VEGA PULS65 User Manual

Operating Instructions

Radar sensor for continuous level
measurement of liquids

VEGAPULS 65

HART and accumulator pack

Document ID: 40932

Quick start

Mounting

Connect electrically

Quick start

The quick start enables a quick setup with many applications. You
can nd further information in the respective chapters of the operating
instructions manual.

1. Distance from the vessel wall > 200 mm, the antenna should
protrude > 10 mm into the vessel

> 500 mm

")

(19.69

Fig. 1: Distance of the antenna to the vessel wall/vessel ceiling

2. Note min. socket diameter depending on the socket length

For further information see chapter "Mounting".

1. Insert the battery charger into the socket of the power supply
compartment and load the integrated accumulator before setting
up the instrument.

2. Switch on the instrument by means of the button outside on the
housing.

Set parameters

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Fig. 2: Switch on/o button outside on the housing

1 On/O button

For further information see chapter "Connecting to power supply".

1. Go via the indicating and adjustment module to the menu "Setup".

2. In the menu item "Medium"you select the medium of your applica­tion, for example "Aqueous solution".

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3. Select in the menu item "Application" the vessel, the application
and the vessel form, for example, storage tank.

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Quick start

4. Carry out the adjustment in the menu items "Min. adjustment" and
"Max. adjustment".

Parameterization example

Further steps

The radar sensor measures the distance from the sensor to the
product surface. For indication of the real level, an allocation of the
measured distance to the percentage height must be carried out.

")

1 m

(39.37

100%

2

")

10 m

(393.7

0%

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Fig. 3: Parameterization example

1 Min. level = max. meas. distance
2 Max. level = min. meas. distance

For this adjustment, the distance is entered with full and virtually
empty vessel. If these values are not known, an adjustment with
distances, for example, of 10 % and 90 % is also possible. Starting
point for these distance specications is always the seal surface of
the thread or ange.

1. In the menu "Additional settings", menu item "Damping" you have
to adjust the requested damping of the output signal.

2. Select the output characteristics in the menu item "Current out-
put".

The quick start is then nished. For further information see chapter
"Parameter adjustment".

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Contents

Contents

1 About this document

1.1 Function ............................................................................. 6

1.2 Target group ....................................................................... 6

1.3 Symbolism used ................................................................. 6

2 For your safety

2.1 Authorised personnel ......................................................... 7

2.2 Appropriate use .................................................................. 7

2.3 Warning about incorrect use ............................................... 7

2.4 General safety instructions ................................................. 7

2.5 CE conformity ..................................................................... 8

2.6 NAMUR recommendations ................................................ 8

2.7 Radio license for Europe .................................................... 8

2.8 Radio license for USA/Canada ........................................... 8

2.9 Environmental instructions ................................................. 8

3 Product description

3.1 Conguration .................................................................... 10

3.2 Principle of operation ........................................................ 11

3.3 Packaging, transport and storage ..................................... 11

3.4 Accessories and replacement parts ................................. 12

4 Mounting

4.1 General instructions ......................................................... 14

4.2 Instructions for installation ................................................ 14

5 Connecting to power supply

5.1 Connection of the battery charger .................................... 19

5.2 Wiring plan ....................................................................... 19

5.3 Switch-on phase ............................................................... 20

6 Set up with the indicating and adjustment module

6.1 Insert indicating and adjustment module .......................... 22

6.2 Adjustment system ........................................................... 23

6.3 Parameter adjustment ...................................................... 23

6.4 Saving the parameter adjustment data ............................. 36

7 Setup with PACTware

7.1 Connect the PC ................................................................ 38

7.2 Parameter adjustment with PACTware .............................. 38

7.3 Saving the parameter adjustment data ............................. 39

8 Set up with other systems

8.1 DD adjustment programs ................................................. 40

8.2 Communicator 375, 475 ................................................... 40

9 Diagnosis, Asset Management and service

9.1 Maintenance .................................................................... 41

9.2 Measured value and event memory ................................. 41

9.3 Asset Management function ............................................. 42

9.4 Rectify faults ..................................................................... 45

9.5 Exchanging the electronics module .................................. 49

9.6 Software update ............................................................... 49

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9.7 How to proceed in case of repair ...................................... 50

10 Dismounting

10.1 Dismounting steps ............................................................ 51

10.2 Disposal ........................................................................... 51

11 Supplement

11.1 Technical data .................................................................. 52

11.2 Dimensions ...................................................................... 57

Contents

Safety instructions for Ex areas

Please note the Ex-specic 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.

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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 rectication. 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 qualied
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.

Action

→

This arrow indicates a single action.

1 Sequence

Numbers set in front indicate successive steps in a procedure.

Battery disposal

This symbol indicates special information about the disposal of bat­teries and accumulators.

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2 For your safety

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 VEGAPULS 65 is a sensor for continuous level measurement.
Due to the integrated accumulator the instrument is particularly
suitable as a portable measuring system or test sensor for special
applications.

You can nd detailed information on the application range in chapter
"Product description".

Operational reliability is ensured only if the instrument is properly
used according to the specications in the operating instructions
manual as well as possible supplementary instructions.

2.3 Warning about incorrect use

Inappropriate or incorrect use of the instrument can give rise to
application-specic hazards, e.g. vessel overll 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 awless 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 modications are explicitly forbidden.

The safety approval markings and safety tips on the device must also
be observed.

Depending on the instrument version, the emitting frequencies are in
the C or K band range. The low emitting frequencies are far below the
internationally approved limit values. When used correctly, there is no
danger to health.

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2 For your safety

2.5 CE conformity

The device fullls the legal requirements of the applicable EC guide­lines. By axing the CE marking, we conrm successful testing of the
product.

You can nd the conformity certicate in the download section of our
homepage.

2.6 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 eld instrumentation.

The device fullls the requirements of the following NAMUR recom­mendations:

NE 21 – Electromagnetic compatibility of equipment

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NE 43 – Signal level for malfunction information from measuring

•

transducers
NE 53 – Compatibility of eld devices and indicating/adjustment

•

components
NE 107 - Self-monitoring and diagnosis of eld devices

•

For further information see www.namur.de.

2.7 Radio license for Europe

The instrument is approved according to EN 302372-1/2 (2006-04)
for use in closed vessels.

2.8 Radio license for USA/Canada

The instrument is in conformity with part 15 of the FCC regulations.
Take note of the following two regulations:

The instrument must not cause any interfering emissions

•

The device must be insensitive to interfering immissions, including

•

those that may cause undesirable operating conditions

Modications not expressly approved by the manufacturer will lead to
expiry of the operating licence according to FCC/IC.

The instrument is in conformity with RSS-210 of the IC regulations.

The instrument may only be used in closed vessels made of metal,
concrete, or bre-reinforced plastic.

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 certied according
to DIN EN ISO 14001.

Please help us full this obligation by observing the environmental
instructions in this manual:

Chapter "Packaging, transport and storage"

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Chapter "Disposal"

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2 For your safety

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3 Product description

Type label

3 Product description

3.1 Conguration

The type label contains the most important data for identication and
use of the instrument:

1

2

3

4
5

6

7
8
9

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Fig. 4: Layout of the type label (example)

1 Instrument type
2 Product code

3 Approvals

4 Power supply and signal output, electronics

5 Protection rating
6 Measuring range

7 Process and ambient temperature, process pressure
8 Material, wetted parts
9 Hardware and software version
10 Order number
11 Serial number of the instrument
12 Symbol of the device protection class
13 ID numbers, instrument documentation
14 Note to observe the instrument documentation
15 Notied authority for CE marking
16 Approval directive

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Serial number

Scope of this operating
instructions manual

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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)

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Delivery date (HTML)

•

Order-specic instrument features (HTML)

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Operating instructions at the time of shipment (PDF)

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Order-specic sensor data for an electronics exchange (XML)

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Test certicate "Measuring Accuracy" (PDF)

•

For this purpose, move to www.vega.com and "VEGA Tools".

This operating instructions manual applies to the following instrument
versions:

Hardware from 2.1.0

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Software from 4.5.1

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3 Product description

Scope of delivery

Application area

Functional principle

Voltage supply

The scope of delivery encompasses:

Radar sensor with integrated accumulator

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Battery charger

•

Documentation

•

– this operating instructions manual
– Test certicate measuring accuracy (optional)
– Operating instructions manual "Indicating and adjustment

module" (optional)

– Ex-specic "Safety instructions" (with Ex versions)
– if necessary, further certicates

3.2 Principle of operation

The VEGAPULS 65 is a radar sensor for continuous measurement of
liquids under simple process conditions. It is particularly suitable for
level measurement in vessels with small process ttings and under
simple process conditions.

The instrument can be used with products with an ε
actually achievable value depends on the measuring conditions, the
antenna system, the standpipe or bypass.

