VEGA BAR40 User Manual

Operating Instructions
VEGABAR 40 (HART®)
WE'VE GOT
ABILITY
OPERATE t
i ZERO SPAN
123 5678
-
+
­ VEGADIS 10
+
4...20mA
E12
AM10
Level and Pressure
123 5678
-
+
­ VEGADIS 10
+
4...20mA
E12
OK
AM10
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Contents
Safety information ........................................................................ 2
Note Ex area ................................................................................ 2
1 Product description
1.1 Function and configuration .................................................. 4
1.2 Self-monitoring ..................................................................... 4
1.3 Technical data ....................................................................... 5
1.4 Approvals and certificates .................................................. 9
1.5 Dimensions ......................................................................... 10
2 Mounting
2.1 Mounting instructions ......................................................... 12
2.2 Compensation of the atmospheric pressure ................... 12
3 Electrical connection
3.1 Connection instructions ..................................................... 12
3.2 Connection diagram .......................................................... 13
3.3 Connection examples ........................................................ 14
Contents

Safety information

Please read this manual carefully, and also take note of country-specific installation standards (e.g. the VDE regulations in Germany) as well as all prevailing safety regulations and acci­dent prevention rules. For safety and warranty reasons, any internal work on the instruments, apart from that in­volved in normal installation and electrical con­nection, must be carried out only by qualified VEGA personnel.
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Note Ex area

Please note the attached safety instructions containing important information on installation and operation in Ex areas. These safety instructions are part of the operating instructions and come with the Ex approved instruments.
Contents
4Setup
4.1 Indicating module ............................................................... 15
4.2 Setup with module
"Adjustment of the basic functions“ .................................. 15
4.3 Setup with module
"Menu-driven adjustment with additional functions“ ........ 17
4.4 Setup with adjustment software
VEGA Visual Operating (VVO) ......................................... 22
4.5 Setup with HART
®
handheld ............................................. 30
5 Diagnostics
5.1 Maintenance ....................................................................... 36
5.2 Failure rectification ............................................................. 36
6 Instrument modification
6.1 Exchange of adjustment modules .................................... 38
6.2 Exchange of electronics .................................................... 39
6.3 Exchange of the process fitting ........................................ 39
VEGABAR 40 (HART®) 3

1 Product description

Product description

1.1 Function and configuration

VEGABAR 40 process pressure transmitters are efficient instruments for process pres­sure measurement. As pressure sensor element, the dry ceramic-capacitive measur­ing cell CERTEC sure causes a capacitance change within the measuring cell via the diaphragm. This ca­pacitance change is detected by an ASIC (Application specific integrated circuit) and converted into a pressure proportional signal by the integrated sensor electronics with microcontroller. Precise, high-resolution dig­ital processing of measured data ensures excellent technical data.
The electronics module is powered by a separate VEGA signal conditioning instru­ment, a stabilised power supply unit or a PLC (active input). After the adjustment, a stand­ardised 4 … 20 mA current signal is made available which can be displayed (e.g. in PLC systems) or further processed.
For carrying out adjustment, the following alternatives are available:
- adjustment module directly on VEGABAR
- adjustment module in external housing (VEGADIS 10)
- via PC with adjustment software VEGA Visual Operating (VVO)
- with HART
®
is used. The process pres-
®
handheld

1.2 Self-monitoring

To improve reliability, the functionality of im­portant electronic components is constantly checked, and internal parameters such as sensor value, temperature and operating voltage are closely monitored.
VEGABAR 40 with ceramic CERTEC ing cell offers the advantage of continuous self-monitoring. The measuring and reference capacitances of the measuring cell have a predefined correlation to each other over the entire measuring range. Any deviation from these data is a reliable indicator of a malfunc­tion of the measuring cell.
If errors or malfunctions are detected during these routines, the fault signal is triggered via the 4 … 20 mA output (current jump to 3,6 mA or 22 mA).
®
measur-
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Product description

