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Operating Instructions
Capacitive rod electrode for continuous level measurement
VEGACAL 63
Probus PA
Document ID: 30028
Contents
Contents
1 About this document
1.1 Function ........................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Target group ..................................................................................................................... 4
1.3 Symbolism used ............................................................................................................... 4
2 For your safety
2.1 Authorised personnel ....................................................................................................... 5
2.2 Appropriate use ................................................................................................................ 5
2.3 Warning about incorrect use ............................................................................................. 5
2.4 General safety instructions ............................................................................................... 5
2.5 Safety label on the instrument .......................................................................................... 6
2.6 CE conformity ................................................................................................................... 6
2.7 Fulllment of NAMUR recommendations ......................................................................... 6
2.8 Safety instructions for Ex areas ........................................................................................ 6
2.9 Environmental instructions ............................................................................................... 6
3 Product description
3.1 Conguration .................................................................................................................... 7
3.2 Principle of operation........................................................................................................ 8
3.3 Operation ......................................................................................................................... 9
3.4 Packaging, transport and storage ................................................................................... 10
3.5 Accessories and replacement parts ............................................................................... 10
4 Mounting
4.1 General instructions ....................................................................................................... 12
4.2 Mounting instructions ..................................................................................................... 13
5 Connecting to power supply
5.1 Preparing the connection ............................................................................................... 16
5.2 Connection procedure .................................................................................................... 17
5.3 Wiring plan, single chamber housing.............................................................................. 18
5.4 Wiring plan, double chamber housing ............................................................................ 19
5.5 Wiring plan, double chamber housing Ex d .................................................................... 21
5.6 Wiring plan - version IP 66/IP 68, 1 bar ........................................................................... 23
6 Set up with the display and adjustment module PLICSCOM
6.1 Short description ............................................................................................................ 24
6.2 Insert display and adjustment module ............................................................................ 24
6.3 Adjustment system ......................................................................................................... 25
6.4 Setup steps .................................................................................................................... 26
6.5 Menu schematic ............................................................................................................. 30
6.10 Saving the parameter adjustment data ........................................................................... 32
7 Set up with PACTware and other adjustment programs
7.1 Connect the PC .............................................................................................................. 33
7.2 Parameter adjustment with PACTware ............................................................................ 34
7.3 Parameter adjustment with AMS™ and PDM ................................................................. 34
7.4 Saving the parameter adjustment data ........................................................................... 34
8 Maintenanceandfaultrectication
8.1 Maintenance .................................................................................................................. 35
8.2 Rectify faults ................................................................................................................... 35
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8.3 Exchanging the electronics module ................................................................................ 37
8.4 How to proceed in case of repair .................................................................................... 37
9 Dismounting
9.1 Dismounting steps.......................................................................................................... 38
9.2 Disposal ......................................................................................................................... 38
10 Supplement
10.1 Technical data ................................................................................................................ 39
10.2 Probus PA ..................................................................................................................... 43
10.3 Dimensions .................................................................................................................... 47
Contents
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Supplementary documentation
Information:
Supplementary documents appropriate to the ordered version come with the delivery. You can nd them listed in chapter "Product descrip- tion".
Instructions manuals for accessories and replacement parts
Tip:
To ensure reliable setup and operation of your VEGACAL 63, we oer accessories and replacement parts. The corresponding documenta-
tions are:
27720 - VEGADIS 61
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30531 - Electronics module VEGACAL series 60
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34296 - Protective cover
•
31088 - Flanges according to DIN-EN-ASME-JIS
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Editing status: 2013-08-21
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1 About this document

1 About this document

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 rectication. 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 specialist personnel. The contents of this manual should be made available to these personnel and put into practice by them.

1.3 Symbolism used

Information, tip, note
This symbol indicates helpful additional information.
Caution: 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.
Ex applications
This symbol indicates special instructions for Ex applications.
List
•
The dot set in front indicates a list with no implied sequence.
Action
→
This arrow indicates a single action.
1 Sequence of actions
Numbers set in front indicate successive steps in a procedure.
Battery disposal
This symbol indicates special information about the disposal of bat­teries and accumulators.
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2 For your safety

2 For your safety

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

VEGACAL 63 is a sensor for continuous level measurement. You can nd detailed information on the application range in chapter
"Product description". Operational reliability is ensured only if the instrument is properly
used according to the specications 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 modications are explicitly forbidden.

2.3 Warning about incorrect use

Inappropriate or incorrect use of the instrument can give rise to application-specic hazards, e.g. vessel overll or damage to system components through incorrect mounting or adjustment.
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2.4 General safety instructions

This is a state-of-the-art instrument complying with all prevailing regulations and guidelines. The instrument must only be operated in a technically awless and reliable condition. The operator is responsible for the trouble-free operation of the instrument.
During the entire duration of use, the user is obliged to determine the compliance of the necessary occupational safety measures with the current valid rules and regulations and also take note of new regula-
tions.
The safety instructions in this operating instructions manual, the na­tional installation standards as well as the valid safety regulations and accident prevention rules must be observed by the user.
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 modications are explicitly forbidden.
The safety approval markings and safety tips on the device must also be observed.
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2 For your safety

2.5 Safety label on the instrument

The safety approval markings and safety tips on the device must be observed.

2.6 CE conformity

This device fullls the legal requirements of the applicable EC guide­lines. By attaching the CE mark, VEGA provides a conrmation of successful testing. You can nd the CE conformity declaration in the download area of "www.vega.com".
2.7 FulllmentofNAMURrecommendations
NAMUR is the automation technology user association in the process industry in Germany. The published NAMUR recommendations are accepted as the standard in eld instrumentation.
The device fullls the requirements of the following NAMUR recom­mendations:
NE 21 – Electromagnetic compatibility of equipment
•
NE 43 – Signal level for malfunction information from measuring
•
transducers NE 53 – Compatibility of eld devices and display/adjustment
•
components
For further information see www.namur.de.

2.8 Safety instructions for Ex areas

Please note the Ex-specic 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 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 certied according
to DIN EN ISO 14001.
Please help us fulll this obligation by observing the environmental instructions in this manual:
Chapter "Packaging, transport and storage"
•
Chapter "Disposal"
•
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Scope of delivery

3 Product description

3 Product description
3.1 Conguration
The scope of delivery encompasses:
Level sensor VEGACAL 63
•
Documentation
•
– this operating instructions manual – Operating instructions manual 27835 "Display and adjustment
module PLICSCOM" (optional)
– Supplementary instructions manual 31708 "Heating for display
and adjustment module" (optional)
– Supplementary instructions manual "Plug connector for con-
tinuously measuring sensors" (optional)
– Ex-specic "Safety instructions" (with Ex versions) – if necessary, further certicates
Constituent parts
Type plate
The VEGACAL 63 consists of the components:
Process tting with probe
•
Housing with electronics
•
Housing cover, optionally available with display and adjustment
•
module
1
2
3
Fig. 1: VEGACAL 63 - rod version with plastic housing 1 Housing cover with integrated display and adjustment module (optional)
2 Housing with electronics
3 Processtting
The nameplate contains the most important data for identication and use of the instrument:
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3 Product description
1
2
3
4
5
6
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Fig. 2: Layout of the type label (example) 1 Instrument type
2 Product code 3 Approvals 4 Process and ambient temperature, process pressure 5 Power supply and signal output, electronics 6 Protection rating 7 Probe length 8 Order number 9 Serial number of the instrument 10 Material, wetted parts 11 Symbol of the device protection class 12 Reminder to observe the instrument documentation 13 ID numbers, instrument documentation
14 NotiedauthorityforCEmarking
15 Approval directives
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14
13
12
11
10
9
With the serial number, you can access the delivery data of the instru­ment via www.vega.com, "VEGA Tools" and "serial number search".
In addition to the type label outside, you can also nd the serial num­ber on the inside of the instrument.
Area of application
Functional principle
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3.2 Principle of operation

