This operating instructions manual provides all the information you
need for installation and commissioning. Please read this information
before setting up the instrument and keep this manual accessible in
the immediate vicinity of the device.
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.
SIL applications
This symbol indicates instructions for functional safety which must be
particularly taken into account for safety-relevant applications.
List
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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.
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
PACTware (Process Automation Conguration Tool) is a manufacturer
and eldbus-independent software for adjustment of all types of eld
instruments. The corresponding VEGA instruments can be adjusted
with the DTMs (Device Type Manager) supplied by VEGA.
2.3 Warning about incorrect use
Inappropriate or incorrect use of an instrument adjusted with PACTware can give rise to application-specic hazards, e.g. vessel overll
or damage to system components through incorrect mounting or
setting.
2.4 General safety instructions
Installation and use of the software are carried out at your own risk.
We do not accept liability for consequential damage.
2.5 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 certied according
to DIN EN ISO 14001.
Please help us fulll this obligation by observing the environmental
– Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0
– The current PACTware version
– all currently available VEGA DTMs in free-of-charge standard
version
– HART protocol driver from Codewrights GmbH
– Generic HART-DTM from ICS GmbH
– Softing Probus DTM
Operating Instructions Installation, rst steps
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3.2 What is PACTware/FDT/DTM?
PACTware (Process Automation Conguration Tool) is manufacturer
and eldbus-independent software for adjustment of all types of eld
instruments. The DTMs (Device Type Manager) of the respective eld
device manufacturers are integrated into this open, freely available
supporting program via the interface specication FDT 1.21. To adjust
a eld device, a DTM corresponding to the instrument type is always
required (this DTM is developed and sold by the respective eld
device manufacturer).
FDT (Field Device Tool) is a standardised interface description that
describes the interaction between DTM and frame application, e.g.
PACTware. FDT controls the data exchange between the dierent
DTMs and the supporting program.
The DTM (Device Type Manager) is the actual adjustment module
for sensors and eld components. It contains all instrument-specic
data and functions of a sensor type and delivers all graphic elements
and dialogues for adjustment. A DTM is not a stand-alone, executable software but requires a supporting program, like PACTware, from
The VEGA DTM Collection, a software package consisting of PACT-
ware with VEGA DTM as well as various standard communication
DTMs, is the adjustment software for all currently available, communication-capable VEGA sensors. Also VEGAMET 391, VEGAMET
624/625 signal conditioning instruments, VEGASCAN 693 as well as
all instruments of PLICSRADIO and PLICSMOBILE series can be
operated completely via the corresponding DTM. For VEGALOG 571
processing systems with DTM CPU (CPU card from version 2.0) there
is also complete DTM support.
Parameter adjustment of the VEGAMET series 500 and 614 signal
conditioning instruments as well as VEGALOG 571 with CPU version
< 2.0 is not supported. For paramerter adjustment of these instruments, the parameter adjustment software VVO is required. Access
to the digital sensors (Probus PA, VBUS) connected to VEGALOG
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571 is possible with the "VEGALOG 571" DTM, independent of the
software version.
There is also complete support for parameter adjustment of VEGA
sensors with Modbus extensions via a USB connection. For parameter adjustment via Modbus there is also a Modbus-CommDTM
included in the package.
3.3 VEGA-DTM
All device DTMs are available as a free-of-charge standard version
and as a full version that must be purchased. In the standard version,
all functions for complete setup are already included. An assistant for
simple project conguration simplies the adjustment considerably.
Saving/printing the project as well as import/export functions are also
part of the standard version.
In the full version there is also an extended print function for complete
project documentation as well as a save function for measured value
and echo curves. With plics®plus sensors, the recording functions
only through the service recording, but also in the standard version.
In addition, a tank calculation program as well as a multiviewer for
display and analysis of the saved measured value and echo curves is
available in the full version.
The standard version is available as a free-of-charge download from
our homepage. The full version is available on DVD from the agency
serving you.
The licence regulations allow you to copy a VEGA DTM any number
of times and use it on any number of computers, as long as you are
using the standard version. The full version may be copied a number
of times and can be installed on several computers, however may not
be used by more than one user at a time.
VEGA oers individual DTMs for more than 200 instrument types, all
of them are installed via a common setup program:
The packaging consists of easily separable monomaterials. These
materials are environment friendly and recyclable. Dispose of the
packaging material via specialised recycling companies.
Storage and transport
conditions
No special storage and transport conditions are necessary.
