VEGA PULSWL61 User Manual
Operating Instructions
Radar sensor for continuous level
measurement of water and wastewater
VEGAPULS WL 61
4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire
Document ID: 38061
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 antenna to vessel wall > 200 mm
2. Orientation with mounting strap
> 200 mm
(7.87
")
Fig. 1: Distance antenna to vessel wall, orientation with mounting strap
For further information see chapter "Mounting".
1. Make sure that the power supply corresponds to the specications on the type label.
2. Connect the instrument according to the following illustration:
Set parameters
Parameterization example
2
1
2
Fig. 2: Wire assignment x-connected connection cable
1 brown (+) and blue (-) to power supply or to the processing system
2 Shielding
For further information see chapter "Connecting to power supply".
1. Connect interface adapter
2. Start PACTware and then start the "VEGA project assistant".
3. Start the setup assistant in the DTM window and carry out the
predetermined 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.
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Further steps
Quick start
100%
2
")
0,5 m
(19.68
")
5 m
(196.85
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 for min. and max. level.
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 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
"Set up with PACTware".
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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 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 Mounting versions ............................................................ 13
4.3 Mounting preparations, mounting strap ............................ 16
4.4 Instructions for installation ................................................ 17
5 Connecting to power supply
5.1 Preparing the connection ................................................. 23
5.2 Wiring plan ....................................................................... 23
5.3 Switch-on phase ............................................................... 23
6 Set up with VEGADIS 62
6.1 Connection ....................................................................... 25
6.2 Adjust the sensor .............................................................. 25
6.3 Scale the indication .......................................................... 26
7 Setup with PACTware
7.1 Connect the PC ................................................................ 28
7.2 Parameter adjustment with PACTware .............................. 29
7.3 Saving the parameter adjustment data ............................. 31
8 Set up with other systems
8.1 DD adjustment programs ................................................. 32
8.2 Communicator 375, 475 ................................................... 32
9 Diagnosis, Asset Management and service
9.1 Maintenance .................................................................... 33
9.2 Measured value and event memory ................................. 33
9.3 Asset Management function ............................................. 34
9.4 Rectify faults ..................................................................... 37
9.5 Software update ............................................................... 41
9.6 How to proceed in case of repair ...................................... 41
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10 Dismounting
10.1 Dismounting steps ............................................................ 43
10.2 Disposal ........................................................................... 43
11 Supplement
11.1 Technical data .................................................................. 44
11.2 Radio astronomy stations ................................................. 49
11.3 Dimensions ...................................................................... 49
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
VEGAPULS WL 61 is a sensor for continuous level measurement.
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 43 – Signal level for malfunction information from measuring
•
transducers
NE 53 – Compatibility of eld devices and indicating/adjustment
•
components
NE 107 - Self-monitoring and diagnosis of eld devices
•
For further information see www.namur.de.
2.7 Radio license for Europe
The instrument meets the LPR (Level Probing Radar) radio standard
EN 302729-1/2. It is approved for unrestricted use inside and outside
of closed vessels in countries of the EU and EFTA that have implemented this standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Germany, Denmark,
Estonia, France, Greece, Great Britain, Ireland, Island, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Latvia, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Switzerland, Slovakia, Slovenia,
Spain, Czech Republik and Cyprus.
Not included in the CE conrmity declaration are the countries implementing this radio standard at a later date: Finland and Hungary.
For operation outside of closed vessels, the following conditions must
be fullled:
The installation must be carried out by trained qualied personnel
•
The instrument must be stationary mounted and the antenna
•
directed vertically downward
The mounting location must be at least 4 km away from the radio
•
astronomy stations listed in the supplement, unless special permission was granted by the responsible national approval authority
When installed within 4 to 40 km of one of the radio astronomy sta-
•
tions listed in the supplyment, the instrument must not be mounted
higher than 15 m above the ground.
2.8 Environmental instructions
Protection of the environment is one of our most important duties.
That is why we have introduced an environment management system
with the goal of continuously improving company environmental pro-
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tection. 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"
•
Chapter "Disposal"
•
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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:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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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13
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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)
•
Delivery date (HTML)
•
Order-specic instrument features (HTML)
•
Operating instructions at the time of shipment (PDF)
•
Order-specic sensor data for an electronics exchange (XML)
•
Test certicate "Measuring Accuracy" (PDF)
•
For this purpose, move to www.vega.com and "VEGA Tools".
This operating instructions manual applies to the following instrument
versions:
Hardware from 1.0.0
•
Software from 4.4.0
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Scope of delivery
Application area
Functional principle
Packaging
The scope of delivery encompasses:
Radar sensor
•
Compression ange (option)
•
Mounting strap with xing material (optional)
•
Documentation
•
– this operating instructions manual
– Ex-specic "Safety instructions" (with Ex versions)
– if necessary, further certicates
3.2 Principle of operation
The radar sensor VEGAPULS WL 61 is the ideal sensor for all applications in the water and waste water industry. It is particularly suitable
for level measurement in water treatment, in pump stations as well as
storm water overow tanks, for ow measurement in open umes and
for gauge measurement.
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.
3.3 Packaging, transport and storage
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
Transport inspection
Storage
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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.
