC guidelines. By attaching the CE mark, VEGA provides a confirmation of successful testing. You can find the CE conformity declaration in the download area of www.vega.com.

  • Page 7: Product Description

    The serial number on the type label of the instrument allows you to call up the order data, operating instructions manuals, sensor data for the service DTM as well as the test certificate (depending on the instrument). To do this, open under www.vega.com, "VEGA Tools" and "serial number search". Scope of the operating...

  • Page 8: Principle Of Operation

    DIN EN 24180. The packaging of standard instruments consists of environment- friendly, recyclable cardboard. For special versions, PE foam or PE foil is also used. Dispose of the packaging material via specialised recycling companies. VEGAPULS 63 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 9: Accessories And Replacement Parts

    The interface adapter VEGACONNECT enables the connection of communication-capable instruments to the USB interface of a PC. For parameter adjustment of these instruments, an adjustment software such as PACTware with VEGA-DTM is required. You can find further information in the operating instructions "Interface adapter VEGACONNECT" (Document-ID 32628).
  • Page 10 VEGAPULS series 60. A separate version is available for each type of signal output. You can find further information in the operating instructions "Electronics module VEGAPULS series 60 " (Document-ID 36801). VEGAPULS 63 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 11: Mounting

    You can find the specifications in chapter "Technical data" or on the type label. 4.2 Mounting instructions The flange screws of VEGAPULS 63 must be always screwed with the Mounting of instruments with PTFE-coated flan- torque stated in the technical data so that the PTFE washer of the encapsulated antenna system seals.
  • Page 12 Fig. 2: Position of the polarisation plane of VEGAPULS 63 Marking hole When mounting the VEGAPULS 63, keep a distance of at least Mounting position 200 mm (7.874 in) to the vessel wall. If the sensor is installed in the center of dished or round vessel tops, multiple echoes can arise.
  • Page 13 Fig. 4: Mounting of the radar sensor on vessels with conical bottom Inflowing medium Do not mount the instruments in or above the filling stream. Make sure that you detect the product surface, not the inflowing product. VEGAPULS 63 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 14 Mounting on socket If the reflective properties of the medium are good, you can mount VEGAPULS 63 on a socket piece. 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. Then carry out a false echo storage.
  • Page 15 If there are agitators in the vessel, a false signal memory 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. VEGAPULS 63 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 16 Under these prereq- uisites, the measurement of products with low dielectric values (ε value ≥ 1.6) is possible. In very adhesive products, measurement in a surge pipe is not recommended. VEGAPULS 63 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 17 The tube diameter must be at least DN 40 or 1½" with antenna size 40 mm (1½") For the parameter adjustment, select "Application standpipe" and enter the tube diameter to compensate errors due to running time shift VEGAPULS 63 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 18 Diameter should be constant over the complete length Measurement in the by- An alternative to measurement in a surge pipe is measurement in a pass bypass tube outside of the vessel. VEGAPULS 63 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 19 40 mm (1½") For the parameter adjustment, select "Application standpipe" and enter the tube diameter to compensate errors due to running time shift A false signal suppression with integrated sensor is recommended but not mandatory VEGAPULS 63 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 20 Gap size with junctions ≤ 0.1 mm, for example, when using a ball valve or intermediate flanges with single pipe sections The antenna diameter of the sensor should correspond to the inner diameter of the tube Diameter should be constant over the complete length VEGAPULS 63 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 21: Connecting To The Bus System

    In the connection box or T-distributor, the screen of the short stub to the sensor must not be connected to ground potential or to another cable screen. The cable screens to the power supply unit and to the VEGAPULS 63 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 22: Connection

    In case of flexible cores without end sleeves, press the terminal head with a small screwdriver; the terminal opening is freed. When the screwdriver is released, the terminal closes again. VEGAPULS 63 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 23: Wiring Plan, Single Chamber Housing

    Selection switch for bus address For external indicating and adjustment unit Ground terminal for connection of the cable screen 5.4 Wiring plan, double chamber housing The following illustrations apply to the non-Ex as well as to the Ex-ia version. VEGAPULS 63 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 24 Connection compart- ment Fig. 15: Connection compartment, double chamber housing Voltage supply/Signal output For indicating and adjustment module or interface adapter Ground terminal for connection of the cable screen VEGAPULS 63 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 25: Wiring Plan With Double Chamber Housing Ex D

    Internal connection to the connection compartment Contact pins for the indicating and adjustment module or interface adapter Selection switch for bus address Internal connection to the plug connector for external indicating and adjustment unit (optional) VEGAPULS 63 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 26: Wiring Plan - Version Ip 66/Ip 68, 1 Bar

    The address setting is carried out either via: The address selection switch in the electronics compartment of the instrument (address setting via hardware) The indicating and adjustment module (address setting via software) PACTware/DTM (address setting via software) VEGAPULS 63 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 27: Switch On Phase

    The addressing procedure is described in the operating instructions manual "Indicating and adjustment module. 5.8 Switch on phase After VEGAPULS 63 is connected to the bus system, the instrument carries out a self-test for approx. 30 seconds. The following steps are carried out: Internal check of the electronics Indication of the instrument type, the firmware as well as the...

