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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions VEGAPULS 56K...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    5.1 Adjustment media .............. 34 5.2 Adjustment with PC ............34 5.3 Adjustment with adjustment module MINICOM ....36 5.4 Adjustment with HART® handheld ........42 Diagnosis .................. 44 6.1 Simulation ................44 6.2 Error codes ................ 44 Technical data ................45 VEGAPULS 56K...

  • Page 3: Safety Information

    Ex For safety and warranty reasons, any internal approved instruments. work on the instruments, apart from that in- volved in normal installation and electrical con- nection, must be carried out only by VEGA personnel. VEGAPULS 56K...

  • Page 4: Product Description

    This state of affairs defines the development goals for a high-temperature radar level measuring system, the VEGAPULS 56 series. The new series represents an innovation in high temperature radar sensors for level measurement, in temperatures up to 350°C and pressures up to 64 bar. VEGAPULS 56K...
  • Page 5 3.6 million echo 25 % images per second in a slow-motion picture, then freezes and processes them. ε Reflected radar power dependent on the dielectric constant of the measured product Time transformation VEGAPULS 56K...

  • Page 6: Application Features

    • CENELEC, FM, CSA, ABS, LRS, GL, LR, ATEX, PTB Pressure influence: Error with pressure increase very low (e.g. at 50 bar 0.8 %) VEGAPULS 56 sensors now make radar level measurement possible in plants where it was hitherto unthinkable. VEGAPULS 56K...

  • Page 7: Adjustment

    PC interface converter VEGACONNECT 3 to the sensor or the signal cable. 4 ... 20 mA Adjustment with the PC on the 4 … 20 mA signal and supply cable to the PLC or directly on the sensor VEGAPULS 56K...
  • Page 8 Adjustment with detachable adjustment module on the radar sensor or on the external indicating instrument VEGADIS 50 HART ® handheld on the 4 … 20 mA signal cable Unauthorised sensor adjustments can be prevented by removing the adjustment mod- ule. VEGAPULS 56K...

  • Page 9: Horn Antennas

    The pipe inner diameter must be and physically as well as programmed into the electronics chemically resistant. so that the running period can Horn antennas are used for be compensated. measurement in closed or open vessels. DN 150 DN 80 DN 250 VEGAPULS 56K...

  • Page 10: Types And Versions

    – PC – adjustment module in the sensor – adjustment module in the external indicat- ing instrument – HART ® handheld Antennas – horn antenna with stainless steel horn and ceramic tip – standpipe antenna with ceramic tip VEGAPULS 56K...

  • Page 11: Mounting And Installation

    Hence, those reflections are less critical than those from a flat surface. Round profiles diffuse radar signals Profiles with smooth interfering surfaces cause large false signals Cover smooth interfering surfaces with deflectors VEGAPULS 56K...

  • Page 12: Heat Insulation

    Optimum measuring conditions exist when the emission cone reaches the measured product perpendicularly and when the emis- sion cone is free from obstructions. VEGAPULS 56K...

  • Page 13: Measurement Of Liquids

    Reference plane > 10 mm vessel radius Mounting on longer DIN socket pieces When mounting on dished or rounded vessel tops, the antenna must also protrude at least Mounting on round vessel tops 10 mm (long socket side). VEGAPULS 56K...

  • Page 14: Measurement In Standpipe (Surge Or Bypass Tube)

    It is advantageous to mount a deflector at the tube end. This enables the minimum level of the product to be reliably detected. This is particularly important for products with a dielectric figure < 5. VEGAPULS 56K...
  • Page 15 ø 80 ø 50 100 % 75 % DN 100 DN 150 ø 150 ø 100 Extended bypass tube on a vessel with turbulent Pipe antenna with DN 50, DN 80, DN 100 and DN 150 product movements VEGAPULS 56K...
  • Page 16 Make sure that standpipe ventilation is pro- inhomogeneous very inhomogeneous liquids liquids vided. Openings in a surge pipe for mixing of inhomogene- ous products The more inhomogeneous the measured product, the closer the openings should be spaced. VEGAPULS 56K...
  • Page 17 A missing hole causes wrong measure- ments. The polarisation direction is in the same plane as the marking hole. The sensor must be aligned with the marking hole to the rows of holes or the openings. VEGAPULS 56K...
  • Page 18 Connecting buildup. sleeve Welding of the welding Welding neck neck flange flanges 1,5…2 Deburr the holes Meas. pipe fasten- ø 51,2 Deflector Min. product level to be measured ~45˚ (0 %) Vessel bottom VEGAPULS 56K...
  • Page 19 0 % level can be reliably detected. Connecting sleeve Welding of the welding Welding neck neck flange flanges 1,5…2 Rz ≤ 30 Meas. pipe ø 100,8 fastening Deflector Min. product level to be measured ~45˚ (0 %) Vessel bottom VEGAPULS 56K...