CPU 1 GHz or higher, 1 GB RAM, 1 GB free memory, Windows XP 32
Bit)/Vista/Windows 7/8 (32/64 Bit), Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher, Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0, graphic resolution 1024 x 768 or higher,
Microsoft compatible mouse, RS232/USB/Ethernet interface.
The size of the working memory depends on the operating system
and the processor as well as the installed application software and
corresponds to an average value. Under Windows XP, 512 MB can be
sucient, depending on the conguration of the operating system. At
least 2 GB RAM should be available with 64 Bit systems.
Note:
To install the software you will need administrator rights. After the
installation, a Windows restart is necessary to actually complete the
installation. For that reason, the subsequent Windows login must be
carried out with the same user name the installation was performed
under.
4.2 Installation of PACTware and DTM
1. Before installation, all running programs should be exited.
2. Insert the DVD, the installation program will be started automati-
cally. If the DVD does not start automatically, the installation can
be started by a double click on the le "autorun.exe".
In the opening installation assistant you now select the requested
language. This selection can be modied after installation.
In the next window, you select "Standard" or "User-dened". With
the standard installation, only the components required for VEGA
instruments are installed. If "User-dened" is selected, the available DTM packages can be selected individually in the following
window.
Start the actual installation process via the button "Installation".
Note:
For the installation of PACTware, Microsoft .NET Frameworks 2.0
is a prerequisite. The installation assistant checks automatically if
.NET, PACTware and the VEGA plics DTMs are already installed. If
that is the case, this will be marked in the respective window and the
programs will not be installed again.
Start PACTware via the Windows start menu. In the standard setting, it
is not necessary to enter a user name and a password. If user name/
password is requested, you can assign various users with dierent
rights and assign a password under the PACTware menu item "Extras
- User administration".
Information:
To ensure that all instrument functions are supported, you should
always use the latest DTM Collection. Furthermore, not all of the de-
scribed functions are always included in older rmware versions. For
many instruments, the latest instrument software can be downloaded
from our homepage. The transfer of the instrument software is carried
out via PACTware. A description of the update procedure is also avail-
able in the Internet.
5.2 Create a project
Starting point for the adjustment of all types of eld devices is the partial or complete imaging of the device network in a PACTware project.
This device network can be created automatically or manually and is
displayed in the project window.
With simple device structures
For simple device structures, for example, a direct connection of the
PC via a VEGACONNECT 4 with a VEGA sensor, it is not necessary
to create the device network, but as an alternative you can directly
click the desktop link "VEGA-USB-Scan". If PACTware is opened via
this link, the connected sensor is automatically identied and the suitable DTM appears in the PACTware window in online mode. All PACTware adjustment elements are faded out so that only the information
of the DTM relevant for the actual parameter adjustment are visible.
With complex device structures
With complex device structures, the connection is carried out via the
VEGA project assistant. The VEGA project assistant is a manufacturer-specic extension module for PACTware. It is part of each VEGA
DTM installation package and is installed automatically. By means of
the VEGA project assistant, the connected instruments are identied
automatically and integrated into the PACTware project. For this, only
an online connection to the respective instruments is necessary.
The VEGA project assistant is opened from the PACTware menu bar
under "Project - VEGA project assistant". The window "VEGA project assistant" opens and you only have to select the requested interface for automatic generation of the project. If only one instrument is
connected to the selected interface, the DTM parameter adjustment
window will be opened automatically and the device data loaded.
You can nd further information on how to use the VEGA project
assistant in the corresponding online help. The online help can be
opened directly from the window "VEGA project assistant".
Even when instruments that are to be parameterised are not yet
available or connected, the project can be created manually (oine
operation). All DTMs installed on the PC are displayed in the device
catalogue. The DTMs usually have the same names as the instru-
ments that can be adjusted with them. For a better overview, the device catalogue is divided into dierent subgroups. On the upper level,
the manufacturers of the respective DTMs appear rst. Below, the
DTMs are divided into dierent function categories such as "Driver",
"Gateway" and "Device".
To create a project in the project window, paste in the DTMs from the
instrument catalogue - one DTM for each actually used instrument.
The entry HOST-PC is the starting point for pasting in the DTMs. The
requested DTM can be brought over from the instrument catalogue to
the project window with a double click or Drag and Drop. In the project
window you can change the names of the selected instruments for
better dierentiation. If the project window or the instrument catalogue
are not visible, they can be activated in the menu bar under " View ".
