Connect the PC ......................41 Parameterization ......................41 Save parameter adjustment data..................42 Set up with other systems ....................43 DD adjustment programs ....................43 Field Communicator 375, 475 ..................43 Diagnostics and servicing ....................44 VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA...
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11.5 Industrial property rights ....................72 11.6 Trademark ........................72 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: 2023-09-01 VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA...
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 Model VEGABAR 86 is a pressure transmitter for level and gauge measurement. You can find detailed information about the area of application in chapter " Product description".
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" VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA...
• Scan the QR code on the type label. • Open the VEGA Tools app and enter the serial number under " Documentation". Principle of operation Application area The VEGABAR 86 is a submersible pressure transmitter for level measurement in wells, basins and open vessels. Its great flexibility...
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3 Product description The VEGABAR 86 is suitable for the measurement of the following Measured variables process variables: • Level Fig. 1: Level measurement with VEGABAR 86 Electronic differential Depending on the version, the VEGABAR 86 is also suitable for pressure electronic differential pressure measurement. For this, the instrument...
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The following illustration shows the installation of the ceramic measur- Seal concept ing cell in the sensor as well as the sealing concept. At temperatures above 100 °C the function is automatically deactivated, at temperatures below 95 °C it is automatically reactivated. VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA...
Technical data - Ambient conditions" • Relative moisture 20 … 85 % Lifting and carrying With instrument weights of more than 18 kg (39.68 lbs) suitable and approved equipment must be used for lifting and carrying. VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA...
DIN 2501, EN 1092-1, BS 10, ASME B 16.5, JIS B 2210-1984, GOST 12821-80. Welded socket, threaded Welded sockets are used to connect the devices to the process. and hygienic adapter Threaded and hygienic adapters enable simple adaptation of devices with standard threaded fittings to process-side hygiene connections. VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA...
Depending on the device version, tightening can cause dam- age, e. g. to the rotation mechanism of the housing. Vibrations Avoid damages on the device by lateral forces, for example by vibra- tions. It is thus recommended to fix the devices with process fitting VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA...
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Fig. 4: Temperature ranges Process temperature Ambient temperature Depending on the transmitter, the VEGABAR 86 is supplied with a Transport and mounting protection protective cap or a transport and mounting protection. VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA...
4 Mounting Fig. 5: VEGABAR 86, transport and mounting protection Transmitter Transport and mounting protection Remove this protection after mounting and before setting up the instrument. In case of slightly contaminated measured media, the transport and mounting protection can remain on the instrument as an impact pro- tection during operation.
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Instruments in protection IP66/IP68 (1 bar) - ventilation via capillar- ies in non-detachable cable • Instruments with absolute pressure → Filter element - Position Turn the metal ring in such a way that the filter element points Ex d version downward after installation of the instrument. This provides better protection against buildup. VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA...
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With relative pressure measuring ranges, the ambient pressure is detected and compensated by a reference sensor in the electronics. Fig. 8: Position of the filter element - gastight leadthrough Filter element Gas-tight leadthrough VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA...
Mount the instrument so that it is protected against pressure shocks from the stirrer External housing Configuration Fig. 10: Arrangement measurement loop, external housing Sensor Connection cable sensor, external housing External housing Signal cable VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA...
In electroplating plants as well as plants for cathodic corrosion protec- tion it must be taken into account that significant potential differences exist. This can lead to unacceptably high currents in the cable screen if it is grounded at both ends. VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA...
3. Loosen compression nut of the cable gland and remove blind plug 4. Remove approx. 10 cm (4 in) of the cable mantle, strip approx. 1 cm (0.4 in) of insulation from the ends of the individual wires VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA...
10. Reinsert the display and adjustment module, if one was installed 11. Screw the housing lid back on The electrical connection is finished. Single chamber housing The following illustration applies to the non-Ex as well as to the Ex ia version. VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA...
Ground terminal for connection of the cable screening Housing IP66/IP68 (1 bar) Wire assignment, con- nection cable Fig. 13: Wire assignment in permanently connected connection cable Brown (+) and blue (-) to power supply or to the processing system Shielding VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA...
The output signal jumps to the set fault current Then the actual measured value is output to the signal cable. The value takes into account settings that have already been carried out, e.g. default setting. VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA...
Fig. 17: Installing the display and adjustment module in the electronics compart- ment of 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. VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA...
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. VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA...
With the " OK" key you move (during the initial setup of the instru- ment) to the selection menu " Language". Selection language In this menu item, you can select the national language for further parameterization. VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA...
" Extended adjustment". Main menu The main menu is divided into five sections with the following func- tions: Setup: Settings e. g. for measurement loop name, application, units, position correction, adjustment, signal output, disable/enable opera- tion Display: Settings, e.g., for language, measured value display, lighting VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA...
