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Operating Instructions VEGAFLEX 83

1. Eliminate false signals in the close range 0 m distance due to false signals in the close Check installation conditions range The sensor goes into If possible switch off the func overfill protection mode The tion Overfill protection max level 0 m distance as well as the status message Overfill protection are output ted 62 VEGAFLEX 83 Foundation Fieldbus OE v0t L N3 vecvrv 44224 EN 140430 VEGA 9 Diagnostics and service Measurement error during emptying mains unchanged in the close range during emptying 7 Measured value re HE gl Fault description Error pattern Cause Rectification False echo larger than the level Eliminate false signals in the echo close range Level echo too small Remove contamination on the probe After having removed the source of the false signals the false signal suppression must be deleted Carry out a new false signal emptying suppression 8 Measured value re Stored false signals in this Delete false signal memory mains reproducible position are larger than the Carry out a new false signal in one position during level echo suppression Treatment of measure ment errors with bulk solids The below tables show typical examples for application relevant measurement errors with bulk solids There are two measurement errors e Constant level e Filling e Emptying The images in column Er
2. VEGA 5 Connecting to power supply Connection procedure Proceed as follows 1 2 Unscrew the housing cover If a display and adjustment module is installed remove it by turn ing it slightly to the left Loosen compression nut of the cable entry gland 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 Insert the cable into the sensor through the cable entry Fig 10 Connection steps 5 and 6 Single chamber housing Fig 11 Connection steps 5 and 6 Double chamber housing 6 Insert the wire ends into the terminals according to the wiring plan Information I Solid cores as well as flexible cores with wire end sleeves are insert ed directly into the terminal openings In case of flexible cores without VEGAFLEX 83 Foundation Fieldbus 21 5 Connecting to power supply Electronics and terminal compartment 22 VEGA end sleeves press the terminal from above with a small screwdriver the terminal opening is then free When the screwdriver is released the terminal closes again You can find further information on the max wire cross section under Technical data Electromechanical data 7 Check the hold of the wires in the terminals by lightly pulling on them 8 Connect the screen to the internal ground terminal connect the outer ground terminal to potential equalisation 9 Tighten the compression
3. Cable entry Ya NPT Blind plug M20 x 1 5 NPT Connection cable Wire cross section 0 5 mm AWG 20 Wire resistance 0 036 Q m VEGAFLEX 83 Foundation Fieldbus 75 11 Supplement Tensile strength Standard length Max length Min bending radius Diameter approx Colour Non Ex version Colour Ex version Display and adjustment module Display element Measured value indication Number of digits Size of digits Adjustment elements Protection rating unassembled mounted into the housing without cover Materials Housing Inspection window Integrated clock Date format Time format Time zone Ex factory Rate deviation max Measurement electronics temerature Resolution Accuracy Permissible temperature range Voltage supply Operating voltage Non Ex instrument Ex ia instrument Power supply FISCO model Ex ia instrument Power supply ENTITY model Ex d instrument 1200 N 270 Ibf 5 m 16 4 ft 180 m 590 6 ft 25 mm 0 984 in with 25 C 77 F 8 mm 0 315 in Black Blue Display with backlight 5 WxH 7x13 mm 4 keys IP 20 IP 40 ABS Polyester foil Day Month Year 12 h 24 h CET 10 5 min year 1 C 1 8 F 1 C 1 8 F 40 85 C 40 185 F 9 32V DC 924175 VDO 9 24V DC 14 32 V DC Operating voltage U illuminated display and adjustment module Non
4. F267 Sensor cannot start Exchanging the elec No execut tronics able sensor Send instrument for software repair 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 Simulation ac tive Code Cause Rectification Text mes sage C700 A simulation is active Finish simulation after 60 mins Wait for the automatic end 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 VEGAFLEX 83 Foundation Fieldbus 59 9 Diagnostics and service Maintenance 60 VEGA Code Cause Rectification Text mes sage S600 Temperature of the elec Check ambient temperature Impermissi tronics in the non specified solate electronics ble electronics Section Use instrument with higher temperature temperature range S601 Danger of vessel overfilling Make sure that there is no Overfilling further filling Check level in the vessel 5603 Operating voltage below Check electrical connection Impermissi specified range if necessary increase ble operating operating voltage voltage The following table shows the error codes and text messages in the status message Maintenance and provides information on cau
5. Rectification 3 Measured value jumps towards 0 during filling Amplitude of a multiple echo vessel top product surface is larger than the level echo Check parameter Application especially vessel top type of medium dished end high dielectric constant adapt if necessary The level echo cannot be distin guished from the false echo at a false echo position jumps to multiple echo Transverse reflection from an extraction funnel amplitude of the transverse reflection larger than the level echo Incase of interferences due to installations in the close range Change polarisation direction Chose a more suitable installa tion position Direct sensor to the opposite funnel wall avoid crossing with the filling stream 4 Measured val ue fluctuates around 10 2096 Various echoes from an uneven product surface e g a material cone Check parameter Type of medium and adapt if neces sary Optimize installation position and sensor orientation Reflections from the product surface via the vessel wall deflection Select a more suitable installa tion position optimize sensor orientation e g with a swivel ling holder 5 Measured value jumps sporadically to 100 during filling Varying condensation or con tamination on the antenna Carry out a false signal sup pression or increase false signal s