The antenna of the radar sensor emits short radar pulses with a
duration of approx. 1 ns. These pulses are reected by the product
and received by the antenna as echoes. The transit time of the radar
pulses from emission to reception is proportional to the distance and
hence to the level. The determined level is converted into an appropri­ate output signal and outputted as measured value.

The instrument is powered via an integrated accumulator. This allows
operation of the instrument independently of the mains or a control
system. To achieve a longer battery lifetime, the instrument is preset
to HART multidrop. This puts a load of only 4 mA current on the ac­cumulator.

value ≥1.8. The

r

3.3 Packaging, transport and storage

Packaging

Transport

Transport inspection

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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 environment­friendly, 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.

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3 Product description

Storage

Storage and transport
temperature

Indicating and adjust­ment module

Interface adapter

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:

Not in the open

•

Dry and dust free

•

Not exposed to corrosive media

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Protected against solar radiation

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Avoiding mechanical shock and vibration

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Storage and transport temperature see chapter "Supplement -

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Technical data - Ambient conditions"
Relative humidity 20 … 85 %

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3.4 Accessories and replacement parts

The indicating and adjustment module PLICSCOM is used for meas­ured value indication, adjustment and diagnosis. It can be inserted
into the sensor and removed at any time.

You can nd further information in the operating instructions "Indicat-
ing and adjustment module PLICSCOM" (Document-ID 27835).

The interface adapter VEGACONNECT enables the connection of
communication-capable instruments to the USB interface of a PC. For
parameter adjustment of these instruments, an adjustment software
such as PACTware with VEGA-DTM is required.

You can nd further information in the operating instructions "Interface
adapter VEGACONNECT" (Document-ID 32628).

External indicating and
adjustment unit with
HART protocol

Protective cover

Flanges

Electronics module

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VEGADIS 62 is suitable for measured value indication and adjustment
of sensors with HART protocol. It is looped into the 4 … 20 mA/HART
signal cable.

You can nd further information in the operating instructions "VE-
GADIS 62" (Document-ID 36469).

The protective cover protects the sensor housing against soiling and
intense heat from solar radiation.

You will nd additional information in the supplementary instructions
manual "Protective cover" (Document-ID 34296).

Screwed anges are available in dierent versions according to the
following standards: DIN 2501, EN 1092-1, ANSI B 16.5, JIS B 2210­1984, GOST 12821-80.

You can nd additional information in the supplementary instructions
manual "Flanges according to DIN-EN-ASME-JIS" (Document-ID

31088).

The electronics module VEGAPULS series 60 is a replacement part
for radar sensors of VEGAPULS series 60. There is a dierent version
available for each type of signal output.

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You can nd further information in the operating instructions "Elec-
tronics module VEGAPULS series 60" (Document-ID 36801).

Accumulator insert

The accumulator insert VEGAPULS Serie 60 is an replacement part
for radar sensors of VEGAPULS series 60 with integrated accumula­tor.

You can nd further information in the operating instructions "Accumu-
lator insert VEGAPULS series 60" (Document-ID 41033).

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4 Mounting

Screwing in

4 Mounting

4.1 General instructions

With instruments with threaded process tting, suitable tools must be
applied for tightening the hexagon.

Warning:

The housing must not be used to screw the instrument in! Applying
tightening force can damage internal parts of the housing.

Moisture

Suitability for the process
conditions

Sealing of the encapsu­lated antenna system

Use the recommended cables (see chapter "Connecting to power
supply") and tighten the cable gland.

You can give your instrument additional protection against moisture
penetration by leading the connection cable downward in front of the
cable entry. Rain and condensation water can thus drain o. This ap­plies mainly to outdoor mounting as well as installation in areas where
high humidity is expected (e.g. through cleaning processes) or on
cooled or heated vessels.

Make sure that all parts of the instrument exposed to the process, in
particular the active measuring component, process seal and process
tting, are suitable for the existing process conditions. These include
above all the process pressure, process temperature as well as the
chemical properties of the medium.

You can nd the specications in chapter "Technical data" and on the
type label.

4.2 Instructions for installation

The ange screws must be tightened so that the PTFE washer of
the encapsulated antenna system seals eectively. You can nd the
required torque in the technical data.

You can counteract the material-induced tension loss with PTFE by
doing the following:

1. Make sure the number of ange screws corresponds to the num­ber of ange holes

2. Use disc springs in addition to the ange screws for fastening the
ange

3. Tighten all screws with the torque stated in the technical data

Polarisation plane

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The emitted radar impulses of the radar sensor are electromagnetic
waves. The polarisation plane is the direction of the electrical wave
component. By turning the instrument in the connection ange or
mounting boss, the polarisation can be used to reduce the eects of
false echoes.

The position of the polarisation plane is marked on the process tting
of the instrument.

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Fig. 5: Position of the polarisation level

1 Marking hole

4 Mounting

1

Installation position

When mounting the VEGAPULS 65, keep a distance of at least
500 mm (19.69 in) to the vessel wall. If the sensor is installed in the
center of dished or round vessel tops, multiple echoes can arise.
These can, however, be suppressed by an appropriate adjustment
(see chapter "Setup").

If you cannot keep this distance you should carry out a false echo
storage before setup. This applies mainly if buildup on the vessel wall
is expected. In this case, we recommend repeating a false echo stor­age later with existing buildup.

> 500 mm

")

(19.69

Fig. 6: Mounting of the radar sensor on round vessel tops

In vessels with conical bottom it can be advantageous to mount the
sensor in the center of the vessel, as measurement is then possible
down to the lowest point of the vessel bottom.

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4 Mounting

Fig. 7: Mounting of the radar sensor on vessels with conical bottom

Inowingmedium

Socket

Do not mount the instruments in or above the lling stream. Make sure
that you detect the product surface, not the inowing product.

Fig. 8: Mounting of the radar sensor with inowing medium

The active part of the antenna, i.e. the conical antenna part should
protrude completely out of the socket.

To meet the dierent socket dimensions, sensors for socket lengths
up to 50, 100 and 250 mm (2, 4, 10 in) are available.

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4 Mounting

Fig. 9: Recommended socket mounting

In case of very big socket diameters, the active antenna part can
be slightly recessed in the socket. The following rule applies to the
standard version of VEGAPULS 65: Socket diameter corresponds to
max. socket height.

Sensor orientation

Vessel installations

Align the sensor in liquids as vertical as possible to the product sur­face to achieve optimum measurement.

Fig. 10: Alignment in liquids

The mounting location of the radar sensor should be a place where no
other equipment or xtures cross the path of the microwave signals.

Vessel installations, such as e.g. ladders, limit switches, heating spi­rals, struts, etc., can cause false echoes and impair the useful echo.
Make sure when planning your measuring site that the radar sensor
has a "clear view" to the measured product.

In case of existing vessel installations, a false echo storage should be
carried out during setup.

If large vessel installations such as struts or supports cause false
echoes, these can be attenuated through supplementary measures.
Small, inclined sheet metal baes above the installations scatter the
radar signals and prevent direct interfering reections.

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4 Mounting

Fig. 11: Cover smooth proles with deectors

Agitators

Foam generation

If there are agitators in the vessel, a false signal memory should be
carried out with the agitators in motion. This ensures that the interfer­ing reections from the agitators are saved with the blades in dierent
positions.

Fig. 12: Agitators

Through the action of lling, stirring and other processes in the vessel,
dense foams which considerably damp the emitted signals may form
on the product surface.

If foams are causing measurement errors, the biggest possible radar
antenna should be used.

As an alternative, sensors with guided microwave can be used. These
are unaected by foam generation and are best suited for such ap­plications.

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5 Connecting to power supply

5 Connecting to power supply

5.1 Connection of the battery charger

We recommended charging the integrated accumulator completely
before setting up the instrument. You can nd the charging time in
chapter "Technical data".

The battery charger is plugged into a socket in the supply room, see
chapter "Wiring plan".

The LEDs in the supply room show the charging process and condi­tion of the accumulator, see chapter "Wiring plan".

5.2 Wiring plan

Electronics compartment

1

Fig. 13: Position of the power supply and electronics compartment

1 Supply room (accumulator)
2 Electronics compartment

2

2

4...20mA

( )

+

(-)

1

2

567

8

1

Fig. 14: Electronics compartment, double chamber housing

1 Internal connection to the connection compartment
2 Contact pins for the indicating and adjustment module

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5 Connecting to power supply

Supply room

( )

+

1,2 OFF

0

1

9

2

8

3

5..9 auto cycle

7

4

6

5

1

3 ON/OFF 1h
4 ON/OFF

modes

(-)

2

Charge

Accu

3

4

5

2

1

Fig. 15: Supply room

1 Internal connection of the socket for the battery charger
2 Mode switch
3 LED green, charging process
4 LED yellow, charging status
5 Socket for the battery charger

The mode switch enables the selection of the following modes:

0 = sensor o, LEDs show the accumulator status

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1, 2 = sensor o, LEDs o

•

3 = sensor on for 1 hour after pressing a key (delivery status)

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4 = sensor permanently on, switching on/o via button

•

5 = sensor is switched on every 30 min. for 3 min.

