VEGA MET513 User Manual

Level and Pressure

Operating Instructions

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Contents

1	Product description
	1.1	Function and configuration	................................................ 4
	1.2	Approvals ...........................................................................	5
	1.3	Features .............................................................................	5
	1.4	Technical data ....................................................................	6
	1.5	Dimensions .........................................................................	9
2	Mounting ...................................................................................		10
3	Electrical connection
	3.1	Connection instructions ...................................................	11

3.2Connection instructions for Ex approved applications . 11

	3.3	Wiring plan ........................................................................	12
4	Adjustment
	4.1	Indicating and adjustment elements ...............................	13
	4.2	Adjustment system ..........................................................	14
	4.3	Adjustment via PC ...........................................................	15
	4.4	Configuration and parameter adjustment .......................	16
	4.5	Comparison: reduced menu – extended menu ..............	17
5	Setup ..........................................................................................		18
6 Settings in the "reduced menu"
	6.1	Configuration of measurement loop ...............................	19
	6.2	Adjustment with medium ..................................................	20
	6.3	Adjustment without medium ............................................	21
	6.4	Scaling ..............................................................................	22
	6.5	Integration time ................................................................	23
	6.6	Outputs .............................................................................	23
	6.7	Simulation .........................................................................	23
	6.8	Password, language, default, reset, menu mode ..........	24

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7	Settings in the "extended menu"
	7.1	Configuration of measurement loop ...............................	25
	7.2	Configuration of inputs .....................................................	27
	7.3	Configuration of outputs ..................................................	28
	7.4	Adjustment........................................................................	29
	7.5	Conditioning ......................................................................	30
	7.6	Parameter adjustment of outputs ...................................	31
	7.7	Simulation .........................................................................	33
	7.9	Password, language, menu mode ..................................	33
	7.8	Special function: Reset ....................................................	33
	7.10	Special function: Manual correction ................................	34
	7.11	Linearisation curves ........................................................	35
	7.12	Info ....................................................................................	38
	7.13	Reset VEGAMET .............................................................	39
8	Measured quantity and units ................................................		40
9	Diagnostics
	9.1	Maintenance .....................................................................	41
	9.2	Simulation .........................................................................	41
	9.3	Fault signal........................................................................	41
	9.4	Repair ...............................................................................	41
	9.5	Error codes ......................................................................	42
10	Menu schematics
	10.1	Menu schematic "reduced menu" ..................................	45
	10.2	Menu schematic "extended menu" .................................	46
	Safety information ......................................................................		52
	Note Ex area ..............................................................................		52

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1 Product description

1.1 Function and configuration

VEGAMET 513 is a signal conditioning instrument for a number of applications, e.g.:

-level measurement

-density measurement

-gauge measurement

-process pressure measurement

-etc.

Function

The signal conditioning instruments power the connected sensors and process their analogue measuring data. The conditioning is done via a special software consisting of functional components (FB), input components (EB), output components (AB) as well as DCS components (PB).

Configuration

The VEGAMET 513 signal conditioning instrument is constructed as module card in European size with 5 TE (= 25.4 mm) width. It consists of a circuit board, a multiple plug as well as a front plate. The front plate contains an adjustment module with LC display and keys.

Software configuration

Output components

-

current output

-

voltage output

-

DISBUS outputs

-

failure output

Input component

AB

-

MET display

- continuous current

input

EB

FB

PC/DCS components - PC/DCS outputs

	Functional component	PB
	- measurement loop
	TAG 1

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1.2 Approvals

1.3 Features

VEGAMET are available with the following approvals:

-explosion protection: appropriate operating instrument with intrinsically safe circuit (VEGAMET 513 Ex)

-overfill protection acc. to WHG

For such applications, please note the appropriate official documents (general type approval, test and conformity certificates). They come with the respective instrument

Ex approval

For hazardous areas, certification acc. to CENELEC defined in the conformity certificate PTB no. Ex-95.D.2145 X for VEGAMET 513 Ex.

WHG approval

Signal conditioning instrument as part of an overfill protection system acc. to WHG (test certificate number see table).

