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Operating Instructions MINITRAC 31

1. Enter the requested pulse rate manually or let the rate be determined by MINITRAC 31 Automatic determination of the pulse rate should be given preference Ad juztment unmncouvered RHidjustment unmncovered 90000 cts Get count Act count rate You can enter the adjustment point ct s manually Ad juztment umcouvered You can let the adjustment point be determined by MINITRAC 31 Get count 610 ct s Escape In this menu item you can activate or deactivate the current output The MINITRAC 31 checks if with activated current output there is re ally an instrument connected If no instrument is connected to the current output you have to deacti vate the current output MINITRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 6LLLEL NA 688e7 43389 EN 131119 Setup Current output mode Setup Relay Lock setup adjustment 7 Set up with the display and adjustment module Current output Current output Disable Enabled T Enable In this menu item you can select the switching behaviour of the sen sor Current output mode You can choose between an 8 16 mA characteristics or a 16 8 mA characteristics In this menu item you can also define the switching behaviour in case of fault You can select if the current output should output 22 mA or lt 3 6 mA in case of fault In this menu item you can select which mode the sensor should oper ate in You can choose between overfill and dry
2. 20 mA passive 250 Q 10 mA 100 mA 4 20 mA HART active 4 20 mA HART passive 3 8 20 5 mA HART 9 30V DC Available MINITRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 65 11 Supplement Potential separation Signal resolution Failure signal current output adjustable Max output current Starting current Load 4 20 mA HAHT active 4 20 mA HAHT intrinsically safe Damping 63 96 of the input variable HART output values PV Primary Value SV Secondary Value Output variable Level detection Output signals Terminal voltage passive Shortcircuit protection Potential separation Failure signal current output adjustable Max output current Starting current Load 4 20 mA HAHT active 4 20 mA HAHT intrinsically safe Damping 63 96 of the input variable HART output values PV Primary Value SV Secondary Value Relay output Output Switching voltage Min Max Switching current Min Max Breaking capacity Min 66 Available 0 3 uA 22 mA 3 6 mA 22 mA 3 6 mA 500 Q 300 Q 1 1200 s adjustable Level Electronics temperature 8 16 mA 9 30V DC Available Available 22 mA 3 6 mA 22 mA 3 6 mA 500 Q 300 0 Automatically Switching status Electronics temperature Relay output SPDT floating spdt 10mV 253 V AC 253 V DC 10 WA 3AAC 1ADC 50 mW MINITRAC
3. MINITRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 20 68EEV 6LLLEL NA 43389 EN 131119 VEGA 5 Connecting to power supply Instruments with intrinsically safe current output You can find detailed information on the explosion protected versions Ex ia Ex d in the Ex specific safety instructions These safety instructions are part of the scope of delivery and come with the Ex approved instruments Electronics and connec tion compartment In struments with intrinsi cally safe current output Fig 9 Electronics and connection compartment Ex d with instruments with intrinsically safe current output Voltage supply Relay output Interface for sensor sensor communication MGC Setting the bus address for sensor sensor communication MGC AC Na Adjustment and connec tion compartment In struments with intrinsi cally safe current output Fig 10 Adjustment and connection compartment Ex ia with instruments with intrinsically safe current output 1 Terminals for intrinsically safe signal output 8 16 MA HART Multidrop ac tive not on versions with Ex d approval Contact pins for the display and adjustment module or interface adapter Terminals for the external display and adjustment unit Ground terminal 4 C5 Po 2 MGC Multi Gauge Communication MINITRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 21 5 Connecting to power supply Electronics and con nection compartment Non Ex instruments and instr
4. 1 Layout of the type label example Instrument type Product code Electronics Protection rating Ambient temperature Hardware and software version Order number Serial number of the instrument ID numbers instrument documentation 0001 C5 l5 The type label contains the serial number of the instrument With it you can find the following data on our homepage Product code of the instrument HTML Delivery date HTML Order specific instrument features HTML Operating instructions at the time of shipment PDF Order specific sensor data for an electronics exchange XML Test certificate pressure transmitters PDF Go to www vega com VEGA Tools and Serial number search As an alternative you can find the data via your Smartphone e Download the smartphone app VEGA Tools from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store e Scan the Data Matrix code on the type label of the instrument or e Enter the serial number manually in the app This operating instructions manual applies to the following instrument versions e Hardware from 1 0 6 e Software from 1 6 0 e Modification status electronics from 07 3 Product description Electronics versions Scope of delivery Application area Functional principle VEGA The instrument is available in different electronics versions Each ver sion can be identified via the product code on the type label e Standard electronics type PTSOE XX The scope
5. for example language measured value display Diagnosis Information for example of device status peak value simulation Additional adjustments Instrument unit reset date time copying function Info Instrument name hardware and software version date of manu facture instrument features Check if the correct language is already set for the display If not you can change the language in the menu item Display Language MINITRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 6LELEL N3 68 8 Y 43389 EN 131119 Setup Measurement loop name Setup Isotope Setup Application 7 Set up with the display and adjustment module Display Language Diagnostics Displayed value Additional adjustments Info Start with the setup of MINITRAC 31 In the main menu point Setup the individual submenu points should be selected one after the other and provided with the correct parameters to ensure optimum adjustment of the measurement The procedure is described in the following Stick with the normal sequence of the menu items as closely as pos sible Setup In this menu item you can assign an unambiguous name to the sen sor or the measurement loop This parameter is described in the operating instructions manual Display and adjustment module In this menu item you can adjust the MINITRAC 31 to the integrated isotope in the source container For this purpose check which isotope is integrated in the source
6. in the delivery status is OOOO MINITRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 41 7 Set up with the display and adjustment module VELA Main menu Procedure 42 Released Verify Lock After a change all safety relevant parameters must be verified For this purpose a character string comparison must be carried out This is used to check the character respresentation and the communica tion channels Confirm if the two character strings are identical The verification texts are provided in German and with all other menu languages in English Zeichenfolgenvergleich Ger t 1 23 4 56 789 0 Largabe 1 2374 56 789 0 Zeichenfolge identisch In a second step all modified safety relevant parameters are listed Confirm the modified values Hicht Sil Farameter Bestatigung von Sind Anzahl und Werte Sprache des Menus der ge nderten Deutsch Paraneter korrekt Parameter OK OK If the described process of parameter adjustment was run through completely and correctly the instrument will be locked and hence ready for operation Gesperrt Freigebern Otherwise the instrument remains in the released and hence unsafe condition The main menu is divided into five sections with the following func tions Display Diagnostics Additional adjustments Info Setup Settings e g for measurement loop name isotope applica tion background radiation adjustment signal output Display Settings
7. key Enter here the respective application This menu item enables adaptation of the sensor to the requested ap plication You can choose between the following applications Level Point level or Summation Slave Replication Replication 5 ES Point level Point lewel The natural radiation on earth influences the accuracy of the meas urement With this menu item the natural background radiation can be faded out For this purpose the MINITRAC 31 measures the natural background radiation and sets the pulse rate to zero In the future the pulse rate from this background radiation will be automatically deducted from the total pulse rate This means only the component of the pulse rate originating from the source will be displayed The source container must be closed for this setting Background radiation Background radiation Oct s Edit Get count In this menu item you can select the units of the process value and the temperature Unit of the process value m of The process value Temperature unit VU ft ES F Temperature unit in cr nn wr In this menu item you can enter the measuring range min and max process value of the sensor These settings influence the current output of the sensor MINITRAC 31 4 20 mA HAHT four wire 31 7 Set up with the display and adjustment module VELA Adjustment Max process value 1 00 m Setup Linearisation 32 A e Hin p
8. 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 e 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 Storage and transport temperature see chapter Supplement temperature Technical data Ambient conditions e Relative humidity 20 85 96 3 5 Accessories and replacement parts PLICSCOM The display and adjustment module PLICSCOM is used for measured value indication adjustment and diagnosis It can be inserted into the sensor or the external display and adjustment unit and removed at any time You can find further information in the operating instructions Display and adjustment module PLICSCOM Document ID 27835 VEGACONNECT The interface adapter VEGACONNECT enables the connection of communication capable instruments to the USB interface of a PC For parameter adjustment of these instruments the adjustment software PACTware with VEGA DTM is required You can find further information in the operating instructions Interface adapter VEGACONNECT Document ID 32628 VEGADIS 81 The VEGADIS 81 is an external display and adjustment unit for VEGA plics sensors For sensors with double chamber housing the interface adapter D S ADAPT is also required for VEGADIS
9. the pulse rate from this background radiation will be automatically deducted from the total pulse rate This means only the component of the pulse rate originating from the source will be displayed The source container must be closed for this setting Background radiation Background radiation Oct s Edit Get count In this menu item you can select the temperature unit Temperature unit Temperature unit a F in this menu item you can select if you want to carry out a single or double point adjustment on the sensor With the double point adjustment the Delta value is selected auto matically We recommend selecting the double point adjustment To use this you must be able to change the level of the vessel so as to carry out the adjustment of the sensor with full status covered and with empty status uncovered Hence you will get a very reliable switching point With single point adjustment you have to define the difference between the min and max adjustment points Delta yourself during the following setup Adjustment type Adjustment type z Yai point 1 point z point This menu item appears only if you have selected Single point adjustment as adjustment mode Setup Adjustment mode In this menu item you determine the point at which the MINITRAC 31 should switch in uncovered status Empty the vessel until the sensor is uncovered For this enter the requested pulse rate manually or le
10. 4 20 mA HART four wire 6LELEL N3 688 Tv 43389 EN 131119 Failure 9 Diagnostics and service Maintenance Due to external influences the instrument function is limited The measurement is affected but the measured value is still valid Plan in maintenance for the instrument because a failure is expected in the near future e g due to buildup This status message is inactive by default It can be activated by the user via PACTware DTM or EDD The following table shows the error codes and text messages in the status message Failure and provides information on causes as well as corrective measures Example for a failure message G9 Ins alid linearizer table span too small close together Code Cause Rectification Text mes sage F008 Additional sensors not Check wiring between the Error multi switched on sensors sensorcom EMC influences Connect the sensors cor munication No other sensor available rectly and make them ready for operation F013 Error on the current input Check current input Sensor sig No valid measured value Check connected instru nals a fault Connected instruments ments Slaves without function F016 Values of the min and max Correct adjustment data Adjustment adjustment exchanged data ex changed F017 The values of the min and Correct adjustment data Adjustment max adjustment are too F025 zation table F