1.3 Technical data

Mechanical data
Materials, wetted parts
Process connection brass 2.041, stainless steel 1.4571 Diaphragm saphire-ceramic Seal, measuring cell Viton, EPDM, Hifluour, Kalrez
Materials, non wetted parts
Housing high resistance plastic PBT (Polyester)
- optional Alu-die casting, powder-coated Ground terminal stainless steel 1.4305 Indicating module window Lexan
Weight
VEGABAR approx. 0,8 kg
Adjustment and indicating elements
Adjustment of the basic functions 2 keys, 1 rotary-type switch Menu-driven adjustment with additional functions
- adjustment elements 4 keys
- indicating elements DOT-matrix display, 3 lines with 7 figures each Indicating module LC display with
- bar graph (20 segments)
- digital value (4 digits)
- tendency indicators for rising or falling values
®
(99.9 % Oxide ceramic)
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Product description
Nominal measuring range
Gau ge pressure resistance
Low pressure resistance
Gauge press ure
0…0,1 bar / 0…10 kPa 15 bar / 1 500 kPa -0,2 bar / -20 kP a 0…0,2 bar / 0…20 kPa 20 bar / 2 000 kPa -0,4 bar / -40 kP a 0…0,4 bar / 0…40 kPa 30 bar / 3 000 kPa -0,8 bar / -80 kP a 0…1,0 bar / 0…100 kPa 35 bar / 3 500 kPa -1,0 bar / -100 kP a 0…2,5 bar / 0…250 kPa 50 bar / 5 000 kPa -1,0 bar / -100 kP a 0…5,0 bar / 0…500 kPa 65 bar / 6 500 kPa -1,0 bar / -100 kP a 0…10,0 bar / 0…1 000 kPa 90 bar / 9 000 kPa -1,0 bar / -100 kP a 0…20,0 bar / 0…2 000 kPa 130 bar / 13 000 kPa -1,0 bar / -100 kP a 0…40,0 bar / 0…4 000 kPa 200 bar / 20 000 kPa -1,0 bar / -100 kP a 0…60,0 bar / 0…6 000 kPa 200 bar / 20 000 kPa -1,0 bar / -100 kP a
-0,05…+0,05 bar / -5…+5 kPa 15 bar / 1 500 kPa -0,2 bar / -20 kP a
-0,1…+0,1 bar / -10…+10 kPa 20 bar / 2 000 kPa -0,4 bar / -40 kP a
-0,2…+0,2 bar / -20…+20 kPa 30 bar / 3 000 kPa -0,8 bar / -80 kP a
-0,5…+0,5 bar / -50…+50 kPa 35 bar / 3 500 kPa -1,0 bar / -100 kP a
-1,0…0,0 bar / -100…0 kPa 35 bar / 3 500 kPa -1,0 bar / -100 kPa
-1,0…+1,5 bar / -100…+150 kPa 50 bar /5 000 kPa -1,0 bar / -100 kP a
-1,0…+4,0 bar / -100…+400 kPa 65 bar / 6 500 kPa -1,0 bar / -100 kP a
-1,0…+10,0 bar / -100…+1 000 kPa 90 bar / 9 000 kP a -1,0 bar / -100 kPa
-1,0…+20,0 bar / -100…+2 000 kPa 130 bar / 13 000 kP a -1,0 bar / -100 kPa
-1,0 …+40,0 bar / -100…+4 000 kPa 200 bar / 20 000 kPa -1,0 bar / -100 kPa
-1,0…+60,0 bar / -100…+6 000 kPa 200 bar / 20 000 kP a -1,0 bar / -100 kPa
A bsolute pressure
0…1,0 bar / 0…100 kPa 35 bar / 3 500 kPa 0…2,5 bar / 0…250 kPa 50 bar / 5 000 kPa 0…5,0 bar / 0 …500 kPa 65 bar / 6 500 kPa 0…10,0 bar / 0…1 000 kPa 90 bar / 9 000 kPa 0…20,0 bar / 0…2 000 kPa 130 bar / 13 000 kPa 0…40,0 bar / 0…4 000 kPa 200 bar / 20 000 kPa 0…60,0 bar / 0…6 000 kPa 200 bar / 20 000 kPa
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Product description
Electrical data
Adjustment ranges
Zero adjustable from -20 … +95 % of nominal range Span adjustable from 3,3 … 120 % of nominal range
Supply and signal circuit
Supply voltage 12 … 36 V DC Exd version Permissible residual ripple U
- at 500 Hz … 10 kHz U Output signal
- range 3.8 … 20.5 mA
- resolution 6 µA Current limiting approx. 22 mA Fault signal 22 mA (3.6 mA) Integration time 0 … 10 s adjustable Rise time 85 ms (ti = 0 sec; 0 – 63 %) Connection cable 2-wire Max. permissible load dependent on the supply voltage
Display and adjustment circuit
For connection to VEGADIS 10 and/or indicating module Data transmission digital Connection cable 4-wire (standard cable) Max. cable length 25 m
(pressure-tight encapsulation) 18 … 36 V DC
1 V
SS
10 mV
SS
(see load diagram)
1000
750
in Ohm
Ltotal
500 250
Load R
0
12
18 24 30 36
Voltage of the external energy UH in Volts
Connection
Cable entry M20 x 1.5 (for cable-ø 5 … 10 mm) Screw terminals for conductor cross sections of up to 2.5 mm
2
Protective measures
Protection
1)
IP 65 Protection class III Overvoltage category III
1)
Use of a suitable seal for the cable in the PG is necessary for maintaining the housing protection. If the seal used does not fit the cable, it should be replaced by a suitable one.
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Product description
Accuracy (similar to DIN 16 086, DIN V 19 259 - 1 and IEC 770)
Deviation
Reference conditions (acc. to IEC 770)
- temperature 15°C … 35°C
- rel. humidity 45 % … 75 %
- air pressure 860 mbar … 1060 mbar/86 kPa … 106 kPa Determination of characteristics limit point adjustment acc. to DIN 16 086 Characteristics linear Deviation in characteristics incl. hysteresis and repeatability
- Turn Down 1 : 1 < 0.25 % with accuracy class 0.25
- Turn Down up to 1 : 5 typ. < 0.3 % with accuracy class 0.25
- Turn Down up to 1 : 10 typ. < 0.4 % with accuracy class 0.25
Influence of the ambient temperature
Average temperature coefficient of the zero signal
2)
- Turn Down 1 : 1 < 0.15 %/10 K with accuracy class 0.25
- Turn Down up to 1 : 5 typ. < 0.225 %/10 K with accuracy class 0.25
- Turn Down up to 1 : 10 typ. < 0.3 %/10 K with accuracy class 0.25
Long-term stability
Long-term drift of the zero signal
1) 3)
< 0.1 % with accuracy class 0.1
typ. < 0.1 % with accuracy class 0.1
typ. < 0.2 % with accuracy class 0.1
< 0.05 %/10 K with accuracy class 0.1
typ. < 0.075 %/10 K with accuracy class 0.1
typ. < 0.1 %/10 K with accuracy class 0.1
< 0.1 % per 2 years
Other actuating variables
Calibration position upright, diaphragm points downwards Influence of the mounting position < 0.2 mbar/20 Pa Vibration resistance mechanical vibrations with 4 g and
5 … 100 Hz, tested acc. to the regulations of German Lloyd GL-characteristics 2
1)
Relating to the nominal measuring range.
2)
In the compensated temperature range of 0°C … +80°C, reference temperature 20°C.
3)
Acc. to IEC 770, point 6.1.2 relating to the nominal measuring range.
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Product description
Operating conditions
Ambient conditions
Ambient temperature -40°C … +85°C
- with indicating module -20°C … +70°C Storage and transport temperature -40°C … +85°C Product temperature, dependent on the seal material of the measuring cell
- Viton -20°C … +100°C
- EPDM -40°C … +100°C
- Hifluour -10°C … +100°C
- Kalrez 0°C … +100°C

1.4 Approvals and certificates

Approvals
- Ex Zone 2
- StEx Zone 10
- Ship approval
- CENELEC EEx ia IIC
- ATEX II 1G EEx ia IIC
- ATEX II 2G EExd ia IIC
If the use of approved instruments is required for certain applications, the respective offi­cial documents (test reports, test certificates and conformity certificates) must be ob­served. These are supplied with the respective instrument.
CE conformity
VEGABAR 40 corresponds to the requirements of EMC (89/336/EWG) and NSR (73/23/EWG). Conformity has been judged acc. to the following standards: EMC Emission EN 50 081 - 1: 1992
NSR EN 61 010 - 1: 1993
NAMUR regulations
Full compliance with the NAMUR regulations NE 21 and NE 43.
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Susceptibility EN 50 082 - 2: 1995

1.5 Dimensions

Housing without indicating module with indicating module
85
~76
72
Pg 13,5
82
Product description
Version plastic PBT
90
Ground connection
~76
Version Alu-die casting
82
M20x1,5
Ground connection
156
90
~76
Version Alu-die casting in EExd
78
Ground connection
82
½" NPT
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Product description
Process fittings
92
SW 27
25
¼" NPT
½" NPT
GN
92
SW 27
25
5
ø3
ø6
G ½ A
87
SW 27
20
GM/GV
92
SW 27
25
20
15
ø11,4
½" NPT
GA
87
SW 27
3
G ¼
ø17,5
G ½ A
20
GP
92
SW 27
25
5
20
ø3
ø6
M20x1,5
GB
92
SW 27
3
ø11,4
ø17,5
G ½ A
GR
25
5
ø3
ø6
G ½ A
GI
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Mounting, Electrical connection