-microcomputer-controlled signal conditioning instrument for continuous measurement

-adjustment module with LC display and 6 keys

-adjustable integration time

-two fixed and three user-programmable linearisation curves

-fault monitoring

-1 sensor input (capacitive electrode or pressure transmitter)

-fault signal and failure diagnosis via display

-1 current output 0/4 … 20 mA (floating)

-1 voltage output 0/2 … 10 V

-1 DISBUS output for digital wiring and for connection of VEGADIS 174

-1 fail-safe relay

-adjustment also via PC with adjustment software VVO; connection via the interface adapter of the VEGACONNECT series

Instrument	Oscillator	VEGAMET	Test certificate	Auxiliary level switch
			no.	VEGASEL
Capacitive electrodes	E17 EX	513 EX	Z-65.13-123	543 … 547
EL 11 EX0, EL 21 EX0,	E18 EX			643
EL 24 EX0, EL 29 EX,
EL 31 EX0, EL 42 EX0
Pressure transmitters	E23,	513	Z-65.11-130	543 … 547
D80, D81, D84, D86,	E23 Ex	513 EX		643
D84 EX, D86 EX
Pressure transmitters	E22,	513	Z-65.11-130	543 … 547
D77, D85, D87,	E22 Ex	513 Ex		643
D77 EX, D85 EX, D87 EX

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1.4 Technical data

Power supply

Operating voltage		Unom = 24 V AC (20 … 53 V), 50/60 Hz
		= 24 V DC (20 … 72 V)
Power consumption		approx. 6 VA or approx. 4 W
Meas. data input
Number		1 input
Input type		active two-wire input, analogue (sensor is
		powered by VEGAMET)
Range		4 … 20 mA
Sensor		capacitive electrodes, pressure transmitters,
		process pressure transmitters, differential
		pressure transmitters
Voltage
-	at 4 mA	approx. 18 V DC
-	at 20 mA	approx. 15 V DC
Current limitation		at approx. 26 mA, shortcircuit-proof
Detection line break		< 3.6 mA
Detection shortcircuit		> 21 mA
Min. adjustment delta		2 % of the entered sensor values
Connection cable		2-wire standard cable (screening
		recommended)
max. resistance per wire		35 Ω
Resolution		1 µA
Linearity error		0.025 % at 4 … 20 mA
Temperature error		0.04 %/10 K at 4 … 20 mA
Current output
Number		1 output
Function		analogue output of the processing results
Range		adjustable between 0 … 20 mA
Load		max. 500 Ω
Resolution		1 µA
Linearity error		0.05 % of the adjusted range
Temperature error		0.05 %/10 K (relating to 20 mA)
Voltage output
Number		1 output
Function		analogue output of the processing results
Range		adjustable between 0 … 10 V
Current		max. 1 mA
Resolution		0.5 mV
Linearity error		0.05 % (relating to 10 V)
Temperature error		0.06 %/10 K (relating to 10 V)

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Relay output

Number	1 fail-safe relay
Contact	floating spdt
Contact material	AgNi, hard gold plated
Turn-on voltage	min. 10 mV DC
	max. 250 V AC/DC
Switching current	min. 10 µA
	max. 3 A AC, 1 A DC
Breaking capacitance	max. 500 VA, 54 W
DISBUS output
Function	for linking the signal conditioning instruments
	and for connection of digital indicating
	instruments
Connection cable	2-wire standard cable (screening is
	recommended)
max. cable length	1000 m
Indicating elements
Clear text indication	LC display
	4- line, 6 digits each
	background lighting
Analogue indication	LED chain consisting of:
	11 segments 0 % … 100 %
	shows the actual value of the measurement
	loop
LEDs in front plate	green: operating voltage on
	red: fault signal (LED lights with deenergised
	relay)
Adjustment elements
Front plate	6 keys for configuration and parameter
	adjustment
Circuit board	rotary switch for adjustment of the instrument
	address on DISBUS
Ambient conditions
Permissible ambient temperature	-20°C … +60°C
Storage and transport temperature	-40°C … +80°C
Electrical connection
Multiple plug component	acc. to DIN 41 612, series F, 33-pole, 3 lines
	d, b, z (partly equipped)
Carrier BGT 596 (Ex)	connection to the appropriate module
Housing type 505	connection to screw terminals (max. 2.5 mm2)

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Electrical protective measures