11. 81 You can find further information in the operating instructions VE GADIS 81 Document ID 43814 External indicating unit The VEGADIS 62 is suitable for measured value indication of sensors It is looped into the 4 20 mA HART signal cable You can find further information in the operating instructions VE GADIS 62 Document ID 36469 10 MINITRAC 31 4 20 mA HAHT four wire 6LLLEL NA 688E7 43389 EN 131119 VEGA Electronics module Mounting accessory Handling permit General instructions for radiation protection 3 Product description The electronics module PT3OE XX is a replacement part for radiation based sensors MINITRAC 31 The electronics module can only be exchanged by VEGA service technician For mounting MINITRAC 31 holders as well as special mounting ac cessories are available Please contact our sales department 3 6 Corresponding source container A radioactive isotope in a suitable source holder is the prerequisite for a radiation based measurement setup The handling of radioactive substances is regulated by law The radia tion protection rules of the country in which the system is operated apply first and foremost In Germany for example the current radiation protection ordinance StriSchV based on the Atomic Energy Law AtG applies The following points are important for measurement with radiation based methods A handling permit is required for operation of a system
12. Unused cable entry glands do not provide sufficient protection against mois ture and must be replaced with blind plugs Generally provide all unused cable entries with suitable blind plugs The thin foam rubber washers in the cable glands only serve as a dust cover during transport In the case of instrument housings with self sealing NPT threads it is generally not possible to have the cable glands screwed in at the factory The openings for the cable glands are therefore covered with red protective caps as transport protection Before setup you have to replace these protective caps with approved cable glands or close the openings with suitable blind plugs Unused cable glands do not provide sufficient protection against moisture and must be replaced with blind plugs The suitable cable glands and blind plugs come with the instrument If screened cable is necessary connect the cable screen on both ends to ground potential In the sensor the screen must be connected directly to the internal ground terminal The ground terminal on the outside of the housing must be connected to the potential equalisa tion low impedance MINITRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 17 5 Connecting to power supply pe Connection technology Connection procedure 18 VEGA If potential equalisation currents are expected the connection on the processing side must be made via a ceramic capacitor e g 1 nF 1500 V The low frequency potenti
13. can enquire the status of your sensor In normal operation the sensor displays the message OK In case of fault you will find the corresponding fault code here This parameter is described in the operating instructions manual Display and adjustment module The peak value function holds the max and min values during opera tion This parameter is described in the operating instructions manual Display and adjustment module Here you can retrieve the adjustment value of the sensor This is the percentage value of the max pulse rate at which the sensor switches over If you have carried out a single point adjustment this is the entered value With a two point adjustment this is the calculated value The value is an indication for the reliability and reproducibility of the switching point The greater the difference in the pulse rate between covered and uncovered status the greater the differential value Delta I and the more reliable the measurement The automatically calculated damp ing is also oriented around the Delta value The higher the value the lower the damping A Delta value below 10 is an indication for a critical measurement Adjustment data In this menu item you can simulate measured values via the current output This allows the signal path to be tested e g through down stream indicating instruments or the input card of the control system You can simulate different values Simulation S
14. of delivery encompasses e Radiation based sensor e Documentation this operating instructions manual Safety Manual SIL PROTRAC series 30 Document ID 42961 Operating instructions manual Display and adjustment mod ule optional Ex specific Safety instructions with Ex versions if necessary further certificates 3 2 Principle of operation The instrument is suitable for applications in liquids in vessels also under difficult process conditions There are application possibilities in nearly all areas of industry The measured value is detected contactlessly right through the vessel wall Neither a process fitting nor a vessel opening are required The instrument is thus ideal for retro installation The instrument is various application possibilities Apart from the level detection the MINITRAC 31 can also detect residues Fig 2 MINITRAC 31 Application possibilities 1 Level measurement Residue detection 2 Point level detection In radiation based measurement a Caesium 137 or Cobalt 60 iso tope emits focussed gamma rays that are attenuated when penetrat ing the vessel wall and the medium The Nal detector on the opposite side receives the radiation The intensity of the radiation depends MINITRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 6LELEL N3 68 8 v 43389 EN 131119 Activity of the source Non linearity of the pro cess value External radiation Span Packaging 3 Product d
15. operation The corresponding source container must be checked in regular intervals You can find further information in the operating instructions manual of the source container 9 2 Status messages The instrument features self monitoring and diagnostics according to NE 107 and VDI VDE 2650 In addition to the status messages in the following tables there are more detailed error messages available under the menu item Diagnostics via the display and adjustment module PACTware DTM and EDD The status messages are divided into the following categories e Failure Function check Out of specification Maintenance requirement and explained by pictographs Fig 20 Pictographs of the status messages Failure red Out of specification yellow Function check orange Maintenance blue AC Nc Failure Due to a malfunction in the instrument a failure message is outputted This status message is always active It cannot be deactivated by the user Function check The instrument is in operation the measured value is temporarily invalid for example during simulation This status message is inactive by default It can be activated by the user via PACTware DTM or EDD Out of specification The measured value is unstable because the instrument specification is exceeded e g electronics temperature This status message is inactive by default It can be activated by the user via PACTware DTM or EDD MINITRAC 31
16. settings Resetting of the parameter adjustments to default values at the time of shipment Order specific settings are deleted Default settings Resetting of the parameter adjustment like under Basic settings In addition special parameters are reset to default values Order specific settings are deleted Peak values of measured value Resetting of the parameter adjust ments in the menu item Setup to the default values of the respective instrument Order specific settings remain but are not taken over into the current parameters Peak values of temperature Resetting of the measured min and max temperatures to the actual measured value 50 MINITRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 6LLLEL NA 688E7 19 43389 EN 131 1 Additional adjustments HART mode Additional adjustments Copy instrument settings 7 Set up with the display and adjustment module The following table shows the default values of the instrument The values apply for the application Level First of all you have to select the application Depending on the instrument version not all menu items may be available or they may be differently assigned Menu Menu item Default value Setup Measurement Sensor loop name Isotope Cs 137 Application Limit level Adjustment mode Single point adjustment Adjustment un 90000 ct s covered Adjustment cov 9000 ct s ered only with two po
17. simulation is terminated automatically 60 minutes after the last key has been pressed MINITRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 6L ELEL N3 68 8 TY 43389 EN 131119 VEGA Additional settings PIN Additional adjustments Date Time Additional adjustments Reset 7 Set up with the display and adjustment module Additional adjustments In this menu item the PIN is permanently activated deactivated Thus you protect the sensor data against unauthorized access and unin tended changes The default setting of the PIN is 0000 This parameter is described in the operating instructions manual Display and adjustment module In this menu item you can set the actual date and time This parameter is described in the operating instructions manual Display and adjustment module When a reset is carried out all settings with only a few exceptions are reset The exceptions are PIN language SIL and HART mode Basic settings R TEE Factory settings eset to factory Peak val measurement settings Peak values temperature The following reset functions are available Basic settings Resetting of the parameter adjustments to default values at the time of shipment Order specific settings are deleted Default settings Resetting of the parameter adjustment like under Basic settings In addition special parameters are reset to default values Order specific settings are deleted Peak values of measured value R
18. tion channels Confirm if the two character strings are identical The verification texts are provided in German and with all other menu languages in English Zeichenfolgenvergleich Ger t 1 23 4 56 769 0 Worgabe 1 23 4 56 789 0 Zeichenfolge identisch In a second step all modified safety relevant parameters are listed Confirm the modified values Hicht Sil Farameter Bestatigung lvoni Sind Anzahl und Werte Sprache des Menus der ge nderten Deutsch Paraneter korrekt Parameter OK DK If the described process of parameter adjustment was run through completely and correctly the instrument will be locked and hence ready for operation Gesperrt Freigeben Otherwise the instrument remains in the released and hence unsafe condition Display With this parameter you can change the display language This parameter is described in the operating instructions manual Display and adjustment module With this parameter you can change the indication of the display You can choose if the display should show the actual pulse rate or the electronics temperature Displayed value ee Count rate kd Electronics temp MINITRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 6LLLEL NA 688e7 43389 EN 131119 VEGA Diagnostics Device status Diagnosis Peak value Diagnosis Adjustment data Diagnosis Simulation 7 Set up with the display and adjustment module Diagnostics In this menu item you
19. uration Invalid parameter adjust ment Carry out a reset F066 Faulty adjust ment Adjustment not yet carried out Error during adjustment or when entering the lineariza tion table Carrying out adjustment Carry out linearization F068 Count rate too high Faulty instrument settings Carry out a reset F072 Faulty instrument settings Carry out a reset Limit exceed ed F073 Faulty real value correction Carry out real value correc Error real val ue correction tion again F080 Instrument error Restart instrument System error Call our service F086 Error in the Fieldbus com Restart instrument Communica munication Call our service tion error F114 Discharge accumulator Readjust real time clock Error real time clock MINITRAC 31 4 20 MA HART four wire 6L ELEL N3 68 8 T 43389 EN 131119 Function check Out of specification 9 Diagnostics and service Code Cause Rectification Text mes sage F120 Faulty or missing instrument Carrying out adjustment Filter time adjustment error F121 Slave instruments not found Check Slave instruments Faulty partici Check Slave list in Master pant list on the instrument multisensor Slave instrument with wrong communica address tion bus F122 Instrument addresse was Change instrument Double ad assigned several times addresses dresses on the mul tise
20. using gamma rays This permit is issued by the respective government office or the responsible authority in Germany for example offices for environ mental protection trade supervisory boards etc You can find further instructions in the operating instructions manual of the source container When handling radioactive sources unnecessary radiation exposure must be avoided An unavoidable radiation exposure must be kept as low as possible Take note of the following three important measures Fig 3 Measures for protection against radioactive radiation 1 Shielding 2 Time 3 Distance Shielding Provide good shielding between the radioactive source and yourself as well as all other persons Special source containers e g VEGASOURCE as well as all materials with high density e g lead iron concrete etc provide effective shielding Time Stay as short a time as possible in radiation exposed areas MINITRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 11 3 Product description Radiation safety officer Control area 12 VEGA Distance Your distance to the source should be as large as possible The local dose rate of the radiation decreases in proportion to the square of the distance to the radiation source The plant operator must appoint a radiation safety officer with the necessary expert knowledge He is responsible that the radiation protection ordinance is maintained and that all radiation protection measures are impl