The following example shows a typical project containing a sensor
connected e.g. to a PLC. We recommend using the "VEGA project assistant" as this considerably facilitates project creation and helps
avoid errors. All necessary components are found automatically and
integrated in the project.
In case the planning is nevertheless carried out manually, e.g. when
creating an oine project, the following DTMs must be added to the
project tree:
1. Select in the device catalogue rst of all the "VEGACONNECT 4" DTM from the category "Driver" and transfer it, for example by
double clicking, to the project window.
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Connection VEGAMET
391 via USB
2. Select the requested sensor DTM from the category "Device"
and transfer it to the project window. You are asked for "HART" or
"I2C" depending on the connection. If VEGACONNECT is connected directly to the sensor, select type "I2C". When connecting
via the 4 … 20 mA cable, type "HART" must be selected.
3. Now open the DTM by double clicking on the sensor in the project
window and carry out the desired settings, see chapter "Param-
eter adjustment".
Fig. 4: Project with VEGAPULS
Project creation, VEGAMET 391 with sensor
The following example shows a typical project containing a sensor
connected to a VEGAMET 391. Communication with VEGAMET
391 is carried out in this example via USB. We recommend using the
"VEGA project assistant" as this considerably facilitates project creation and helps avoid errors. All participating components are found
automatically and integrated into the project.
In case the planning is nevertheless carried out manually, e.g. when
creating an oine project, the following DTMs must be added to the
project tree:
1. In the device catalogue, rst select the "VEGA USB" DTM from
the category "Driver" and transfer it, e.g. by double clicking, to the
project window.
2. Select the VEGAMET 391 DTM from the category "Gateways"
and transfer it into the project window.
3. Select the requested sensor DTM from the category "Device" and
transfer it to the project window.
4. Now open the DTM by double clicking on the sensor in the project
window and carry out the desired settings, see chapter "Param-eter adjustment".
The following example shows a typical project containing a sensor
connected to a VEGAMET 624. Communication with VEGAMET
624 is carried out in this example via network and Ethernet. We
recommend using the "VEGA project assistant" as this considerably
facilitates project creation and helps avoid errors. All participating
components are found automatically and integrated into the project.
In case the planning is nevertheless carried out manually, e.g. when
creating an oine project, the following DTMs must be added to the
project tree:
1. In the device catalogue, rst select the "VEGA Ethernet" DTM
from the category "Driver" and transfer it, e.g. by double clicking,
to the project window.
2. Select the VEGAMET 624 DTM from the category "Gateways"
and transfer it to the project window.
3. Select the requested sensor DTM from the category "Device" and
transfer it to the project window.
4. Select the "VEGA-Ethernet" DTM in the project tree and select via
the right mouse key the menu item "Additional functions - Change DTM addresses". Enter in the eld "New address" the IP address
or the Host name the VEGAMET should get later on in real opera-
tion.
5. Now open the VEGAMET DTM and sensor DTM by double clicking and carry out the desired settings, see chapter "Parameter adjustment".
The following example shows a typical VEGALOG project with EP
card and Probus sensors. We recommend using the "VEGA project assistant", this facilitates the creation of projects considerably and
errors during addressing of the VEGALOG module cards and sensors
are avoided. All existing cards are found automatically and added to
the project. All connected Probus sensors are also taken over automatically into the project.
In case the planning is nevertheless carried out manually, e.g. when
creating an oine project, the following DTMs must be added to the
project tree:
1. First of all a driver must be selected by which the communication
via the PC can be carried out. Select the "VEGA Ethernet" DTM
from the instrument catalogue. With this driver, the connection
to VEGACOM 558 in the VEGALOG 571 processing system is
established.
When the "VEGA Ethernet" DTM in the project tree is selected,
you can later adjust the IP address for the VEGACOM 558
module card in the PACTware menu under "Device data - Add'l functions - Change DTM addresses". The implementation of this
setting is only possible if a suitable DTM (e.g. VEGACOM 558)
has already been added to the project tree.
2. Finally the DTM "VEGALOG 571" must be added. This DTM
represents the VEGALOG 571 processing system. In this DTM,
measurement loops are created and processed later on.
When the "VEGALOG 571" DTM in the project tree is selected,
you can later adjust the card addresses for the VEGALOG
module cards in the PACTware menu under "Device data - Add'l functions - Change DTM addresses". The implementation of this
setting is only possible if a corresponding DTM (e.g. VEGACOM
3. Then the DTMs for the individual VEGALOG module cards must
be added to the project tree. These are in this example: VEGALOG CPU, VEGACOM 558, VEGALOG 571 EP.
