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Operating Instructions POINTRAC 31

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1. nnne nennen nennen 10 4 Mounting 41 GOENSrAlINSUUCHONS ENDE S OD o omm 12 d2 retulaedaziqes i e LL 13 5 Connecting to power supply Sl PLSD aniInG THE CONN SCHON MEER ETT 16 D2 dace ca TRE 19 6 Functional safety SIL oRMEES I 7 21 o MEME eU ci reis a METEO 21 0o POMC AUC RESI NOTTE oT TE 21 6 4 Safety concept of the parameterization enne 22 7 Setup with the display and adjustment module 7 1 Insert display and adjustment module 24 VECES SU MINES I CAE UTRUM 25 TOES 0 001 8 0 urget RT r m 25 7 4 Saving the parameter adjustment eene 36 8 Setup with PACTware SEES 14 00 14 0 cr 37 8 2 Parameter adjustment with nnns 38 8 3 Saving the parameter adjustment eene 39 9 Diagnostics and service OMEN 08 89 40 g2 IANS ISS NETT A 40 99 Ire EIER 43 9 4 Exchanging the electronics module sonet chaux iba ge rada prar prp oaa Red du gana ar nenene ne 44 95 SOIN AIe eee ee eee Oe trie D aM dep eee S LE udis E ob RUM HELLE 45 2 POINTRAC 31 8 16 mA HART four wire 6LLLEL NA 88eer 4
2. 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 POINTRAC 31 58 16 mA HART four wire 6LLLEL NA 88eer 43388 EN 131119 Setup Adjustment uncovered single point adjustment Setup Delta I single point adjustment 7 Set up with the display and adjustment module Adjustment type Adjustment type wai point 1 point 2 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 POINTRAC 31 should switch in uncovered status Empty the vessel until the sensor is uncovered For this enter the requested pulse rate manually or let the rate be determined by POINTRAC 31 Automatic determination of the pulse rate should be given preference The pulse rate is entered in ct s This is the number of counts per second i e the measure
3. 43388 EN 131119 Setup Current output Setup Current output mode Setup Relay 7 Set up with the display and adjustment module You can let the adjustment point be determined by POINTRAC 31 Get count 610 ct s Escape In this menu item you can activate or deactivate the current output The POINTRAC 31 checks if with activated current output there is really an instrument connected If no instrument is connected to the current output you have to deacti vate the current output Current output Current output Disable Enabled BEES 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 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 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 POINTRAC 31 8 16 mA HART four
4. 9 55 g 76 2 mm 9 Fig 20 POINTRAC 31 Measuring range Order length 152 mm or 304 mm 6 in 12 in POINTRAC 31 8 16 mA HART four wire 11 Supplement 53 11 Supplement POINTRAC 31 Mounting example 101 6 mm 4 00 8 66 195 mm 7 68 152 5 mm 6 00 127 mm Fig 21 POINTRAC 31 with supplied mounting accessories 54 POINTRAC 31 58 16 mA HART four wire 6LELLEL N3 88 T 43388 EN 131119 VELA 11 Supplement 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 npoaykuua BETA 3aujuujarorcs no BceMy MUpy npaBaMM Ha MHTeTITIeKTyaJIbHyIO COOCTBeEHHOCTb lanbHenuiryio wuHdcpopMauuro cvorpure Ha calire WWW Vega com VEG
5. Sensor Information The interface adapter VEGACONNECT 3 is not suitable for connec tion to the sensor 0000000 0000000 ES E 000 T Fig 15 Connecting the PC via HAHT to the signal cable POINTRAC 31 HART resistance 250 Q optional depending on processing Connection cable with 2 mm pins and terminals Processing system PLC Voltage supply Voltage supply Co lo _ Necessary components 37 8 Setup with PACTware Prerequisites 38 IS pao POINTRAC 31 PC with PAC Tware and suitable VEGA DTM VEGACONNECT 4 HART resistance approx 250 O Voltage supply Note With power supply units with integrated HART resistance internal resistance approx 250 C 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 parameter 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 ens
6. 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 POINTRAC 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 POINTRAC 31 Automatic determination of the pulse rate should be given preference Adjiustment covered AdjustMent covered ctes Get count Act count rate 101 cts You can enter the adjustment point ct s manually Ad juztment ceovered You can let the adjustment point be determined by POINTRAC 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 POINTRAC 31 is uncovered You thus get the max pulse rate ct s for the uncovered adjustment Enter the requested pulse rate manually or let the rate be determined by POINTRAC 31 Automatic determination of the pulse rate should be given preference Ad juztment unmncouvered AdjustMent uncovered 90000 cts Get count Hcet count rate You can enter the adjustment point ct s manually Rid juztment unmncouvered POINTRAC 31 8 16 mA HART four wire 6LLLEL NA 88eer