21. 030 Invalid lineari Process value Empty linearization table Wrong value in the lineari zation table Process values are not within the adjusted measur ing range Create linearization table Correct linearization table Repeat adjustment out of limits F034 Electronics defective Restart instrument EPROM hard Exchanging the electronics ware error F035 Error in the internal instru Carry out a reset EPROM data ment communication Exchanging the electronics error MINITRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 57 9 Diagnostics and service 58 VEGA Code Cause Rectification Text mes sage F036 Error during software Repeat software update Faulty pro update Exchanging the electronics gram memory F037 Error in RAM Restart instrument RAM hard Exchanging the electronics ware error F038 Connection cable to the Check the connection cable Slave signals failure Slave instrument interrupted Instrument not defined as Slave instrument to the Slave instrument Define instrument as Slave F040 Sensor defective Restart instrument Hardware Exchanging the electronics error F041 Error in the measured value Restart instrument Photomultipli recording Exchanging the electronics er error F045 Error on the current output Check wiring of the current Error on the current output output Exchanging the electronics F052 Faulty config
22. 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 6LLLEL NA 688e7 43389 EN 131119 VELA 11 Supplement Max 750 VA AC 40W DC If inductive loads or stronger currents are switched through the gold plating on the relay contact surface will be permanently damaged The contact is then no longer suitable for switching low level signal circuits Contact material relay contacts AgNi or AgSnO and Au plated Accuracy according to DIN EN 60770 1 Process reference conditions according to DIN EN 61298 1 Temperature 18 30 C 64 86 F Relative humidity 45 75 96 Air pressure 860 1060 mbar 86 106 kPa 12 5 15 4 psig Repeatability 0 1 96 Deviation with bulk solids The values depend to a great extent on the application Binding specifications are thus not possible Deviation under EMC influence lt 1 Variables influencing measurement accuracy Specifications apply also to the current output Temperature drift Current output 0 03 10 K relating to the 16 mA span max 0 3 Deviation on the current output through x15 A analogue digital conversion Deviation on the current output due to lt 150 uA strong high frequency electromagnetic interference acc to EN 61326 Characteristics and performance data Step response time lt 5 s with damping 1 s Ambient conditions Ambient storage and transport tempera 40 60 C 40 140 F ture Process conditions For the process co
23. 374 56 789 0 Worgabe 1 2374 56 789 0 Zeichenfolge identisch In a second step all modified safety relevant parameters are listed Confirm the modified values Hicht Sil Farameter Bestatiauna lvoni Sind Anzahl und Werte Sprache des Menus der ge nderten Deutsch Paraneter korrekt Parameter OK DK If the described process of parameter adjustment was run through completely and correctly the instrument will be locked and hence ready for operation Gesperrt Freigeben Otherwise the instrument remains in the released and hence unsafe condition Display With this parameter you can change the display language This parameter is described in the operating instructions manual Display and adjustment module With this parameter you can change the indication of the display You can choose if the display should show the actual pulse rate the output current the electronics temperature or the percentage value Displayed value Count rate hl Electronics temp Process value Diagnostics In this menu item you can enquire the status of your sensor In normal operation the sensor displays the message OK In case of fault you will find the corresponding fault code here This parameter is described in the operating instructions manual Display and adjustment module The peak value function holds the max and min values during opera tion This parameter is described in the operating instruct
24. 6 Corresponding source container sesssseeseseseseeeeeee eene eene nnne 11 4 Mounting 41 GOENSrAlIMNSUUCHONS ENDE S OD o omm 13 Ae retulaedaziqes i e 14 5 Connecting to power supply 51 Prepaing THE CONN o QNT o o E 17 52 Connection Level deleellOlTasaenusien eia enzut ion RESO nr ac Ap at aaaea Avez Rc Annata 20 5 3 Connection Level measurermenl curio tror ser Papae YR Rx R pna FE p2U pne I Pr EL ME ar RUE RE 22 6 Functional safety SIL O ODEON E RR P He 24 on Eee cio a TEE Em 24 0o 3ADDIIGSIUODUSEBSI essin uet escis br adarii mu AN EERE qu MA DIM OIN INDIRIM MEUSE 24 6 4 Safety concept of the parameterization cccccscceececsesseeeeeeeeeeseeeesesnesseeeseenasseeenseees 25 7 Setup with the display and adjustment module 7 1 Insert display and adjustment module oae nro a rerba n rusa dua ka a d ERE uen va sac Rud bqcd s 27 Te Adjusimen SSS ages breccia m o et 28 7 3 Parameter adjustment Level measurement eese ene 28 7 4 Parameter adjustment Level detection cccccesecececceeeseseeeseneeseeeeeeeaeeasseeeeseanageeeeeeees 41 7 5 Saving the parameter adjustment data c ccsecececceeeseeeeeeeseeseeeeeseeeeseeeeeseanagseeeeeeas 52 8 Setup with PACTware 8 1 CONS CE SG otto ct ras hea ar beck dra cere uepasten ont si hen teemidendoseeke han seenasee atenedentoxedemors 53 8 2 Parameter adjustment
25. 999 0 000 79 999 p pp L dl ua Caution Independent of the selected reference value the relay will deenergize in case of failure With this menu item you safeguard the sensor parameters against unauthorized or unintentional modifications To avoid possible errors during parameterization in a non safe user environment a verification procedure is used that makes it possible to detect parameterization errors reliably For this safety relevant parameters must be verified before they are stored in the device In normal operating condition the instrument is also locked against parameter changes through unauthorized access For this reason the instrument is shipped in locked conditon The PIN in the delivery status is 0000 Feleased Werify amp Lock After a change all safety relevant parameters must be verified For this purpose a character string comparison must be carried out This is used to check the character respresentation and the communica tion channels Confirm if the two character strings are identical The verification texts are provided in German and with all other menu languages in English MINITRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 36 6LLLEL NA 688E7 43389 EN 131119 Display Language Display Displayed value Diagnostics Device status Diagnosis Peak value Diagnosis Adjustment data 7 Set up with the display and adjustment module Zeichenfolaenveraleich Ger t 1 2
26. All the brands as well as trade and company names used are property of their lawful proprietor Originator 72 MINITRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 6LLLEL NA 688e7 43389 EN 131119 VEGA INDEX A Accessories External indicating unit 10 Adjustment 31 System 28 Adjustment data 37 49 Adjustment mode 44 Adjustment point 44 Application 31 43 B Background radiation 31 44 Block adjustment 29 36 41 47 C Cable entry 17 Check signal 60 61 Connection cable 17 Connection procedure 18 Connection technology 18 Control areas 12 Current output 35 46 Current output Min Max 35 Current output mode 35 47 D Damping 34 50 Date 39 50 Date of manufacture 41 52 Default values 39 51 Delta 45 Device name 41 52 Device settings Copy 41 51 Displayed value 37 48 E Emitter 30 43 F Fault rectification 60 Functional principle 8 G Grounding 17 H Handling permit 11 HART 40 51 Heat 16 MINITRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire INDEX Installation position 14 Instrument features 41 52 Instrument version 41 52 Isotope Co 60 30 43 Cs 137 30 43 L Language 37 48 Linearization 32 M Main menu 30 42 Mode 40 51 Mounting accessory 11 N NAMUR NE 107 Failure 57 Function check 59 Maintenance 60 Out of specification 59 P Peak value indicator 37 49 PIN 39 50 Potential equalisation 18 Protection class 17 R Radiation protectio
27. Operating Instructions Radiation based sensor for density measurement MINITRAC 31 4 20 MA HART four wire With SIL qualification Ll Document ID 43389 Contents VELA Contents 1 Aboutthis document MEE ocior c 4 Pe CSE TOU T 4 UCM ust guo m 4 2 For your safety 2 1 Authorised personnel ares ats ys setssiess atnercad sen ecnaadeaetsuceas vanos rau batum Dddi neci oed M DI va ui MPO E aU 5 PE MEME eo ce e cM E OL DOTT 5 2 3 Warning about incorrect USB siecise oec isoe s paedt ose e Rae EE bees pasrt Petr sn cac aeo bed Up Dex tac bem ve Eae ER Tace 5 2 4 General safety instructions cess oc sc rexme deuda ud vli ev eid itd su t Pe SEE RU a pex EXE AN EA REM RYMEE DER 5 25 rro MM T I m Mm 5 20 NAMUR IeCOmmerdallofisstus mcassexus duse x oFEaEskE rumes vid thaedaceadavenstsasnazouavsaseidavaeetanaaueteadsed 6 2 Environmental WAS MUCNONS sissdibasspeecctunut scitiptedut ir eauno i tune scs astute EEOAE ARMEN tas GR 6 3 Product description UOMO A OU RR 7 3 2 Principle of OD icit amm 8 3 3 System limitations OR M 9 3 4 Packaging transport and SIOFBUB succes ced eon Eno toe dum iod apu tag escis uet ud auae Ema ura ned b rn edet cde 9 3 5 Accessories and replacement parts ccccccssscceceeseececseseecessuseeesseaseeesaeeeessaneesensaees 10 3
28. ack on The electrical connection is hence finished 19 5 Connecting to power supply i Electronics and con nection compartment Non Ex instruments and instruments with non intrinsically safe current output Adjustment and con nection compartment Non Ex instruments and instruments with non intrinsically safe current output VEGA Information The terminal blocks are pluggable and can be detached from the electronics For this purpose loosen the two lateral locking levers of the terminal block with a small screwdriver When loosening the lock ing the terminal block is automatically squeezed out It must snap in place when re inserted 5 2 Connection Level detection Non Ex instruments and instruments with non intrinsically safe current output Fig 7 Electronics and connection compartment with non Ex instruments and instruments with non intrinsically safe current output Voltage supply Relay output Signal output 8 16 mA HAHT active Signal output 8 16 MA HART Multidrop passive Interface for sensor sensor communication MGC Setting the bus address for sensor sensor communication MGC DaRKR wWNH Fig 8 Adjustment and connection compartment with non Ex instruments and instruments with non intrinsically safe current output 1 Terminals for the external display and adjustment unit 2 Contact pins for the display and adjustment module or interface adapter D MGC Multi Gauge Communication
29. al equalisation currents are thus suppressed but the protective effect against high frequency interfer ence signals remains Warning Significant potential differences exist inside galvanization plants as well as on vessels with cathodic corrosion protection Considerable equalisation currents can flow over the cable screen if the screen is grounded on both ends To avoid this the cable screen in such applications must be con nected only on one end to ground potential in the switching cabinet The cable screen must not be connected to the inner ground terminal in the sensor and the outer ground terminal on the housing must not be connected to potential equalization Information The metal parts of the instrument are conductively connected with the inner and outer ground terminal on the housing This connection is either a direct metallic connection or in case of instruments with external electronics a connection via the screen of the special con nection cable You can find specifications on the potential connections inside the instrument in chapter Technical data The voltage supply and signal output are connected via the spring loaded terminals in the housing The connection to the display and adjustment module or to the inter face adapter is carried out via contact pins in the housing Proceed as follows The procedure applies to instruments without explosion protection 1 Unscrew the big housing cover 2 Loosen comp
30. alues These value are not suitable for your ap plication and must be replaced by real values Carry out a setup in the sequence described in the following With this menu item you safeguard the sensor parameters against unauthorized or unintentional modifications To avoid possible errors during parameterization in a non safe user environment a verification procedure is used that makes it possible to detect parameterization errors reliably For this safety relevant parameters must be verified before they are stored in the device In normal operating condition the instrument is also locked against parameter changes through unauthorized access For this reason the instrument is shipped in locked conditon The PIN in the delivery status is OOOO Released mo 00 Werify amp Lock After a change all safety relevant parameters must be verified For this purpose a character string comparison must be carried out This is used to check the character respresentation and the communica tion channels Confirm if the two character strings are identical The verification texts are provided in German and with all other menu languages in English 2ejchenfolgenvergleich Ger t 1 2374 56 789 0 Inrgabe 1 2374 56 789 0 Zeichenfolge identisch In a second step all modified safety relevant parameters are listed Confirm the modified values Hicht Sil Farameter Bestatigung luoni Sind Anzahl und Werte Sprache des Menus