2 Mounting

2.1 Mounting instructions

VEGABAR can be mounted in any position. Cable entries must point downwards to avoid moisture ingress. For this purpose, the hous­ing can be rotated by 330° in relation to the mounting part.
A seal, appropriate for connection, must be used for mounting. This seal is either sup­plied with VEGABAR or must be provided by the customer.
2.2 Compensation of the atmos­pheric pressure

3 Electrical connection

3.1 Connection instructions

The electronics in VEGABAR 40 requires a supply voltage of 12 … 36 V DC. It is pro­vided in two-wire technology, i.e. supply voltage and current signal are led to the terminals via the same two-wire connection cable.
This external energy is provided via a sepa­rate power supply unit:
- power supply unit, e.g. VEGASTAB 690
- processing unit with integrated DC current source (e.g. active PLC input)
- VEGAMET or VEGADIS 371
Make sure that the external energy source is reliably separated from the mains circuits acc. to DIN VDE 0106, part 101. The above mentioned VEGA instruments meet this re­quirement, and protection class II is therefore ensured.
The external energy source must supply a terminal voltage of at least 12 V to the trans­mitter. The actual ter minal voltage on the transmitter depends on the following factors:
- output voltage of the external energy source under nominal load.
- electrical resistances of the connected instruments in the circuit (see Connected instruments, load resistor).
On instruments for gauge pressure meas­urement, the atmospheric pressure is com­pensated via a breather facility integrated in the housing.
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Electrical connection
Note the following instructions for electrical connection:
- Connection must be made according to the specific installation standards (e.g. in Ger­many acc. to the VDE regulations).
- Terminal voltage must not exceed 36 V, to avoid damage to the electronics.
- Electrical connection must have preventa­tive measure against polarity-reversal.
- The wiring between VEGABAR and the power supply can be carried out using standard two-wire cable.
- Screened cable is recommended, if strong electromagnetic interference is to be ex­pected. The screening must be grounded at both sensor ends. Please note the instal­lation regulations for mounting in Ex areas.
- If overvoltages are expected, we recom­mend the installation of VEGA overvoltage arresters.
- In the cable connection, a seal must be used which fits the cable.
- For instrument version EExd (pressure­tight encapsulation) screened cable must be used for the instrument connection. Note the installation regulations.

3.2 Connection diagram

Note:
An ammeter for local control of the output current can be connected to terminals 1 and 3. This measurement can be made during operation without interrupting current on the supply cable.
VEGABAR with indicating module
Ammeter for local control
Function
1)
ground
Plug connec­tion
321
8765
Indicating module
VEGADIS 10 with indicating module
0 - 20 bar
+
Supply voltage 12 … 36 V DC 4 … 20 mA
1)
If screened cable is used, the screening should be grounded in the terminal compartment and the ground terminal on the outside of the housing must be grounded according to regulations. The terminals are connected to each other in the housing.
VEGABAR 40 (HART®) 13
0 - 20 bar

3.3 Connection examples

Supply via power supply unit
Processing is carried out using an indicating instrument.
Ammeter for local control
+ – –
1 2 3
VEGABAR terminals
Supply via a PLC with active input circuit
Processing is carried out via a PLC with active input circuit.
Ammeter for local control
analogue / digital indicat­ing instrument
Power supply unit
~
+
Electrical connection
+ – –
1 2 3
VEGABAR terminals
PLC
+
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Setup

4 Setup

Electrical connection and setup can be sim­plified by temporarily mounting the cover or the indicating module on VEGABAR laterally or displaced downwards.
VEGABAR
+ -
4 ¼ 20 mA
12 ¼ 36 V DC E12
OK
87654321
-
DISPLAY
+
VEGADIS 10
Tighten screws lightly
Indicating module

