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Vega VEGACAP 63 Operating Instructions Manual

Capacitive rod electrode for level detection
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Operating Instructions
Capacitive rod electrode for level
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VEGACAP 63
Two-wire
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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions Capacitive rod electrode for level detection VEGACAP 63 Two-wire Document ID: 30011...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    How to proceed if a repair is necessary ................25 Dismount..........................26 Dismounting steps......................26 Disposal ......................... 26 Supplement ..........................27 Technical data ........................ 27 Dimensions ........................31 Industrial property rights ....................33 Trademark ........................33 VEGACAP 63 • Two-wire...
  • Page 3 Contents Editing status: 2023-04-26 VEGACAP 63 • Two-wire...

  • Page 4: About This Document

    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.

  • Page 5: For Your Safety

    During work on and with the device, the required personal protective equipment must always be worn. Appropriate use The VEGACAP 63 is a sensor for point level detection. 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.

  • Page 6: Conformity

    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" VEGACAP 63 • Two-wire...

  • Page 7: Product Description

    • Only for instrument versions without SIL qualification Constituent parts The VEGACAP 63 consists of the components: • Process fitting with probe • Housing with electronics • Housing lid Fig. 1: VEGACAP 63, rod version with plastic housing Housing lid Housing with electronics 3 Process fitting VEGACAP 63 • Two-wire...
  • Page 8 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 QR-code on the type label of the device or •...

  • Page 9: Principle Of Operation

    3 Product description Principle of operation Application area VEGACAP 63 is a point level sensor for universal use in non-abrasive liquids and bulk solids. The rod probe is fully insulated and the proven mechanical construc- tion offers high functional safety. Functional principle Probe, measured product and vessel wall form an electrical capacitor.

  • Page 10: Packaging, Transport And Storage

    DIN 2501, EN 1092-1, BS 10, ASME B 16.5, JIS B 2210-1984, GOST 12821-80. Screening tube adapter There are different reasons for the use of a screening tube adapter. Condensation In case of strong condensation, the draining of condensed water can change the measurement accuracy. The suitable version is the VEGACAP 63 • Two-wire...
  • Page 11 Capacitive shielding, vacuum-tight. When the probe is mounted laterally, buildup can accumulate in the nozzle. A screening tube makes the covered part of the probe inactive and hence insensitive to influence from buildup and nozzle. Hence, the screening tube adapter excludes changing influences caused by the medium and ensures stable measurement conditions. The suit- able version is Capacitive screening, vacuum-tight. VEGACAP 63 • Two-wire...

  • Page 12: Mounting

    Use the recommended cables (see chapter " Connecting to power supply") and tighten the cable gland. You can give your instrument additional protection against moisture penetration by leading the connection cable downward in front of the cable gland. Rain and condensation water can thus drain off. This VEGACAP 63 • Two-wire...
  • Page 13 You have to remove these plugs before electrical connection. NPT thread In the case of instrument housings with self-sealing NPT threads, it is not possible to have the cable entries screwed in at the factory. The VEGACAP 63 • Two-wire...

  • Page 14: Mounting Instructions

    Agitators and fluidization Due to the effects of agitators, equipment vibration or similar, the level switch can be subjected to strong lateral forces. For this reason, do not use an overly long electrode for VEGACAP 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 system, e.g. due to agitators or turbulence in the vessel from fluidisation, can cause the probe of VEGACAP 63 to vibrate in resonance.
  • Page 15 Torque with PTFE plated flanges terials, you have to additionally use disc springs for fastening flange screws on PTFE coated flanges. Tighten the screws moderately with the torque stated in the technical data. Depending on the process and ambient conditions, this value can vary. In individual cases you should occasionally check the tightness on site. VEGACAP 63 • Two-wire...

  • Page 16: Connecting To Power Supply

    Connect the operating voltage according to the following diagrams. Take note of the general installation regulations. As a rule, connect VEGACAP 63 to vessel ground (PA), or in case of plastic vessels, to the next ground potential. On the side of the instrument housing there is a ground terminal between the cable entries.

  • Page 17: Wiring Plan - Single Chamber Housing

    Wiring plan - single chamber housing Housing overview Fig. 8: Material versions - single chamber housing Plastic (not with dust-Ex) Aluminium Stainless steel Filter element for pressure compensation or blind plug with version IP66/ IP68, 1 bar VEGACAP 63 • Two-wire...
  • Page 18 " Ex-technical data" are available in the " Safety information". The wiring example is applicable for all suitable controllers. Take note of the operating instructions manual of the controller. Suit- able controllers are listed in chapter " Technical data". Fig. 10: Wiring plan Voltage supply VEGACAP 63 • Two-wire...