VEGACAL 63 is a level sensor with fully insulated probe for continu­ous level measurement.
The electronics functions according to the admittance principle (phase-selective admittance processing).
It is designed for industrial use in all areas of process technology and can be applied in all areas of industrial process measurement.
Fully insulated probes such as VEGACAL 63 are preferably used in conductive liquids.
Probe, measured product and vessel wall form an electrical capacitor. The capacitance is inuenced by three main factors.
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1
2
3
Fig. 3: Functional principle - Plate capacitor 1 Distance between the electrode surfaces
2 Size of the electrode surfaces 3 Type of dielectric between the electrodes
The probe and the vessel wall are the capacitor plates. The measured product and the insulation are the dielectric. Due to the higher dielec­tric constant of the insulation and the conductive product compared to air, the capacitance increases as the probe is gradually covered.
The capacitance as well as the resistance change are converted by the electronics module into a level-proportional signal.
Power supply and bus communication
GSD/EDD
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Power supply via the Probus DP/PA segment coupler or VEGALOG 571 EP cards. A two-wire cable according to Probus specication serves as carrier of both power and digital data transmission for multiple sensors. The instrument prole of VEGACAL 63 corresponds to prole specication version 3.0.
The backlight of the display and adjustment module is powered by the sensor. Prerequisite is a certain level of operating voltage.
The data for power supply are specied in chapter "Technical data". The optional heating requires its own operating voltage. You can nd
details in the supplementary instructions manual "Heating for display and adjustment module".
This function is generally not available for approved instruments.
The GSD (instrument master les) and bitmap les necessary for planning your Probus-DP-(PA) communication network are available from the download section on the VEGA homepage www.vega.com under "Services-Downloads-Software-Probus". There you can also nd the appropriate certicates. In a PDM environment, an EDD (Electronic Device Description) is also required to enable the full range of sensor functions (also available as a download).A CD with the appropriate les can be ordered via e-mail under info@de.vega. com or by phone from one of the VEGA agencies under the order number "DRIVER.S".

3.3 Operation

The instrument can be adjusted with the following adjustment media:
With the display and adjustment module
•
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3 Product description
Packaging
with the suitable VEGA DTM in conjunction with an adjustment
•
software according to the FDT/DTM standard, e.g. PACTware and
PC
with the adjustment program PDM
•

3.4 Packaging, transport and storage

Your instrument was protected by packaging during transport. Its
capacity to handle normal loads during transport is assured by a test based on ISO 4180.
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.
Transport
Transport inspection
Storage
Storage and transport temperature
PLICSCOM
VEGACONNECT
Transport must be carried out in due consideration of the notes on the
transport packaging. Nonobservance of these instructions can cause damage to the device.
The delivery must be checked for completeness and possible transit
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:
Not in the open
•
Dry and dust free
•
Not exposed to corrosive media
•
Protected against solar radiation
•
Avoiding mechanical shock and vibration
•
Storage and transport temperature see chapter "Supplement -
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Technical data - Ambient conditions" Relative humidity 20 … 85 %
•

3.5 Accessories and replacement parts

The display and adjustment module PLICSCOM is used for measured
value indication, adjustment and diagnosis. It can be inserted into the sensor or the external display and adjustment unit and removed at
any time.
You can nd further information in the operating instructions "Display and adjustment module PLICSCOM" (Document-ID 27835).
The interface adapter VEGACONNECT enables the connection of
communication-capable instruments to the USB interface of a PC. For parameter adjustment of these instruments, the adjustment software PACTware with VEGA-DTM is required.
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3 Product description
You can nd further information in the operating instructions "Interface adapter VEGACONNECT" (Document-ID 32628).
VEGADIS 62
Protective cap
Flanges
Screening tube adapter
VEGADIS 62 is suitable for measured value indication and adjustment
of sensors with HART protocol. It is looped into the 4 … 20 mA/HART signal cable.
You can nd further information in the operating instructions "VE- GADIS 62" (Document-ID 36469).
The protective cover protects the sensor housing against soiling and
intense heat from solar radiation. You will nd additional information in the supplementary instructions
manual "Protective cover" (Document-ID 34296).
Screwed anges are available in dierent versions according to the following standards: DIN 2501, EN 1092-1, BS 10, ANSI B 16.5, JIS B 2210-1984, GOST 12821-80.
You can nd additional information in the supplementary instructions manual "Flanges according to DIN-EN-ASME-JIS" (Document-ID
31088).
Condensation
In case of strong condensation, the draining of condensed water can change the measurement accuracy. The suitable version is the Screening against condensation. The condensation can drain o outside on the screening tube adapter.
Typical applications of the screening tube adapters are e.g. for condensation or sockets. Apart from the standard version, there is a second version for vacuum with a sepcial seal. When the screen­ing tube adapter is submerged in liquid, we recommend the use of a
vacuum-tight version.
Socket
In case of long sockets, the screening tube can increase the sensitiv­ity of the probe by compensating the inuences of the socket. The suitable version is Capacitive screening, vacuum-tight.
When the probe is mounted laterally, buildup can accumulate in the socket. A screening tube makes the covered part of the probe inactive and hence insensitive to inuence from buildup and socket. Hence, the screening tube adapter excludes changing inuences caused by the medium and ensures stable measurement conditions. The suit­able version is Capacitive screening, vacuum-tight.
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4 Mounting

Suitability for the process conditions
4 Mounting

4.1 General instructions

Make sure that all parts of the instrument coming in direct contact with the process, especially the sensor element, process seal and process tting, are suitable for the existing process conditions, such as process pressure, process temperature as well as the chemical properties of the medium.
You can nd the specications in chapter "Technical data" and on the nameplate.
Installation position
Welding work
Handling
Moisture
Select an installation position you can easily reach for mounting and connecting as well as later retrotting of a display and adjustment module. The housing can be rotated by 330° without the use of any tools. You can also install the display and adjustment module in four dierent positions (each displaced by 90°).
Before beginning the welding work, remove the electronics module from the sensor. By doing this, you avoid damage to the electronics through inductive coupling.
With threaded versions, the housing must not be used to screw in the
instrument. Applying tightening forces on the housing can damage its internal parts.
Use the hexagon for screwing in.
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 o. 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.
Pressure/Vacuum
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Fig. 4: Measures against moisture penetration
The process tting must be sealed if there is gauge or low pressure in
the vessel. Before use, check if the seal material is resistant against the measured product and the process temperature.
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The max. permissible pressure is specied in chapter "Technical data" or on the type label of the sensor.
Insulating measures, such as e.g. covering the thread with teon tape, can interrupt the necessary electrical connection with metal vessels. For this reason, ground the probe on the vessel or use a conductive seal material.
Vessel material
Vessel forms
Installation position
Metal vessel
Make sure that the mechanical connection of the probe to the vessel is electrically conductive to ensure sucient grounding.
Use conductive seals, such as those made of copper or lead, etc. Insulating measures, such as covering the thread with Teon tape, can interrupt the necessary electrical connection with metal vessels. For this reason, ground the probe on the vessel or use a conductive seal material.
Non-conductivevessels
In non-conductive vessels, e.g. plastic tanks, the second pole of the capacitor must be provided separately, e.g. in the form of a concentric tube.
If possible, the capacitive probe should be mounted vertically or par­allel to the counter electrode. This applies particularly to applications in non-conductive products.
In cylindrical tanks, spherical tanks or other asymmetrical tank forms, nonlinear level values are generated due to the varying distance to the vessel wall.
Use a concentric tube in non-conductive products or linearize the meas. signal.

