Operating Instructions
Radar sensor for continuous level
measurement of bulk solids
VEGAPULS 67
HART - integrated accumulator
Document ID: 40795
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
200 mm
(7.87
")
Fig. 1: Distance of the antenna to the vessel wall/socket conguration
2. Keep the socket short, round o the socket end
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.
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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. Select in the menu item "Medium" the medium of your application, for example "Gravel/Pebble".
3. Select in the menu item "Application" the vessel, the application
and the vessel form, for example, silo.
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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.
")
0,5 m
(19.68
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 specications 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 Conguration .................................................................... 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 ......................................................... 13
4.2 Collar or adapter ange .................................................... 13
4.3 Mounting strap ................................................................. 14
4.4 Instructions for installation ................................................ 15
5 Connecting to power supply
5.1 Connection of the battery charger .................................... 24
5.2 Wiring plan ....................................................................... 24
5.3 Switch-on phase ............................................................... 25
6 Set up with the indicating and adjustment module
6.1 Insert indicating and adjustment module .......................... 27
6.2 Adjustment system ........................................................... 28
6.3 Parameter adjustment ...................................................... 29
6.4 Saving the parameter adjustment data ............................. 42
7 Setup with PACTware
7.1 Connect the PC ................................................................ 44
7.2 Parameter adjustment with PACTware .............................. 45
7.3 Saving the parameter adjustment data ............................. 46
8 Set up with other systems
8.1 DD adjustment programs ................................................. 47
8.2 Communicator 375, 475 ................................................... 47
9 Diagnosis, Asset Management and service
9.1 Maintenance .................................................................... 48
9.2 Measured value and event memory ................................. 48
9.3 Asset Management function ............................................. 49
9.4 Rectify faults ..................................................................... 52
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9.5 Exchanging the electronics module .................................. 55
9.6 Software update ............................................................... 56
9.7 How to proceed in case of repair ...................................... 56
10 Dismounting
10.1 Dismounting steps ............................................................ 57
10.2 Disposal ........................................................................... 57
11 Supplement
11.1 Technical data .................................................................. 58
11.2 Dimensions ...................................................................... 63
Contents
Safety instructions for Ex areas
Please note the Ex-specic 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 rectication. 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 qualied
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 67 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 specications 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-specic hazards, e.g. vessel overll 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 modications 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 fullls the legal requirements of the applicable EC guidelines. By axing the CE marking, we conrm successful testing of the
product.
You can nd the conformity certicate 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 fullls 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
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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
Modications 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 certied according
to DIN EN ISO 14001.
Please help us full this obligation by observing the environmental
instructions in this manual:
Chapter "Packaging, transport and storage"
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2 For your safety
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3 Product description
Type label
3 Product description
3.1 Conguration
The type label contains the most important data for identication and
use of the instrument:
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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 Notied 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)
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Order-specic instrument features (HTML)
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Operating instructions at the time of shipment (PDF)
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Order-specic sensor data for an electronics exchange (XML)
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Test certicate "Measuring Accuracy" (PDF)
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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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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 certicate measuring accuracy (optional)
– Operating instructions manual "Indicating and adjustment
module" (optional)
– Ex-specic "Safety instructions" (with Ex versions)
– if necessary, further certicates
3.2 Principle of operation
The VEGAPULS 67 is a radar sensor for continuous level measurement of bulk solids under simple process conditions. It is suitable for
smaller silos and vessels.
The instrument is also suitable for applications in liquids.
The antenna of the radar sensor emits short radar pulses with a
duration of approx. 1 ns. These pulses are reected 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.
3.3 Packaging, transport and storage
Packaging
Transport
Transport inspection
Storage
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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.
Up to the time of installation, the packages must be left closed and
stored according to the orientation and storage markings on the
outside.
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Storage and transport
temperature
Indicating and adjustment module
Unless otherwise indicated, the packages must be stored only under
the following conditions:
Not in the open
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Dry and dust free
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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).
Interface adapter
Protective cover
Electronics module
Accumulator insert
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).
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).
The electronics module VEGAPULS series 60 is a replacement part
for radar sensors of VEGAPULS series 60. There is a dierent version
available for each type of signal output.
You can nd further information in the operating instructions "Elec-
tronics module VEGAPULS series 60" (Document-ID 36801).
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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Screwing in
4 Mounting
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
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 specications in chapter "Technical data" and on the
type label.