  • Page 20: False Echoes

    Intake pipes, i.e. for the mixing of materials - measuring electronics. with a flat surface directed towards the sen- sor - should be covered with an angled baffle Correct Incorrect that scatters false echoes. Correct Incorrect Shields Struts Shield Vessel protrusions (intake pipe) VEGAPULS 56K...
  • Page 21 If the sensor is mounted too close to the Inflowing liquid vessel wall, product buildup and other de- posits on the vessel wall cause false echoes. Position the sensor at a sufficient distance from the vessel wall. Please also note chapter "4.1 General installation instructions“. VEGAPULS 56K...

  • Page 22: Common Installation Mistakes

    Orient the sensor axis perpendicu- larly to the product surface to achieve opti- mum measuring results. Correct Incorrect Incorrect Ladder Ladder Mounting on a vessel with parabolic tank top Direct sensor vertically to the product surface VEGAPULS 56K...
  • Page 23 Foam generation Thick, dense and creamy foam on the prod- uct can cause incorrect measurements. Take measures to avoid foam, measure in a by- pass tube or use another measurement tech- nology, e.g. capacitive electrodes or hydrostatic pressure transmitters. VEGAPULS 56K...

  • Page 24: Electrical Connection

    Check the hold of the individual wires in the type approval certificates for systems in Ex terminals by lightly pulling on them. areas must be noted (e.g. DIN 0165). VEGAPULS 56K...
  • Page 25 4 … 20 mA passive means that the sensor 4 … 20 mA active means that the sensor provides consumes a level-dependent current of a level-dependent current of 4 … 20 mA (current 4 … 20 mA (consumer). source). VEGAPULS 56K...

  • Page 26: Connecting The External Indicating Instrument Vegadis 50

    4 … 20 mA active M20x1.5 5 6 7 8 5 6 7 8 (+) (-) Commu- Display L1 N nication 4...20mA 5 6 7 8 5 6 7 8 (+) (-) Commu- Display L1 N nication 4...20mA VEGAPULS 56K...

  • Page 27: Configuration Of Measuring Systems

    • 4 … 20 mA shown without signal condition- ing instrument Measuring systems with VEGAPULS 56K • Two-wire technology (loop powered), supply and output signal via one two-wire cable • Optional external indicating instrument with analogue and digital display (can be mounted up to 25 m away from the sensor).
  • Page 28 Electrical connection Measuring system with VEGAPULS 56K on active PLC • Two-wire technology, power supply from active PLC. • Output signal 4 … 20 mA (passive). • Measured value display integrated in the sensor. • Optional external indicating instrument (can be mounted up to 25 m away from the sensor in Ex area).
  • Page 29 4 … 20 mA (passive). • Separator transfers the non intrinsically safe PLC circuit to the intrinsically safe circuit, so that the sensor can be used in Ex zone 1 (VEGAPULS 56K Ex) or in zone 0 (VEGAPULS 56K Ex0) •...
  • Page 30 Transmitter) on passive PLC • Two-wire technology (loop powered), intrinsically safe ia supply via the signal cable of the separator for operation of the sensor in Ex zone 1 (VEGAPULS 56K Ex) or in zone 0 (VEGAPULS 56K Ex0) • Output signal sensor, 4 … 20 mA passive.
  • Page 31 PLC • Two-wire technology, supply via the cable from active PLC to Exd connection compartment for operation in Ex-Zone 1 (VEGAPULS 56K Ex) or Ex-Zone 0 (VEGAPULS 56K Ex 0) • Output signal 4 … 20 mA (passive).
  • Page 32 Electrical connection Measuring system with VEGAPULS 56K Ex, 56K Ex0 on VEGADIS 371 Ex indicating instrument with current and relay output • Two-wire technology (loop powered), intrinsically safe ia supply via the signal cable of the VEGADIS 371 Ex indicating instrument for operation of the sensor in Ex zone 1 (VEGAPULS 56K Ex) or in Zone 0 (VEGAPULS 56K Ex0) •...
  • Page 33 Electrical connection Measuring system with VEGAPULS 56K in four-wire technology • Four-wire technology, power supply and output signal via two separate two-wire cables. • Output signal 4 … 20 mA active. • Optional external indicating instrument with analogue and digital indication (can be mounted up to 25 m away from the sensor).

