VEGA SON62 User Manual

Operating Instructions

Ultrasonic sensor for continuous level
measurement

VEGASON 62

Probus PA

Document ID: 28785

Contents

Contents

1 About this document

1.1 Function ........................................................................................................................... 4

1.2 Target group ..................................................................................................................... 4

1.3 Symbolism used ............................................................................................................... 4

2 For your safety

2.1 Authorised personnel ....................................................................................................... 5

2.2 Appropriate use ................................................................................................................ 5

2.3 Warning about incorrect use ............................................................................................. 5

2.4 General safety instructions ............................................................................................... 5

2.5 Safety label on the instrument .......................................................................................... 5

2.6 CE conformity ................................................................................................................... 5

2.7 Fulllment of NAMUR recommendations ......................................................................... 6

2.8 Safety instructions for Ex areas ........................................................................................ 6

2.9 Environmental instructions ............................................................................................... 6

3 Product description

3.1 Conguration .................................................................................................................... 7

3.2 Principle of operation........................................................................................................ 7

3.3 Operation ......................................................................................................................... 8

3.4 Packaging, transport and storage ..................................................................................... 8

4 Mounting

4.1 General instructions ....................................................................................................... 10

4.2 Mounting instructions ..................................................................................................... 11

5 Connecting to power supply

5.1 Preparing the connection ............................................................................................... 17

5.2 Connection procedure .................................................................................................... 18

5.3 Wiring plan, single chamber housing.............................................................................. 19

5.4 Wiring plan, double chamber housing ............................................................................ 20

5.5 Wiring plan - version IP 66/IP 68, 1 bar ........................................................................... 22

5.6 Switch-on phase............................................................................................................. 23

6 Set up with the display and adjustment module PLICSCOM

6.1 Short description ............................................................................................................ 24

6.2 Insert display and adjustment module ............................................................................ 24

6.3 Adjustment system ......................................................................................................... 25

6.4 Setup steps .................................................................................................................... 26

6.5 Menu schematic ............................................................................................................. 31

6.10 Saving the parameter adjustment data ........................................................................... 33

7 Set up with PACTware and other adjustment programs

7.1 Connect the PC via VEGACONNECT ............................................................................ 34

7.2 Parameter adjustment with PACTware ............................................................................ 35

7.3 Parameter adjustment with PDM .................................................................................... 35

7.4 Saving the parameter adjustment data ........................................................................... 35

8 Maintenanceandfaultrectication

8.1 Maintenance .................................................................................................................. 36

8.2 Rectify faults ................................................................................................................... 36

8.3 Exchanging the electronics module ................................................................................ 37

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8.4 Software update ............................................................................................................. 38

8.5 Instrument repair ............................................................................................................ 39

9 Dismounting

9.1 Dismounting steps.......................................................................................................... 40

9.2 Disposal ......................................................................................................................... 40

10 Supplement

10.1 Technical data ................................................................................................................ 41

10.2 Probus PA ..................................................................................................................... 44

10.3 Dimensions .................................................................................................................... 48

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Supplementary documentation

Information:

Supplementary documents appropriate to the ordered version come
with the delivery. You can nd them listed in chapter "Product descrip-
tion".

Instructions manuals for accessories and replacement parts

Tip:

To ensure reliable setup and operation of your VEGASON 62, we oer
accessories and replacement parts. The corresponding documenta-

tions are:

27835 - Display and adjustment module PLICSCOM

•

32628 - Interface adapter VEGACONNECT

•

27720 - External indication VEGADIS 61

•

34296 - Protective cover

•

30176 - Electronics module VEGASON series 60

•

Editing status: 2013-04-11

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1 About this document

1 About this document

1.1 Function

This operating instructions manual provides all the information you
need for mounting, connection and setup as well as important instruc­tions for maintenance and fault rectication. Please read this informa­tion before putting the instrument into operation and keep this manual
accessible in the immediate vicinity of the device.

1.2 Target group

This operating instructions manual is directed to trained specialist
personnel. The contents of this manual should be made available to
these personnel and put into practice by them.

1.3 Symbolism used

Information, tip, note

This symbol indicates helpful additional information.

Caution: If this warning is ignored, faults or malfunctions can result.
Warning: If this warning is ignored, injury to persons and/or serious

damage to the instrument can result.
Danger: If this warning is ignored, serious injury to persons and/or

destruction of the instrument can result.

Ex applications

This symbol indicates special instructions for Ex applications.

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

VEGASON 62 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 specications in the operating instructions
manual as well as possible supplementary instructions.

For safety and warranty reasons, any invasive work on the device
beyond that described in the operating instructions manual may be
carried out only by personnel authorised by the manufacturer. Arbi­trary conversions or modications are explicitly forbidden.

2.3 Warning about incorrect use

Inappropriate or incorrect use of the instrument can give rise to
application-specic hazards, e.g. vessel overll or damage to system
components through incorrect mounting or adjustment.

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2.4 General safety instructions

This is a high-tech instrument requiring the strict observance of stand­ard regulations and guidelines. The user must take note of the safety
instructions in this operating instructions manual, the country-specic
installation standards as well as all prevailing safety regulations and
accident prevention rules.

The instrument must only be operated in a technically awless and
reliable condition. The operator is responsible for 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 regula-

tions.

2.5 Safety label on the instrument

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

2.6 CE conformity

This device fullls the legal requirements of the applicable EC guide­lines. By attaching the CE mark, VEGA provides a conrmation of

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successful testing. You can nd the CE conformity declaration in the
download area of "www.vega.com".

2.7 FulllmentofNAMURrecommendations

NAMUR is the automation technology user association in the process
industry in Germany. The published NAMUR recommendations are
accepted as the standard in eld instrumentation.

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

NE 21 – Electromagnetic compatibility of equipment

•

NE 43 – Signal level for malfunction information from measuring

•

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

•

components

For further information see www.namur.de.

2.8 Safety instructions for Ex areas

Please note the Ex-specic safety information for installation and op­eration in Ex areas. These safety instructions are part of the operating
instructions manual and come with the Ex-approved instruments.

2.9 Environmental instructions

Protection of the environment is one of our most important duties.
That is why we have introduced an environment management system
with the goal of continuously improving company environmental pro­tection. The environment management system is certied according

to DIN EN ISO 14001.

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

Chapter "Packaging, transport and storage"

•

Chapter "Disposal"

•

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Scope of delivery

3 Product description

3 Product description

3.1 Conguration

The scope of delivery encompasses:

VEGASON 62 ultrasonic sensor

•

Documentation

•

– this operating instructions manual
– Operating instructions manual 27835 "Display and adjustment

module PLICSCOM" (optional)

– Supplementary instructions manual 31708 "Heating for display

and adjustment module" (optional)

– Supplementary instructions manual "Plug connector" (optional)
– Ex-specic "Safety instructions" (with Ex versions)
– if necessary, further certicates

Constituent parts

Application area

The VEGASON 62 consists of the components:

Process tting with transducer

•

Housing with electronics, optionally available with plug connector

•

Housing cover, optionally available with display and adjustment

•

module PLICSCOM

The components are available in dierent versions.

