Supplementary instructions
External housing
VEGACAP, VEGACAL
Document ID: 31085
Contents
Contents
1 About this document
1.1 Function ........................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Target group ..................................................................................................................... 3
1.3 Symbolism used ............................................................................................................... 3
2 For your safety
2.1 Authorised personnel ....................................................................................................... 4
2.2 Appropriate use ................................................................................................................ 4
2.3 Safety instructions for Ex areas ........................................................................................ 4
2.4 Environmental instructions ............................................................................................... 4
3 Product description
3.1 Conguration .................................................................................................................... 5
3.2 Principle of operation........................................................................................................ 6
3.3 Storage and transport....................................................................................................... 7
4 Mounting
4.1 General instructions ......................................................................................................... 8
4.2 Mounting preparations ..................................................................................................... 8
4.3 Mounting steps ................................................................................................................. 8
4.4 Mounting - external housing (instrument housing) ............................................................ 9
5 Connect the sensor to the external housing
5.1 Preparing the connection ............................................................................................... 10
5.2 Connection procedure .................................................................................................... 10
6 Setup
6.1 Setup .............................................................................................................................. 12
7 Maintenance
7.1 Instrument repair ............................................................................................................ 13
8 Dismounting
8.1 Dismounting steps.......................................................................................................... 14
8.2 Disposal ......................................................................................................................... 14
9 Supplement
9.1 Technical data ................................................................................................................ 15
9.2 Dimensions .................................................................................................................... 17
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1 About this document
1 About this document
1.1 Function
This supplementary manual, together with the attached operating
instructions manual, has all the information you need for quick setup
and safe operation. Please read this manual before you start setup.
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.
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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
An external housing is part of a sensor.
2.3 Safety instructions for Ex areas
PleasenotetheEx-specicsafetyinformationforinstallationandoperation in Ex areas. These safety instructions are part of the operating
instructions manual and come with the Ex-approved instruments.
2.4 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 pro-
tection.Theenvironmentmanagementsystemiscertiedaccording
to DIN EN ISO 14001.
Pleasehelpusfulllthisobligationbyobservingtheenvironmental
instructions in this manual:
Chapter "Storage and transport"
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Chapter "Disposal"
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Scope of delivery
3 Product description
3 Product description
3.1 Conguration
The scope of delivery encompasses:
Level sensor with external housing
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Documentation
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– a device operating instructions manual
– This supplementary operating instructions
– Exspecicsafetyinstructions(withExversions),ifnecessary
furthercerticates
Constituent parts
Version IP 68 (10 bar)
with metal housing
The instrument version "External housing" consists of a sensor housing and the instrument housing.
The metal sensor housing cannot be opened. The electrical connection must be carried out on the instrument housing.
The instrument housing consists of the base element, the screwed
cover for the electronics or connection compartment and the housing
socket.
With continuously measuring sensors, the screwed cover of the instrument housing is with or without inspection window for the display
and adjustment module PLICSCOM (depending on the order).
1
A
B
2
3
4
Fig. 1: Components of the external housing for plics® instruments, version IP 68
(10 bar), metal housing
A Sensor housing - IP 68 (10 bar)
B Instrument housing
1 Screw-on cover
2 Base element
3 Housing socket
4 Wall mounting plate
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3 Product description
Version IP 67 with metal
housing
Version IP 54 with BNC
plug
1
B
A
2
3
4
Fig. 2: Components of the external housing for plics® instruments, version IP 67,
metal housing
A Sensor housing - IP 67
B Instrument housing
1 Screw-on cover
2 Base element
3 Housing socket
4 Wall mounting plate
1
Area of application
6
B
2
3
A
Fig. 3: Components of the external housing for plics® instruments, version IP 54,
BNC plug
A Sensor housing - IP 54
B Instrument housing
1 Screw-on cover
2 Base element
3 Housing socket
4 Wall mounting plate
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3.2 Principle of operation
The external housing is suitable for the following plics sensors:
VEGACAL series 60
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Storage and transport
temperature
3 Product description
VEGACAP series 60.
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The external housing is not suitable for VEGACAL 69 and VEGACAP 69.
3.3 Storage and transport
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.
Storage and transport temperature see chapter "Supplement -
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Technical data - Ambient conditions"
Relative humidity 20 … 85 %
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4 Mounting
Tools
4 Mounting
4.1 General instructions
In the following cases, we recommend using an instrument version
with external housing:
if the standard housing is too big
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if strong vibrations can damage the electronics
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In Ex applications, only a housing with appropriate Ex approval must
be used.