6. Resetting the parameter settings incl special param eters to the default values of the respective instrument Any stored false signal suppression user programmable linearization curve as well as the measured value memory is deleted The following table shows the default values of the instrument De pending on the instrument version or application all menu items may not be available or some may be differently assigned Setup Menu item Default value Modified value Block adjustment Released Measurement loop name Sensor Units Distance unit mm Temperature unit C Probe length Length of the probe Ex factory Type of medium Liquid Application Level in the vessel Medium dielectric constant Water based gt 10 Superimposed gas phase Yes Dielectric constant upper medium TS 1 5 Tube inner diameter 200 mm Max adjustment Level 100 VEGAFLEX 83 Foundation Fieldbus 43 6 Set up with the display and adjustment module VEGA Menu item Default value Modified value Max adjustment Level Distance 0 000 m d note block ing distances Min adjustment Level 0 Min adjustment Level Distance Probe length take dead band into account Accept adjustment of the level measurement Yes Max adjustment Interface Max adjustment Interface 100 Distance 0 000 m d note block ing distances Min
7. Sensor Sensor 6 3 Parameter adjustment Quick setup To quickly and easily adapt the sensor to the application select the menu item Quick setup in the start graphic on the display and adjustment module VEGAFLEX 83 Foundation Fieldbus 29 6 Set up with the display and adjustment module VEGA Quick setup Extended adjustment You can find Extended adjustment in the next sub chapter General information Application In this menu item you can select the application You can choose between level measurement and interface measurement You can also choose between measurement in a vessel or in a bypass or standpipe Application evelvessel fF Level measurement Medium dielectric constant In this menu item you can define the type of medium product Max adjustment In this menu item you can enter the max adjustment for the level Enter the appropriate distance value in m corresponding to the percentage value for the full vessel The distance refers to the sensor reference plane seal surface of the process fitting Keep in mind that the max level must lie below the dead band Min adjustment In this menu item you can enter the min adjustment for the level Enter the suitable distance value in m for the empty vessel e g distance from the flange to the probe end corresponding to the per centage value The distance refers tot he sensor reference plane seal surface of the process fitting Hedium D
8. 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 VEGAFLEX 83 Foundation Fieldbus 11 3 Product description VEGADIS 81 DIS ADAPT PLICSMOBILE T61 Protective cap Flanges Electronics module Display and adjustment module with heating 12 VEGA 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 adapter DIS ADAPT is an accessory part for sensors with double chamber housings It enables the connection of VEGADIS 81 to the sensor housing via an M12 x 1 plug You can find further information in the supplementary instructions Adapter DISADAPT Document ID 45250 The PLICSMOBILE T61 is an external GSM GPRS radio unit for transmission of measured values and for remote parameter adjust ment of plics sensors The adjustment is carried out via P
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10. Device memory Measured value memory Stop Not active with measured value Device memory Measured value memory Stop Not active recording when memory is full Additional adjustments Menu item Default value Modified value PIN 0000 Date Actual date Time Actual time Time Format 24 hours Probe type Device specific Additional adjustments The instrument settings are copied with this function The following Copy instrument settings functions are available e Read from sensor Read data from sensor and store into the display and adjustment module e Write into sensor Store data from the display and adjustment module back to the sensor 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 Reset Date Time e Special parameters Additional adjustments Copy instr settings Copy instr settings Date Tine Reset Copy instrument Copy from sensor Copy instr settings H 3 Copy to sensor PEIE settings Special paraneter The copied data are permanently saved in an EEPROM memory in the display and adjustment module and remain there even in case of power failure From there they can be written into one or more sen sors or kept as backup for a possible electronics exchange Note Before the data are stored in the sensor a check is carried o
11. Event memory 56 F Factory calibration date 46 False signal suppression 36 Fault rectification 61 FF parameter 85 Functional principle 8 Function blocks Analog Input Al 79 Arithmetic 84 Discret Input Al 79 Input Selector 83 Integrator 82 VEGAFLEX 83 Foundation Fieldbus INDEX Output Splitter 80 PID Control 80 Signal Characterizer 81 Transducer Block TB 78 G Gas phase 34 Inflowing medium 17 Installation position 14 K Key function 28 L Language 39 Linearization 37 M Main menu 32 Meas reliability 40 Measured value indication 39 Measured value memory 56 N NAMUR NE 107 60 Failure 58 P Peak value indicator 40 41 PIN 42 Probe length 33 Probe type 45 Q Quick setup 30 R Read out info 46 Repair 68 Replacement parts Display and adjustment module with heating 12 Electronics module 12 Spacer 13 Reset 43 S Sensor characteristics 46 Sensor status 40 93 INDEX Service hotline 65 Simulation 41 Special parameters 46 Status messages NAMUR NE 107 57 y Type label 7 Type of medium 33 U Units 32 94 VEGAFLEX 83 e Foundation Fieldbus OE v0t L N3 vecvrv 44224 EN 140430 VEGAFLEX 83 Foundation Fieldbus Notes 95 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 av
