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Operating Instructions FIBERTRAC 31

1. 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 Setup Linearisation In this menu item you can carry out the adjustment of the sensor Caution N During the first setup or after an instrument reset the linearisation stands at the preset value pair 90000 ct s 0 and O0 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 pao Prerequisites Radiation is switched on Source container is set to ON The vessel is either completely filled 100 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 FIBERTRAC 31 sorts the points automatically according to their level 32 FIBERTRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 6LELEL N3 9v VOY 40446 EN 131119 6 Set up with
2. The FIBERTRAC 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 7 NZINTI Point level T Point lewel Sunmnation slave 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 FIBERTRAC 31 measures the natural back ground radiation and sets the pulse rate to zero FIBERTRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 45 6 Set up with the display and adjustment module VEGA Setup Unit Setup Adjustment mode Setup Adjustment uncovered single point adjustment 46 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 radiat
3. 90000 ct s 0 Background radiation 0 ct s Unit of the process value Temperature unit C Damping Real value correction 60 s manually 0 Current output mode Current output Min Max 4 20 mA lt 3 6 mA Min current 3 8 mA max current 20 5 mA X ray alarm Modulated measuring current Reference value Relay None Slave 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 Address Summation free FIBERTRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 39 6 Set up with the display and adjustment module VEGA Menu Menu item Default value 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 Additional adjustments Copy instrument settings Info Cascading 40 With this function you can select the mode The sensor offers the HART modes standard and multidrop The mode Standard with the fixed address 0 factory setting means output of the measured value as 4 20 mA signal This parameter is described in the operating instructions manual Display and adjustment
4. Possibly keep the sequence of the menu items 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 FIBERTRAC 31 to the integrated isotope in the source container FIBERTRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 6LELEL N3 9v VOY 40446 EN 131119 Setup Application Setup Background radiation Setup Units 6 Set up with the display and adjustment module 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 FIBERTRAC 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 applicatio
5. 40446 EN 131119 Check output signal level detection Reaction after fault recti fication 24 hour service hotline FIBERTRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 9 Diagnostics and service Error Cause Rectification 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 sw
6. Necessary components FIBERTRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 6LELEL N3 9v VOY 40446 EN 131119 Prerequisites 7 Setup with PACTware FIBERTRAC 31 PC with PACTware 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 7 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 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 descr
7. VOY 40446 EN 131119 9 Diagnostics and service 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 Print and fill out one form per instrument Clean the instrument and pack it damage proof Attach the completed form and if need be also a safety data sheet outside on the packaging Please 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 FIBERTRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 65 10 Dismounting 66 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
8. 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 96 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 Start simulation Pulse rate of the sensor Simulation running Count rate Current output Simulation running Current 8 00 mA Simulation running Simulation running Relay Relay Closed 7 FIBERTRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 6LELEL N3 9v VOY 40446 EN 131119 Diagnosis Calculated damping Additional settings PIN Additional adjustments Date Time Additional adjustments Reset 6 Set up with the display and adjustment module 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 activate
9. e Mounting accessory e Documentation this operating instructions manual Operating instructions manual Display and adjustment mod ule optional Exspecific Safety instructions with Ex versions if necessary further certificates 3 2 Principle of operation 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 level is detected contactlessly right through the vessel wall Neither a process fitting nor a vessel opening are required The instru ment is thus ideal for retro installation 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 whose strength is dependent on the level The measuring principle has proven to be very reliable in conjunction with extreme process conditions because it measures contactlessly from outside through the vessel wall The measuring system ensures maximum safety reliability and plant availability independently of the medium and its properties 3 3 Packaging transport and storage Your instrument was protected by packaging during transport Its capacity to handle normal loads during transport is assured by a test based on ISO 4180 The packaging of standard instru
10. 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 Displau Lanauaae Diagnostics Displayed value Additional adjustments Info FIBERTRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 6LELEL N3 9v VOY 40446 EN 131119 Setup Measurement loop name Setup Isotope Setup Application Setup Background radiation 6 Set up with the display and adjustment module Start with the setup of FIBERTRAC 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 Possibly keep the sequence of the menu items 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 FIBERTRAC 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