  • Page 34: Set-Up

    5.2 Adjustment with PC 5.1 Adjustment media When using a sensor in conjunction with a Radar sensors can be adjusted with the VEGA signal conditioning instrument, use a - PC (adjustment software PACT ware communication resistor according to the - detachable adjustment module...
  • Page 35 Set-up Ri ≥ 250 Ω 250 Ω Ri < 250 Ω VEGAMET/VEGALOG VEGAPULS 56K...

  • Page 36: Adjustment With Adjustment Module Minicom

    VVO, but you will quickly find the level in the standpipe (measuring tube). your way and carry out your adjustments quickly and efficiently with the small MINICOM. VEGAPULS 56K...

  • Page 37: Operating Range

    With " + “ and " – “ you adjust the then adjust without a filling/emptying cycle. – percentage value for the min. value (example 0.0 %). The entered percentage value is written in the sensor and the min. distance value corres- ponding to that percentage value flashes. VEGAPULS 56K...
  • Page 38 100 % filling. curve. If the adjustment points are too close In the example 1200 for 1200 liters. together, small errors inflate to considerably larger ones when the 0 % or the 100 % value is outputted. VEGAPULS 56K...
  • Page 39 Under the menu "Outputs“ you determine, for treats these (false) echoes differently from example, whether the current output should the useful echoes and filters them out. be inverted, or which unit of measurement should be shown on the sensor display. VEGAPULS 56K...
  • Page 40 Prop. Unit adjust corres corres adjust at % at % ponds ponds point XXXX XXXX XXX.X XXX.X 888.8 Mass stance Curr. Adjust 0.0 % 100.0% Fail- out- ment m (d) m (d) mode 4-20mA m(d) XX.XXX XX.XXX 22mA VEGAPULS 56K...
  • Page 41 8 are only necessary for difficult measurement conditions. The menu below number 6 is only White menu items can be modified Fast necessary for measurement in a with the "+“ or "–“ key and saved change standpipe. with the "OK“ key. VEGAPULS 56K...

  • Page 42: Adjustment With Hart Handheld

    250 Ω Ri < 250 Ω VEGAPULS 56K...
  • Page 43 Set-up Connection to a VEGA signal conditioning VEGA signal conditioning instr. instrument VEGAMET 513, 514, 515, 602 If you operate a HART ® compatible sensor on VEGATRENN 544 VEGATOR 521…527 50 … 100 Ohm a VEGA signal conditioning instrument, you...

  • Page 44: Diagnosis

    10 mm. E036 Sensor software does not - Sensor must be programmed with new software (service) - Message appears during a software update. E040 Hardware failure/Electronics Check all connection cables. defective Contact our service department. VEGAPULS 56K...

  • Page 45: Technical Data

    0 … 19 m Output signal (see also „Outputs and processing“) 4 … 20 mA current signal Load max. 500 Ω - four-wire sensor - two-wire sensor see above diagram Min. distance from the antenna top to the medium 5 cm VEGAPULS 56K...
  • Page 46 - with DN 80 38° (only for standpipe measurement) - with DN 100 30° (only for standpipe measurement) - with DN 150 20° - with DN 200 16° - with DN 250 14° Reference conditions acc. to IEC 770 VEGAPULS 56K...
  • Page 47 Groove and tongue acc. to DIN 2512 Form F, N PN 40 PN 25 PN 16 ˚C Flange DIN DN 80 PN 40 Material: 1.4571 Seal surface acc. to DIN 2526 Form B, C, D, E PN 25 PN 16 ˚C VEGAPULS 56K...
  • Page 48 Groove and tongue acc. to DIN 2512 Form F, N PN 40 PN 25 PN 16 ˚C Flange DIN DN 150 PN 40 Materials: 1.4571 Seal surface acc. to DIN 2526 Form B, C, D, E PN 25 PN 16 ˚C VEGAPULS 56K...
  • Page 49 Groove and tongue acc. to DIN 2512 Form F, N PN 40 PN 25 PN 16 ˚C Flange DIN DN 250 Material: 1.4571 PN 40 Seal surface acc. to DIN 2526 Form B, C, D, E PN 25 PN 16 ˚C VEGAPULS 56K...
  • Page 50 300 psi 600 psi 900 psi - 2“ 15.3 - 3“ 11.3 13.1 17.2 - 4“ 11.7 16.2 22.6 28.5 - 6“ 15.8 26.7 44.0 56.2 - 8“ 27.0 50.0 85.0 100.0 - 10“ 35.8 60.7 108.0 136.0 VEGAPULS 56K...
  • Page 51 EN 300 440-1: 1995 I-ETS 300-440 Expert opinion No. 0043052-01/SEE, Notified Body No. 0499 EN 61 326: 1997/A1: 1998 (EMC Emission/Susceptibility) EN 61 010 - 1: 1993 (NSR) EN 50 020: 1994 (ATEX) EN 50 018: 1994 EN 50 014: 1997 VEGAPULS 56K...
  • Page 52 The analogue 4 … 20 mA output signal (measuring signal) is transmitted together with the power supply via one two-wire cable. Four-wire technology 4 … 20 mA: Separate power supply. The analogue 4 … 20 mA output signal (measuring signal) is trans- mitted in a cable separate from power supply. VEGAPULS 56K...
  • Page 53 Technical data VEGAPULS 56K...