12. Ex instrument 76 13 5 32V DC VEGAFLEX 83 Foundation Fieldbus OE v0t L N3 vecvrv 44224 EN 140430 VEGA Ex ia instrument Power supply FISCO model Ex ia instrument Power supply ENTITY model Power supply by max number of sensors Fieldbus Electrical protective measures Protection rating 19 5 4 17 5 V DC 13 5 24V DC max 32 max 10 with Ex 11 Supplement Housing material Version IP protection class NEMA protection Plastic Single chamber IP 66 IP 67 NEMA 4X Double chamber IP 66 IP 67 NEMA 4X Aluminium Single chamber IP 66 IP 68 0 2 bar NEMA 6P IP 68 1 bar NEMA 6P Double chamber IP 66 IP 67 NEMA 4X IP 66 IP 68 0 2 bar NEMA 6P IP 68 1 bar NEMA 6P Stainless steel electro Single chamber IP 66 IP 68 0 2 bar NEMA 6P polished Stainless steel investment Single chamber IP 66 IP 68 0 2 bar NEMA 6P casting IP 68 1 bar NEMA 6P Double chamber IP 66 IP 67 NEMA 4X IP 66 IP 68 0 2 bar NEMA 6P IP 68 1 bar NEMA 6P Overvoltage category I9 Protection class IH Approvals Instruments with approvals can have different technical specifications depending on the version For that reason the associated approval documents of these instruments have to be carefully noted They are part of the delivery or can be downloaded under www vega com VEGA Tools and Instrument search as well as under www vega com downloads and Approvals 11 2 Suppl
13. Ibf ft VEGAFLEX 83 Foundation Fieldbus OE v0t L N3 vecvrv 44224 EN 140430 A 9 Diagnostics and service 17 L SS Fig 46 Exchanging the measuring rod 1 Seal ring Information Please maintain the specified torque so that the max tensile strength remains 6 Enter new probe length and if necessary the new probe type and then carry out a fresh adjustment see Setup procedure Carry ing out min adjustment Carrying out max adjustment 9 7 Software update The following components are required to update the instrument software e Instrument Voltage supply Interface adapter VEGACONNECT PC with PACTware Current instrument software as file You can find the current instrument software as well as detailed information on the procedure under www vega com downloads and Software Caution Instruments with approvals can be bound to certain software versions Therefore make sure that the approval is still effective after a software update is carried out VEGAFLEX 83 Foundation Fieldbus 67 9 Diagnostics and service 68 VEGA You can find detailed information at www vega com downloads and Approvals 9 8 How to proceed if a repair is needed You can find a repair form as well as detailed information on how to proceed at www vega com downloads and Forms and certificates By doing this you help us carry out the repair quickly and without hav ing to call back for needed inform
14. Link Active Scheduler Yes Master Capable Yes Number of VCRs Virtual Communication Re 24 lationships Function blocks Transducer Block TB The Transducer Block Analog Input Al takes the original measured value Secondary Value 2 carries out the min max adjustment Secondary Value 1 carries out a linearization Primary Value 78 VEGAFLEX 83 Foundation Fieldbus OE v0t L N3 vecrv 44224 EN 140430 VELA 11 Supplement and makes the values on its output available for further function blocks min max adjustment Secondary Value 2 Fig 51 Schematic presentation Transducer Block TB Function block Analog Input Al The function block Analog Input Al takes the original measured value selected by a Channel Number and makes it available to additional function blocks on its output Fig 52 Schematic presentation function block Analog Input Al Function block Discret Input DI The function block Discret Input DI takes the original measured value selected by a Channel Number and makes it available to additional function blocks on its output VEGAFLEX 83 Foundation Fieldbus 79 11 Supplement VEGA Simulate SIMULATE_D Fig 53 Schematic presentation function block Discret Input DI Function block PID Control The function block PID Control is a key component for various tasks in the process automation and is used universally PID blocks can be cascade
15. autoclaving screw the lid off again and place the housing verti cally on the side of the process fitting Tighten the slotted nut with a torque of 20 Nm VEGAFLEX 83 e Foundation Fieldbus O vOY L N3 vecvrv 44224 EN 140430 4 Mounting DIN DN25 DN32 DN40 1 1 1 2 DIN DN50 2 DIN DN65 3 Fig 9 Autoclaved version 1 Groove nut 2 Process fitting 3 Cover with groove nut VEGAFLEX 83 Foundation Fieldbus 19 5 Connecting to power supply Safety instructions Voltage supply Connection cable Cable gland 2 NPT Cable screening and grounding Connection technology 20 Eo VEGA 5 Connecting to power supply 5 1 Preparing the connection Always keep in mind the following safety instructions e Connect only in the complete absence of line voltage e f overvoltage surges are expected overvoltage arresters should be installed The instrument requires a operating voltage of 9 32 V DC Operat ing voltage and the digital bus signal are carried on the same two wire connection cable Power is supplied via the H1 power supply Connection is carried out with screened cable according to Fieldbus specification Use cable with round cross section for instruments with housing and cable gland To ensure the seal effect of the cable gland IP protection rating find out which cable outer diameter the cable gland is suitable for Use a cable gland fitting the cable d
16. for the level and interface measurement We generally recommend carrying out a false signal suppression to achieve the best possible accuracy This should be done with the lowest possible level so that all potential interfering reflections can be detected Proceed as follows False signal suppression False signal suppression Change Create new Delete Enter the actual distance from the sensor to the product surface All interfering signals in this section are detected by the sensor and stored Note Check the distance to the product surface because if an incorrect too large value is entered the existing level will be saved as a false echo The filling level would then no longer be detectable in this area If a false signal suppression has already been created in the sensor the following menu window appears when selecting False signal suppression VEGAFLEX 83 e Foundation Fieldbus OE v0t L N3 vecrv 44224 EN 140430 Setup Damping Setup Linearization 6 Set up with the display and adjustment module False signal suppression Create neu Delete The instrument carries out an automatic false signal suppression as soon as the probe is uncovered The false signal suppression is always updated The menu item Delete is used to completely delete an already cre ated false signal suppression This is useful if the saved false signal suppression no longer matches the metrological conditions in the ve