11. h 24 h CET 10 5 min year 9 Tested according to the guidelines of German Lloyd GL directive 2 FIBERTRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 71 11 Supplement VELA Measurement electronics temerature Resolution 1 C 1 8 F Accuracy 1 C 1 8 F Voltage supply Operating voltage 20 72V DC or 20 253 V AC 50 60 Hz Interpolation protection Available Max power consumption 6 VA AC 4 W 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 7 A suitable cable is the prerequisite for maintaining the protection rating 12 FIBERTRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 6LELEL N3 9v VOY 40446 EN 131119 VEGA Aluminium and stainless steel housing M20x1 5 Y NPT 11 Supplement 242 5 mm 9 55 Fig 23 Aluminium housing or stainless steel
12. 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 FIBERTRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 6LELEL N3 9v VOY 40446 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 Detector tube 11 Supplement Galvanized steel with Santoprene rubber coating PS Polystyrene 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 Detector tube 8 36 kg 18 43 Ibs Detector tube 2
13. housing Precision casting FIBERTRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 73 11 Supplement FIBERTRAC 31 Fig 24 FIBERTRAC 31 L Measuring range 74 242 5 mm 9 55 FIBERTRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 6LELEL N3 9v VOY 40446 EN 131119 VEGA 11 Supplement FIBERTRAC 31 Mounting example 195 mm 7 68 152 5 mm 6 00 127 mm 5 00 Fig 25 FIBERTRAC 31 with supplied mounting accessories r Min bending radius 305 mm 12 in FIBERTRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 75 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
14. instrument with wrong communica address tion bus F122 Instrument addresse was Change instrument Double ad assigned several times addresses dresses on the mul tisensor 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 FIBERTRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 61 9 Diagnostics and service VEGA Code Cause Rectification Text mes sage S017 Accuracy outside the Correct adjustment data Accuracy specification outside the spe
15. 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 6 4 Parameter adjustment Summation Slave To measure the level in very high vessels multiple instruments can be cascaded Cascading means that two or several instruments are connected which can together cover a longer measuring range The instrument acts as Master and all other instruments operate as Slaves The pulse rates of all instruments are summed in the Master instru ment and converted into a common signal FIBERTRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 6LELEL N3 9v VOY 40446 EN 131119 Main menu Procedure 6 Set up with the display and adjustment module First of all define the function of the Slave instruments before you define the Master instrument The Master instrument c
16. ring must completely encircle the cable 10 Screw the housing cover back 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 20 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 measurement 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 Voltage supply Relay output Signal output 4 20 mA HART active Signal output 4 20 mA HART passive Signal input 4 20 mA Switching input for NPN transistor Switching input floating Transistor output Interface for sensor sensor communication MGC O Setting the bus address for sensor sensor communication MGC D MGC Multi Gauge Communication FIBERTRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 6LELEL N3 9v VOY 40446 EN 131119 VEGA 5 Connecting to power supply Adjustment and con nection compartment Non Ex instrument
17. the operating instructions manual Display and adjustment module 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 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 FIBERTRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 49 6 Set up with the display and adjustment module VEGA Diagnosis Peak value Diagnosis Adjustment data Diagnosis Simulation 50 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
18. time as possible in radiation exposed areas 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 implemented FIBERTRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 6L ELEL N3 9v VOY 40446 EN 131119 VEGA 3 Product description Control area 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 FIBERTRAC 31 4 20 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
19. 3 5 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 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
20. 7 kg m 1 81 Ibs ft 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 Nm 36 88 Ibf ft The measured variable is the intensity of the gamma radiation of an isotope When the radiation intensity decreases for example due to rising medium the meas ured value of FIBERTRAC 31 changes in proportion to the level FIBERTRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 67 11 Supplement Fig 22 Data of the input variable 1 Min level red marking line 2 Max level L Measuring range Measuring range L Analogue input Input type Internal load Switching input Type of input Open Collector Type of input Relay contact 68 1000 7000 mm 3 28 22 97 ft 4 20 mA passive 250 Q 10 mA 100 mA FIBERTRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 6LELEL N3 9v VOY 40446 EN 131119 VEGA Output variable Level measurement Output signals Range of the output signal Terminal voltage passive Shortcircuit protection 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 v
21. AUN Terminals for intrinsically safe signal output 4 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 FIBERTRAC 31 4 20 MA HART active not on 20 MA HART four wire 6LELEL N3 9v VOY 40446 EN 131119 VEGA 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 5 3 Connection Level detection 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 1 Voltage supply 2 Relay output 3 Signal output 8 16 mA HAHT active 4 Signal output 8 16 MA HART Multidrop passive 5 Signal input 4 20 mA 6 Switching input for NPN transistor 7 Switching input floating 8 Transistor output 9 Interface for sensor sensor communication MGC 10 Setting the bus address for sensor sensor communication MGC 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 Contac
