Vega VEGAPULS 6X Quick Setup Manual
Radar sensor for continuous level measurement of liquids and bulk solids
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- Page 1 Quick setup guide Radar sensor for continuous level measurement of liquids and bulk solids VEGAPULS 6X Modbus and Levelmaster protocol Document ID: 1015562...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Operating Instructions Manual as well as the Safety Manual that comes with instruments with SIL qualification. These manuals are available on our homepage. Operating instructions VEGAPULS 6X - Modbus and Levelmas- ter protocol: Document-ID 1015559 Editing status of the quick setup guide: 2024-03-07 VEGAPULS 6X • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol... -
Page 3: For Your Safety
During work on and with the device, the required personal protective equipment must always be worn. Appropriate use VEGAPULS 6X 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 this document as well as pos- sible supplementary instructions. -
Page 4: Mode Of Operation - Radar Signal
Installations in Canada shall comply with the relevant requirements of the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC Part I) (Canada). A Class 2 power supply unit has to be used for the installation in the USA and Canada. VEGAPULS 6X • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol... -
Page 5: Product Description
• Move to "www.vega.com" and enter in the search field the serial number of your instrument. • Scan the QR code on the type label. • Open the VEGA Tools app and enter the serial number under "Documentation". VEGAPULS 6X • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol... -
Page 6: Setup - The Most Important Steps
VEGA Tools app Parameterize sensor Liquids Bulk solids Enter medium type, application, vessel height, adjustment and mode 100% 100% Check measured value Indicators Output Download via Apple App Store, Google Play Store, Baidu Store VEGAPULS 6X • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol... -
Page 7: Mounting
> 200 mm (7.87") Fig. 2: Mounting of the radar sensor on round vessel tops In this case, it is recommended to repeat the false signal suppression at a later time with existing buildup. VEGAPULS 6X • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol... - Page 8 This applies especially if buildup on the vessel wall is to be expected. In this case, it is recommended to repeat the false signal suppression at a later time with existing buildup. VEGAPULS 6X • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
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Page 9: Connecting To Power Supply
9. Tighten the compression nut of the cable entry gland. The seal ring must completely encircle the cable 10. Reinsert the display and adjustment module, if one was installed 11. Screw the housing lid back on VEGAPULS 6X • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol... -
Page 10: Wiring Plan, Double Chamber Housing
Fig. 7: Connection compartment USB interface 2 Slide switch for integrated termination resistor (120 Ω) Modbus signal Voltage supply Terminal Function Polarity Voltage supply Voltage supply Modbus signal D0 Modbus signal D1 Function ground when installing ac- cording to CSA (Canadian Standards Association) VEGAPULS 6X • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol... -
Page 11: Switch-On Phase
• Status byte goes to fault value 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. VEGAPULS 6X • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol... -
Page 12: Set Up With The Display And Adjustment Module
In this menu item you safeguard the sensor parameters against unau- (non-SIL) thorized or unintentional modifications. Information: The non-SIL version of the device is delivered without activated ac- cess protection. If necessary, the access protection can be activated and the device locked. VEGAPULS 6X • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol... - Page 13 If the device code has been changed and forgotten, the enclosed information sheet "Access Protection" provides an emergency device code. Character string comparison and serial number: You first have to carry out the character string comparison. This is used to check the character respresentation. VEGAPULS 6X • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
- Page 14 Otherwise the instrument remains in the released and hence unsafe condition. Note: When the adjustment is blocked, the adjustment via other systems is also blocked. VEGAPULS 6X • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
- Page 15 During adjustment, enter the respective measuring distance when the vessel is full and empty (see the following examples): Liquids: 100% Fig. 9: Parameterisation example min./max. adjustment - liquids 1 Min. level = max. meas. distance (distance B) 2 Max. level = min. meas. distance (distance A) Reference plane VEGAPULS 6X • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
- Page 16 2. Edit the distance value with [OK] and set the cursor to the re- quested position with [->]. 3. Adjust the requested distance value for 100 % with [+] and store with [OK]. VEGAPULS 6X • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
- Page 17 Deleting a created false signal suppression, a user-programmable linearisation curve as well as the measured value and echo curve memory Reset - Restart: Is used to restart the device without switching off the operating volt- age. The event and parameter change memories are maintained. VEGAPULS 6X • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
- Page 18 Depending on the operating mode, metrological properties of the device can change (see chapter "Technical data, input variable"). Voltage supply: The power supply determines whether the sensor is in operation permanently or only in accordance with certain requirements. VEGAPULS 6X • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
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Page 19: Set Up With Smartphone/Tablet
Operating system: Android 5.1 or newer • Bluetooth 4.0 LE or newer Download the VEGA Tools app from the "Apple App Store", "Goog- le Play Store" or "Baidu Store" to your smartphone or tablet. Make sure that the Bluetooth function of the display and adjustment module is activated. -
Page 20: Parameter Adjustment
• Navigation section • Menu item display The selected menu item can be recognized by the colour change. VEGAPULS 6X • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol... - Page 21 7 Set up with Smartphone/tablet Fig. 13: Example of an app view - Setup measured values 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 6X • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
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Page 22: Menu Overview
Parameter Selection Default setting Temperature unit °C, °F, K °C Damping Integration time 0 … 999 s Plastic horn antenna, thread with integrated antenna system, flange with encapsulated antenna system Flange with lens antenna Plastic horn antenna, thread with integrated antenna system, flange with encapsulated antenna system Flange with lens antenna VEGAPULS 6X • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol... - Page 23 Korea, Taiwan, Thailand Mode of operation 3: India, Malaysia Mode 4: Russia Voltage supply Permanent voltage supply Permanent voltage supply Not permanent voltage supply Copy instrument set- Read from sensor, store in sensor tings VEGAPULS 6X • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
- Page 24 Default setting Special parameters See separate menu overview at the end oc the chapter "Menu overview" of the operating instructions. Reset Menu item Parameter Selection Default setting Reset Reset Reset to factory settings, Restart VEGAPULS 6X • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
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Page 25: Supplement
0.2 … 2.5 mm² (AWG 24 … 14) Ʋ Stranded wire with end sleeve 0.2 … 1.5 mm² (AWG 24 … 16) Voltage supply Operating voltage 8 … 30 V DC Max. power consumption 520 mW Reverse voltage protection Integrated VEGAPULS 6X • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol... - Page 26 Notes VEGAPULS 6X • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
- Page 27 Notes VEGAPULS 6X • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol...
- Page 28 Subject to change without prior notice © VEGA Grieshaber KG, Schiltach/Germany 2024 VEGA Grieshaber KG Am Hohenstein 113 Phone +49 7836 50-0 77761 Schiltach E-mail: info.de@vega.com...
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