31. ation date and the date of the last change e Instrument features shows further instrument features These parameters are described in the operating instructions manual Display and adjustment module 7 5 Saving the parameter adjustment data We recommended noting the adjusted data e g in this operating instructions manual and archiving them afterwards They are thus available for multiple use or service purposes If the instrument is equipped with a display and adjustment module the data in the sensor can be saved in 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 The following data or settings for adjustment of the display and ad justment module are saved e All data of the menu Setup and Display e Inthe menu Additional adjustments the items Sensor specific units temperature unit and linearization e The values of the user programmable linearization curve The function can also be used to transfer settings from one instru ment to another instrument of the same type If it is necessary to exchange a sensor the display and adjustment module is inserted into the replacement instrument and the data are likewise written into the sensor via the menu item Copy sensor data MINITRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 6LLLEL NA 688
32. carried out only by trained specialist personnel authorised by the plant operator During work on and with the device the required personal protective equipment must always be worn 2 2 Appropriate use The MINITRAC 31 is a sensor for level measurement and level detec tion You can find detailed information on the application range in chapter Product description Operational reliability is ensured only if the instrument is properly used according to the specifications 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 specific hazards e g vessel overfill 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 IEC 61508 and all prevailing regulations and guidelines The instrument must only be operated in a technically flawless 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 regula tions The safety instructions in this operating instructions manual the cor responding Safety Manual the national installation standards as well as t
33. container You can find this information on the type label of the source container Isotope Cs 137 M Through this selection the sensitivity of the sensor is adapted perfectly to the isotope The normal reduction of the emitter activity is hence considered through the radioactive decay The MINITRAC 31 requires this information of the automatic decay compensation This ensures an interference free measurement over the complete life time of the gamma emitter an annual recalibration is not necessary Enter the requested parameters via the appropriate keys save your settings with OK and jump to the next menu item with the ESC and the gt key Enter here the respective application This menu item enables adaptation of the sensor to the requested ap plication You can choose between the following applications Level Point level or Summation Slave Replication Replication 5 7 NATU Point level T E ee MINITRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 43 7 Set up with the display and adjustment module VELA Setup Background radiation Setup Unit Setup Adjustment mode Setup Adjustment uncovered single point adjustment 44 The natural radiation on earth influences the accuracy of the meas urement With this menu item the natural background radiation can be faded Out For this purpose the MINITRAC 31 measures the natural background radiation and sets the pulse rate to zero In the future
34. ct connection cable Cable entry Cable gland 1 2 NPT Cable screening and grounding 5 Connecting to power supply 5 Connecting to power supply 5 1 Preparing the connection Always keep in mind the following safety instructions e Connect only in the complete absence of line voltage e lf overvoltage surges are expected overvoltage arresters should be installed In this case the instrument is designed in protection class II To main tain this protection class it is absolutely necessary that the ground conductor be connected to the internal ground terminal Take note of the general installation regulations Supply voltage and current signal are carried on separate connection cables if reliable separation is required The supply voltage range can differ depending on the instrument version The data for power supply are specified in chapter Technical data For power supply an approved installation cable with PE conductor is required The 4 20 mA current output is connected with standard two wire cable without screen If electromagnetic interference is expected which is above the test values of EN 61326 1 for industrial areas screened cable should be used Use cable with a round wire cross section An outer cable diameter of 6 12 mm 0 24 0 47 in ensures the seal effect of the cable entry If cable with a different diameter or wire cross section is used exchange the seal or use an appropriate cable connection
35. d e g through cleaning processes e Installations on cooled or heated vessels Make sure that all parts of the instrument exposed to the process are suitable for the existing process conditions These are mainly e Active measuring component e Process fitting e Process seal Process conditions are particularly e Process pressure e Process temperature e Chemical properties of the medium e Abrasion and mechanical influences You can find the specifications of the process conditions in chapter Technical data as well as on the nameplate In the case of instrument housings with self sealing NPT threads it is not possible to have the cable entries screwed in at the factory The openings for the cable glands are therefore covered with red protec tive caps as transport protection Prior to setup you have to replace these protective caps with ap proved cable glands or close the openings with suitable blind plugs The suitable cable glands and blind plugs come with the instrument MINITRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 13 4 Mounting Installation position 14 VEGA 4 2 Mounting instructions Note Along with the planning our specialists will analyse the conditions of the measurement loop to dimension the radiation source isotope accordingly You get a Source Sizing document specifying the required source activity and containing all relevant mounting information for your measuring point You must follo
36. der ge nderten Deutsch Paraneter korrekt Farameter OK Ok If the described process of parameter adjustment was run through completely and correctly the instrument will be locked and hence ready for operation Gesperrt Freigeben MINITRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 29 7 Set up with the display and adjustment module VELA Main menu Procedure Setup Measurement loop name Setup Isotope 30 Otherwise the instrument remains in the released and hence unsafe condition The main menu is divided into five sections with the following func tions Display Diagnostics Additional adjustments Info Setup Settings e g for measurement loop name isotope applica tion background radiation adjustment signal output Display Settings for example language measured value display Diagnosis Information for example of device status peak value simulation Additional adjustments Instrument unit reset date time copying function Info Instrument name hardware and software version date of manu facture instrument features Check if the correct language is already set for the display If not you can change the language in the menu item Display Language Display Language Diagnostics Displayed value Additional adjustments Info Start with the setup of MINITRAC 31 In the main menu point Setup the individual submenu points should be selected one after the other and pro
37. e damping of the sensor With it you can suppress fluctuations in the measured value indication caused e g by an agitated product surface This time can be between 1 and 1200 seconds Keep in mind that the reaction time also in creases and the instrument reacts to quick level changes with a delay Generally a time of approximately 60 seconds is sufficient to smooth the measured value indication With the setting Automatic the instrument itself calculates a suitable damping on the basis of the adjustment and the measured value changes This setting is particularly suitable for application where fast and slow level changes occur 34 MINITRAC 31 4 20 mA HAHT four wire 6LLLEL NA 688e7 43389 EN 131119 Setup Real value correc tion Setup Current output Setup Current output mode Setup Current output Min Max Setup Relay 7 Set up with the display and adjustment module Damping Automatically If you know the level at a certain height you can enter in this menu item the determined real level to correct the measured value The function shifts the linearization curve to this determined point With this procedure the measurement can be adapted exactly to the conditions in the vessel Standardize Standardisation value 0 00 995 909 Execute l In this menu item you can activate or deactivate the current output The MINITRAC 31 checks if with activated current output there is re ally an instrumen
38. e safety relevant system This document is attached to each instrument with SIL rating and can be also retrieved via the serial number search on our homepage 6 3 Application area The instrument can be used for level detection or level measurement of liquids and bulk solids in a safety related system according to IEC 61508 Take note of the specifications in the Safety Manual The following inputs outputs are permitted e Relay output MINITRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 6LLLEL NA 688e7 43389 EN 131119 VEGA 6 Functional safety SIL e 4 20mA current output 6 4 Safety concept of the parameterization Tool for operation and The following tools are permitted for parameterization of the safety parameterization function e The integrated display and adjustment unit for on site adjustment e The DTM suitable for the signal conditioning instrument in con junction with an adjustment software according to the FDT DTM standard e g PACTware e Note L For operation of the MINITRAC 31 the DTM Collection version 1 67 2 or higher is required The modification of safety relevant parameters is only possible with active connection to the instrument online mode Reliable parameterization To avoid possible errors during parameterization in a non safe user environment a verification procedure is used that makes it possible to detect parameterization errors reliably For this safety relevant parameters must be verified before th
39. e7 43389 EN 131119 VEGA Via the interface adapter directly on the sensor Connection via HART MINITRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 8 Setup with PACTware 8 Setup with PACTware 8 1 Connect the PC Fig 17 Connection of the PC directly to the sensor via the interface adapter 1 USBcable to the PC 2 Interface adapter VEGACONNECT 4 3 Sensor Information The interface adapter VEGACONNECT 3 is not suitable for connec tion to the sensor 0000000 0000000 ES E ooo T gt E Fig 18 Connecting the PC via HART to the signal cable MINITRAC 31 HART resistance 250 Q optional depending on processing Connection cable with 2 mm pins and terminals Processing system PLC Voltage supply Voltage supply O14 Colo Necessary components 53 8 Setup with PACTware Prerequisites 54 pae e MINITRAC 31 PC with PACTware and suitable VEGA DTM VEGACONNECT 4 HART resistance approx 250 Q Voltage supply Note With power supply units with integrated HART resistance internal resistance approx 250 Q an additional external resistance is not necessary This applies e g to the VEGA instruments VEGATRENN 149A VEGAMET 381 and VEGAMET 391 Commercially available Ex separators are also usually equipped with sufficient current limita tion resistance In such cases VEGACONNECT 4 can be connected parallel to the 4 20 mA cable 8 2 Parameter adjustment with PACTware For paramet
40. emented Control areas are areas in which the local dose rate exceeds a certain value Only persons who undergo official dose monitoring are allowed into these control areas You can find the respectively valid limit values for control areas in the guideline of the respective authority in Ger many for example the radiation protection ordinance We are at your disposal for further information concerning radiation protection and regulations in other countries MINITRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 6LLLEL NA 688e7 43389 EN 131119 VEGA Switch off source A Protection against mois ture Suitability for the process conditions Protective caps 4 Mounting 4 Mounting 4 1 General instructions The source container is part of the measuring system In case the source container is already equipped with an active isotope the source container must be locked before mounting Danger Before mounting make sure that the source is securely closed Use a padlock to secure the source container in the closed condition and prevent it from being inadvertently opened Protect your instrument against moisture penetration through the fol lowing measures e Use the recommended cable see chapter Connecting to power supply e Tighten the cable gland e Loop the connection cable downward in front of the cable gland This applies particularly to e Outdoor mounting e Installations in areas where high humidity is expecte