22. Connecting to power supply 51 Pre Daring THE COMMS CHON sssrinin rinnen EEr ESATEA 17 52 Connection Level MEASUNEMOEIMN ass csseusd cars eseadencuastsadsacanseadeleeserdd don ta EFE EY EA MIR a t E o UU 20 5 9 Connection Level d lecllOlas i easci ctia aveo ot YRE SE Non ein Sa pc tao Y ROS Ede Ree AU ia acted Mieadassaniaes 23 D4 COnMeSCHOM Pe MM UREmTT 25 6 Setup with the display and adjustment module 6 1 Insert display and adjustment module lseeeeseeeeneeeee enne 28 02 Adjusiment SySIBITI esperei a adieu xa GDd EEEE E OERS 29 6 3 Parameter adjustment Level measurement cccececceeseseeeeeeeseeeeneseeeteeseeeeneaseeessees 29 6 4 Parameter adjustment Summation Slave sess 40 6 5 Parameter adjustment Point level Aetection cccccccccssseeeeeeesseeeeeeeeeeseeeeeseseeeeeseees 44 6 6 Saving the parameter adjustment data ccccsscceecceesssseeeeeseesseeeeeseneeseeeeesesneeeenseees 53 7 Setup with PACTware TM SONIC CW ERE m 54 7 2 Parameter adjustment with PAC TWAPe ccccccssssseececeseeseseeeseneeesseeeeseseesseeeesesaaaseeeeeeas 55 7 3 Saving the parameter adjustment data c ccssccceccseesseeeeeesseseeeeeseeeeseeeeeseeneseeeseeas 56 8 Setup with other systems 8 1 DD adjustment programs NIRE 57 8 2 Field Communicator 375 475 oo cccccccccccccceccecseecsueceueeeueeeeseueeeueeeeesaeseuueeuesaeeeaaveneuaaeeaaeens 57 9 Diag
23. GA Safety instructions Voltage supply via mains voltage Select 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 secti
24. N language SIL and HART mode Basic settings Reset ta factory Factory settings Peak val measurenent settings Peak values temperature The following reset functions are available Basic adjustments Resetting of the parameter adjustmetns to default values at the time of shipment Order specific settings will be deleted FIBERTRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 6LELEL N3 9v VOY 40446 EN 131119 6 Set up with the display and adjustment module Default settings Resetting of the parameter adjustment like under Basic adjustment In addition special parameters will be reset to default values Order specific settings will not be deleted Peak values 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 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 loop name Sensor Isotope Cs 137 Application Level Adjustment O 96 100 Linearisation O ct s 100 96
25. Operating Instructions Radiation based sensor for continuous level and interface measurement FIBERTRAC 31 4 20 MA HART four wire Ll Document ID 40446 Contents VELA Contents 1 Aboutthis document SMEs Somem 4 T2 AOE OUD p NS 4 Lo Oym U Cob EORR 4 2 For your safety 2 1 Authorised personnel ares ats ys setssiess atnercad sen ecnaadeaetsuceas voacciuiedaatenninadssunciee 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 ssiecise oec isoe aedi ose e Rae EE pee pasci Eaton ca reo bed Up Dex tec beoe ve Eae Er tae E 5 2 4 General safety instructions ses scr eiua uli e eid td su t veu E vu a pex eX AN EAD RE HY MEE DER 5 25 rro M T I UU M 6 20 NAMUR IeCOmmerdallofisstes mcaesoxus duse ao FRadskEs vanvsves heedsceadavenst sosnagonavsasekdavaeebanaawereadses 6 2 Environmental WAS MUCNONS sissdibasspeecctunut scitiptedut ir eauno i tune scs astute EEOAE ARMEN tas GR 6 3 Product description UMNO A OU RR cm 7 3 2 Principle of OO CRAM ON Rm 8 3 3 Packaging transport and SIOFBtB uscusenen ips mese adeo rmn breue sei etute Linee ee Due aar uua da Sad 8 3 4 Accessories and replacement parts ccccceccecssscceeessseeeesseseeessaseeeessasecessageeeessseeensanees 9 3 5 Corresponding source container essssesessseseseseee eee enne nnne nennen 10 4 Mounting 4i GONSAl INSUUCH tiM UT 12 d2 Mouning IASIUCWOINS m cL 13 5
26. 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 loop name Sensor Isotope Cs 137 Application Summation Slave Outputs Deactivated Adjustment O 96 100 Linearisation O ct s 100 96 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 Deactivated Current output mode 4 20mA lt 3 6 mA Current output Min Max Min current 3 8 mA max current 20 5 mA Reference value Relay None Slave 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 Address Summation free FIBERTRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 43 6 Set up with the display and adjustment module VEGA Menu Menu item Default value Display Language Selected language Displayed value P
27. T four wire 6LELEL N3 9v VOY 40446 EN 131119 VELA 6 Set up with the display and adjustment module 6 2 Adjustment system SUI Fig 17 Display and adjustment elements 1 LC display 2 Adjustment keys Key functions 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 Adjustment system 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 6 3 Parameter adjustment Level measurement Through the parameter adjustment the instrument is adapted to the application conditions The parameter adjustment is carried out via an adjustment menu FIBERTRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 29 6 Set up with the display and adjustment module VELA l Instrument start Main menu Procedure Setup Measurement loop name Setup Isotope 30 Information In this operating instructions manual the instrument specific param eters are des
28. a 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 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 FIBERTRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 59 9 Diagnostics and service 60 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 th
29. a 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 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 ex
30. ainer is set to ON e There is no medium between source container and sensor FIBERTRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 6LELEL N3 9v VOY 40446 EN 131119 Setup Delta I single point adjustment Adjustment covered two point adjustment 6 Set up with the display and adjustment module Ad juztment unmncouvered AdjustMent uncovered 90000 cts Get count Act count rate You can enter the value for Adjustment uncovered ct s manually Ad juztment unmncouvered You can have the value for Adjustment uncovered determined by FIBERTRAC 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 190 00 A 1 00 100 00 SSS dl i 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 s
31. ake sure that no detector tube is hidden by another sensor On vessels with temperature insulation the sensor and the source container should be preferably mounted outside of the tank insulation Fig 5 Level measurement on a heated vessel with heat insulation If this is not possible make sure that there is a sufficiently large cut out in the tank insulation for mounting the sensor and the source container Make sure that the max ambient temperature of the sensor is not exceeded 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 FIBERTRAC 31 FIBERTRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 15 4 Mounting 16 VEGA The water cooling must also be included in the calculations for the measuring point Contact our specialists regarding the dimensioning of the water cooling FIBERTRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 6LELEL N3 9v VOY 40446 EN 131119 VE