17. iue al 65 96 Exchanging ME dioses tot 66 IT FME NE ee eee a aE ee 67 9 8 Howto proceed if a repair is needed ccccccccccseeeeeeeeceeeseseeeeceauaeseeeeeeeeanseeeeesanaesseeess 68 Dismounting 101 Dismouning SopS ee 69 VE P 69 Supplement Vi BENN 70 11 2 Supplementary information Foundation Fieldbus cccccccsseeseeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeesneseeeeeeeaes 77 TT a gy hc ce ener mi mt Pm 88 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 2014 03 31 VEGAFLEX 83 Foundation Fieldbus 3 1 About this document P BD me VEGA 1 About this document 1 1 Function This operating instructions manual provides all the information you need for mounting connection and setup as well as important instruc tions for maintenance and fault rectification Please read this informa tion before putting the instrument into operation and keep this manual accessible in the immediate vicinity of the device 1 2 Target group This operating instructions manual is directed to trained specialist personnel The contents of this manual should be made available to these personnel and put into practice by them 1 3 Symbols used Information tip note This symbol indicates helpful additional information Caution If
18. nut of the cable entry gland The seal ring must completely encircle the cable 10 Reinsert the display and adjustment module if one was installed 11 Screw the housing cover back on The electrical connection is finished 5 3 Wiring plan single chamber housing The following illustration applies to the non Ex Ex ia and Ex d ver sion Fig 12 Electronics and terminal compartment single chamber housing 1 2 3 4 5 Voltage supply signal output Contact pins for the display and adjustment module or interface adapter Simulation switch 1 mode for simulation release For external display and adjustment unit Ground terminal for connection of the cable screen 5 4 Wiring plan double chamber housing The following illustrations apply to the non Ex as well as to the Ex ia version VEGAFLEX 83 e Foundation Fieldbus OE v0t L N3 vecvrv 44224 EN 140430 VEGA Electronics compartment Terminal compartment 5 Connecting to power supply GI Fig 13 Electronics compartment double chamber housing 1 Internal connection to the connection compartment 2 Contact pins for the display and adjustment module or interface adapter 3 Simulation switch on simulation mode Fig 14 Terminal compartment double chamber housing 1 2 3 4 Voltage supply signal output For display and adjustment module or interface adapter For external display and adjustment unit Ground terminal for connection of the cable s
19. output hence this function block can be used in a control loop or signal path Optionally the function axis can be exchanged in channel 2 so that the block can be also used in a reverse control loop VEGAFLEX 83 Foundation Fieldbus 81 11 Supplement VELA Fig 56 Schematic presentation function block Signal Characterizer Function block Integrator The function block ntegrator integrates a continuous input signal over the time and sums the results of an impulse input block It is used as a totalizer up to a reset or as a subtotalizer up to a reference point at which the integrated and accumulated value is compared with the default values When these default values are reached digital output signals will be outputted The integration func tion is carried out upwardly starting with zero and downwards with a default value Two flow values are also available so that the net flow volume can be calculated and integrated This can be used for calculation of volume and mass changes in the vessel or for optimisation of flow controls 82 VEGAFLEX 83 Foundation Fieldbus OE v0t L N3 vecvrv 44224 EN 140430 VEGA 11 Supplement REV FLOW 1 INTEG OPTS TIME UNIT1 INPUT TYPE QUALITY INTEG OPTS UNCERT LIM 1 CLOCK PER FLOW TYPE REV FLOW OP CMD INT UNIT CONV RESET M MANUAL Fig 57 Schematic presentation function block Integrator Function block Input Selector The function block Input Selector offers se
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21. 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 VEGAFLEX 83 e Foundation Fieldbus OE v0t L N3 vecvrv 44224 EN 140430 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 VEGAFLEX 83 is a sensor for continuous level measurement You can find detailed information about the area of application in chapter Product description Operational reliability is ensured only if the instrument is properly used according to the specifications in the operating instructions manual as well as possible supplementary instructions 2 3 Warning
22. value Channel 8 Electronics temperature Channel 9 Count rate VEGAFLEX 83 Foundation Fieldbus 71 11 Supplement Transmission rate Current value Non Ex and Ex ia instrument Ex d instruments Resolution digital 31 25 Kbit s 10 mA 0 5 mA 16 mA 0 5 mA gt 1mm 0 039 in Accuracy according to DIN EN 60770 1 Process reference conditions according to DIN EN 61298 1 Temperature Relative humidity Air pressure Installation reference conditions Min distance to installations Vessel Medium Installation Sensor parameter adjustment Typical deviation Interface measure ment Typical deviation Total level interface measurement 18 30 C 64 86 F 45 75 96 860 1060 mbar 86 106 kPa 12 5 15 4 psig gt 500 mm 19 69 in metallic 1 m 3 281 ft centric installation process fitting flush with the vessel ceiling Water Oil dielectric constant 2 0 Probe end does not touch the vessel bottom No gating out of false signals carried out 5 mm 0 197 in See following diagrams Typical deviation Level measurement See following diagrams With interface measurement 2 0 9 Depending on the installation conditions there can be deviations which can be rectified with an adaptation of the adjustment or a change of the measured value offset in the DTM service mode The dead bands can be optimizes by a false signal s