•

6 = sensor is switched on every hour for 3 min.

•

7 = sensor is switched on every 6 hours for 3 min.

•

8 = sensor is switched on every 12 hours for 3 min.

•

9 = sensor is switched on every 24 hours for 3 min.

•

The green LED characterizes the charging process:

LED ashes = Accumulator is charging

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LED lights = accumulator is full, battery charger should be

•

unplugged (accumulator life time)

After pressing the key or changing the mode the yellow LED shows
the accumulator status for approximately 10 s as follows:

LED lights = accumulator is full

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LED ashes = accumulator should be charged

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LED o = accumulator is empty

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5.3 Switch-on phase

The instrument is switched on and o by means of a button outside
on the housing.

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Fig. 16: Switch on/o button outside on the housing

1 On/O button

After switching on, the instrument carries out a self-check for approxi­mately 30 s:

Internal check of the electronics

•

Indication of the instrument type, hardware and software version,

•

measurement loop name on the display or PC
Indication of the status message "F 105 Determine measured

•

value" on the display or PC

As soon as a plausible measured value is found, this value will be
displayed. The value corresponds to the actual level as well as the
settings already carried out, e.g. factory setting.

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6 Set up with the indicating and adjustment module

6 Set up with the indicating and adjustment

module

6.1 Insert indicating and adjustment module

The indicating and adjustment module can be inserted into the sen­sor and removed any time. Four positions displaced by 90° can be
selected. It is not necessary to interrupt the power supply.

Proceed as follows:

1. Unscrew the housing cover

2. Place the indicating and adjustment module in the requested
position onto the electronics and turn to the right until it snaps in

3. Screw housing cover with inspection window tightly back on

Removal is carried out in reverse order.

The indicating and adjustment module is powered by the sensor, an
additional connection is not necessary.

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Fig. 17: Insertion of the indicating and adjustment module with single chamber

housing

Note:

If you intend to retrot the instrument with an indicating and adjust­ment module for continuous measured value indication, a higher
cover with an inspection glass is required.

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Key functions

6 Set up with the indicating and adjustment module

6.2 Adjustment system

Fig. 18: Indicating and adjustment elements

1 LC display
2 Adjustment keys

[OK] key:

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– Move to the menu overview
– Conrm selected menu
– Edit parameter
– Save value

[->] key:

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– Presentation change measured value
– Select list entry
– Select editing position

[+] key:

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– Change value of the parameter

[ESC] key:

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– interrupt input
– Jump to next higher menu

1

2

Adjustment system

The sensor is adjusted via the four keys of the indicating and adjust­ment module. The LC display indicates the individual menu items. The
functions of the individual keys are shown in the above illustration.
Approx. 10 minutes after the last pressing of a key, an automatic reset
to measured value indication is triggered. Any values not conrmed
with [OK] will not be saved.

6.3 Parameter adjustment

Through the parameter adjustment the instrument is adapted to the
application conditions. The parameter adjustment is carried out via an
adjustment menu.

Main menu

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The main menu is divided into ve sections with the following func-

tions:

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Setup: Settings, e.g., for measurement loop name, medium, applica­tion, vessel, adjustment, signal output

Display: Settings, e.g., for language, measured value display, lighting

Diagnosis: Information, e.g. on the instrument status, pointer, reli-

ability, simulation, echo curve

Further settings: Instrument unit, false signal suppression, linearisa­tion curve, reset, date/time, reset, copy function

Info: Instrument name, hardware and software version, calibration
date, instrument features

Information:

In this operating instructions manual, the instrument-specic param­eters in the menu sections "Setup", "Diagnosis" and "Additional set-
tings" are described. The general parameters in these menu section
are described in the operating instructions manual "Indicating and
adjustment module".

You can nd in the operating instructions manual "Indicating and ad-
justment module" also the description of the menu sections "Display"
and "Info".

In the main menu point "Setup", the individual submenu points should
be selected subsequently and provided with the correct parameters
to ensure the optimum adjustment of the measurement. The proce­dure is described in the following.

Setup

Setup/Medium

Each medium has dierent reection properties. With liquids, further
interfering factors are uctuation product surface and foam genera­tion. With bulk solids, these are dust generation, material cone and
additional echoes from the vessel wall.

To adapt the sensor to these dierent measuring conditions, the
selection "Liquid" or "Bulk solid" should be made in this menu item.

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Through this selection, the sensor is adapted perfectly to the product

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Enter the requested parameters via the appropriate keys, save your
settings with [OK] and jump to the next menu item with the [ESC] and
the [->] key.

Setup/Application

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In addition to the medium, also the application, i.e. the measuring site,
can inuence the measurement.

With this menu item, the sensor can be adapted to the applications.
The adjustment possibilities depend on the selection "Liquid" or "Bulk
solid" under "Medium".

The following options are available when "Liquid" is selected:

The selection "Standpipe" opens a new window in which the inner
diameter of the applied standpipe is entered.

The following features form the basis of the applications:

Storage tank:

Setup: large-volumed, upright cylindrical, spherical

•

Product speed: slow lling and emptying

•

Process/measurement conditions:

•

– Condensation
– Smooth product surface
– Max. requirement to the measurement accuracy

Storage tanke with product circulation:

Setup: large-volumed, upright cylindrical, spherical

•

Product speed: slow lling and emptying

•

Vessel: small laterally mounted or large top mounted stirrer

•

Process/measurement conditions:

•

– Relatively smooth product surface
– Max. requirement to the measurement accuracy
– Condensation
– Slight foam generation
– Overlling possible

Storage tank on ships (Cargo Tank):

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Product speed: slow lling and emptying

•

Vessel:

•

– Installations in the bottom section (bracers, heating spirals)
– High sockets 200 … 500 mm, also with large diameters

Process/measurement conditions:

•

– Condensation, buildup by movement
– Max. requirement on measurement accuracy from 95 %

Stirrer vessel (reactor):

Setup: all vessel sizes possible

•

Product speed:

•

– Fast to slow lling possible
– Vessel is very often lled and emptied

Vessel:

•

– Socket available
– Large agitator blades of metal
– Vortex breakers, heating spirals

Process/measurement conditions:

•

– Condensation, buildup by movement
– Strong spout generation
– Very agitated surface, foam generation

Dosing vessel:

Setup: all vessel sizes possible

•

Product speed:

•

– Fast lling and emptying
– Vessel is very often lled and emptied

Vessel: narrow installation situation

•

Process/measurement conditions:

•

– Condensation, buildup on the antenna
– Foam generation

Standpipe:

Product speed: very fast lling and emptying

•

Vessel:

•

– Vent hole
– Joins like anges, weld joints
– Shifting of the running time in the tube

Process/measurement conditions:

•

– Condensation
– Buildup

Bypass:

Product speed:

•

– Fast up to slow lling with short up to long bypass tube possible
– Often the level is hold via a control facility

Vessel:

•

– Lateral outlets and inlets
– Joins like anges, weld joints
– Shifting of the running time in the tube

Process/measurement conditions:

•

– Condensation
– Buildup

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– Separation of oil and water possible
– Overlling into the antenna possible

Plastic tank:

Vessel:

•

– Measurement x mounted or integrated
– Measurement depending on the application through the vessel

top

– With empty vessel, the measurement can be carried out

through the bottom

Process/measurement conditions:

•

– Condensation on the plastic ceiling
– In outside facilities water and snow on the vessel top possible

Transportable plastic tank:

Vessel:

•

– Material and thickness dierent
– Measurement through the vessel top

Process/measurement conditions:

•

– Measured value jump with vessel change

Open water (gauge measurement):

Gauge rate of change: slow gauge change

•

Process/measurement conditions:

•

– Distance sensor to water surface to big
– Extreme damping of output signal due to wave generation
– Ice and condensation on the antenna possible
– Spiders and insect nestle in the antennas
– Floating material and animals sporadically on the water surface

Openume(owmeasurement):

Gauge rate of change: slow gauge change

•

Process/measurement conditions:

•

– Ice and condensation on the antenna possible
– Spiders and insect nestle in the antennas
– Smooth water surface
– Exact measurement result required
– Distance to the water surface normally relatively high

Rain water overfall (weir):

Gauge rate of change: slow gauge change

•

Process/measurement conditions:

•

– Ice and condensation on the antenna possible
– Spiders and insect nestle in the antennas
– Turbulent water surface
– Sensor ooding possible

Demonstration:

Adjustment for all applications which are not typically level meas-

•

urement

Sensor accepts all measured value changes within the measuring

•

range immediately
Typical applications:

•

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– Instrument demonstration
– Object recognition/monitoring (additional settings required)

Caution:

If a separation of liquids with dierent dielectric gure occurs in the
vessel, for example through condensation, the radar sensor can
detect under certain circumstances only the medium with the higher
dielectric gure. Keep in mind that layer interfaces can cause faulty
measurements.

