Supplementary documents appropriate to the ordered version come
with the delivery. You can find them listed in chapter "Product
description".
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1.1 Function
This operating instructions manual provides all the information you
need for mounting, connection and setup as well as important
instructions for maintenance and fault rectification. Please read this
information before putting the instrument into operation and keep this
manual accessible in the immediate vicinity of the device.
1.2 Target group
This operating instructions manual is directed to trained qualified
personnel. The contents of this manual should be made available to
these personnel and put into practice by them.
1.3 Symbolism used
Inform
ation, tip, note
This symbol indicates helpful additional information.
Cauti
on: If this warning is ignored, faults or malfunctions can
result.
Warning: If this warning is ignored, injury to persons and/or serious
damage to the instrument can result.
Danger: If this warning is ignored, serious injury to persons and/or
destruction of the instrument can result.
applications
Ex
This symbol indicates special instructions for Ex applications.
lList
The dot set in front indicates a list with no implied sequence.
àAction
Th
is arrow indicates a single action.
1Sequence
Numbers set in front indicate successive steps in a procedure.
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2.1 Authorised personnel
All operations described in this operating instructions manual must be
carried out only by trained specialist personnel authorised by the plant
operator.
During work on and with the device the required personal protective
equipment must always be worn.
2.2 Appropriate use
VEGADIS 61 is an external indicating and adjustment unit for VEGA
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sensors.
plics
You can find detailed information on the application range in chapter
"Product description".
Operational reliability is ensured only if the instrument is properly used
according to the specifications in the operating instructions manual as
well as possible supplementary instructions.
For safety and warranty reasons, any invasive work on the device
beyond that described in the operating instructions manual may be
carried out only by personnel authorised by the manufacturer. Arbitrary
conversions or modifications are explicitly forbidden.
2.3 Warning about misuse
Inappropriate or incorrect use of the instrument can give rise to
application-specific hazards, e.g. vessel overfill or damage to system
components through incorrect mounting or adjustment.
2.4 General safety instructions
This is a high-tech instrument requiring the strict observance of
standard regulations and guidelines. The user must take note of the
safety instructions in this operating instructions manual, the countryspecific installation standards as well as all prevailing safety
regulations and accident prevention rules.
The instrument must only be operated in a technically flawless and
reliable condition. The operator is responsible for trouble-free
operation of the instrument.
During the entire duration of use, the user is obliged to determine the
compliance of the necessary occupational safety measures with the
current valid rules and regulations and also take note of new
regulations.
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2.5 Safety
The safety approval markings and safety tips on the device must be
observed.
label on the instrument
2.6 CE conformity
The device fulfills the legal requirements of the applicable EC
guidelines. With the CE mark, we provide confirmation of successful
testing.
You can find the conformity ce rtificate in the download section of our
homepage.
2.7 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 field instrumentation.
The device fulfills the requirements of the following NAMUR
recommendations:
l NE 21 – Electromagnetic compatibility of equipment
l NE 53 – Compatibility of field devices and indicating/adjustment
components
2.8 Safety instructions for Ex areas
Please note the Ex-specific safety information for installation and
operation in Ex areas. These safety instructions are part of the
operating instructions manual and come with the Ex-approved
instruments.
2.9 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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3.1 Structure
The scope of delivery encompasses:
l Indicating and adjustment unit VEGADIS 61
l Cable entry M20x1 for the sensor
l Documentation
- this operating instructions manual
- Operating instructions manual 27835 "Indicating and adjust-
ment module PLICSCOM"
- Supplementary instructions manual 31708 "Heating for in-
dicating and adjustment module PLICSCOM" (optional)
- Ex-specific "Safety instructions" (with Ex versions)
- if necessary, further certificates
The VEGADIS 61 consists of the components:
l Mounting element (depending on order specification, mounting
plate, clip or strap)
l Housing with electronics
l Housing cover with integrated indicating and adjustment module
The components are available in different versions.
Fig. 1: VEGADIS 61 with
1Housing cover with integrated indicating and adjustment module
2Housing with electronics
3Mounting plate
plastic housing and mounting plate for wall mounting
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Type
label
e type label on the housing contains the most important data for
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identification and use of the instrument:
Fig. 2: Structure
1Instrument type
2Product code
3Approval
4Voltage supply
5Protection rating
6Ambient temperature
7Order number
8Seriennummer des Gerätes
9ID numbers, instrument documentation
10 Note to observe the instrument documentation
11 Notifizierte Stelle für die CE-Kennzeichnung
12 Zulassungsrichtlinie
of the type label (example)
Seria
l number
With the serial number of the instrument on the type label you have
access to the following data on our homepage:
l Article number of the instrument (HTML)
l Delivery date (HTML)
l Order-specific instrument features (HTML)
l Operating instructions at the time of shipment (PDF)
Go to
www.vega.co
m, "Service" "VEGA Tools" and "serial number
search".
3.2 Principle of operation
The VEGADIS 61 is an external indicating and adjustment unit for
VEGA plics
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sensors. The device enables remote measured value
indication and adjustment of sensors at measuring sites that are
difficult to access.
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Fig. 3: Connection
and sensor adjustment are carried out via the integrated indicating and
adjustment module