32. an be also used als single instrument When the output is active the instrument has the complete function ality of a level measuring instrument In this case continue reading under Parameter adjustment Level measurement Outputs Disabled S See With this menu item you safeguard the sensor parameters against unauthorized or unintentional modifications This menu item 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 are reset The exceptions are PIN language SIL and HART mode Reset to factory nas ettings 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 FIBERTRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 6LELEL N3 9v VOY 40446 EN 131119 6 Set up with the display and adjustment module Default settings Resetting of parameter adjustments 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
33. an thus imme diately recognize the connected Slaves For this the Slave instruments must be defined as Summation Slave Select under the menu item Setup Application the function Summation Slave The address setting MGC on the Slave instruments can be freely selected Only the address 0 O is reserved for the Master instru ment The Master instrument must have the function Level For this purpose select under the menu item Setup Application the function Level Replication Replication SaL euel Point level T Point lewel Summation slave Set the address setting MGC on the Master instrument to O 0 You have to enter the addresses of the Slave instruments in the list of the Master instrument This function is not possible in the supply and adjustment module To do this you need PACTware with the respective DTM 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 l
34. anguage is already set for the display If not you can change the language in the menu item Display Language Display Language ae Displayed value Additional adjustments Info Start with the setup of FIBERTRAC 31 In the main menu point Setup the individual submenu points should be selected one after the other and provided with the correct FIBERTRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 41 6 Set up with the display and adjustment module VELA Setup Measurement loop name Setup Application Setup Outputs Lock setup adjustment Additional adjustments Reset 42 parameters to ensure optimum adjustment of the measurement The procedure is described in the following Possibly keep the sequence of the menu items 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 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 7 EN Point level T Point lewel Summation slave In this menu item you can activate the function of the current output When the output is activated the instrument remains in its function as a Slave but the 4 20 mA output of the FIBERTRAC 31 c
35. ariable 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 FIBERTRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 11 Supplement 4 20 MA HART active 4 20 mA HART passive 3 8 20 5 mA HART 9 30V DC Available Available 0 3 uA 22 mA 3 6 mA 22 mA 3 6 mA 500 Q lt 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 Q0 Automatically Switching status Electronics temperature Relay output SPDT floating spdt 10mV 253 V AC 253 V DC 10 WA 69 11 Supplement Max Breaking capacity Min Max Contact material relay contacts Transistor output Output Load current Voltage loss Switching voltage Blocking current 3AAC 1 ADC 50 mW 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 leve
36. ce 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 FIBERTRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 6LELEL N3 9v VOY 40446 EN 131119 Setup Real value correc tion Setup Current output mode Setup Current output Min Max Setup External radiation alarm 6 Set up with the display and adjustment module 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 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 gua du Execute l 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 Current output nin max Min current Hax
37. cification S025 Bad linearization table Carry out linearization Bad lineariza tion table S038 Slave outside the specifica Check Slave Slave outside on the specifica 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 62 FIBERTRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 6LELEL N3 9v VOY
38. 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 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 plu
39. cribed 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 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 Display Diagnostics Displayed value Additional adjustments Info Start with the setup of FIBERTRAC 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
40. current 20mA 4 jw Radiation from external sources can influence the measuring result of the sensor Possible external radiation sources can be for example a weld joint test on a neighbouring facility or other radiation based instruments An X ray alarm is triggered if the impulses ct s are more than 25 above the max value from the linearization table This fault message is only outputted for the period of the increased X ray radiation Then the fault message is automatically reset In this menu item you can determine the behaviour of the sensor when external radiation sources appear FIBERTRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 35 6 Set up with the display and adjustment module VEGA Setup Relay A Lock setup adjustment 36 You can choose whether the sensor should output modulated current dithering or the set fault current in case external radiation appears In the case of modulated measuring current dithering the last valid current value is maintained and the current output modulates a square wave voltage 1 mA around this value a Ray alarm Ray alarm GREE Dithering Dd Safe state 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 You can choose no reference value In th
41. 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 All the brands as well as trade and company names used are property of their lawful proprietor Originator 76 FIBERTRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 6LELEL N3 9v VOY 40446 EN 131119 VEGA INDEX A Accessories External indicating unit 9 Adjustment 32 System 29 Adjustment data 37 50 Adjustment mode 46 Adjustment point 46 Application 31 42 45 B Background radiation 31 45 Block adjustment 36 42 49 C Cable entry 17 Cascading 40 Check signal 62 63 Connection cable 17 Connection procedure 18 Connection technology 18 Control areas 11 Current output Min Max 35 Current output mode 35 48 D Damping 34 51 Date 38 51 Date of manufacture 40 52 Default values 39 43 51 Delta 47 Device name 40 52 Device settings Copy 40 52 Displayed value 37 49 E EDD Enhanced Device Description 57 Emitter 30 45 F Fault rectification 62 Functional principle 8 G Grounding 17 H Handling permit 10 HART 40 52 Heat 15 FIBERTRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire INDEX Installation position 13 Instrument features 40 52 Instrument version 40 52 Isotope Co 60 30 45 Cs 137 30 45 L Language 37 49 Linearisation 32 M Main menu 30 41 44 Mode 40 52 N NAMUR NE 107 Failure 59 Function check 61 Maintenanc