4.2 Collaroradapterange
For mounting the instrument on a socket, a combi compression ange
for DN 80 (ASME 3" or JIS 80) is also available for retro tting. Optionally, the instrument can be also equipped with an adapter ange from
DN 100 (ASME 4" or JIS 100).
With the housing versions plastic, aluminium single chamber and
stainless steel, the collar ange can be placed directly over the housing. With the aluminium double chamber housing, retroactive mounting in this way is not possible - the mounting type must be specied
with the order.
You can nd drawings of these mounting options in chapter "Dimen-
sions".
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4 Mounting
Mounting strap
Fig. 5: Flange mounting of the radar sensor
4.3 Mounting strap
The mounting strap enables simple mounting on the vessel wall or
silo top. It is suitable for wall, ceiling or boom mounting. Especially in
open vessels this is a very easy and eective way to align the sensor
to the bulk solid surface.
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Fig. 6: Radar sensor with mounting strap
The strap is supplied unassembled and must be screwed to the
sensor before setup with three hexagon screws M5 x 10 and spring
washers. Max. torque, see chapter "Technical data". Required tools:
Allen wrench size 4.
There are two ways to screw the strap onto the sensor. Depending
on the selected version, the sensors can be swivelled in the strap as
follows:
Single chamber housing
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– Angle of inclination 180°, innitely variable
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Tight installation of the
plastic horn antenna
4 Mounting
– Angle of inclination in three steps 0°, 90° and 180°
Double chamber housing
•
– Angle of inclination 90°, innitely variable
– Angle of inclination in two steps 0° and 90°
Fig. 7: Adjustment of the angle of inclination
Fig. 8: Turning by fastening in the centre
4.4 Instructions for installation
For tight installation of the version with plastic horn antenna with compression or adapter ange, the following conditions must be fullled:
1. Use suitable at seal, e.g. of EPDM with Shore hardness 25 or 50
2. Make sure the number of ange screws corresponds to the number of ange holes
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 eects of
false echoes.
The position of the polarisation level is marked by markings on the
instrument.
Fig. 9: Position of the polarisation level
1 Marking bar
1
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4 Mounting
Installation position
Inowingmedium
Mount the instrument at least 200 mm (7.874 in) away from the vessel
wall.
200 mm
")
(7.87
Fig. 10: Mounting of the radar sensor on the vessel top
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.
Filling from the top: Mounting should not be too close to the inowing material as the microwave signal will be interferred. The optimum
mounting position is on the opposite of the lling. To avoid strong
pollution, the distance to the lter or dust extraction must be as big as
possible.
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Fig. 11: Mounting of the radar sensor with inowing medium with lling from the
top
Laterallling: With bulk solids silos with lateral pneumatic lling,
mounting should not be in the lling stream as the microwave signal
will be interferred. The optimum mounting position is next to the lling.
To avoid strong pollution, the distance to the lter or dust extraction
must be as big as possible.
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Fig. 12: Mounting of the radar sensor with inowing medium with lateral lling
Socket with plastic horn
antenna
A corresponding collar ange for DN 80 (ASME 3" or JIS 80) as well
as a suitable adapter ange are available for mounting VEGAPULS
67.
With the housing versions plastic, aluminium single chamber and
stainless steel, the collar ange can be placed directly over the housing. With the aluminium double chamber housing, retroactive mounting in this way is not possible - the mounting type must be specied
with the order.
Information:
The socket should be as short as possible and the socket end
rounded. Thus, false reections by the vessel socket are reduced.
Fig. 13: Recommended socket mounting
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4 Mounting
If the medium has good reective properties, VEGAPULS 67 can
also be mounted on a longer socket piece. Recommended values
for socket heights are specied in the following illustration. You must
carry out a false echo storage afterwards.
h
d
The below charts specify the max. socket piece length h depending
on the diameter d.
Socket diameter d Socket length h
80 mm 300 mm
100 mm 400 mm
150 mm 500 mm
Socket diameter d Socket length h
3" 11.8 in
4" 15.8 in
6" 19.7 in
Tip:
In new facilities it is useful to incline the vessel socket in the direction
of the outlet. False reections from the vessel wall are thus reduced
and measurement all the way down to the bottom of the conical outlet
is possible.
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Fig. 15: Alignment in silos
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Orientation
To detect nearly the complete vessel volume the sensor should be
directed in such a way that the measuring beam reaches the lowest
level in the vessel, i.e. the outlet.