23. 3 Error in the internal Disconnect operating Bit 7 Communi instrument communi voltage briefly cation error Cation Send instrument for repair VEGAFLEX 83 e Foundation Fieldbus O vOY L N3 vecvrv 44224 EN 140430 Function check Out of specification 9 Diagnostics and service Code Cause Rectification PA DevS Text mes pec sage Diagnosis F125 Temperature of the Check ambienttem Bit 8 Imper electronics in the non perature missible specified section Isolate electronics electronics Use instrument with tempera higher temperature ture range F260 Error in the calibra Exchanging the elec Bit 9 Error in the tion carried out in the tronics calibration factory Send instrument for Error in the EEPROM repair F261 Error during setup Repeat setup Bit 10 Error inthe False signal suppres Repeat reset configura sion faulty tion Error when carrying out a reset F264 Adjustment not within Check or correct Bit 11 Installa the vessel height installation and or tion Setup measuring range parameter adjustment error Max measuring range Use an instrument of the instrument not with bigger measuring sufficient range F265 Sensor no longer Check operating Bit 12 Meas carries out a measure voltage urement ment Carry out a reset function Operating voltage Disconnect operating disturbed too low voltage briefly
24. ACTware DTM by using the integrated USB connection You can find further information in the supplementary instructions PLICSMOBILE T61 Document ID 37700 The protective cover protects the sensor housing against soiling and intense heat from solar radiation You will find additional information in the supplementary instructions manual Protective cover Document ID 34296 Screwed flanges are available in different versions according to the following standards DIN 2501 EN 1092 1 BS 10 ANSI B 16 5 JIS B 2210 1984 GOST 12821 80 You can find additional information in the supplementary instructions manual Flanges according to DIN EN ASME JIS Document ID 31088 The electronics module VEGAFLEX series 80 is a replacement part for TDR sensors of VEGAFLEX series 80 There is a different version available for each type of signal output You can find further information in the operating instructions manual Electronics module VEGAFLEX series 80 The display and adjustment module can be optionally replaced by a display and adjustment module with heating function You can use this display and adjustment module in an ambient tem perature range of 40 70 C You can find further information in the operating instructions Display and adjustment module with heating Document ID 31708 VEGAFLEX 83 Foundation Fieldbus OE v0t L N3 vecrv 44224 EN 140430 VEGA 3 Product description Spacer If you mount the VEGAFL
25. Aluminium die casting AlSi10Mg powder coated basis Polyester 316L 316L NBR stainless steel housing precision casting silicone aluminium plastic housing stainless steel housing electropolished Polycarbonate with Ex d version glass 316L Between ground terminal process fitting and probe from 2 from DN 32 PN 40 approx 0 8 8 kg 0 176 17 64 Ibs approx 400 g m 4 3 oz ft up to 4 m 13 12 ft 1 mm 0 05 of the rod length 10 Nm 7 38 Ibf ft VEGAFLEX 83 Foundation Fieldbus OE v0t L N3 vecrv 44224 EN 140430 VEGA 11 Supplement Torque for exchangeable rod probe in 4 5 Nm 0 5 3 32 Ibf ft the process fitting Torque for NPT cable glands and Conduit tubes Plastic housing max 10 Nm 7 376 Ibf ft Aluminium Stainless steel housing max 50 Nm 36 88 Ibf ft Input variable Measured variable Level of liquids Min dielectric constant of the medium e 21 6 Fig 47 Measuring ranges VEGAFLEX 83 Reference plane Probe length L Measuring range default setting refers to the measuring range in water Upper dead band see diagrams under Accuracy grey section Lower dead band see diagrams under Accuracy grey section O1 Colo Output variable Output Signal digital output signal Foundation Fieldbus protocol Physical layer according to IEC 61158 2 Damping 63 96 of the input variable 0 999 s adjustable Channel Numbers Channel 1 Process
26. EX 83 in a bypass tube or standpipe you have to avoid contact to the bypass tube by using a spacer at the probe end You can find additional information in the operating instructions manual Centering VEGAFLEX 83 Foundation Fieldbus 13 4 Mounting Protection against mois ture Protective caps Suitability for the process conditions Installation position 14 VEGA 4 Mounting 4 1 General instructions Protect your instrument against moisture penetration through the fol lowing measures e Use the recommended cable see chapter Connecting to power supply e Tighten the cable gland e Turn the housing in such a way that the cable gland points down ward 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 In the case of instrument housings with self sealing NPT threads it is not possible to have the cable entries screwed in at the factory The openings for the cable glands are therefore covered with red protec tive caps as transport protection Prior to setup you have to replace these protective caps with ap proved cable glands or close the openings with suitable blind plugs The suitable cable glands and blind plugs come with the instrument Make sure that all parts of the instrument exposed to the proce
27. GA Measurement loop name Sensor Setup and maintenance Quick setup Y Quick setup allows you to carry out the parameter adjustment for your VEGAFLEX in just a few steps The assistant driven adjustment includes all basic settings for a simple and secure setup This function is only available with connected sensor online Extended adjustment JJ The extended adjustment allows you to carry out the parameter adjustment for your VEGAFLEX via the clear menu structure in the DTM This structure enables additional and special settings over and above quick setup Maintenance Y The selection Maintenance gives you comprehensive and important support for service and maintenance You can call up the diagnostic function or carry out an electronics exchange or a software update simply and reliably This function is only available with connected sensor online plics Connected QO Device and data set Bd Administrator Fig 26 Select quick setup 1 Quick setup 2 Extended adjustment 3 Maintenance Quick setup With quick setup you can carry out the parameter adjustment of VEGAFLEX 83 for your application in just a few simple steps The assistant driven adjustment includes the basic settings for simple reliable setup and commissioning Information If the function is inactive then possibly no instrument is connected Check the connection to the instrument Extended adjustment Wi