42. d 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 E TOS Factory settings eset to factory Peak val measurement settings Peak values temperature The following reset functions are available Basic adjustments Resetting of the parameter adjustmetns to default values at the time of shipment Order specific settings will be 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 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 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 applicati
43. 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 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 FIBERTRAC 31 The electronics module can only be exchanged by VEGA service technician FIBERTRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 9 3 Product description Handling permit General instructions for radiation protection Radiation safety officer 10 VEGA
44. e 57 9 Diagnostics and service Status messages 58 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 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 21 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 ins
45. e 62 Out of specification 61 O Outputs 42 P Peak value indicator 37 50 PIN 38 51 Potential equalisation 18 Protection class 17 R Radiation protection 10 Radiation safety officer 10 Real value correction 35 Relay 36 49 Repair 64 Replacement parts Electronics module 9 Reset 38 42 51 S Sensor status 37 49 Service Hotline 63 Shielding 17 Simulation 37 50 Source container 10 Status messages NAMUR NE 107 58 gs INDEX Summation Slave 40 T Time 38 51 Type label 7 U Unit 46 Units 31 V Voltage supply 17 72 W Water cooling 15 X X ray alarm 35 78 FIBERTRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 6LELEL N3 9v VOY 40446 EN 131119 FIBERTRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire Notes 79 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 40446 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
46. e 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 uration Invalid parameter adjust ment Carry out a reset FO66 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 FIBERTRAC 31 4 20 MA HART four wire 6LELEL N3 9v VOY 40446 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
47. ere 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 7 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 FIBERTRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 6LELEL N3 9v VOY 40446 EN 131119 8 Set up with other systems 8 Set up with other systems 8 1 DD adjustment programs Device descriptions as Enhanced Device Description EDD are available for DD adjustment programs such as for example AMS and PDM The files can be downloaded at www vega com downloads under Software 8 2 Field Communicator 375 475 Device descriptions for the instrument are available as EDD for pa rameter adjustment with the Field Communicator 375 or 475 For the integration of the EDD in the Field Communicator 375 or 475 the software Easy Upgrade Utility is required which is available from the manufacturer This software is updated via the Internet and new EDDs are automatically taken over into the device catalogue of this software after they are released by the manufacturer They can then be transferred to a Field Communicator FIBERTRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wir
48. ested 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 Relay FIBERTRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 37 6 Set up with the display and adjustment module VEGA pao Additional settings PIN Additional adjustments Date Time Additional adjustments Reset 38 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 0 010 999 99 LLL I Current output Simulation runnina Current 8 DD mA Switching function of the relay Simulation running Simulation running Relay Relay Closed T nec Information The simulation is terminated automatically 60 minutes after the last key has been pressed 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 PI
49. et the min pulse rate ct s at which the sensor should switch over Fill the vessel until the FIBERTRAC 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 FIBERTRAC 31 Automatic determination of the pulse rate should be given preference Adjustment covered AdjustMent covered ctes Get count Act count rate 101 cts You can enter the adjustment point ct s manually FIBERTRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 47 6 Set up with the display and adjustment module VELA Ad juztment couvered Adjustment uncovered two point adjustment Setup Current output mode 48 You can let the adjustment point be determined by FIBERTRAC 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 FIBERTRAC 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 FIBERTRAC 31 Automatic determination of the pulse rate should be given preference Rid juztment unmncovered RHidjustment unmncovered 90000 cts Get count Act count rate You can enter the adjustment point ct
50. gs The suitable cable glands and blind plugs come with the instrument 12 FIBERTRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 6LELEL N3 9v VOY 40446 EN 131119 VEGA Installation position 4 Mounting 4 2 Mounting instructions Note Along with the planning our specialists will analyse the conditions of the measurement loop to dimension the 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 Level measurement in a storage tank h Measuring range L Measurement length L1 L2 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 FIBERTRAC 31 with the housing head upward or downward When the housing head is mounted downward the hous ing itself is more easily accessible 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 Direct the exit angle of the source container to the FIBERTRAC 31 FIBERTRAC 31 4 20 mA HART fo
51. he 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 UTE S Current Count rate m 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 instructions 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 points Delta 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 t