41. entered as exactly as possible External radiation sources can influence the measured value e g welding joint tests In safety relevant applications the safety function must be treated as unreliable as long as the external radiation occurs If necessary you must take measures to maintain the safety function Make sure during the planning that for the planned application a possibly large different of the pulse rate with empty and full vessel is reaced This applies mainly for products with low density or in vessels with extremely small diameter 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 environment friendly recyclable cardboard For special versions PE foam or PE foil is also used Dispose of the packaging material via specialised recycling companies MINITRAC 31 4 20 mA HAHT four wire 9 3 Product description VELA Transport Transport must be carried out in due consideration of the notes on the transport packaging Nonobservance of these instructions can cause damage to the device Transport inspection The delivery must be checked for completeness and possible transit damage immediately at receipt Ascertained transit damage or con cealed defects must be appropriately dealt with Storage Up to the time of installation
42. er adjustment of the sensor via a Windows PC the con figuration software PACTware and a suitable instrument driver DTM according to FDT standard are required The up to date PACTware version as well as all available DTMs are compiled in a DTM Collec tion The DTMs can also be integrated into other frame applications according to FDT standard Note To ensure that all instrument functions are supported you should always use the latest DTM Collection Furthermore not all described functions are included in older firmware versions You can download the latest instrument software from our homepage A description of the update procedure is also available in the Internet Further setup steps are described in the operating instructions manu al DTM Collection PAC Tware attached to each DTM Collection and which can also be downloaded from the Internet Detailed descrip tions are available in the online help of PACTware and the DTMs MINITRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 6LLLEL NA 688e7 43389 EN 131119 Standard Full version 8 Setup with PACTware r1 PACTware File Edit View Project Device Extras Window Help lad ms reu m SENSOR Online parameterization Device name POINTRAC 31 Description Radiation based sensor for level detection Measurement loop name SENSOR Application Point level Bojeje azmaq dy Point adjustment Adjustment of the switching thresholds Adjustment point Jw
43. escription on the density of the measured media The measuring principle has proven to be very reliable in conjunction with extreme process condi tions because it measures contactlessly from outside through the ves sel wall The measuring system ensures maximum safety reliability and plant availability independent of the medium and its properties 3 3 System limitations There are several measuring principle specific factors which can influ ence the measuring result Keep these factors in mind in order to fully utilize the capabilities of the instrument with respect to measurement certainty and reproducibility The implemented radioactive isotope and its activity must be selected according to the properties of the vessel and the medium The neces sary radioactive activity must be calculated on the basis of the plant data To this end make use of our planning service for an optimum layout of the measurement and selection of the isotope This applies particu larly to SIL applications Due to the physical properties of the radioactive radiation the pulse rate is subject to slight fluctuations Set a suitable damping level to get a stable measured value The relation between level and the pulse rate measured by the sensor is not linear Set up a linearization table to get a linear level signal For precise mesurement results make sure when setting up the linearization table that the actual filling height of the measuring points is
44. esetting of the parameter adjust ments in the menu item Setup to the default values of the respective instrument Order specific settings remain but are not taken over into the current parameters Peak values of temperature Resetting of the measured min and max temperatures to the actual measured value The following table shows the default values of the instrument The values apply for the application Level First of all you have to select the application Depending on the instrument version not all menu items may be available or they may be differently assigned MINITRAC 31 4 20 mA HAHT four wire 39 7 Set up with the display and adjustment module Menu Menu item Default value Setup Measurement loop name Sensor Isotope Cs 137 Application Level Adjustment O 96 100 Linearization 0 ct s 100 90000 ct s 0 Background radiation 0 ct s Unit of the process value Temperature unit C Damping 60 s manually Real value correction 0 Current output Activated Current output mode 4 20 MA lt 3 6 mA Current output Min Max Min current 3 8 mA max current 20 5 mA Reference value Relay None Mode Overfill protection Upper switching point 0 Process value Lower switching point 0 Process value Upper switching point 50 C Temperature Upper switching point 25 C Temperature Block adjustment Released Addr
45. ess Summation free Slave Display Language Selected language Displayed value Pulse rate Display unit ct s Additional adjustments Temperature unit C Linearisation curve Empty HART mode Standard Address 0 Additional adjustments HART mode With this function you can select the mode The sensor offers the HART modes standard and multidrop If the measured value is outputted via the 4 20 mA output you must not switch over to HART Multidrop The mode Standard with fixed address O factory setting means output of the measured value as 8 16 mA signal 40 MINITRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 6LLLEL NA 688e7 43389 EN 131119 VEGA Additional adjustments Copy instrument settings Info 1 Instrument start il Lock setup adjustment 7 Set up with the display and adjustment module This parameter is described in the operating instructions manual Display and adjustment module With this function e Load parameter adjustment data from the sensor into the display and adjustment module e Write parameter adjustment data from the display and adjustment module into the sensor This parameter is described in the operating instructions manual Display and adjustment module Info In this menu you will find the following menu items e Instrument name shows instrument name and serial number e Instrument version shows hardware and software version of the instrument e Date of manufacture s
46. execute their intended function safety function with a defined high probability The safety requirements for such components are described in the international standard IEC 61508 which sets the measure for unique and comparable judgement of instrument safety and hence contributes to worldwide legal certainty Depending on the degree of required risk reduction we distinguish between four safety levels from SIL1 for low risk to SIL4 for very high risk SIL Safety Integrity Level 6 2 SIL qualification Additional characteristics When developing instruments which can be used in safety instru and requirements 24 mented systems the focus is on avoiding systematical as well as determining and controlling random errors Here the most important characteristics and requirements from the perspective of functional safety according to IEC 61508 e Internal monitoring of safety relevant circuit parts e Extended standardization of the software development e Incase of failure switching of the safety relevant outputs to a defined safe status e Determination of the failure probability of the defined safety func tion e Reliable parameterization with non safe user environment e Recurring function test The SIL qualification of components is specified in a manual for func tional safety Safety Manual Here you can find all safety relevant characteristics and information required by the user and planner for planning and operating th
47. ey are stored in the device In normal operating condition the instrument is also locked against parameter changes through unauthorized access This concept ap plies to the adjustment on the instrument but also to adjustment with PACTware with DTM Safety relevant param For protection against unwanted or unauthorzed adjustment the set eters parameters must be barred from unauthorized access For this rea son the instrument is shipped in locked condition The PIN in delivery status is 0000 When shipped with a specific parameter adjustment the instruments are accompanied by a list with the values deviating from the basic set ting By entering the serial number the list is available as a download under www vega com VEGA Tools After a change all safety relevant parameters must be verified and confirmed via a character string comparison The parameter settings of the measurement loop must be docu mented For this purpose the document SIL device settings is at tached to each instrument listing all safety relevant parameters in the shipping status as well as containing free space for own notes This document is also available on our homepage In addition a list of the safety relevant parameters can be stored and printed via PACTware DTM Release adjustment For each parameter change the instrument must be unlocked via a PIN see chapter Setup steps Lock adjustment The device status is indicated by the symbol of an unloc
48. fication 4 20 mA signal missing Electrical connec Check connection according to tion faulty chapter Connection steps and if necessary correct according to chap ter Wiring plan Voltage supply Check cables for breaks repair if nec missing essary Operating voltage too low or load re sistance too high Check adapt if necessary Current sig nal greater than 22 mA or less than 3 6 mA Instrument on fail ure message Note error message on the display and adjustment module The following table describes possible faults that may not generate an error message without covering with the medium The instrument signals covered with covering with Error Cause Rectification The instrument Voltage supply Check cables for breaks repair if nec signals covered missing essary Operating voltage too low or load re sistance too high Check adapt if necessary Electrical connec Check connection according to nal greater than 22 mA or less than 3 6 mA ule in the sensor defective the medium tion faulty chapter Connection steps and if necessary correct according to chap ter Wiring plan Electronics de Change the switching behaviour of the fective sensors under Diagnosis Simulation If the instrument does not switch over send it in for repair Buildup on the in Remove buildup ner wall of the Check the Delta value vessel Imp
49. g connection and setup as well as important instruc tions for maintenance and fault rectification Please read this informa tion 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 Sequence of actions Numbers set in front indicate successive steps in a procedure Battery disposal This symbol indicates special information about the disposal of bat teries and accumulators MINITRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 6LLLEL NA 688e7 43389 EN 131119 2 For your safety 2 For your safety 2 1 Authorised personnel All operations described in this operating instructions manual must be
50. get the address for the return shipment You can find the agency on our home page WWW Vega com MINITRAC 31 4 20 mA HAHT four wire 63 10 Dismounting 64 10 Dismounting 10 1 Dismounting steps Warning Before dismounting be aware of dangerous process conditions such as e g pressure in the vessel or pipeline high temperatures cor rosive or toxic products etc Take note of chapters Mounting and Connecting to power supply and carry out the listed steps in reverse order 10 2 Disposal The instrument consists of materials which can be recycled by spe cialised recycling companies We use recyclable materials and have designed the parts to be easily separable Correct disposal avoids negative effects on humans and the environ ment 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 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 spe cialised recycling company and do not use the municipal collecting points These may be used only for privately used products according to the WEEE directive MINITRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 6LLLEL NA 688e7 43389 EN 131119 VEGA 11 Supplement 11 1 Technical data General data 316L corresponds t
51. he points automatically according to their level Linearization Change Show now Select Show table to display and edit the linearization points MINITRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 6L ELEL N3 688 TY 43389 EN 131119 7 Set up with the display and adjustment module Linearization Linearization Ho Ol S87 cts Show Graph Show Table 0 30m Select Linearization New to enter the first point Linearization Hewl Delete Modify Select Determine count rate to enter the first point Linearization Edit Get count The determination of the actual count rate lasts 2 minutes After the count rate has been determined you can accept the value ct s The count rate is stated in ct s This is the number of counts per sec ond i e the measured radioactive radiation dose actually reaching the sensor Get count Get count Please wait 610 ct s 305 Escape Enter now the corresponding level m By doing so you assign a respective level to the actual count rate Linearization Linearization 0 500 Mr 587 ctes gcns z p aoo 33 999 Ls 0 30m Accept the value pair with OK Depending if you have started with full or empty vessel you have to continue emptying or filling the vessel Also carry out such a linearization with several different filling heights if you have a linear vessel By doing so you can influence the measurement reliability of the sensor The m