28. ID measurement princi ple serial number DTM ID device revision DEVICE_NAME Device name IS SPARE_ELECTRONICS Device name DEVICE_VERSION_INFO Hard and software version for system function and error CALIBRATION_DATE Day month and year FIRMWARE_VERSION_ASCII Software version HW VERSION ASCII Hardware version ADJUSTMENT DATA FIRMWARE VERSION MAIN Min max adjustment physical percent and offset Firmware versions major minor revision and build PHYSICAL VALUES DEVICE UNITS Distance distance unit distance status level and status Distance and temperature units of the instrument APPLICATION CONFIG Medium type media application type vessel bottom vessel height LINEARIZATION TYPE SEL Type of linearization SIMULATION PHYSCAL INTEGRATION DATA Physical offset and integration time DEVICE CONFIG PULS RADAR Electronics variant probe type max measuring range anten na extension length adjustment propagation antenna extension Iprapproval configuration ADJUSTMENT_LIMITS_MIN Min range min max values physical percent offset ADJUSTMENT_LIMITS_MAX Max range min max values physical percent offset FALSE_SIGNAL_COMMAND FALSE SIGNAL CMD CRE ATE EXTEND FALSE SIGNAL CMD DE LET REGION FALSE SIGNAL CMD STATE Busy last command errorcode FALSE SIGNAL CMD CON FIGURATION1 Amplitud
29. Operating Instructions TDR sensor for continuous level and interface measurement of liquids VEGAFLEX 83 Foundation Fieldbus Polished rod probe i Document ID 44224 Contents VELA Contents 1 About this document TF 4 T2 5 o ROU ae ceca SE 4 ES 0009 1 0 PP 4 2 For your safety 2 1 Authorised personnel ares ats ys setssiess atnercad sen ecnaadeaetsuceas vanos Jed 5 22 e oce e cM TO OTT 5 2 3 Warning about incorrect USB Lassen 5 2 4 General safety instructions sicud o cvm edu ud lic ev eid td su tH ve eu E vsu a per eV AN AU REN MEE DUR 5 259 rro IMS TI Mm 5 20 NAMUR recommendations Lua aina 6 2 Environmental iNStrUCtONS he 6 3 Product description MOU 1 EN EE 7 3 2 Principle of OO CRAM ON mE 8 3 3 Packaging transport and SIO AGE Lamaen adeo rn iren seite bades ster beu a dcm 11 3 4 Accessories and replacement parts ccccccsssccecseseececsessececsueeeesseeeeeseueeeessaseeeensness 11 4 Mounting 4 1 General nui esr 14 d2 Mounino HETS T 14 5 Connecting to power supply S Prepanid THE CONNSCHON NS oS ELTE 20 D2 PN OLET 20 5 3 Wiring plan single chamber Boblsillg ssusaoaca resa cxuc oo o nu oser 22 5 4 Wiring plan double chamber lIOUSi 19 cono ais peuco eaa raa HER EeuE Rp ac rape Ut eR bai anke U errato In ues 22 55 Double chamber housing with DISADAFT uausnsscsusst euch EP adus EX Pe a PEPPER t PRU BaS aS DU a DR nra Et Rd Rd
30. PIN 42 Simulation Simulation running Percent 77 4 Activate simulation Caution During simulation the simulated value is outputted as 4 20 mA cur rent value and digital HART signal Push the ESC key to deactivate the simulation Information The simulation is terminated automatically 60 minutes after the last key has been pressed With the menu item Setup the echo curve it is possible to save at the time of setup This is generally recommended for using the Asset Management functions it is necessary If possible the curve should be saved with a low level in the vessel With this you can detect signal changes over the operating time With the adjustment software PAC Tware and the PC the high resolution echo curve can be displayed and used to compare the echo curve of the setup with the actual echo curve Echo curve memory Echo curve memory Save Echo curve memory echo curve of the setup The function Echo curve memory enables storing echo curves of the measurement Under the sub menu item Echo curve memory you can store the Current echo curve Parameter settings for recording the echo curve and the settings of the echo curve itself can be carried out in the adjustment software PAC Tware With the adjustment software PACTware and the PC the high reso lution echo curve can be displayed and used later on to assess the quality of the measurement Diagnostics Echo curve memory Ec
31. Supplementary electronics The radio module PLICSMOBILE is an external GSM GPRS radio unit for transmission of measured values and for remote parameter adjustment Fig 19 Radio module PLICSMOBILE integrated in the connection compart ment 1 Voltage supply You can find detailed information on connection in the supplementary instructions PLICSMOBILE GSM GPRS radio module 5 8 Switch on phase After VEGAFLEX 83 is connected to the bus system the instrument carries out a self test for approx 30 seconds The following steps are carried out e Internal check of the electronics e Indication of the instrument type hardware and software version measurement loop name on the display or PC VEGAFLEX 83 Foundation Fieldbus 25 5 Connecting to power supply 26 VEGA e Indication of the status message F 105 Determine measured value on the display or PC e Status byte goes briefly to fault value As soon as a plausible measured value is found it is outputted to the signal cable The value corresponds to the actual level as well as the settings already carried out e g factory settings VEGAFLEX 83 Foundation Fieldbus OE v0t L N3 vecvrv 44224 EN 140430 VEGA 6 Set up with the display and adjustment module 6 Set up 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 You can choose any on
32. TM view All device DTMs are available as a free of charge standard version and as a full version that must be purchased In the standard version all functions for complete setup are already included An assistant for simple project configuration simplifies the adjustment considerably Saving printing the project as well as import export functions are also part of the standard version In the full version there is also an extended print function for complete project documentation as well as a save function for measured value and echo curves In addition there is a tank calculation program as well as a multiviewer for display and analysis of the saved measured value and echo curves The standard version is available as a download under www vega com downloads and Software The full version is avail able on CD from the agency serving you 7 3 Setup with the quick setup The quick setup is another option for parameter adjustment of the sensor It allows fast convenient adjustment of the most important parameters to adapt the sensor quickly to standard applications To use it select the function Quick setup in the start screen VEGAFLEX 83 Foundation Fieldbus 49 7 Setup with PACTware pae Start quick setup Step 1 Instrument configuration 50 Sensor Inbetriebnahme und Wartung 1 b X f Device name VEGAFLEX 80 series HART Description TDR sensor for continuous level measurement with 4 20 mA HART interface VE
