VEGA CONNECT3 User Manual
Operating Instructions
VEGACONNECT 3
Signal conditioning instruments
and communication
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out
Contents
1 About this document
1.1 Function . . .
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1.2 Target group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1.3 Symbolism used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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2 For your safety
2.1 Authorised personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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2.2 Appropriate use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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2.3 Warning about misuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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2.4 General safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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2.5 Safety approval markings and safety tips . . . . .
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2.6 CE conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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2.7 Safety instructions for Ex areas . . . . . . . . . . . .
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2.8 Environmental instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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3 Product description
3.1 Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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3.2 Principle of operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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3.3 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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3.4 Packaging, transport and storage . . . . . . . . . . .
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4 Connection
4.1 Connection to PC/Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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4.2 Connection of the sensor/signal conditioning
instrument. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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5 Connection examples
5.1 Connection via I²C interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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5.2 Connection via HART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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5.3 Connection via VBUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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6 Maintenance and fault rectification
6.1 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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6.2 Instrument repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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7 Dismounting
7.1 Dismounting steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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7.2 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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8 Supplement
8.1 Technical data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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8.2 Industrial property rights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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8.3 Trademark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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 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
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 malfunc-
tions 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.
l List
The dot set in
front indicates a list with no implied sequence.
à Action
This arrow indicates a
single action.
1 Sequence
Numbers set in front indicate successive steps in a procedure.
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2 For your safety
2.1 Authorised personnel
All operations descr
ibed in this operating instructions manual
must be carried out only by trained specialist personnel
authorised by the operator.
During work on and with the device the required personal
protection equipment must always be worn.
2.2 Appropriate use
VEGACONNECT 3 is an interface converter for connecting a
PC or modem to communication-capable VEGA instruments.
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.
Due to 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.
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 country-specific 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 troublefree operation of the instrument.
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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.
2.5 Safety approval markings and safety tips
The safety approval markings and safety tips on the device
must be observed.
2.6 CE conformity
The protection goals of the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC (EMC)
and the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC (LVD) are fulfilled.
Conformity has been judged according to the following
standards:
EMC: EN 61326: 1997
(electrical instruments for control technology and laboratory
use - EMC requirements)
l Emission: Class A
l Susceptibil
ity: Industrial
areas
LVD: EN 61010-1: 1993
(safety regulatio
ns for electrical measurement, control and
laboratory instruments - part 1: Gerneral requirements)
2.7 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 Exapproved instruments.
2.8 Environmental instructions
Protection of the environment is one of our most important
duties. That is why we have introduced an environment
management system with the goal of continuously improving
company environmental protection. The environment management system is certified according to DIN EN ISO 14001.
Please help us fulfil this obligation by observing the environmental instructions in this manual:
l Chapter "Packaging, transport
and storage"
l Chapter "Disposal"
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3 Product description
3.1 Configuration
The scope
of delivery encompasses:
l VEGACONNECT 3 interface converter
l I²C adapter
l HART adapter
l 2x
terminals for HART adapter
l Documentation
- this operating instructions manual
- Ex specific safety instructions (with Ex versions), if
necessary further certificates
VEGACONNECT 3 consists of the following components:
3
5
6
4
1
2
Fig. 1: VEGACONNECT 3
1 Socket for external voltage supply
2 RS232 interface
3 I²C connection for series 40/50
4 I²C adapter for plics
®
series
5 HART adapter
6 2x terminals for HART adapter
Scope of delivery
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3.2 Principle of operation
VEGACONNECT 3 is an interface converter for connecting
communication-capable VEGA instruments to the RS232
interface of a PC or modem. It can be also used as universal
HART modem for sensors of other manufacturers. For
parameter adjustment of these instruments, an adjustment
software such as PACTware™ with VEGA DTM or VEGA
Visual Operating (VVO) is required. The Visual VEGA software
can be used for remote enquiry of measured values.
VEGACONNECT 3 can be connected to the VEGA instruments listed below. All currently available protocol versions are
supported. These are: HART, Profibus PA, Foundation
Fieldbus, VBUS (optional).
l VEGAPULS radar
sensors
l VEGASON ultrasonic sensors
l VEGAFLEX guided microwave
l VEGABAR process pressure
transmitter
l Pressure transmitter D series
l Capacitive electrode EL/EK
l VEGADIS indicating instruments
l VEGAMET signal conditioning
instruments
VEGACONNECT 3 is available in two versions:
l CONNECT3.X: Standard version without VBUS int
erface
l CONNECT3.V: Version with additional VBUS interface
Two adapters and terminals for connection to different instrument series are attached to each VEGACONNECT 3.
The VEGACONNECT 3 interface converter is connected via
an RS232 connection to a PC or an external modem. It
converts the signals and protocols of the RS232 interface into
the corresponding signal/protocol of the connected instrument.
The following systems are supported:
l 4 … 20 mA with
superimposed HART protocol
l Profibus PA via I²C protocol
l Foundation Fieldbus
via I²C protocol
l VBUS (only with the opt
ion additional VBUS interface)
Power supply is provided via the control cables of the RS232
interface of the PC or modem. In a few cases, it may happen
that the gauges of the control cables are not sufficient for
power supply of VEGACONNECT 3. In this case, power
supply can be carried out via a standard, separate power
supply unit (e.g. Friwo EP1). A protective low voltage in the
Area of application
Functional principle
Supply
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range of 6 … 12 V DC is not necessary. The power supply unit
is connected with a low voltage micro plug (outer ø 3.5 mm,
inner ø 1.3 mm) to VEGACONNECT 3. The polarity is
unimportant.
You can find detailed specifications on voltage supply in
chapter "Technical data" in the "Supplement".
3.3 Operation
The adjustment is carried out via a Windows PC with a
parameter adjustment software such as PACTware™ with
VEGA DTM or VVO. There are no adjustment elements on the
instrument itself.
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 according to DIN EN 24180.
The packaging of standard instruments consists of environ-
ment-friendly, recyclable cardboard. For special versions, PE
foam or PE foil is also used. Dispose of the packaging material
via specialised recycling companies.
Transport must be carried out under 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:
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
Packag
ing
Tr
ansp
ort
Transport inspection
Storage
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