7. 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 12 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 POINTRAC 31 8 16 mA HART four wire 6LLLEL NA 88eer 43388 EN 131119 Key functions Adjustment system 7 Set up with the display and adjustment module 7 2 Adjustment system SUI Fig 13 Display and adjustment elements 1 LC display 2 Adjustment keys e OK key Move to the menu overview Confirm selected menu Edit parameter Save value e key Presentation change measured value Select list entry Select editing position e key Change value of the parameter e ESC key Interrupt input Jump to next higher menu The device
8. back for needed information If a repair is necessary please proceed as follows e Print and fill out one form per instrument e 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 get the address for the return shipment You can find the agency on our home page www vega com POINTRAC 31 8 16 mA HART four wire 45 10 Dismounting 46 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 ciali
9. 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 POINTRAC 31 8 16 mA HART four wire 6LLLEL N3 88 T 43388 EN 131119 Connection technology Connection procedure 5 Connecting to power supply If potential equalisation currents are expected the connection on the processing side must be made via a ceramic capacitor e g 1 nF 1500 V The low frequency potential equalisation currents are thus suppressed but the protective 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 direc
10. 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 POINTRAC 31 8 16 mA HART four wire 39 9 Diagnostics and service Status messages 40 VEGA 9 Diagnostics and service 9 1 Maintenance If the device is used correctly no maintenance is required in normal 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 t
11. 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 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 POINTRAC 31 8 16 mA HART four wire 33 7 Set up with the display and adjustment module VELA 1 Diagnosis Calculated damping Additional settings PIN Additional adjustments Date Time Additional adjustments Reset 34 Simulation Start simulation Pulse rate of the sensor Simulation running Count rate 124 ct s Current output Simulation runnina
12. 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 The instrument is adapted to the application conditions via the pa rameter adjustment The parameter adjustment is carried out with an adjustment menu POINTRAC 31 8 16 mA HART four wire 25 7 Set up with the display and adjustment module VELA Lock setup adjustment Main menu 26 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 Released Werify Lock After a change all safety relevant parameters must be verified For this purpose a character string comparison must be carried out Thi
13. 0 pA Max 3 AAC 1 ADC Breaking capacity Min 50 mW Max 750 VA AC 40 W 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 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 5 96 The values depend to a great extent on the application Binding specifications are thus not possible Deviation with bulk solids 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 Ambient conditions Ambient storage and transport tempera 40 60 C 40 140 F ture Process conditions For the process conditions please also note the specifications on the type label The lower value always applies Process p
14. 3388 EN 131119 VELA Contents 9 6 How to proceed in case Of 224225 4 teet Soo turri nette E Ee nera rane mnis 45 10 Dismounting 10 1 Dismou unming Stes D 46 We DEPOS AK EN 46 11 Supplement 11 1 Technical data LESE I A E E 51 Safety instructions for Ex areas Please note the Ex specific safety information for installation and op eration in Ex areas These safety instructions are part of the operating instructions manual and come with the Ex approved instruments Editing status 2013 11 11 POINTRAC 31 8 16 mA HART four wire 3 1 About this document gt me VEGA 1 About this document 1 1 Function This operating instructions manual provides all the information you need for mounting connection and setup as well as important 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 13 Symbolism used Information tip note This symbol indicates helpful additional information Caution If this warning is ignored faults or
15. A G Te amp EK 28 AIR P MRE 3t 254s Biss Th lt www vega com gt 11 4 Trademark All the brands as well as trade and company names used are property of their lawful proprietor Originator POINTRAC 31 8 16 mA HART four wire 55 INDEX INDEX A Accessories External indicating unit 10 Adjustment System 25 Adjustment data 33 Adjustment mode 28 Adjustment point 29 Application 28 B Background radiation 28 Block adjustment 26 32 C Cable entry 16 Check signal 44 Connection cable 16 Connection procedure 17 Connection technology 17 Control areas 11 Current output 31 Current output mode 31 D Damping 34 Date 34 Date of manufacture 36 Default values 35 Delta 29 Device name 36 Device settings Copy 36 Displayed value 33 E Emitter 27 F Fault rectification 43 Functional principle 8 G Grounding 16 H Handling permit 11 HART 35 Heat 15 56 l Installation position 13 Instrument features 36 Instrument version 36 Isotope Co 60 27 137 27 L Language 32 M Main menu 26 Mode 35 N NAMUR NE 107 Failure 41 Function check 43 Maintenance 43 Out of specification 43 P Peak value indicator 33 PIN 34 Potential equalisation 17 Protection class 16 R Radiation protection 11 Radiation safety officer 11 Relay 31 Repair 45 Replacement parts Electronics module 10 Reset 34 S Sensor orientation 14 Sensor status 33 Service Ho