Fig. 16: Mounting in open vessel
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Fig. 17: Mounting on the vessel ceiling
Caution:
When mounting on the vessel ceiling mark sure that the sensor does
not overll. Depending on the measured product, this can cause a
mechanical damage.
In a cylindrical silo with conical outlet, the mounting iis carried out
on a socket. It should be positioned on one third up to the half of the
vessel radius.
r
1
1
rr...
2
3
/
/
Material heaps
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Fig. 18: Mounting position and orientation
Large material heaps are best measured with several instruments,
which can be mounted on e.g. traverse cranes. For this type of application it is advantageous to orient the sensor perpendicular to the
bulk solid surface.
The sensors do not inuence each other.
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Information:
Keep in mind that for these applications, the sensors are designed
for relatively slow level changes. If the sensor is used on a movable
boom, the max. measuring rate must be observed (see chapter
"Technical data").
Fig. 19: Radar sensors on traverse crane
Vessel installations
Agitators
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 baes above the installations scatter the
radar signals and prevent direct interfering reections.
Fig. 20: Cover smooth proles with deectors
If there are agitators in the vessel, a false signal suppression should
be carried out with the agitators in motion. This ensures that the
interfering reections from the agitators are saved with the blades in
dierent positions.
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Fig. 21: Agitators
Installation in subsurface
enclosures
Mounting in multiple
chamber silo
For level measurements in concrete silos, the sensors are often
mounted in protective boxes. These boxes can be for example metallic, closed subsurface enclosures.
Minimal amounts of stray radiation from the sensor can be reected
and strengthened by the walls of the subsurface enclosures. In the
case of sensors with plastic housings, this can lead to coupling
disturbances. This is avoided by using sensor housings of aluminium
or stainless steel as well as electromagnetic absorber material in
subsurface enclosures.
1 2
Fig. 22: Mounting of the instrument in an subsurface enclosure
1 Subsurface enclosure
2 Concrete bottom
The silo walls of multiple chamber silos are often made of prole
walls, like e.g. prole sheeting, to ensure the required stability. If the
radar sensor is mounted very close to a heavily structured vessel wall,
substantial interfering reections can be generated. Hence the sensor
should be mounted at a large distance from the separating wall.
The optimum mounting position is on the outer wall of the silo with the
sensor oriented towards the outlet in the silo center.
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Fig. 23: Installation and orientation in multiple chamber silos
4 Mounting
Fig. 24: Installation and orientation in multiple chamber silos
Air rinsing
Air rinsing is useful for avoiding buildup, particularly when there is
strong condensation. Since VEGAPULS 67 has no direct rinsing air
connection, a separate rinsing air connection must be provided in
the mounting socket. By inclining this connection towards the top, a
particularly eective cleaning of the antenna cover is achieved.
Fig. 25: Purging air connection
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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".
Cable screening and
grounding
Overview
Electronics compartment
If screened cable is necessary, connect the cable screen on both
ends to ground potential. In the sensor, the screen must be connected
directly to the internal ground terminal. The ground terminal on the
outside of the housing must be connected to the potential equalisation (low impedance).
If potential equalisation currents are expected, the connection on the
processing side must be made via a ceramic capacitor (e. g. 1 nF,
1500 V). The low frequency potential equalisation currents are thus
suppressed, but the protective eect against high frequency interference signals remains.
5.2 Wiring plan
1
Fig. 26: Position of the power supply and electronics compartment
1 Supply room (accumulator)
2 Electronics compartment
4...20mA
2
2
24
( )
+
(-)
1
2
567
8
1
Fig. 27: 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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( )
+
1
1,2 OFF
3 ON/OFF 1h
4 ON/OFF
0
1
9
2
8
3
5..9 auto cycle
7
4
6
5
(-)
2
modes
Charge
Accu
3
4
5
2
1
Fig. 28: 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
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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
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5 = sensor is switched on every 30 min. for 3 min.
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6 = sensor is switched on every hour for 3 min.
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7 = sensor is switched on every 6 hours for 3 min.
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8 = sensor is switched on every 12 hours for 3 min.
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9 = sensor is switched on every 24 hours for 3 min.
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The green LED characterizes the charging process:
LED ashes = Accumulator is charging
•
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. 29: 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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6.1 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.
