Supplementary documents appropriate to the ordered version come
with the delivery. You can find them listed in chapter "Product
description".
Instructions manuals for accessories and replacement parts
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To ensure reliable setup and operation of your instrument, we offer
accessories and replacement parts. The corresponding instructions
manuals are:
l 32036 - Welded socket and seals
l 27720 - External indication VEGADIS 61
l 34296 - Protective cover
l 30175 - Electronics module VEGABAR series 50 and 60
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1.1 Function
This operating instructions manual provides all the information you
need for mounting, connection and setup as well as important
instructions for maintenance and fault rectification. Please read this
information before putting the instrument into operation 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
Ex
This symbol indicates special instructions for Ex applications.
lList
The dot set in front indicates a list with no implied sequence.
àAction
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is arrow indicates a single action.
1Sequence
Numbers set in front indicate successive steps in a procedure.
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your safety
2 For
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
VEGABAR 63 is a pressure transmitter for measurement of gauge
pressure, absolute pressure and vacuum.
You can find detailed information on the application range in chapter
"Product description".
Operational reliability is ensured only if the instrument is properly used
according to the specifications in the operating instructions manual as
well as possible supplementary instructions.
For safety and warranty reasons, any invasive work on the device
beyond that described in the operating instructions manual may be
carried out only by personnel authorised by the manufacturer. Arbitrary
conversions or modifications are explicitly forbidden.
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.
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2.4 General safety instructions
This is a high-tech instrument requiring the strict observance of
standard regulations and guidelines. The user must take note of the
safety instructions in this operating instructions manual, the countryspecific installation standards as well as all prevailing safety
regulations and accident prevention rules.
The instrument must only be operated in a technically flawless and
reliable condition. The operator is responsible for trouble-free
operation of the instrument.
During the entire duration of use, the user is obliged to determine the
compliance of the required occupational safety measures with the
current valid rules and regulations and also take note of new
regulations.
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your safety
2.5 Safety
The safety approval markings and safety tips on the device must be
observed.
approval markings and safety tips
2.6 CE conformity
This device fulfills the legal requirements of the applicable EC
guidelines. By attaching the CE mark, VEGA provides a confirmation
of successful testing. You can find the CE conformity declaration in the
download area of
2.7 Fulfillmen
With respect to compatibility, the NAMUR recommendation NE 53 is
fulfilled. This applies also to the corresponding indicating and
adjustment components. VEGA instruments are generally upward and
downward compatible.
l Sensor software for DTM VEGABAR 63 HART, PA or FF
l DTM VEGABAR 63 for adjustment software PACTware
l Indicating and adjustment module for sensor software
The parameter adjustment of the basic sensor functions is independent of the software version. The range of available functions depends
on the respective software version of the individual components.
The software version of VEGABAR 63 can be determined as follows:
l via PACTware
l on the type label of the electronics
l via the indicating and adjustment module
You can view all software histories on our website
e use of this advantage and get registered for update information
Mak
via e-mail.
www.vega.com.
t of NAMUR recommendations
www.vega.com.
2.8 Safety instructions for Ex areas
Please note the Ex-specific safety information for installation and
operation in Ex areas. These safety instructions are part of the
operating instructions manual and come with the Ex-approved
instruments.
2.9 Safety instructions for oxygen applications
For instruments in oxygen applications the special instructions in
chapters "Storage and transport", "Mounting" as well as "Technicaldata" under "Process conditions"must be noted. Furthermore the valid
national regulations, implementation instructions and memorandums
of the BG (professional assoc.) must be noted.
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2.10 En
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 the environmental
instructions in this manual:
l Chapter "Packaging, transport and storage"
l Chapter "Disposal"
vironmental instructions
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t description
Scope of delivery
Supplementary label
"Oil and grease-free for
oxygen applications"
Components
3 Produc
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3.1 Configuration
The scope of delivery encompasses:
l VEGABAR 63 process pressure transmitter
l Documentation
- this operating instructions manual
- Test certificate for pressure transmitters
- Operating instructions manual 27835 "Indicating and adjust-
ment module PLICSCOM" (optional)
- Supplementary instructions manual 31708 "Heating for in-
dicating and adjustment module" (optional)
- Certificate "Oil and grease-free for oxygen applications" (with
respective versions)
- if necessary, further certificates
Instruments in the version "Oil and grease-free for oxygen applica-
tions" are equipped with a supplementary label. The supplementary
label contains instructions on oil and grease-free parts of the
instrument.
VEGABAR 63 consists of the following components:
l Process fitting with measuring cell
l Housing with electronics, optionally available with plug connector
l Housing cover, optionally available with indicating and adjustment
module
The components are available in different versions.