16. Current 8 DD mA Switching function of the relay Simulation running Simulation running Relay Relay Closed Information The simulation is automatically terminated 10 minutes after the last pressing of a key The sensor calculates a suitable integration time automatically Calculated integration time 25 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 Reset ta factory Factory settings Peak val neasurenent settings Peak values temperature The following reset functions are available POINTRAC 31 8 16 mA HART four wire 6LLLEL NA 88eer7 43388 EN 131119 Additional adjustments HART mode 7 Set up with the display and adjustment module 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 paramete
17. Nm 36 88 Ibf ft The measured variable is the intensity of the gamma radiation When the intensity of the radiation is below the stipulated value due to a damping by the medium the POINTRAC 31 switches POINTRAC 31 8 16 mA HART four wire 47 11 Supplement VELA Fig 18 Data of the input variable Measuring range range in which the switching point must lie Measuring range 152 mm 6 in or 304 mm 12 in Analogue input Input type 4 20 mA passive Internal load 250 Switching input Type of input Open Collector 10 mA Type of input Relay contact 100 mA Output variable Output signals 8 16 mA HART active 8 16 mA HART Multidrop Terminal voltage passive 9 30VDC Shortcircuit protection Available Potential separation Available Failure signal current output adjustable 22 mA 3 6 mA Max output current 22 mA Starting current 3 6 mA Load 8 16 mA HART active lt 500 0 8 16 mA HART intrinsically safe lt 300 Q Damping 63 of the input variable Is calculated automatically by the instrument HART output values PV Primary Value Switching status SV Secondary Value Electronics temperature 48 POINTRAC 31 8 16 mA HART four wire 6LLLEL NA 88eer 43388 EN 131119 VEGA Relay output Output Switching voltage Min Max Switching current 11 Supplement Relay output SPDT floating spdt 10 mV 253 V AC 253 V DC Min 1
18. Operating Instructions Radiation based sensor for level detection POINTRAC 31 8 16 mA HART four wire With SIL qualification Document ID 43388 Contents VELA Contents 1 Aboutthis document ocior 4 Te MCSE OU D c M 4 CEP uet iro 4 2 For your safety 2 1 Authorised personnel ares ats ys setssiess atnercad sen ecnaadeaetsuceas vanos rau batum Dddi neci oed M DI MPO E aU 5 22 e oce e cM TO OTT 5 2 3 Warning about incorrect USB iecisc ocior aedi ose e Rue EE bees pasut Eaton ca aeo bez ape Den tec bsome pee Page tac dE 5 2 4 General safety instructions sicud o cvm edu ud lic ev eid td su tH ve eu E vsu a per AN REN MEE DUR 5 ee rro aM TI m Mm 5 20 NAMUR IeCOmmerdallofisstus mcaesoxuv dus xo FEaEskEs raus hd kOUSd an Pap Sexe pua E 6 2 Environmental WAS MUCNONS sissdibasspeecctunut scitiptedut tune scs astute ARMEN 6 3 Product description UOMO A OU RR 7 3 2 Principle of OD icit a Emm 8 3 3 System limitations Rm 8 3 4 Packaging transport and SIOFBUB ossdeseuec epiac eon Eno dee dum iod apu tapes eet ud auae Emae n Era ne b ien edat cU 9 3 5 Accessories and replacement parts cccccccsssececeeseececsessecenseeeesseaeeeenaeeeessaseesensaees 10 3 6 Corresponding source container
19. RAC 31 8 16 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 Signal 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
20. ce POINTRAC 31 8 16 mA HART four wire 19 4 Mounting VEGA and protective grating so that no one can reach into the dangerous area Sensor orientation Level detection max detection The POINTRAC 31 is suitable for level detection in liquids or bulk solids It is mounted at the height of the requested switching point Fig 4 POINTRAC 31 as max level detection uncovered Level detection min detection Fig 5 POINTRAC 31 as min level detection covered 414 00 0 0 POINTRAC 31 8 16 mA HART four wire 6LELEL N3 888 T 43388 EN 131119 VEGA Bulk solids with low density Protection against heat 4 Mounting Fig 6 POINTRAC 31 as level detection top view POINTRAC 31 lends itself well for level detection of bulk solids with low density Mount the instrument horizontally at the height of the requested switching point Mount the source container VEGASOURCE displaced by 90 in order to get the widest possible radiation angle When the sensor is covered by the medium the radiation damping is considerably stronger hence the switching point is all the more reliable 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 alr
