Vega VEGACAL 67 Operating Instructions Manual
Capacitive high temperature probe for level measurement of bulk solids
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- Page 1 Operating Instructions Capacitive high temperature probe for level measurement of bulk solids VEGACAL 67 For connection to a controller Document ID: 31761...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
How to proceed if a repair is necessary ................24 Dismount..........................25 Dismounting steps......................25 Disposal ......................... 25 Supplement ..........................26 Technical data ........................ 26 Dimensions ........................30 Industrial property rights ....................32 Trademark ........................32 VEGACAL 67 • For connection to a controller... - Page 3 Contents Editing status: 2020-03-03 VEGACAL 67 • For connection to a controller...
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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, tip, note This symbol indicates helpful additional information. -
Page 5: For Your Safety
During work on and with the device, the required personal protective equipment must always be worn. Appropriate use VEGACAL 67 is a sensor for continuous level measurement. 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: Safety Label On The Instrument
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" VEGACAL 67 • For connection to a controller... -
Page 7: Product Description
– Ex-specific "Safety instructions" (with Ex versions) – If necessary, further certificates Constituent parts The VEGACAL 67 consists of the components: • Process fitting with probe • Housing with electronics • Housing cover, optionally available with display and adjustment module VEGACAL 67 • For connection to a controller... - Page 8 3 Product description Fig. 1: VEGACAL 67 with plastic housing Housing lid Housing with electronics 3 Process fitting Supporting tube Ceramic insulator Type label The type label contains the most important data for identification and use of the instrument: VEGACAL 67 • For connection to a controller...
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Page 9: Principle Of Operation
Principle of operation Application area The VEGACAL 67 is a level sensor for continuous level measurement of bulk solids at high process temperatures. Functional principle Probe, measured product and vessel wall form an electrical capacitor. -
Page 10: Adjustment
The supply voltage range can differ depending on the instrument version. The data for power supply are specified in chapter "Technical data". Adjustment VEGACAL 67 measurement signals can be evaluated with the follow- ing: • With a VEGAMET controller The measuring range must be selected on the electronics module of the probe. -
Page 11: Accessories
The protective cover protects the sensor housing against soiling and intense heat from solar radiation. Flanges Screwed flanges are available in different versions according to the following standards: DIN 2501, EN 1092-1, BS 10, ASME B 16.5, JIS B 2210-1984, GOST 12821-80. VEGACAL 67 • For connection to a controller... -
Page 12: Mounting
To maintain the housing protection, make sure that the housing lid is closed during operation and locked, if necessary. Make sure that the degree of contamination specified in chapter "Technical data" meets the existing ambient conditions. VEGACAL 67 • For connection to a controller... - Page 13 In the case of instrument housings with metric thread, the cable Cable glands glands are screwed in at the factory. They are sealed with plastic plugs as transport protection. You have to remove these plugs before electrical connection. VEGACAL 67 • For connection to a controller...
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Page 14: Mounting Instructions
Make sure that the max. permissible tensile load of the suspension cable is not exceeded. The danger of this happening exists particu- larly with very heavy solids and large meas. lengths. The max. permis- sible load is stated in chapter "Technical data". VEGACAL 67 • For connection to a controller... -
Page 15: Connecting To Power Supply
The data for power supply are specified in chapter "Technical data". Provide a reliable separation between the supply circuit and the mains circuits according to DIN VDE 0106 part 101. The VEGA power supply units VEGATRENN 149AEx, VEGASTAB 690, VEGADIS 371 as well as all VEGAMETs meet this requirement. -
Page 16: Connection Procedure
10. Tighten the compression nut of the cable entry gland. The seal ring must completely encircle the cable 11. Screw the housing lid back on The electrical connection is finished. Fig. 6: Connection steps 6 and 7 VEGACAL 67 • For connection to a controller... -
Page 17: Wiring Plan, Single Chamber Housing
IP66/IP68, 1 bar for Aluminium and stainless steel Electronics and connec- tion compartment Fig. 8: Electronics and connection compartment - single chamber housing Ground terminal for connection of the cable screening Spring-loaded terminals for voltage supply VEGACAL 67 • For connection to a controller... -
Page 18: Wiring Plan - Version Ip66/Ip68, 1 Bar
Wiring plan - version IP66/IP68, 1 bar Wire assignment, con- nection cable Fig. 10: Wire assignment, connection cable Brown (+) and blue (-) to power supply or to the processing system Shielding VEGACAL 67 • For connection to a controller... -
Page 19: Setup With A Controller
• range 1 (sensitive): 0 … 120 pF • range 2 (standard): 0 … 600 pF • range 3 (less sensitive): 0 … 3000 pF VEGACAL 67 • For connection to a controller... -
Page 20: Continuous Level Measurement
The vessel must be as empty as possible for empty adjustment and as full as possible for full adjustment. If the indication cannot be set to 100 %, proceed as follows: VEGACAL 67 • For connection to a controller... - Page 21 If the indication exceeds 100 % and cannot be reset, you have to set the range selection switch of the probe to the next higher stage. In both cases you have to repeat the adjustment. VEGACAL 67 • For connection to a controller...