If you want to measure the total height of both liquids reliably, please
contact our service department or use an instrument specially de­signed for interface measurement.

The following options are available when "Bulk solid" is selected:

The following features form the basis of the applications:

Silo (slim and high):

Vessel of metal: weld joints

•

Process/measurement conditions:

•

– Filling too close to the sensor
– System noise with completely empty silo increased
– Automatic false signal suppression with partly lled vessel

Bunker (large-volumed):

Vessel of concrete or metal:

•

– Structured vessel walls
– Installations present

Process/measurement conditions:

•

– Large distance to the medium
– Large angles of repose

Bunkerwithfastlling:

Vessel of concrete or metal, also multiple chamber silo:

•

– Structured vessel walls
– Installations present

Process/measurement conditions:

•

– Measured value jumps, e.g. by truck loading
– Large distance to the medium
– Large angles of repose

Heap:

Sensor mounting on movable conveyor belts

•

Detection of the heap prole

•

Height detection during lling

•

Process/measurement conditions:

•

– Measured value jumps, e.g. by the prole of the heap or trav-

erses
– Large angles of repose
– Measurement near the lling stream

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Crusher:

Vessel: installations, wear and protective facilities available

•

Process/measurement conditions:

•

– Measured value jumps, e.g. by truck loading
– Fast reaction time
– Large distance to the medium

Demonstration:

Adjustment for all applications which are not typically level meas-

•

urement

Sensor accepts all measured value changes within the measuring

•

range immediately
Typical applications:

•

– Instrument demonstration
– Object recognition/monitoring (additional settings required)

Through this selection, the sensor is adapted optimally to the applica­tion or the location and measurement reliability under the various
basic conditions is increased considerably.

Enter the requested parameters via the appropriate keys, save your
settings with [OK] and jump to the next menu item with the [ESC] and
the [->] key.

Setup/Vessel height,
measuring range

Setup/Vessel form

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With this selection, the operating range of the sensor is adapted to
the vessel height and the reliability with dierent frame conditions is
increased considerably.

Independent from this, the min. adjustment must be carried out.

Enter the requested parameters via the appropriate keys, save your
settings with [OK] and jump to the next menu item with the [ESC] and
the [->] key.

Also the vessel form can inuence the measurement apart from the
medium and the application. To adapt the sensor to these measure­ment conditions, this menu item oers you dierent options for vessel
bottom and ceiling in case of certain applications.

Enter the requested parameters via the appropriate keys, save your
settings with [OK] and jump to the next menu item with the [ESC] and
the [->] key.

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Setup/Adjustment

Since a radar sensor is a distance measuring instrument, the distance
from the sensor to the product surface is measured. For indication of
the real level, an allocation of the measured distance to the percent­age height must be carried out.

To perform the adjustment, enter the distance with full and empty ves­sel, see the following example:

")

1 m

(39.37

100%

2

")

10 m

(393.7

0%

1

Fig. 19: Parameter adjustment example min./max. adjustment

1 Min. level = max. meas. distance
2 Max. level = min. meas. distance

If these values are not known, an adjustment with the distances of for
example 10 % and 90 % is possible. Starting point for these distance
specications is always the seal surface of the thread or ange. By
means of these settings, the real level will be calculated.

The real product level during this adjustment is not important, be­cause the min./max. adjustment is always carried out without chang­ing the product level. These settings can be made ahead of time
without the instrument having to be installed.

Setup/Min. adjustment

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Proceed as follows:

1. Select the menu item "Setup" with [->] and conrm with [OK].
Now select with [->] the menu item "Min. adjustment" and conrm
with [OK].

2. Edit the percentage value with [OK] and set the cursor to the
requested position with [->].

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3. Set the requested percentage value with [+] and save with [OK].
The cursor jumps now to the distance value.

4. Enter the suitable distance value in m for the empty vessel (e.g.
distance from the sensor to the vessel bottom) corresponding to
the percentage value.

5. Save settings with [OK] and move with [ESC] and [->] to the max.
adjustment.

Setup/Max. adjustment

Diagnosis/Peak value

Proceed as follows:

1. Select with [->] the menu item max. adjustment and conrm with
[OK].

2. Prepare the percentage value for editing with [OK] and set the
cursor to the requested position with [->].

3. Set the requested percentage value with [+] and save with [OK].
The cursor jumps now to the distance value.

4. Enter the appropriate distance value in m (corresponding to the
percentage value) for the full vessel. Keep in mind that the max.
level must lie below the min. distance to the antenna edge.

5. Save settings with [OK]

The respective min. and max. measured value is saved in the sensor.
The values are displayed in the menu item "Peak values".

Diagnosis/Measurement
reliability

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When non-contact level sensors are used, the measurement can be
inuenced by the respective process conditions. In this menu item,
the measurement reliability of the level echo is displayed as dB value.
The measurement reliability equals signal strength minus noise. The

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higher the value, the more reliable the measurement. With a function­ing measurement, the values are > 10 dB.

Diagnoses/Curve indica­tion

The "Echo curve" shows the signal strength of the echoes over the
measuring range in dB. The signal strength enables an evaluation of
the quality of the measurement.

The "False signal suppression" displays the saved false echoes (see
menu "Additional settings") of the empty vessel with signal strength in
"dB" over the measuring range.

A comparison of echo curve and false signal suppression allows a
more accurate conclusion on measurement reliability. The selected
curve is continuously updated. With the [OK] key, a submenu with
zoom functions is opened:

"X-Zoom": Zoom function for the meas. distance

•

"Y-Zoom": 1, 2, 5 and 10x signal magnication in "dB"

•

"Unzoom": Reset the presentation to the nominal measuring range

•

with single magnication

Diagnostics/Echo curve
memory

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With the function "Echo curve memory" the echo curve can be saved
at the time of setup. This is generally recommended; for using the As­set Management functions it is absolutely necessary. If possible, the
curve should be saved with a low level in the vessel.

With the adjustment software PACTware and the PC, the high resolu­tion echo curve can be displayed and used to recognize signal
changes over the operating time. In addition, the echo curve of the
setup can be also displayed in the echo curve window and compared
with the actual echo curve.

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Additional adjustments/
False signal suppression

The following circumstances cause interfering reections and can
inuence the measurement:

High sockets

•

Vessel installations such as struts

•

Agitators

•

Buildup or welded joints on vessel walls

•

Note:

A false signal suppression detects, marks and saves these false sig­nals so that they are no longer taken into account for level measure­ment.

This should be done with the low level so that all potential interfering
reections can be detected.

Proceed as follows:

1. Select the menu item "Additional settins" with [->] and conrm
with [OK]. With [->] you have to select the menu item "False
signal suppression" and conrm with [OK].

2. Conrm again with [OK].

3. Conrm again with [OK].

4. Conrm again with [OK] and enter the actual distance from the
sensor to the product surface.

5. All interfering signals in this section are detected by the sensor
and stored after conrming with [OK].

Note:

Check the distance to the product surface, because if an incorrect
(too large) value is entered, the existing level will be saved as false
signal. The lling level would then no longer be detectable in this area.

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If a false signal suppression has already been created in the sensor,
the following menu window appears when selecting "False signal
suppression":

The menu item "Delete" is used to completely delete an already cre­ated false signal suppression. This is useful if the saved false signal
suppression no longer matches the metrological conditions in the
vessel.

The menu item "Extend" is used to extend an already created false
signal suppression. This is useful if a false signal suppression was
carried out with a too high level and not all false signals could be de­tected. When selecting "Extend", the distance to the product surface
of the created false signal suppression is displayed. This value can
now be changed and the false signal suppression can be extended to
this range.

Additional adjustments/
Linearization curve

A linearization is necessary for all vessels in which the vessel volume
does not increase linearly with the level - e.g. in a horizontal cylindri­cal or spherical tank - and the indication or output of the volume is
required. Corresponding linearization curves are preprogrammed
for these vessels. They represent the correlation between the level
percentage and vessel volume.

By activating the appropriate curve, the volume percentage of the
vessel is displayed correctly. If the volume should not be displayed in
percent but e.g. in l or kg, a scaling can be also set in the menu item
"Display".

Enter the requested parameters via the appropriate keys, save your
settings and jump to the next menu item with the [ESC] and [->] key.

Caution:

Note the following if the instrument with corresponding approval is
used as part of an overll protection system according to WHG:

If a linearisation curve is selected, the measuring signal is no longer
linearly proportional to the level. This must be taken into consideration
by the user, particularly when setting the switching point on the level
switch.

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Additional adjustments

- Reset

When a reset is carried out, all settings (with only a few exceptions)
are reset. The exceptions are: PIN, language, lighting, SIL and HART
mode.

The following reset functions are available:

Delivery status: Restoring the parameter settings at the time of ship­ment from the factory incl. the order-specic settings. A created false
signal suppression, user-programmable linearization curve as well as
the measured value memory will be deleted.