33. 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 device must also be observed 2 5 CE conformity The device fulfills the legal requirements of the applicable EC guide lines By affixing the CE marking we confirm successful testing of the product You can find the CE Cer
34. adjustment Interface 0 Min adjustment Interface Distance Probe length take dead band into account Integration time Level 0 0s Integration time Interface 0 0s Linearization type Linear Linearization Socket correction Omm Linearization Vessel height Probe length Display Menu item Default value Modified value Language Order specific Displayed value 1 Filling height Level Displayed value 2 Electronics temperature Backlight Switched off Diagnostics Menu item Default value Modified value Status signals Function control Switched on Status signals Out of specification Switched off Status signals Maintenance Switched off Device memory Echo curve memory Stopped Device memory Measured value memory Started Device memory Measured value memory Measured values Distance level percentage value level reliability level electronics temperature Device memory Measured value memory Re 3 min cording in time interval Device memory Measured value memory Re 15 76 cording with measured value difference Device memory Measured value memory Start Not active with measured value 44 VEGAFLEX 83 e Foundation Fieldbus O vOY L N3 vecvrv 44224 EN 140430 VEGA 6 Set up with the display and adjustment module Menu item Default value Modified value
35. age and lin percentage values Electronics version APPLICATION CONFIG SERVICE LEVEL ECHO INFO Limitation measuring range begin safety of measuring range end Level echo ID amplitude measurement safety DEVICE STATUS Device status FALSE SIGNAL LIMITS False signal distance min max USER PEAK ELEC TEMP Min max values of electronics temperature date USER MIN MAX PHYSI CAL VALUE Min max distance values date RESET PEAK PHYSICAL VALUE RESET LINEARIZATION CURVE DEVICE STATUS ASCII Device status ECHO CURVE PLICSCOM REQUEST Parameters as curve selection and resolution ECHO CURVE PLICSCOM LIMITS Parameters as start and end APPROVAL WHG Sensor acc to WHG DEVICE STATE CONFIG Function check maintenance required out of specification ELECTRONIC TEMPERA TURE Electronics temperature RESET PEAK ELECTRON IC TEMP FOCUS RANGE CONFIG Width focusing range time for opening the focusing range min measurement reliability in and outside the focusing range VEGAFLEX 83 Foundation Fieldbus 11 Supplement VELA FF desciptor Description Unit NOISE DETECTION INFO Increase of the system noise NOISE DETECTION CON System noise treatment FIG ECHO MEM SAVE CURVE TYPE ECHO MEM STATE Busy curve type error code 11 3 Dimensions The following dimensional drawings represent o
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37. al suppression as soon as the probe is uncovered The false signal suppression is always updated VEGAFLEX 83 Foundation Fieldbus 31 6 Set up with the display and adjustment module VEGA Linearization False signal suppression ri Linear pm EIU Main menu Setup Units 32 pse 6 4 Parameter adjustment Extended adjustment For technically demanding measuring points you can carry out extended settings in Extended adjustment Buick setup Extended adjustment The main menu is divided into five sections with the following func tions Display Diagnostics Additional adjustments Info Setup Settings e g medium application vessel adjustment damp ing device units unit SV 2 false signal suppression linearization Display Language setting settings for the measured value indication as well as lighting Diagnosis Information e g on instrument status pointer measure ment reliability simulation echo curve Additional adjustments e g date time reset copy sensor data Info Instrument name hardware and software version date of manu facture device ID instrument features Note For optimum adjustment of the measuring point the individual sub menu items in the main menu item Setup should be selected one after the other and provided with the correct parameters If possible go through the items in the given sequence The procedure is described below The following submenu
38. alues for your vessel for example the vessel height and the socket correction For non linear vessel forms enter the vessel height und the socket correction For the vessel height you have to enter the total height of the vessel VEGAFLEX 83 Foundation Fieldbus 37 6 Set up with the display and adjustment module VEGA Lock release setup Ad justment 38 For the socket correction you have to enter the height of the socket above the upper edge of the vessel If the socket is lower than the up per edge of the vessel this value can also be negative Fig 23 Vessel height und socket correction value D Vessel height h Positive socket correction value h Negative socket correction value Socket correction h Linearization Pio0000 Heriz cvinder f Wessel height D 5000 mm 10000 Socket see nn In the menu item Lock unlock adjustment you can protect the sensor parameters against unauthorized modification The PIN is activated deactivated permanently The following adjustment functions are possible without entering the PIN e Select menu items and show data e Read data from the sensor into the display and adjustment mod ule Released Lock VEGAFLEX 83 Foundation Fieldbus OE v0t L N3 vecvrv 44224 EN 140430 Display Display Menu language Display Displayed value 1 Display Displayed value 2 Display Backlight 6 Set up with the display and adjustme