1

2

3

Fig. 1: VEGASON 62 - threaded version with plastic housing
1 Housing cover with integrated PLICSCOM (optional)

2 Housing with electronics

3 Processttingwithtransducer

3.2 Principle of operation

VEGASON 62 is an ultrasonic sensor for continuous level measure­ment. It is suitable for liquids and solids in virtually all industries,
particularly in the water and waste water industry.

Functional principle

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The transducer of the ultrasonic sensor transmits short ultrasonic
pulses to the measured product. These pulses are reected by

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3 Product description

product surface and received back by the transducer as echoes.
The running time of the ultrasonic pulses from emission to reception
is proportional to the distance and hence the level. The determined
level is converted into an appropriate output signal and outputted as
measured value.

Power supply and bus
communication

GSD/EDD

Power supply via the Probus DP/PA segment coupler or VEGALOG
571 EP cards. A two-wire cable according to Probus specication
serves as carrier of both power and digital data transmission for
multiple sensors. The instrument prole of VEGASON 62 corresponds
to prole specication version 3.0.

The backlight of the display and adjustment module is powered by the
sensor. Prerequisite is a certain level of operating voltage.

The data for power supply are specied in chapter "Technical data".
The optional heating requires its own operating voltage. You can nd

details in the supplementary instructions manual "Heating for display
and adjustment module".

This function is generally not available for approved instruments.

The GSD (instrument master les) and bitmap les necessary for
planning your Probus-DP-(PA) communication network are available
from the download section on the VEGA homepage www.vega.com
under "Services-Downloads-Software-Probus". There you can
also nd the appropriate certicates. In a PDM environment, an EDD
(Electronic Device Description) is also required to enable the full
range of sensor functions (also available as a download).A CD with
the appropriate les can be ordered via e-mail under [e-mail].
com or by phone from one of the VEGA agencies under the order
number "DRIVER.S".

3.3 Operation

The instrument can be adjusted with the following adjustment media:

With the display and adjustment module

•

with the suitable VEGA DTM in conjunction with an adjustment

•

software according to the FDT/DTM standard, e.g. PACTware and

PC

with the adjustment program PDM

•

Packaging

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3.4 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
based on ISO 4180.

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.

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Transport

Transport inspection

Storage

Storage and transport
temperature

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

•

Storage and transport temperature see chapter "Supplement -

•

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

•

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4 Mounting

Suitability for the process
conditions

4 Mounting

4.1 General instructions

Make sure that all parts of the instrument coming in direct contact
with the process, especially the sensor element, process seal and
process tting, are suitable for the existing process conditions, such
as process pressure, process temperature as well as the chemical
properties of the medium.

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

Installation position

Moisture

Measuring range

Select an installation position you can easily reach for mounting and
connecting as well as later retrotting of a display and adjustment
module. The housing can be rotated by 330° without the use of any
tools. You can also install the display and adjustment module in four
dierent positions (each displaced by 90°).

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.

Fig. 2: Measures against moisture penetration

The reference plane for the measuring range is the lower edge of the

transducer.
Make sure that a minimum distance from the reference plane - the

so-called dead band, in which measurement is not possible - is
maintained. The exact value of the dead band is stated in chapter
"Technical data".

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2

1

Fig. 3: Minimum distance to the max. level

1 Deadband

2 Reference plane

Information:

If the medium reaches the transducer, buildup can form on it and
cause faulty measurements later on.

1 32

100%

Pressure/Vacuum

Screwing in

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0%

Fig. 4: Measuring range (operating range) and max. measuring distance
1 full

2 empty (max. measuring distance)
3 Measuring range

Gauge pressure in the vessel does not inuence VEGASON 62. Low
pressure or vacuum does, however, damp the ultrasonic pulses. This
inuences the measuring result, particularly if the level is very low.
With pressures under -0.2 bar (-20 kPa) you should use a dierent
measuring principle, e.g. radar or guided microwave.

4.2 Mounting instructions

Screw VEGASON 62 into the mounting socket with an appropriate

spanner applied to the hexagon of the process tting. Max. torque see
chapter "Technical data".

Warning:

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

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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").

2

1

> 200 mm

Fig. 5: Mounting on round vessel tops
1 Reference plane

2 Vessel center or symmetry axis

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.

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.

Socket

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Fig.6:Vesselwithconicalbottom

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Socket pieces should be dimensioned so that the lower end of the
transducer protrudes at least 10 mm (0.394 in) out of the socket.

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ca. 10 mm

Fig. 7: Recommended socket mounting

If the reective properties of the medium are good, you can mount
VEGASON 62 on sockets which are higher than the length of the
transducer. You will nd recommended values for socket heights in the
following illustration. The socket end should be smooth and burr-free,
if possible also rounded. Carry out a false echo storage.

Sensor orientation

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h

d

Fig. 8: Deviating socket dimensions

d

100 mm/4"
150 mm/6"
200 mm/8"

h

300 mm/12"
400 mm/16"
500 mm/20"

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

Fig. 9: Alignment in liquids

To reduce the min. distance to the medium, you can also mount VE­GASON 62 with a beam deector. By doing this, it is possible to ll the
vessel nearly to maximum. Such an arrangement is suitable primarily
for open vessels such as e.g. overow basins.

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~400x400

45°

~200

Fig.10:Beamdeector

Vessel installations

Agitators

The ultrasonic sensor should be installed at a location where no

installations cross the ultrasonic beam.
Vessel installations such as for example, ladders, limit switches, heat-

ing spirals, struts etc. can cause false echoes that interfere with the
useful echo. Make sure when planning your measuring site that the
ultrasonic signals have 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 or plastic baes above the installations
scatter the ultrasonic signals and avoid direct false echoes.

α

α

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

α

α

α

α

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

positions.

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Fig. 12: Agitators

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Inowingmedium

Foam

Air turbulences

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

Fig.13:Inowingliquid

Through the action of lling, stirring and other processes in the vessel,

dense foams which considerably damp the emitted signals may form
on the product surface.

If foams are causing measurement errors, the sensor should be used
in a standpipe or, alternatively, the more suitable guided radar sen­sors (TDR) should be used.

Guided wave radar is unaected by foam generation and is particu­larly suitable for such applications.

If there are strong air currents in the vessel, e.g. due to strong winds
in outdoor installations or air turbulence, e.g. by cyclone extraction
you should mount VEGASON 62 in a standpipe or use a dierent
measuring principle, e.g. radar or guided radar (TDR).

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Standpipe measurement

By using a standpipe (surge or bypass tube), the inuence of vessel
installations, foam generation and turbulence is excluded.

Standpipes must extend all the way down to the requested min. level,
as measurement is only possible within the tube.

max.

1

min.

Fig. 14: Standpipe in the tank
1 Vent hole: ø 5 … 10 mm (0.197 … 0.394 in)

VEGASON 62 can be used from tube diameters of 50 mm (1.969 in).
Avoid large gaps and thick welding joints when connecting the tubes.

Generally carry out a false echo storage.
Measurement in a standpipe is not recommended for extremely

adhesive products.

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Safety instructions

5 Connecting to power supply

5 Connecting to power supply

5.1 Preparing the connection

Always keep in mind the following safety instructions:

Connect only in the complete absence of line voltage

•

If voltage surges are expected, overvoltage arresters should be

•

installed according to Probus specications

Tip:

We recommend VEGA overvoltage arrester B63-32.
In hazardous areas you must take note of the respective regulations,

conformity and type approval certicates of the sensors and power
supply units.