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2
3
3 Produc
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Type label
Application area
Functional principle
Fig. 1: Example
to EN 837 and plastic housing
1Housing cover with integrated indicating and adjustment module (optional)
2Housing with electronics
3Process fitting with measuring cell
of a VEGABAR 63 with manometer connection G½ A according
The type label contains the most important data for identification and
use of the instrument:
l Sensor type
l Article number instrument
l Technical data: Measuring range, process pressure, process
temperature, signal output, voltage supply, protection, protection
class
l Order number
l Article numbers documentation
l Serial number
With the serial number, you can access the delivery data of the
instrument via
www.vega.com, "VEG
A Tools" and "serial number
search". In addition to the type label outside, you can also find the
serial number on the inside of the instrument.
3.2 Principle of operation
VEGABAR 63 is a pressure transmitter for measurement of over-
pressure, absolute pressure or vacuum. Measured products are
gases, vapours and liquids in measuring ranges up to 4000 bar
(400 MPa); with front-flush version also viscous liquids in measuring
ranges up to 600 bar (60 MPa).
The process pressure acts on the sensor element via the stainless
steel diaphragm. The process pressure causes a resistance change
which is converted into a corresponding output signal and outputted as
measured value.
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Measuring ranges up to 16 bar: piezoresistive sensor element with internal
transmission liquid, with measuring ranges up to 25 bar: Strain gauge
(DMS) sensor element on the rear of the stainless steel diaphragm (dry).
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Power supply
t description
ire electronics 4 … 20 mA/HART for power supply and
Two-w
measured value transmission over the same cable.
The supply voltage range can differ depending on the instrument
version.
The data for power supply are specified in chapter "Technical data".
The background lighting of the indicating and adjustment module is
powered by the sensor. Prerequiste is a certain heigt of the operating
voltage. You can find the exact voltage specifications in chapter
"Technical data".
The optional heating requires its own operating voltage. You can find
details in the supplementary instructions manual "Heating for indicat-
ing and adjustment module".
This function is generally not available for approved instruments.
3.3 Operation
VEGABAR 63 can be adjusted with different adjustment media:
l with indicating and adjustment module
l with the suitable VEGA DTM in conjunction with an adjustment
software according to the FDT/DTM standard, e.g. PACTware and
PC
l with manufacturer-specific adjustment programs AMS™ or PDM
l With a HART handheld
The entered parameters are generally saved in VEGABAR 63,
optionally also in the indicating and adjustment module or in
PACTware.
3.4 Packaging, transport and storage
Packaging
Transport
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Your instrument was protected by packaging during transport. Its
capacity to handle normal loads during transport is assured by a test
according to DIN EN 24180.
The packaging of standard instruments consists of environmentfriendly, recyclable cardboard. For special versions, PE foam or PE foil
is also used. Dispose of the packaging material via specialised
recycling companies.
Instruments for oxygen applications are sealed in PE foil and provided
with a label "Oxygen! Use no Oil". Remove this foil just before
mounting the instrument! See instruction under "Mounting".
Transport must be carried out under consideration of the notes on the
transport packaging. Nonobservance of these instructions can cause
damage to the device.
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Transport inspection
Storage
Storage and transport
temperature
e delivery must be checked for completeness and possible transit
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damage immediately at receipt. Ascertained transit damage or
concealed defects must be appropriately dealt with.
Up to the time of installation, the packages must be left closed and
stored according to the orientation and storage markings on the
outside.
Unless otherwise indicated, the packages must be stored only under
the following conditions:
l Not in the open
l Dry and dust free
l Not exposed to corrosive media
l Protected against solar radiation
l Avoiding mechanical shock and vibration
l Storage and transport temperature see chapter "Supplement -
Technical data - Ambient conditions"
l Relative humidity 20 … 85 %
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Suitability for process
conditions
Diaphragm protection
Mounting position
Moisture
4 Moun
ting
4.1 General instructions
Make sure that all parts of the instrument in contact with the measured
product, especially the sensor element, process seal and process
fitting, are suitable for the existing process conditions such as process
pressure, process temperature as well as the chemical properties of
the medium.
You can find the specifications in chapter "Technical data" in the or on
the type label.
Caution:
After
removal of the diaphragm protective cover, the diaphragm must
not be pressed.
Select an installation position you can easily reach for mounting and
connecting as well as later retrofitting of an indicating and adjustment
module. The housing can be rotated by 330° without the use of any
tools. You can also install the indicating and adjustment module in four
different positions (each displaced by 90°).
Use the recommended cables (see chapter "Connecting to power
supply") and tighten the cable gland.
You can give your instrument additional protection against moisture
penetration by leading the connection cable downward in front of the
cable entry. Rain and condensation water can thus drain off. This
applies mainly to outdoor mounting as well as installation in areas
where high humidity is expected (e.g. through cleaning processes) or
on cooled or heated vessels.