4.2 Mounting instructions

During operation, the probe must not touch any installations or the vessel wall. The measured value can also change if the distance to the vessel wall changes considerably. If necessary, secure the end of the probe (insulated).
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4 Mounting
Inowingmedium
1
2
Fig. 5: Fasten the probe 1 Probe
2 Plastic socket
1
2
In vessels with conical bottom it can be advantageous to mount the sensor in the center of the vessel, as measurement is then possible down to the lowest point of the vessel bottom.
If the instrument is mounted in the lling stream, unwanted false measurement signals can be generated. For this reason, mount the instrument at a position in the vessel where no disturbances, e.g. from lling openings, agitators, etc., can occur.
This applies particularly to instrument versions with a longer probe.
Torque with PTFE plated
anges
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Fig.6:Inowingmedium
To compensate the normal voltage loss due to sealing materials, you
have to additionally use disc springs for fastening ange screws on
4 Mounting
PTFE coated anges. Tighten the screws moderately with the torque stated in the technical data.
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5 Connecting to power supply

Safety instructions
5 Connecting to power supply

5.1 Preparing the connection

Always keep in mind the following safety instructions:
Connect only in the complete absence of line voltage
•
If voltage surges are expected, overvoltage arresters should be
•
installed according to Probus specications
Tip:
We recommend VEGA overvoltage arrester B63-32. In hazardous areas you must take note of the respective regulations,
conformity and type approval certicates of the sensors and power supply units.
Voltage supply
Connection cable
Cablegland½NPT
Cable screening and grounding
Power is supplied via a Probus DP/PA segment coupler or a VEGA­LOG 571 EP input card. The power supply range can dier depending
on the instrument version.
The data for power supply are specied in chapter "Technical data".
Connection is made with screened cable according to the Probus specication. Power supply and digital bus signal are carried over the same two-wire connection cable.
Use cable with round cross-section. A cable outer diameter of 5 … 9 mm (0.2 … 0.35 in) ensures the seal eect of the cable gland. If you are using cable with a dierent diameter or cross-section, exchange the seal or use a suitable cable gland.
Please make sure that your installation is carried out according to the Probus specication. In particular, make sure that the termination of the bus is done with appropriate terminating resistors.
On the instrument with cable entry ½ NPT and plastic housing there is a metallic ½" threaded insert moulded into the plastic housing.
Caution:
No grease should be used when screwing the NPT cable gland or steel tube into the threaded insert. Standard grease can contain additives that corrode the connection between threaded insert and housing. This would inuence the stability of the connection and the tightness of the housing.
With systems with potential equalisation, connect the cable screen
directly to ground potential at the power supply unit, in the connection box and at the sensor. The screen in the sensor must be connected directly to the internal ground terminal. The ground terminal outside on the housing must be connected to the potential equalisation (low impedance).
In systems without potential equalisation, connect the cable screen directly to ground potential at the power supply unit and at the sensor. In the connection box or T-distributor, the screen of the short stub to the sensor must not be connected to ground potential or to another cable screen. The cable screens to the power supply unit and to the
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5 Connecting to power supply
next distributor must be connected to each other and also connected to ground potential via a ceramic capacitor (e.g. 1 nF, 1500 V). The low frequency potential equalisation currents are thus suppressed, but the protective eect against high frequency interference signals
remains.
The total capacitance of the cable and of all capacitors must not
exceed 10 nF in Ex applications.
Take note of the corresponding installation regulations for Ex applica-
tions. In particular, make sure that no potential equalisation currents ow 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 a display and adjustment module is installed, remove it by turn­ing it to the left.
3. Loosen compression nut of the cable entry
4. Remove approx. 10 cm (4 in) of the cable mantle, strip approx. 1 cm (0.4 in) of insulation from the ends of the individual wires
5. Insert the cable into the sensor through the cable entry
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
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Fig. 7: Connection steps 6 and 7
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
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Housing overview
10. Connect the screen to the internal ground terminal, connect the outer ground terminal to potential equalisation
11. Tighten the compression nut of the cable entry. The seal ring must completely encircle the cable
12. Screw the housing cover back on
The electrical connection is hence nished.

5.3 Wiring plan, single chamber housing

The following illustrations apply to the non-Ex as well as to the Ex-ia
version.
5
1 2
5
5
3
5
4
Fig. 8: Material versions, single chamber housing 1 Plastic
2 Aluminium 3 Stainless steel, investment casting 4 Stainless steel, electro-polished 5 Filter element for air pressure compensation of all material versions. Blind
plug with version IP 66/IP 68, 1 bar for Aluminium and stainless steel
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Electronics and connec­tion compartment
5 Connecting to power supply
Display
I²C
1
Wiring plan
4
12 5678
2
3
Fig. 9: Electronics and connection compartment, single chamber housing 1 Plug connector for VEGACONNECT (I²C interface)
2 Spring-loaded terminals for connection of the external indication VEGADIS
61 3 Ground terminal for connection of the cable screen 4 Spring-loaded terminals for voltage supply
Display
12 5 678
I2C
1
Fig. 10: Wiring plan, single chamber housing 1 Voltage supply, signal output

5.4 Wiring plan, double chamber housing

The following illustration apply to non-Ex as well as Ex ia versions.
The Exd version is described in the next subchapter.
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Housing overview
1 2 3
Electronics compartment
4
Fig. 11: Double chamber housing 1 Housing cover, connection compartment
2 Blind plug or plug M12 x 1 for VEGADIS 61 (optional) 3 Housing cover, electronics compartment 4 Filter element for air pressure compensation 5 Cable gland
Display
I2C
12 5678
3
Fig. 12: Electronics compartment, double chamber housing 1 Plug connector for VEGACONNECT (I²C interface)
2 Internal connection cable to the connection compartment 3 Terminals for VEGADIS 61
5
1
2
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Connection compartment
5 Connecting to power supply
Wiring plan
Display
1
12
Fig. 13: Connection compartment, double chamber housing 1 Spring-loaded terminals for voltage supply
2 Plug connector for VEGACONNECT (I²C interface) 3 Ground terminal for connection of the cable screen
12
I2C
I2C
1
Fig. 14: Wiring plan, double chamber housing 1 Voltage supply, signal output
2
3
Housing overview
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5.5 Wiring plan, double chamber housing Ex d

1 2 3
4
Fig. 15: Double chamber housing 1 Housing cover, connection compartment
2 Blind plug or plug M12 x 1 for VEGADIS 61 (optional) 3 Housing cover, electronics compartment 4 Filter element for air pressure compensation 5 Cable gland
5
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Electronics compartment
Connection compartment
Display
I2C
12 5678
3
Fig. 16: Electronics compartment, double chamber housing 1 Plug connector for VEGACONNECT (I²C interface)
2 Internal connection cable to the connection compartment 3 Terminals for VEGADIS 61
1
12
1
2
22
2
Fig. 17: Connection compartment, Ex-d double chamber housing 1 Spring-loaded terminals for power supply and cable screen
2 Ground terminal for connection of the cable screen
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Wiring plan
Wire assignment, con­nection cable
5 Connecting to power supply
12
1
Fig. 18: Wiring plan, Ex-d double chamber housing 1 Voltage supply, signal output

5.6 Wiring plan - version IP 66/IP 68, 1 bar

1
2
Fig. 19: Wire assignment, connection cable 1 brown (+) and blue (-) to power supply or to the processing system
2 Shielding
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6 Set up with the display and adjustment module PLICSCOM

6 Set up with the display and adjustment
module PLICSCOM

6.1 Short description

Function/Conguration
Mount/Dismount display and adjustment module
The display and adjustment module is used for measured value
display, adjustment and diagnosis. It can be mounted in the following housing versions and instruments:
All sensors of the plics® instrument family, in the single as well as
•
in the double chamber housing (optionally in the electronics or
connection compartment)
External display and adjustment unit VEGADIS 61
•
From a hardware version …- 01 or higher of PLICSCOM as well as a hardware version …- 01, 03 or higher of the corresponding sensor, an integrated backlight can be switched on via the adjustment menu. The hardware version is stated on the type label of the PLICSCOM or the sensor electronics.
Note:
You can nd detailed information on the adjustment in the operating instructions manual "Display and adjustment module".

