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Vega VEGAPULS C 23 Operating Instructions Manual

Modbus and levelmaster protocol
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Operating Instructions
Radar sensor for continuous level
measurement of liquids
VEGAPULS C 23
Modbus and Levelmaster protocol
Document ID: 58349

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions Radar sensor for continuous level measurement of liquids VEGAPULS C 23 Modbus and Levelmaster protocol Document ID: 58349...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Setup with PC/notebook (interface converter) ..............25 Connect the PC ......................25 Parameter adjustment with PACTware ................25 Saving the parameterisation data ................... 26 10 Menu overview ........................27 11 Diagnostics and servicing ....................29 VEGAPULS C 23 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
  • Page 3 14.5 Levelmaster commands ....................48 14.6 Configuration of typical Modbus hosts ................51 14.7 Dimensions ........................54 14.8 Industrial property rights ....................55 14.9 Hash function acc. to mbed TLS ..................55 14.10 Trademark ........................55 Editing status: 2019-10-10 VEGAPULS C 23 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...

  • 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 VEGAPULS C 23 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: Eu Conformity

    USA and Canada. Safety instructions for Ex areas For Ex applications, only devices with corresponding Ex approval may be used. Observe the Ex-specific safety instructions. These are an integral part of the operating instructions and are enclosed with every device with Ex approval. VEGAPULS C 23 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...

  • Page 7: Product Description

    Constituent parts Fig. 1: Components of VEGAPULS C 23 Radar antenna Electronics housing Mounting thread Connection cable Type label You can find the type label on the sensor housing as well as on the type label support on the connection cable. The type label contains the most important data for identification and use of the instrument. VEGAPULS C 23 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...

  • Page 8: Principle Of Operation

    Principle of operation Application area VEGAPULS C 23 is a radar sensor for continuous level measurement. It is suitable for liquids and solids in virtually all industries, particularly in the water and waste water industry.

  • Page 9: Packaging, Transport And Storage

    Transport Transport must be carried out in due consideration of the notes on the transport packaging. Nonobservance of these instructions can cause damage to the device. VEGAPULS C 23 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...

  • Page 10: Accessories

    Mounting accessories The mounting accessories include e.g. bracket and mounting bracket and are used for stable mounting of the sensor at the measuring point. The parts are available in various versions and sizes. VEGAPULS C 23 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...

  • Page 11: Mounting

    Mounting bracket For the wall mounting, a mounting bracket with opening for thread G1½, e.g. from the VEGA product range, is recommended. The mounting of the sensor in the bracket is carried out via a G1½ counter nut of plastic. Take note of chapter "Mounting instructions" for the recommended distance to the wall.
  • Page 12 Fig. 7: Mounting of the radar sensor on round vessel tops In vessels with conical bottom it can be advantageous to mount the sensor in the centre of the vessel, as measurement is then possible down to the bottom. VEGAPULS C 23 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
  • Page 13 Fig. 9: Reference plane Reference plane Do not mount the instruments in or above the filling stream. Make sure Inflowing medium that you detect the product surface, not the inflowing product. Fig. 10: Mounting of the radar sensor with inflowing medium VEGAPULS C 23 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
  • Page 14 Fig. 11: Recommended socket mounting of VEGAPULS C 23 If the reflective properties of the medium are good, you can mount VEGAPULS C 23 on sockets longer than the antenna. The socket end should be smooth and burr-free, if possible also rounded. Note: When mounting on longer sockets, we recommend carrying out a false signal suppression (see chapter "Parameter adjustment").
  • Page 15 This ensures that the interfering reflections from the agitators are saved with the blades in different positions. Fig. 15: Agitators Through the action of filling, stirring and other processes in the vessel, Foam generation compact foams which considerably damp the emitted signals may form on the product surface. VEGAPULS C 23 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...

  • Page 16: Measurement Setup - Flow

    Fig. 16: Flow measurement with rectangular flume: h = max. filling of the max. rectangular flume Overflow orifice (side view) Headwater Tailwater Overfall orifice (view from tailwater) At smaller distances the measuring accuracy is reduced, see Technical data. VEGAPULS C 23 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
  • Page 17 3 ... 4 x h 90° Fig. 17: Flow measurement with Khafagi-Venturi flume: h = max. filling of the max. flume; B = tightest constriction in the flume Position sensor Venturi flume VEGAPULS C 23 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...

  • Page 18: Connecting To Power Supply

    Wire assignment, con- nection cable Fig. 18: Wire assignment in permanently connected connection cable Wire colour Function Polarity Brown Voltage supply Blue Voltage supply White Modbus signal D- Black Modbus signal D+ Shielding VEGAPULS C 23 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...

  • Page 19: Access Protection

    The device code is also stored in the adjustment tool. However, it must be re-entered for each unlocking. When using the VEGA Tools app, the stored device code is then suggested to the user for unlocking.
  • Page 20 "Emergency codes". If this document is lost, the emergency device unlock code can be retrieved from your VEGA contact person after legitimation. The storage and transmission of the device codes is always encrypted (SHA 256 algorithm).