4.1 Indicating module

Digital value
- 4 digits and decimal point
- basic function module: indicates a perma­nent bar measurement range
- menu-driven module: allows individual scaling of bar measurement range
The connection is made via a plug connection acc. to the scheme in the "Electrical connec­tion“ section.
Tendency indication
Bargraph
Digital value
4.2 Setup with module "Adjustment of the basic functions“
Adjustment elements
Rotary switch: Select requested function
Key +: Change
OPERATE t
i
ZERO SPAN
Adjustment system
• Select the required function with the rotary
switch.
• Change the value with the "+“ and "–“ keys.
• Reset rotary switch to OPERATE, the ad-
justed values are transferred to the EEPROM memory. They remain there even in case of voltage drop.
Adjustment
For adjustment of zero and span, an amme­ter must be connected to terminals 1 and 3. The measured value is identical to the output current.
1 Adjustment of zero
(e.g. process pressure zero or vessel empty)
• Set rotary switch to zero.
• By pushing the "+“ and "–“ keys simultane-
ously, the current jumps directly to 4 mA or set it to 4 mA by pushing the "+“ and "–“ keys.
value (increase)
Key –: Change value (de­crease)
Adjustment range of zero:
-20 % … +95 % of nominal measuring range
(corresponds to turn up of up to +95 %)
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Setup
2 Adjustment of span
(e.g. process pressure or level at maximum)
• Set rotary switch to span.
• By pushing the "+“ and "–“ keys simultane­ously, the current jumps directly to 20 mA or set it to 20 mA by pushing the "+“ and "– “ keys.
Adjustment range of span:
3.3 % … 120 % of the nominal measuring
range (corresponds to turn down 1 : 30)
Note:
- A modification of zero does not influence the span, i.e. the measuring range final value is shifted.
- It is also possible to adjust currents for partial fillings or partial pressures, e.g. 8 mA for 25 % and 16 mA for 75 %. VEGA­BAR automatically calculates the current values for 0 % or 100 % (only possible with 3.3 %).
Integration time
An integration time ti of 0 … 10 s can be ad­justed for damping pressure shocks.
Procedure
• Set rotary switch to t
• By pushing the "–“ key 10 times, make sure that the integration time is set to 0 s.
• Push the "+“ key once for every 1 s inte­gration time required.
The integration time is the time required by the current output signal to reach 90 % of the actual level after a sudden change of the process pressure.
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Setup
4.3 Setup with module "Menu-driven adjustment with additional functions“
Adjustment elements
Display of:
- measured value
- functions in menu
Jump to the menu below
with OK
Jump to the menu above
with OK
Depending on parameter: change value (increase) or choose from list
+
OPERATE
3.00
mbar
Depending on parameter: change value (decrease) or choose from list
–>
OK
The adjustment with the multifunctional mod­ule is menu-orientated and is made via the four keys in conjunction with the text display. The move from the measured value indication to the main menu is made with the "OK“ key. Use the "“ key to change within a menu from one menu item to another.
Branching points
A branching point is shown by the symbol and enables a jump to the menu below with the "OK“ key. In this menu you can find pa­rameters which are linked (possibly in other submenus).
Choose menu item or interrupt input
Acc. to the menu item, save the adjusted value or change the menu level
Reset
A reset is shown by the symbol and ena­bles a jump back to the menu above with the "OK“ key.
Automatic jump back to measured value indication is triggered 60 minutes after the last key push.
Parameters have no or symbol. The value of the parameters can be modified with the "+“ and "–“ keys or chosen from a list. When these keys are pushed once, the value flashes first. When pushed again, the value is modified. The modified value can be saved with the "OK“ key. Push the "“ key to inter­rupt input (without storing the modification).
Certain parameters can be displayed but not modified.
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Menu plan
Operate
0.2
mbar
Measured value indication
Setup
Ad-
just-
ment
Adjust
with
press.
Calcu-
lation
ti
1
s
Adjust
without
press.
Unit
0.0
mbar
psi kPa
Output Simula-
Unit
0.0
mbar
Current
output
4-20mA
20-4mA
Scaling
indica-
tion
Fault
signal
22mA
3.6mA
Escape
Escape
psi kPa % Scal. mA
0%=
The scaling can be carried out only if in the menu item "unit“ the option "scal“ has been previously chosen.
100%=
0
1000
Decimal
point
888.8
Escape
On sensors with a measuring range < 1 bar the unit
mbar
can be chosen instead of
Offset
correc-
tion
Offset
corr. OK?
Zero
0.0
mbar
bar
Span
100.0
mbar
.
Escape
Escape
tion
Sim.
xx.x
mbar
Sensor unpres-
surized?
Zero
4.000
mA
Span
4.000
mA
Escape
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Setup
Addi­tional funct.
Sensor
data
Escape
Lan-
guage
Lan-
guage
English
Reset
Reset OK ?
Escape
Franc. Ital. Español Deutsch
Fabr.-
Date
49.98
1)
The values indicated here (min. and max. values) can be set to the present value by pushing the "+“ and "–“ keys simulta­neously.
P min
-0.3
mbar
1) 1) 1) 1)
Use the arrow key to move to the right in the menu plan.
Reset
Now!
OK ?
P max
150
mbar
Temp.
30.7
°C
T min
23.5
°C
T max
36.2
°C
Diagno-
stic no.
- - -
Escape
Adjust
with
press.
Escape
Scaling
indica-
tion
In the menu points with these symbols, you can move to the top or bottom with the "OK“ key.
Light grey menu points are only dis­played if necessary (dependent on the instrument version).
Span
100.0
mbar
Lan-
guage
English
Franc. Ital. Español
White letters indicate the parameters which can be modified with the "+“ or "–“ key and saved with the "OK“ key.
Sensor or measured value information which cannot be modified in these positions are in italics.
List These options can be selected with the "+“ or "–“ key and saved with the "OK“ key.
Deutsch
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Setup
Adjustment taking the current pres­sure into account (live adjustment)
The live adjustment comprises two steps: 1 Adjustment of zero 2 Adjustment of span
The appropriate output current is displayed via the DOT-matrix.
1 Adjustment of zero
(e.g. process pressure zero or vessel empty)
Zero
Set the current value to 4.000 mA
4,000
with the "+“ or "–“ keys. Then push
mA
the "OK“ key.
2 Adjustment of span
(e.g. process pressure or level at maximum)
Set the current value to 20.000 mA.
Span
20,000
with the "+“ or "–“ keys. Then push
mA
the "OK“ key.
Note:
- A modification of zero does not influence the adjusted span, i.e. the measuring range final value is shifted.
- Push "+“ and "-” simultaneously for stand­ard adjustment of zero/span. The value jumps directly to 4 mA/20 mA.
- In the case of a high turn down, the "+“ and "-“ key should generally be pressed simul­taneously (due to resolution).
- When pushing the "+“ or "–“ keys individu­ally, the current output remains at the last value, it takes on the adjusted value only after storing with the "OK“ key.
- It is also possible to adjust currents for partial fillings or partial pressures, e.g. 8 mA for 25 % and 16 mA for 75 %. VEGA­BAR automatically calculates the current values for 0 % or 100 % (only possible with a delta >3.3 %).
Adjustment without taking the current pressure into account (dry adjustment)
Adjustment without pressure comprises four steps: 1 Selection of the unit in which the adjustment
is to be carried out 2 Offset correction 3 Adjustment of zero 4 Adjustment of span
The offset correction (only in mode gauge pressure) defines the reference position for the measurement. It can be carried out:
- before or after the adjustment of zero and
span
- before or after installation of VEGABAR.
VEGABAR must be unpressurised for the offset correction!
The adjustment without pressure can be carried out with the sensor installed or not installed (e.g. workroom). Any currently exist­ing pressure has no effect on the adjustment.
1 Selection of the unit
Adjust
without
3 Adjustment of zero
mbar
4 Adjustment of span
Span
100,0
mbar
Choose the unit with the "+“ or "–“ key. Save the selected unit with the
press.
"OK“ key.
Unit
0.0
mbar
psi kPa
Adjust zero with the "+“ or "–“ key
Zero
0,0
and save with the "OK“ key.
Adjust span with the "+“ or "–“ key and save with the "OK“ key.
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Setup
Note:
- A modification of zero does not influence the adjusted span, i.e. the measuring range final value is shifted.
- When pushing the "+“ or "–“ keys individu­ally, the current output remains at the last value, it takes on the adjusted value only after storing with the "OK“ key.
Evaluation
Linearisation curve
Lin.-
Is only displayed, of a linearisation
curve
curve had been activated with VVO.
active
Adjustment of the integration time
ti
An integration time t
1
can be adjusted with the "+“ or "–“
s
key. The adjusted value can be
saved with the "OK“ key.
Selection of the indicated unit
The actual measured pressure is
Unit
0.0
indicated in the DOT-matrix in the
mbar
measured value indication. The
psi
respective unit can be chosen with
kPa
the "+“ or "–“ key and the "OK“ key
%
from a list. When choosing the unit
Scal. mA
"Scal.“, the following menu points are available.
Scaling indication
of 0 s … 10 s
i
Bar graph and digital value relate to the ad­justed measuring range and change propor­tionally to the current output. Digital values < –10 % or > 110 % are shown as flashing figures.
As a result of scaling, the 4 mA or 20 mA user-specific current output values are as­signed to the indicating module as 4-digit digital value.
Outputs
Current output/Selection of the character­istics
The current output provides the actual meas­ured pressure as an analogue current signal 4 … 20 mA relating to the adjustment.
Current
4-20mA
20-4mA
Fault signal
If, during the continuous self-monitoring, errors, damage or malfunctions in the meas­uring cell or the electronics are detected, a fault signal is triggered via the current output.
The characteristics can also be
output
inverted, e.g. switched to 20 … 4 mA with the "+“ or "–“ key and the "OK“ key.
Fault
With "+“ or "–“ key and the "OK“
signal
key you can choose if the failure
22mA
3.6mA
current should be 22 mA or
3.6 mA.
In operating condition, the actual measured
Simulation
pressure is displayed on the indicating mod­ule:
- as bar graph with 20 segments
- as 4-digit digital value.
Scaling
indica-
tion
Simula-
You can adjust with the "+“ and "-“
tion
key an individual pressure or % value to check the outputs of VEGABAR and connected compo-
Sim.
nents. The adjusted value flashes
xx.x
mbar
during activated simulation. The simulation can be stopped with the
0%=
VEGABAR 40 (HART®) 21
100%=
0
1000
Decimal
point
888.8
Escape
"OK“ key.
Setup
Additional functions
Sensor data
Important sensor data can be displayed via the DOT-matrix for information and diagnostic purposes:
- manufacturing date
- pointer function (p
- pointer function (p
- actual temperature value (Temp)
- pointer function (T
- pointer function (T
- diagnostic number
Addi-
tional
funct.
Sensor
data
Fabr.
P min
date
49.98
1)
The min. and max. values can be set to the actual value by pushing the "+“ and "–“ keys simultane­ously.
P max
-0.3
mbar
1)
1) 1) 1)
Language
150
mbar
min
max
min
max
Temp.
30.7
)
)
)
)
T min
T max
36.2
°C
Diagno­stic no.
- - -
23.5
°C
°C
Reset
The reset function deletes the ad-
Reset
justed values and resets all param­eters to the default values. The adjustment data again correspond
Reset
to the nominal measuring range.
OK ?
Reset
Now!
OK ?