4.2 Mounting preparations
The following tools are required for mounting the external housing.
Plastic housing:
Hexagon spanner size 4
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Fork wrench, wrench size 19
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Stainless steel housing:
Fork wrench, wrench size 8
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Fork wrench, wrench size 19
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Mounting material
Wall mounting - External
housing
We recommend using further material when mounting the wall mounting plate.
4 screws, depending on the mounting surface
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4.3 Mounting steps
1. Mark the holes according to the following drilling template
2. Depending on the mounting surface, fasten the wall mounting
plate with 4 screws
90 mm
(3.54")
70 mm
(2.76")
3mm
(0.12")
R 3,5 mm
(0.14")
(3.66")
(4.33")
93 mm
110 mm
Fig. 4: Hole pattern - wall mounting plate (external housing)
8 mm
(0.32")
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4 Mounting
Tip:
Mount the wall mounting plate in such a way that the cable gland of
the base points downward. Rain and condensation water can thus
draino.
The base of stainless steel can be displaced in 90° increments on the
wall mounting plate, the base of plastic by 180°.
Turn the cable gland of the electronics housing downward. The housing can be turned by 330° without the use of any tools.
Warning:
With the plastic housing, the four screws of the base may only be
screwedinhandtight.Exceedingthemax.torquespeciedinchapter
"Technical data" can damage the wall mounting plate.
4.4 Mounting - external housing (instrument
housing)
Mountthesensortothebottom,dependingontheprocesstting
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Note:
When mounting the sensor, note the instructions in the operating
instructions manual of the sensor.
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5 Connect the sensor to the external housing
5 Connect the sensor to the external
housing
5.1 Preparing the connection
Follow the instructions in the operating instructions manual of the
sensor.
5.2 Connection procedure
Note:
The metal sensor housing cannot be opened. The electrical connection must be carried out on the instrument housing.
1. Insert the cable end through the cable entry on the external housing (instrument housing)
Tip:
Only run the cable loosely. The connection cable can only be separated on the external housing (instrument housing) - except BNC plug.
If the sensor should be dismounted, the connection cable must be
free to take out the sensor.
1 2
1
3
2
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Fig. 5: Connection of the sensor in the socket housing
1 red - conductor
2 blue - screening
3 black - grounding
2. Connect the cables to the terminals in the socket housing.
The cables are numbered and cannot be interchanged. The
ground cable (black with ground marking) must be connected to
the ground screw.
Conductor (1) wire colour: red
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Screening (2) wire colour: blue
Grounding (3) wire colour: black
3. Tighten the compression nut of the cable entry. The seal ring must
completely encircle the cable
The electrical connection of the electronics module is described in the
operating instructions manual of the sensor.
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6 Setup
6 Setup
6.1 Setup
Setup is carried out according to the operating instructions manual of
the respective sensor.
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7 Maintenance
7.1 Instrument repair
If a repair of the instrument is necessary, please proceed as follows:
You can download a return form (23 KB) from our Internet homepage
www.vega.com under: "Downloads - Forms and certicates - Repair
form".
By doing this you help us carry out the repair quickly and without having to call back for needed information.
Printandlloutoneformperinstrument
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Clean the instrument and pack it damage-proof
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Attach the completed form and possibly also a safety data sheet to
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the instrument
Send the instrument to the address of the agency serving you. In
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Germany, send it to the company headquarters in Schiltach.
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8 Dismounting
8 Dismounting
8.1 Dismounting steps
Take note of chapters "Mounting" and "Connect sensor to the external
housing" and carry out the listed steps in reverse order.
8.2 Disposal
The instrument consists of materials which can be recycled by
specialised recycling companies. We have purposely designed the
electronic modules to be easily separable. Mark the instrument as
scrap and dispose of it according to national government regulations
(e.g. in Germany according to electronic scrap ordinance).
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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9.1 Technical data
Technical data
Followingyoundalldatadeviatingfromthestandardinstrument.Allothertechnicaldataare
speciedintheoperatinginstructionoftherespectivesensor.