Fig. 30: Insertion of the indicating and adjustment module with single chamber
housing into the electronics compartment
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1 2
Fig. 31: Insertion of the indicating and adjustment module with double chamber
housing
1 In the electronics compartment
2 In the connection compartment (with Ex-d-ia version not possible)
Note:
If you intend to retrot the instrument with an indicating and adjustment module for continuous measured value indication, a higher
cover with an inspection glass is required.
Key functions
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6.2 Adjustment system
Fig. 32: Indicating and adjustment elements
1 LC display
2 Adjustment keys
[OK] key:
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– Move to the menu overview
– Conrm selected menu
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– Edit parameter
– Save value
[->] key:
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– Presentation change measured value
– Select list entry
– Select editing position
[+] key:
•
– Change value of the parameter
[ESC] key:
•
– interrupt input
– Jump to next higher menu
Adjustment system
Main menu
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 conrmed
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.
The main menu is divided into ve sections with the following func-
tions:
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, linearisa-
tion 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-specic 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".
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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/Medium
Setup/Application
Each medium has dierent reection 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 dierent measuring conditions, the
selection "Liquid" or "Bulk solid" should be made in this menu item.
Through this selection, the sensor is adapted perfectly to the product
and measurement reliability, particularly in products with poor reective properties, is considerably increased.
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.
In addition to the medium, also the application, i.e. the measuring site,
can inuence 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".
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The following options are available when "Liquid" is selected:
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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
– Overlling possible
Storage tank on ships (Cargo Tank):
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:
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– 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
– Separation of oil and water possible
– Overlling 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 dierent
– 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
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– 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
Openume(owmeasurement):
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:
•
– Instrument demonstration
– Object recognition/monitoring (additional settings required)
Caution:
If a separation of liquids with dierent 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
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– 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
Bunkerwithfastlling:
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 prole
•
Height detection during lling
•
Process/measurement conditions:
•
– Measured value jumps, e.g. by the prole of the heap or trav-
erses
– Large angles of repose
– Measurement near the lling stream
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.
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Setup/Vessel height,
measuring range
Setup/Vessel form
With this selection, the operating range of the sensor is adapted to
the vessel height and the reliability with dierent 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 inuence the measurement apart from the
medium and the application. To adapt the sensor to these measurement conditions, this menu item oers you dierent 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.
Setup/Adjustment
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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:
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Fig. 33: 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
specications 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.
0,5 m
")
(19.68
10 m
100%
")
(393.7
0%
2
1
Setup/Min. adjustment
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Proceed as follows:
1. Select the menu item "Setup" with [->] and conrm with [OK].
Now select with [->] the menu item "Min. adjustment" and conrm
with [OK].
2. Edit the percentage value with [OK] and set the cursor to the
requested position with [->].
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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 conrm 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
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When non-contact level sensors are used, the measurement can be
inuenced 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
higher the value, the more reliable the measurement. With a functioning measurement, the values are > 10 dB.
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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 magnication in "dB"
•
"Unzoom": Reset the presentation to the nominal measuring range
•
with single magnication
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 reections and can
inuence 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
reections can be detected.
Proceed as follows:
1. Select the menu item "Additional settins" with [->] and conrm
with [OK]. With [->] you have to select the menu item "False
signal suppression" and conrm with [OK].
2. Conrm again with [OK].
3. Conrm again with [OK].
4. Conrm 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 conrming 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 overll 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 ship-
ment from the factory incl. the order-specic 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
dierently 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-specic
•
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
7.1 Connect the PC
Via the interface adapter
directly on the sensor
Via the interface adapter
and HART
2
1
3
Fig. 34: 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.
2 4
1
LOCK
USB
TWIST
3
OPEN
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Fig. 35: Connecting the PC via HART to the signal cable
1 Sensor
2 HART resistance 250 Ω (optional depending on processing)
3 Connection cable with 2 mm pins and terminals
4 Processing system/PLC/Voltage supply
5 Interface adapter, for example VEGACONNECT 4
Note:
With power supply units with integrated HART resistance (internal
resistance approx. 250 Ω), an additional external resistance is not
necessary. This applies, e.g. to the VEGA instruments VEGATRENN
149A, VEGAMET 381, VEGAMET 391. Common Ex separators are
also usually equipped with a sucient current limitation resistance. In
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such cases, the interface converter can be connected parallel to the
4 … 20 mA cable (dashed line in the previous illustration).