Voltage supply

Connection cable

Cablegland½NPT

Cable screening and
grounding

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Power is supplied via a Probus DP/PA segment coupler or a VEGA­LOG 571 EP input card. The power supply range can dier depending

on the instrument version.

The data for power supply are specied in chapter "Technical data".

Connection is made with screened cable according to the Probus
specication. Power supply and digital bus signal are carried over the
same two-wire connection cable.

Use cable with round cross-section. A cable outer diameter of
5 … 9 mm (0.2 … 0.35 in) ensures the seal eect of the cable gland.
If you are using cable with a dierent diameter or cross-section,
exchange the seal or use a suitable cable gland.

Please make sure that your installation is carried out according to the
Probus specication. In particular, make sure that the termination of
the bus is done with appropriate terminating resistors.

On the instrument with cable entry ½ NPT and plastic housing there is
a metallic ½" threaded insert moulded into the plastic housing.

Caution:

No grease should be used when screwing the NPT cable gland or
steel tube into the threaded insert. Standard grease can contain
additives that corrode the connection between threaded insert and
housing. This would inuence the stability of the connection and the
tightness of the housing.

With systems with potential equalisation, connect the cable screen

directly to ground potential at the power supply unit, in the connection
box and at the sensor. The screen in the sensor must be connected
directly to the internal ground terminal. The ground terminal outside
on the housing must be connected to the potential equalisation (low
impedance).

In systems without potential equalisation, connect the cable screen
directly to ground potential at the power supply unit and at the sensor.
In the connection box or T-distributor, the screen of the short stub to
the sensor must not be connected to ground potential or to another
cable screen. The cable screens to the power supply unit and to the

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next distributor must be connected to each other and also connected
to ground potential via a ceramic capacitor (e.g. 1 nF, 1500 V). The
low frequency potential equalisation currents are thus suppressed,
but the protective eect against high frequency interference signals

remains.

The total capacitance of the cable and of all capacitors must not

exceed 10 nF in Ex applications.

Take note of the corresponding installation regulations for Ex applica-

tions. In particular, make sure that no potential equalisation currents
ow over the cable screen. In case of grounding on both sides this
can be achieved by the use of a capacitor or a separate potential
equalisation.

5.2 Connection procedure

Proceed as follows:

1. Unscrew the housing cover

2. If a display and adjustment module is installed, remove it by turn­ing it to the left.

3. Loosen compression nut of the cable entry

4. Remove approx. 10 cm (4 in) of the cable mantle, strip approx.
1 cm (0.4 in) of insulation from the ends of the individual wires

5. Insert the cable into the sensor through the cable entry

6. Lift the opening levers of the terminals with a screwdriver (see
following illustration)

7. Insert the wire ends into the open terminals according to the wir­ing plan

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Fig. 15: Connection steps 6 and 7

8. Press down the opening levers of the terminals, you will hear the
terminal spring closing

9. Check the hold of the wires in the terminals by lightly pulling on

them

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10. Connect the screen to the internal ground terminal, connect the
outer ground terminal to potential equalisation

11. Tighten the compression nut of the cable entry. The seal ring must
completely encircle the cable

12. Screw the housing cover back on

The electrical connection is hence nished.

5.3 Wiring plan, single chamber housing

The following illustrations apply to the non-Ex as well as to the Ex-ia

version.

5

1 2

5

5

3

5

4

Fig.16:Materialversions,singlechamberhousing

1 Plastic
2 Aluminium
3 Stainless steel, investment casting
4 Stainless steel, electro-polished
5 Filter element for air pressure compensation of all material versions. Blind

plugwithversionIP66/IP68,1barforAluminiumandstainlesssteel

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Electronics and connec­tion compartment

Display

I²C

1

Wiring plan

4

12 5678

2

3

Fig.17:Electronicsandconnectioncompartment,singlechamberhousing

1 Plug connector for VEGACONNECT (I²C interface)
2 Spring-loaded terminals for connection of the external indication VEGADIS

61

3 Groundterminalforconnectionofthecablescreen

4 Spring-loaded terminals for voltage supply

Display

12 5 678

I2C

1

Fig.18:Wiringplan,singlechamberhousing

1 Voltage supply, signal output

5.4 Wiring plan, double chamber housing

The following illustrations apply to the non-Ex as well as to the Ex-ia

version.

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1 2 3

Electronics compartment

4

Fig.19:Doublechamberhousing

1 Housing cover, connection compartment
2 Blind plug or plug M12 x 1 for VEGADIS 61 (optional)
3 Housing cover, electronics compartment
4 Filter element for air pressure compensation

5 Cablegland

Display

I2C

12 5678

3

Fig.20:Electronicscompartment,doublechamberhousing

1 Plug connector for VEGACONNECT (I²C interface)

2 Internalconnectioncabletotheconnectioncompartment

3 Terminals for VEGADIS 61

5

1

2

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Connection compartment

Wiring plan

Display

1

12

Fig.21:Connectioncompartment,doublechamberhousing

1 Spring-loaded terminals for voltage supply
2 Plug connector for VEGACONNECT (I²C interface)

3 Groundterminalforconnectionofthecablescreen

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I2C

I2C

1

Fig.22:Wiringplan,doublechamberhousing

1 Voltage supply, signal output

2

3

Wire assignment, con­nection cable

22

5.5 Wiring plan - version IP 66/IP 68, 1 bar

1

2

Fig.23:Wireassignment,connectioncable
1 brown(+)andblue(-)topowersupplyortotheprocessingsystem

2 Shielding

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Switch-on phase

5 Connecting to power supply

5.6 Switch-on phase

After VEGASON 62 is connected to voltage supply or after voltage
recurrence, the instrument carries out a self-check for approx. 30
seconds. The following steps are carried out:

Internal check of the electronics

•

Indication of the instrument type, the rmware as well as the sen-

•

sor TAGs (sensor designation)
Status byte goes briey to fault value

•

Then the current measured value will be displayed and the corre­sponding digital output signal will be outputted to the cable.

1)

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1)

The values correspond to the actual measured level as well as to the settings

already carried out, e.g. default setting.

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6 Set up with the display and adjustment

module PLICSCOM

6.1 Short description

Function/Conguration

Mount/Dismount display
and adjustment module

The display and adjustment module is used for measured value

display, adjustment and diagnosis. It can be mounted in the following
housing versions and instruments:

All sensors of the plics® instrument family, in the single as well as

•

in the double chamber housing (optionally in the electronics or
connection compartment)
External display and adjustment unit VEGADIS 61

•

From a hardware version …- 01 or higher of PLICSCOM as well as a
hardware version …- 01, 03 or higher of the corresponding sensor, an
integrated backlight can be switched on via the adjustment menu. The
hardware version is stated on the type label of the PLICSCOM or the
sensor electronics.

Note:

You can nd detailed information on the adjustment in the operating
instructions manual "Display and adjustment module".

6.2 Insert display and adjustment module

The display and adjustment module can be inserted into the sensor

and removed again at any time. It is not necessary to interrupt the
power supply.

Proceed as follows:

1. Unscrew the housing cover

2. Place the display and adjustment module in the desired position
on the electronics (you can choose any one of four dierent posi­tions - each displaced by 90°)

3. Press the display and adjustment module onto the electronics
and turn it to the right until it snaps in.

4. Screw housing cover with inspection window tightly back on

Removal is carried out in reverse order.
The display and adjustment module is powered by the sensor, an ad-

ditional connection is not necessary.