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Page 22: Maintenance And Fault Rectification
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 manned 7 days a week round-the-clock. Since we offer this service worldwide, the support is only available in the English language. The service is free, only standard call charges are incurred. -
Page 23: Exchanging The Electronics Module
If there is no electronics module available on site, one can be ordered from the VEGA agency serving you. Assignment The electronics modules are adapted to the respective sensor. You can find a suitable electronics module in the following overview. • CL-E60ZX (without approvals) VEGACAL 67 • For connection to a controller... -
Page 24: Shortening The Electrode
• Attach the completed form and, if need be, also a safety data sheet outside on the packaging • Please contact the agency serving you to get the address for the return shipment. You can find the agency on our home page www.vega.com. VEGACAL 67 • For connection to a controller... -
Page 25: Dismount
Pass the instrument directly on to a specialised recycling company and do not use the municipal collecting points. If you have no way to dispose of the old instrument properly, please contact us concerning return and disposal. VEGACAL 67 • For connection to a controller... -
Page 26: Supplement
Ʋ Cable weight: ø 8 mm (0.315 in) 400 g/m (4.4 oz/ft) Sensor length (L) Ʋ Rod (ø 15 mm/0.591 in) 0.275 … 6 m (0.902 … 19.69 ft) Cable connected electrically conductive with the gravity weight. VEGACAL 67 • For connection to a controller... - Page 27 1 % of the current measured value Linearity error < 0.25 % of the complete measuring range Ambient conditions Ambient, storage and transport tempera- -40 … +80 °C (-40 … +176 °F) ture VEGACAL 67 • For connection to a controller...
- Page 28 Operating voltage Ʋ Non-Ex instrument 12 … 36 V DC Ʋ Ex-ia instrument 12 … 30 V DC Depending on the version M12 x 1, according to ISO 4400, Harting, 7/8" FF. VEGACAL 67 • For connection to a controller...
- Page 29 IP66/IP68 (0.2 bar) Type 6P casting) IP68 (1 bar) Type 6P Double chamber IP66/IP67 Type 4X IP66/IP68 (0.2 bar) Type 6P IP68 (1 bar) Type 6P Galvanic separation between electronics and metal housing parts VEGACAL 67 • For connection to a controller...
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Page 30: Dimensions
(5.91") (4.06") ø 77 mm ø 84 mm (3.03") (3.31") M20x1,5 M20x1,5 M20x1,5 Fig. 17: Housing versions with protection rating IP66/IP68, 1 bar Stainless steel single chamber Aluminium - single chamber When used with fulfilled housing protection VEGACAL 67 • For connection to a controller... - Page 31 (1.58") (0.59") Fig. 18: VEGACAL 67, threaded version G1½ A (ISO 228 T1) and 1½ NPT, -50 … +300 °C (-58 … +572 °F) Version -50 … +400 °C (-58 … +752 °F) only with external housing. See supplementary instructions manual "External housing - VEGACAP, VEGACAL"...
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Page 32: 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 33 Notes VEGACAL 67 • For connection to a controller...
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- Page 36 Subject to change without prior notice © VEGA Grieshaber KG, Schiltach/Germany 2020 VEGA Grieshaber KG Phone +49 7836 50-0 Am Hohenstein 113...
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