Basic settings: Resetting the parameter settings incl. special and
laboratory parameters to the default values of the respective instru­ment. A created false signal suppression, user programmable lineari­zation curve as well as the measured value memory will be deleted.

Setup: Resetting of the parameter settings to the default values of the
respective instrument in the menu item Setup. User-generated false
signal suppression, user-programmed linearization curve, measured
value memory as well as event memory remain untouched. The
linearization is set to linear.

False signal suppression: Deleting a previously created false signal
suppression. The false signal suppression created in the factory
remains active.

Peak values distance: Resetting the measured min. and max. dis­tances to the actual measured value.

The following table shows the default values of the instrument. De­pending on the instrument version, not all menu items are available or
dierently assigned:

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Menu Menu item Default value

Setup Measurement

Display Language Like order

Additional adjust-

ments

loop name

Medium Dependent on the sensor:

Applications Demonstration

Vessel form Vessel bottom, dished boiler end

Vesell height/
Measuring range

Min. adjustment Recommended measuring range, see

Max. adjustment 0,000 m(d)

Damping 0.0 s

Current output
mode

Current output
Min./Max.

Lock operation Released

Displayed value Distance

Display unit m

Scaling size Volume

Scaling 0.00 lin %, 0 l

Backlight Switched o

Distance unit m

Temperature unit °C

Probe length Length of the standpipe Ex factory

Linearisation

curve

HART mode Multidrop

Sensor

Liquid/Water

Bulk solids/Crushed stones, gravel

Vessel top, dished boiler end

Recommended measuring range, see
"Technical data" in the supplement

"Technical data" in the supplement

4 … 20 mA, < 3.6 mA

Min. current 3.8 mA, max. current

20.5 mA

l

100.00 lin %, 100 l

Linear

Address 1

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6.4 Saving the parameter adjustment data

We recommended noting the adjusted data, e.g. in this operating
instructions manual, and archiving them afterwards. They are thus
available for multiple use or service purposes.

If the instrument is equipped with an indicating and adjustment
module, the data in the sensor can be saved in the indicating and
adjustment module. The procedure is described in the operating

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instructions manual "Indicating and adjustment module" in the menu
item "Copy sensor data". The data remain there permanently even if
the sensor power supply fails.

The following data or settings for adjustment of the indicating and
adjustment module are saved:

All data of the menu "Setup" and "Display"

•

In the menu "Additional adjustments" the items "Sensor-specic

•

units, temperature unit and linearization"
The values of the user programmable linearisation curve

•

The function can also be used to transfer settings from one instru­ment to another instrument of the same type. If it is necessary to
exchange a sensor, the indicating and adjustment module is inserted
into the replacement instrument and the data are likewise written into
the sensor via the menu item "Copy sensor data".

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7 Setup with PACTware

7 Setup with PACTware

7.1 Connect the PC

Via the interface adapter
directly on the sensor

Prerequisites

2

1

3

Fig. 20: Connection of the PC directly to the sensor via the interface adapter

1 USB cable to the PC
2 Interface adapter VEGACONNECT 4

3 Sensor

Information:

The interface adapter VEGACONNECT 3 is not suitable for connec­tion to the sensor.

7.2 Parameter adjustment with PACTware

For parameter adjustment of the sensor via a Windows PC, the con­guration software PACTware and a suitable instrument driver (DTM)
according to FDT standard are required. The up-to-date PACTware
version as well as all available DTMs are compiled in a DTM Collec­tion. The DTMs can also be integrated into other frame applications
according to FDT standard.

Note:

To ensure that all instrument functions are supported, you should
always use the latest DTM Collection. Furthermore, not all described
functions are included in older rmware versions. You can download
the latest instrument software from our homepage. A description of
the update procedure is also available in the Internet.

Further setup steps are described in the operating instructions manu­al "DTM Collection/PACTware" attached to each DTM Collection and
which can also be downloaded from the Internet. Detailed descrip­tions are available in the online help of PACTware and the DTMs.

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Fig. 21: Example of a DTM view

7 Setup with PACTware

Standard/Full version

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 conguration simplies 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. In addition, there is a tank calculation program as
well as a multiviewer for display and analysis of the saved measured
value and echo curves.

The standard version is available as a download under www.vega.
com/downloads and "Software". The full version is available on CD
from the agency serving you.

7.3 Saving the parameter adjustment data

We recommend documenting or saving the parameter adjustment
data via PACTware. That way the data are available for multiple use or
service purposes.

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8 Set up with other systems

8 Set up with other systems

8.1 DD adjustment programs

Device descriptions as Enhanced Device Description (EDD) are
available for DD adjustment programs such as, for example, AMS™
and PDM.

The les can be downloaded at www.vega.com/downloads under
"Software".

8.2 Communicator 375, 475

Device descriptions for the instrument are available as DD or EDD for
parameter adjustment with the Field Communicator 375 or 475.

The les can be downloaded at www.vega.com/downloads under
"Software".

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9 Diagnosis, Asset Management and service

9 Diagnosis, Asset Management and service

9.1 Maintenance

If the device is used correctly, no maintenance is required in normal
operation.

9.2 Measured value and event memory

The instrument has several memories which are available for diagno­sis purposes. The data remain even with voltage interruption.

Measured value memory

Event memory

Echo curve memory

Up to 60,000 measured values can be stored in the sensor in a ring
memory. Each entry contains date/time as well as the respective
measured value. Storable values are for example:

Distance

•

Filling height

•

Percentage value

•

Lin. percent

•

Scaled

•

Current value

•

Meas. reliability

•

Electronics temperature

•

When the instrument is shipped, the measured value memory is
active and stores distance, measurement certainty and electronics
temperature every 3 minutes.

The requested values and recording conditions are set via a PC with
PACTware/DTM or the control system with EDD. Data are thus read
out and also reset.

Up to 500 events are automatically stored with a time stamp in the
sensor (non-deletable). Each entry contains date/time, event type,
event description and value. Event types are for example:

Modication of a parameter

•

Switching on and o times

•

Status messages (according to NE 107)

•

Error messages (according to NE 107)

•

The data are read out via a PC with PACTware/DTM or the control
system with EDD.

The echo curves are stored with date and time and the corresponding
echo data. The memory is divided into two sections:

Echo curve of the setup: This is used as reference echo curve for
the measurement conditions during setup. Changes in the measure­ment conditions during operation or buildup on the sensor can thus
be recognized. The echo curve of the setup is stored via:

PC with PACTware/DTM

•

Control system with EDD

•

Indicating and adjustment module

•

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Further echo curves: Up to 10 echo curves can be stored in a ring
buer in this memory section. Further echo curves are stored via:

PC with PACTware/DTM

•

Control system with EDD

•

9.3 Asset Management function

The instrument features self-monitoring and diagnostics according
to NE 107 and VDI/VDE 2650. In addition to the status messages in
the following tables there are more detailed error messages available
under the menu item "Diagnostics" via the indicating and adjustment
module, PACTware/DTM and EDD.

Status messages

The status messages are classied in the following categories:

Failure

•

Function check

•

Out of specication

•

Maintenance requirement

•

and explained by pictographs:

41 2 3

Fig. 22: Pictograms of the status messages

1 Failure - red

2 Function check - orange

3 Out of specication - yellow
4 Maintenance - blue

Failure: Due to a malfunction in the instrument, a failure message is
outputted.

This status message is always active. It cannot be deactivated by the
user.

Function check: The instrument is in operation, the measured value
is temporarily invalid (for example during simulation).

This status message is inactive by default. It can be activated by the
user via PACTware/DTM or EDD.

Outofspecication: The measured value is unstable because the
instrument specication is exceeded (e.g. electronics temperature).

This status message is inactive by default. It can be activated by the
user via PACTware/DTM or EDD.

Maintenance: Due to external inuences, the instrument function
is limited. The measurement is aected, but the measured value is
still valid. Plan in maintenance for the instrument because a failure is
expected in the near future (e.g. due to buildup).

This status message is inactive by default. It can be activated by the
user via PACTware/DTM or EDD.

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Failure

The following table shows the error codes in the status message
"Failure" and gives information on the reason and rectication. Keep
in mind that some information is only valid with four-wire instruments.