7.2 Parameter adjustment with PACTware
For parameter adjustment of the sensor via a Windows PC, the conguration 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.
Fig. 36: Example of a DTM view
Standard/Full version
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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
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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
8.1 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.
In some applications, buildup on the antenna system can inuence
the measuring result. Depending on the sensor and application, make
arrangements to avoid strong pollution of the antenna system. If necessary, clean the antenna system in certain intervals.
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:
Modication 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:
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PC with PACTware/DTM
•
Control system with EDD
•
Indicating and adjustment module
•
Further echo curves: Up to 10 echo curves can be stored in a ring
buer 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
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The status messages are classied in the following categories:
Failure
•
Function check
•
Out of specication
•
Maintenance requirement
•
and explained by pictographs:
Fig. 37: Pictograms of the status messages
1 Failure - red
2 Function check - orange
3 Out of specication - 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.
Outofspecication: The measured value is unstable because the
instrument specication 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 inuences, the instrument function
is limited. The measurement is aected, 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).
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This status message is inactive by default. It can be activated by the
user via PACTware/DTM or EDD.
Failure
The following table shows the error codes in the status message
"Failure" and gives information on the reason and rectication. 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
Communica-
tion error
F125
Unpermissi-
ble electronics
temperature
F260
Error in the
calibration
Cause Rectication
– Sensor does not detect an
echo during operation
– Antenna system contami-
nated or defective
– Adjustment not within
specication
– 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-specied
section
– Error in the calibration car-
ried out in the factory
– Error in the EEPROM
– Check or correct installation
and/or parameter adjust-
ment
– 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
briey
– Wait for the warm-up phase
– Duration depending on
the version and parameter
adjustment up to approximately 3 min.
– Remove EMC inuences
– 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
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Function check
Outofspecication
Code
Text message
F261
Error in the
conguration
F264
Installation/
Setup error
F265
Measurement
function disturbed
Cause Rectication
– Error during setup
– False signal suppression
faulty
– Error when carrying out a
reset
– Adjustment not within the
vessel height/measuring
range
– Max. measuring range of
the instrument not sucient
– Sensor no longer carries
out a measurement
– Operating voltage too low
– Repeat setup
– Repeat reset
– Check or correct installation
and/or parameter adjust-
ment
– Use an instrument with big-
ger measuring range
– Check operating voltage
– Carry out a reset
– Separate operating voltage
briey
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 ac-
tive
Cause Rectication
– 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 specication" and provides information on
causes as well as corrective measures.
Code
Text message
S600
Unpermissible electronics
temperature
S601
Overlling
Cause Rectication
– Temperature of the elec-
tronics in the non-specied
section
– Danger of vessel overlling – 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
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.
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Code
Text message
M500
Error with the
reset delivery
status
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 avail-
able
Cause Rectication
– With the reset to delivery
status, the data could not
be restored
– Hardware error EEPROM – Exchanging the electronics
– Hardware error EEPROM – Exchanging the electronics
– The echot/noise ratio is the
small for a reliable meas-
urement
– Hardware defect – Check connections
– Level echo can no longer
be detected
– Repeat reset
– Load XML le with sensor
data into the sensor
– 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
Reaction when malfunctions occur
Procedure for fault recti-
cation
Check the 4 … 20 mA
signal
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9.4 Rectify faults
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 oer 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 rectied.