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Fig. 24: Insert display and adjustment module

Note:

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

6.3 Adjustment system

Key functions

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1

Fig. 25: Display and adjustment elements
1 LC display

2 Indicationofthemenuitemnumber

3 Adjustment keys

[OK] key:

•

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

2

1.1

3

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– Save value

[->] key to select:

•

– Menu change
– Select list entry
– Select editing position

[+] key:

•

– Change value of the parameter

[ESC] key:

•

– interrupt input
– Jump to next higher menu

Adjustment system

Address setting

Parameter adjustment

The sensor is adjusted via the four keys of the display and adjust-

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

6.4 Setup steps

Before starting the actual parameter adjustment of a Probus PA
sensor, the address setting must rst be carried out. You will nd a
detailed description in the operating instructions manual of the display
and adjustment module or in the online help of PACTware or DTM.

As VEGASON 62 is a distance measuring instrument, the distance
from the sensor to the product surface is measured. To have the real
product level displayed, an allocation of the measured distance to the
percentage height must be made. To carry out this adjustment, the
distance is entered with full and empty vessel. If these values are not
known, an adjustment with the distance values, e.g. 10 % and 90 %
is also possible. Starting point for these distance specications is
always the lower side of the ange, with all other versions the lower
side of the transducer.

The actual level is then calculated on the basis of these entered
values. At the same time, the operating range of the sensor is limited
from maximum range to the requested range.

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.

In the main menu item "Basic adjustment", the individual submenu
items should be selected one after the other and provided with the
correct parameter values.

Start your parameter adjustment with the following menu items of the
basic adjustment:

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Proceed as follows:

1. Move from the measured value display to the main menu by

pushing [OK].

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6 Set up with the display and adjustment module PLICSCOM

Basic adjustment

▶

Display

Diagnostics

Service

Info

2. Select the menu item "Basic adjustment" with [->] and conrm
with [OK]. Now the menu item "Min. adjustment" is displayed.

Min. adjustment

0.00 %

=

5.000 m(d)

4.000 m(d)

3. Prepare the % value for editing with [OK] and set the cursor to the
requested position with [->]. Set the requested percentage value
with [+] and save with [OK]. The cursor jumps now to the distance
value.

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

5. Save the settings with [OK] and move to "Max. adjustment" with
[->].

Carry out max. adjust­ment

Medium selection

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Proceed as follows:

Max. adjustment

100.00 %

=

1.000 m(d)

2.000 m(d)

1. Prepare the % value for editing with [OK] and set the cursor to the
requested position with [->]. Set the requested percentage value
with [+] and save with [OK]. The cursor jumps now to the distance
value.

2. 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 dead band.

3. Save the settings with [OK] and move to "Medium selection" with
[->].

Each product has dierent reective properties. In addition, there
are various interfering factors which have to be taken into account:
agitated product surfaces and foam generation (with liquids); dust
generation, material cones and echoes from the vessel wall (with
solids). To adapt the sensor to these dierent conditions, you should
rst select "Liquid" or "Solid".

Medium

Liquid

With solids, you can also choose between "Powder/Dust", "Granular/
Pellets" or "Ballast/Pebbels".

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Through this additional selection, the sensor is adapted perfectly to
the product and measurement reliability, particularly in products with
poor reective properties, is considerably increased.

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

Vessel form

Damping

Linearization curve

Apart from the medium, the vessel shape can also inuence the
measurement. To adapt the sensor to these measuring conditions,
this menu item oers dierent options depending on whether liquid
or bulk solid is selected. With "Liquids" these are "Storage tank",
"Stillingtube", "Open vessel" or "Stirred vessel", with "Solid", "Silo" or
"Bunker".

Vessel form

Storage tank

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

To suppress uctuations in the measured value display, e. g. caused

by an agitated product surface, a damping can be set. This time can
be between 0 and 999 seconds. Keep in mind that the reaction time of
the entire measurement will then be longer and the sensor will react
to measured value changes with a delay. In general, a period of a few
seconds is sucient to smooth the measured value display.

Damping

0 s

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

A linearisation 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 linearisation 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".

Linearization curve

Linear

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

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Sensor-TAG

False signal suppression

In this menu item you can enter an unambiguous designation for the
sensor, e.g. the measurement loop name or the tank or product des­ignation. In digital systems and in the documentation of larger plants,
a singular designation should be entered for exact identication of
individual measuring points.

Sensor-TAG

Sensor

With this menu item, the Basic adjustment is nished and you can
now jump to the main menu with the [ESC] key.

High sockets or vessel installations, such as e. g. struts or agitators as
well as buildup and weld joints on the vessel walls, cause interfering
reections which can impair the measurement. A false echo storage
detects and marks these false echoes, so that they are no longer
taken into account for the level measurement. A false echo memory
should be created with low level so that all potential interfering reec­tions can be detected.

False signal suppression

Change now?

Proceed as follows:

1. Move from the measured value display to the main menu by

pushing [OK].

2. Select the menu item "Service" with [->] and conrm with [OK].
Now the menu item "False signal suppression" is displayed.

3. Conrm "False signal suppression - Change now" with [OK] and
select in the below menu "Create new". Enter the actual distance
from the sensor to the product surface. All false signals in this
area are detected by the sensor and saved after conrming with

[OK].

Note:

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

Extended setting/Quick
level change

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The menu item "Extended setting" oers the possibility to optimise

VEGASON 62 for applications in which the level changes very quickly.
To do this, select the function "Quick level change > 1 m/min.".

Extended setting

quick level change > 1 m/min.

Note:

Since with the function "Quick level change > 1 m/min." the genera­tion of an average value of the signal processing is considerably

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reduced, false reections by agitators or vessel installations can
cause measured value uctuations. A false echo memory is thus
recommended.

Copy sensor data

Reset

This function enables reading out parameter adjustment data as well

as writing parameter adjustment data into the sensor via the display
and adjustment module. A description of the function is available in
the operating instructions manual "Display and adjustment module".

The following data are read out or written with this function:

Measured value presentation

•

Adjustment

•

Medium

•

Vessel form

•

Damping

•

Linearization curve

•

Sensor-TAG

•

Displayed value

•

Scaling unit (Out-Scale unit)

•

Positions after the decimal point (scaled)

•

Scaling PA/Out-Scale 4 values

•

Unit of measurement

•

Language

•

The following safety-relevant data are not read out or written:

Sensor address

•

PIN

•

Copy sensor data

Copy sensor data?

Basic adjustment

If the "Reset" is carried out, the sensor resets the values of the follow­ing menu items to the reset values (see chart):

Menu section Function Resetvalue

Basic settings Max. adjustment 0 m(d)

Min. adjustment Meas. range end in

Medium Liquid

Vessel form not known

Damping 0 s

Linearization Linear

Channel PV lin. %

Sensor-TAG Sensor

Display Displayed value PA-Out

2)

m(d)

3)

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2)

Sensor-specic basic adjustment.

3)

Depending on the sensor type, see chapter "Technical data".