21. d 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 AdjustMent uncovered 90000 ct s Get count Hcet count rate 44 cts You can enter the value for Adjustment uncovered ct s manually Ad juztment unmncouvered You can have the value for Adjustment uncovered determined by POINTRAC 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 lower values for sensitive detection of material cones or buildup which cause only partial absorption of the radiation POINTRAC 31 8 16 mA HART four wire 29 7 Set up with the display and adjustment module VELA Adjustment covered two point adjustment Adjustment uncovered two point adjustment 30 190 00 ra 1 00 100 00 L I i El This menu item appears only if you have selected under adjustment
22. d removed at any time You can find further information in the operating instructions Display and adjustment module PLICSCOM Document ID 27835 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 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 81 You can find further information in the operating instructions VE GADIS 81 Document ID 43814 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 The electronics module PT3OE XX is a replacement part for radiation based sensors POINTRAC 31 The electronics module can only be exchanged by VEGA service technician 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 syst
23. eady 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 POINTRAC 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 POINTRAC 31 8 16 mA HART four wire 15 5 Connecting to power supply Safety instructions Voltage supply via mains voltage Select connection cable Cable entry Cable gland NPT Cable screening and grounding 16 VEGA 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 chapt
24. ect the mode The sensor offers the HART modes standard and multidrop POINTRAC 31 8 16 mA HART four wire 35 7 Set up with the display and adjustment module VELA Additional adjustments Copy instrument settings Info 36 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 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 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 Saving the parameter adjustment data We recommended noting the adjusted data e g in this operating instructions manual and archiving them afterwa
25. em 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 POINTRAC 31 8 16 mA HART four wire 6LLLEL NA 88eer 43388 EN 131119 VEGA Handling permit General instructions for radiation protection Radiation safety officer Control area 3 Product description A handling permit is required for operation of a system 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 2 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 Dis
26. ent Incomplete process Instrument reset 6 Functional safety SIL 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 Therefore all safety relevant parameters must be checked or readjusted POINTRAC 31 8 16 mA HART four wire 23 7 Set up with the display and adjustment module VEGA Mount Dismount display and adjustment module 24 peso 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
27. er Technical data For power supply an approved installation cable with PE conductor is required The 8 16 mA current output is connected with standard two wire ca ble without screen If electromagnetic interference is expected which is above the test values of EN 61326 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 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
28. here 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 17 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 POINTRAC 31 8 16 mA HART four wire 6LELLEL N3 88 T 43388 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 b
29. horized 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 S L 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 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 unlocked or locked padlock Warning 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 POINTRAC 31 58 16 mA HART four wire 6LELEL N3 88 T 43388 EN 131119 VEGA Change parameter Verify parameters Lock adjustm
30. i ther a process fitting nor a vessel opening is required The instrument is thus ideal for retrofitting Functional principle 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 PVT detector on the opposite side of the tank receives the radiation When the intensity of the radiation drops below a defined value e g due to damping then the POINTRAC 31 switches The measuring principle has proven itself well under extreme conditions because it measures contactlessly from outside through the vessel 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 Activity of the source 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 8 POINTRAC 31 58 16 mA HART four wire 6LLLEL NA 88eer 43388 EN 131119 Non linearity of the pro cess value External radiation Span Packaging Transport Transport inspection Sto