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In this menu item you activate/deactivate the Secondary Device for electronic differential pressure and select the application. VEGABAR 86 can be used for process pressure and level measure- ment. The setting in the delivery status is " Level". The mode can be changed in this adjustment menu.
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±50 % of the nominal measuring range, then no position correction is possible. Adjustment VEGABAR 86 always measures pressure independently of the pro- cess variable selected in the menu item " Application". To output the VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA...
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1. Select the menu item " Setup" with [->] and confirm with [OK]. Now select with [->] the menu item " Zero adjustment" and con- firm with [OK]. 2. Edit the mbar value with [OK] and set the cursor to the requested position with [->]. VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA...
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[ESC] or the displayed limit value can be accepted with [OK]. The span adjustment is finished. Min. adjustment - Level Proceed as follows: 1. Select the menu item " Setup" with [->] and confirm with [OK]. Now select with [->] the menu item " Adjustment", then " Min. adjustment" and confirm with [OK]. VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA...
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Corresponding linearization curves are preprogrammed for these vessels. They represent the correlation between the level per- centage and vessel volume. The linearization applies to the measured value indication and the current output. VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA...
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In the menu item " Lock/unlock adjustment" you safeguard the sensor parameters against unauthorized or unintentional modifications. This is done by entering a four-digit PIN. The device assumes an approximately constant temperature and static pressure and converts the differential pressure into the flow rate via the characteristic curve extracted by root. VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA...
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Polish • Czech • Turkish In delivery status, the VEGABAR 86 is set to English. In this menu item, you define which measured value is displayed. Display value 1 and 2 The setting in the delivery status for the display value is " Lin. per- cent". Display format 1 and 2 In this menu item you define the number of decimal positions with which the measured value is displayed.
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In this menu item you can simulate measured values. This allows the Simulation signal path to be tested, e.g. through downstream indicating instru- ments or the input card of the control system. VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA...
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Write into sensor: Store data from the display and adjustment module back into the sensor The following data or settings for adjustment of the display and ad- justment module are saved: • All data of the menu " Setup" and " Display" VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA...
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4 mA (0 %) and 20 mA (100 %) of the current output refer to. If the measuring cell temperature is selected as measured variable, then e.g. 0 °C refers to 4 mA and 100 °C to 20 mA. VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA...
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PC. Sensor characteristics In this menu item, the features of the sensor such as approval, pro- cess fitting, seal, measuring range, electronics, housing and others are displayed. VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA...
Displayed value 1 Pressure Displayed value 2 Ceramic measuring cell: Measuring cell temperature in °C Metallic measuring cell: Electronics temperature in °C Display format Number of positions after the decimal point, automatically Backlight Switched on VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA...
In the display and adjust- If the instrument is equipped with a display and adjustment module, ment module the parameter adjustment data can be saved therein. The procedure is described in menu item " Copy device settings". VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA...
Further setup steps are described in the operating instructions manu- al " DTM Collection/PACTware" attached to each DTM Collection and which can also be downloaded from the Internet. Detailed descrip- tions are available in the online help of PACTware and the DTMs. VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA...
Fig. 22: Example of a DTM view Save parameter adjustment data We recommend documenting or saving the parameterisation data via PACTware. That way the data are available for multiple use or service purposes. VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA...
This software is updated via the Internet and new EDDs are automatically accepted into the device catalogue of this software after they are released by the manufacturer. They can then be transferred to a Field Communicator. VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA...
General software error F105 The instrument is still in the switch-on Wait for the end of the switch-on phase phase, the measured value could not Measured value is deter- yet be determined mined VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA...
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If necessary, increase operating voltage S605 Measured process pressure below or Check nominal measuring range of the above the adjustment range instrument Impermissible pressure value If necessary, use an instrument with a higher measuring range VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA...
Operating voltage too low, load resist- Check, adapt if necessary ance too high Current signal greater than Sensor electronics defective Replace device or send in for repair de- 22 mA, less than 3.6 mA pending on device version VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA...
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 also available outside normal working hours, seven days a week around the clock.
9 Diagnostics and servicing Fig. 23: VEGABAR 86 in IP68 version, 25 bar and lateral cable outlet, external housing Process module Plug connector Fixing screw Cable assembly Connection cable External housing 3. Loosen the plug connector 4. Mount the new process module on the measuring point 5.
Details of the medium Print the generated instrument return form. Clean the instrument and pack it damage-proof. Send the printed instrument return form and possibly a safety data sheet together with the device. You will find the address for the return on the generated instrument return form. VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA...
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 86 • 4 … 20 mA...
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Nominal measuring ranges and overload capability in bar/kPa Nominal range Overload capability Maximum pressure Minimum pressure Gauge pressure Only for 316L with 3A approval Between transmitter and external electronics housing. Data on overload capability apply for reference temperature. VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA...