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Menu section Function Resetvalue

Service Additional PA value Secondary Value 1 %

Out-Scale-Unit %

PV-Out-Scale 0.00 lin % = 0.0 %

100.0 lin % = 100 %

Unit of measurement m(d)

The values of the following menu items are not reset to the reset
values (see chart) with "Reset":

Menu section Function Resetvalue

Basic settings Sensor address No reset

Service Language No reset

Default setting

Like basic adjustment, but in addition, special parameters are reset to
default values.

4)

Peak value

The min. and max. distance and temperature values are reset to the
actual value.

Optional settings

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Additional adjustment and diagnosis options such as e.g. scaling,
simulation or trend curve presentation are shown in the following
menu schematic. You will nd a detailed description of these menu
items in the operating instructions manual "Display and adjustment
module".

6.5 Menu schematic

Information:

Depending on the version and application, the highlighted menu
windows may not always be available.

4)

Special parameters are parameters which are set customer-specically on

the service level with the adjustment software PACTware.

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Basic adjustment

Basic adjustment 1

▶

Display

Diagnostics

Service

Info

Sensor address 1.1

126

Vessel form 1.5

Storage tank

Sensor-TAG 1.9

Sensor

Display

Basic adjustment 2
Display

▶

Diagnostics

Service

Info

Displayed value 2.1

PA-Out

Diagnostics

Basic adjustment 3
Display

Diagnostics

▶

Service

Info

Min. adjustment 1.2

000.0 %

=

10.000 m(d)

1.245 m(d)

Linearization curve 1.6

Linear

Backlight 2.4

Switchedo

▼

Max. adjustment 1.3

100.0 %

=

0.000 m(d)

6.789 m(d)

Channel 1.7

PV lin. value

Medium 1.4

Liquid

Damping 1.8

0 s

Peak value 3.1
Distance min.: 0.580 m(d)
Dist. max.: 16.785 m(d)
T-min.: 30.6 °C
T-min.: 4.5 °C

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Meas. reliability 3.2

36 dB

Sensor status

OK

Curve selection 3.3

Echo curve

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Echo curve 3.4

Presentation of the echo

curve

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Basic adjustment 4
Display

Diagnostics

Service

▶

Info

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False signal suppression 4.1

Change now?

PV-Out-Scale 4.5

0.0 % =

100.0 % =

Language 4.9

German

Info

Basic adjustment 5
Display

Diagnostics

Service

Info

▶

Instrument version 5.1

Serial number

12345678

5.0 hl

5000.0 hl

Extended setting 4.2

Fast

level change

(> 1 m/min.)

Simulation 4.6

Start simulation?

Copy sensor data 4.10

Copy sensor data?

Date of manufacture 5.2

21. January 2009

Software version

3.50

Additional PA value 4.3

Secondary Value 1

Reset 4.7

Resetnow?

PIN 4.11

Enable?

Last change using PC 5.3

21. January 2009

Out-Scale-Unit 4.4

Volume

hl

Unit of measurement 4.8

m(d)

Sensor characteristics 5.4

Display now?

6.10 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 VEGASON 62 is equipped with a display and adjustment module,
the most important data can be read out of the sensor into the display
and adjustment module. The procedure is described in the operating
instructions manual "Display and adjustment module" in the menu
item "Copy sensor data". The data remain there permanently even if
the sensor power supply fails.

If it is necessary to exchange the sensor, the display and adjustment
module is inserted into the replacement instrument and the data are
written into the sensor under the menu item "Copy sensor data".

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7 Set up with PACTware and other

adjustment programs

7.1 ConnectthePCviaVEGACONNECT

VEGACONNECTdirectly

on the sensor

VEGACONNECTexter­nally

2

1

3

Fig. 26: Connection of the PC via VEGACONNECT directly to the sensor

1 USBcabletothePC

2 VEGACONNECT
3 Sensor

1

2

TWIST

LOCK

OPEN

3

4

USB

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Fig. 27: Connection via VEGACONNECT externally

1 I²Cbus(com.)interfaceonthesensor
2 I²CconnectioncableofVEGACONNECT

3 VEGACONNECT

4 USBcabletothePC

Necessary components:

VEGASON 62

•

PC with PACTware and suitable VEGA DTM

•

VEGACONNECT

•

Power supply unit or processing system

•

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7.2 Parameter adjustment with PACTware

Further setup steps are described in the operating instructions
manual "DTM Collection/PACTware" attached to each CD and which
can also be downloaded from our homepage. A detailed description
is available in the online help of PACTware and the VEGA DTMs.

Note:

Keep in mind that for setup of VEGASON 62, DTM-Collection in the
actual version must be used.

All currently available VEGA DTMs are included as a DTM Collection
on a CD. They can be purchased for a token fee from the responsible
VEGA agency. In addition, the actual PACTware version is also avail­able on this CD.

In addition, this DTM Collection incl. the basic version of PACTware
can be downloaded free of charge from the Internet. Move via www.
vega.com and "Downloads" to "Software".

7.3 Parameter adjustment with PDM

For VEGA sensors, instrument descriptions for the adjustment
program PDM are available as EDD. The instrument descriptions are
already implemented in the current version of PDM. For older versions
of PDM, a free-of-charge download is available via Internet.

Go via www.vega.com and "Downloads" to the item "Software".

7.4 Saving the parameter adjustment data

It is recommended to document or save the parameter adjustment
data. That way they are available for multiple use or service purposes.

The VEGA DTM Collection and PACTware in the licensed, profession­al version provide suitable tools for systematic project documentation
and storage.

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8 Maintenance and fault rectication

8 Maintenanceandfaultrectication

8.1 Maintenance

If the instrument is used properly, no special maintenance is required
in normal operation.

8.2 Rectifyfaults

Reactionwhenmalfunc-

tions occur

The operator of the system is responsible for taking suitable meas-

ures to rectify faults.

Failure reasons

Faultrectication

24 hour service hotline

CheckingProbusPA

VEGASON 62 oers maximum reliability. Nevertheless, faults can oc-

cur during operation. These may be caused by the following, e.g.:

Sensor

•

Process

•

Voltage supply

•

Signal processing

•

The rst measures to be taken are to check the output signals as well

as to evaluate the error messages via the display and adjustment
module. The procedure is described below. Further comprehensive
diagnostics can be carried out on a PC with the software PACTware
and the suitable DTM. In many cases, the causes can be determined
and the faults rectied this way.

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

The hotline is available to you 7 days a week round-the-clock. Since
we oer this service world-wide, the support is only available in the
English language. The service is free of charge, only the standard
telephone costs will be charged.

The following table describes possible errors and helps to remove

them:

Error Cause Rectication

When an addi­tional instrument
is connected, the
segment fails.

Wrong pres-

entation of the
measured value in

Simatic S5

In Simatic S7 the

measured value
is always present­ed as 0

Max. supply
current of the seg­ment coupler
exceeded

Simatic S5 cannot
interpret the num-

ber format IEEE
of the measured
value

Only four bytes
are consistently
loaded in the PLC

Measure the current consumption, re­duce size of segment

Insert converting component from Sie-

mens

Use function component SFC 14 to
load 5 bytes consistently

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Error messages via the
display and adjustment
module

8 Maintenance and fault rectication

Error Cause Rectication

Measured val­ue on the display
and adjustment
module does not
correspond to the
value in the PLC

No connection be­tween PLC and

PA network

Instrument does
not appear during

connection setup

The menu item

"Display - Display
value" is not set to

"PA-Out"

Incorrect adjust­ment of the bus
parameter and the
segment coupler­dependent baud

rate

Probus DP cable
pole-reversed

Incorrect termi­nation

Instrument not

connected to the
segment, double
assignment of an
address

Check values and correct, if neces-

sary

Check data and correct, if necessary

Check cable and correct, if necessary

Check termination at the beginning
and end points of the bus and termi­nate, if necessary, according to the
specication

Check and correct, if necessary

In Ex applications, the regulations for the wiring of intrinsically safe
circuits must be observed.