31. ic 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 key POINTRAC 31 8 16 mA HART four wire 27 7 Set up with the display and adjustment module VELA Setup Application Setup Background radiation Setup Unit Setup Adjustment mode 28 Setup Enter here the respective application This menu item enables adaptation of the sensor to the requested application Only the application Point level can be selected with your instrument Replication Point level 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 POINTRAC 31 measures the natural back ground 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 BEackaround radiation Background radiation Oct s Edit Get count In this menu item you can select the temperature unit Temperature unit Temperature unit BR T
32. idelines of German Lloyd GL directive 2 50 POINTRAC 31 58 16 mA HART four wire 6LELEL N3 88 T 43388 EN 131119 VELA 11 Supplement Voltage supply Operating voltage 20 72V DC or 20 253 V AC 50 60 Hz Interpolation protection Available Max power consumption 6 VA AC 4W DC 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 A suitable cable is the prerequisite for maintaining the protection rating POINTRAC 31 8 16 mA HART four wire 51 11 Supplement VELA Aluminium and stainless steel housing M20x1 5 Yo NPT 242 5 mm 9 55 Fig 19 Aluminium housing or stainless steel housing Precision casting 52 POINTRAC 31 8 16 mA HART four wire 6LLLEL NA 88eer 43388 EN 131119 VEGA POINTRAC 31 242 5 mm
33. ind Anzahl und Werte Sprache des Menus der ge nderten Deutzch Parameter korrekt Farameter 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 Freigebern Otherwise the instrument remains in the released and hence unsafe condition Display With this parameter you can change the display language POINTRAC 31 8 16 mA HART four wire 6LLLEL NA 88eer 43388 EN 131119 VEGA Display Displayed value Diagnostics Device status Diagnosis Peak value Diagnosis Adjustment data Diagnosis Simulation 7 Set up with the display and adjustment module 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 had Electronics temp 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
34. instru ment switching outputs for this time F124 Radiation dose too high Determine reason for Alarm due to increased radiation increased ra diation F125 Ambient temperature on Cool heat the instrument Ambient tem the housing outside the or protect it with isolation perature too high specification material against cold or radiation heat POINTRAC 31 58 16 mA HART four wire 6LLLEL NA 88eer 43388 EN 131119 VEGA Function check Out of specification Maintenance Reaction when malfunc tions occur Procedure for fault recti fication 9 Diagnostics and service 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 Code Text mes sage Cause Rectification S017 Accuracy outside the specification Accuracy outside the specification Correct adjustment data S025 Bad lineariza tion table Bad linearization table Carry out linearization S038 Slave outside the specifica Slave out
35. l opening is freed When the screwdriver is released the terminal opening closes again 7 Check the 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 back on The electrical connection is hence finished POINTRAC 31 8 16 mA HART four wire 6LLLEL NA 88eer 43388 EN 131119 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 5 Connecting to power supply 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 Non Ex instruments and instruments with non intrinsically safe current output Fig 8 Electronics and connection compartment with non Ex instruments and instrumen
36. 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 expected e g through cleaning processes e Installations on cooled or heated vessels Suitability for the process Make sure that all parts of the instrument exposed to the process are conditions 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 Protective caps 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 12 POINTRAC 31 58 16 mA HART four wire 6LLLEL NA 88eer 43388 EN 131119 VEGA Installation positi
37. 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 POINTRAC 31 58 16 mA HART four wire 6LELLEL N3 88 T 43388 EN 131119 2 For your safety 2 For your safety 2 1 Authorised personnel All operations described in this operating instructions manual must be carried out only by trained specialist personnel authorised by the plant operator During work on and with the device the required personal protective equipment must always be worn 2 2 Appropriate use The POINTRAC 31 is a sensor for point level detection 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 Inappropria