4. The two DTM types "VEGALOG 571 EP" and "VEGALOG
571 EV" are VEGALOG module cards for connection of digitally
communicating VEGA sensors. This means appropriate sensor
DTMs can be added to these cards. Select the suitable sensor
DTM from the device catalogue and transfer it into the project
window.
If the sensor is already connected, it is possible to search for it
with PACTware. In this case, the VEGALOG 571 DTM must be in
online mode (right mouse key - "Connect"). Then the automatic
search function can be started via the right mouse key - "Add'l functions - Instrument search".
Fig. 7: Project VEGALOG 571 with Probus PA sensors
5.4 Parameter adjustment (synchronized
operation)
With the parameter adjustment in synchronized operation, the DTM
tries to keep the instance data, this means the data stored in the DTM
are always consistent to the device data. To achieve this, always the
complete data set of the device is read out during connection and
copied to the instance data of the DTM. This mode corresponds to the
standard behaviour of the VEGA DTMs.
After the project is created, the parameter adjustment of the instrument can be started. This is done via double click to the requested
DTM in the project window or via the right mouse key by selecting
"Parameter".
In the following procedure, a dierence is made between oine and
online mode.
Oinemode
In oine mode, the project can be prepared, created and stored without connected instruments. Later on, in online mode these data can
be transmitted to the instruments ready for operation.
In online mode, the instruments on which the parameter adjustment
is to be carried out must be connected and ready for operation. By
selecting the appropriate DTM with the right mouse key and the command "Connect", the online mode is set up for operation. After double
clicking to the DTM, connection is initiated which simultaneously
checks the communication, the sensor type and additional parameters. If necessary, all parameters of the instrument will be transferred
automatically. Via the PACTware menu item "Read data from device",
all parameters of the instruments can be loaded anytime. All modica-
tions which are carried out will be stored automatically in the instruments after pushing the OK or Accept button.
By selecting the respective DTM with the right mouse key and the
command "Separate connection", the DTM can be switched again to
oine operation.
Information:
Detailed explanations on parameter adjustment and project creation are available in the online help of PACTware and the DTMs. Also
consult the operating instructions manual of the corresponding instrument for setup and correct parameter adjustment.
5.5 Parameter adjustment (non-synchronized
operation)
With the parameter adjustment in non-synchronized mode, the
instance data, this means the data stored in the DTM, and the device
data are kept separately. An automatic adjustment is not carried out.
For this reason, the contents of the DTM window in oine mode can
be dierent to that in online mode. Furthermore only data of the parameter page are loaded during connection which is actually opened
in the DTM.
This mode is a version which is particularly designed for slow bus
systems (e.g. Wireless HART). For activation of this mode, you have
to use the VEGA DTM Congurator, le card "Synchronization".
Fig. 10: DTM Congurator: Conguration of the data synchronization
This can be found in the Windows program group VEGA – VEGADTM Tools. Here, you can also set the updating interval for online val-ues (diagnosis and measured values). Settings in the le card "Syn-
chronization" inuence all VEGA DTMs for operation of plics®plus
sensors. Please close PACTware before you change settings. When
the DTMs work in non-synchronized mode, then a respective information appears in the tool bar.
After the project is created, the parameter adjustment of the instrument can be started. This is done via double click to the requested
DTM in the project window or via the right mouse key by selecting
"Parameter". In the following process, a dierence is made between
oine and online mode.
Oinemode(representstheinstancedata)
In oine mode, the project can be prepared, created and stored
without connected instruments. Later on, these DTM instance data
can be transferred to the ready devices by means of the PACTware
menu "Write into device". However, in advance, connection must be
provided by selecting the respective DTM with the right mouse key
and the command "Connect".
In online mode, the instruments on which the parameter adjustment
is to be carried out must be connected and ready for operation. By
selecting the appropriate DTM with the right mouse key and the command "Connect", the online mode is set up for operation. After double
clicking to the DTM, connection is initiated which simultaneously
checks the communication, the sensor type and additional parameters. Furthermore the parameters of the opened DTM parameter
page are transmitted from the device. Only when moving to another
parameter page, the data of the selected parameter page are loaded.