6.2 Insert display and adjustment module

The display and adjustment module can be inserted into the sensor
and removed again at any time. It is not necessary to interrupt the power supply.
Proceed as follows:
1. Unscrew the housing cover
2. Place the display and adjustment module in the desired position
on the electronics (you can choose any one of four dierent posi­tions - each displaced by 90°)
3. Press the display and adjustment module onto the electronics
and turn it to the right until it snaps in.
4. Screw housing cover with inspection window tightly back on Removal is carried out in reverse order. The display and adjustment module is powered by the sensor, an ad-
ditional connection is not necessary.
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Fig. 20: Insert display and adjustment module
Note:
If you intend to retrot the instrument with a display and adjustment module for continuous measured value indication, a higher cover with an inspection glass is required.

6.3 Adjustment system

Key functions
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Fig. 21: Display and adjustment elements 1 LC display
2 Indication of the menu item number 3 Adjustment keys
[OK] key:
•
– Move to the menu overview – Conrm selected menu – Edit parameter
2
1.1
3
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– Save value
[->] key to select:
•
– Menu change – Select list entry – Select editing position
[+] key:
•
– Change value of the parameter
[ESC] key:
•
– Interrupt input – Jump to next higher menu
Adjustment system
Switch-on phase
Address setting
Parameter adjustment
The sensor is adjusted via the four keys of the display and adjust-
ment module. The LC display indicates the individual menu items. The functions of the individual keys are shown in the above illustration. Approx. 10 minutes after the last pressing of a key, an automatic reset to measured value indication is triggered. Any values not conrmed with [OK] will not be saved.

6.4 Setup steps

After VEGACAL 63 is connected to voltage supply or after voltage recurrence, the instrument carries out a self-check for approx. 30 seconds. The following steps are carried out:
Internal check of the electronics
•
Indication of the instrument type, the rmware as well as the sen-
•
sor TAGs (sensor designation)
Status byte goes briey to fault value
•
Then the current measured value will be displayed and the corre­sponding digital output signal will be outputted to the cable.
Before starting the actual parameter adjustment of a Probus PA sensor, the address setting must rst be carried out. You will nd a detailed description in the operating instructions manual of the display and adjustment module or in the online help of PACTware or DTM.
VEGACAL 63 measures the capacitance of the respective product. To
display the actual level of the product, an allocation of the measured capacitance to the percentage height must be carried out. For this adjustment, the capacitance is entered with emptied and lled vessel.
If the vessel cannot be emptied or lled completely, you can carry out the adjustment also with two known levels - for example with 10 % and 90 %. The dierence between the empty and full adjustment values should be as large as possible.
The actual level can then be calculated on the basis of these settings. VEGACAL 63 must be installed. A change of level is necessary for
this adjustment.
1)
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1)
The values correspond to the actual measured level as well as to the settings
already carried out, e.g. default setting.
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In the main menu item "Basic adjustment", the individual submenu items should be selected one after the other and provided with the correct parameter values.
Tip:
If the display and adjustment module remains on the probe as a display, we recommend saving the sensor data in the display and adjustment module.
Use the function "Copy sensor data". Start your parameter adjustment with the following menu items of the
basic adjustment:
Carry out min. adjustment
To be on the safe side, note the adjustment values for full and empty.
If an adjustment procedure fails, it is not necessary to again carry out a level change.
These values can be helpful if the electronics has to be exchanged.
% Value
Empty adjustment
Full adjustment
Tab. 1: Adjustment protocol
Tip:
For min. adjustment the vessel should be as empty as possible, and for max. adjustment, as full as possible. If the vessel is already full, start with max. adjustment.
Note:
If possible, the vessel should be as empty as possible for min. adjust­ment.
Proceed as follows:
1. Move from the measured value display to the main menu by
pushing [OK].
Basic adjustment
▶
Display
Diagnostics
Service
Info
2. Select the menu item "Basic adjustment" with [->] and conrm
with [OK]. Now the menu item "Min. adjustment" is displayed.
Min. adjustment
0.00 %
=
0.0 pF
54.5 pF
3. Prepare the adjustment value for editing with [OK]. Move to the
selection window with [OK].
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Min. adjustment
Accept current measured
value?
Accept?
Edit?
4. Accept the current measured value or move to the editing window
with "Edit". To edit, set the cursor to the requested position with [->]. Set the requested % value with [+] and save with [OK]. The cursor jumps to the capacitance value.
5. Enter the current capacitance value in pF (displayed below) for
the empty vessel corresponding to the percentage value.
6. Save the settings with [OK] and move to "Max. adjustment" with
[->].
Carry out max. adjust­ment
Damping
Fill the vessel to the highest possible level.
Note:
For max. adjustment, the vessel should be as full as possible. This will make the calibration more accurate.
Proceed as follows:
Max. adjustment
100.00 %
=
1000 pF
327.4 pF
1. Prepare the adjustment value for editing with [OK]. Move to the
selection window with [OK].
Min. adjustment
Accept current measured
value?
Accept?
Edit?
2. Accept the current measured value or move to the editing window
with "Edit". To edit, set the cursor to the requested position with [->]. Set the requested % value with [+] and save with [OK]. The cursor jumps to the capacitance value.
3. Enter the current capacitance value in pF (displayed below) for
the full vessel corresponding to the percentage value.
4. Save the settings with [OK].
To suppress uctuations in the measured value display, e. g. caused
by an agitated product surface, a damping can be set. This time can be between 0 and 999 seconds. Keep in mind that the reaction time of the entire measurement will then be longer and the sensor will react to measured value changes with a delay. In general, a period of a few seconds is sucient to smooth the measured value display.
Damping
0 s
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Enter the requested parameters via the appropriate keys, save your settings and jump to the next menu item with the [->] key.
Linearization curve
Sensor-TAG
A linearisation is necessary for all vessels in which the vessel volume does not increase linearly with the level - e.g. in a horizontal cylindri­cal or spherical tank - and the indication or output of the volume is required. Corresponding linearisation curves are preprogrammed for these vessels. They represent the correlation between the level per­centage and vessel volume. By activating the appropriate curve, the volume percentage of the vessel is displayed correctly. If the volume should not be displayed in percent but e.g. in l or kg, a scaling can be also set in the menu item "Display".
Linearization curve
Linear
Enter the requested parameters via the appropriate keys, save your settings and jump to the next menu item with the [->] key.
Caution:
Note the following if the VEGACAL 63 with corresponding approval is used as part of an overll protection system according to WHG (Water Resources Act):
If a linearization curve is selected, the measuring signal is no longer necessarily linear to the lling height. This must be considered by the user especially when adjusting the switching point on the limit signal
transmitter.
In this menu item you can enter an unambiguous designation for the sensor, e.g. the measurement loop name or the tank or product des­ignation. In digital systems and in the documentation of larger plants, a singular designation should be entered for exact identication of individual measuring points.
Sensor-TAG
Sensor
Optional settings
Reset
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With this menu item, the Basic adjustment is nished and you can now jump to the main menu with the [ESC] key.
Additional adjustment and diagnosis options such as e.g. scaling, simulation or trend curve presentation are shown in the following menu schematic. You will nd a detailed description of these menu items in the operating instructions manual "Display and adjustment module".
Basic adjustment
If the function "Reset" is carried out, the sensor resets all settings to default.
The following values will be reset:
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Function Resetvalue
Max. adjustment 3000 pF
Min. adjustment 0 pF
Damping ti 0 s
Linearization Linear
Sensor-TAG Sensor
Display PA-Out 1
Channel (PV) lin %
Additional PA value (PV) lin %
Out-Scale-Unit %
PV Out-Scale 0.00 lin-% = 0.0 %
Information:
All additional settings are reset to the standard values of the Probus PA specication.
Special parameters
All special parameters are reset to delivery status.
Peak value
The min. and max. values are reset to the actual value.