  • Page 21: Setup With Smartphone/Tablet (Bluetooth)

    Play Store" or "Baidu Store" to your smartphone or tablet. Connecting Connecting … Start the VEGA Tools app and select the function "Setup". The smart- phone/tablet searches automatically for Bluetooth-capable instru- ments in the area. The message "Searching …" is displayed.

  • Page 22: Parameter Adjustment

    Menu item display The selected menu item can be recognized by the colour change. Fig. 20: Example of an app view - Setup sensor adjustment Enter the requested parameters and confirm via the keyboard or the editing field. The settings are then active in the sensor. Close the app to terminate connection. VEGAPULS C 23 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...

  • Page 23: Setup With Pc/Notebook (Bluetooth)

    Older systems do not always have an integrated Bluetooth LE. In these cases, a Bluetooth USB adapter is required. Activate the Bluetooth USB adapter via the VEGA project assistant (see supplementary instructions "Bluetooth USB adapter"). After activating the integrated Bluetooth or the Bluetooth USB adapt- er, devices with Bluetooth are found and created in the project tree.

  • Page 24: 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. 22: Example of a DTM view - Setup, sensor adjustment VEGAPULS C 23 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...

  • Page 25: Setup With Pc/Notebook (Interface Converter)

    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. VEGAPULS C 23 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...

  • Page 26: Saving The Parameterisation Data

    CD from the agency serving you. Saving the parameterisation data We recommend documenting or saving the parameterisation data via PACTware. That way the data are available for multiple use or service purposes. VEGAPULS C 23 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...

  • Page 27: Menu Overview

    Filling height Backlight Access protection Bluetooth access code Protection of the parameteri- Deactivated zation False signal sup- False signal suppression pression Sounded distance to the me- dium Reset Delivery status, basic settings VEGAPULS C 23 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
  • Page 28 Sensor character- Sensor features from order text istics Simulation Measured value Simulation value Measured value Indication measured value mem- memory (DTM) ory from DTM VEGAPULS C 23 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...

  • Page 29: Diagnostics And Servicing

    • Checking the output signal • Treatment of measurement errors A smartphone/tablet with the VEGA Tools app or a PC/notebook with the software PACTware and the suitable DTM offer you further com- prehensive diagnostic possibilities. In many cases, the causes can be determined in this way and the faults eliminated.

  • Page 30: Status Messages According To Ne 107

    This status message is inactive by default. Maintenance: 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. VEGAPULS C 23 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
  • Page 31 Wait for the automatic end after 60 mins. Out of specification Code Cause Rectification Text message S600 Temperature of the electronics in the non- Check ambient temperature specified range Impermissible electron- Insulate electronics ics temperature VEGAPULS C 23 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...

  • Page 32: Treatment Of Measurement Errors

    The tables below give typical examples of application-related meas- urement errors. The images in column "Error description" show the actual level as a dashed line and the output level as a solid line. VEGAPULS C 23 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
  • Page 33 Remove contamination on the antenna In case of interferences due to instal- lations in the close range, change polarisation direction Create a new false signal suppression Adapt max. adjustment VEGAPULS C 23 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
  • Page 34 Carry out false signal suppression or in- radically towards 100 % on the antenna crease false signal suppression in the during emptying close range by editing With bulk solids, use radar sensor with purging air connection time VEGAPULS C 23 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...

  • Page 35: 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. VEGAPULS C 23 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...

  • Page 36: Dismount

    12.2 Disposal The device is made of recyclable materials. For this reason, it should be disposed of by a specialist recycling company. Observe the ap- plicable national regulations. VEGAPULS C 23 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...

  • Page 37: Certificates And Approvals

    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" VEGAPULS C 23 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...

  • Page 38: Supplement

    The antenna edge is also the reference plane for the measurement. Fig. 26: Data of the input variable Reference plane Measured variable, max. measuring range VEGAPULS C 23 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
  • Page 39 ≤ 2 mm (meas. distance > 0.25 m/0.8202 ft) Non-repeatability ≤ 2 mm Deviation with bulk solids The values depend to a great extent on the application. Binding specifications are thus not possible. Depending on application and medium With bulk solids Already included in the meas. deviation VEGAPULS C 23 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
  • Page 40 -3 dBm/MHz EIRP density Ʋ Max. spectral transmission power +34 dBm/50 MHz EIRP density Ʋ Max. power density at a distance of < 3 µW/cm² Time span after a sudden distance change from 1 m to 5 m until the output signal reaches 90 % of the final value for the first time (IEC 61298-2). Valid with operating voltage U ≥ 24 V DC. Outside the specified beam angle, the energy level of the radar signal is 50% (-3 dB) less. EIRP: Equivalent Isotropic Radiated Power VEGAPULS C 23 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
  • Page 41 Electrical protective measures Potential separation Electronics potential free up to 500 V AC Protection rating IP66/IP68 (3 bar) acc. to IEC 60529, Type 4P acc. to UL 50 Depending on the local conditions VEGAPULS C 23 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...

