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During work on and with the device, the required personal protective equipment must always be worn. Appropriate use The VEGABAR 29 is a pressure transmitter for process pressure and hydrostatic level measurement. You can find detailed information about the area of application in chapter "Product description".
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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). VEGABAR 29 • Three-wire: transistor, 4 … 20 mA (active)
– Quick setup guide VEGABAR 29 – Ex-specific "Safety instructions" (with Ex versions) – Radio approvals (versions with Bluetooth) – If necessary, further certificates Information: Optional instrument features are also described in this instructions. The respective scope of delivery results from the order specification. VEGABAR 29 • Three-wire: transistor, 4 … 20 mA (active)
Scan the QR code on the type label. • Open the VEGA Tools app and enter the serial number under "Documentation". Principle of operation Measured variables The VEGABAR 29 is suitable for the measurement of the following process variables: • Process pressure • Level...
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3 Product description Fig. 2: Process pressure measurement VEGABAR 29 Application area VEGABAR 29 is suitable for applications in virtually all industries. It is used for the measurement of the following pressure types. • Gauge pressure • Absolute pressure •...
Smartphone/tablet (iOS or Android operating system) • PC/notebook (Windows operating system) For cleaning procedures "free of oil, grease and silicone for oxygen applica- tions" also for measuring range 100 bar Reduced effective range with continuous stainless steel housing, see chap- ter "Technical Data" VEGABAR 29 • Three-wire: transistor, 4 … 20 mA (active)
Not exposed to corrosive media • Protected against solar radiation • Avoiding mechanical shock and vibration • Storage and transport Storage and transport temperature see chapter "Technical data - temperature Ambient conditions" VEGABAR 29 • Three-wire: transistor, 4 … 20 mA (active)
Threaded and hygienic adapters enable simple adaptation of devices with standard threaded fittings to process-side hygiene connections. Mounting accessories The suitable mounting accessories for VEGABAR 29 includes si- phons, blocking valves and measuring instrument holders. VEGABAR 29 • Three-wire: transistor, 4 … 20 mA (active)
Protect your instrument against moisture ingress through the following ture measures: • Use a suitable connection cable (see chapter "Connecting to power supply") • Tighten the cable gland or plug connector VEGABAR 29 • Three-wire: transistor, 4 … 20 mA (active)
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Higher process temperatures often mean also higher ambient temperatures. Make sure that the upper temperature limits stated in chapter "Technical data" for the environment of the electronics hous- ing and connection cable are not exceeded. VEGABAR 29 • Three-wire: transistor, 4 … 20 mA (active)
Mount the instrument above the measuring point Possible condensation can then drain off into the process line. Fig. 8: Measurement setup for process pressure measurement of gases in pipelines VEGABAR 29 2 Blocking valve Pipeline In vapours Keep the following in mind when setting up the measuring system: • Connect via a siphon VEGABAR 29 • Three-wire: transistor, 4 … 20 mA (active)
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Keep the following in mind when setting up the measuring system: • Mount the instrument below the measuring point The effective pressure line is always filled with liquid and gas bubbles can bubble up to the process line. Fig. 10: Measurement setup for process pressure measurement of liquids in pipelines VEGABAR 29 2 Blocking valve Pipeline VEGABAR 29 • Three-wire: transistor, 4 … 20 mA (active)
Keep the following in mind when setting up the measuring system: • Mount the instrument below the min. level • Do not mount the instrument close to the filling stream or emptying area • Mount the instrument so that it is protected against pressure shocks from the stirrer Fig. 11: Measurement setup for level measurement VEGABAR 29 • Three-wire: transistor, 4 … 20 mA (active)
ISO 4400 1. Loosen the screw on the rear of the plug connector 2. Remove the plug connector and seal from VEGABAR 29 3. Remove the plug insert from the plug housing VEGABAR 29 • Three-wire: transistor, 4 … 20 mA (active)
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Plug insert Plug seal 7. Snap the plug insert into the plug housing and insert the sensor seal 8. Plug the plug insert with seal to VEGABAR 29 and tighten the screw The electrical connection is finished. ISO 4400 plug with Proceed as follows: hinged cover 1.