Code

Text mes­sage

F013

no measured
value avail­able

F017

Adjustment
span too small

F025

Error in the
linearization
table

F036

No operable
software

F040

Error in the
electronics

F080 – General software error – Separate operating voltage

F105

Determine

measured
value

F113

Communica­tion error

F125

Unpermissi­ble electronics
temperature

F260

Error in the
calibration

F261

Error in the
conguration

Cause Rectication

– Sensor does not detect an

echo during operation

– Antenna system contami-

nated or defective

– Adjustment not within

specication

– Index markers are not con-

tinuously rising, for examle
unlogical value pairs

– Failed or interrupted soft-

ware update

– Hardware defect – Exchanging the electronics

– The instrument is still in the

start phase, the measured
value could not yet be
determined

– EMC interferences
– Transmission error with the

external communication
with 4-wire power supply

unit

– Temperature of the elec-

tronics in the non-specied

section

– Error in the calibration car-

ried out in the factory

– Error in the EEPROM

– Error during setup
– False signal suppression

faulty

– Error when carrying out a

reset

– Check or correct installation

and/or parameter adjust­ment

– Clean or exchange process

component or antenna

– Change adjustment accord-

ing to the limit values (dif­ference between min. and
max. ≥ 10 mm)

– Check linearization table
– Delete table/Create new

– Repeat software update
– Check electronics version
– Exchanging the electronics
– Send instrument for repair

– Send instrument for repair

briey

– Wait for the warm-up phase
– Duration depending on

the version and parameter
adjustment up to approxi­mately 3 min.

– Remove EMC inuences
– Exchange 4-wire power

supply unit or electronics

– Check ambient temperature
– Isolate electronics
– Use instrument with higher

temperature range

– Exchanging the electronics
– Send instrument for repair

– Repeat setup
– Repeat reset

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Function check

Outofspecication

Code

Text mes­sage

F264

Installation/
Setup error

F265

Measurement
function dis­turbed

Cause Rectication

– Adjustment not within the

vessel height/measuring
range

– Max. measuring range of

the instrument not sucient

– Sensor no longer carries

out a measurement

– Operating voltage too low

– Check or correct installation

and/or parameter adjust­ment

– Use an instrument with big-

ger measuring range

– Check operating voltage
– Carry out a reset
– Separate operating voltage

briey

The following table shows the error codes and text messages in the
status message "Function check" and provides information on causes
as well as corrective measures.

Code

Text mes­sage

C700

Simulation ac­tive

Cause Rectication

– A simulation is active – Finish simulation

– Wait for the automatic end

after 60 mins.

The following table shows the error codes and text messages in the
status message "Out of specication" and provides information on
causes as well as corrective measures.

Code

Text mes­sage

S600

Unpermissi­ble electronics
temperature

S601

Overlling

Cause Rectication

– Temperature of the elec-

tronics in the non-specied

section

– Danger of vessel overlling – Make sure that there is no

– Check ambient temperature
– Isolate electronics
– Use instrument with higher

temperature range

further lling

– Check level in the vessel

Maintenance

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The following table shows the error codes and text messages in the
status message "Maintenance" and provides information on causes
as well as corrective measures.

Code

Text mes­sage

M500

Error with the
reset delivery

status

Cause Rectication

– With the reset to delivery

status, the data could not
be restored

– Repeat reset
– Load XML le with sensor

data into the sensor

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Code

Text mes­sage

M501

Error in the
non-active
linearization
table

M502

Error in the
diagnosis
memory

M503

Reliability too
low

M504

Error on an

device inter­face

M505

No echo avail­able

Cause Rectication

– Hardware error EEPROM – Exchanging the electronics

– Hardware error EEPROM – Exchanging the electronics

– The echot/noise ratio is the

small for a reliable meas­urement

– Hardware defect – Check connections

– Level echo can no longer

be detected

– Send instrument for repair

– Send instrument for repair

– Check installation and

process conditions

– Clean the antenna
– Change polarisation direc-

tion

– Use instrument with higher

sensitivity

– Exchanging the electronics
– Send instrument for repair

– Clean the antenna
– Use a more suitable

antenna/sensor

– Remove possible false

echoes

– Optimize sensor position

and orientation

9.4 Rectify faults

Reaction when malfunc­tions occur

Procedure for fault recti-

cation

Check the 4 … 20 mA
signal

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The operator of the system is responsible for taking suitable meas­ures to rectify faults.

The rst measures are:

Evaluation of fault messages, for example via the indicating and

•

adjustment module
Checking the output signal with 4 … 20 mA instruments

•

Treatment of measurement errors

•

Further comprehensive diagnostics options oer a PC with the soft­ware PACTware and the suitable DTM. In many cases, the reasons
can be determined in this way and faults can be rectied.

Connect a handmultimeter in the suitable measuring range according
to the wiring plan. The following table describes possible errors in the
current signal and helps to remove them:

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Error Cause Rectication

4 … 20 mA signal
not stable

4 … 20 mA signal
missing

Current sig­nal greater than
22 mA or less
than 3.6 mA

– Level uctua-

tions

– Electrical con-

nection faulty

– Voltage supply

missing

– Operating volt-

age too low or
load resistance
too high

– Electronics

module in the
sensor defec­tive

– Set damping according to the

instrument via the indicating and
adjustment module or PACTware/
DTM

– Check connection according to

chapter "Connection steps" and
if necessary, correct according to
chapter "Wiring plan".

– Check cables for breaks; repair if

necessary

– Check, adapt if necessary

– Exchange the instrument or send it

in for repair

Treatment of measure­ment errors with liquids

The below tables show typical examples of application-related meas­urement errors with liquids. The measurement errors are dierentiated
according to the following:

Constant level

•

Filling

•

Emptying

•

The images in column "Error pattern" show the real level with a bro­ken line and the level displayed by the sensor as a continuous line.

Level

1

2

0

1 Real level

2 Level displayed by the sensor

time

Instructions:

Wherever the sensor displays a constant value, the reason could

•

also be the fault setting of the current output to "Hold value"
In case of a too low level indication, the reason could be a line

•

resistance that is too high

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9.4 Measurement error with constant level

Fault description Error pattern Cause Rectication

1. Measured value
shows a too low or too
high level

Level

0

– Min./max. adjustment not

correct

– Wrong linearization curve – Adapt linearization curve

time

– Installation in a bypass tube or

standpipe, hence running time
error (small measurement error
close to 100 %/large error close

– Adapt min./max. adjustment

– Check parameter "Application"

with respect to vessel form,
adapt if necessary (bypass,
standpipe, diameter)

to 0 %)

2. Measured value
jumps towards 0 %

3. Measured value
jumps towards 100 %

Level

– Multiple echo (vessel top,

product surface) with amplitude
higher than the level echo

0

Level

time

– Due to the process, the ampli-

tude of the product echo sinks

– Check parameter "Application",

especially vessel top, product
type, dished end, high dielectric
gure, adapt if necessary

– Carry out false signal suppres-

sion

– A false signal suppression was

0

not carried out

time

– Amplitude or position of a

false echo has changed (e.g.
condensation, buildup); false
signal suppression no longer

– Determine the reason for the

changed false echo, carry out
false signal suppression, e.g.
with condensation

matches

9.4 Measurementerrorduringlling

Fault description Error pattern Cause Rectication

4. Measured value re­mains unchanged
during lling

5. Measured value re­mains in the bottom
section during lling

6. Measured value re­mains momentarily
unchanged during ll­ing and then jumps to
the correct level

Level

– False echoes in the close range

too big or product echo too
small

0

– Strong foam or spout genera-

time

tion

– Max. adjustment not correct

Level

– Echo from the tank bottom

larger than the product echo,
for example, with products with

0

Level

0

εr < 2.5 oil-based, solvents

time

– Turbulence on the product

surface, quick lling

time

– Eliminate false echoes in the

close range

– Check measurement situation:

Antenna must protrude out of
the socket, installations

– Remove contamination on the

antenna

– Minimize interfering instal-

lations in the close range by
changing the polarization
direction

– Create a new false signal sup-

pression

– Adapt max. adjustment

– Check application parameters

Medium, Vessel height and
Floor form, adapt if necessary

– Check application parameters,

change if necessary, e.g. in
dosing vessel, reactor

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Fault description Error pattern Cause Rectication

7. Measured value
jumps towards 0 %
during lling

8. Measured value
jumps towards 100 %
during lling

9. Measured value
jumps sporadically to
100 % during lling

10. Measured value
jumps to ≥ 100 % or
0 m distance

Level

– Amplitude of a multiple echo

(vessel top - product surface) is
larger than the level echo

0

time

– The level echo cannot be distin-

guished from the false echo at
a false echo position (jumps to
multiple echo)

Level

– Due to strong turbulence and

foam generation during lling,
the amplitude of the product

0

Level

0

Level

echo sinks. Measured value

time

jumps to the false echo

– Varying condensation or con-

tamination on the antenna

time

– Level echo is no longer

detected in the close range
due to foam generation or false
echoes in the close range. The
sensor goes into overll protec­tion mode. The max. level (0 m
distance) as well as the status
message "Overll protection"
are outputted.