  • Page 19: Wiring Plan - Version Ip66/Ip68, 1 Bar

    After connecting to voltage supply or after a voltage recurrence, the instrument passes a certain switch on routine. By lowering the current value when switching on, the instrument can output briefly a fault signal. I/mA 20,5 < 2,3 Fig. 12: Warm-up reaction Measured value VEGACAP 63 • Two-wire...

  • Page 20: Setup

    Note: As a rule, always set the mode with the mode switch of the signal conditioning instrument before starting setup VEGACAP 63. The switching output will change if you set the mode switch afterwards. This could possibly trigger other connected instruments or devices.
  • Page 21 Measuring range selec- tion switch (1) selection switch (1) on VEGACAP 63 you can change the sensitivity of the probe to the electrical properties of the product and the condi- tions in the vessel. This is necessary so that the level switch can also reliably detect products e.g. with very low or very high dielectric figure.

  • Page 22: Diagnostics And Servicing

    Should these measures not be successful, please call in urgent cases 24 hour service hotline 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.

  • Page 23: Exchange Of The Electronics Module

    Fig. 15: Check the resistance in the probe Shielding Measuring probe Ground potential Exchange of the electronics module In general, all oscillators of series CP60 can be interchanged. VEGACAP 63 • Two-wire...
  • Page 24 10. Screw in and tighten the two holding screws with a screwdriver (Torx size T10 or Phillips 4) 11. Insert the wire ends into the open terminals according to the wir- ing plan 12. Press down the opening levers of the terminals, you will hear the terminal spring closing VEGACAP 63 • Two-wire...

  • Page 25: How To Proceed If A Repair Is Necessary

    Clean the instrument and pack it damage-proof • 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. VEGACAP 63 • Two-wire...

  • Page 26: 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. VEGACAP 63 • Two-wire...

  • Page 27: Supplement

    Ʋ Rod weight: ø 16 mm (0.63 in) 1100 g/m (12 oz/ft) Sensor length (L) Ʋ Process fitting: thread and flanges 0.1 … 6 m (0.328 … 19.69 ft) Ʋ Process fitting: Flanges - PTFE plated 0.15 … 6 m (0.492 … 19.69 ft) Max. lateral load 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft) VEGACAP 63 • Two-wire...
  • Page 28 -1 … 64 bar/-100 … 6400 kPa (-14.5 … 928 psig), de- pending on the process fitting Ʋ Flange version, PTFE plated -0.4 … 16 bar/-40 … 1600 kPa (-5.8 … 232 psig), de- pending on the process fitting Process temperature VEGACAP 63 of 316L Ʋ Insulation PE -40 … +80 °C (-40 … +176 °F) Distance from the process fittings to the set switching point. Distance from the process fittings to the set switching point.
  • Page 29 Process temperature (thread or flange -50 … +200 °C (-58 … +392 °F) temperature) with temperature adapter (option with PTFE) Process temperature VEGACAP 63 of St C22.8 Ʋ Insulation PE -20 … +80 °C (-4 … +176 °F) Ʋ Insulation PTFE -20 … +150 °C (-4 … +302 °F) 80°C...
  • Page 30 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. VEGACAP 63 • Two-wire...

  • Page 31: Dimensions

    9 Supplement Dimensions The following dimensional drawings represent only an extract of all possible versions. Detailed dimensional drawings can be downloaded at www.vega.com/downloads under " Drawings". Housing in protection IP66/IP67 and IP66/IP68 (0.2 bar) ~ 59 mm ~ 69 mm ~ 69 mm ~ 116 mm (4.57")
  • Page 32 9 Supplement G¾, G 1, G 1½ ø 16mm (0.63") Fig. 21: VEGACAP 63, threaded version G1 (ISO 228 T1) Sensor length, see chapter " Technical data" ø 40 mm (1.58") Fig. 22: Temperature adapter VEGACAP 63 • Two-wire...

  • Page 33: 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 34 Notes VEGACAP 63 • Two-wire...
  • Page 35 Notes VEGACAP 63 • Two-wire...
  • Page 36 Subject to change without prior notice © VEGA Grieshaber KG, Schiltach/Germany 2023 VEGA Grieshaber KG Am Hohenstein 113 Phone +49 7836 50-0 77761 Schiltach E-mail: info.de@vega.com...

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