Rectify faults ........................19 How to proceed if a repair is necessary ................20 Dismount..........................21 Dismounting steps......................21 Disposal ......................... 21 Supplement ..........................22 Technical data ........................ 22 Dimensions ........................24 Industrial property rights ....................25 Trademark ........................25 VEGATOR 122 •...
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Contents Supplementary documentation Information: Supplementary documents appropriate to the ordered version come with the delivery. You can find them listed in chapter "Product descrip- tion". Editing status: 2017-09-04 VEGATOR 122 •...
The dot set in front indicates a list with no implied sequence. → Action This arrow indicates a single action. Sequence of actions Numbers set in front indicate successive steps in a procedure. Battery disposal This symbol indicates special information about the disposal of bat- teries and accumulators. VEGATOR 122 •...
During work on and with the device the required personal protective equipment must always be worn. Appropriate use VEGATOR 122 is a universal signal conditioning instrument for con- nection of level switches. 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.
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" VEGATOR 122 •...
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 Data Matrix code on the type label of the instrument or •...
Technical data - Ambient conditions" • Relative humidity 20 … 85 % Lifting and carrying With an instrument weight of more than 18 kg (39.68 lbs) suitable and approved equipment must be used for lifting and carrying. VEGATOR 122 •...
4 Mounting Mounting Mounting instructions VEGATOR 122 is designed for carrier rail mounting (top hat rail 35 x 7.5 according to DIN EN 50022/60715). Due to its protection rating of IP 20, the instrument is suitable for mounting in switching cabinets. It can be mounted horizontally and vertically.
Detailed information about the power supply can be found in chapter "Technical data". Connection cable The voltage supply of VEGATOR 122 is connected with standard cable according to the national installation standards. The sensors are connected with standard two-wire cable without screen.
2. Connect sensor cable 1 to terminal 1/2, and where applicable, connect the screen 3. Connect sensor cable 2 to terminal 4/5, and where applicable, connect the screen 4. Connect switched-off power supply to terminal 16/17 5. Connect relay 1 to terminal 10/11/12 6. Connect relay 2 to terminal 13/14/15 The electrical connection is finished. VEGATOR 122 •...
Sensor circuit, channel 2 (8/16 mA), min. level with two-point control Relay output channel 1 Relay output channel 2 Voltage supply Information: The connection terminals can be detached towards the front, if necessary. This can be useful when working in tight spaces or when exchanging an instrument. VEGATOR 122 •...
Green – Operating control lamp – Mains voltage on, instrument is operating • – Fault indicator – Fault on the sensor circuit due to sensor failure or line break – The relay deenergises in case of failure VEGATOR 122 •...
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DIL switch block The DIL switch block is located behind the front cover. The individual switches are assigned as follows: Fig. 3: DIL switch VEGATOR 122 Mode (min./max. adjustment), channel 1 2 Switch-on pulse monitoring On/Off Switch-on delay 2 seconds Switch-on delay 6 seconds...
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If this does not correspond to the definition or is completey missing, the VEGATOR 122 displays a fault. A function test is only triggered by pressing the test key. This function test is not carried out automatically when switching on the VEGATOR 122.
8 mA approx. 16 mA < 3.6 mA > 21 mA Dry run protection, point level Sensor Signal conditioning instrument Level Sensor cur- LED yellow LED red Relay rent (output) (fault) approx. 16 mA approx. 8 mA VEGATOR 122 •...
(fault) approx. 8 mA approx. 8 mA approx. 8 mA approx. 16 mA approx. 16 mA approx. 16 mA approx. 8 mA approx. 16 mA approx. 8 mA approx. 8 mA < 3.6 mA > 21 mA VEGATOR 122 •...
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(fault) approx. 8 mA approx. 8 mA approx. 8 mA approx. 16 mA approx. 16 mA approx. 16 mA approx. 8 mA approx. 16 mA approx. 8 mA approx. 8 mA < 3.6 mA > 21 mA VEGATOR 122 •...
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.
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 • 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. VEGATOR 122 •...
WEEE directive. Correct disposal avoids negative effects on humans and the environ- ment 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. VEGATOR 122 •...
24 … 65 V DC (-15 %, +10 %) Max. power consumption 3 W (8 VA) Sensor input Quantity 2 x analogue Input type Active (sensor power supply by VEGATOR 122) Measured value transmission Analogue 8/16 mA Switching threshold Ʋ On 12.1 mA Ʋ Off 11.9 mA...
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4.2 kV Approvals Instruments with approvals can have different technical specifications depending on the version. If inductive loads or stronger currents are switched through, the gold plating on the relay contact surface will be permanently damaged. The contact is then no longer suitable for switching low-level signal circuits. VEGATOR 122 •...
9 Supplement 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 under www.vega.com "Instrument search (serial number)" as well as in the general download area.
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.
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Connection 12 Test key 15 Connection cable 10 Two-point control 15 Control lamps 13 Type label 7 Data matrix code 7 VEGA Tools app 7 Documentation 7 Voltage supply 10 Dry run protection 14 WEEE directive 21 Ex version 9 Fault rectification 19...
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