6.5 Menu schematic

Basic adjustment
Basic adjustment 1
▶
Display
Diagnostics
Service
Info
100.0 lin-% = 100 %
Sensor address 1.1
000
Channel 1.5
PV lin. value
30
Min. adjustment 1.2
0.00 %
=
0.0 pF
82.5 pF
Damping 1.6
0 s
Max. adjustment 1.3
100.00 %
=
1000.0 pF
327.4 pF
Sensor-TAG 1.7
Sensor
Linearization curve 1.4
Linear
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▶
Diagnostics
Service
Info
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Displayed value 2.1
Primary Value
Diagnostics
Basic adjustment 3 Display
Diagnostics
▶
Service
Info
Peak value 3.1
Capacit. min.: 65.7 pF
Capacit. max.: 782.4 pF
Service
Basic adjustment 4 Display
Diagnostics
Service
▶
Info
Additional PA value 4.1
Secondary Value 1
Backlight 2.4
Switchedo
Sensor status 3.2
OK
Out-Scale-Unit 4.2
▼
Volume
hl
Trend recording 3.3
Presentation of the trend
curve
PV-Out-Scale Min. 4.3
0 % = 5.0 hl
100 % = 5000.0 hl
Simulation 4.4
Start simulation?
Reset 4.5
Select reset?
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German
Copy sensor data 4.7
Copy sensor data?
PIN 4.8
Enable?
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Info
Basic adjustment 5 Display
Diagnostics
Service
Info
▶
Instrument type 5.1
VEGACAL 6x
Serial number
12345678
Date of manufacture 5.2
06. February 2012
Software version
1.30
Last change using PC 5.3
05. March 2012
Sensor characteristics 5.4
Display now?

6.10 Saving the parameter adjustment data

We recommended noting the adjusted data, e.g. in this operating instructions manual, and archiving them afterwards. They are thus available for multiple use or service purposes.
If VEGACAL 63 is equipped with a display and adjustment module, the most important data can be read out of the sensor into the display and adjustment module. The procedure is described in the operating instructions manual "Display and adjustment module" in the menu item "Copy sensor data". The data remain there permanently even if the sensor power supply fails.
If it is necessary to exchange the sensor, the display and adjustment module is inserted into the replacement instrument and the data are written into the sensor under the menu item "Copy sensor data".
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7 Set up with PACTware and other
adjustment programs

7.1 Connect the PC

VEGACONNECTdirectly
on the sensor
VEGACONNECTexter­nally
2
1
3
Fig. 22: Connection of the PC via VEGACONNECT directly to the sensor 1 USB cable to the PC
2 VEGACONNECT 3 Sensor
1
2
TWIST
LOCK
OPEN
3
4
USB
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2 I²C connection cable of VEGACONNECT 3 VEGACONNECT 4 USB cable to the PC
Necessary components:
VEGACAL 63
•
PC with PACTware and suitable VEGA DTM
•
VEGACONNECT
•
Power supply unit or processing system
•
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7.2 Parameter adjustment with PACTware

Further setup steps are described in the operating instructions manual "DTM Collection/PACTware" attached to each CD and which can also be downloaded from our homepage. A detailed description is available in the online help of PACTware and the VEGA DTMs.
Note:
Keep in mind that for setup of VEGACAL 63, DTM-Collection in the actual version must be used.
All currently available VEGA DTMs are included as a DTM Collection on a CD. They can be purchased for a token fee from the responsible VEGA agency. In addition, the actual PACTware version is also avail­able on this CD.
In addition, this DTM Collection incl. the basic version of PACT­ware can be downloaded free of charge from the Internet. Move via www.vega.com and "Downloads" to "Software".

7.3 Parameter adjustment with AMS™ and PDM

For VEGA sensors, instrument descriptions for the adjustment programs AMS™ and PDM are available as DD or EDD. The instru­ment descriptions are already implemented in the current versions of AMS™ and PDM.
For older versions of AMS™ and PDM, a free-of-charge download is available via Internet. Move via www.vega.com and "Downloads" to "Software".

7.4 Saving the parameter adjustment data

It is recommended to document or save the parameter adjustment data. That way they are available for multiple use or service purposes.
The VEGA DTM Collection and PACTware in the licensed, profession­al version provide suitable tools for systematic project documentation and storage.
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8 Maintenance and fault rectication
8 Maintenanceandfaultrectication

8.1 Maintenance

If the instrument is used properly, no special maintenance is required in normal operation.
8.2 Rectifyfaults
The operator of the system is responsible for taking suitable meas-
ures to rectify faults.
Failure reasons
Faultrectication
Faultrectication
CheckingProbusPA
VEGACAL 63 oers maximum reliability. Nevertheless, faults can oc-
cur during operation. These may be caused by the following, e.g.:
Sensor
•
Process
•
Voltage supply
•
Signal processing
•
The rst measures to be taken are to check the output signals as well
as to evaluate the error messages via the display and adjustment module. The procedure is described below. Further comprehensive diagnostics can be carried out on a PC with the software PACTware and the suitable DTM. In many cases, the causes can be determined and the faults rectied this way.
The rst measures to be taken are to check the output signals as well
as to evaluate the error messages via the display and adjustment module. The procedure is described below. Further comprehensive diagnostics can be carried out on a PC with the software PACTware and the suitable DTM. In many cases, the causes can be determined and the faults rectied this way.
The following table describes possible errors and helps to remove
them:
Error Cause Rectication
When an addi­tional instrument is connected, the segment fails.
Wrong pres-
entation of the measured value in
Simatic S5
In Simatic S7 the
measured value is always present­ed as 0
Max. supply current of the seg­ment coupler exceeded
Simatic S5 cannot interpret the num-
ber format IEEE of the measured value
Only four bytes are consistently loaded in the PLC
Measure the current consumption, re­duce size of segment
Insert converting component from Sie-
mens
Use function component SFC 14 to load 5 bytes consistently
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8 Maintenance and fault rectication
Error Cause Rectication
Measured val­ue on the display and adjustment module does not correspond to the value in the PLC
No connection be­tween PLC and PA network
Instrument does not appear during
connection setup
In Ex applications, the regulations for the wiring of intrinsically safe circuits must be observed.
Error messages via the display and adjustment module
Error Cause Rectication
E013 no measured val-
E017 Adjustment span
E036 no operable sen-
E113 Communication
The menu item
"Display - Display value" is not set to
"PA-Out"
Incorrect adjust­ment of the bus parameter and the segment coupler­dependent baud
rate
Probus DP cable pole-reversed
Incorrect termi­nation
Instrument not
connected to the segment, double assignment of an address
ue available
Shortcircuit in the
probe, e.g. be­cause of moisture
in the housing
too small
sor software
conict
Check values and correct, if neces-
sary
Check data and correct, if necessary
Check cable and correct, if necessary
Check termination at the beginning and end points of the bus and termi­nate, if necessary, according to the specication
Check and correct, if necessary
– Probe insulation damaged, short-
circuit due to permeating, conduc­tive medium
– Exchange the instrument or send it
in for repair
– Remove the electronics module out
of the probe and check the resistor between the two marked plug con­nections according to the gure in paragraph "Check the resistance in the probe".
– There should be no contact
between any of the connections (high resistance)
– If there is still a connection -
exchange the instrument or return it for repair
Carry out a fresh adjustment and in­crease the distance between min. and max. adjustment
Carry out a software update or send instrument for repair
Exchange the instrument or send it in for repair
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Reactionafterfaultrecti­cation
Sensor serial number
Assignment
Depending on the reason for the fault and the measures taken, the steps described in chapter "Set up" may have to be carried out again.