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 Rectication
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 bulk
solids
The below tables show typical examples for application-relevant
measurement errors with bulk solids. There are two measurement
errors:
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 Rectication
1. Measured value
shows a too low or too
high level
2. Measured value
jumps towards 100 %
Level
0
Level
– Min./max. adjustment not
correct
– Wrong linearization curve – Adapt linearization curve
time
– Due to the process, the ampli-
tude of the product echo sinks
– Adapt min./max. adjustment
– 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 Measurementerrorduringlling
Fault description Error pattern Cause Rectication
3rd measured value jumps towards 0 %
during lling
4th measured value uctuates around
10 … 20 %
5. measured value
jumps sporadically to
100 % during lling
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)
– Transverse reection from an
extraction funnel, amplitude of
the transverse reection larger
than the level echo
Level
– Various echoes from an uneven
product surface, e.g. a material
cone
0
time
– Reections from the product
surface via the vessel wall
(deection)
Level
0
– Varying condensation or con-
tamination on the antenna
time
– 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
– Direct sensor to the opposite
funnel wall, avoid crossing with
the lling stream
– Check application parameter
"Medium type" and adapt, if
necessary
– Optimize installation position
and sensor orientation
– Select a more suitable installa-
tion position, optimize sensor
orientation, e.g. with a swivelling holder
– Carry out a false signal sup-
pression or increase false
signal suppression with condensation/contamination in the
close range by editing
– With bulk solids use radar sen-
sor with purging air connection
or exible antenna cover
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9.4 Measurement error during emptying
Fault description Error pattern Cause Rectication
6th measured value remains unchanged in
the close range during
emptying
7th measured value
jumps sporadically towards 100 % during
emptying
8th measured value uctuates around
10 … 20 %
Level
– False echo larger than the level
echo
– Level echo too small
0
time
Level
0
Level
– Varying condensation or con-
tamination on the antenna
time
– Various echoes from an uneven
product surface, e.g. an extraction funnel
0
time
– Reections from the product
surface via the vessel wall
(deection)
– 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
– 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
or exible antenna cover
– Check application parameter
"Medium type" and adapt, if
necessary
– Optimize installation position
and sensor orientation
Reaction after fault recti-
cation
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.
24 hour service hotline
Should these measures not be successful, please call in urgent cases
the VEGA service hotline under the phone no. +49 1805 858550.
The hotline is also available outside the normal working hours on
seven days a week around the clock.
Since we oer 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 dier in signal
output or voltage supply.
The new electronics module must be loaded with the default settings
of the sensor. These are the options:
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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
•
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 eective with a
software update.
You can nd detailed information on www.vega.com/downloads and
"Approvals".
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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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10.1 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 accord-
ing 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 eects 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 Adapter ange PP
Ʋ Seal, adapter ange FKM (COG VI500), EPDM (COG AP310)
Ʋ Antenna PBT-GF 30
Ʋ Focussing lense PP
Materials, non-wetted parts
Ʋ Compression ange PP
Ʋ Mounting strap 316L
Ʋ Fixing screws, mounting strap 316L
Ʋ Fixing screws, adapter ange 304
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
Process ttings
Ʋ Flanges DIN from DN 80, ANSI from 3", JIS from DN 100 10K
Weight depending on process tting and
housing material
Max. torque, mounting screws - strap on
the sensor housing
Max. torque ange screws
Ʋ Compression ange DN 80 5 Nm (3.689 lbf ft)
Ʋ Adapter ange DN 100 7 Nm (5.163 lbf ft)
Max. torque for NPT cable glands and Conduit tubes
Ʋ Plastic housing 10 Nm (7.376 lbf ft)
Ʋ Aluminium/Stainless steel housing 50 Nm (36.88 lbf ft)
Input variable
Measured variable The measured variable is the distance between the pro-
Polyester
NBR (stainless steel housing, precision casting), silicone
(aluminium/plastic housing; stainless steel housng,
electropolished)
Polycarbonate
0.7 … 3.4 kg (1.543 … 7.496 lbs)
4 Nm
cess tting of the sensor and the product surface. The
reference plane is the seal surface of the ange.
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Fig. 47: Data of the input variable
1 Reference plane
2 Measured variable, max. measuring range
3 Antenna length
4 Useful measuring range
3
2
4
1
Max. measuring range 15 m (49.21 ft)
Recommended measuring range up to 15 m (49.21 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 Reector Plane plate reector
Ʋ False reections Largest false echo 20 dB smaller than the useful echo
Deviation with liquids See following diagrams
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10 mm (0.394 in)
2 mm (0.079 in)
- 2 mm (- 0.079 in)
- 10 mm (- 0.394 in)
Fig. 48: Deviation under reference conditions
1 Reference plane
2 Antenna edge
3 Recommended measuring range
0
1,0 m
(3.280 ft)
1
2 3
Reproducibility ≤ ±1 mm
Deviation with bulk solids The values depend to a great extent on the application.
Binding specications are thus not possible.