Via the PACTware menu item "Read data from device", all parameters
of the instruments can be loaded anytime. All modications which
are carried out will be stored automatically in the instruments after
pushing the OK or Accept button. The DTM instance data will not be
changed.
By selecting the respective DTM with the right mouse key and the
command "Separate connection", the contents of the DTM parameter
window disappears and the information "Online connection required"
appears.
Detailed explanations on parameter adjustment and project creation are available in the online help of PACTware and the DTMs. Also
consult the operating instructions manual of the corresponding instrument for setup and correct parameter adjustment.
PACTware and VEGA DTMs are maintenance free. For the purpose
of error removal or integration of new functions, software updates
will be available in certain cases. When new sensor types become
available, the suitable DTMs will be included in the current DTM Collection which can be downloaded from the Internet. Information on our
homepage: www.vega.com.
6.2 Rectify faults
If glitches occur, PACTware and VEGA DTM generate their own fault
messages with corresponding explanations.
Fault messages generated in the sensor and sent to the DTM are
described in the corresponding sensor operating instructions manual
or in the online help of the DTM.
MemoryAt least 1 GB RAM or higher
Hard diskAt least 1 GB free memory
MouseMicrosoft-compatible
Resolution of the graphicat least 1024 x 768
InterfacesRS232/USB/Ethernet
Software
Operating systemWindows XP
Windows Vista/Windows 7/8 (32 and 64 Bit)
Additional softwareInternet Explorer 6.0 or higher
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0
8.2 License agreements
8.2 License agreement for VEGA DTM Collection
The DTM Collection consists of the actual software and - depending on the scope of delivery - the
accompanying storage media as well as the corresponding documentation, such as online help, etc.
This end user licence agreement is a contract between the user (either as a natural person or a
legal entity) and VEGA Grieshaber KG, Schiltach (VEGA) for the software product.
VEGA DTM Collection.
The VEGA DTM Collection is available as "Standard version" or "Full version". In the "Standard
version", all standard functions are available. In the "Full version", the storing and printing of data
recorded in the sensor, such as measured values, events or echo curves is also possible. The "Full
version" also contains the programs "MultiViewer" as well as "Tank Calculation".
When the user installs, copies or otherwise uses the VEGA DTM Collection, he accepts the follow-
ing regulations and declares that he has read and understood all requirements and regulations.
8.2 Agreement
VEGA makes the DTM Collection available as free-of-charge "Standard version" including Online
help via the Internet. The DTM Collection is also available as "Standard version" on DVD. The DTM
Collection as "Full version" is only available on DVD.
The DTM Collection as "Standard version" is available for free-of-charge use. For the DTM Collec-
tion as "Full version" a license fee must be paid once. The content of the license agreement for both
versions depends on the regulations of this agreement.
8.2 Rights of the user
The DTM Collection as "Standard version" can be copied and used on as many computers. The
DTM Collection as "Full version" can be copied and installed on several computer, but cannot be
For the DTM Collection as "Standard version", VEGA is only liable for intention and gross negli-
gence.
8.2 Restrictions
The user agrees not to change, reverse-compile or compile the software nor extract any parts. The
user agress not to rent or lease the software nor use the software dierent to the regulations of this
agreement by himself or third parties.
On the basis of this user agreement, the user is authorized to transfer his rights to the DTM Collec-tion as "full version" to third parties, under the condition that the complete software product is transferred (including all components, the storage media and the printed material) and that the third party
agrees to the terms of this user agreement before using the software product. The user is obliged to
make a written agreement with the third party that corresponds to the regulations of this agreement.
8.2 Right of termination
Notwithstanding other rights, VEGA is authorized to terminate this user agreement if the user
violates the regulations of the agreement. In such case, the user is obliged to deinstall the software
immediately and destroy or give back to VEGA all copies of the software product and all of its components, particularly the software product certicates.
8.2 Copyright
The proprietary rights and the copyright to DTM Collection (including the accompanying printed
material and all copies) belong to VEGA or its suppliers and are protected in particular by German
copyright laws and international copyright agreements as well as relevant international property
rights agreements, in particular TRIPS, RBÜ and WCT, along with other laws and agreements on
intellectual property.
8.2 Miscellaneous
As far as no other regulations are mentioned elsewhere in this document, the general terms of sale,
delivery and payment of VEGA (www.vega.com/agb) apply – these are an inseparable component
of the user agreement and the user must agree to abide by them. German law applies here under
exclusion of international civil law. Place of jurisdiction is Mannheim.
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