8.3 Exchanging the electronics module

If the electronics module is defective, it can be replaced by the user. In Ex applications only one instrument and one electronics module
with respective Ex approval may be used. If there is no electronics module available on site, one can be ordered
from the VEGA agency serving you.
The new electronics module must be loaded with the order data of the
sensor. These are the options:
At the factory by VEGA
•
Or on site by the user
•
In both cases, the sensor serial number is needed. The serial num­bers are stated on the type label of the instrument or on the delivery
note.
Information:
When loading on site, rst of all the order data must be downloaded from the Internet (see operating instructions manual "Electronics module").
The electronics modules are adapted to the respective sensor and
dier in their signal output or in their power supply. You can nd a suit­able electronics module in the following overview.
The oscillators dier only in their signal output and are suitable for all
series 60 sensors.
The following types are available:
CL-E60H (4 … 20 mA/HART)
•
CL-E60P (Probus PA)
•
CL-E60F (Foundation Fieldbus)
•
In Ex applications only an electronics module with respective Ex ap­proval may be used.
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8.4 How to proceed in case of repair

You can nd a repair form as well as detailed information on how to proceed under www.vega.com/downloads and "Formsandcerti- cates".
By doing this you help us carry out the repair quickly and without hav­ing to call back for needed information.
If a repair is necessary, please proceed as follows:
Print and ll out one form per instrument
•
Clean the instrument and pack it damage-proof
•
Attach the completed form and, if need be, also a safety data
•
sheet outside on the packaging
Please contact for the return shipment the agency serving you. You
•
can nd the agency on our home page www.vega.com.
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9 Dismounting

9 Dismounting

9.1 Dismounting steps

Warning:
Before dismounting, be aware of dangerous process conditions such as e.g. pressure in the vessel or pipeline, high temperatures, cor­rosive or toxic products etc.
Take note of chapters "Mounting" and "Connecting to power supply" and carry out the listed steps in reverse order.

9.2 Disposal

The instrument consists of materials which can be recycled by spe­cialised recycling companies. We use recyclable materials and have designed the parts to be easily separable.
WEEE directive 2002/96/EG
This instrument is not subject to the WEEE directive 2002/96/EG and the respective national laws. Pass the instrument directly on to a spe­cialised recycling company and do not use the municipal collecting points. These may be used only for privately used products according to the WEEE directive.
Correct disposal avoids negative eects on humans and the environ­ment and ensures recycling of useful raw materials.
Materials: see chapter "Technical data" If you have no way to dispose of the old instrument properly, please
contact us concerning return and disposal.
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10 Supplement