  • Page 42: Basics Modbus

    Fig. 28: Bus architecture Modbus Connection resistor Bus participant Voltage supply Protocol description The VEGAPULS C 23 is suitable for connection to the following RTUs with Modbus RTU or ASCII protocol. Protocol ABB Totalflow Modbus RTU, ASCII Bristol ControlWaveMicro Modbus RTU, ASCII VEGAPULS C 23 •...

  • Page 43: Modbus Register

    (4 bytes) according to IEEE 754 are transmitted with individually selectable order of the data bytes (byte transmission order). This "Byte transmission order" is determined in the parameter "Format Code". Hence the RTU knows the registers of the VEGAPULS C 23 which must be contacted for the variables and status information.
  • Page 44 Status 1412 DWord See Register 100 1414 Secondary Variable in Byte Order CDAB Status 1424 DWord See Register 100 1426 Third Variable in Byte Order CDAB Status 1436 DWord See Register 100 VEGAPULS C 23 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
  • Page 45 Unit Codes for Register 104, 108, 112, 116 Unit Code Measurement Unit Degree Celsius Degree Fahrenheit US Gallon Liters Imperial Gallons Cubic Meters Feet Meters Barrels Inches Centimeters Millimeters Cubic Yards Cubic Feet Cubic Inches VEGAPULS C 23 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...

  • Page 46: Modbus Rtu Commands

    0x06 Start Address 2 Bytes 0x0000 to 0xFFFF Number of Registers 2 Bytes Data Response: Function Code 1 Byte 0x04 Start Address 2 Bytes Register Value 2 Bytes Data FC8 Diagnostics With this function code different diagnostic functions can be triggered or diagnostic values read out. VEGAPULS C 23 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
  • Page 47 With this function code, the Slave ID can be queried. Request: Parameter Length Code/Data Request: Function Code 1 Byte 0x11 Response: Function Code 1 Byte 0x11 Byte Number 1 Byte Slave ID 1 Byte Run Indicator Status 1 Byte VEGAPULS C 23 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...

  • Page 48: Levelmaster Commands

    List of Object value 1 Byte Depending on the Object ID 14.5 Levelmaster commands The VEGAPULS C 23 is also suitable for connection to the following RTUs with Levelmaster proto- col. The Levelmaster protocol is often called "Siemens" "Tank protocol". Protocol ABB Totalflow...
  • Page 49 Report Level (and Temperature) 6 characters ASCII UuuNnn Assign Unit Number Parameter Length Code/Data Request: Assign Unit Number 6 characters ASCII UuuNnn Response: Assign Unit Number 6 characters ASCII UuuNOK uu = new Address VEGAPULS C 23 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
  • Page 50 Code/Data Request: Report Receive to Transmit 4 characters ASCII UuuR Delay Response: Report Receive to Transmit 7 characters ASCII UuuRmmm Delay mmm = milliseconds (50 up to 250), default = 127 ms VEGAPULS C 23 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...

  • Page 51: Configuration Of Typical Modbus Hosts

    Value out of limits 14.6 Configuration of typical Modbus hosts Fisher ROC 809 (Rx/Tx -) (Rx/Tx +) +30 Vdc Fig. 29: Connection of VEGAPULS C 23 to RTU Fisher ROC 809 VEGAPULS C 23 RTU Fisher ROC 809 Voltage supply ABB Total Flow Bus +...
  • Page 52 14 Supplement Thermo Electron Autopilot Rx - +30 Vdc Fig. 31: Connection of VEGAPULS C 23 to RTU Thermo Electron Autopilot VEGAPULS C 23 RTU Thermo Electron Autopilot Voltage supply Bristol ControlWave Micro RS 485 on COM1 1 +SV 2 RX-...
  • Page 53 14 Supplement ScadaPack COM Part 3 (C3) RS485 TXD- TXD+ +30 Vdc Fig. 33: Connection of VEGAPULS C 23 to RTU ScadaPack VEGAPULS C 23 RTU ScadaPack Voltage supply Parameter Parameter Value Fisher Value ABB Total Value Fisher Value Fisher...

  • Page 54: Dimensions

    14 Supplement 14.7 Dimensions VEGAPULS C 23 1 NPT; R1 ø 76 mm (2.99") Fig. 34: Dimensions VEGAPULS C 23 VEGAPULS C 23 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...

  • Page 55: 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 56 Subject to change without prior notice © VEGA Grieshaber KG, Schiltach/Germany 2019 VEGA Grieshaber KG Phone +49 7836 50-0 Am Hohenstein 113...

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