– Check parameter "Application",

especially vessel top, product
type, dished end, high dielectric
gure, adapt if necessary

– Remove/reduce false echo:

minimize interfering installa­tions by changing the polariza­tion direction

– Chose a more suitable installa-

tion position

– Carry out false signal suppres-

sion

– Carry out a false signal sup-

pression or increase false
signal suppression with con­densation/contamination in the
close range by editing

– Check measuring site: Antenna

must protrude out of the socket

– Remove contamination on the

antenna

– Use a sensor with a more suit-

able antenna

9.4 Measurement error during emptying

Fault description Error pattern Cause Rectication

11. Measured value re­mains unchanged in
the close range during
emptying

12. Measured value
jumps towards 0 %
during emptying

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Level

– False signal larger than the

level echo

– Level echo too small

0

time

Level

– Echo from the tank bottom

larger than the product echo,
for example, with products with

0

εr < 2.5 oil-based, solvents

time

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– Remove false echoes in the

close range. Check: Antenna
must protrude out of the socket

– Remove contamination on the

antenna

– Minimize interfering instal-

lations in the close range by
changing the polarization
direction

– After removing the false ech-

oes, the false signal suppres­sion must be deleted. Carry out
a new false signal suppression

– Check application parameters

Medium type, Vessel height and
Floor form, adapt if necessary

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Fault description Error pattern Cause Rectication

13. Measured value
jumps sporadically to­wards 100 % during
emptying

Level

0

– Varying condensation or con-

tamination on the antenna

time

– Carry out false signal suppres-

sion or increase false signal
suppression in the close range
by editing

– With bulk solids, use radar sen-

sor with purging air connection

Reaction after fault recti-

cation

24 hour service hotline

Depending on the reason for the fault and the measures taken, the
steps described in chapter "Setup" must be carried out again or must
be checked for plausibility and completeness.

Should these measures not be successful, please call in urgent cases
the VEGA service hotline under the phone no. [phone].

The hotline is also available outside the normal working hours on
seven days a week around the clock.

Since we oer this service worldwide, the support is in the English
language. The service itself is free of charge, the only costs involved
are the normal call charges.

9.5 Exchanging the electronics module

If the electronics module is defective, it can be replaced by the user.

In Ex applications only one instrument and one electronics module
with respective Ex approval may be used.

If there is no electronics module available on site, the electronics
module can be ordered through the agency serving you. The electron­ics modules are adapted to the respective sensor and dier in signal
output or voltage supply.

The new electronics module must be loaded with the default settings
of the sensor. These are the options:

In the factory

•

Or on site by the user

•

In both cases, the serial number of the sensor is needed. The serial
numbers are stated on the type label of the instrument, on the inside
of the housing as well as on the delivery note.

When loading on site, rst of all the order data must be downloaded
from the Internet (see operating instructions manual "Electronics
module").

9.6 Software update

The following components are required to update the sensor soft­ware:

Sensor

•

Voltage supply

•

Interface adapter VEGACONNECT 4

•

PC with PACTware

•

Current sensor software as le

•

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You can nd the actual sensor software as well as detailed infor­mation of the procedure under "www.vega.com/downloads" and
"Software".

Caution:

Instruments with approvals can be bound to certain software ver­sions. Therefore make sure that the approval remains eective with a
software update.

You can nd detailed information on www.vega.com/downloads and
"Approvals".

9.7 How to proceed in case of repair

You can nd a repair form as well as detailed information on how to
proceed under www.vega.com/downloads and "Forms and certi-
cates".

By doing this you help us carry out the repair quickly and without hav­ing to call back for needed information.

If a repair is necessary, please proceed as follows:

Print and ll out one form per instrument

•

Clean the instrument and pack it damage-proof

•

Attach the completed form and, if need be, also a safety data

•

sheet outside on the packaging
Please contact for the return shipment the agency serving you. You

•

can nd the agency on our home page www.vega.com.

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10 Dismounting

10 Dismounting

10.1 Dismounting steps

Warning:

Before dismounting, be aware of dangerous process conditions such
as e.g. pressure in the vessel, high temperatures, corrosive or toxic
products etc.

Take note of chapters "Mounting" and "Connecting to power supply"
and carry out the listed steps in reverse order.

10.2 Disposal

The instrument consists of materials which can be recycled by spe­cialised recycling companies. We use recyclable materials and have
designed the parts to be easily separable.

Materials: see chapter "Technical data"

For disposal or recycling within the European Union proceed accord­ing to the "Electronics recycling" and "Battery/Accumulator recycling"
below. Outside the European Union you should take note of the valid
national regulations.

Electronics recycling

This instrument is not subject to the WEEE directive 2002/96/EG and
the respective national laws. Therefore pass the instrument directly
on to a specialised recycling company and do not use the municipal
collecting points. These may be used only for privately used products
according to the WEEE directive.

Battery/accumulator recycling

Note:

The disposal is subject to the directive 2006/66/EG on batteries and
accumulators.

Batteries and accumulators contain some environmentally harm­ful but also some valuable raw materials that can be recycled. For
that reason batteries and accumulators must not be disposed of in
household waste.

All users are legally obligated to bring batteries to a suitable collection
point, e.g. public collection points. You can also return the batteries
and accumulators to us for correct disposal. Due to the very strict
transport regulations for lithium-based batteries/accumulators, this is
normally not a good idea because shipment is very expensive.

Proceed as follows to dismount the accumulator:

Unscrew the cover of the supply room

•

Loosen the plug connector

•

Loosen the xing screws

•

Pull out the complete insert by means of the plastic strap

•

Correct disposal avoids negative eects on humans and the environ­ment and ensures recycling of useful raw materials.

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11.1 Technical data

General data

316L corresponds to 1.4404 or 1.4435

Materials, wetted parts

Ʋ Process tting - thread, ange PVDF, 316L, 316L PTFE plated

Ʋ Process seal - Thread PVDF FKM (Viton)

Ʋ Process seal - Thread 316L Klingersil C-4400 (attached)

Ʋ Antenna for sockets 50 mm (1.969 in) PVDF, PTFE

Ʋ Antenna for sockets 100 mm

(3.937 in) and 250 mm (9.843 in)

Materials, non-wetted parts

Ʋ Plastic housing plastic PBT (Polyester)

Ʋ Aluminium die-casting housing Aluminium die-casting AlSi10Mg, powder-coated - basis:

Ʋ Stainless steel housing 316L

Ʋ Seal between housing and housing

cover

Ʋ Inspection window in housing cover

(optional)

Ʋ Ground terminal 316L

Ohmic contact Between ground terminal and metallic process tting

Process ttings

Ʋ Pipe thread, cylindrical (ISO 228 T1) G1½ A according to DIN 3852-A with 316L; G1½ A

Ʋ American pipe thread, tapered 1½ NPT

Ʋ Flanges DIN from DN 25, ANSI from 1"

Torque of the ange screws (min.) 60 Nm (44.25 lbf ft)

Weight 2 … 15.4 kg (4.409 … 33.95 lbs)

Torque for NPT cable glands and Conduit tubes

Ʋ Plastic housing max. 10 Nm (7.376 lbf ft)

Ʋ Aluminium/Stainless steel housing max. 50 Nm (36.88 lbf ft)

PTFE

Polyester

NBR (stainless steel housing, precision casting), silicone
(aluminium/plastic housing; stainless steel housng,
electropolished)

Polycarbonate

similar to DIN 3852-A-B with PVDF

Input variable

Measured variable The measured quantity is the distance between process

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tting of the sensor and product surface. The reference
plane is the seal surface on the hexagon or the lower
side of the ange.

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1

3

2

4

Fig. 37: Data of the input variable

1 Reference plane

2 Measured variable, max. measuring range

3 Antenna length

4 Useful measuring range

Max. measuring range 35 m (114.83 ft)

Recommended measuring range up to 10 m (32.81 ft)

Accuracy (according to DIN EN 60770-1)

Process reference conditions according to DIN EN 61298-1

Ʋ Temperature +18 … +30 °C (+64 … +86 °F)

Ʋ Relative humidity 45 … 75 %

Ʋ Air pressure 860 … 1060 mbar/86 … 106 kPa (12.5 … 15.4 psig)

Installation reference conditions

Ʋ Min. distance to installations > 200 mm (7.874 in)

Ʋ Reector Plane plate reector

Ʋ False reections Largest false echo 20 dB smaller than the useful echo

Deviation with liquids See following diagrams

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20 mm (0.788 in)

8 mm (0.315 in)

0

- 8 mm (- 0.315 in)

- 20 mm (- 0.788 in)

1,0 m (3.28 ft)

1 2 3

Fig. 38: Deviation under reference conditions

1 Reference plane

2 Antenna edge
3 Recommended measuring range

Reproducibility ≤ ±1 mm

Variablesinuencingmeasurementaccuracy

SpecicationsapplytotheHARTsignalandthecurrentoutput

Temperature drift - Digital output ±3 mm/10 K relating to the max. measuring range or

max. 10 mm

Additional deviation through strong, high

< ±50 mm

frequency electromagnetic elds acc. to

EN 61326

Specicationsapplyalsotothecurrentoutput

Temperature drift - Current output ±0.03 %/10 K relating to the 16 mA span max. ±0.3 %

Deviation on the current output by ana-

< ±15 µA

logue/digital conversion

Deviation on the current output due to

< ±150 µA
strong, high frequency electromagnetic
elds acc. to EN 61326

Characteristics and performance data

Measuring frequency C-band (6 GHz technology)

Measuring cycle time approx. 350 ms

Step response time

Tracking speed of the measuring window

1)

≤ 3 s

1 m/min
max.