4.4 Setup with adjustment software VEGA Visual Operating (VVO)

VVO-connection to the 4 … 20 mA­cable
4 … 20 mA-cable with superim­posed digital signal
~
+
VEGABAR comes adjusted to the
Lan-
guage
language in which it is ordered. The languages German, English,
VEGA­CONNECT 2
French, Italian or Spanish can be chosen with the "+“ or "–“ key and
Lan-
guage
English
Franc. Ital. Español Deutsch
the "OK“ key.
For connection of the PC to the sensor, a VEGACONNECT 2 must be connected as adapter between PC and 4 … 20 mA cable of the sensor.
A digital signal is superimposed on the 4 … 20 mA output of the sensor. Please note the internal resistance of the connected evaluation system. If it is < 100 Ω (e.g. with a power supply unit), the digital signal will be damped. In this case, connect a load resistor of R = 250 into the 4 … 20 mA cable loop.
22 VEGABAR 40 (HART®)
Setup
R = 250
VEGACONNECT 2
to the sensor
+
{
On analogue inputs of VEGA signal condi­tioning instruments or PLC systems, this resistance is generally > 100 , so that no damping occurs.
Sensor configuration
Connect the PC via VEGACONNECT 2 di­rectly to the sensor or to the 4 … 20 mA­cable. Then start VVO. If the PC was con­nected with VVO already running, push the function key F8 on the PC. Then your monitor shows this picture "VEGA Visual Operating“. For configuration of the sensor, first click to Configuration, then to Measuring system.
Multidrop operation
VVO supports from version 2.60 the Multid­rop operation of HART means that the pressure transmitter always consumes a supply current of 4 mA, inde­pendent of the pressure. The output signal is not transmitted as usual via the current strength but exclusively via a superimposed digital signal. Through this, up to 15 HART sensors can be operated on only one two­wire cable. Therefore it is necessary to allo­cate in advance an address (1 ... 15) to each individual sensor.
If you want to operate VEGABAR in Multidrop mode, you have to click to the button Config- ure mode in the window "Configuration meas­uring system“.
®
sensors. Multidrop
®
In the window "Configuration measuring sys­tem“ the menu language of VEGABAR can be adjusted (only on VEGABAR with electronic version "HL“). As measuring unit you can choose bar, psi or kPa. By clicking Reset the VEGABAR will be reset to default. Click to Save, after you have made modifications. With Quit you return to the window "VEGA
In the following window first choose Multid- rop, then you can adjust the address and click to OK.
Visual Operating“.
VEGABAR 40 (HART®) 23
After this, several HART® sensors can be connected to one common cable. The further adjustments of VEGABAR in Multidrop opera­tion (e.g. adjustment, measured value dis­play) do not differ from the adjustments in standard operation.
Configuration measurement loop
Click to Configuration, point to Measure­ment loop, then click to Modify.
Setup
Sensor parameter adjustment – Adjustment
Click to Instrument data, then to Parameter adjustment.
Confirm this message with OK. Then the window "Instrument data parameter adjust­ment“ appears.
In the window "Configuration Measurement loop Modify“, you can assign a name and a description to the measurement loop. An unambiguous name is important when you adjust several sensors or measurement loops with VVO. State under "Application“ if you want to have a process pressure or level measurement. With OK you again reach the window "VEGA Visual Operating“. In the following explanations, we assume that you have chosen the application "Process pres­sure measurement“. With the application "Level measurement“ the adjustment deviates slightly from the following demonstration.
24 VEGABAR 40 (HART®)
From the window "Instrument data parameter adjustment“ you reach all submenus of the sensor. We recommend trying the individual buttons one after the other. Then you always reach this window. Click to the button Adjust- ment to carry out the adjustment.
Setup
In the window "Adjustment“ you click to Zero/ Span.
Then, in the window "Zero/Span adjustment“ you must choose the adjustment mode. If you want to carry out the “adjustment without taking the actual product into account” (dry adjustment), click to no, then to OK.
If you want to carry out the "Adjustment with medium“ (live adjustment), click in this win­dow to yes, then to OK.
Click to Zero or to Span to carry out the appropriate adjustment.
Note:
For the zero adjustment, the vessel or the cable must be unpressurised! For the span adjustment you have to generate a defined pressure (e.g. 80 %) in the vessel or in the pressure lines.
Here you can choose in which unit the adjust­ment should be carried out (mbar, psi, kPa). Then you enter in the appropriate fields the pressure values corresponding to 0 % and 100 %. Then click to OK. The adjustment is
In the window "Zero adjustment“ you choose in which unit the adjustment should be car­ried out (mbar, psi, kPa). Click to Save. The zero adjustment is then carried out.
now carried out.
VEGABAR 40 (HART®) 25
Setup
In the window "Span adjustment“ you first choose in which unit the adjustment should be carried out (mbar, psi, kPa). Please state if you want to edit the percentage value or the current value. If you want to edit the percent­age value, enter the value (e.g. 80 %) in the field. Then click to Save. The span adjustment is carried out.
Sensor parameter adjustment – Linearisation curves
Click in the window "Instrument data param­eter adjustment“ to Conditioning.
In the window "Linearisation“ you can choose the linearisation curves of a horizontal cylin­drical tank or a spherical tank. When choos­ing a user-programmable curve, you can then click to Edit and start the program "Tank Calculation“. With this program you can cal­culate the curves of different tank shapes (see manual "VEGA Visual Operating“). After selection of the curve, click to OK.
Sensor parameter adjustment – Integration time
Click in the window "Instrument data param­eter adjustment“ to Conditioning.
Click in the window "Conditioning“ to Lineari- sation.
26 VEGABAR 40 (HART®)
Click in the window "Conditioning“ to Integra- tion time.
Setup
In the window "Integration time“ you can enter a time of max. 10 seconds. Then click to OK.
In the window "Current output“ you can set the strength of the current in case of failure (e.g. line break). Furthermore, the current output can be inverted, i.e. at 0 % the output current is 20 mA, at 100 % 4 mA. Click to Save when you have modified the adjust­ment.
Sensor parameter adjustment – Outputs
Click in the window "Instrument data param­eter adjustment“ to Outputs.
Click in the window "Conditioning“ to Current output.
Click in the window "Conditioning“ to Display of measured value (only possible if you have connected a display on VEGABAR).
In the window "Sensor-Display“ you choose the parameter and the unit which the display should indicate. If you choose "scaled“, you can enter the figures corresponding to 0 % and 100 %. Click to Save when you have finished the adjustments in this window.
VEGABAR 40 (HART®) 27
Setup
Sensor parameter adjustment – Offset correction
Click in the window "Instrument data param­eter adjustment“ to Additional Functions, then in the window "Additional Functions“ to Offset correction.
Confirm the question with OK, if the condi­tions are met.
Pointer function
Click in the window "Instrument data param­eter adjustment“ to Meas. Loop Data.
In the window "Measurement loop data“ all available actual sensor values and the peak values (pointer function) will be displayed. With the button reset you can set all indi­cated peak values simultaneously to the actual value.
Click in the window "Offset correction“ to Correct.
28 VEGABAR 40 (HART®)
Setup
Simulation
Pressure can be simulated to check the outputs of VEGABAR and connected instru­ments or components. To do this, click to Diagnosis, then to Simulation.
In the window "Simulation of outputs“ click to Start to start the simulation. With the buttons "<–“ and "–>“ (or with the horizontal scroll bar between) you can adjust values between
-10 % and 110 %. Click to Stop to end the simulation.
Display of measured value
The actual values of the measurement loops can be displayed from the main menu. Click to
Display
value
In the window "Display of measured value“ you can choose the unit in which the meas­ured value is indicated. Furthermore you see the current value. By clicking to Quit you return to the window "VEGA Visual Opera­ting“.
, then to
.
Display of measured
Note:
The simulation mode is not stopped automati­cally, but remains active until you switch it off!
VEGABAR 40 (HART®) 29
Setup