  • Page 28: Insert Indicating And Adjustment Module

    Fig. 21: Insert indicating and adjustment module Note: If you intend to retrofit the instrument with an indicating and adjustment module for continuous measured value indication, a higher cover with an inspection glass is required. VEGAPULS 63 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 29: Adjustment System

    The functions of the individual keys are shown in the above illustration. Approx. 10 minutes after the last pressing of a key, an automatic reset to measured value indication is triggered. Any values not confirmed with [OK] will not be saved. VEGAPULS 63 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 30: Parameter Adjustment

    With bulk solids, these are dust generation, material cone and additional echoes from the vessel wall. To adapt the sensor to these different measuring conditions, the selection "Liquid" or "Bulk solid" should be made in this menu item. VEGAPULS 63 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 31 Keep in mind that layer interfaces can cause faulty measurements. If you want to measure the total height of both liquids reliably, please contact our service department or use an instrument specially designed for interface measurement. VEGAPULS 63 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 32 Also the vessel form can influence the measurement apart from the medium and the application. To adapt the sensor to these measure- ment conditions, this menu item offers you different options for vessel bottom and ceiling in case of certain applications. VEGAPULS 63 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 33 Edit the percentage value with [OK] and set the cursor to the requested position with [->]. Set the requested percentage value with [+] and save with [OK]. The cursor jumps now to the distance value. VEGAPULS 63 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 34 Save settings with [OK] Diagnosis/Curve indica- The "Echo curve" shows the signal strength of the echoes over the tion measuring range in dB. The signal strength enables an evaluation of the quality of the measurement. VEGAPULS 63 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 35 Changes in the measuring conditions over time can thus be determined. Further settings Further set- The following circumstances cause interfering reflections and can tings/False sig- influence the measurement: nal suppression High sockets Vessel installations such as struts Agitators VEGAPULS 63 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 36 - e.g. in a horizontal cylindrical or spherical tank - and the indication or output of the volume is required. Corresponding linearization curves are preprogrammed for VEGAPULS 63 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 37 Additional settings/Re- When a reset is carried out, all settings (with only a few exceptions) are reset. The exceptions are: PIN, language, lighting, SIL and HART mode. The following reset functions are available: VEGAPULS 63 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 38 Peak values measured value: Resetting of the measured min. and max. distances to the actual measured value. Select the requested reset function [->] and confirm with [OK]. The following table shows the default values of VEGAPULS 63: Menu Menu item...

  • Page 39: Saving The Parameter Adjustment Data

    If it is necessary to exchange a sensor, then the indicating and adjustment module is inserted into the replacement instrument and the data are also written into the sensor via the menu item "Copy sensor data". VEGAPULS 63 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 40: Setup With Pactware

    DTM Collection. Furthermore, not all described functions are included in older firmware versions. You can download the latest instrument software from our homepage. A description of the update procedure is also available in the Internet. VEGAPULS 63 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 41: Saving The Parameter Adjustment Data

    The standard version is available as a free-of-charge download under http://www.vega.com. The full version is available on CD from the agency serving you. 7.3 Saving the parameter adjustment data We recommend documenting or saving the parameter adjustment data via PACTware.

  • Page 42: Setting Up With Other Systems

    Device descriptions as Enhanced Device Description (EDD) are available for DD adjustment programs, such as e.g. AMS™ and PDM. A free-of-charge download of these files is available via Internet. Move via www.vega.com and "Downloads" to "Software". VEGAPULS 63 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 43: Diagnosis, Fault Rectification And Service

    PACTware/DTM or the control system with EDD. Data are also read out or reset. Depending on the instrument, the echo curve created during setup can be stored alternatively also via the indicating and adjustment module. VEGAPULS 63 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 44: Error Messages According To Ne 107