Unless otherwise indicated, the packages must be stored only under
the following conditions:
Not in the open
•
Dry and dust free
•
Not exposed to corrosive media
•
Protected against solar radiation
•
Avoiding mechanical shock and vibration
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3 Product description
Storage and transport
temperature
Interface adapter
External indicating and
adjustment unit with
HART protocol
Storage and transport temperature see chapter "Supplement -
•
Technical data - Ambient conditions"
Relative humidity 20 … 85 %
•
3.4 Accessories and replacement parts
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).
VEGADIS 62 is suitable for measured value indication and adjustment
of sensors with HART protocol. It is looped into the 4 … 20 mA/HART
signal cable.
You can nd further information in the operating instructions "VE-
GADIS 62" (Document-ID 36469).
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Suitability for the process
conditions
Straining clamp
4 Mounting
4 Mounting
4.1 General instructions
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 Mounting versions
Most simply mount the instrument via the straining clamp. For this
purpose, the connection cable is provided with a strain relief wire of
Kevlar.
In order to avoid faulty measured values, make sure that the sensor
does not oscillate.
Fig. 5: Mounting via a straining clamp
Mounting bracket
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For a rigid mounting, a mounting bracket with opening for thread
G1½, e.g. from the VEGA product range, is recommended. The
mounting of the sensor in the bracket is carried out via a G1½ counter
nut of plastic. Take note of chapter "Mounting instructions" for the
distance to the wall.
> 200 mm
(7.87")
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> 200 mm
(7.87
Fig. 6: Mounting via a mounting bracket
")
Mounting strap
The optional mounting strap enables sensor mounting on e.g. a ceiling, wall or bracket. It is available in the following versions:
Length 300 mm for ceiling mounting
•
Length 170 mm for wall mounting
•
The instrument is normally mounted vertically on the ceiling.
This ensures swivelling of the sensor up to 180° for optimum orienta-
tion.
Fig. 7: Vertical mounting on the ceiling via the mounting strap with length
300 mm
As an alternative, mounting can be carried out vertically on the wall.
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> 200 mm
(7.87")
Fig. 8: Vertical mounting on the wall via the mounting strap with length 170 mm
Some measuring points have only very little space between ceiling and water surface. In such cases, for example in closed storm
overow basins, horizontal mounting of the sensor is recommended.
The radar impulses must be directed via a 45° reector - for example
a stainless steel sheet - to the water surface.
45°
Fig. 9: Horizontal mounting with a mounting strap of length 170 mm with reector provided by the customer
Information:
With this mounting arrangement, the reference plane mentioned in
chapter "Technical data" no longer applies. There is an oset that
must be taken into account for the adjustment. Note the distance
measured at min. level with the reector, for example 2.5 m. Enter
this value as min. adjustment/measuring range begin. Determine the
dierence between the min. and max. level, for example 1 m. The distance for the max. adjustment results from 2.5 m - 1 m = 1.5 m. Enter
this value as max. adjustment/measuring range end.
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(1.97")
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4 Mounting
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Fig. 10: Horizontal mounting with the optional mounting strap with integrated
reector
1 Reference plane
Information:
With this combination (by default), the oset is already taken into account. The lower side of the mountng seal is the reference plane.
Flange
For mounting the instrument on a socket or a manhole cover, an unassembled combination compression ange is optionally available for
DN 80 (ASME 3" or JIS 80), also as a retrotting part. As an alternative, the instrument can be already supplied with a tight, x-mounted
adapter ange from DN 100 (ASME 4" or JIS 100).
You can nd drawings of these mounting options in chapter "Dimen-
sions".
Fig. 11: Mounting by means of an adapter ange, for example, on a manhole lid.
4.3 Mounting preparations, mounting strap
The optional mounting strap is supplied unassembled. It must be
screwed to the sensor before setup with the attached screws. Max.
torque, see chapter "Technical data". Required tools: Allen wrench
size 4.
There are two dierent ways of screwing the strap to the sensor.
Depending on the selected method, the sensor can be rotated in
the strap innitely variable through 180° or in three steps 0°, 90° and
180°.
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Tight installation of the
plastic horn antenna
4 Mounting
Fig. 12: Rotation in the centre with ceiling mounting
Fig. 13: Adjustment of the angle of inclination in case of wall mounting
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 strap, the polarisation can be used to reduce the eects of
false echoes.
The position of the polarisation level is marked by marking bars on the
instrument.
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4 Mounting
1
Fig. 14: Position of the polarisation level
1 Marking bar
Installation position
When mounting the sensor, keep a distance of at least 200 mm
(7.874 in) to the vessel wall. If the sensor is installed in the center of
dished or round vessel tops, multiple echoes can arise. These can,
however, be suppressed by an appropriate adjustment (see chapter
"Setup").
If you cannot keep this distance you should carry out a false echo
storage before setup. This applies mainly if buildup on the vessel wall
is expected. In this case, we recommend repeating a false echo storage later with existing buildup.
> 200 mm
(7.87
")
Fig. 15: Mounting of the radar sensor on round vessel tops
In vessels with conical bottom it can be advantageous to mount the
sensor in the center of the vessel, as measurement is then possible
down to the lowest point of the vessel bottom.
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