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Vega VEGADIS 81 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions
External display and adjustment unit for
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VEGADIS 81
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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions External display and adjustment unit for plics sensors ® VEGADIS 81 Document ID: 43814...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Rectify faults ........................31 How to proceed if a repair is necessary ................31 10 Dismount..........................32 10.1 Dismounting steps......................32 10.2 Disposal ......................... 32 11 Certificates and approvals ....................33 11.1 Approvals for Ex areas ....................33 11.2 Conformity ........................33 VEGADIS 81 •...
  • Page 3 11.3 NAMUR recommendations .................... 33 11.4 Environment management system ................. 33 12 Supplement ..........................34 12.1 Technical data ........................ 34 12.2 Dimensions ........................37 12.3 Industrial property rights ....................41 12.4 Trademark ........................41 Editing status: 2024-05-13 VEGADIS 81 •...

  • 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 VEGADIS 81 is an external display and adjustment unit for plics ® sensors. You can find detailed information about the area of application in chapter "Product description".

  • Page 6: Installation And Operation In The Usa And Canada

    Installations in the US shall comply with the relevant requirements of the National Electrical Code (NEC - NFPA 70) (USA). Installations in Canada shall comply with the relevant requirements of the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC Part I) (Canada). VEGADIS 81 •...

  • Page 7: Product Description

    Open the VEGA Tools app and enter the serial number under "Documentation". Principle of operation Application area VEGADIS 81 is an external, digital display and adjustment unit for all plics sensors. ® The instrument is mounted in an easily accessible position up to 50 m away from the sensor.
  • Page 8 VEGADIS 81. Due to the low ambient temperatures, the version with heated display and adjustment module is selected for this example. Fig. 2: Connection of VEGADIS 81 with heating to the sensor Voltage supply/Signal output sensor Sensor...
  • Page 9 The sensor adjustment is carried out via the VEGADIS 81, the with PACTware VEGACONNECT as well as a PC with PACTware. Fig. 4: Connection of VEGADIS 81 to the sensor and the PC Voltage supply/Signal output sensor Sensor Connection cable VEGADIS 81 - Sensor...

  • Page 10: Packaging, Transport And Storage

    3 Product description Fig. 5: Connection of VEGADIS 81 with Bluetooth to the sensor and connection to the PC Voltage supply/Signal output sensor Sensor Connection cable VEGADIS 81 - Sensor VEGADIS 81 VEGACONNECT Bluetooth USB adapter PC with PACTware/DTM Packaging, transport and storage Packaging Your instrument was protected by packaging during transport.

  • Page 11: Accessories

    The sun protection protects the device from direct sunlight and thus prevents overheating of the electronics. It also improves the readabil- ity of the display when exposed to sunlight. The sun protection can be used for wall and pipe mounting. VEGADIS 81 •...

  • Page 12: Mounting

    To maintain the housing protection, make sure that the housing lid is closed during operation and locked, if necessary. Mounting instructions Wall mounting The VEGADIS 81 in all available housing materials is suitable for wall mounting. 82 mm (3.23") 10 mm (0.39")
  • Page 13 The kit consists of an adapter plate and four mounting screws M6 x 12. The adapter plate is screwed to the base of VEGADIS 81 by the user. Fig. 8: VEGADIS 81 with aluminium and stainless steel housing for carrier rail...
  • Page 14 4 Mounting Fig. 9: VEGADIS 81 for tube mounting 4 screws M6 x 100 Mounting brackets Tube (diameter 1" to 2") VEGADIS 81 •...

  • Page 15: Connecting To The Sensor

    Note: You can find a suitable, assembled connection cable with socket M12 x 1 in our product program. VEGADIS 81 is connected to the sensor with a shielded four-wire ca- Connection cable - PA/FF sensor ble up to 25 m long. This cable is absolutely necessary for the reliable function of VEGADIS 81 as well as the sensor.
  • Page 16 "Technical data - Electromechanical data". 7. Check the hold of the wires in the terminals by lightly pulling on them 8. Connect the shielding to the internal ground terminal, connect the external ground terminal to potential equalisation VEGADIS 81 •...

  • Page 17: Wiring Plan

    Wiring plan Electronics and connec- tion compartment Display Fig. 11: Electronics and connection compartment VEGADIS 81 Contact pins for the display and adjustment module Spring-loaded terminals for connection of the sensor Ground terminal for connection of the cable screening VEGADIS 81 •...
  • Page 18 Wiring plan 4 … 20 mA/ HART 5 6 7 8 Fig. 13: Wiring plan VEGADIS 81 for 4 … 20 mA/HART sensors To the sensor Ground terminal for connection of the cable screening Connect shielding here. Connect ground terminal on the outside of the hous- ing to ground as prescribed.
  • Page 19 Display (+)1 5 6 7 8 2(-) Fig. 14: Wiring plan VEGADIS 81 for 4 … 20 mA/HART sensors, display and adjustment module with heating To the sensor Ground terminal for connection of the cable screening Voltage supply for the heating...

  • Page 20: Connection Examples 4

    Display (+)1 2(-) 5 6 7 8 Fig. 16: Wiring plan VEGADIS 81 for PA/FF sensors, display and adjustment module with heating To the sensor Voltage supply for the heating Connection examples 4 … 20 mA/HART Connection via standard cable 4...20mA...
  • Page 21 5 Connecting to the sensor The connection between VEGADIS 81 and sensor is made with a standard cable according to the table. VEGADIS 81 Sensor Terminal 5 Terminal 5 Terminal 6 Terminal 6 Terminal 7 Terminal 7 Terminal 8 Terminal 8...