52. ibed 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 FIBERTRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 55 7 Setup with PACTware Standard Full version 56 D gj d d 2 Be m meg 88x Se VEGA project assistant E SENSOR Online parameterization Device name FIBERTRAC31 Description Radiation based sensor for continuous level measurement Measurement loop name SENSOR Application Level bojeje asia dy Adjus Adjustment of the measurement loop Max process value C e Min process value C Unit of the process values Max process value Min process value Ki Connected Q BO Device and data set Administrator xD NONAME Administrator Fig 20 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 th
53. ill 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 FIBERTRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 33 6 Set up with the display and adjustment module VELA Setup Damping 34 i 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 Because you have already set the background radiation to O in the menu item Setup Background radiation the measured pulse rate must be around 0 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 1 0 Modify Linearization Modify You can also modify individual linearization points Linearization Linearization Linearization Edit Delete Get count Modify Get count Please wait 30s In this menu item you can adjust the damping of the sensor With it you can suppress fluctuations in the measured value indication caused e g by an agitated product surfa
54. ion Oct s Edit Get count In this menu item you can select the temperature unit Temperature unit Temperature unit 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 eal point 1 point had 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 FIBERTRAC 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 FIBERTRAC 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 measured gamma radiation reaching the sensor Prerequisites e Radiation is switched on Source cont
55. ire 6LELEL N3 9v VOY 40446 EN 131119 5 Connecting to power supply Information For example a radial connection would be also possible as an alter native Take note of the polarity The selection of the two terminal pairs is individual FIBERTRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 27 6 Set up with the display and adjustment module VEGA Mount Dismount display and adjustment module 28 peso 6 Setup with the display and adjustment module 6 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 16 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 FIBERTRAC 31 4 20 mA HAR
56. is 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 Value 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 hd Switch points SETTE ena 0 000 0 000 Lower paint 0 000 g cm gcn gcn 0 000 79 999 0 000 79 999 L ae eS aS ES a 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 This menu item is described in the operating instructions manual Display and adjustment module FIBERTRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 6LELEL N3 9v VOY 40446 EN 131119 VEGA Display Language Display Displayed value Diagnostics Device status Diagnosis Peak value Diagnosis Adjustment data Diagnosis Simulation 6 Set up with the display and adjustment module 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 t
57. itching 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 no 49 1805 858550 The hotline is also available outside normal working hours seven days a week around the clock 63 9 Diagnostics and service 64 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 the user In Ex applications only instruments and electronics modules with ap propriate Ex approval may be used If there is no electronics module available on site the electronics module can be ordered through the agency serving you The electron ics modules are adapted to the respective sensor and differ in signal output or voltage supp
58. l signal circuits AgNi or AgSnO and Au plated Floating transistor output permanently shortcircuit proof 400 mA 1V 55V DC lt 10 uA Accuracy according to DIN EN 60770 1 Process reference conditions according to DIN EN 61298 1 Temperature Relative humidity Air pressure Repeatability Deviation with bulk solids Deviation under EMC influence 18 30 C 64 86 F 45 75 96 860 1060 mbar 86 106 kPa 12 5 15 4 psig 0 5 The values depend to a great extent on the application Binding specifications are thus not possible lt 1 Variables influencing measurement accuracy Specifications apply also to the current output Temperature drift Current output Deviation on the current output through analogue digital conversion Deviation on the current output due to strong high frequency electromagnetic interference acc to EN 61326 Characteristics and performance data Step response time Ambient conditions 0 03 25 10 K relating to the 16 mA span max 0 3 x15 pA lt 150 uA lt 5 s with damping 1 s Ambient storage and transport tempera 40 60 C 40 140 F ture 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 96 of the final value IEC 61298 2 70 FIBERTRAC 31 4 20 mA HART fou
59. ly The new electronics module must be loaded with the default settings of the sensor These are the options e Inthe factory e Or onsite by the user In both cases the serial number of the sensor is needed The serial numbers are stated on the type label of the instrument on the inside of the housing as well as on the delivery note When loading on site first of all the order data must be downloaded from the Internet See operating instructions manual Electronics module 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 FIBERTRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 6LELEL N3 9v
60. ments 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 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 FIBERTRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 6LELEL N3 9v VOY 40446 EN 131119 VEGA Transport inspection Storage Storage and transport temperature PLICSCOM VEGACONNECT VEGADIS 81 External indicating unit Electronics module 3 Product description 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 e Notin the open Dry and dust free Not exposed to corrosive media Protected against solar radiation Avoiding mechanical shock and vibration e Storage and transport temperature see chapter Supplement Technical data Ambient conditions e Relative humidity 20 85 3 4 Accessories and replacement parts The display and adjustment module PLICSCOM is used for measured value indication adjustment and