38. nment friendly recyclable cardboard For special versions PE foam or PE foil is also used Dispose of the packaging material via specialised recycling companies Transport must be carried out in due consideration of the notes on the transport packaging Nonobservance of these instructions can cause damage to the device The delivery must be checked for completeness and possible transit damage immediately at receipt Ascertained transit damage or con cealed defects must be appropriately dealt with Up to the time of installation the packages must be left closed and stored according to the orientation and storage markings on the outside Unless otherwise indicated the packages must be stored only under the following conditions Not in the open Dry and dust free Not exposed to corrosive media Protected against solar radiation POINTRAC 31 8 16 mA HART four wire 9 3 Product description Storage and transport temperature PLICSCOM VEGACONNECT VEGADIS 81 External indicating unit Electronics module 10 VEGA e Avoiding mechanical shock and vibration e Storage and transport temperature see chapter Supplement Technical data Ambient conditions e Relative humidity 20 85 96 3 5 Accessories and replacement parts 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 an
39. nnection 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 2 Contact pins for the display and adjustment module or interface adapter 3 Terminals for the external display and adjustment unit 4 Ground terminal 2 MGC Multi Gauge Communication 20 POINTRAC 31 8 16 mA HART four wire 6LLLEL NA 88eer 43388 EN 131119 6 Functional safety SIL 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 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 f
40. nstru Carry out a reset EPROM data ment communication Exchanging the electronics error POINTRAC 31 8 16 mA HART four wire 41 9 Diagnostics and service 42 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 Exchanging the electronics RAM hard ware error F038 Connection cable to the Define instrument as Slave Slave signals failure Slave instrument interrupted Instrument not defined as Slave instrument Check the connection cable to the Slave instrument F040 Sensor defective Exchanging the electronics Hardware error F041 Error in the measured value Exchanging the electronics Photomultipli recording 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 uration Invalid parameter adjust ment Carry out a reset F114 Error real time clock Discharge accumulator Readjust real time clock F122 Instrument addresse was Change instrument Double ad assigned several times addresses dress on the multisensor communica tion bus F123 External instruments cause Determine reason for X ray X ray alarm radioactive radiation alarm n case of a brief X ray alarm shut down the
41. odules 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 POINTRAC 31 8 16 mA HART four wire 6LLLEL NA 88eer 43388 EN 131119 9 Diagnostics and service 9 5 Software update The following components are required to update the sensor soft ware e Sensor Voltage 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
42. on 4 Mounting 42 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 follow 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 Fig 3 Mounting position level detection 1 Vertical mounting 2 Mounting horizontally at right angles to container 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 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 POINTRAC 31 Fasten the sensor in such a way that it cannot fall out of the holder If necessary provide the sensor with a support from below Mount the source container and POINTRAC 31 as close as possible to the vessel If there are gaps secure the area with a safety fen
43. permitted e Relay output POINTRAC 31 8 16 mA HART four wire 21 6 Functional safety SIL Tool for operation and parameterization 1 Reliable parameterization Safety relevant param eters Release adjustment Unsafe device status 22 VEGA e 4 20 mA current output 6 4 Safety concept of the parameterization The following tools are permitted for parameterization of the safety 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 Note For operation of the POINTRAC 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 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 This concept ap plies to the adjustment on the instrument but also to adjustment with PACTware with DTM For protection against unwanted or unauthorzed adjustment the set parameters must be barred from unaut
44. r 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 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 point adjustment Delta 90 96 Background ra 0 ct s diation Temperature unit 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 nie HART mode Standard With this function you can sel
45. rage 3 Product description 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 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 enviro