Deviation under EMC inuence ≤ ±30 mm
Variablesinuencingmeasurementaccuracy
SpecicationsapplytotheHARTsignalandthecurrentoutput
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
Specicationsapplyalsotothecurrentoutput
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 K-band (26 GHz technology)
Measuring cycle time approx. 700 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)
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 specied 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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2)
10°
3)
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Ʋ Average spectral transmission power
-14 dBm/MHz EIRP
density
Ʋ Max. spectral transmission power
+43 dBm/50 MHz EIRP
density
Ʋ Max. power density in a distance of
< 1 µW/cm²
1 m
Ambient conditions
Ambient, storage and transport tempera-
-40 … +80 °C (-40 … +176 °F)
ture
Process conditions
Process temperature (measured on the
-40 … +80 °C (-40 … +176 °F)
process tting)
Vessel pressure -1 … 2 bar (-100 … 200 kPa/-14.5 … 29.0 psig)
Vessel pressure - version with adapter
-1 … 1 bar (-100 … 100 kPa/-14.5 … 14.5 psig)
ange from DN 150 PP
Vibration resistance
Ʋ Plastic horn antenna with compres-
sion or adapter ange
Ʋ Plastic horn antenna with mounting
strap
4)
mechanical vibrations up to 2 g in the frequency range
5 … 200 Hz
mechanical vibrations up to 1 g in the frequency range
5 … 200 Hz
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
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
Ʋ Button outside on the housing Switching on and o
4)
Tested according to the guidelines of German Lloyd, GL directive 2.
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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)
5)
housing - investment casting, stain-
less steel housing - electro-polished
Overvoltage category III
Protection class III
5)
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 dierent 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 all 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. 49: Dimensions housing - with integrated indicating and adjustment module the housing is 9 mm/0.35 in
higher
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VEGAPULS 67, version with mounting strap
1.4301
PBT-GF30
2,5 mm
(0.10")
8,5 mm
(0.34")
125 mm
(4.92")
(0.75")
19 mm
(6.69")
170 mm
(11.81")
300 mm
(3.86")
98 mm
PP
9 mm
(0.47")
12 mm
9 mm
(0.35")
(0.35")
12 mm
(0.47")
85 mm
Fig. 50: VEGAPULS 67, with mounting strap
64
(3.35")
75 mm
(2.95")
107 mm
(4.21")
115 mm
(4.53")
(0.59")
15 mm
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ø 107 mm
(0.41")
10,5 mm
(4.21")
ø 21 mm
(0.83")
(4.96")
126 mm
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(0.75")
19 mm
ø 75 mm (2.95")
ø 115 mm (4.53")
ø 156 mm (6.14")
ø 200 mm (7.87")
Fig. 51: VEGAPULS 67, compression ange suitable for DN 80 PN 16/ASME 3" 150lbs/JIS80 10K
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1
138 mm (5.43")
(1.22")
31 mm
(0.79")
20 mm
ø 75 mm (2.95")
ø 98 mm (3.86")
8 mm
(0.32")
2
Fig. 52: VEGAPULS 67, adapter ange
1 Adapter ange
2 Seal
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Only in U.S.A.: Further information see patent label at the sensor housing.
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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
– Indicating and adjustment module 12
– Interface adapter 12
– Protective cover 12
Adjustment
– Max. adjustment 37
– Min. adjustment 36
Adjustment system 29
Agitator 21
Applications
– Bulk solid 33
– Liquid 30
– Standpipe 31
C
Check signal 52
Curve indication
– Echo curve 38
– False signal suppression 38
D
DD (Device Description) 47
Default values 41
E
Echo curve memory 48
Echo curve of the setup 38
EDD (Enhanced Device Description) 47
Electronics compartment 24
Error messages 49
Event memory 48
F
False signal suppression 39
Fault rectication 52
Functional principle 11
G
Grounding 24
H
HART resistor 44
K
Key function 28
L
Linearisation curve 40
M
Main menu 29
Meas. reliability 37
Measured value memory 48
Measurement error 53
Medium
– Liquid Bulk solid 30
Moisture 13
N
NAMUR NE 107
– Failure 50
– Function check 51
– Maintenance 51
– Out of specication 51
O
Overll protection according to WHG 40
P
Packaging 11
Peak value 37
Potential equalisation 24
R
Reection properties 30
Repair 56
Replacement parts
– Accumulator insert 12
– Electronics module 12
Reset 41
S
Service hotline 55
Shielding 24
Socket 17
Status messages 49
Storage 11
Subsurface enclosure 22
T
Type label 10
V
Vessel form 35
Vessel height 35
Vessel installations 21
Voltage supply 11
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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 +49 7836 50-0
Fax +49 7836 50-201
E-mail: info.de@vega.com
www.vega.com
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