61. nal MGC Multi Gauge Communication FIBERTRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 6L ELEL N3 9v VOY 40446 EN 131119 VEGA Electronics and connec tion compartment sum mation 5 Connecting to power supply 5 4 Connection Summation To measure the level in very high vessels multiple instruments can be cascaded Cascading means that two or several instruments are connected which can together cover a longer measuring range The instrument acts as Master and all other instruments operate as Slaves The pulse rates of all instruments are summed in the Master instru ment and converted into a common signal The Master instrument must have the function Level For this purpose select under the menu item Setup Application the function Level Set the address setting MGC on the Master instrument to 0 0 For this purpose the Slave instruments must be defined as Slave Select under the menu item Setup Application the function Sum mation Slave The address setting MGC on the Slave instruments can be freely selected Only the address O O is reserved for the Master instru ment Connect the instruments according to the following wiring plan FIBERTRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 25 5 Connecting to power supply 26 Fig 15 Electronics and connection compartment with cascading of several instruments M Master instrument S Slave instrument FIBERTRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four w
62. nostics and service 91 Mantenan ERO 58 PECES uU ciatis SAS act cts su tee e e e a aa 58 Oo e TS en me 62 9 4 Exchanging the electronics module otia do aate ore du ax EE rebas b ated ena ri Ru meere nn taies 64 2 FIBERTRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 6LELEL N3 9v VOY 40446 EN 131119 VEGA Contents 10 11 99 SONWANE WON c 64 96 How to proceed in case of repair iis ccecccscciccconscencde ice tea eate rho qo pe rad cn sedere Loca ee parre e seeds 64 Dismounting USER uotis ER 66 i05 TS SA P P 66 Supplement UNI ur UE Tet 67 UR ET DMNING aces RN RTT TERR 72 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 FIBERTRAC 31 4 20 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 pe
63. ns Level Point level or Summation Slave Replication Replication Point level 7 Point lewel Sumnation slave 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 FIBERTRAC 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 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 FIBERTRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 31 6 Set up with the display and adjustment module Unit of The process value Temperature unit Unit of the process value En ft ES In cr nm ww Tenperature unit Setup Adjustment 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 Adjustment Hax process value 1 060 m Min process value 0 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
64. nstructions 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 FIBERTRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 6LELEL N3 9v VOY 40446 EN 131119 6 Set up with the display and adjustment module 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 6 6 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 permanen
65. on 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 FIBERTRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 51 6 Set up with the display and adjustment module Additional adjustments HART mode Additional adjustments Copy instrument settings Info 52 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 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 X ray alarm Modulated measuring current Mode Relay Overfill protection Block adjustment Released Display Language Selected language Displayed value Pulse rate Additional adjust Temperature unit C HIS 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 i
66. on 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 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 FIBERTRAC 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 vi
67. on rating 5 Ambient temperature 6 Measuring range 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 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 4 e Software from 1 4 2 3 Product description Electronics versions Scope of delivery Application area Functional principle Packaging Transport VEGA e Modification status electronics as of 01 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 of delivery encompasses e Radiation based sensor
68. plosion 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 Insert the cable into the sensor through the cable entry FIBERTRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 6LELEL N3 9v VOY 40446 EN 131119 FIBERTRAC 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
69. r wire 6LELEL N3 9v VOY 40446 EN 131119 VEGA Process conditions 11 Supplement For the process conditions please also note the specifications on the type label The lower value always applies Process pressure Process temperature measured on the detector tube Vibration resistance9 Unpressurized 20 50 C 4 122 F With temperatures higher than 50 C we recommend the use of water cooling mechanical vibrations up to 1 g in the frequency range 5 200 Hz 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 V 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 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
70. roduct 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 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 na tional 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 de
71. rsonnel 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 FIBERTRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 6LELEL N3 9v VOY 40446 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 FIBERTRAC 31 is a sensor for continuous level measurement You can find detailed information on the application range in chapter P
72. s 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 FIBERTRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 6LELEL N3 9v VOY 40446 EN 131119 VEGA Type plate Serial number Scope of this operating instructions manual FIBERTRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 3 Product description 3 Product description 3 1 Configuration The type label contains the most important data for identification and use of the instrument BERTRAC FT31DK1ADMXXA10 BVS 10 ATEX E096 li 2 1 G Ex d ia Gal lC T6 Gb il 10 2 1 D Ex ta tblia Dal WIC T Da Db IP66 Electronics 4 20mA HART four wire 20 72VDC 20 253VAC 50 60 Hz 4W 6VA 4 20MA HART Protection IP66 67 Ambient temperature 20 50 C Length 1000 mm HW Ver 10 3 SW Ver 10 0 Order 0000000 000 2011 VEGA 77761 Schi tach Germany Fig 1 Layout of the type label example 1 Instrument type 2 Product code 3 Electronics 4 Protecti