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21.5 mA Starting current ≤ 10 mA for 5 ms after switching on, ≤ 3.6 mA Load Load resistor, see chapter "Voltage supply" Damping (63 % of the input variable), 0 … 999 s adjustable Dynamic behaviour output Dynamic characteristics depending on medium and temperature VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA...
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Non-linearity, hysteresis and repeata- Non-linearity, hysteresis and repeata- bility with TD 1 : 1 up to 5 : 1 bility with 5 : 1 0.1 % < 0.1 % < 0.02 % x TD VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA...
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4 g at 5 … 200 Hz according to EN 60068-2-6 (vibration with resonance) Ʋ Connection tube 1 g (with lengths > 0.5 m (1.64 ft), the tube must be sup- ported in addition) Depending on the instrument version VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA...
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Ʋ Min. bending radius (at 25 °C/77 °F) 25 mm (0.985 in) 2 g with housing version stainless steel double chamber IP66/IP68 (0.2 bar), only with absolute pressure. Breather capillaries not with Ex d version. VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA...
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IP66/IP67 Type 4X Aluminium Single chamber IP66/IP67 IP66/IP68 (0.2 bar) Type 6P IP66/IP68 (1 bar) Protection rating IP66/IP68 (0.2 bar) only in conjunction with absolute pressure, as no air compensation is pos- sible when the sensor is completely flooded VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA...
: Thermal change of zero signal and output span (temperature error) • : Deviation • : Thermal change of the current output • FMZ: Additional factor measuring cell version • FTD: Additional factor Turn down When used with fulfilled housing protection. VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA...
Level measurement in a water reservoir, 1,600 mm height corresponds to 0.157 bar (157 kPa), medium temperature 50 °C VEGABAR 86 with measuring range 0.4 bar, deviation < 0.1 %, meas. cell ø 28 mm 1. Calculation of the Turn down TD = 0.4 bar/0.157 bar, TD = 2.6 : 1...
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The total deviation of the measuring system is hence 0.45 %. Deviation in mm: 0.45 % of 1600 mm = 7 mm The example shows that the measurement error in practice can be considerably higher than the basic accuracy. Reasons are temperature influence and Turn down. VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA...
The thermal change of the current output is in this example is negligible. 11.4 Dimensions The following dimensional drawings represent only an extract of the possible versions. Detailed dimensional drawings can be downloaded at www.vega.com under " Downloads" and " Drawings". Housing ~ 116 mm...
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8 mm (0.12") (0.32") 110 mm x 90 mm (4.33" x 3.54") Fig. 29: VEGABAR 86, IP68 version with external housing Lateral cable outlet Axial cable outlet Plastic single chamber Stainless steel single chamber Seal 2 mm (0.079 in), (only with 3A approval)
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ø 29 mm (0.32") (1.14") ø 32 mm (1.26") Fig. 30: VEGABAR 86, sensor (32 mm) Straining clamp Adjustable suspension cable gland G1½, 1½ NPT Thread G1½, 1½ NPT Cable outlet with thread G1½, 1½ NPT Total length from configurator...
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1NPT ø 8 mm (0.32") ø 22 mm (0.87") Fig. 31: VEGABAR 86, sensor (22 mm) Straining clamp Adjustable suspension cable gland G1½, 1½ NPT Thread G1, 1 NPT Cable outlet with thread G1½, 1½ NPT Total length from configurator...
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ø 37 mm (1.73") (1.46") Fig. 32: VEGABAR 86, plastic version PVDF, with threaded fitting G1½, 1½ NPT PVDF, with thread G1½, 1½ NPT PE coated, with thread G1½, 1½ NPT Total length from configurator VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA...
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1 .25" 7.87 " 8xø0.63 " 6.19 " 0.12 " Fig. 33: VEGABAR 86, flange connection (example: sensor 32 mm) Flanges according to DIN 2501 Flanges according to ASME B16.5 Total length from configurator VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA...
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ø 8 mm (0.32") ø 32 mm (1.26") Fig. 34: VEGABAR 86, hygienic fittings Clamp 2" PN 16 (ø 64 mm), (DIN 32676, ISO 2852) Slotted nut DN 50 Total length from configurator VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA...
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SW 41 mm (1.06") (1.61") G½ ø 22 mm G¼ (0.87 ") Fig. 35: VEGABAR 86, threaded version Thread G½, internal G¼ Thread ½ NPT, hole ø 11 mm Thread G1 Total length from configurator VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA...
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Linearisation 32 Maintenance 44 Measurement setup – In the open vessel 17 Parameterization example 29 Peak indicator 35 Position correction 29 Pressure compensation 15, 16, 17 – Ex d 15 QR code 7 VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA...
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