VEGA TOR256C User Manual
Operating Instructions
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VEGATOR 256C
Signal conditioning instrument
Signal conditioning instruments
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Contents
Contents
1 About this document
1.1 Function .............................
1.2 Target group ..........................
1.3 Symbolism used .......................
2 For your safety
2.1 Authorised personnel ....................
2.2 Appropriate use........................
2.3 Warning about misuse ...................
2.4 General safety instructions ................
2.5 CE conformity .........................
2.6 Safety instructions for Ex areas ............
2.7 Environmental instructions ................
3 Product description
3.1 Configuration..........................
3.2 Principle of operation ....................
3.3 Operation ............................
3.4 Storage and transport ...................
4 Mount
4.1 General instructions.....................
4.2 Mounting instructions....................
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5 Connecting to power supply
5.1 Preparing the connection .................
5.2 Wiring plan ...........................
6 Set up
6.1 Adjustment system .....................
6.2 Adjustment elements ....................
6.3 Switching point adjustment................
7 Maintenance and fault rectification
7.1 Maintenance ..........................
7.2 Remove interferences ...................
7.3 Instrument repair .......................
8 Dismounting
8.1 Dismounting steps ......................
8.2 Disposal .............................
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9 Supplement
9.1 Technical data.........................
9.2 Dimensions ...........................
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About this document
1 About this document
1.1 Function
This operating instructions manual has all the information you
need for quick setup and safe operation. Please read this
manual before you start setup.
1.2 Target group
This operating instructions manual is directed to trained,
qualified 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.
l List
The dot set in front indicates a list with no implied sequence.
à Action
This arrow indicates a single action.
1 Sequence
Numbers set in front indicate successive steps in a procedure.
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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 operator. For safety and warranty reasons,
any internal work on the instruments must be carried out only
by personnel authorised by the manufacturer.
2.2 Appropriate use
VEGATOR 256C is a universal signal conditioning instrument
for connection of a level switch.
You can find detailed information on the application range of
VEGATOR 256C in chapter "Product description".
2.3 Warning about misuse
Inappropriate or incorrect use of the instrument can give rise to
application-specific hazards, e.g. vessel overfill or damage to
system components through incorrect mounting or adjustment.
2.4 General safety instructions
VEGATOR 256C 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-specific installation standards
(e.g. the VDE regulations in Germany) as well as all prevailing
safety regulations and accident prevention rules.
2.5 CE conformity
VEGATOR 256C is in CE conformity with EMC (89/336/EWG)
and LVD (73/23/EWG) as well as 93/68/EWG.
Conformity has been judged according to the following
standards:
l EMC:
- Emission EN 50081-1: 1992
- Suceptibility EN 50082-2: 1995
l LVD: EN 61010-1: 1993
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For your safety
2.6 Safety instructions for Exareas
Please note the Ex-specific safety information for installation
and operation in Ex areas. These safety instructions are part of
the operating instructions manual and come with the Exapproved instruments.
2.7 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 certified according to DIN EN ISO 14001.
Please help us fulfil this obligation by observing the environmental instructions in this manual:
l Chapter "Storage and transport"
l Chapter "Disposal"
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3 Product description
3.1 Configuration
Product description
Scope of delivery
Components
Area of application
Functional principle
The scope of delivery encompasses:
l VEGATOR 256C signal conditioning instrument
l Documentation
- this operating instructions manual
VEGATOR 256C consists of:
l VEGATOR 256C signal conditioning instrument
min.
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max.
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200...250VAC 3VApower supply
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Relais: max 250V, 5A, 750VA
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L1
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Fig. 1: VEGATOR 256C
1 Signal lamp - Relay output
2 Potentiometer for switching point adjustment
3.2 Principle of operation
VEGATOR 256C is a single signal conditioning instrument for
processing the signals of conductive probes.
VEGATOR 256C signal conditioning instrument can power
connected instruments and process their measuring signals.
Supply
You can find detailed information on the power supply in
chapter "Technical data" in the "Supplement".
3.3 Operation
A potentiometer is located on the front plate of VEGATOR
256C. With this potentiometer, the switching point can be
adjusted.
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Product description
3.4 Storage and transport
Packaging
Storage and transport tem-
perature
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 environ-
ment-friendly, recyclable cardboard. For special versions, PE
foam or PE foil is also used. Dispose of the packaging material
via specialised recycling companies.
l Storage and transport temperature see "Supplement -
Technical data - Ambient conditions"
l Relative humidity 20 … 85 %
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