4.5 Setup with HART® handheld

With any HART® handheld you can set up VEGABAR 40 like all other HART sensors. A special DD (Device Description) is not necessary. Just connect the HART handheld to the sensor signal cable after you have connected the sensor to supply volt­age.
®
compatible
®
250
Note:
If the resistance of the signal circuit is less than 200 , a resistor of 250 … 350 Ω must be looped into the signal/connection line during adjustment. The digital adjustment and communication signals would otherwise be short-circuited through insufficient resist­ance of e.g. the supply voltage source or the processing system. In such case, communi­cation with the sensor would not be assured. Simply connect the adjustment resistor in parallel to the connection socket of the HART handheld (see figure).
+
Ri < 200
®
30 VEGABAR 40 (HART®)
Setup
The most important adjustment steps
On the following four pages you see a menu schematic of the HART® handheld in conjunc­tion with VEGABAR process pressure trans­mitters. The most important adjustment steps are marked in the menu schematic with the letters A … E. If you are not familiar with
®
HART
handheld, please note: For the pa­rameter adjustment, first push the " key. The adjustment is saved in the hand­held, but not in the sensor itself.
ENTER
Push "
OK
“ and the adjustment is now trans­ferred to the sensor. After a short moment, you are asked to switch the system from manual to automatic operation. Confirm with "
OK
“.
Generic: SENSOR
– WARNING –
Return control loop to automatic control
OK
Generic: SENSOR PV URV
100.0 mbar
90.3 mbar
HELP DEL ES C ENTER
After you have pushed " push "
SEND
“ (here in the example for the
ENTER
4.2 (5.2)
“, you have to
min. adjustment).
Generic: SENSOR
1 PV LRV bar 2 PV URV bar
HELP SEND HOME
After pushing "
SEND
“, a warning is displayed that you are about to change device output and for safety reasons, you should switch your system to manual operation.
Generic: SENSOR
– WARNING – Pressing "OK“ will change device output.
Put loop in manual.
ABORT O K
You now see the adjustment that was made.
Generic: SENSOR
1 PV LRV bar 2 PV URV bar
HELP HOME
VEGABAR 40 (HART®) 31
HART® menu schematic
Setup
Switch on:
Hart Communicator
Self Tes t
in Progress
Firmware Rev: F2.2 Module Rev: 3.6
01992-96 FRSI
after approx. 20 s
Generic: SENSOR Online(Generic)
1 Device setup 2 PV 80.945 mbar 3 PV AO mA 4 PV LRV bar 5 PV URV bar
SAVE
Set up the sensor in the sequence of the letters A, B, C and D (adjustment without medium). For the adjustment with medium you set up the sensor in the sequence A1, B1, C and D.
Generic: SENSOR Device setup
1 Process variables 2 Diag/Service 3 Basic setup 4 Detailed setup 5 Review
SAVE HOME
Generic: SENSOR PV
80.945 mbar
HELP EXIT
Generic: SENSOR AO1
16.952 mA
HELP EXIT
1
2
3
Generic: SENSOR Process variables
1 Snsr 80.945 mbar 2 AI % rnge 3 AO1 mA
HELP SAVE HOME
Generic: SENSOR
1 PV LRV bar
2 PV URV bar
HELP HOME
Generic: SENSOR
– WARNING –
Return control loop to automatic control
Generic: SENSOR
– WARNING – Pressing "OK“ will change device output.
Put loop in manual.
ABORT O K
Generic: SENSOR
1 PV LRV bar 2 PV URV bar
1.1
OK
HELP SEND HOME
4.1 (5.1)
4.2 (5.2)
Important and required menu windows
Less important menu windows
Not required, unimportant or blocked menu windows
Generic: SENSOR
1 PV LRV bar 2 PV URV bar
HELP HOME
Generic: SENSOR
1 PV LRV bar 2 PV URV bar
HELP HOME
continue like under 4
Generic: SENSOR PV LRV
4
A
B
5
0.000 mbar
10.000 mbar
HELP DEL ESC ENTER
Empty adjustment without medium
Generic: SENSOR PV URV
100.000 mbar
90.300 mbar
HELP DEL ESC ENTER
Full adjust­ment without medium
continue like under A figure 4.1(5.1)
32 VEGABAR 40 (HART®)
Setup
Generic: SENSOR PV
80.945 mbar
HELP EXIT
Generic: SENSOR PV % rnge
80.945 %
HELP EXIT
Generic: SENSOR AO1
16.952 mA
HELP EXIT
Generic: SENSOR Diag/Service
1 Test device 2 Loop test 3 Calibration 4 D/A trim
SAVE HOME
Generic: SENSOR Basic setup
1Tag 2 PV Unit 3 Range values 4 Device information 5 PV Xfer fnctn
HELP SA VE HOME
6 PV Damp
1.1.1
Safety enquiry Acknowl­edge
1.1.2
1.1.3
1.2
Blocked menu. The following menu window is indicated but not supported by the sensor. Therefore saving of adjustments carried out here is not possible.
1.3
Transmission function (linear)
Generic: SENSOR Choose analog output level
14 mA 2 20 mA 3 Other 4End
Generic: SENSOR Calibration
HELP SAVE HOM E
AB O RT ENTE R
1 Apply values 2 Enter values
D C
HELP HOME
Generic: SENSOR Tag
SENSOR SENSOR
HELP DEL ESC ENTER
Generic: SENSOR PV Snsr unit bar
mbar g/cm2 kg/cm2 Pa
Generic: SENSOR Range values 1 PV LRV bar 2 PV URV bar 3 PV LSL bar 4 PV U SL bar
Generic: SENSOR Device information
1 Distributor 2 Model 3 Dev id 4Tag 5 Date 10/01/97
HELP SAVE HOME
6 Write protect None 7 Descriptor 8 Message 9 PV Snsr s/n Final asmbly num 0 Revision #´s
Generic: SENSOR PV Damp
1.000 s
2 .000 s