  • Page 22: Connection Examples Profibus Pa, Foundation Fieldbus

    Fig. 20: Connection example Profibus PA, Foundation Fieldbus - Connection via M12 plug connector and open cable end Sensor VEGADIS 81 Connection cable Connection between VEGADIS 81 and sensor with 4-pole plug M12 x 1 is carried out according to the following table. The specifica- tion of the wire colours refers to the pre-confectioned special cable from our product line. Wire colour...

  • Page 23: Set Up With The Display And Adjustment Module

    The display and adjustment module can be inserted into the and adjustment module VEGADIS 81 and removed again at any time. It is not necessary to interrupt the power supply. Proceed as follows for mounting the display and adjustment module: 1.

  • Page 24: Adjustment System

    – Confirm selected menu – Edit parameter – Save value • [->] key: – Change measured value presentation – Select list entry – Select menu items – Select editing position • [+] key: – Change value of the parameter VEGADIS 81 •...
  • Page 25 5 s, the display returns to the main menu. The menu language is then switched over to "English". Approx. 60 minutes after the last pressing of a key, an automatic reset to measured value indication is triggered. Any values not confirmed with [OK] will not be saved. VEGADIS 81 •...

  • Page 26: Setup Via Pactware

    Interface adapter VEGACONNECT VEGADIS 81 Wirelessly via Bluetooth The wireless connection from the PC to the VEGADIS 81 and sensor USB adapter is carried out via the Bluetooth USB adapter and a display and adjust- ment module with integrated Bluetooth function.

  • Page 27: Parameter Adjustment

    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. VEGADIS 81 •...

  • Page 28: Save Parameter Adjustment Data

    7 Setup via PACTware Fig. 26: 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. VEGADIS 81 •...

  • Page 29: Setup Via App

    The display and adjustment module with integrated Bluetooth func- tionality allows connection of the VEGADIS 81 to smartphones/tablets with iOS or Android operating system. Fig. 27: Connection of VEGADIS 81 via PLICSCOM with Bluetooth to smart- phone/tablet PLICSCOM with Bluetooth...
  • Page 30 8 Setup via app Fig. 28: Example of an app view for measured values VEGADIS 81 •...

  • Page 31: 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 also available outside normal working hours, seven days a week around the clock.

  • Page 32: Dismount

    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. VEGADIS 81 •...

  • Page 33: Certificates And Approvals

    DIN EN ISO 14001. Help us to meet these requirements and observe the environmental instructions in the chapters "Packaging, transport and storage", "Dis- posal" of this instructions manual. VEGADIS 81 •...

  • Page 34: Supplement

    Ʋ Aluminium housing 0.7 kg (1.543 lbs) Ʋ Stainless steel housing 2.0 kg (4.409 lbs) Mounting elements approx. Ʋ Brackets for tube mounting 0.4 kg (0.882 lbs) Ʋ Adapter plate for carrier rail mounting 0.5 kg (1.102 lbs) VEGADIS 81 •...
  • Page 35 Measuring principle Version Max. cable length Radar Hardware ≥ 1.0.0, Software ≥ 1.1.0 Hardware ≥ 2.0.0, Software ≥ 4.0.0 50 m/164.0 ft Guided radar, pressure transmitter Hardware ≥ 1.0.0, Software ≥ 1.0.0 Radiometry All hardware and software versions Radar, ultrasonic sensors, capaci- Hardware < 2.0.0, Software ≤ 3.99 tive sensors, pressure transmitters 25 m/82.02 All sensors Signal output Profibus PA or Foundation Fieldbus VEGADIS 81 •...
  • Page 36 IP66/IP68 (0.2 bar) acc. to IEC 60529, NEMA Type 6P Altitude above sea level Ʋ by default up to 2000 m (6562 ft) Ʋ with connected overvoltage protection up to 5000 m (16404 ft) Pollution degree When used with fulfilled housing protection VEGADIS 81 •...

  • Page 37: Dimensions

    12 Supplement 12.2 Dimensions VEGADIS 81, plastic housing ø 79 mm (3.11") ~ 69 mm (2.72") 97 mm (3.82") Fig. 29: VEGADIS 81 with plastic housing Cable gland with version with heated display and adjustment module VEGADIS 81 •...
  • Page 38 12 Supplement VEGADIS 81, aluminium housing ø 86 mm ~ 75,2 mm (3.39") (2.95") 97 mm (3.82") Fig. 30: VEGADIS 81 with Aluminium housing Cable gland with version with heated display and adjustment module VEGADIS 81 •...
  • Page 39 Fig. 31: VEGADIS 81 with stainless steel, precision cast housing Cable gland with version with heated display and adjustment module Mounting elements 97 mm (3.82") 82 mm 7 mm (3.23") (0.28") Fig. 32: Adapter plate for carrier rail mounting of VEGADIS 81 VEGADIS 81 •...
  • Page 40 12 Supplement 48...84 mm (1.89"...3.31") 20 mm 20 mm (0.79") (0.79") Fig. 33: Brackets for tube mounting of VEGADIS 81 VEGADIS 81 •...

  • Page 41: 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 42 Notes VEGADIS 81 •...
  • Page 43 Notes VEGADIS 81 •...
  • Page 44 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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