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9. Tighten the screws on the strain relief and cable entry 10. Hook in the cover and push onto the plug connection, tighten cover screw 11. Plug the plug insert with seal to VEGABAR 29 and tighten the screw VEGABAR 29 • Three-wire: transistor, 4 … 20 mA (active)
Fig. 17: Wiring plan - Three-wire 1 x transistor or 4 … 20 mA Voltage supply PNP switching NPN switching Current output Contact, plug connector Function/Polarity Voltage supply/Plus Voltage supply/Minus Transistor or current output Galvanically connected to the housing VEGABAR 29 • Three-wire: transistor, 4 … 20 mA (active)
• The output signal jumps to the set fault current • Switching outputs are controlled The current measured value is then output on the signal cable. With current output activated VEGABAR 29 • Three-wire: transistor, 4 … 20 mA (active)
"Ac- cess protection". If this document is lost, the emergency device code can be retrieved from your personal contact person after legitimation. VEGABAR 29 • Three-wire: transistor, 4 … 20 mA (active)
"PINs and Codes". This greatly simplifies the use of additional adjust- ment tools, as all Bluetooth access and device codes are automati- cally synchronized when connected to the "myVEGA" account VEGABAR 29 • Three-wire: transistor, 4 … 20 mA (active)
• 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. Connecting Connecting Select the requested device for the online parameter adjustment in the project tree.
The sensor adjustment menu is divided into two halves: On the left you'll find the navigation section with the menus "Setup", "Display", "Diagnosis" and others. The selected menu item, recognisable by the colour change, is dis- played in the right half. Fig. 20: Example of an app view - Setup measured values VEGABAR 29 • Three-wire: transistor, 4 … 20 mA (active)
Enter Bluetooth access For authentication, enter in the next menu window the 6-digit code Bluetooth access code: Fig. 21: Enter Bluetooth access code VEGABAR 29 • Three-wire: transistor, 4 … 20 mA (active)
(DTM) according to FDT standard are required. The latest PACTware version as well as all available 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 - Adjustment current output VEGABAR 29 • Three-wire: transistor, 4 … 20 mA (active)
Yes, no Fault Red, yellow, green …, individual colour selection, no signalling Flashing Yes, no % values of the outputs referred to the respective nominal measuring range, setting in bar VEGABAR 29 • Three-wire: transistor, 4 … 20 mA (active)
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Pa, kPa, MPa, psi, mmH2O, mmHg, inH2O, inHg Temperature (TMP) °C, °F °C Access protection Bluetooth access code Device-specific access code Protection of the parameteri- Deactivated zation Reset Reset Signalling of process pressure ranges by colour and flashing VEGABAR 29 • Three-wire: transistor, 4 … 20 mA (active)
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Device name, serial number, hard- ware version, software version, factory calibration date, Device Re- vision, measuring range begin, measuring range end Sensor features (DTM) Sensor characteristics Features of the instrument version VEGABAR 29 • Three-wire: transistor, 4 … 20 mA (active)
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.
For devices with M12 x 1 stainless steel plug, the 360° status indica- tion is not available. Signalling of process pressure ranges by colour and flashing, adjustable via VEGA Tools app or PACTware/DTM. Delivery status; adjustable via VEGA Tools app or PACTware/DTM VEGABAR 29 • Three-wire: transistor, 4 … 20 mA (active)
This status message is inactive by default. Maintenance required: 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. VEGABAR 29 • Three-wire: transistor, 4 … 20 mA (active)
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Overload or short circuit at output 1 or 2 Electrical connection, check load re- sistance Switching output overloaded Maintenance Code Cause Rectification Text message M504 Interference of the internal communica- Restart tion to Bluetooth Error at a device interface Send instrument for repair VEGABAR 29 • Three-wire: transistor, 4 … 20 mA (active)
Print the generated instrument return form. Clean the instrument and pack it damage-proof. Send the printed instrument return form and possibly a safety data sheet together with the device. You will find the address for the return on the generated instrument return form. VEGABAR 29 • Three-wire: transistor, 4 … 20 mA (active)
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. VEGABAR 29 • Three-wire: transistor, 4 … 20 mA (active)