Error code Cause Rectication

E013 no measured value

available

E017 Adjustment span too

small

E036 no operable sensor

software

E041 Hardware error, elec-

tronics defective

E113 Communication con-

ict

– Sensor in boot phase
– Sensor does not nd an echo, e.g.

due to faulty installation or wrong
parameter adjustment

– Carry out a fresh adjustment and

increase the distance between min.
and max. adjustment

– Carry out a software update or send

instrument for repair

– Exchange the instrument or send it

in for repair

– Exchange the instrument or send it

in for repair

Reactionafterfaultrecti­cation

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Depending on the reason for the fault and the measures taken, the
steps described in chapter "Set up" may have to be carried out again.

8.3 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.

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If there is no electronics module available on site, one can be ordered
from the VEGA agency serving you.

Sensor serial number

Assignment

The new electronics module must be loaded with the settings of the

sensor. These are the options:

At the factory by VEGA

•

Or on site by the user

•

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

Information:

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

The electronics modules are adapted to the respective sensor and

distinguish also in the signal output or power supply.

8.4 Software update

The software version of VEGASON 62 can be determined as follows:

on the type label of the electronics

•

Via the display and adjustment module

•

via PACTware

•

You can view all software histories on our website www.vega.com.
Make use of this advantage and get registered for update information
via e-mail.

The following components are required to update the sensor soft-

ware:

Sensor

•

Voltage supply

•

VEGACONNECT

•

PC with PACTware

•

Current sensor software as le

•

Load sensor software
to PC

Prepare update

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At "www.vega.com/downloads" go to "Software". Select under "plics
sensors and instruments", "Firmware updates" the respective instru-

ment series and software version. Load the zip le via the right mouse
key with "Save target as" e.g. on the desktop of your PC. Move with
the right mouse key to the folder and select "Extract all". Save the
extracted les, for example on the desktop.

Connect the signal conditioning instrument to power supply and
provide the connection from the PC to the instrument via the interface
adapter. Start PACTware and go via the menu "Project" to the VEGA
project assistant. Select "USB" and "Set instruments online". Activate
the project assistant with "Start". The assistant establishes the con­nection automatically and opens the parameter adjustment window
"Sensor # online parameter adjustment". Connect this parameter
adjustment window before you carry out further steps.

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Load software into sen­sor

Select with the right mouse key the sensor in the project and go to
"Additional function". Then click to "Software update". The window
"Sensor # software update" opens. PACTware checks now the sensor
data and displays the actual hardware and software version of the
sensor. This takes approximately 60 s.

Push the button "Update software" and select the previously extracted
hex le. Then the software update can be started. The additional les
are installed automatically. Depending on the sensor, this procedure
lasts up to 1 h. Then the message appears ""Software update suc-
cessfully executed".

8.5 Instrument repair

If a repair is necessary, please proceed as follows:
You can download a return form (23 KB) from our Internet homepage

www.vega.com under: "Downloads-Formsandcerticates-Repair
form".

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

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 ask the agency serving you for the address of your return

•

shipment. You can nd the respective contact data on our website

www.vega.com under: "Company - VEGA worldwide"

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9 Dismounting

9 Dismounting

9.1 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.

9.2 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.

WEEE directive 2002/96/EG

This instrument is not subject to the WEEE directive 2002/96/EG and
the respective national laws. 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.

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

Materials: see chapter "Technical data"
If you have no way to dispose of the old instrument properly, please

contact us concerning return and disposal.

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10.1 Technical data

General data

Materials, wetted parts

Ʋ Process tting, transducer PVDF
Ʋ Seal transducer/process tting EPDM, FKM (Viton)

Materials, non-wetted parts

Ʋ Housing Plastic PBT (polyester), Alu die-casting powder-coated,

Ʋ Seal between housing and housing

cover

Ʋ Inspection window in housing cover Polycarbonate
Ʋ Ground terminal 316Ti/316L

Weight 1.8 … 4 kg (4 … 8.8 lbs), depending on the process

Max. torque mounting boss 25 Nm

Output variable

Output signal digital output signal, format according to IEEE-754
Cycle time min. 1 s (dependent on the parameter setting)
Sensor address 126 (default setting)
Current value 10 mA, ±0.5 mA
Damping (63 % of the input variable) 0 … 999 s, adjustable
Met NAMUR recommendation NE 43
Resolution, digital > 1 mm (0.039 in)

316L
NBR (stainless steel housing), silicone (Alu/plastic hous-

ing)

tting and housing

Input variable

Measured variable distance between lower edge of the transducer and

product surface

Measuring range

Ʋ Liquids up to 8 m (26.25 ft)
Ʋ Bulk solids up to 3.5 m (11.48 ft)

Dead band 0.4 m (1.312 ft)

Referenceconditionstomeasuringaccuracy(accordingtoDINEN60770-1)

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)

Other reference conditions

Ʋ Reector ideal reector, e.g. metal plate 2 x 2 m (6.56 x 6.56 ft)
Ʋ False reections Biggest false signal, 20 dB smaller than the useful signal

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Measuring characteristics

Ultrasonic frequency 55 kHz
Interval > 2 s (dependent on the parameter adjustment)
Abstrahlwinkel at -3 dB 11°
Adjustment time

5)

> 3 s (dependent on the parameter adjustment)

Measuring accuracy

Resolution, general max. 1 mm

Deviation

Fig. 28: Deviation VEGASON 62

Inuenceoftheambienttemperaturetothesensorelectronics

6)

16 mm (0.63 in)

10 mm (0.394 in)

4 mm (0.157 in)

-4 mm (-0.157 in)

-10 mm (-0.394 in)

-16 mm (-0.63 in)

1 m

(3.28 ft)

2 m

(6.562 ft)

see diagram

3 m

(13.123 ft)

(9.843 ft)

4 m

5 m

(16.404 ft)

6 m

(19.685 ft)

(22.966 ft)

7)

7 m

8 m

(26.247 ft)

Average temperature coecient of the

0.06 %/10 K

zero signal (temperature error)

Ambient conditions

Ambient, storage and transport tempera-

-40 … +80 °C (-40 … +176 °F)

ture

Process conditions

Process pressure -20 … 200 kPa/-0.2 … 2 bar (-2.9 … 29 psig)
Process temperature (transducer tem-

-40 … +80 °C (-40 … +176 °F)

perature)
Vibration resistance mechanical vibrations with 4 g and 5 … 100 Hz

Electromechanical data - version IP 66/IP 67 and IP 66/IP 68; 0.2 bar

Cable entry/plug

5)

Time to output the correct level (with max. 10 % deviation) after a sudden level change.

6)

Incl. non-linearity, hysteresis and non-repeatability.

7)

Relating to the nominal measuring range.

8)

Tested according to the guidelines of German Lloyd, GL directive 2.

