VEGA MIPT61 User Manual

Operating Instructions

VEGAMIP T61

Emitting unit

Document ID:

36998

Radar

Contents

Contents

1About this document

	F		4
1.1		unction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
	T		4
1.2		arget group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
	S		4
1.3		ymbolism used. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2For your safety

	A			5
2.1	uthorised personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
	A			5
2.2	ppropriate use .	.	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
	W			5
2.3	arning about misuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.4	General safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .			5
2.5	CE conformity . .	.	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	6
	R	E		6
2.6	adio license for		urope. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
	R	USA C		6
2.7	adio license for		/ anada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
	E			7
2.8	nvironmental instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3Product description

	S		8
3.1		tructure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
	P		8
3.2	rinciple of operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
	P		10
3.3	ackaging, transport and storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
	A		11
3.4		ccessories and replacement parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4Mounting

4.1 General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 4.2 Instructions for installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

5Connecting to power supply

5.1 Preparing the connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 5.2 Connection procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 5.3 Wiring plan, single chamber housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

6Setup

6.1 Adjustment elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

7Maintenance and fault rectification

7.1 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 7.2 Remove interferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 7.3 Exchange of the electronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 7.4 How to proceed in case of repair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

8Dismounting

8.1 Dismounting steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 8.2 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

9Supplement

9.1 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 9.2 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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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.

Editing status: 2012-02-14

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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 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

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.

àAction

This arrow indicates a single action.

1Sequence

Numbers set in front indicate successive steps in a procedure.

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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

The VEGAMIP 61 is a sensor for level detection.

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.

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 state-of-the-art instrument complying with all prevailing regulations and guidelines. The instrument must only be operated in a technically flawless 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 regulations.

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 modifications 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

The emitting frequencies of the sensors depend on the model, but are all in the K band range. The low transmitting power lies far below the internationally permitted limit value. When the instrument is used correctly, it presents no danger to human health. It may be operated without restriction outside of closed vessels.

2.5 CE conformity

The device fulfills the legal requirements of the applicable EC guidelines. By a xing the CE marking, VEGA confirms successful testing of the product.

Only with class A instruments:

The device is a class A instrument designed for use in an industrial environment. When used in a di erent environment, e.g., in a living area, the electromagnetic compatibility must be ensured by the user. If necessary, suitable screening measures against conducted and emitted disturbances must be taken.

You can find the conformity certificate in the download section under www.vega.com.

2.6 Radio license for Europe

The instrument is approved according to EN 300440-1 V1.5.1 (200903) and EN 300440-2 V1.531 (2009-03) and can be used without radio limitations.

2.7 Radio license for USA/Canada

Operation is only permitted if the following two conditions are fulfilled:

•The instrument must not emit interference radiation

•The instrument must operate without being a ected by incoming interference radiation, including such that may trigger unwanted operating conditions.

The instrument is in conformity with the following regulations:

FCC: Part 15 of the FCC regulations

IC: RSS-210 Issue 7, RSS-GEN Issue 2 and RSS-102 Issue 4 of the IC regulations.

Conversions or modifications of the instrument not expressly approved by the manufacturer will lead to loss of the approval.

Before use, make sure that the respective approval numbers are stated on the type label (see chapter "Configuration").

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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:

•Chapter "Packaging, transport and storage"

•Chapter "Disposal"

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3 Product description

	3	Product description
	3.1 Structure
Type label	The type label contains the most important data for identification and
	use of the instrument:
	•	Article number
	•	Serial number
	•	Technical data
	• Article numbers, documentation
	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 find the
	serial number on the inside of the instrument.
Serial number	With the serial number of the instrument on the type label you have
	access to the following data on our homepage:
	• Article number of the instrument (HTML)
	•	Delivery date (HTML)
	•	Order-specific instrument features (HTML)
	• Operating instructions at the time of shipment (PDF)
	• Order-specific sensor data for an electronics exchange (XML)
	•	Test certificate "Measuring Accuracy" (PDF)
	Go to www.vega.com, "Service" "VEGA Tools" and "serial number
	search".
Scope of delivery	The scope of delivery typically includes the following parts.
	• Point level sensor VEGAMIP T61 (emitting unit)
	•	Documentation
		- this operating instructions manual
		- Supplementary instructions manual "Plug connector for level
		sensors" (optional)
		- Ex-specific "Safety instructions" (with Ex versions)
		- if necessary, further certificates
	• The corresponding receiving unit VEGAMIP R61 is described in a
		separate operating instructions manual.
	3.2	Principle of operation
Application area	VEGAMIP 61 is a microwave barrier for level detection.
	It is designed for industrial use in all areas of process technology and
	can be used in bulk solids and liquids.

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Typical applications are overfill and dry run protection. With an operating distance of 100 m, VEGAMIP 61 can be used, for example, in bulk solids silos with large diameters. Thanks to its simple and rugged measuring system, VEGAMIP 61 is virtually una ected by the process and the chemical and physical properties of the medium.

VEGAMIP 61 can also be used for detection of vehicles and ships or for material recognition on conveyor belts.

It works even under extremely di cult conditions: di erent grain sizes, contamination, extreme filling noise, high temperatures, strong dust generation and abrasive products are all no problem for the instrument.

The VEGAMIP 61 consists of the following components.

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Fig. 1: VEGAMIP 61 with plastic housing

1Emitting unit VEGAMIP T61

2 Receiving unit VEGAMIP R61 with control electronics

3Housing cover

4 Housing with control electronics

5Process fitting

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