52. he 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 Arbi trary conversions or modifications are explicitly forbidden The safety approval markings and safety tips on the device must also be observed 2 5 CE conformity The device fulfills the legal requirements of the applicable EC guide lines By affixing the CE marking VEGA confirms successful testing of the product MINITRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 5 2 For your safety VEGA Only with class A instruments The device is a class A instrument designed for use in an industrial environment When used in a different environment e g in a living area the electromagnetic compatibility must be ensured by the user If necessary suitable screening measures against conducted and emitted disturbances must be taken You can find the conformity certificate in the download section under www vega com 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 field instrumentation The device fulfills the requirements of the following NAMUR recom mendations e NE 21 Electromagnetic compatibility of equipment e NE 43 S
53. hows calibration date and the date of the last change e Instrument features shows further instrument features These parameters are described in the operating instructions manual Display and adjustment module 7 4 Parameter adjustment Level detection The instrument is adapted to the application conditions via the pa rameter adjustment The parameter adjustment is carried out with an adjustment menu Information In this operating instructions manual the instrument specific param eters are described Further general parameters are described in the operating instructions manual Display and adjustment module Caution During the first setup or after an instrument reset the instrument starts with preset standard values These value are not suitable for your ap plication and must be replaced by real values Carry out a setup in the sequence described in the following With this menu item you safeguard the sensor parameters against unauthorized or unintentional modifications To avoid possible errors during parameterization in a non safe user environment a verification procedure is used that makes it possible to detect parameterization errors reliably For this safety relevant parameters must be verified before they are stored in the device In normal operating condition the instrument is also locked against parameter changes through unauthorized access For this reason the instrument is shipped in locked conditon The PIN
54. ignal level for malfunction information from measuring transducers e NES53 Compatibility of field devices and display adjustment components e NE 107 Self monitoring and diagnosis of field devices For further information see www namur de 2 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 tection The environment management system is certified according to DIN EN ISO 14001 Please help us fulfill this obligation by observing the environmental instructions in this manual e Chapter Packaging transport and storage e Chapter Disposal MINITRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 6LLLEL NA 688e7 43389 EN 131119 VEGA Type plate Serial number Scope of this operating instructions manual MINITRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 3 Product description 3 Product description 3 1 Configuration The nameplate contains the most important data for identification and use of the instrument 4 XX E 1 M P E NR E EN Elecironics 4 20mMA HART four wire 20 72V0C 20 253VAC 50 60 Hz amp W amp NA Ban G 4 20mMA HART 43382 Protection IP66 67 NEMA 4X Ambient temperature 40 60 C 3 Hw Ver 1 0 6 SW Ver 160 Order 0000000 000 O sin VEGA 77761 Schi tach Ger many ww vega com Fig
55. int adjustment Delta 90 Background ra 0 ct s diation Temperature unit C Damping Is calculated automatically by the in strument Current output 8 16 mA 3 6 mA mode Mode Relay Overfill protection Block adjustment Released Display Language Selected language Displayed value Pulse rate Additional adjust Temperature unit C HART mode Standard With this function you can select the mode The sensor offers the HART modes standard and multidrop If the measured value is outputted via the 4 20 mA output you must not switch over to HART Multidrop The mode Standard with fixed address O factory setting means output of the measured value as 8 16 mA signal This parameter is described in the operating instructions manual Display and adjustment module With this function e Load parameter adjustment data from the sensor into the display and adjustment module e Write parameter adjustment data from the display and adjustment module into the sensor MINITRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 51 7 Set up with the display and adjustment module VELA Info 52 This parameter is described in the operating instructions manual Display and adjustment module Info In this menu you will find the following menu items e Instrument name shows instrument name and serial number e Instrument version shows hardware and software version of the instrument e Date of manufacture shows calibr
56. ions manual Display and adjustment module Here you can retrieve the adjustment value of the sensor This is the percentage value of the difference of the min and max adjustment MINITRAC 31 4 20 mA HAHT four wire 37 7 Set up with the display and adjustment module VELA Diagnosis Simulation 38 ao points Delta I The value is an indication for the reliability and repro ducibility of the measurement The higher the difference between the two adjustment points the higher the differential value Delta I and the more reliable the measurement A Delta value below 10 96 is an indication for a critical measurement To increase the Delta value you have to increase the distance of the min and max adjustment points in the linearization Adjustment data Delta I 90 00 95 In this menu item you can simulate measured values via the current output This allows the signal path to be tested e g through down stream indicating instruments or the input card of the control system You can simulate different values Simulation Start Process value simulation Current kelay Pulse rate of the sensor Simulation running Count rate 124 ct s Process value Simulation running Process value Process value mo 0 00 0 00 m 0 010 299 39 LLLI Current output Simulation running Current 8 00 mA Simulation running Simulation running Relay Relay Closed j Information The
57. k Date format Time format Time zone Ex factory Rate deviation max Measurement electronics temerature Resolution Accuracy Voltage supply Operating voltage Interpolation protection Max power consumption 68 0 2 2 5 mm AWG 24 14 0 2 1 5 mm AWG 24 16 Display with backlight 5 WxHz7x13mm 4 keys IP 20 IP 40 ABS Polyester foil Day Month Year 12 h 24 h CET 10 5 min year 1 C 1 8 F 1 C 1 8 F 20 72V DC or 20 253 V AC 50 60 Hz Available 6 VA AC 4W DC MINITRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 6LLLEL NA 688e7 43389 EN 131119 VELA 11 Supplement Electrical protective measures Protection depending on housing ver XP 66 IP 67 sion Overvoltage category Il Protection class l Approvals Instruments with approvals can have different technical data depending on the version For that reason the associated approval documents of these instruments must be carefully noted They are part of the delivery or can be downloaded under www vega com and VEGA Tools as well as under Downloads and Approvals 11 2 Dimensions The following dimensional drawings represent only an extract of all possible versions Detailed dimensional drawings can be downloaded at www vega com downloads under Drawings 7 A suitable cable is the prerequisite for maintaining the protection rating MINITRAC 31 4 20 mA HAHT four wire 69 11 Supplement VEGA Alumi
58. ked or locked padlock Unsafe device Warning status If adjustment is enabled the safety function must be considered as unreliable This applies until the parameterization is terminated correctly If necessary other measures must be taken to maintain the safety function MINITRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 25 6 Functional safety SIL Change parameter Verify parameters Lock adjustment Incomplete process Instrument reset 26 A Ai VEGA All parameters changed by the operator are marked automatically so that they can verified in the next step For the verification the PIN must be entered first and a comparison of two character strings must be carried out The user must confirm that both character strings are identical this is used to check the charac ter representation and the communication channels The verification texts are provided in German and with all other menu languages in English In a second step all modified safety relevant parameters are listed which must all be confirmed After this process is finished the instru ment will be locked automatically and the safety function is guaran teed again Warning If the described process was not carried out completely or correctly e g interruption or voltage loss the instrument remains in the released and hence unsafe status Warning In case of a reset to basic settings all safety relevant parameters will also be reset to default Theref
59. ltage supply Interface adapter VEGACONNECT PC with PACTware Current sensor software as file You can find the actual sensor software as well as detailed infor mation of the procedure under www vega com downloads and Software You can find information about the installation in the download file Caution Instruments with approvals can be bound to certain software ver sions Therefore make sure that the approval remains effective with a software update You can find detailed information on www vega com downloads and Approvals 9 6 How to proceed in case of repair The following procedure refers only to the sensor Should a repair of the source container be necessary you can find the respective instructions in the operating instructions manual of the source con tainer You can find a repair form as well as detailed information on how to proceed under www vega com downloads and Forms and certifi cates By doing this you help us carry out the repair quickly and without hav ing to call back for needed information If a repair is necessary please proceed as follows MINITRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 6LLLEL NA 688E7 43389 EN 131119 VELA 9 Diagnostics and service e Print and fill out one form per instrument Clean the instrument and pack it damage proof e Attach the completed form and if need be also a safety data sheet outside on the packaging e Please contact the agency serving you to
60. n 11 Radiation safety officer 12 Real value correction 35 Relay 35 47 Repair 62 Replacement parts Electronics module 11 Reset 39 50 S Sensor status 37 49 Service Hotline 61 Shielding 17 Simulation 38 49 Source container 11 Status messages NAMUR NE 107 56 73 INDEX T Time 39 50 Type plate 7 U Unit 44 Units 31 V Voltage supply 17 68 W Water cooling 16 74 MINITRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 6LLLEL NA 688e7 43389 EN 131119 MINITRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire Notes 75 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 C C 43389 EN 131119 VEGA Grieshaber KG Schiltach Germany 2013 VEGA Grieshaber KG Phone 49 7836 50 0 Am Hohenstein 113 Fax 49 7836 50 201 77761 Schiltach E mail info de vega com Germany www vega com
61. nd adjustment elements 1 2 LC display Adjustment keys OK key Move to the menu overview Confirm selected menu Edit parameter Save value key Presentation change measured value Select list entry Select editing position key Change value of the parameter ESC key Interrupt input Jump to next higher menu The device is adjusted via the four keys of the display and adjustment module The LC display indicates the individual menu items The functions of the individual keys are shown in the above illustration Ap prox 60 minutes after the last pressing of a key an automatic reset to measured value indication is triggered Any values not confirmed with OK will not be saved 7 3 Parameter adjustment Level measurement The instrument is adapted to the application conditions via the pa rameter adjustment The parameter adjustment is carried out with an adjustment menu MINITRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 6LLLEL NA 688e7 43389 EN 131119 Instrument start i Lock setup adjustment 7 Set up with the display and adjustment module Information In this operating instructions manual the instrument specific param eters are described Further general parameters are described in the operating instructions manual Display and adjustment module Caution During the first setup or after an instrument reset the instrument starts with preset standard v
62. nditions please also note the specifications on the type label The lower value always applies Process pressure Unpressurized Process temperature measured on the 40 60 C 40 140 F detector tube With temperatures of more than 60 C we recommend the use of water cooling Vibration resistance mechanical vibrations up to 1 g in the frequency range 5 200 Hz 5 Time span after a sudden measuring distance change by max 0 5 m in liquid applications max 2 m with bulk solids applications until the output signal has taken for the first time 90 of the final value IEC 61298 2 9 Tested according to the guidelines of German Lloyd GL directive 2 MINITRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 67 11 Supplement VEGA Electromechanical data version IP 66 IP 67 Cable entry M20 x 1 5 Y2 NPT 2 x cable gland M20 x 1 5 cable 6 12 mm 4 x blind plug M20 x 1 5 Included 1 x cable gland M20 x 1 5 5 x closing cap red 12 NPT Included 3 x cable gland v2 NPT cable 6 12 mm 4 x blind plug v NPT Spring loaded terminals for wire cross section Massive wire cord Stranded wire with end sleeve Display and adjustment module Display element Measured value indication Number of digits Size of digits Adjustment elements Protection rating unassembled mounted into the housing without cover Materials Housing Inspection window Integrated cloc
