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PLICSRADIO T61
Wireless Gateway
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions PLICSRADIO T61 Wireless Gateway wireless emitting unit (single channel) Signal conditioning instruments and communication...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Connecting the PC ..... Parameter adjustment with PACTware™..PLICSRADIO T61 - wireless emitting unit (single channel)
  • Page 3 10.3 Industrial property rights....10.4 Trademark ......PLICSRADIO T61 - wireless emitting unit (single channel)

  • Page 4: About This Document

    List The dot set in front indicates a list with no implied sequence. à Action This arrow indicates a single action. Sequence Numbers set in front indicate successive steps in a procedure. PLICSRADIO T61 - wireless emitting unit (single channel)

  • Page 5: For Your Safety

    During work on and with the device the required personal protection equipment must always be worn. 2.2 Appropriate use PLICSRADIO T61 is a gateway for wireless transmission of a HART signal. You can find detailed information on the application range in chapter "Product description".

  • Page 6: Safety Approval Markings And Safety Tips

    A instrument according to EN 61326. If PLICSRADIO T61 is used in a different environment, the electromagnetic compatibility to other in- struments must be ensured by suitable measures.

  • Page 7: Environmental Instructions

    DIN EN ISO 14001. Please help us fulfil this obligation by observing the environ- mental instructions in this manual: Chapter "Packaging, transport and storage" Chapter "Disposal" PLICSRADIO T61 - wireless emitting unit (single channel)

  • Page 8: Product Description

    Housing cover, optionally available with window for indicating and adjust- ment module Antenna Electronics housing Housing socket with connection compartment Mounting plate 3.2 Principle of operation The PLICSRADIO series consists of the following instruments: Area of application PLICSRADIO T61 - wireless emitting unit (single channel)
  • Page 9 Fig. 2: Example PLICSRADIO - single channel application HART sensor Emitting unit PLICSRADIO T61 Receiving unit PLICSRADIO R61 Indicating unit PLICSRADIO D61 Processing, e.g. safety PLC or indication Only permitted in certain countries, e.g. in USA and Australia. PLICSRADIO T61 - wireless emitting unit (single channel)

  • Page 10: Operation

    Supply detailed information on the power supply in chapter "Technical data" in the "Supplement". 3.3 Operation PLICSRADIO T61 can be adjusted with the following adjust- ment media: with indicating and adjustment module with an adjustment software according to FDT/DTM standard, for example with PACTware™ and a VEGA-...

  • Page 11: Packaging, Transport And Storage

    Protected against solar radiation Avoiding mechanical shock and vibration Storage and transport temperature see "Supplement - Storage and transport tem- perature Technical data - Ambient conditions" Relative humidity 20 … 85 % PLICSRADIO T61 - wireless emitting unit (single channel)

  • Page 12: Mounting

    (e.g. by cleaning processes) or on cooled or heated vessels. Fig. 4: Measures against moisture penetration 4.2 Mounting preparations The following tools are required for mounting: Tools PLICSRADIO T61 - wireless emitting unit (single channel)

  • Page 13: Mounting Steps

    Allen key size 4 Phillips head size 2 or Torx size T10 Slotted screwdriver 3 mm PLICSRADIO T61 in Ex version is a corresponding, intrinsi- Ex environment cally safe piece of equipment and must not be installed in hazardous areas. Safe operation is only ensured if the operating instructions and EG type approval certificate are...
  • Page 14 Mounting Warning: The four screws for the socket housing must only be hand- screwed. A torque >5 Nm can damage the wall mounting plate. PLICSRADIO T61 - wireless emitting unit (single channel)

  • Page 15: Connecting To Power Supply

    (low impedance). If potential equalisation currents are expected, the screen connection on the side of PLICSRADIO T61 must be made via a ceramic capacitor (e.g. 1 nF, 1500 V). The low frequency potential equalisation currents are thus suppressed, but the protective effect against high frequency interference signals...
  • Page 16 4 Connect the wire ends as described in chapter "Con- nection plan". Take note of the polarity. 5 Connect the screen to the internal ground terminal and the external ground terminal on top of the housing to potential equalisation PLICSRADIO T61 - wireless emitting unit (single channel)