Fig. 2: Measures
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ounting
Ventilation
lation for the measuring cell is realised by means of a filter
Venti
element in the socket of the electronics housing. Ventilation for the
electronics housing is realised via an additional filter element in the
area of the cable glands.
Fig. 3: Position
1Filter element for ventilation of the electronics housing
2Filter element for ventilation of the measuring cell
Informa
Make sure that the filter elements are always free of buildup during
operation. A pressure washer must not be used for cleaning.
of the filter elements
tion:
With instrument versions in protection IP 66/IP 68, 1 bar, the ventilation
is realised via the capillaries in the fix connected cable. The filter
elements are replaced by blind stoppers.
Temperature limits
Higher process temperatures often mean also higher ambient
temperatures. Make sure that the upper temperature limits stated in
chapter "Technical data" for the environment of the electronics housing
and connection cable are not exceeded.
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2
4 M
ounting
Oxygen applications
Mounting position
Welding the socket
Sealing/Screwing in
Fig. 4: Temperature
1Process temperature
2Ambient temperature
Dange
r:
Instruments in the version "Oil and grease free for oxygen" should be
unpacked just before mounting. After the protective cover of the
process fitting has been removed, the label "O₂" on the process fitting
is visible. Contamination by oil, grease and dirt should be avoided.
Danger of explosion!
ranges
4.2 Mounting instructions
VEGABAR 63 functions in any installation position. It is mounted
according to the same directives as a manometer (DIN EN 839-2).
tion:
Informa
We recommend using lock fittings, measuring instrument holders and
siphons from our line of accessories.
4.3 Mounting steps
For mounting VEGABAR 63, a welded socket is required. You can find
these components in the supplementary instructions manual "Welded
socket and seals".
Use the seal corresponding to the instrument:
l Process fitting GV, GF, GC: seal in front of the thread
- or -
Seal the thread with teflon, hemp or a similar resistant seal material:
l Process fitting GN
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90 mm (3.54")
R 3,5 mm
(0.14")
3mm
(0.12")
70 mm (2.76")
8 mm
(0.32")
93 mm (3.66")
110 mm (4.33")
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Sealing/Screwing in hygienic fittings
Wall mounting
à Screw VE
GABAR 63 into the welded socket. Tighten the hexagon
on the process fitting with a suitable wrench. Wrench size, see
chapter "Dimensions".
Warning:
The housing must not be used to screw the instrument in! Applying
tightening force can damage internal parts of the housing.
Use the seal suitable for the respective process fitting. You can find
the components in the supplementary instructions manual "Welded
socket and seals".
4.4 Mounting steps external housing
1 Mark the holes according to the following drilling template
2 Depending on the mounting surface, fasten the wall mounting
plate with 4 screws
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Mount the wall mounting plate so that the cable entry of the socket
housing points downward. The socket housing can be displaced by
180° to the wall mounting plate.
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ning:
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The four screws of the socket housing must only be hand-screwed. A
torque > 5 Nm (3.688 lbf ft) can damage the wall mounting plate.
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5 Conn
Note safety instructions
Take note of
safety instructions for Ex applications
Select power supply
Selecting connection
cable
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ecting to power supply
5.1 Preparing the connection
Always keep in mind the following safety instructions:
l Connect only in the complete absence of line voltage
l If overvoltage surges are expected, overvoltage arresters should
be installed
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p:
We recommend using VEGA overvoltage arresters B63-48 and
ÜSB 62-36G.X.
In
hazardous areas you should take note of the appropriate
regulations, conformity and type approval certificates of the sensors
and power supply units.
Power supply and current signal are carried on the same two-wire
cable. The voltage supply range can differ depending on the
instrument version.
The data for power supply are specified in chapter "Technical data".
Provide a reliable separation between the supply circuit and the mains
circuits according to DIN VDE 0106 part 101. The VEGA power supply
units VEGATRENN 149A Ex, VEGASTAB 690 as well as all
VEGAMETs meet this requirement.
Keep in mind the following additional influences on the operating
voltage:
l Output voltage of the power supply unit can be lower under
nominal load (with a sensor current of 20.5 mA or 22 mA in case of
fault message)
l Influence of additional instruments in the circuit (see load values in
chapter "Technical data")
The instrument is connected with standard two-wire cable without
screen. If electromagnetic interference is expected which is above the
test values of EN 61326 for industrial areas, screened cable should be
used.
Use cable with round cross-section. A cable outer diameter of 5 … 9 mm
(0.2 … 0.35 in) ensures the seal effect of the cable gland. If you are
using cable with a different diameter or cross-section, exchange the
seal or use a suitable cable gland.