63. nium and stainless steel housing M20x1 5 Yo NPT 242 5 mm 9 55 Fig 21 Aluminium housing or stainless steel housing Precision casting 70 MINITRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 6LLLEL NA 688e7 43389 EN 131119 VEGA MINITRAC 31 Fig 22 MINITRAC 31 L Measuring range MINITRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire in iN g E HY N N 11 Supplement 71 11 Supplement VEGA 11 3 Industrial property rights VEGA product lines are global protected by industrial property rights Further information see www vega com Only in U S A Further information see patent label at the sensor housing VEGA Produktfamilien sind weltweit geschutzt durch gewerbliche Schutzrechte Nahere Informationen unter www vega com Les lignes de produits VEGA sont globalement prot g es par des droits de propri t intellec tuelle Pour plus d informations on pourra se r f rer au site www vega com VEGA lineas de productos est n protegidas por los derechos en el campo de la propiedad indus trial Para mayor informaci n revise la pagina web www vega com Jinnnn npoaykuua cbupmMb BETA 3auj iujarorcs no BceMy MApy npaBaMM Ha MHTeTITIeKTyaJIbHyIO COOCTBeEHHOCTb lanbHenuryio wuHcpopMauuro cvorpure Ha calire WWW Vega com VEGA G Te amp EK 28 AIR P MRE 3t 254s Biss Th lt www vega com gt 11 4 Trademark
64. nsor communica tion bus F123 External instruments cause Determine reason for X ray X ray alarm radiation alarm n case of brief X ray radia tion Monitor switching out puts for this time manually F124 Radiation dose too high Determine reason for Alarm due to increased radiation increased ra diation F125 Ambient temperature on Cool the instrument or pro Ambient tem the housing outside the tect it with isolating material perature too specification against radiation heat high The following table shows the error codes and text messages in the status message Function check and provides information on causes as well as corrective measures Code Cause Rectification Text mes sage C029 Simulation active Finish simulation Simulation Wait for the automatic end after 60 mins The following table shows the error codes and text messages in the status message Out of specification and provides information on Causes as well as corrective measures MINITRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 59 9 Diagnostics and service VEGA Code Cause Rectification Text mes sage S017 Accuracy outside the Correct adjustment data Accuracy specification outside the specification S025 Bad linearization table Carry out linearization Bad lineariza tion table S038 Slave outside the specifica Check Slave Slave outside on the s
65. o 1 4404 or 1 4435 Materials non wetted parts Scintillation material Aluminium die casting housing Stainless steel housing Seal between housing and housing cover Inspection window in housing cover optional Ground terminal Process fittings Fastening lugs Weight Aluminium housing with electronics 11 Supplement Nal sodium iodide Aluminium die casting AlSi10Mg powder coated basis Polyester 316L NBR stainless steel housing investment casting silicone Aluminium housing Polycarbonate 316L 9mm 0 35 in hole centre distance 119 mm 4 69 in 4 1 kg 9 lbs Stainless steel housing with electron 9 1 kg 20 1 Ibs ICS Max torque mounting screws fastening 50 Nm 36 88 Ibf ft lugs on the sensor housing Max torque for NPT cable glands and Conduit tubes Aluminium Stainless steel housing Input variable Measured variable Analogue input Input type Internal load Switching input Type of input Open Collector Type of input Relay contact Output variable Level measurement Output signals Range of the output signal Terminal voltage passive Shortcircuit protection 50 Nm 36 88 Ibf ft The measured variable is the intensity of the gamma ra diation of an isotope If the radiation intensity decreases e g due to increasing product density the measured value of MINITRAC 31 changes in proportion to the density 4
66. ore all safety relevant parameters must be checked or readjusted MINITRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 6LLLEL NA 688e7 43389 EN 131119 Mount Dismount display and adjustment module 7 Set up with the display and adjustment module 7 Setup with the display and adjustment module 7 1 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 small housing cover 2 Place the display and adjustment module in the desired position on the electronics you can choose any one of four different posi tions 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 Fig 15 Insert display and adjustment module Note If you intend to retrofit the instrument with a display and adjustment module for continuous measured value indication a higher cover with an inspection glass is required MINITRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 27 7 Set up with the display and adjustment module Key functions Adjustment system 28 7 2 Adjustment system SVI Fig 16 Display a
67. ore linearization points you enter and the bigger the difference between the first and the last linearization point the more reliable the measurement will be If you have a non linear vessel e g spherical tank you have to carry out this adjustment with as many points as possible A maximum of 32 linearisation points is possible Note If you cannot fill the vessel during the adjustment procedure to at least 60 of the max level it is possible to carry out the full adjustment by switching off the radiation The switched off radiation simulates a 100 filling MINITRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 33 7 Set up with the display and adjustment module VELA Because you have already set the background radiation to O in the menu item Setup Background radiation the measured pulse rate must be around O ct s Show diagram This menu item is only available if a linearization was already carried Out Linearization 1 00 Show table In this menu item you can show the individual value pairs of the linearization Linearization Ho O1 S87 cts 0 30 m Linearization Delete You can also delete individual linearization points Linearization Delete ET a 1 0 Modify Linearization Modify You can also modify individual linearization points Linearization Linearization Linearization Edit Delete Get count Madifu Get count Please wait 30s Setup Damping In this menu item you can adjust th
68. pecifica tion 125 Ambient temperature too Protect instrument with Ambient tem high too low isolating material against perature too extreme temperatures high too low Maintenance The instrument has no status messages to the section Maintenance 9 3 Rectify faults Reaction when malfunc The operator of the system is responsible for taking suitable meas tions occur ures to rectify faults Procedure for fault recti The first measures are fication e Evaluation of fault messages for example via the display and adjustment module e Checking the output signal e Treatment of measurement errors Further comprehensive diagnostics options are available with a PC with PAC Tware and the suitable DTM In many cases the reasons can be determined in this way and faults rectified Check 4 20 mA signal Connect a multimeter in the suitable measuring range according to level measurement the wiring plan The following table describes possible errors in the current signal and helps to remove them Error Cause Rectification 4 20 mA signal Level fluctuations Set damping according to the instru not stable ment via the display and adjustment module or PACTware DTM 60 MINITRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 6LLLEL NA 688e7 43389 EN 131119 Check output signal level detection Reaction after fault recti fication 24 hour service hotline 9 Diagnostics and service Error Cause Recti
69. ression nut of the cable entry 3 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 4 Insert the cable into the sensor through the cable entry MINITRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 6LLLEL NA 688e7 43389 EN 131119 MINITRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 5 Connecting to power supply Fig 6 Connection steps 4 and 5 1 Locking of the terminal blocks 5 Insert a small slotted screwdriver firmly into the rectangular lock openings of the respective connection terminal 6 Insert the wire ends into the round openings of the terminals ac cording to the wiring plan Information Solid cores as well as flexible cores with cable end sleeves are inserted directly into the terminal openings In case of flexible cores without end sleeves press the rectangular lock opening with a small screwdriver the terminal opening is freed When the screwdriver is released the terminal opening closes again 7 Checkthe hold of the wires in the terminals by lightly pulling on them To loosen a line insert a small slotted screwdriver firmly into the rectangular locking opening according to the illustration 8 Connect the screen to the internal ground terminal connect the outer ground terminal to potential equalisation 9 Tighten the compression nut of the cable entry gland The seal ring must completely encircle the cable 10 Screw the housing cover b
70. rj Mas Determine pulse rate 9 Lo ome a Connected QY RO Device anddataset Administrator XE lt NONAME gt Administrator Fig 19 Example of a DTM view All device DTMs are available as a free of charge standard version and as a full version that must be purchased In the standard version all functions for complete setup are already included An assistant for simple project configuration simplifies the adjustment considerably Saving printing the project as well as import export functions are also part of the standard version In the full version there is also an extended print function for complete project documentation as well as a save function for measured value and echo curves In addition there is a tank calculation program as well as a multiviewer for display and analysis of the saved measured value and echo curves The standard version is available as a download under www vega com downloads and Software The full version is avail able on CD from the agency serving you 8 3 Saving the parameter adjustment data We recommend documenting or saving the parameter adjustment data via PACTware That way the data are available for multiple use or service purposes MINITRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 55 9 Diagnostics and service Status messages 56 VEGA 9 Diagnostics and service 9 1 Maintenance If the device is used correctly no maintenance is required in normal
71. rocess value 00 m Enter in the menu window Max process value the max level full for example in m This corresponds to an output current of 20 mA Hax process value Enter in the menu window Min process value the min level empty for example in m This corresponds to an output current of 4 mA Hin process value In this menu item you can carry out the adjustment of the sensor Caution During the first setup or after an instrument reset the linearisation stands at the preset value pair 90000 ct s 0 and O ct s 4 100 These values are not suitable for your application and must be re placed by real values Delete this value pair in the following procedure and carry out the linearisation Due to the measuring principle there is no linear relationship between pulse rate and level Hence this adjustment i e linearisation must in any case be carried out If you have a non linear vessel e g spherical tank you have to carry out this adjustment with as many points as possible Note If you cannot fill the vessel with the original medium it is also possible to carry out the adjustment with water Prerequisites Radiation is switched on Source container is set to ON The vessel is either completely filled 100 96 or completely emptied 0 96 Depending on the fact if the vessel is filled or emptied you can car ried out first the full or the empty adjustment The MINITRAC 31 sorts t
72. rove the switching threshold car ry out a double point adjustment Current sig Electronics mod Note error messages on the display and adjustment module Depending on the reason for the fault and the measures taken the steps described in chapter Setup must be carried out again or must be checked for plausibility and completeness Should these measures not be successful please call in urgent cases the VEGA service hotline under the phone no 49 1805 858550 The hotline is also available outside normal working hours seven days a week around the clock MINITRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 61 9 Diagnostics and service 62 si VEGA Since we offer this service worldwide the support is provided in English The service itself is free of charge the only costs involved are the normal call charges 9 4 Exchanging the electronics module If the electronics module is defective it can be replaced by a VEGA service technician With SIL qualified instrument only a respective electronics module with SIL qualification must be used In Ex applications only instruments and electronics modules with ap propriate Ex approval may be used The new electronics module must be loaded with the default settings of the sensor These are the options e Inthe factory e Onsite by the service technician 9 5 Software update The following components are required to update the sensor soft ware e Sensor Vo