46. rds 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 POINTRAC 31 58 16 mA HART four wire 6LLLEL NA 88eer 43388 EN 131119 VEGA Via the interface adapter directly on the sensor Connection via HART POINTRAC 31 8 16 mA HART four wire 8 Setup with PACTware 8 Setup with PACTware 8 1 Connect the PC Fig 14 Connection of the PC directly to the sensor via the interface adapter 1 USB cable to the PC 2 Interface adapter VEGACONNECT 4
47. ressure Unpressurized POINTRAC 31 8 16 mA HART four wire 49 11 Supplement Process temperature measured on the detector tube Vibration resistance VEGA 40 60 C 40 140 F With temperatures of more than 60 C we recommend the use of water cooling mechanical vibrations up to 1 g in the frequency range D sss 200 Hz Electromechanical data version IP 66 IP 67 Cable entry M20 x 1 5 ve 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 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 clock Date format Time format Time zone Ex factory Rate deviation max Measurement electronics temerature Resolution Accuracy 0 2 2 5 mm AWG 24 14 0 2 1 5 mm AWG 24 16 Display with backlight 5 WxH 7x13 mm 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 3 Tested according to the gu
48. rom 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 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 the 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
49. s 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 Zeichenfolaenveraleich Ger t 1 2374 56 789 0 IInrgabe 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 1 1 Sind Anzahl und Werte Sprache des Menus der ge nderten Deutsch Farameter 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 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 POINTRAC 31 8 16 mA HART four wire 6LLLEL NA 88eer 43388 EN 131119 Procedure Setup Measurement loop name Setup Isotope 7 Set up with the display and adjustment module Display Settings for example language measured value display Diagnosis Information for example of device status peak value simulation Additional adj
50. sed recycling company and do not use the municipal collecting points These may be used only for privately used products according to the WEEE directive POINTRAC 31 58 16 mA HART four wire 6LELLEL N3 88 T 43388 EN 131119 VEGA 11 Supplement 11 1 Technical data General data 316L corresponds to 1 4404 or 1 4435 Materials non wetted parts Detector tube Scintillation material Aluminium die casting housing Stainless steel housing Seal between housing and housing cover Inspection window in housing cover optional Ground terminal Mounting accessory Process fittings Fastening lugs Weight Aluminium housing with electronics Stainless steel housing with electron ics Measuring length 152 mm 6 in Measuring length 304 mm 12 in 11 Supplement 316L PVT Polyvinyltoluene Aluminium die casting AlSi10Mg powder coated basis Polyester 316L NBR stainless steel housing investment casting silicone Aluminium housing Polycarbonate 316L 316L 9 mm 0 35 in hole centre distance 119 mm 4 69 in 3 4 kg 7 5 Ibs measuring length 8 36 kg 18 43 Ibs measuring length 0 98 kg 2 16 Ibs 1 95 kg 4 3 Ibs 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 50
51. side the specifica tion Check Slave tion S125 Ambient temperature too Protect instrument with Ambient tem high too low isolating material against perature too extreme temperatures high too low The instrument has no status messages to the section Maintenance 9 3 Rectify faults The operator of the system is responsible for taking suitable meas ures to rectify faults The first measures are 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 PACTware and the suitable DTM In many cases the reasons can be determined in this way and faults rectified POINTRAC 31 8 16 mA HART four wire 43 9 Diagnostics and service Check output signal Reaction after fault recti fication 24 hour service hotline 44 VEGA 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
52. t 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 compression 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 nsertthe cable into the sensor through the cable entry POINTRAC 31 8 16 mA HART four wire 17 5 Connecting to power supply 18 be e Fig 7 Connection steps 4 and 5 1 Locking of the terminal blocks 5 Inserta 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 termina
53. tance 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 implemented 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 POINTRAC 31 8 16 mA HART four wire 11 4 Mounting VELA 4 Mounting 4 1 General instructions Switch off source 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 N 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 Protection against mois Protect your instrument against moisture penetration through the fol ture
54. te 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 the valid safety regulations and accident prevention rules must be observed by the user For safety and warranty reasons any invasive work on the device beyond that described in the operating instructions manual may be carried out only by personnel authorised by the manufacturer 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 POINT