  • Page 54: Dimensions

    Technical data 7.2 Dimensions Aluminium housing Aluminium housing with Exd terminal compartment ø165 ø200 ø220 ø76 ø96 ø125 ø160 ø180 DN 50 DN 80 DN 100 Pipe antenna Pipe antenna VEGAPULS 56K...
  • Page 55 Technical data ø340 ø405 ø285 ø146 ø197 ø241 ø240 ø355 ø295 DN 150 DN 200 DN 250 VEGAPULS 56K...
  • Page 56 4" 150 psi 228.6 23.8 190.5 157.2 19.1 6" 150 psi 279.4 25.4 241.3 215.9 22.4 Adjustment module MINICOM Tank 1 Adjustment module for insertion into sensors m (d) or into the external indicating instrument 12.345 VEGADIS 50 67,5 VEGAPULS 56K...

  • Page 57: Approvals

    VEGAPULS 56 sensors work reliably. In conjunction with separators, the resistance of the signal cable and the separator resistance (voltage loss of the separator) must not exceed the max. load (see load diagram in chapter „3.1 Data“). VEGAPULS 56K...

  • Page 58: Supplement

    Relevant standards • IEC 61508 part 1, 2, 4 Functional safety of electrical/electronic/programmable electronic systems • IEC 61511-1 Functional safety – safety instrumented systems for the process industry sector – Part 1: Framework, definitions, system, hardware and software requirements VEGAPULS 56K...

  • Page 59: Determination Of Safety-Related Characteristics

    - instrument has proven during operation - only process-relevant parameters can be modified on the instrument (e.g. measuring range, …) - the adjustment of this process-relevant parameters is protected (e.g. password, …) - the safety function needs less than SIL 4 VEGAPULS 56K...

  • Page 60: Planning

    (see operating in- structions manual). The application-specific limits must be complied with and the specifications must not be exceeded (see operating instructions manual). Use only in products against which the materials of the antenna system are sufficiently chemically resistant. VEGAPULS 56K...

  • Page 61: Set-Up

    If the measuring system delivers output currents > 21 mA or < 3.6 mA, it must be assumed that a failure has occurred. The processing unit must therefore interpret such current values as a failure and trigger a suitable fault signal. VEGAPULS 56K...

  • Page 62: Reaction During Operation And In Case Of Failure

    If the function test proves negative, the entire measuring system must be switched out of service and the process held in a safe condition by means of other measures. VEGAPULS 56K...

  • Page 63: Safety-Related Characteristics

    (to check the safety function) Proof must be carried out. PFH is valid for the stated Failure reaction time T of the measuring system. This means that the failure Reaction tolerance time of the complete system must be higher than T Reaction VEGAPULS 56K...

  • Page 64: Sil Declaration Of Conformity

    S I L - K o n f o r m i t ä t s e r k l ä r u n g Funktionale Sicherheit nach IEC 61508 / IEC 61511 VEGA Grieshaber KG, Am Hohenstein 113, D-77761 Schiltach erklärt als Hersteller, dass für die Füllstandaufnehmer der Produktfamilien VEGAPULS Serie 40 und 50 ( 4 ...

  • Page 65: Ce Declaration Of Conformity

    Supplement CE declaration of conformity VEGAPULS 56K...
  • Page 66 VEGAPULS 56K...
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  • Page 68 VEGA Grieshaber KG Am Hohenstein 113 77761 Schiltach Germany Phone (07836) 50-0 (07836) 50-201 E-Mail info@de.vega.com www.vega.com ISO 9001 All statements concerning scope of delivery, application, practical use and operating conditions of the sensors and processing sys- tems correspond to the information available at the time of printing.

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