73. run protection The relay outputs of the sensor react accordingly Overfill protection the relay will deenergise safe condition when the max level is reached Dry run protection the relay will deenergise safe condition when the min level is reached Make sure that you have selected the correct characteristics See menu item Setup Current output mode Hode of operation miruerfill protection Overfill prot Dru runnina protection With this menu item you safeguard the sensor parameters against unauthorized or unintentional modifications To avoid possible errors during parameterization in a non safe user environment a verification procedure is used that makes it possible to detect parameterization errors reliably For this safety relevant parameters must be verified before they are stored in the device In normal operating condition the instrument is also locked against parameter changes through unauthorized access MINITRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 47 7 Set up with the display and adjustment module VELA Display Language Display Displayed value 48 For this reason the instrument is shipped in locked conditon The PIN in the delivery status is OOOO Released mo 00 Verify amp Lock After a change all safety relevant parameters must be verified For this purpose a character string comparison must be carried out This is used to check the character respresentation and the communica
74. sition level detection 1 Horizontal mounting 2 Vertical mounting 3 Mounting horizontally at right angles to container Level measurement Residue detection The MINITRAC 31 can be used for residue detection e g in storage tanks for high cost liquids For this purpose the instrument must be mounted at the lowest point of the vessel MINITRAC 31 4 20 mA HAHT four wire 15 4 Mounting Protection against heat 16 Fig 5 Level measurement Residue detection on a storage tank If the max ambient temperature is exceeded you must take suitable measures to protect the instrument against overheating You can protect the instrument by providing a suitable insulation against the heat or mounting the instrument further away from the heat source Make sure these measures are taken into account already in the plan ning stage If you want to carry out such measures later on contact our specialists to ensure that the accuracy of the application is not impaired If these measures are not sufficient to maintain the max ambient temperature you could consider using the water cooling system we offer for MINITRAC 31 The water cooling must also be included in the calculations for the measuring point Contact our specialists regarding the dimensioning of the water cooling MINITRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 6LLLEL NA 688e7 43389 EN 131119 VEGA Safety instructions Voltage supply via mains voltage Sele
75. t connected If no instrument is connected to the current output you have to deacti vate the current output Current output Current output Disable Enabled T Enable In this menu item you can define the characteristics of the sensor and its behaviour in case of a fault In this menu item you can define the behaviour of the current output You can determine the current with min and max level separately In this menu item you can activate the relay output and determine its function as well as the switching points When the output of the process values is set you can choose be tween overfill and dry run protection The relay outputs of the sensor react accordingly MINITRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 35 7 Set up with the display and adjustment module VELA AN Lock setup adjustment You can choose no reference value In this case the relay output operates as fail safe relay e None Relay operates as fail safe relay e Electronics temperature e Process value No reference value means that the relay output operates as fail safe relay Basic alue Electronics temp Process value Push the 2 button to reach the relay settings Example for the adjustment of the process value First of all select the requested mode overfill or dry run protection Mode of operation Overfill prot had Switch points ipu g cm3 0 000 no 000 Louer paint 0 000 g cm gcn gcn 0 000 79
76. t output Adjustment and connec tion compartment In struments with intrinsi cally safe current output 5 Connecting to power supply Fig 13 Electronics and connection compartment Ex d with instruments with intrinsically safe current output Voltage supply Relay output Interface for sensor sensor communication MGC Setting the bus address for sensor sensor communication MGC AC Nc Fig 14 Adjustment and connection compartment Ex ia with instruments with intrinsically safe current output 1 Terminals for intrinsically safe signal output 4 20 mA HAHT active not on versions with Ex d approval Contact pins for the display and adjustment module or interface adapter Terminals for the external display and adjustment unit Ground terminal AUN MGC Multi Gauge Communication MINITRAC 31 4 20 mA HAHT four wire 23 6 Functional safety SIL VEGA 6 Functional safety SIL 6 1 Objective In case of dangerous outages processing facilities and machines can cause risks for persons environment and property The risk of such outages must be judged by the plant operator Dependent thereon are measures for risk reduction through error prevention error detection and fault control The part of plant security depending on the correct functioning of safety related components for risk reduction is called functional safety Components used in such safety instrumented systems SIS must therefore
77. t the rate be determined by MINITRAC 31 Automatic determination of the pulse rate should be given preference MINITRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 6LLLEL NA 688E7 43389 EN 131119 Setup Delta I single point adjustment Adjustment covered two point adjustment 7 Set up with the display and adjustment module The pulse rate is entered in ct s This is the number of counts per second i e the measured gamma radiation reaching the sensor Prerequisites e Radiation is switched on Source container is set to ON e There is no medium between source container and sensor Ad juztment unmncouvered RHdjustment unmncovered 90000 ct s G Get count Act count rate 44 cts You can enter the value for Adjustment uncovered ct s manually Rid juztent unmncouvered You can have the value for Adjustment uncovered determined by MINITRAC 31 Get count 610 ct s Escape This menu item appears only if you have selected Single point adjustment as adjustment mode Setup Adjustment mode In this menu item you can adjust at which percentage value of the max pulse rate the sensor should switch over Since in most cases the radiation is almost completely absorbed when the sensor is covered the pulse rate when the sensor is cov ered is very low The change between the two statuses is sufficiently clear Hence a percentage value of 90 for the Delta value is recom mended You select lo
78. tart Count rate simulation Pulse rate of the sensor Simulation running Count rate 124 ct s Current output MINITRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 49 7 Set up with the display and adjustment module VELA Simulation running Current 8 00 mA Simulation running Simulation running Relay Relay Closed e information i The simulation is automatically terminated 10 minutes after the last pressing of a key Diagnosis Calculated The sensor calculates a suitable integration time automatically damping Calculated integration time 25 Additional adjustments Additional settings PIN In this menu item the PIN is permanently activated deactivated Thus you protect the sensor data against unauthorized access and unin tended changes The default setting of the PIN is 0000 This parameter is described in the operating instructions manual Display and adjustment module Additional adjustments In this menu item you can set the actual date and time Date Time This parameter is described in the operating instructions manual Display and adjustment module Additional adjustments When a reset is carried out all settings with only a few exceptions Reset are reset The exceptions are PIN language SIL and HART mode Basic settings Reset ta factory Factory settings Peak val neasurenent settings Peak values temperature The following reset functions are available Basic
79. uments with non intrinsically safe current output Adjustment and con nection compartment Non Ex instruments and instruments with non intrinsically safe current output 22 VEGA 5 3 Connection Level measurement Non Ex instruments and instruments with non intrinsically safe current output Fig 11 Electronics and connection compartment with non Ex instruments and instruments with non intrinsically safe current output Voltage supply Relay output Signal output 4 20 mA HART active Signal output 4 20 mA HART passive Interface for sensor sensor communication MGC Setting the bus address for sensor sensor communication MGC DaKR wWNH Fig 12 Adjustment and connection compartment with non Ex instruments and instruments with non intrinsically safe current output 1 Terminals for the external display and adjustment unit 2 Contact pins for the display and adjustment module or interface adapter Instruments with intrinsically safe current output You can find detailed information on the explosion protected versions Ex ia Ex d in the Ex specific safety instructions These safety instructions are part of the scope of delivery and come with the Ex approved instruments 9 MGC Multi Gauge Communication MINITRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 6L ELEL N3 68 8 T 43389 EN 131119 VEGA Electronics and connec tion compartment In struments with intrinsi cally safe curren
80. vided with the correct parameters to ensure optimum adjustment of the measurement The procedure is described in the following Stick with the normal sequence of the menu items as closely as pos sible Setup In this menu item you can assign an unambiguous name to the sen sor or the measurement loop This parameter is described in the operating instructions manual Display and adjustment module In this menu item you can adjust the MINITRAC 31 to the integrated isotope in the source container For this purpose check which isotope is integrated in the source container You can find this information on the type label of the source container Isotope Cs 137 M MINITRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 6LLLEL NA 688E7 43389 EN 131119 Setup Application Setup Background radiation Setup Units Setup Adjustment 7 Set up with the display and adjustment module Through this selection the sensitivity of the sensor is adapted perfectly to the isotope The normal reduction of the emitter activity is hence considered through the radioactive decay The MINITRAC 31 requires this information of the automatic decay compensation This ensures an interference free measurement over the complete life time of the gamma emitter an annual recalibration is not necessary Enter the requested parameters via the appropriate keys save your settings with OK and jump to the next menu item with the ESC and the gt
81. w the instructions of this Source Sizing document in addition to the following mounting instructions The following mounting information is applicable as long as there is nothing else specified in the Source Sizing document You can find information on protective barriers and the mounting of the corresponding source container in the operating instructions manual of the source container e g VEGASOURCE You can mount the MINITRAC 31 in any position If you have ordered your instrument with a lead cover as a protection against ambient radiation optionally the the sensor is shielded laterally against X ray radiation In this case the radiation can only penetrate frontally Fasten the sensors in such a way that they cannot fall out of the holder Direct the exit angle of the source container to the MINITRAC 31 Mount the source container as close as possible to the vessel If there are gaps secure the area with a safety fence and protective grating so that no one can reach into the dangerous area Point level detection For level detection the sensor is generally mounted horizontally at the height of the requested limit level Make sure that there are no struts or reinforcements at this position in the vessel Direct the exit beam of the source container exactly towards the measuring range of MINITRAC 31 MINITRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 6LLLEL NA 688e7 43389 EN 131119 VEGA 4 Mounting Fig 4 Mounting po
82. wer values for sensitive detection of material cones or buildup which cause only partial absorption of the radiation 190 00 A 1 00 100 00 Loft This menu item appears only if you have selected under adjustment mode setup adjustment mode the Two point adjustment In this menu item you can set the min pulse rate ct s at which the sensor should switch over Fill the vessel until the MINITRAC 31 is covered You thus get the min pulse rate ct s for the covered adjustment Enter the requested pulse rate manually or let the rate be determined by MINITRAC 31 Automatic determination of the pulse rate should be given preference MINITRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 45 7 Set up with the display and adjustment module VELA Ad juztment couvered AdjustMent covered ctes Adjustment uncovered two point adjustment Setup Current output 46 Get count Act count rate 101 cts You can enter the adjustment point ct s manually Ad juztment couvered You can let the adjustment point be determined by MINITRAC 31 Get count 610 ct s Escape This menu item appears only if you have selected under adjustment mode setup adjustment mode the Two point adjustment In this menu item you can set the max pulse rate ct s at which the sensor should switch over Empty the vessel until the MINITRAC 31 is uncovered You thus get the max pulse rate ct s for the uncovered adjustment
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