Germany. The published NAMUR recommendations are accepted as the standard in field instrumentation. The device fulfils the requirements of the following NAMUR recom- mendations: • NE 21 – Electromagnetic compatibility of equipment Exception: Versions with measuring ranges from 250 bar. These are subject of the EU Pressure Device Directive. VEGABAR 29 • Three-wire: transistor, 4 … 20 mA (active)
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. VEGABAR 29 • Three-wire: transistor, 4 … 20 mA (active)
Ʋ Cable enclosure PBT/PC, 1.4404 Ʋ Cable Weight approx. 0.25 kg (0.55 lbs) Isolating liquid with measuring ranges up to 100 bar. With measuring ranges from 250 bar dry measuring cell. VEGABAR 29 • Three-wire: transistor, 4 … 20 mA (active)
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0 … 5 bar/0 … 500 kPa +20 bar/+2000 kPa 0 bar abs. 0 … 10 bar/0 … 1000 kPa +40 bar/+4000 kPa 0 bar abs. Data on overload capability apply for reference temperature. VEGABAR 29 • Three-wire: transistor, 4 … 20 mA (active)
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-120 … +120 % Maximum permissible Turn Down Unlimited (recommended 20 : 1) Switching-on phase active current output Start-up time with operating voltage U ≤ 2 s Starting current for run-up time ≤ 3.6 mA VEGABAR 29 • Three-wire: transistor, 4 … 20 mA (active)
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Process variable Output signal Size Time Dead time ≤ 2 ms Rise time (10 … 90 %) ≤ 4 ms Step response time (ti: 0 s, 10 … 90 %) ≤ 6 ms Depending on medium and temperature VEGABAR 29 • Three-wire: transistor, 4 … 20 mA (active)
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1,5 % 1,2 % -40°C 20°C 100°C -1,2 % -1,5 % Fig. 25: Temperature error with TD 1 : 1 0 … +100 °C (+32 … +212 °F) VEGABAR 29 • Three-wire: transistor, 4 … 20 mA (active)
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70 °C (158 °F) 40 °C (104 °F) 0 °C (32 °F) 110 °C 130 °C (230 °F) (266 °F) Fig. 26: Temperature derating VEGABAR 29 Process temperature Ambient temperature VEGABAR 29 • Three-wire: transistor, 4 … 20 mA (active)
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Bluetooth interface Bluetooth standard Bluetooth 5.0 SIP = Sterilization in place CIP = Cleaning in place MWP: Maximum Working Pressure Measuring ranges up to 100bar/10 MPa Depending on the instrument version VEGABAR 29 • Three-wire: transistor, 4 … 20 mA (active)
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Plug according to ISO 4400 IP65 Type 4X ISO 4400 plug with hinged cover Depending on the local conditions = 35 V DC, output signal = 20 mA Load current = 250 mA VEGABAR 29 • Three-wire: transistor, 4 … 20 mA (active)
5000 m (16404 ft) Protection class Pollution degree 13.2 Dimensions Connection technology 55,5 mm 36 mm (2.18") (1.38") ø 36 mm (1.42") Fig. 28: Connection technology VEGABAR 29 Plug connector according to ISO 4400 Plug connector according to ISO 4400 with hinged cover VEGABAR 29 • Three-wire: transistor, 4 … 20 mA (active)
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( 0.12 ") ( 0.12 ") ø 5 mm ø 3 mm ( 0.20 ") ( 0.12 ") Fig. 29: VEGABAR 29, threaded fitting not front-flush DU Thread G½ (EN 837), manometer connection C2 Thread M20 x 1.5 (EN 837), manometer connection LF Thread ½ NPT, inside ¼ NPT (ASME B1.20.1) LY Thread ½ NPT (ASME B1.20.1) TI Thread ¼ NPT (ASME B1.20.1) TJ Thread G¼ (ISO 228-1) VEGABAR 29 • Three-wire: transistor, 4 … 20 mA (active)
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( 1.74 ") ø 40 mm ø 55 mm ø 55 mm ( 1.57 ") ( 2.17 ") ( 2.17 ") Fig. 30: VEGABAR 29, threaded fitting front-flush LU Thread G½ (ISO 228-1) N9 Thread G¾ (DIN 3852-E) C5 Thread G1 (ISO 228-1) DA Thread G1½ (DIN 3852-A) C9 Thread 1½ NPT (ASME B1.20.1) VEGABAR 29 • Three-wire: transistor, 4 … 20 mA (active)
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ø 31,7 mm ( 1.25 ") SW 41 mm SW 41 mm (1.61") (1.61") ø 40 mm ø 40 mm ( 1.57 ") ( 1.57 ") Fig. 31: VEGABAR 29, cone/extension fitting DH Thread G1 (ISO 228-1), cone 40° LX Thread G1 (ISO 228-1), hygienic design VEGABAR 29 • Three-wire: transistor, 4 … 20 mA (active)
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( 3.07 ") ( 3.07 ") ( 2.80 ") ø 84 mm ( 3.31 ") Fig. 32: VEGABAR 29, hygienic fitting AR Clamp 2" PN 40, ø 64 mm (DIN 32676, ISO 2852) FB SMS DN 51 PN 6 E7 Ingold connection PN 10 FR Varivent N50-40 PN 25 EZ Collar socket DN 40 PN 40 (DIN 11851) E2 Collar socket DN 40 PN 40 (DIN 11864-1, Form A) VEGABAR 29 • Three-wire: transistor, 4 … 20 mA (active)
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