  • Page 17: Connection Steps Voltage Supply

    6 Insert the cable into the sensor through the cable entry 7 Lift the opening levers of the terminals with a screwdriver (see following illustration) 8 Insert the wire ends into the open terminals according to the wiring plan PLICSRADIO T61 - wireless emitting unit (single channel)
  • Page 18 12 Insert and screw terminal cover 13 If an indicating and adjustment module is installed, insert it by turning it slightly to the right. 14 Screw the housing cover back on The electrical connection is finished. PLICSRADIO T61 - wireless emitting unit (single channel)

  • Page 19: Wiring Plan

    Connecting to power supply 5.4 Wiring plan Overview Fig. 8: Connection voltage and sensor supply Electronics housing with terminals for voltage supply Socket housing with terminals for sensor connection PLICSRADIO T61 - wireless emitting unit (single channel)
  • Page 20 This input is for sensors with their own, separate power supply (sensors in four-wire version). On a PLICSRADIO T61 in Ex version, the passive input is not available for approval-technical reasons. PLICSRADIO T61 - wireless emitting unit (single channel)
  • Page 21 Connecting to power supply Wiring plan, voltage supply in electronics housing ( + ) ( - ) Fig. 10: Connection of the voltage supply in electronics housing Voltage supply PLICSRADIO T61 - wireless emitting unit (single channel)

  • Page 22: Set Up With The Indicating And Adjustment Module

    4 Screw housing cover with inspection window tightly back Removal is carried out in reverse order. The indicating and adjustment module is powered by PLICSRADIO T61, an additional connection is not necessary. PLICSRADIO T61 - wireless emitting unit (single channel)
  • Page 23 Set up with the indicating and adjustment module Fig. 11: Installation of the indicating and adjustment module Note: If you intend to retrofit PLICSRADIO T61 with an indicating and adjustment module for continuous measured value indication, a higher cover with an inspection glass is required.

  • Page 24: Adjustment System

    Approx. 10 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. PLICSRADIO T61 - wireless emitting unit (single channel)

  • Page 25: Setup Procedure

    HART sensor must not operate in multidrop mode, it is absolutely necessary that it be provided with HART address 0 (standard setting). After being switched on, PLICSRADIO T61 first of all carries Switch on phase out a short self-check. The following steps are carried out: Internal check of the electronics indication of the instrument type, firmware version as well...
  • Page 26 To protect the radio connection against unauthorized wire- Device settings - Safe operat- ing mode tapping, the transmission should be protected by a radio PIN. To do that, activate this function and enter any PIN (0001-9999). PLICSRADIO T61 - wireless emitting unit (single channel)
  • Page 27 Set display language PIN to block the menu In this menu item, the mode of the HART input can be defined: Service - Input active (for connection of two-wire instruments without own power supply) PLICSRADIO T61 - wireless emitting unit (single channel)
  • Page 28 Optional settings via the Windows software PACTware™ and suitable DTM. Connection is carried out via the VEGACONNECT 4 interface converter. Further information is available in the online help of PACTware™ or the DTM. PLICSRADIO T61 - wireless emitting unit (single channel)

  • Page 29: Device Settings

    Activated Device Name Radio PIN 1234 Display Device settings ▶ Display Diagnostics Service Info Displayed value Percent ▼ Diagnostics Device settings Display ▶ Diagnostics Service Info Sensor status ①: OK Show details? PLICSRADIO T61 - wireless emitting unit (single channel)
  • Page 30 Display Diagnostics Service ▶ Info Sensor type Date of manufacture Last change using PC Device characteristics PLICSRADIO xx 03. February 2004 Display now? Serial number Software version 26. September 2004 12345678 1.11.00 PLICSRADIO T61 - wireless emitting unit (single channel)

  • Page 31: Setup With Pactware

    T61 instead of the indicating and adjustment module. The connection to the PC is carried out via the USB interface. The parameter adjustment of a connected VEGA HART sensor can be also carried out via this connection. Further information is specified in the operating instructions manual of "VEGA-...

  • Page 32: Parameter Adjustment With Pactware

    Setup with PACTware™ 7.2 Parameter adjustment with PACTware™ To adjust PLICSRADIO T61 via a Windows-PC, the config- uration software PACTware™ and a suitable instrument driver (DTM) according to FDT standard are necessary. The VEGA DTMs can be also integrated in other frame applications according to FDT standard.