55. 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 Improve 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 49 1805 858550 The hotline is also available outside normal working hours seven days a week around the clock 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 m
56. the environmental instructions in this manual e Chapter Packaging transport and storage e Chapter Disposal POINTRAC 31 58 16 mA HART four wire 6LELLEL N3 88 T 43388 EN 131119 VEGA Type plate Serial number Scope of this operating instructions manual POINTRAC 31 8 16 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 PT31XX1SDMXX006 Electronics 4 20mA HART four wire 20 72VDC 20 253VAC 50 60 Hz A 4 20MA HART Protection IP66 67 Ambient temperature 40 460 C Length 6 inch HW Ver 106 SW Ver 160 Order 0000000 000 23530 VEISA 77761 Schi Itach Garmany WWW Vega com Fig 1 Layout of the type label example 1 Instrument type 2 Product code 3 Electronics 4 Protection rating 5 Process and ambient temperature process pressure 6 Instrument length 7 Hardware and software version 8 Order number 9 Serial number of the instrument 10 ID numbers instrument documentation 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 press
57. tline 44 Setup Extended adjustment 26 Shielding 16 Simulation 33 Source container 10 Status messages NAMUR NE 107 40 POINTRAC 31 58 16 mA HART four wire 6LELLEL N3 88 T 43388 EN 131119 VEGA T Time 34 Type plate 7 U Unit 28 V Voltage supply 16 51 W Water cooling 15 POINTRAC 31 8 16 mA HART four wire INDEX 57 Notes 58 POINTRAC 31 58 16 mA HART four wire 6LELEL N3 88 T 43388 EN 131119 POINTRAC 31 8 16 mA HART four wire Notes 59 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 43388 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
58. ts 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 oOC 4 amp 0 Fig 9 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 POINTRAC 31 8 16 mA HART four wire 19 5 Connecting to power supply VELA 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 10 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 Adjustment and connec tion compartment In struments with intrinsi cally safe current output Fig 11 Adjustment and co
59. uildup 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 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 F030 Invalid lineari Process value Wrong value in the lineari zation table Process values are not within the adjusted measur ing range Correct linearization table Repeat adjustment out of limits F034 Electronics defective Exchanging the electronics EPROM hard ware error F035 Error in the internal i
60. ure 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 POINTRAC 31 58 16 mA HART four wire 6LELLEL N3 88 T 43388 EN 131119 Standard Full version 8 Setup with PACTware r1 PACTware File Edit View Project Device Extras Window Help 2g ud 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 Mas Determine pulse rate Lo Connected RO Device anddataset 17 Administrator XE lt NONAME gt Administrator Fig 16 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
61. ure 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 3 Product description VELA e Software from 1 6 0 e Modification status electronics from 07 Electronics versions 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 PT3OE XX Scope of delivery The scope of delivery encompasses e Radiation based sensor e Mounting accessory e Documentation this operating instructions manual Safety Manual SIL PROTRAC series 30 Document ID 42961 Operating instructions manual Display and adjustment mod ule optional Exspecific Safety instructions with Ex versions if necessary further certificates 3 2 Principle of operation Application area The instrument is suitable for applications in liquids and bulk solids in vessels under difficult process conditions There are application pos sibilities in nearly all areas of industry The limit level is detected contactlessly through the vessel wall Ne
62. ustments 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 POINTRAC 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 POINTRAC 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 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 POINTRAC 31 requires this information of the automat
63. wire 31 7 Set up with the display and adjustment module VELA Lock setup adjustment Display Language 32 Mode of operation ea wertill 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 For this reason the instrument is shipped in locked conditon The PIN in the delivery status is 0000 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 Zeichenfolaenuveraleich Ger t 1 2374 56 789 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 Bestatiauna loni S

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