1.2.2 Input of individual current
values for test purposes (simulation of measured value)
1.2.3
A1 B1
1.3.1
1.3.2
ESC ENTER
1.3.3
1.3.4
1.3.6
Empty and full adjustment with medium
}
(see next page)
Newly assigned measurement loop designation to be saved with ENTER and SEND
see next page
}
see next page
}
HELP DEL ESC ENTER
Generic: SENSOR Review
Model
Generic
HELP PREV NEXT EXIT
1.5
Generic: SENSOR Detailed setup
1 Sensors 2 Signal condition 3 Output condition 4 Device information
SAVE HOME
1.4
}
see next page
VEGABAR 40 (HART®) 33
Setup
HART® menu schematic (continuation)
Generic: SENSOR Calibration
1 Apply values 2 Enter values
HELP SAVE HOM E
Generic: SENSOR Range values 1 PV LRV bar 2 PV URV bar 3 PV LSL bar 4 PV USL bar
HELP HOME
Generic: SENSOR Device information
1 Distributor 2 Model 3Dev id 4Tag 5 Date 10/01/97
HELP SAVE HOME
6 Write protect None 7 Descriptor 8 Message 9 PV Snsr s/n Final asmbly num 0 Revision #´s
Generic: SENSOR Detailed setup
1 Sensors 2 Signal condition 3 Output condition 4 Device information
SAVE HOME
1.2.3
1.2.3.1
Generic: SENSOR Enter values
1 PV LRV bar 2 PV URV bar 3 PV USL bar 4 PV ´LSL bar
HELP HOME
1.3.3
Indication of the
}
sensor measuring range limits
Menu fields (broken line: Repetition of previous page
1.3.4
Unknown Enumerator
General
(1.3.4.3) Indication of the sensor serial number
individual text adjustment
Indication of the sensor serial number (as menu window 1.3.4.3)
1.4
like menu 1.3.4
Safety enquiry Acknow­ledge
(1.3.4.4) Measurement loop designation as under menu window 1.3.1
(1.3.4.5) Date adjustment
None
individual text adjustment
Generic: SENSOR Sensors
1 PV 80.945 mbar 2 PV Snsr unit bar 3 Sensor information
HELP SAVE HOME
Generic: SENSOR Signal condition
1 Snsr Damp 1.000 s 2 AI URV 3AI LRV 4 Xfer fnctn 5 % rnge
HELP SAVE HOME
Generic: SENSOR Output condition
1 Analog output 2 HART output
Generic: SENSOR Set the:
14mA 2 20mA 3Exit
ABORT ENTER
1.2.3.2 like display 4.1
like display 4.2
Indication of the
}
sensor measuring range limits
Generic: SENSOR PV LRV
0.000 mbar
10.000 mbar
HELP DEL ESC ENTER
Generic: SENSOR PV URV
100.000 mbar
90.300 mbar
HELP DEL ESC ENTER
Empty adjustment with medium
1.2.3.1
Generic: SENSOR Apply new 4 ma input
A1
Generic: SENSOR Apply new 20 ma input
B1
1.3.3.1
1.4.1 Measured value
Modification of the unit
Info on lower and upper measuring range limit as well as min. span (also the sensor characteristics values)
1.4.2
Adjustment of the integration time
Adjustment of zero and span
Adjustment of zero and span
linear
Indication of the level in % of the adjusted span
1.4.3
Full adjustment with medium
1.3.3.2
ABORT OK
ABORT OK
SAVE HOME
34 VEGABAR 40 (HART®)
Setup
Generic: SENSOR Current applied process value :10.945 mbar
1 Set as 4 mA value 2 Read new value 3 Leave as found
ABORT EN TER
Generic: SENSOR Current applied process value:
85.281 mbar 1 Set as 20 mA value 2 Read new value 3 Leave as found
ABORTENTER
Generic: SENSOR Analog output
1 AO1 13.467mA 2 AO Alrm typ Lo 3 Loop test 4 D/A trim 5 Scaled D/A trim
HELP SAVE HOME
1.2.3.1.1
1.2.3.1.2
1.4.3.1
Generic: SENSOR Set the :
14 mA 2 20 mA 3Exit
ABORT ENTER
Generic: SENSOR Ser the:
14 mA 2 20 mA 3Exit
Generic: SENSOR AO Alrm typ Lo
Generic: SENSOR WARN-Loop should be removed from automatic control
Menu windows are displayed but not
}
supported by the sensor. Saving of adjustments carried out here is therefore not possible.
1.2.3.1.1.1
ABORT ENTER
1.2.3.1.2.1
1.4.3.1.2
EXIT
1.4.3.1.3
ABORT O K
Generic: SENSOR Apply new 4 ma input
ABORT OK
Generic: SENSOR Apply new 20 ma input
ABORT OK
Low: In case of failure, current output
goes to 22 mA
High: In case of failure, current output
goes to < 3.6 mA
Generic: SENSOR Choose analog output level
14 mA 2 20 mA 3 Other 4End
ABORT ENTER
1.4.3.1.3
Generic: SENSOR Current applied process value:
10.945mbar
Generic: SENSOR Current applied process value:
85.281 mbar
Generic: SENSOR Fld dev output is fixed at 4.000 mA
1 Set as 4 mA value 2 Read new value 3 Leave as found
ABORT ENTER
1 Set as 20 mA value 2 Read new value 3 Leave as found
ABORT ENTER
1.4.3.1.3.1
ABORT O K
1.4.3.2.3
ESC ENTER
1.4.3.2.4
Off On Not us e d Non Unused Special
Leave the Burst-mode in OFF-position
Choice is not supported
Sensor signals measured values only on request Sensor signals measured values unrequested
Choice is not supported
Generic: SENSOR HART output
1 Poll addr 2 Num req preams 0 3 Burst mode Off 4 Burst option
HELP SAVE HOM E
1.4.3.2
Generic: SENSOR Burst mode Off
On Not used None Unknown
Generic: SENSOR Burst option *************
PV % range/current Process vars/crnt
HELP ESC ENTER
Note:
After adjustment of a parameter, push "ENTER“ and then "SEND“. Confirm the message to switch over to manual operation with "OK“. Confirm the message to reset to automatic operation also with "OK“. Only then will the adjustment be stored in the sensor and take effect.
VEGABAR 40 (HART®) 35