Protection
-	not mounted	IP 00
-	mounted in
	carrier BGT 596
	- front side completely equipped	IP 40
	- upper and lower side	IP 20
	- wiring side	IP 00
-	mounted in
	housing type 505 or type 506
	- terminal side	IP 20
	- housing in general	IP 30
Protection class		II (in housing type 505)
Overvoltage category		II
Electrical separating measures
between
-	power supply and all
	other potentials	reliable separation acc. to VDE 0106, part 1
		-	reference voltage	250 V
		-	isolation resistance	2.5 kV/AC
Between
-	meas. data input and all
	other potentials	reliable separation acc. to VDE 0106, part 1
		-	reference voltage	250 V
		-	isolation resistance	2.5 kV/AC
Between
-	DISBUS and all other potentials	potential separation
		-	reference voltage	50 V
		-	isolation resistance	0.5 kV/AC
Mechanical data
Series		module unit for carrier BGT 596
		or housing type 505
Dimensions		B = 25.4 mm (5 TE), H = 128.4 mm, T = 162 mm

CE conformity

The VEGAMET signal conditioning instrument meets the protective regulations of EMC (89/336/EWG) and NSR (73/23/EWG). Conformity has been judged acc. to the following

standards:
EMC	Susceptibility	EN 50 081 - 2: 1993
	Immission	EN 50 082 - 2: 1995
NSR		EN 61 010 - 1: 1993

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Ex technical data

Power supply

Operating voltage			Unom corresponds to non-Ex version
	Reference voltage		Um = 250 V AC or 125 V DC
Meas. data input (intrinsically safe circuit) on VEGAMET 513 Ex 2-times available
	Flame proofing		[EEx ia] IIC, [EEx ia] IIB, [EEx ib] IIC or
			[EEx ib] IIB
	Max. values
-		voltage	UO = 20 V
-		current	IO = 128 mA
-		power	PO = 640 mW
	Characteristics		linear
	Effective inner inductance LI		negligible
	Effective inner capacitance CI		negligible
			EEx ia IIC				EEx ia IIB	EEx ib IIC	EEx ib IIB
	Max. permissible outer inductance LO (mH)		0.5	1		1.5	2	2	9
	Max. permissible outer capacitance CO (nF)		97	78		68	486	200	1000

The intrinsically safe circuits are reliably separated from the non-intrinsically safe circuits up to a peak value of the nominal voltage of 375 V. The max. voltage on the non-intrinsically safe circuits should not exceed 250 Veff in case of failure.

1.5 Dimensions

	Circuit board 100 x 160 x 1.5	Multipoint
	European size		5 TE
		connector

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Mounting

2 Mounting

VEGAMET 513 signal conditioning instruments can be either mounted with a module in a carrier BGT 596 or BGT

596 Ex.M or in a single housing type 505.

Transparent cover

To protect the instrument against unauthorised adjustment, the front plate of VEGAMET can be provided with a lockable transparent cover.

Mounting in carrier

Mount the respective module (standard or Ex version) in your carrier. Wire the terminals of the multipoint connector according to the wiring plan.

Module

Multipoint connector DIN 41 612, series F, 33pole (d, b, z) with coded pins and mounting material for mounting in carrier BGT 596 or BGT 596 Ex.M.

Module Ex

Multipoint connector DIN 41 612, series F, 33pole (d, b, z) with coded pins, Ex separating chamber and mounting material for mounting in carrier BGT 596 Ex.M.

The multipoint connector is available in the following versions:

-Wire-Wrap standard connection

1.0x 1.0 mm

-Plug connection 2.8 x 0.8 mm

-Termi-Point standard connection

1.6x 0.8 mm

-Soldering connection

-Screw terminals 0.5 mm2

For further mounting information, see the operating instructions of the carrier.

Mounting in single housing

Either screw the housing socket directly to the mounting plate or plug it onto a carrier rail (35 x 15 acc. to EN 50 022 or 32 acc. to

EN 50 035). Connect the terminals according to the wiring plans on the following pages. For further mounting information see the operating instructions of the housing.

Coding

To prevent an interchanging of the different signal conditioning instruments, the multipoint connector of carrier or the housing can be provided with coded pins.

Note:

The coding is absolutely necessary for Ex instruments!

The multiple plug of the signal conditioning instrument is equipped with respective holes (mechanical coding). Instrument coding ensures that the different signal conditioning instruments cannot be interchanged. The appropriate coded pins are supplied with each module or housing. Equip the multipoint connector with these coded pins acc. to the following table.

			Instrument						Ex
					coding				coding
VEGAMET 513					a1 / c5				–
VEGAMET 513 Ex					a1 / c5				c23
	z			b	d
			a		c
			o 1 o
			o 3 o
a5			o	5 o				c5
			o 7 o
			o 9 o
			o11o
			o13o
			o15o
			o17o
			o19o
			o21o
			o23o					c23
			o25o
			o27o
			o29o
			o31o

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Electrical connection

3 Electrical connection

3.1 Connection instructions

Note the following instructions for electrical connection:

-The connection must be made acc. to the local installation standards (e.g. in Germany acc. to the VDE-regulations).