    Bit 1 F017 l Adjustment not within l Change adjustment specification according to the limit Adjustment values (difference span too between min. and small max. ≥ 10 mm) VEGAPULS 63 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 45 Check or correct in- the vessel height/ stallation and/or pa- Installation/ measuring range rameter adjustment Setup error l Max. measuring ran- l Use an instrument ge of the instrument with bigger measu- not sufficient ring range VEGAPULS 63 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 46 Isolate electronics temperature l Use instrument with higher temperature range Maintenance The following table shows the error codes and text messages in the status message "Maintenance" and provides information on causes as well as corrective measures. VEGAPULS 63 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 47: Rectify Faults

    "Set up" must be carried out again, if necessary. 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. VEGAPULS 63 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 48: Exchanging The Electronics Module

    You can find detailed information on our homepage www. vega.com. Load sensor software to At "www.vega.com/downloads" go to "Software". Select under "plics sensors and instruments" the respective instrument series and software version. Load the zip file via the right mouse key with "Save target as"...

  • Page 49: How To Proceed In Case Of Repair

    Connect the sensor to power supply and provide connection from the PC to the instrument via the interface adapter. Start PACTware and move via the menu "Project" to the VEGA project assistant. Select "USB" and "Set instruments online". Provide connection to the sensor via "Start"...

  • Page 50: Dismounting

    Correct disposal avoids negative effects to persons and environment and ensures recycling of useful raw materials. Materials: see chapter "Technical data" If you have no way to dispose of the old instrument properly, please contact us concerning return and disposal. VEGAPULS 63 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 51: Supplement

    Measured variable The measured quantity is the distance between process fitting of the sensor and product surface. The reference plane is the seal surface on the process fitting or the lower side of the flange. VEGAPULS 63 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 52 Damping (63 % of the input variable) 3.02 Profibus PA profile Number of FBs with AI (function blocks with analogue input) Default values 1. FB 2. FB SV 1 3. FB SV 2 < 1 mm (0.039 in) Resolution, digital VEGAPULS 63 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 53 The spreading speed of the radar impulses in gas or vapour above the medium is reduced by high pressures. This effect depends on the superimposed gas or vapour and is especially large at low temperatures. VEGAPULS 63 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 54 2 m with bulk solids applications, until the output signal has taken for the first time 90 % of the final value (IEC 61298-2). Outside the specified beam angle, the energy of the radar signal has a level of -3 dB (50 %) VEGAPULS 63 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 55 -1 … 16 bar (-100 … 1600 kPa/-14.5 … 232 psig) Flange from 3" (from 300 lb), DN 80 - -0.5 … 16 bar (-50 … 1600 kPa/-7.3 … 232 psig) with antenna encapsulation PFA Not suitable for Ex applications. Not suitable for Ex applications. VEGAPULS 63 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 56 Tested according to the guidelines of German Lloyd, GL directive 2. Depending on the version M12 x 1, according to ISO 4400, Harting, 7/8" FF. Only with Ex d version Only with Ex d version Only with Ex d version VEGAPULS 63 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 57 Voltage supply Operating voltage 9 … 32 V DC Non-Ex instrument 9 … 17.5 V DC EEx-ia instrument - Power supply FISCO model 9 … 24 V DC EEx-ia instrument - Power supply EN- TITY model VEGAPULS 63 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 58 Depending on the version, instruments with approvals can have different technical data. For these instruments, the corresponding approval documents have to be taken into account. These are part of the delivery or can be downloaded under www.vega.com via "VEGA Tools" and "serial number search" as well as via "Downloads" and "Approvals".

  • Page 59: Communication Profibus Pa

    VEGAPULS 63 0x0BFE 0x9702 PS630BFE.GSD YP010BFE.GSD PA139702.GSD VEGAPULS 65 0x0BFF 0x9702 PS650BFF.GSD YP010BFF.GSD PA139702.GSD VEGAPULS 66 0x0C00 0x9702 PS660C00.GSD YP010C00.GSD PA139702.GSD VEGAPULS 67 0x0C01 0x9702 PS670C01.GSD YP010C01.GSD PA139702.GSD VEGAPULS 68 0x0C02 0x9702 PS680C02.GSD YP010C02.GSD PA139702.GSD VEGAPULS 63 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 60 The master class 1 (e.g. PLC) cyclically reads out measured values from the sensor during operation. The below block diagram below shows which data can be accessed by the PLC. Fig. 27: VEGAPULS 63: Block diagram with AI FB 1 … AI FB 3 OUT values TB Transducer Block FB 1 …...
  • Page 61 AI FB1 (OUT) AI FB1 Note: Bytes 6-15 are not used in this example. Data format of the output signal Byte2 Byte1 Byte0 Byte4 Byte3 Status Value (IEEE-754) Fig. 28: Data format of the output signal VEGAPULS 63 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 62 Failsafe replacement value (Failsafe-Mode = "Last value value" and already valid measured value since swit- ching on) 0 x 48 uncertain substitute set l Switch on simulation l Failsafe replacement value (Failsafe-Mode = "Fsafe value") VEGAPULS 63 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 63 Hi-Alarm tive advisory alarm - high limited 0 x 8d good (non-cascade) - ac- Lo-Lo-Alarm tive critical alarm - low limited 0 x 8e good (non-cascade) - ac- Hi-Hi-Alarm tive critical alarm - high limited VEGAPULS 63 • Profibus PA...

