VEGA BAR12PC User Manual

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PC operation VEGABAR 12

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Contents

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1 About this document

2 For your safety

3 Product description

4 Installation

5 Operation

6 Maintenance and fault rectification

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1.1 Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.2 Target group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.3 Symbolism used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.1 Authorised personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.2 Appropriate use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.3 Warning about misuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.4 General safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.5 Environmental instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.1 Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.2 Principle of operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.3 Storage and transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.1 System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.2 Install software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.1 Connecting the PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.2 Start PC operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6.1 Maintenance/Update. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6.2 Remove interferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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7 Deinstallation of PC operation

7.1 Deinstallation procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7.2 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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8.1 Technical data/System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8.2 Licence agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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1 Abou

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1.1 Function

This operating instructions manual provides all the information you
need for installation and commissioning. Please read this information
before setting up the instrument and keep this manual accessible in
the immediate vicinity of the device.

1.2 Target group

This operating instructions manual is directed to trained qualified
personnel. The contents of this manual should be made available to
these personnel and put into practice by them.

1.3 Symbolism used

Inform

ation, tip, note

This symbol indicates helpful additional information.

Cauti

on: If this warning is ignored, faults or malfunctions can

result.
Warning: If this warning is ignored, injury to persons and/or serious
damage to the instrument can result.
Danger: If this warning is ignored, serious injury to persons and/or
destruction of the instrument can result.

applications

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This symbol indicates special instructions for Ex applications.

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The dot set in front indicates a list with no implied sequence.

à Action

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is arrow indicates a single action.

1 Sequence

Numbers set in front indicate successive steps in a procedure.

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2 For

your safety

or your safety

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2.1 Authorised personnel

All operations described in this operating instructions manual must be
carried out only by trained specialist personnel authorised by the plant
operator.

During work on and with the device the required personal protective
equipment must always be worn.

2.2 Appropriate use

The PC operation VEGABAR 12 allows data to be read out of the
instrument and adjustment data to be saved in the instrument.

2.3 Warning about misuse

Inappropriate or incorrect use of the instrument can give rise to
application-specific hazards, e.g. vessel overfill or damage to system
components through incorrect mounting or adjustment.

2.4 General safety instructions

Installation and use of the software are carried out at your own risk. We
do not accept liability for consequential damage.

2.5 Environmental instructions

Protection of the environment is one of our most important duties. That
is why we have introduced an environment management system with
the goal of continuously improving company environmental protection.

The environment management system is certified according to DIN
EN ISO 14001.

Please help us fulfil this obligation by observing optional the environ-

mental instructions in this manual.

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t description

Scope of delivery

Packaging

3 Produc

t description

3.1 Configuration

The scope of delivery encompasses:

l Data carrier with software PC operation VEGABAR 12
l Connection cable PC - VEGABAR 12
l Interface adapter
l Documentation

- this operating instructions manual

3.2 Principle of operation

PC ope ration VEGABAR 12 allows the following functions:

l Read out current data from device

- Serial number

- Measuring range

- Adjustment

- Pressure type

- Software version

l Save min./max. adjustment data in device

3.3 Storage and transport

The packaging consists of easily separable monomaterials. These
materials are environment-friendly and recyclable. Dispose of the
packaging material via specialised recycling companies.

Storage and transport
conditions

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No special storage and transport conditions are necessary.

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4.1 System requirements

Pentium 500 MHz or higher, min. 128 MB RAM, 200 MB free memory,
Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher, resolution
1024 x 768 or higher, Microsoft compatible mouse, RS232 interface.

4.2 Install software

1 Before installation, all running programs should be exited.

2 Insert the CD, the installation program will be started automatically.

If the CD does not start automatically, the installation can be
started by a double click to the file "autorun.exe".

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5.1 Connecting the PC

Fig. 1: Connection

1 PC mit Software PC-Bedienung VEGABAR 12
2 Interface converter
3 Connection cable
4 VEGABAR 12
5 Processing system/PLC/Voltage supply

of the PC to VEGABAR 12

5.2 Start PC operation

Start the PC operation of "VEGABAR 12" via the Windows start menu.
The program window "Select action" opens.

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First

of all, select "Read Data and Adjustment". Sensor data will be

loaded, the window "Sensor Data" appears.

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by means of the data if the correct instrument is connected.