-The wiring between VEGAMET and sensor can be done with standard two-wire cable.

-If strong electromagnetic interferences are expected, screened cable is recommended. The screening must be earthed on both ends.

-The line resistances stated in the technical data must not be exceeded.

-If overvoltages are expected, we recommend a sensor electronics with integrated overvoltage protection or the installation of VEGA overvoltage arresters.

-The voltage supply of VEGAMET must provide extra-low voltage to ensure protection class II. When using VEGASTAB 593, a reliable separation from the mains circuits acc. to DIN VDE 0106, part 101 is ensured.

3.2Connection instructions for Ex approved applications

The signal conditioning instruments must be generally mounted outside the hazardous areas, or special Ex protective measures must be taken.

Ex separating chamber

To ensure sufficient "air and creep distance", an Ex separating chamber must be mounted to the connections of VEGAMET. Lead the cables through the Ex separating chamber and connect them. Fasten the Ex separating chamber with the lower screw. Note the operating instructions of the carrier BGT 596 Ex.M.

Protection in Ex applications

In Ex applications, a protection class of IP 20 must be maintained. To accomplish this, cover the gaps or free modules from the front with suitable blind covers.

Mounting in carriers

If you mount your VEGAMET with Ex approval in a carrier, you have to use a VEGAEx module. Keep a distance of at least 10 mm (2 TE) to module cards of other manufacturers. If you want to mount VEGAMET at the utmost left position in the carrier, you have to mount a blind cover with at least 20 mm (4 TE) in front of the module of the instrument.

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3.3 Wiring plan
		d	b	z
Supply	L (+)	2	+	–
voltage	N (–)
		6		Fail safe
		10		relay
		12
		16 +
Current output		18 –
Voltage output		20+
		22		+
				DISBUS
				–
		24		output
		28
	+	30	+
Sensor			–
	–	32

Ex version

For connection of Ex certified instruments, please note the instructions in the attached official documents as well as the valid mounting regulations. Make sure that the Ex separating chamber is mounted to the multipoint connector. Always lead the cables through the Ex separating chamber. Also note the operating instructions of the carrier

BGT 596 Ex.M and the Ex instructions.

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Adjustment

4 Adjustment

4.1Indicating and adjustment elements

Circuit board

A rotary switch is located on the circuit board. It is used for adjustment of the instrument address on DISBUS. This setting is necessary if several VEGAMET signal conditioning instruments are linked via the DISBUS.

The adjustment range 1 … F corresponds to the DISBUS addresses 1 … 15.

Factory setting: 1

Note:

With address 0 the VEGAMET does not participate in the DISBUS communication.

Rotary switch

7	8	9			10
6		A
5		B			11
4				C	12
3				D	13
2		E			14
1	0	F
					15

The set DISBUS address can be displayed via the LC display without removing the instrument.

Note

If several VEGAMET are linked via the DISBUS, each address must only be assigned once!

Position of the rotary switch

Rotary switch

Front plate

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1LCD (4 lines with 6 figures each, illuminated) for clear text indication

2LED chain (yellow) for quasi-analogue indication of the measured value

3Keys for menu adjustment

4Connection socket for VEGACONNECT

5LED (red), lights if fail safe relay is deenergised

6LED (green), lights if operating voltage is on

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4.2 Adjustment system

Indicating and adjustment module

Branching point, i.e. jump to the next lower menu with [OK]

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Indication of

-measured value

-menu item

-parameter

Depending on the menu item, change value or choose out of a list

Choose menu item

Depending on the menu item, save the set value or change to the underlying menu

Reduced menu - extended menu

Two menu modes are available: the mode "reduced menu" and the mode "extended menu".

Note:

VEGAMET 513 is preset to automatically place you in the menu mode "reduced menu"!

In the majority of all applications, you can carry out the necessary settings in this menu mode (see also chapter 4.5 Comparison of the menu modes).