73. s manually Ad jusztment unmncouvered You can let the adjustment point be determined by FIBERTRAC 31 Get count 610 ct s Escape In this menu item you can select the switching behaviour of the sen sor You can choose between an 8 16 mA characteristics or a 16 8 mA characteristics FIBERTRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 6L ELEL N3 9v VOY 40446 EN 131119 Setup Relay Lock setup adjustment Display Language Display Displayed value Diagnostics Device status 6 Set up with the display and adjustment module 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 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 Mode of operation miruerfill protectio Overfill prot had Dru runnina protection With this menu item you safeguard the sensor parameters against unauthorized or unintentional modifications This menu item is described in
74. s and instruments with non intrinsically safe current output 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 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Voltage supply Relay output Signal input 4 20 mA Switching input for NPN transistor Switching input floating Transistor output Interface for sensor sensor communication MGC Setting the bus address for sensor sensor communication MGC 2 MGC Multi Gauge Communication FIBERTRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 21 5 Connecting to power supply Adjustment and connec tion compartment In struments with intrinsi cally safe current output 22 eas Fig 10 Adjustment and connection compartment Ex ia with instruments with intrinsically safe current output 1
75. t 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 9 MGC Multi Gauge Communication FIBERTRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 23 5 Connecting to power supply Electronics and connec tion compartment In struments with intrinsi cally safe current output Adjustment and connec tion compartment In struments with intrinsi cally safe current output 24 VEGA instructions are part of the scope of delivery and come with the Ex approved instruments Fig 13 Electronics and connection compartment Ex d with instruments with intrinsically safe current output C o0 0 lo Voltage supply Relay output Signal input 4 20 mA Switching input for NPN transistor Switching input floating Transistor output Interface for sensor sensor communication MGC Setting the bus address for sensor sensor communication MGC Fig 14 Adjustment and connection compartment Ex ia with instruments with intrinsically safe current output 1 2 3 4 4 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 termi
76. the display and adjustment module Linearization Change Show now Select Show table to display and edit the linearization points Linearization Linearization Ho Ol Show Graph Show Table 287 ct s 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 ee 587 ctes gcn z a dou 29 239 LI 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 more linearization points you enter and the bigger the difference between the first and the last linearization point the more reliable the measurement w
77. tly 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 FIBERTRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 53 7 Setup with PACTware Via the interface adapter directly on the sensor Connection via HART 54 7 Setup with PACTware 7 1 Connect the PC Fig 18 Connection of the PC directly to the sensor via the interface adapter 1 USB cable to the PC 2 Interface adapter VEGACONNECT 4 3 gt Sensor Information The interface adapter VEGACONNECT 3 is not suitable for connec tion to the sensor H amp ooo 0000000 E ooo 0000000 TIS LI W z z Oo LI pnm Fig 19 Connecting the PC via HAHT to the signal cable FIBERTRAC 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
78. trument 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 FIBERTRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 6LELEL N3 9v VOY 40446 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 dat
79. ulse rate Display unit ct s Additional adjustments Temperature unit C Linearisation curve Empty HART mode Standard Address 0 Instrument start Main menu Procedure 44 i A 6 5 Parameter adjustment Point level detection Through the parameter adjustment the instrument is adapted to the application conditions The parameter adjustment is carried out via 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 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
80. ur wire 13 4 Mounting Summation 14 VEGA 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 To measure the level in very high vessels multiple instruments can be cascaded Cascading means that two or several instruments are connected which can together cover a longer measuring range You can find the exact number of Slaves in the Safety Manual Fig 4 Installation position cascading arrangement h Summed measuring range L Measurement length L1 L2 1 Hed marking line for designating the measuring range Here one instrument acts as a Master and all other instruments operate as Summation Slaves The pulse rates of all instruments are summed in the Master instrument and converted into a common signal If several sensors are cascaded the measuring ranges of the indi vidual detectors must directly join each other The detectors must also slightly overlap Make sure that the red marking lines directly join the measuring range of the next FIBERTRAC 31 FIBERTRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 6LELEL N3 9v VOY 40446 EN 131119 Vessel with heat insula tion Protection against heat 4 Mounting Mount the FIBERTRAC 31 in such a way that the detector tube is directly in the radiated area of the source container Mount the FIBER TRAC 31 preferably side by side and m
81. vice must also be observed This measuring system uses gamma rays Therefore take note of the instructions for radiation protection in chapter Product description All work on the source container may only be carried out under the supervision of a qualified radiation protection officer FIBERTRAC 31 4 20 mA HART four wire 5 2 For your safety VEGA 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 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 NE 53 Compatibility of field devices and display adjustment component

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