10 Supplement

10.1 Technical data

General data
Material 316L corresponds to 1.4404 or 1.4435 Materials, wetted parts
Ʋ Process tting - thread 316L Ʋ Process tting - ange 316L Ʋ Process seal Klingersil C-4400 Ʋ insulation (fully insulated) PTFE, PE Ʋ Probe (rod fully insulated:
ø 12 mm/0.472 in)
Ʋ Probe (rod fully insulated:
ø 16 mm/0.63 in)
Materials, non-wetted parts
Ʋ Plastic housing plastic PBT (Polyester) Ʋ Aluminium die-casting housing Aluminium die-casting AlSi10Mg, powder-coated - basis:
Ʋ Stainless steel housing - precision
casting
Ʋ Stainless steel housing, electropol-
ished
Ʋ Seal between housing and housing
cover
Ʋ Ground terminal 316L
Process ttings
Ʋ Pipe thread, cylindrical (DIN 3852-A) G½ A, G¾ A, G1 A, G1½ A Ʋ American pipe thread, conical
(ASME B1.20.1)
Ʋ Flanges DIN from DN 25, ANSI from 1"
Weight
Ʋ Instrument weight (depending on
process tting)
Ʋ Rod weight: ø 10 mm (0.394 in) 400 g/m (4 oz/ft) Ʋ Rod weight: ø 16 mm (0.63 in) 1100 g/m (12 oz/ft)
Sensor length (L)
Ʋ Process tting: thread and anges 0.1 … 6 m (0.328 … 19.69 ft) Ʋ Process tting: Flanges - PTFE plated 0.15 … 6 m (0.492 … 19.69 ft)
Max. lateral lod - rod: ø 10 mm (0.394 in) 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft) Max. lateral load - rod: ø 16 mm (0.63 in) 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft) Torque of the ange screws (min.) 60 Nm (44.25 lbf ft)
316L
316L
Polyester
316L
316L
NBR (stainless steel housing, precision casting), silicone (aluminium/plastic housing; stainless steel housing, electropolished)
½ NPT, ¾ NPT, 1 NPT, 1½ NPT
0.8 … 4 kg (0.18 … 8.82 lbs)
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Max. torque (process tting - thread) -
100 Nm (73 lbf ft)
rod: ø 10 mm (0.394 in) Max. torque (process tting - thread) -
100 Nm (73 lbf ft)
rod: ø 16 mm (0.63 in)
Output variable
Output signal digital output signal, format according to IEEE-754 Sensor address 126 (default setting) Current value 10 mA, ±0.5 mA Damping (63 % of the input variable) 0 … 999 s, adjustable
Input variable
Measured variable Level of liquids Measuring principle phase-selective admittance processing (PSA) Measuring range 0 … 3000 pF Measuring frequency 270 kHz
Accuracy(accordingtoDINEN60770-1)
Reference conditions according to DIN EN 61298-1
Ʋ Temperature +18 … +30 °C (+64 … +86 °F) Ʋ Relative humidity 45 … 75 % Ʋ Air pressure 860 … 1060 mbar/86 … 106 kPa (12.5 … 15.4 psig)
Temperature error
Ʋ < 120 pF < 1 pF Ʋ > 120 pF 1 % of the current measured value
Linearity error < 0.25 % of the complete measuring range
Ambient conditions
Ambient, storage and transport tempera-
-40 … +80 °C (-40 … +176 °F)
ture
Process conditions
Process pressure
Ʋ Threaded versions -1 … 64 bar/-100 … 6400 kPa (-14.5 … 928 psig), de-
pending on the process tting
Ʋ Flange version -1 … 64 bar/-100 … 6400 kPa (-14.5 … 928 psig), de-
pending on the process tting
Ʋ Flange version ≥ 3"/DN 80, plated -0.4 … 64 bar/-40 … 6400 kPa (-5.8 … 928 psig), de-
pending on the process tting
Process temperature VEGACAL 63 of 316L
Ʋ Insulation PE -40 … +80 °C (-40 … +176 °F) Ʋ Insulation PTFE -50 … +150 °C (-58 … +302 °F)
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Process temperature (thread or ange
-50 … +200 °C (-58 … +392 °F) temperature) with temperature adapter (option with PTFE)
2
80°C
(176°F)
40°C
(104°F)
0°C
(32°F)
-50°C
(-58°F)
-40°C
(-40°F)
Fig. 24: Ambient temperature - Process temperature 1 Process temperature
2 Ambient temperature 3 Temperature range with temperature adapter
(122°F)
50°C
100°C
(212°F)
150°C
(302°F)
3
200°C
(392°F)
1
Dielectric constant ≥ 1.5
Electromechanical data - version IP 66/IP 67 and IP 66/IP 68; 0.2 bar
Cable entry/plug
2)
Ʋ Single chamber housing – 1 x cable gland M20 x 1.5 (cable: ø 5 … 9 mm), 1 x
blind plug M20 x 1.5
or:
– 1 x closing cap M20 x 1.5; 1 x blind plug M20 x 1.5
or:
– 1 x closing cap ½ NPT, 1 x blind plug ½ NPT
or:
– 1␣x plug (depending on the version), 1␣x blind stopper
M20␣x␣1.5
Ʋ Double chamber housing – 1 x cable entry M20 x 1.5 (cable: ø 5 … 9 mm), 1 x
blind plug M20 x 1.5; 1 x blind plug M16 x 1.5 or optionally available with 1 x plug M12 x 1 for external display and adjustment unit
or:
– 1 x closing cap ½ NPT, 1 x blind plug ½ NPT, 1 x blind
plug M16 x 1.5 or optionally 1 x plug M12 x 1 for exter­nal display and adjustment unit
or:
– 1 x plug (depending on the version), 1 x blind plug
M20 x 1.5; 1 x blind plug M16 x 1.5 or optionally avail­able with 1 x plug M12 x 1 for external display and adjustment unit
Spring-loaded terminals for wire cross-
< 2.5 mm² (AWG 14)
section
2)
Depending on the version M12 x 1, according to DIN 43650, Harting, 7/8" FF.
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Electromechanicaldata-versionIP66/IP68(1bar)
Cable entry
Ʋ Single chamber housing 1 x IP 68 cable gland M20 x 1.5; 1 x blind plug M20 x 1.5 Ʋ Double chamber housing 1␣x IP␣68 cable gland M20␣x␣1.5; 1␣x blind stopper
M20␣x␣1.5; 1␣x blind stopper M16␣x␣1.5
Connection cable
Ʋ Wire cross-section 0.5 mm² (AWG 20) Ʋ Wire resistance < 0.036 Ω/m (0.011 Ω/ft) Ʋ Tensile strength < 1200 N (270 lbf) Ʋ Standard length 5 m (16.4 ft) Ʋ Max. length 1000 m (3280 ft) Ʋ Min. bending radius 25 mm (0.984 in) with 25 °C (77 °F) Ʋ Diameter approx. 8 mm (0.315 in) Ʋ Colour - standard PE Black Ʋ Colour - standard PUR Blue Ʋ Colour - Ex-version Blue
Display and adjustment module
Voltage supply and data transmission through the sensor Indication LC display in dot matrix Adjustment elements 4 keys
Protection rating
Ʋ unassembled IP 20 Ʋ mounted into the sensor without cover IP 40
Material
Ʋ Housing ABS Ʋ Inspection window Polyester foil
Voltage supply
Operating voltage
Ʋ Non-Ex instrument 9 … 32 V DC Ʋ Ex-ia instrument 9 … 24 V DC Ʋ Ex-d instrument 16 … 32 V DC
Operating voltage with illuminated display and adjustment module
Ʋ Non-Ex instrument 12 … 32 V DC Ʋ Ex-ia instrument 12 … 24 V DC Ʋ Ex-d instrument 20 … 32 V DC
Power supply by/max. number of sensors
Ʋ DP/PA segment coupler max. 32 (max. 10 with Ex) Ʋ VEGALOG 571 EP card max. 15 (max. 10 with Ex)
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Electrical protective measures
Protection, depending on housing version
Ʋ Plastic housing IP 66/IP 67 Ʋ Aluminium housing, stainless steel
IP 66/IP 68 (0.2 bar)
3)
housing - investment casting, stain-
less steel housing - electro-polished
Ʋ Aluminium and stainless housing, in-
IP 66/IP 68 (1 bar)
vestment casting (optionally available) Overvoltage category III Protection class II
Approvals
Instruments with approvals can have dierent technical data depending on the version. For that reason the associated approval documents of these instruments have to be carefully
noted. They are part of the delivery or can be downloaded under www.vega.com via "VEGA Tools" and "serial number search" as well as via "Downloads" and "Approvals".
10.2 ProbusPA
Instrumentmasterle
The instrument master le (GSD) contains the characteristic data of the Probus PA instrument. These data are, e.g. the permissible transmission rates as well as information on diagnostics values and the format of the measured value outputted by the PA instrument.
A bitmap le is also provided for the Probus network planning tool. This le is installed automati­cally when the GSD le is integrated. The bitmap le is used for symbolic indication of the PA instru­ment in the conguration tool.
Ident number
Each Probus instrument gets an unambiguous ident number (ID number) from the Probus user organisation (PNO). This ID number is also included in the name of the GSD le. For VEGACAL 63 the ID number is 0x076E(hex) and the GSD le CL__076E.GSD. Optionally to this manufacturer­specic GSD le, PNO provides also a general so-called prole-specic GSD le. For VEGACAL 63 you have to use the general GSD le PA139700.GSD. If the general GSD le is used, the sensor must be set to the prole-specic ident number via the DTM software. By default, the sensor oper­ates with the manufacturer-specic ID number.
Cyclicaldatatrac
The master class 1 (e.g. PLC) cyclically reads out measured values from the sensor during opera­tion. The below block diagram below shows which data can be accessed by the PLC.
3)
A suitable cable is the prerequisite for maintaining the protection rating.
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Sensor
characteristics
pF
Min-Max
adjustment
Linearization
% Lin%
TB
Secondary
Value 2
Source for
scaling
Select additional cyclic
value
Fig. 25: VEGACAL 63: Block diagram with AI (PA-OUT) value and additional cyclical value TB Transducer Block
FB Function Block
Damping
t
Secondary
Value 1
i
AlarmsScaling
Primary
Value
Failure
mode
PROFIBUS PA-output
Target
Mode
PA-Out
FB
Module of the PA sensors
For the cyclic data trac, VEGACAL 63 provides the following modules:
AI (PA-OUT)
•
– PA-OUT value of the FB1 after scaling
Additional Cyclic Value
•
– Additional cyclical value (depending on the source)
Free Place
•
– This module must be used if a value should not be used in the data telegram of the cyclical
data trac (e.g. replacement of the Additional Cyclic Value)
A maximum of three modules can be active. By means of the conguration software of the Probus master you can determine the conguration of the cyclical data telegram with these modules. The procedure depends on the respective conguration software.
Note:
The modules are available in two versions:
Short for Probus master supporting only one "Identier Format" byte, e.g. Allen
•
Bradley Long for Probus master only supporting the "Identier Format" byte, e.g. Siemens
•
S7-300/400
Examplesoftelegramconguration
In the following you will see how the modules can be combined and how the appendant data tel­egram is structured.
Example 1 (standard setting) with distance value and additional cyclical value:
AI (PA-OUT)
•
Additional Cyclic Value
•
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Byte-No.
1234 5
(FB1)
(FB1)
Byte-No.
Format
Value
1234 5 6789 10
IEEE-754-
Floating point value
PA-OUT
(FB1)
Status
Status
(FB1)
IEEE-754-
Floating point value
Additional Cyclic
Value
Status
Status
Example 2 with distance value without additional cyclical value:
AI (PA-OUT)
•
Free Place
•
Format
Value
IEEE-754-
Floating point value
PA-OUT
Status
Status
Data format of the output signal
Byte0
Byte4
Byte3
Status Value (IEEE-754)
Fig. 28: Data format of the output signal
The status byte corresponds to prole 3.0 "Probus PA Prole for Process Control Devices" coded. The status "Measured value OK" is coded as 80 (hex) (Bit7 = 1, Bit6 … 0 = 0).
The measured value is transferred as a 32 bit oating point number in the IEEE-754 format.
Byte n
Bit
6
7
2
Bit
Bit
4
5
6543
2
2
Exponent
Bit
3 2
Bit
7
VZ
Sign
Bit
Byte2
Bit
2 2
Byte1
Bit
Bit
Bit
0
1
210-1
2
2
Bit
Bit
7
6
5
2
2
2
Byte n+1
Bit
Bit
4
-2-3-4-5-6 -7
2
Bit
Bit
Bit
3
2
1
2
2
2
Significant
Byte n+2
Bit
7
0
2
2
Bit
Bit
6
-8
2
Bit
Bit
4
5
-9
-10 -11
2
2
Bit
Bit
Bit
Bit 3 2
0
2
1
-12
-13
-14 -15
2
2
2
Significant
Byte n+3 Bit
Bit
7
6
-16
2
2
Bit
Bit
-17
Bit
Bit
4
5
-19
-18
2
2
Bit
3
2
1
0
-20
-22
-21
2
2
2
2
Significant
-23
(Exponent - 127)
VZ
Value = (-1)
Fig. 29: Data format of the measured value
2
(1 + Significant)
Coding of the status byte associated with the PA output value
Status code
0x00 bad - non-specic Flash-Update active
0x04 bad - conguration error – Adjustment error
0x0C bad - sensor failure – Hardware error
0x10 bad - sensor failure – Measured value generation error
0x1f bad - out of service constant "Out of Service" mode switched on
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Probusstandard
Possible cause
– Conguration error with PV-Scale (PV-Span too small) – Unit irregularity – Error in the linearization table
– Converter error – Leakage pulse error – Trigger error
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Status code
0x44 uncertain - last unstable value Failsafe replacement value (Failsafe-Mode = "Last value" and al-
0x48 uncertain substitute set – Switch on simulation
0x4c uncertain - initial value Failsafe replacement value (Failsafe-Mode = "Last valid value" and
0x51 uncertain - sensor; conversion
0x52 uncertain - sensor; conversion
0x80 good (non-cascade) - OK OK
0x84 good (non-cascade) - active
0x89 good (non-cascade) - active ad-
0x8a good (non-cascade) - active ad-
0x8d good (non-cascade) - active crit-
0x8e good (non-cascade) - active crit-
Description according to
Probusstandard
not accurate - low limited
not accurate - high limited
block alarm
visory alarm - low limited
visory alarm - high limited
ical alarm - low limited
ical alarm - high limited
Possible cause
ready valid measured value since switching on)
– Failsafe replacement value (Failsafe-Mode = "Fsafe value")
no valid measured value since switching on)
Sensor value < lower limit
Sensor value > upper limit
Static revision (FB, TB) changed (10 sec. active, after the parame­ter of the static category has been written)
Lo-Alarm
Hi-Alarm
Lo-Lo-Alarm
Hi-Hi-Alarm
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10.3 Dimensions