Check
Then select "Enter Adjustment". The menu window "Adjustment" will

be opened.

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er the pressure values for "Min.- Adjustment" (4 mA) and "Max.-

Adjustment" (20 mA) in bar. Confirm the setting with "Store to
device". The data will be loaded into the sensor.

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6 Maint

enance and fault rectification

6.1 Maintenance/Update

PC ope ration VEGABAR 12 is virtually maintenance-free. Software
updates are available in certain cases for fault rectification or
integration of new functions. For further information see our
homepage:

www.vega.co

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6.2 Remove interferences

Depending on the fault, PC operation may generate its own error
messages with appropriate explanations.

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llation of PC operation

7.1 Deinstallation procedure

If you want to remove PC operation VEGABAR 12 from your PC,
please proceed as follows:

1 Select item "Software" in the Control Panel (can be reached via

"Start - Settings - Control Panel").

2 Select "VEGABAR 12" from the list and push the button "Modify/

Remove".

3 Carry out the deinstallation in the way suggested by the assistant

and complete the procedure with a Windows restart.

7.2 Disposal

Please dispose of the data carriers and the packaging material via
specialised recycling companies.

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8.1 Technical data/System requirements

Hardware

Processor Intel Pentium/AMD min. 500 MHz

Memory min. 128 MB RAM

Hard disk min. 200 MB free memory

Mouse Microsoft-compatible

Resolution of the graphic min. 1024 x 768

Interface RS232

Software

Operating system Windows 2000/XP/Vista

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8.2 Licenc

e agreements

8.2.4

§ 1 Supplement to existing regulations

§ 1.1 Transfer of perils with electronic communication media

The following paragraphs supplement the general sales, delivery and
payment conditions of VEGA with the specific points for software
products. Existing points remain unaffected by additions. The general
sales, delivery and payment conditions are available in the Internet

www.vega.co

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§ 1.2 Transfer of perils with electronic communication media

When software is transferred via electronics communication media (for
example and in particular via the Internet) the transfer of perils to the
buyer takes place when the software leaves VEGA's sphere.

§ 1.3 Liability for faulty goods

a) VEGA will replace faulty data carriers with faultless ones.
b) The software is considered faulty if provable, reproducible errors

occur which make the software deviate considerably from the
descriptions in the accompanying documentation.

c) Improvements to the software are normally provided via update/

upgrade.

d) VEGA will decide, within the framework of the guarantee, where

errors will be diagnosed and corrected (at VEGA headquarters or
at the customer's site). You will provide the documentation and
information necessary for correction of errors. If the correction is
carried out at your premises you will provide the required hardware
and software free of charge as well as the necessary operating
conditions with appropriate operating personnel, so that the work
can be performed quickly.

e) VEGA can demand reimbursement for test expenditures if you

reported an error which ultimately could not be demonstrated or
otherwise ascertained.

f) You have to take all adequate measures to avoid or limit

consequences of loss by software errors, in particular inform
VEGA immediately on this error and make sure that the entered
data to be processed are saved.

g) The warranty period for software is 12 months. This period begins

at the time of transfer of perils. When copies are made under the
provisions of a multiple licence, the warranty period of the original
software applies.

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a) Data loss: If data is damaged through an error in the delivered

b) Consequential damage: VEGA is not liable for consequential

ther liabilities

software, the duty of replacement does not include the costs of
replacing lost data and information.

damage caused by software flaws.

§ 2 Further rights and restrictions

a) You are not allowed to modify, reverse engineer or translate the

software, or delete parts of it.
b) You are not allowed to rent or to lease the software.
c) You are authorised (revocable) to transfer all your rights from this

licence agreement permanently; provided you transfer the

complete software product (incl. all components of the media and

the printed material) and that the recipient agrees to the conditions

of this licence agreement. You are obliged to make a written

agreement with the third party which fulfils the provisions of this

contract.You are responsible to comply with export requirements

imposed by legal provisions and regulations.
d) VEGA is entitled to terminate this licence agreement is case of

non-compliance with our regulations and conditions. In such case

you are obliged to destroy all copies of the software product and

all components, especially the software product certificates.

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VEGA Grieshaber KG

ISO 9001

Am Hohenstein 113
77761 Schiltach

Germany
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

www.vega.com

Printing date:

statements concerning scope of delivery, application,

All

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 2009

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