Beam angle

Emitted HF power (depending on the parameter adjustment)

Ʋ Average spectral transmission power

2)

24°

3)

-31 dBm/MHz EIRP

density

1)

Time span after a sudden measuring distance change by max. 0.5 m in liquid applications, max 2 m with bulk

solids applications, until the output signal has taken for the rst time 90 % of the nal value (IEC 61298-2).

2)

Outside the specied beam angle, the energy of the radar signal has a level which is reduced by 50 % (-3 dB)

3)

EIRP: Equivalent Isotropic Radiated Power

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Ʋ Max. spectral transmission power

density

Ʋ Specic absorption rate (SAR) 0.47 mW/kg

Ambient conditions

Ambient, storage and transport tempera­ture

Process conditions

For the process conditions, please also note the specications on the type label. The lower value
always applies.

Process temperature (measured on the process tting)

Ʋ Process tting, thread PVDF -40 … +130 °C (-40 … +266 °F)

Ʋ Other process ttings -40 … +150 °C (-40 … +302 °F)

Vessel pressure

Ʋ Screwed part PVDF -1 … 2 bar (-100 … 200 kPa/-14.5 … 29.0 psig)

Ʋ Screwed part and ange 316L -1 … 16 bar (-100 … 1600 kPa/-14.5 … 232 psig)

Vessel pressure relating to the ange
nominal stage

Vibration resistance 4 g at 5 … 200 Hz according to EN60068-2-6 (vibration

Shock resistance 100 g, 6 ms according to EN 60068-2-27 (mechanical

Indicating and adjustment module

Voltage supply and data transmission through the sensor

Indication LC display in dot matrix

Measured value indication

Ʋ Number of digits 5

Ʋ Size of digits W x H = 7 x 13 mm

Adjustment elements 4 keys

Protection rating

Ʋ unassembled IP 20

Ʋ mounted into the sensor without cover IP 40

Materials

Ʋ Housing ABS

Ʋ Inspection window Polyester foil

+24 dBm/50 MHz EIRP

-40 … +80 °C (-40 … +176 °F)

see supplementary instructions manual "Flanges ac-

cording to DIN-EN-ASME-JIS"

with resonance)

shock)

Indicating and adjustment elements

Indicating elements

Ʋ Green LED in the supply room Indication of the charging process

Ʋ Yellow LED in the supply room Indication of the charging condition

Adjustment elements

Ʋ Rotary switch in the supply room Selection of the mode

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Ʋ Button outside on the housing Switching on and o

Integrated clock

Date format Day.Month.Year

Time format 12 h/24 h

Time zone Ex factory CET

Measurement electronics temerature

Resolution 1 °C (1.8 °F)

Accuracy ±1 °C (1.8 °F)

External battery charger

Mains voltage 100 … 240 V AC

Output voltage 24 V DC

Output current (shortcircuit proof) max. 500 mA

Load current limitation 70 mA

DC plug (inside plus, outside minus) 2.1 mm

Integrated accumulator

Type Lithium ions

Voltage 14.8 V

Accumulator capacity 4.7 Wh

Charging period from 0 % to 100 %

4 h
approx.

Operating time after 10 min. charging of

> 3 h
0 %

Operating time in mode 4 (sensor per-

> 60 h
manently on) with completely charged
accumulator

Temperature range

Ʋ Charge accumulator 0 … +45° C (+32 … +167 °F)

Ʋ Accumulator operation -20 … +60° C (-4 … +140 °F)

Temperature derating accumulator capacity

Ʋ +25° C (+77 °F) 100 %

Ʋ -10° C (+14 °F) 50 %

Electrical protective measures

Protection, depending on housing version

Ʋ Plastic housing IP 66/IP 67

Ʋ Aluminium housing, stainless steel

IP 66/IP 68 (0.2 bar)

4)

housing - investment casting, stain­less steel housing - electro-polished

Overvoltage category III

Protection class III

4)

The prerequisites for maintaining the protection rating are a suitable cable as well as correct mounting.

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Approvals

Instruments with approvals can have dierent technical data depending on the version.

For that reason the associated approval documents of these instruments must be carefully noted.
They are part of the delivery or can be downloaded under www.vega.com and "VEGA Tools" as
well as under "Downloads" and "Approvals".

11.2 Dimensions

The following dimensional drawings represent only an extract of the possible versions. Detailed
dimensional drawings can be downloaded at www.vega.com/downloads under "Drawings".

Housing

~ 87 mm (3.43")

M16x1,5

ø 84 mm

(3.31")

120 mm (4.72")

M20x1,5/
½ NPT

Fig. 39: Dimensions housing - with integrated indicating and adjustment module the housing is 9 mm/0.35 in

higher

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VEGAPULS 65, threaded version

SW 50 mm

(1.97")

G1½A / 1½ NPT

ø 40 mm

ø 33 mm

(1.58")

(1.30")

(1.61")

41 mm

(2.76")

1.4435:

SW 50 mm (1.97")

PVDF:

SW 46 mm (1.81")

22 mm (0.87")

82 mm (3.23")

G1½A / 1½ NPT

2 1

ø 33 mm

(1.30")

352 mm (13.86")

70 mm

22 mm (0.87")

120 mm (4.72")

270 mm (10.63")

415 mm (16.34")

565 mm (22.25")

Fig. 40: VEGAPULS 65, threaded version

1 Thread and hexagon of PVDF for sockets with 50 mm height (inactive length 82 mm, 55/64")
2 Thread and hexagon of PVDF or 316L for sockets with 100 mm height (inactive length 120 mm, 4 23/32") or

250 mm height (inactive length 270 mm, 10 5/8")

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VEGAPULS65,angeversion

ø 33 mm

(1.30")

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94 mm (3.70")

2 mm (0.08")

120 mm (4.72")

270 mm (10.63")

395 mm (15.55")

545 mm (21.46")

Fig. 41: VEGAPULS 65, ange version for sockets with 100 mm height (inactive length 120 mm, 4 23/32") or
250 mm height (inactive length 270 mm, 10 5/8")

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11.3 Industrial property rights

VEGA product lines are global protected by industrial property rights. Further information see
www.vega.com.

Only in U.S.A.: Further information see patent label at the sensor housing.

VEGA Produktfamilien sind weltweit geschützt durch gewerbliche Schutzrechte.

Nähere Informationen unter www.vega.com.

Les lignes de produits VEGA sont globalement protégées par des droits de propriété intellec­tuelle. Pour plus d'informations, on pourra se référer au site www.vega.com.

VEGA lineas de productos están protegidas por los derechos en el campo de la propiedad indus­trial. Para mayor información revise la pagina web www.vega.com.

Линии продукции фирмы ВЕГА защищаются по всему миру правами на интеллектуальную
собственность. Дальнейшую информацию смотрите на сайте www.vega.com.

VEGA系列产品在全球享有知识产权保护。
进一步信息请参见网站<www.vega.com>。

11.4 Trademark

All the brands as well as trade and company names used are property of their lawful proprietor/
originator.

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INDEX

INDEX

A

Accessories

– External indicating and adjustment unit 12
– Flanges 12
– Indicating and adjustment module 12
– Interface adapter 12
– Protective cover 12

Adjustment

– Max. adjustment 31
– Min. adjustment 30

Adjustment system 23
Applications

– Bulk solid 28
– Liquid 25
– Standpipe 25

C

Check signal 45
Curve indication

– Echo curve 32
– False signal suppression 32

D

DD (Device Description) 40
Default values 35

E

Echo curve memory 41
Echo curve of the setup 32
EDD (Enhanced Device Description) 40
Electronics compartment 19
Error messages 42
Event memory 41

F

False signal suppression 33
Fault rectication 45
Functional principle 11

K

Key function 23

Medium

– Liquid Bulk solid 24

Moisture 14

N

NAMUR NE 107

– Failure 43
– Function check 44
– Maintenance 44
– Out of specication 44

O

Overll protection according to WHG 34

P

Packaging 11
Peak value 31

R

Reection properties 24
Repair 50
Replacement parts

– Accumulator insert 13
– Electronics module 12

Reset 35

S

Sensor orientation 17

Service hotline 49

Socket 16

Status messages 42
Storage 12

T

Type label 10

V

Vessel form 29
Vessel height 29
Vessel installations 17
Voltage supply 11

L

Linearisation curve 34

M

Main menu 23
Meas. reliability 31
Measured value memory 41
Measurement error 46

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Printing date:

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

© VEGA Grieshaber KG, Schiltach/Germany 2012

VEGA Grieshaber KG
Am Hohenstein 113
77761 Schiltach
Germany

Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
www.vega.com

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