HousinginprotectionIP66/IP68(0.2bar)
~ 69 mm
M20x1,5/ ½ NPT
(2.72")
ø 77 mm
(3.03")
1
")
32
/
13
112 mm (4
~ 116 mm (4.57")
½ NPT
ø 84 mm (3.31")
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~ 87 mm (3.43")
M16x1,5
116 mm (4.57")
M20x1,5M20x1,5/
M20x1,5/ ½ NPT
ø 84 mm
(3.31")
3
120 mm (4.72")
M20x1,5/ ½ NPT
~ 59 mm
(2.32")
ø 80 mm
(3.15")
4
112 mm (4.41")
~ 69 mm
M20x1,5/ ½ NPT
(2.72")
ø 77 mm
(3.03")
5
~ 87 mm (3.43")
M16x1,5
117 mm (4.61")
M20x1,5/ ½ NPT
ø 84 mm
(3.31")
6
120 mm (4.72")
Fig. 30: Housing versions in protection IP 66/IP 68 (0.2 bar) - with integrated display and adjustment module the housing is 9 mm/0.35 in higher
1 Plastic housing 2 Aluminium housing 3 Aluminium double chamber housing 4 Stainless steel housing, electropolished 5 Stainless steel housing - precision casting 6 Stainless steel double chamber housing - precision casting
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HousinginprotectionIP66/IP68(1bar)
~ 103 mm
~ 150 mm (5.91")
ø 84 mm (3.31")
(4.06")
ø 77 mm
(3.03")
~ 105 mm (4.13")
ø 84 mm
(3.31")
M16x1,5
116 mm (4.57")
M20x1,5M20x1,5
M20x1,5
1
117 mm (4.61")
M20x1,5/
2
½ NPT
3
120 mm (4.72")
Fig.31:HousingversionsinprotectionIP␣66/IP␣68(1␣bar)-withintegrateddisplayandadjustmentmodulethe housingis9␣mm/0.35␣inhigher
1 Aluminium housing 2 Stainless steel housing - precision casting 2 Stainless steel double chamber housing - precision casting
(2.21")
56 mm
G 3/4 A, G 1 A, G 11/2 A
(0.86")
22 mm
L
Fig. 32: VEGACAL 63, threaded version G1 A (ISO 228 T1) L = Sensor length, see chapter "Technical data"
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108 mm (4.25")
L
ø 16 mm (0.63")
Fig. 34: VEGACAL 63, concentric tube, for example with small dielectric constant or for linearization L = Concentric tube length, see chapter "Technical data"
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10.4 Industrial property rights

VEGA product lines are global protected by industrial property rights. Further information see www.vega.com.
Only in U.S.A.: Further information see patent label at the sensor housing.
VEGA Produktfamilien sind weltweit geschützt durch gewerbliche Schutzrechte.
Nähere Informationen unter www.vega.com.
Les lignes de produits VEGA sont globalement protégées par des droits de propriété intellec­tuelle. Pour plus d'informations, on pourra se référer au site 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 www.vega.com.
Линии продукции фирмы ВЕГА защищаются по всему миру правами на интеллектуальную собственность. Дальнейшую информацию смотрите на сайте www.vega.com.
VEGA系列产品在全球享有知识产权保护。 进一步信息请参见网站<www.vega.com>。

10.5 Trademark

All the brands as well as trade and company names used are property of their lawful proprietor/
originator.
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Printing date:
All statements concerning scope of delivery, application, practical use and operat­ing conditions of the sensors and processing systems correspond to the information available at the time of printing. Subject to change without prior notice
© VEGA Grieshaber KG, Schiltach/Germany 2013
VEGA Grieshaber KG Am Hohenstein 113 77761 Schiltach Germany
Phone +49 7836 50-0 Fax +49 7836 50-201 E-mail: info.de@vega.com www.vega.com
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