General data
Material 316L corresponds to 1.4404 or 1.4435
Materials, non-wetted parts
Ʋ Sensor housing - metal housing IP 68
(10 bar)
Ʋ Sensor housing - metal housing IP 67 316L
Ʋ Sensor housing - BNC plug IP 54 316L
Ʋ External housing (instrument housing) plastic PBT (Polyester)
Ʋ Housing socket plastic PBT (Polyester)
Ʋ Wall mounting plate plastic PBT (Polyester)
Ʋ Seal between housing socket and wall
mounting plate
Ʋ Seal between housing and housing
cover (instrument version)
Ʋ Ground terminal 316L
Ʋ Connection cable FEP
Weights
Ʋ External plastic housing 660 g (23 oz)
Ʋ Sensor housing - IP 68 (10 bar) 1100 g (38 oz)
Ʋ Sensor housing - IP 67 400 g (14.1 oz)
Ʋ Sensor housing - IP 54 190 g (6.7 oz)
Processttings
Ʋ Sensor housing - IP 68 (10 bar) G¾, ¾ NPT, G1, 1 NPT, G1½, 1½ NPT
Ʋ Sensor housing - IP 67 G½, ½ NPT
Ʋ Sensor housing - IP 54 G½, ½ NPT
Cable length to the external housing 2 … 10 m (6.562 … 32.81 ft)
316L
TPE(xedconnected)
Silicone
Process conditions
Process pressure -1 … 63 bar/-100 … 6400 kPa (-14.5 … 928 psig)
Process temperature Depending on the sensor
Ambient temperature on the sensor
housing
Ambient temperature on the sensor
housing - with BNC plug connection
Ambient temperature on the connection
cable
Ambient, storage and transport temperature on the instrument housing
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-50 … +150 °C (-58 … +302 °F)
-50 … +100 °C (-58 … +212 °F)
-50 … +150 °C (-58 … +302 °F)
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Ʋ without PLICSCOM -40 … +80 °C (-40 … +176 °F)
Ʋ with PLICSCOM
1)
-20 … +70 °C (-4 … +158 °F)
Electromechanical data
Cable entry/plug
2)
Ʋ Instrument housing – 1 x cable gland M20 x 1.5 (cable: ø 6 … 12 mm), 2 x
blind plug M20 x 1.5
or:
– 1 x closing cap ½ NPT, 2 x blind plug ½ NPT
or:
– 1 x plug (depending on the version), 2 x blind plugs
M20 x 1.5
Ʋ Housing socket – 1 x cable entry M20 x 1.5 (cable: ø 6 … 12 mm)
Spring-loaded terminals for wire cross-section up to 2.5 mm² (AWG 14)
Electrical protective measures
Protection rating
Ʋ Metal housing (IP 68) IP 68 (10 bar)
Ʋ Metal housing (IP 67) IP 67
Ʋ BNC plug IP 54
Ʋ Instrument housing - Instrument
IP 66/IP 67
socket
1)
Only with VEGACAL.
2)
Depending on the version M12 x 1, according to ISO 4400, Harting, 7/8" FF.
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9.2 Dimensions
Sensor housing - Metal (IP 68) and external housing (instrument housing)
42mm
21
(1
/32")
")
64
/
ø 41,6
13
41
(1
/64")
132mm (5
")
16
/
5
(
ø 8mm
90mm (3 35/64")
110mm (4 21/64")
~ 66mm (2 19/32")
")
64
/
21
59mm (2
Fig. 6: Sensor housing - IP 68 (10 bar) and external housing (instrument housing)
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Sensor housing - Metal (IP 67) and external housing (instrument housing)
ø46 mm
13
(1
/16")
~ 43 mm
21
(1
53 mm
G½A
/32")
")
32
/
3
(2
SW 41 mm
(1 39/64")
")
/
5
(
ø 8mm
16
")
64
/
21
59 mm (2
90 mm (3 35/64")
110 mm (4 21/64")
~ 66 mm (2 19/32")
Fig. 7: Sensor housing - IP 67 and external housing (instrument housing)
Sensor housing - BNC plug (IP 54) and external housing (instrument housing)
")
16
/
5
(
ø 8 mm
")
4
/
3
70 mm
(2
SW 30 mm
(1 3/16")
G½A
~ 66 mm (2 19/32")
Fig. 8: Sensor housing - IP 54 and external housing (instrument housing)
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90 mm (3 35/64")
110 mm (4 21/64")
")
64
/
21
59 mm (2
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~ 69 mm
(2.72")
ø 77 mm
(3.03")
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M20x1,5/
½ NPT
112 mm (4.41")
Fig. 9: Housing versions - Instrument housing (with integrated PLICSCOM the housing is 9 mm/0.35 in higher)
1 Plastic housing
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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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