Adjustment structure

The adjustment is made via 6 keys in conjunction with the text display. The jump from the measured value display to the underlying menu is made with [OK]. Use [–>] or [<–] to change within this menu level from one menu item to the other. A branching point is indicated by the symbol ▼ and enables with [OK] a jump to the underlying menu item. Parameters can be recognised by the absence of the symbol ▼ . The value of the parameters can be modified with [+] or [–] or chosen out of a list. The modified value can be saved with [OK]. To interrupt a setting (without saving the modification), you have to push [ESC]. A jump back to the next higher menu item is made with [ESC]. 15 minutes

after pushing a key for the last time, an automatic reset to the measured value display is triggered. A jump back to the next higher menu level (with ESC) is possible from each menu item, even if no connecting line is shown in the menu schematics.

Add’l function

ESC	ESC	ESC	ESC
Pass-	Lang	TAG 1	Menu
word	uage	to de	mode
	Eng-	fault	Redu-
on	lish		ced

If you are in the utmost right menu item of a menu row and push the [–>] key, you will immediately reach the utmost left menu item of this row. You also reach immediately the right menu item from the left one, if you push the [<–] key.

These shortcuts (shown with a broken line) are not shown in the menu schematics in order to give a better overview.

Volt

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put 1
Prop.	Unit	Volt	Fail-	Volt
to		out-	ure	limita
Per-		put	mode	tion
cent	0,0%	0/10V	0V	on

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Language

English

Adjustment

Format examples of the menu schematic

In white letters you see the parameters which can be modified with the [+] or [–] key and saved with the [OK] key.

Examples:

-In the menu item "Language" you can change from German to English.

Bold print/italic entries, e.g. the measurement loop name "TAG-No. 1"

▼can differ if you have made a

corresponding parameter adjustment or configuration of the measurement loop. In the menu schematics you will see the factory settings.

Light grey menu items are only displayed if necessary (depending on the adjustments made in the other

menu items).

Change of the menu mode:

Move from the display of measured value (TAG-No.1) to the menu item "Menu mode Reduced". Now push [+] twice until "Menu mode Extended" appears, then push [OK] to save the setting. You can now return to the display of measured value by pushing [ESC] twice.

TAG-

No. 1

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Param.	Confi-	Add’l
TAG-	gura-	func-
No. 1	tion	tions
		Pass-	Lang-	TAG 1	Reset	Menu
		word	uage	to de	TAG 1	mode
			Eng-	fault		Redu-
		off	lish			ced
						Ex-
						tended

4.3 Adjustment via PC

Signal conditioning instrument with adjustment module

Setup

-directly via the keys of the adjustment module

-or with a PC, equipped with VVO software (VEGA Visual Operating) and an interface adapter VEGACONNECT.

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4.4Configuration and parameter adjustment

Independent of whether you set up your VEGAMET via the keys of the adjustment module or via a PC with the software VVO, the procedure is always the same.

Proceed in the following sequence:

-configuration (if not already configured as factory setting)

-parameter adjustment.

In this operating instruction manual, the adjustment steps are described which are directly carried out on the keys of VEGAMET. The adjustment via the software VVO is described in a separate manual.

Configuration

Configuring means assigning or setting (once) functions. VEGAMET requires a (mostly once) basic co-ordination, determining the applications and the assignments of the inputs and outputs. Choises can be made from existing functions and options. This procedure is called configuration. The signal conditioning instruments are delivered with a configuration which only needs to be changed in special cases.

The basic configuration includes the following steps:

1 Configuration measurement loop

•Choose the kind of application (level, gauge…)

•Choose sensor type (capacitive, hydrostatic…)

•Specify application (standard, level difference…)

•Determine options (no option, corrections…)

Note:

The measurement loop configuration can only be modified if a "Reset to single measurement" or a "Reset to linked application" has been carried out previously (under "Additional functions" in the extended menu). If you only want to modify the sensor type, you first have to carry out "Reset TAG 1" (under "Additional functions" in the reduced menu).

2 Configuration, inputs

•Determine from where your VEGAMET receives the input data (sensor, other VEGAMET)

•Enter sensor characteristics values (meas. range, current range)

3 Configuration, outputs

•All outputs (except fail-safe relay) can be assigned to a sensor or can be switched off.

After basic configuration, VEGAMET starts operating and indicates the actual measured value. The other configurations should be carried out after the parameter adjustment.

Parameter adjustment

Parameter adjustment means changing the values. Signal conditioning instruments have many parameters, the values of which can be modified, such as for example the integration time of 0 … 600 s. The modification of these values is called parameter adjustment. The parameter adjustment does not influence the configuration. Take notice that parameter adjustment is only possible after a configuration has been done (e.g. set values of the current input when the current output has been assigned).

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