  • Page 33: Maintenance And Fault Rectification

    Maintenance and fault rectification 8 Maintenance and fault rectification 8.1 Maintenance When used as directed in normal operation, PLICSRADIO T61 is completely maintenance free. 8.2 Fault clearance The operator of the system is responsible for taken suitable Reaction in case of failures measures to remove interferences.
  • Page 34 à HART communication error: Check sensor cable and screening E086 Error communication hardware (initialisation of the radio module failed) à Initialisation is carried out automatically. If the error exists permanently, send instrument for repair PLICSRADIO T61 - wireless emitting unit (single channel)

  • Page 35: Instrument Repair

    Please ask the agency serving you for the address of your return shipment. You can find the respective agency on our website www.vega.com under: "Company - VEGA world- wide" PLICSRADIO T61 - wireless emitting unit (single channel)

  • Page 36: Dismounting

    Correct disposal avoids negative effects to persons and environment and ensures recycling of useful raw materials. Materials: see chapter "Technical data" If you cannot dispose of the instrument properly, please contact us about disposal methods or return. PLICSRADIO T61 - wireless emitting unit (single channel)

  • Page 37: Supplement

    Measured value transmission - digital HART protocol 18 … 14.5 V at 4 … 20 mA Terminal voltage approx. 25 mA Current limitation 2-wire screened standard cable Connection cable PLICSRADIO T61 - wireless emitting unit (single channel)
  • Page 38 Indication LC display in Dot matrix 4 keys Adjustment elements Protection IP 20 - unassembled IP 40 - mounted into the sensor without cover Materials - Housing - Inspection window Polyester foil PLICSRADIO T61 - wireless emitting unit (single channel)
  • Page 39 IEC ia IEC Ex ia IIC T5; IEC Ex ia IIC T6 A suitable cable is the prerequisite for maintaining the protection class. Deviating data in Ex applications: see separate safety instructions. PLICSRADIO T61 - wireless emitting unit (single channel)
  • Page 40 CSA CI.I, Div2 (NI)+CI.II, III, Div1 (DIP) Radio approvals - Standard version FCC ID: OUR-24xSTREAM - Version increased range FCC ID: OUR-9xSTREAM IC (Industry Canada) 4214A 12008 - Standard version 4214A-9xSTREAM - Version increased range PLICSRADIO T61 - wireless emitting unit (single channel)

  • Page 41: Dimensions

    Fig. 14: Electronics housing, the height of the plastic housing increases by 11 mm (0.43 in) with integrated PLICSCOM and of the Alu housing by 9 mm (0.35 in) Plastic housing Aluminium housing PLICSRADIO T61 - wireless emitting unit (single channel)
  • Page 42 Supplement Housing socket with connection compartment 90mm (3 ") 110mm (4 ") ~ 66mm (2 ") Fig. 15: Housing socket with connection compartment PLICSRADIO T61 - wireless emitting unit (single channel)

  • Page 43: Remote Antenna

    Remote antenna 138 mm (5 ") 19 mm ") 90mm (3 ") 110mm (4 ") ~ 66mm (2 ") Fig. 16: Remote antenna Antenna Strap for tube mounting Antenna cable 3 m PLICSRADIO T61 - wireless emitting unit (single channel)

  • Page 44: Industrial Property Rights

    Les lignes de produits VEGA sont globalement protégées par des droits de propriété intellectuelle. Pour plus d'informations, on pourra se référer au site http://www.vega.com. VEGA lineas de productos están protegidas por los derechos en el campo de la propiedad industrial. Para mayor información revise la pagina web http://www.vega.com.
  • Page 45 Supplement PLICSRADIO T61 - wireless emitting unit (single channel)
  • Page 46 Supplement PLICSRADIO T61 - wireless emitting unit (single channel)
  • Page 47 Supplement PLICSRADIO T61 - wireless emitting unit (single channel)
  • Page 48 All statements concerning scope of delivery, application, practical use and operating conditions of the sensors and processing systems correspond to the information avail- able at the time of printing. © VEGA Grieshaber KG, Schiltach/Germany 2007 32865-EN-070801 Subject to change without prior notice...

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