We generally recommend the use of screened cable for HART
multidrop mode.
Cable gland ½ NPT
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On the instrument with cable entry ½ NPT and plastic housing there is
a metallic ½" threaded insert moulded into the plastic housing.
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Caution:
grease should be used when screwing the NPT cable gland or
No
steel tube into the threaded insert. Standard grease can contain
additives that corrode the connection between threaded insert and
housing. This would influence the stability of the connection and the
tightness of the housing.
Cable screening and
grounding
Select connection cable for Ex
applications
Single/Double chamber
housing
If screened cable is necessary, connect the cable screen on both ends
to ground potential. In the sensor, the screen must be connected
directly to the internal ground terminal. The ground terminal on the
outside of the housing must be connected to the potential equalisation
(low impedance).
If potential equalisation currents are expected, the connection on the
processing side 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 remains.
Ta
ke note of the corresponding installation regulations for Ex
applications. In particular, make sure that no potential equalisation
currents flow over the cable screen. In case of grounding on both sides
this can be achieved by the use of a capacitor or a separate potential
equalisation.
5.2 Connection procedure
Proceed as follows:
1 Unscrew the housing cover
2 If an indicating and adjustment module is installed, remove it by
turning it slightly to the left.
3 Loosen compression nut of the cable entry
4 Remove approx. 10 cm of the cable mantle, strip approx. 1 cm
insulation from the individual wires
5 Insert the cable through the cable gland into the sensor
6 Lift the opening levers of the terminals with a screwdriver (see
following illustration)
7 Insert the wire ends into the open terminals according to the wiring
plan
8 Press down the opening levers of the terminals, you will hear the
terminal spring closing
9 Check the hold of the wires in the terminals by lightly pulling on
them
10 Connect the screen to the internal ground terminal, connect the
outer ground terminal with potential equalisation
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nal housing
11 Tighten
the compression nut of the cable entry. The seal ring must
completely encircle the cable
12 Screw the housing cover on
The electrical connection is finished.
Fig. 6: Connection
steps 6 and 7
Proceed as follows:
1 Loosen the four screws on the housing socket with an Allen key
3 Loop the connection cable through the cable entry on the housing
Informa
ve the housing socket from the mounting plate
of the external housing for plics®devices
2)
base
tion:
The cable gland can be mounted in three positions each displaced by
90°. Simply exchange the cable gland against the blind plug in the
suitable thread opening.
4 Connect the wire ends as described under "Single/Double
chamber housing" according to the numbering
5 Connect the screen to the internal ground terminal, connect the
outer ground terminal above on the housing to potential equalisation
6 Tighten the compression nut of the cable entry. The seal ring must
completely encircle the cable
7 Attach the mounting plate again and tighten the screws
The electrical connection of the sensor to the external housing is
hence ready.
2)
The connection cable is already preconfectioned. If necessary, shorten it to
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the requested length, cut the breather capillaries clean. Remove approx.
5 cm of the cable mantle, strip approx. 1 cm insulation from the ends of the
individual wires. After shortening the cable, fasten the type plate with support back onto the cable.
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Housing overview
5.3 Wir
The following illustrations apply to the non-Ex as well as to the Ex-ia
version.
Fig. 8: Material
1Plastic
2Aluminium
3Stainless steel
4Stainless steel casting
ing plan, single chamber housing
versions, single chamber housing
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I²C
Display
1 25 6 7 8
3
4
1
2
I2C
Display
1
1 25
6 7 8
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Electronics and connection compartment
Wiring plan
Fig. 9: Electronics
1Plug connector for VEGACONNECT (I²C interface)
2Spring-loaded terminals for connection of the external indication VEGADIS
61
3Ground terminal for connection of the cable screen
4Spring-loaded terminals for voltage supply
Fig. 10: Wiring
1Voltage supply/Signal output
and connection compartment, single chamber housing
plan, single chamber housing
5.4 Wiring plan, double chamber housing
e following illustration apply to non-Ex as well as Ex ia versions. The
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Exd version is described in the next subchapter.
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2
3
4
6
5
1
3
2
Display
1 25 6 7 8
I²C
Housing overview
ecting to power supply
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Electronics compartment
Fig. 11: Double
1Housing cover, connection compartment
2Blind stopper or plug M12 x 1 for VEGADIS 61 (optional)
3Housing cover, electronics compartment
4Filter element for pressure compensation of the electronics housing
5Filter element for pressure compensation of the measuring cell
6Cable entry or plug
Fig. 12: Electronics
1Plug connector for VEGACONNECT (I²C interface)
2Internal connection cable to the connection compartment
3Terminals for VEGADIS 61
chamber housing
compartment, double chamber housing
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