  • Page 64: Dimensions

    11 Supplement 11.3 Dimensions The following dimensional drawings represent only an extract of the possible versions. Detailed dimensional drawings can be downloaded on www.vega.com under "Downloads" and "Drawings". Plastic housing ~ 69 mm ~ 84 mm (3.31") (2.72") ø 79 mm ø...
  • Page 65 ø 86 mm ø 80 mm ø 79 mm (3.39") (3.15") (3.11") M16x1,5 M20x1,5/ ½ NPT M20x1,5/ M20x1,5/ ½ NPT ½ NPT Single chamber version, electropolished Single chamber version, precision casting Double chamber version, precision casting VEGAPULS 63 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 66 (4.06") ø 84 mm ø 80 mm ø 77 mm (3.31") (3.15") (3.03") M16x1,5 M20x1,5 M20x1,5/ ½ NPT M20x1,5/ ½ NPT Single chamber version, electropolished Single chamber version, precision casting Double chamber version, precision casting VEGAPULS 63 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 67 3" 150 lb 4" 150 lb 4" 150 lb 0.55" 6" 150 lb 6" 150 lb 0.55" Fig. 35: VEGAPULS 63 - flange version DN 50 and 2" DN 80 … DN 150 and 3" … 6" VEGAPULS 63 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 68 4" 150 lb 4" 150 lb 0.55" 0.55" 6" 150 lb 6" 150 lb Fig. 36: VEGAPULS 63 - Low temperature flange version DN 50 and 2" DN 80 … DN 150 and 3" … 6" VEGAPULS 63 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 69 ø 50 mm (2.60") (1.97") ø 90 mm (3.54") ø 78 mm ø 90 mm (3.07") (3.54") Fig. 37: VEGAPULS 63 - hygienic fitting 1 NeumoBiocontrol Tuchenhagen Varivent DN 25 Hygienic fitting LA Hygienic fitting LB VEGAPULS 63 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 70 DN 80 / 3,5" ø 106 DN 100 / 4" ø 119 Fig. 38: VEGAPULS 63 - hygienic fitting 2 Tri-Clamp DN 50, 2", 2½", DN 65, 3" Tri-Clamp DN 80, 3½", DN 100, 4" VEGAPULS 63 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 71 ø 94 mm (3.70") ø 133 mm (5.24") Fig. 39: VEGAPULS 63 - hygienic fitting 3 Bolting DIN 11851, DN 50, 2" and 3" Bolting DIN 11851, DN 80, 4" Bolting DIN 11864-2, DN 50 Bolting DIN 11864-2, DN 80...
  • Page 72 11 Supplement - hygienic fitting 4 VEGAPULS 63 ø 84 mm (3.31") ø 114 mm (4.45") Fig. 40: VEGAPULS 63 - hygienic fitting 4 SMS DN 51 SMS DN 76 VEGAPULS 63 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 73 Les lignes de produits VEGA sont globalement protégées par des droits de propriété intellectuelle. Pour plus d'informations, on pourra se référer au site http://www.vega.com VEGA lineas de productos están protegidas por los derechos en el campo de la propiedad industrial. Para mayor información revise la pagina web http://www.vega.com Линии...
  • Page 74 Service hotline 47 Functional principle 8 Software addressing 27 Status bytes PA output value 62 Status messages 44 Gating out of false signals 35 Storage 9 GSD file 59 Telegram configuration 61 Hardware addressing 27 VEGAPULS 63 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 75 Index Type label 7 Vessel form 32 Vessel height 32 Vessel installations 15 VEGAPULS 63 • Profibus PA...
  • Page 76 All statements concerning scope of delivery, application, practical use and operating conditions of the sensors and processing systems correspond to the information avail- able at the time of printing. © VEGA Grieshaber KG, Schiltach/Germany 2010 36513-EN-101109 Subject to change without prior notice...

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