5 Diagnostics

Diagnostics

5.1 Maintenance

VEGABAR process pressure transmitters are maintenance-free.

5.2 Failure rectification

Fault signals
VEGABAR provides maximum reliability with its self-test and continuous self-monitoring. VEGABAR diagnostics distinguishes between atypical process conditions and faults in the VEGABAR.
Atypical process conditions
Exceeding or falling short of measuring range limits (fault signal extinguishes when the measured value is again in the measuring range).
Failure in VEGABAR
Failure in the electronics, interference or damage of the measuring cell.
The following table assists in analysis of fault signals.
Reason Fault signal via
Clea rly "OPERATE Bar graph 0 % outside ???? or 100 % Current measuring bar“ digital value value range flashes 3.6 mA
Overload Bar graph 0 % range or 100 %, of the digital value, four meas. cell flashing seg-
Failure in all segments VEGABAR flash
DOT-matrix Bar graph Cur rent
Digital indication output
or 22 mA
ments "- - - -“
On instruments with menu-driven adjustment with additional functions, the possible rea­sons are displayed under the menu item "Diagnostics no.“.
Diagnostics no. Meaning
1 Connection to CID converter inter-
2 Frequency signal of the capacitor not
3 Frequency signal of the reference
4 Frequency signal temperature not
7 Communication error to EEPROM
9 Error in EEPROM CRC-checksum
11 Process fitting or electronics unit has
rupted
within the limit values
capacitor not within the limit values
within the limit values
been exchanged (appears for approx. 20 s after switching on for the first time after the exchange)
Troubleshooting
If the displayed value does not correspond to the level in the vessel or to the process pressure, the following measures must be taken:
- check the pressure compensation (only with gauge pressure measuring ranges)
- check the electrical connection.
36 VEGABAR 40 (HART®)
Diagnostics
Checking pressure compensation
Open the housing of VEGABAR. The meas­ured value must not change. However, if the displayed value changes, compensation of the atmospheric pressure is not ensured, which will lead to distortion of the measured value. Check the breather on the VEGABAR housing.
Checking the electrical components
–+
1 2 3
mA
Ammeter for local control
Voltage
V
Current
mA
External energy source
~
+
Voltage
- the terminal voltage on VEGABAR must be at least 12 V DC
Current
Current value Condition
3.8 … 20.5 mA standard range for the output
0 mA signal cable interrupted
< 3.6 mA sensor electronics or pressure
22 mA sensor electronics or pressure
current
sensor element defective
sensor element defective
VEGABAR 40 (HART®) 37

6 Instrument modification

Instrument modification

6.1 Exchange of adjustment modules

Display module
Module for basic functions
Module for menu-driven adjustment
Module without adjustment
Exchange of the adjustment module
Removal of the adjustment module
• Separate VEGABAR from the power supply.
• Loosen the screws on the upper side of the housing and remove the cover or the display module.
• Loosen connection cables from the termi­nals, if necessary loosen the plug con­nection of the display module.
• Loosen the two screws of the adjustment module.
• Remove adjustment module and pull out plug connection.
Insertion of an adjustment module
• Plug the plug connection of the new ad­justment module into the plug-in socket of the sensor electronics.
• Fasten the new adjustment module.
• Reconnect the connection cables, if nec­essary cable from the display module.
• Close cover or the display module of VEGABAR.
• Reconnect VEGABAR to power supply.
VEGABAR
The modular construction of VEGABAR allows retrofitting, interchange or removal of the adjustment and display modules. Data previ­ously saved (e.g. adjustment values) are not stored in the adjustment module but in an EEPROM of the sensor electronics and there­fore readjustment is not necessary. The con­nection of the modules is made via a 4-pole plug connection.
38 VEGABAR 40 (HART®)
Instrument modification

6.2 Exchange of electronics

You first have to remove the adjustment mod­ule as described in chapter "6.1 Exchange of adjustment modules“ to exchange the com­plete electronic unit of VEGABAR.
Ground screw
Fixing screw
Fixing screw
Plug connection

6.3 Exchange of the process fitting

The process fitting on VEGABAR 40 can be easily exchanged.
Plug connection
Hexagon head screws
• First loosen the three screws on the lower side of the housing with a hexagon socket size 5.
• Remove the process fitting in the direction of the arrows from the sensor so that the connection cable is not damaged.
• Pull out the plug connection.
• Then loosen the ground screw and the two smaller fixing screws connecting the elec­tronic unit with the housing.
• Pull the electronic unit to the top and pull out the plug connection.
• Proceed in reverse sequence when install­ing the new electronic unit.
For mounting the other process fitting, pro­ceed in reverse sequence:
• Insert the cable from the sensor into the process fitting.
• Plug the process fitting and the sensor together.
• Screw the process fitting to the sensor, only use the original screws and plain washers.
Note:
Now new adjustment is necessary after exchanging the electronic unit. When switch­ing on (connection of supply voltage) for the first time after exchange of the electronic unit, it will take approx. 20 s until the actual meas­ured value is displayed.
VEGABAR 40 (HART®) 39
Note:
When switching on (connection of supply voltage) for the first time after exchanging of the electronic unit, it will take approx. 20 s until the actual measured value is displayed.
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