9)

Depending on the version M12 x 1, according to DIN 43650, Harting, 7/8" FF.

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Ʋ Single chamber housing – 1 x cable gland M20 x 1.5 (cable: ø 5 … 9 mm), 1 x

blind plug M20 x 1.5

or:

– 1 x closing cap M20 x 1.5; 1 x blind plug M20 x 1.5

or:

– 1 x closing cap ½ NPT, 1 x blind plug ½ NPT

or:

– 1␣x plug (depending on the version), 1␣x blind stopper

M20␣x␣1.5

Ʋ Double chamber housing – 1 x cable entry M20 x 1.5 (cable: ø 5 … 9 mm), 1 x

blind plug M20 x 1.5; 1 x blind plug M16 x 1.5 or
optionally available with 1 x plug M12 x 1 for external
display and adjustment unit

or:

– 1 x closing cap ½ NPT, 1 x blind plug ½ NPT, 1 x blind

plug M16 x 1.5 or optionally 1 x plug M12 x 1 for exter­nal display and adjustment unit

or:

– 1 x plug (depending on the version), 1 x blind plug

M20 x 1.5; 1 x blind plug M16 x 1.5 or optionally avail­able with 1 x plug M12 x 1 for external display and
adjustment unit

Spring-loaded terminals for wire cross-

< 2.5 mm² (AWG 14)

section

Electromechanical data - version IP 66/IP 68 (1 bar)

Cable entry

Ʋ Single chamber housing 1 x IP 68 cable gland M20 x 1.5; 1 x blind plug M20 x 1.5
Ʋ Double chamber housing 1␣x IP␣68 cable gland M20␣x␣1.5; 1␣x blind stopper

M20␣x␣1.5; 1␣x blind stopper M16␣x␣1.5

Connection cable

Ʋ Wire cross-section 0.5 mm² (AWG 20)
Ʋ Wire resistance < 0.036 Ω/m (0.011 Ω/ft)
Ʋ Tensile strength < 1200 N (270 lbf)
Ʋ Standard length 5 m (16.4 ft)
Ʋ Max. length 1000 m (3280 ft)
Ʋ Min. bending radius 25 mm (0.984 in) with 25 °C (77 °F)
Ʋ Diameter approx. 8 mm (0.315 in)
Ʋ Colour - standard PE Black
Ʋ Colour - standard PUR Blue
Ʋ Colour - Ex-version Blue

Display and adjustment module

Voltage supply and data transmission through the sensor
Indication LC display in dot matrix
Adjustment elements 4 keys

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Protection rating

Ʋ unassembled IP 20
Ʋ mounted into the sensor without cover IP 40

Material

Ʋ Housing ABS
Ʋ Inspection window Polyester foil

Voltage supply

Operating voltage

Ʋ Non-Ex instrument 9 … 32 V DC
Ʋ Ex-ia instrument 9 … 24 V DC
Ʋ Exd instrument 16 … 32 V DC

Operating voltage with illuminated display and adjustment module

Ʋ Non-Ex instrument 12 … 32 V DC
Ʋ Ex-ia instrument 12 … 24 V DC
Ʋ Exd instrument 20 … 32 V DC

Power supply by/max. number of sensors

Ʋ DP/PA segment coupler max. 32 (max. 10 with Ex)
Ʋ VEGALOG 571 EP card max. 15 (max. 10 with Ex)

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)

10)

housing - investment casting, stain-

less steel housing - electro-polished

Ʋ Aluminium and stainless housing, in-

IP 66/IP 68 (1 bar)

vestment casting (optionally available)
Overvoltage category III
Protection class II

Approvals

Instruments with approvals can have dierent technical data depending on the version.
For that reason the associated approval documents of these instruments have to be carefully

noted. They are part of the delivery or can be downloaded under www.vega.com via "VEGA Tools"
and "serialnumbersearch" as well as via "Downloads" and "Approvals".

10.2 ProbusPA

Instrumentmasterle

The instrument master le (GSD) contains the characteristic data of the Probus PA instrument.
These data are, e.g. the permissible transmission rates as well as information on diagnostics values
and the format of the measured value outputted by the PA instrument.

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A bitmap le is also provided for the Probus network planning tool. This le is installed automati­cally when the GSD le is integrated. The bitmap le is used for symbolic indication of the PA instru­ment in the conguration tool.

Ident number

Each Probus instrument gets an unambiguous ident number (ID number) from the Probus user
organisation (PNO). This ID number is also included in the name of the GSD le. For VEGASON 62
the ID number is 0x0770(hex) and the GSD le "SN__0770.GSD". As an option to this manufactur­er-specic GSD le, PNO provides also a general so-called prole-specic GSD le. For VEGASON
62 you have to use the general GSD le "PA139701.GSD". If the general GSD le is used, the
sensor must be set to the prole-specic ident number via the DTM software. By default, the sensor
operates with the manufacturer-specic ID number.

Note:

When using the prole-specic GSD le, the PA-OUT value as well as the temperature
value are transmitted to the PLC (see block diagram "Cyclicaldatatrac").

Cyclicaldatatrac

The master class 1 (e.g. PLC) cyclically reads out measured values from the sensor during opera­tion. The below block diagram below shows which data can be accessed by the PLC.

Min-Max

adjustment

Secondary

Value 1

m(d)

Damping

t

Secondary

i

Value 2

Sensor

characteristics

Source for

scaling

Select additional cyclic

value

Fig. 29: VEGASON 62: Block diagram with AI (PA-OUT) value and additional cyclical value
TB Transducer Block

FB Function Block

Linearization

% Lin%

AlarmsScaling

Primary

Value

Failure

mode

Module of the PA sensors

For the cyclic data trac, VEGASON 62 provides the following modules:

AI (PA-OUT)

•

– PA-OUT value of the FB1 after scaling
Temperature

•

– PA-OUT value of the FB2 after scaling

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PROFIBUS PA-output

Target

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PA-Out

FB

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Byte-No.

15

Byte-No.

Byte-No.

1234 5 6789 10

Additional Cyclic Value

•

– Additional cyclical value (depending on the source)

Free Place

•

– This module must be used if a value in the data telegram of the cyclical data trac should not

be used (e.g. replacement of temperature and Additional Cyclic Value)

A maximum of three modules can be active. By means of the conguration software of the Probus
master you can determine the conguration of the cyclical data telegram with these modules. The
procedure depends on the respective conguration software.

Note:

The modules are available in two versions:

Short for Probus master supporting only one "Identier Format" byte, e.g. Allen

•

Bradley
Long for Probus master only supporting the "Identier Format" byte, e.g. Siemens

•

S7-300/400

Examplesoftelegramconguration

In the following you will see how the modules can be combined and how the appendant data tel­egram is structured.

Example 1 (standard setting) with distance value, temperature value and additional cyclical value:

AI (PA-OUT)

•

Temperature

•

Additional Cyclic Value

•

Format

Value

Example 2 with distance value and temperature value without additional cyclic value:

AI (PA-OUT)

•

Temperature

•

Free Place

•

Format

Value

Example 3 with distance value and additional cyclical value without temperature value:

AI (PA-OUT)

•

Free Place

•

Additional Cyclic Value

•

Telegram conguration:

Format

Value

1234 567891011121314

IEEE-754-

Floating point value

PA-OUT

(FB1)

1234 5678910

IEEE-754-

Floating point value

PA-OUT

(FB1)

IEEE-754-

Floating point value

PA-OUT

(FB1)

Status

Status

(FB1)

Status

Status

(FB1)

Status

Status

(FB1)

IEEE-754-

Floating point value

Temperature

(FB2)

IEEE-754-

Floating point value

Temperature

(FB2)

IEEE-754-

Floating point value

Additional Cyclic

Value

Status

Status

(FB2)

Status

Status

(FB2)

Status

Status

IEEE-754-

Floating point value

Additional Cyclic

Value

Status

Status

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Data format of the output signal

Byte4

Byte3

Byte2

Byte1

Byte0

Status Value (IEEE-754)

Fig. 33: Data format of the output signal

The status byte corresponds to prole 3.0 "Probus PA Prole for Process Control Devices" coded.
The status "Measured value OK" is coded as 80 (hex) (Bit7 = 1, Bit6 … 0 = 0).

The measured value is transferred as a 32 bit oating point number in the IEEE-754 format.

Byte n

Bit

6

7

2

Bit

Bit

4

5

6543

2

2

Exponent

VZ

Bit

Bit

7

VZ

Sign

Bit

Value = (-1)

Fig. 34: Data format of the measured value

Bit

Bit

3

2

1

2

2

2

(Exponent - 127)

2

Bit

Bit

Bit

0

7

210-1

2

2

(1 + Significant)

Bit

6

5

-2-3-4-5-6 -7

2

2

Byte n+1

Bit

Bit

Bit

4

3

2

2

2

2

Significant

Bit

Byte n+2

Bit

Bit

7

0

1

2

2

2

Bit

-9

Bit

5

-10 -11

2

Bit
4
2

Bit

6

-8

2

Bit

Bit

Bit

Bit
3
2

0

2

1

-12

-13

-14 -15

2

2

2

Significant

Byte n+3

Bit

Bit

7

6

-16

2

2

Bit

Bit

-17

Bit

4

3

5
2

2

-19

-18

-20

-21

2

2

2

Significant

Coding of the status byte associated with the PA output value

Status
code

0 x 00 bad - non-specic Flash-Update active

0 x 04 bad - conguration error – Adjustment error

0 x 0C bad - sensor failure – Hardware error

0 x 10 bad - sensor failure – Measured value generation error

0 x 1f bad - out of service constant "Out of Service" mode switched on

0 x 44 uncertain - last unstable value Failsafe replacement value (Failsafe-Mode = "Last value" and al-

0 x 48 uncertain substitute set – Switch on simulation

0 x 4c uncertain - initial value Failsafe replacement value (Failsafe-Mode = "Last valid value" and

0 x 51 uncertain - sensor; conversion

0 x 52 uncertain - sensor; conversion

0 x 80 good (non-cascade) - OK OK

0 x 84 good (non-cascade) - active

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Probusstandard

not accurate - low limited

not accurate - high limited

block alarm

Possible cause

– Conguration error with PV-Scale (PV-Span too small)
– Unit irregularity
– Error in the linearization table

– Converter error
– Leakage pulse error
– Trigger error

– Temperature measurement error

ready valid measured value since switching on)

– Failsafe replacement value (Failsafe-Mode = "Fsafe value")

no valid measured value since switching on)

Sensor value < lower limit

Sensor value > upper limit

Static revision (FB, TB) changed (10 sec. active, after the parame­ter of the static category has been written)

Bit

Bit

1

0

-22

-23

2

2

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Status
code

0 x 89 good (non-cascade) - active ad-

Description according to

Probusstandard

Possible cause

Lo-Alarm

visory alarm - low limited

0 x 8a good (non-cascade) - active ad-

Hi-Alarm

visory alarm - high limited

0 x 8d good (non-cascade) - active crit-

Lo-Lo-Alarm

ical alarm - low limited

0 x 8e good (non-cascade) - active crit-

Hi-Hi-Alarm

ical alarm - high limited

10.3 Dimensions

Housing in protection IP 66/IP 68 (0.2 bar)

~ 69 mm

(2.72")

M20x1,5/
½ NPT

~ 59 mm

(2.32")

ø 77 mm

(3.03")

1

ø 80 mm

(3.15")

")

32

/

13

112 mm (4

~ 116 mm (4.57")

½ NPT

ø 84 mm (3.31")

2

~ 69 mm

(2.72")

ø 77 mm

(3.03")

~ 87 mm (3.43")

M16x1,5

116 mm (4.57")

M20x1,5M20x1,5/

M20x1,5/
½ NPT

~ 87 mm (3.43")

M16x1,5

ø 84 mm

(3.31")

3

ø 84 mm

(3.31")

120 mm (4.72")

M20x1,5/
½ NPT

112 mm (4.41")

M20x1,5/
½ NPT

4

117 mm (4.61")

M20x1,5/

5

½ NPT

6

120 mm (4.72")

Fig.35:HousingversionsinprotectionIP66/IP68(0.2bar)-withintegrateddisplayandadjustmentmodulethe

housing is 9 mm/0.35 in higher
1 Plastic housing

2 Aluminium housing

3 Aluminiumdoublechamberhousing

4 Stainless steel housing, electropolished
5 Stainless steel housing - precision casting

6 Stainlesssteeldoublechamberhousing-precisioncasting

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~ 103 mm

~ 150 mm (5.91")

ø 84 mm (3.31")

(4.06")

ø 77 mm

(3.03")

~ 105 mm (4.13")

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ø 84 mm

(3.31")

M16x1,5

116 mm (4.57")

M20x1,5M20x1,5

M20x1,5

1

117 mm (4.61")

M20x1,5/

2

½ NPT

3

120 mm (4.72")

Fig.36:HousingversionsinprotectionIP␣66/IP␣68(1␣bar)-withintegrateddisplayandadjustmentmodulethe
housingis9␣mm/0.35␣inhigher

1 Aluminium housing
2 Stainless steel housing - precision casting

2 Stainlesssteeldoublechamberhousing-precisioncasting

VEGASON62

")

32

/

25

")

32

/

1

153mm (6

20mm (

")

64

/

31

63mm

(2

ø 50mm

31

(1

/32")

ø 74mm

58

/64")

(2

60mm

(2 23/64")

G2A /
2"NPT

1 2

Fig. 37: VEGASON 62
1 Dead zone: 0.4 m (1.312 ft)

2 Measuring range: with liquids up to 8 m (26.25 ft), with solids up to 3.5 m (11.48 ft)

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10.4 Industrial property rights

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

Only in U.S.A.: Further information see patent label at the sensor housing.
VEGA Produktfamilien sind weltweit geschützt durch gewerbliche Schutzrechte.

Nähere Informationen unter www.vega.com.
Les lignes de produits VEGA sont globalement protégées par des droits de propriété intellec-

tuelle. Pour plus d'informations, on pourra se référer au site www.vega.com.
VEGA lineas de productos están protegidas por los derechos en el campo de la propiedad indus-

trial. Para mayor información revise la pagina web www.vega.com.

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

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

10.5 Trademark

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

originator.

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Printing date:

All statements concerning scope of delivery, application, practical use and operat-

ing 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 2013

VEGA Grieshaber KG
Am Hohenstein 113
77761 Schiltach
Germany

Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
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