39. aterally For this purpose adapt the rod with rod extensions or bow shaped segments Let the probe length determine automatically by the instrument to compensate the resulting running time changes The determine probe length can deviate from the actual probe length when using bow shaped segments If installations such as struts ladders etc exist on the vessel wall then the probe should have a distance to the vessel wall of at least 300 mm 11 81 in You can find further information in the supplementary instructions of the rod extension In case of difficult installation conditions for example in a socket the probe can be adapted respectively with a rod extension Let the probe length determine automatically by the instrument to compensate the resulting running time changes You can find further information in the supplementary instructions of the rod extension For use in an autoclave e g for sterilization the VEGAFLEX 83 is available as autoclaved version Hence you can separate the housing from the process fitting Open the slotted nut with a hook wrench and remove the housing in an upward direction The side of the process fitting must be covered with a lid after the housing is removed Screw the enclosed lid with slotted nut onto the instrument side of the process fitting and tighten the nut with a torque of 20 Nm Make sure that no liquid or contamination penetrates into the housing or the process side After
40. ation 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 VEGAFLEX 83 e Foundation Fieldbus OE v0t L N3 vecvrv 44224 EN 140430 10 Dismounting 10 Dismounting 10 1 Dismounting steps Warning Before dismounting be aware of dangerous process conditions such as e g pressure in the vessel or pipeline high temperatures cor rosive or toxic products etc Take note of chapters Mounting and Connecting to power supply and carry out the listed steps in reverse order 10 2 Disposal The instrument consists of materials which can be recycled by spe cialised recycling companies We use recyclable materials and have designed the parts to be easily separable Correct disposal avoids negative effects on humans and the environ ment and ensures recycling of useful raw materials Materials see chapter Technical data If you have no way to dispose of the old instrument properly please contact us concerning return and disposal WEEE directive 2002 96 EG This instrument is not subject to the WEEE directive 2002 96 EG and the respective national laws Pass the instrument directly on to a spe cialise
41. aults The first measures are e Evaluation of fault messages for example via the display and adjustment module e Checking the output signal e Treatment of measurement errors Further comprehensive diagnostics options are available with a PC with PACTware and the suitable DTM In many cases the reasons can be determined in this way and faults rectified The below tables show typical examples for application relevant measurement errors There are two measurement errors e Constant level e Filling e Emptying The images in column Error pattern show the real level with a bro ken line and the level displayed by the sensor as a continuous line Fig 28 The broken line 1 shows the real level the continuous line 2 shows the level displayed by the sensor Note e Wherever the sensor displays a constant value the reason could also be the fault setting of the current output to Hold value e Incase of a too low level indication the reason could be a line resistance that is too high VEGAFLEX 83 Foundation Fieldbus 61 9 Diagnostics and service Measurement error with constant level VEGA Fault description Error pattern Cause Rectification 1 Measured value shows a too low or too high level Level Min max adjustment not correct Adapt min max adjustment Wrong linearization curve Adapt linearization curve Running time error small measurement error c
42. authority for CE marking 16 Approval directives 0001 C5 l5 Serial number Instru The type label contains the serial number of the instrument With it ment search you can find the following instrument data on our homepage e Product code HTML e Delivery date HTML e Order specific instrument features HTML e Operating instructions and quick setup guide at the time of ship ment PDF Order specific sensor data for an electronics exchange XML e Test certificate PDF optional Go to www vega com VEGA Tools and Instrument search Enter the serial number Alternatively you can access the data via your smartphone e Download the smartphone app VEGA Tools from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store VEGAFLEX 83 Foundation Fieldbus 7 3 Product description Scope of this operating instructions manual Versions Scope of delivery Application area Functional principle level measurement VEGA 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 0 e Software from 1 0 0 e Only for instrument versions without SIL qualification This electronics version can be determined via the product code on the type label as well as on the electronics e Standard electronics Type FX80FF The scope of delivery encompasses e Senso
43. creen Information The use of an external display and adjustment unit and a display and adjustment module in parallel in the connection compartment is not supported VEGAFLEX 83 Foundation Fieldbus 23 5 Connecting to power supply Connection compartment Radio module PLICS MOBILE Electronics compartment Assignment of the plug connector 24 Fig 15 Connection compartment radio module PLICSMOBILE 1 Voltage supply You can find detailed information on connection in the supplementary instructions PLICSMOBILE GSM GPRS radio module 5 5 Double chamber housing with DIS ADAPT Fig 16 View to the electronics compartment with DISADAPT for connection of the external display and adjustment unit 1 DIS ADAPT 2 Internal plug connection 3 Plug connector M12 x 1 Fig 17 View to the plug connector M12 x 1 Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4 ROD VEGAFLEX 83 Foundation Fieldbus OE v0t L N3 vecrv 44224 EN 140430 Wire assignment con nection cable Supplementary elec tronics Radio module PLICSMOBILE 5 Connecting to power supply Contact pin Colour connection ca Terminal electronics ble in the sensor module Pin 1 Brown 5 Pin 2 White 6 Pin 3 Blue 7 Pin 4 Black 8 5 6 Wiring plan version IP 66 IP 68 1 bar Fig 18 Wire assignment in permanently connected connection cable 1 brown and blue to power supply or to the processing system 2 Shielding 5 7
44. d if this is necessary or requested due to differ ent time constants with the primary and secondary process measurement BKCAL OUT BKCAL IN RCAS OUT FF VAL ROUT IN ROUT OUT Setpoint Bypass Feed Forward Output t 2 BYPASS FF SCALE OUT HI LIM id FF GAIN OUT LO LIM SP LO LIM m GAIN RESET E Status BKCAL_HYS CAS_IN RCAS_IN Filter PV_FTIME Output Track MODE TRK_SCALE SHED_OPT Pee ee eee ee ee ee EE EE TE TRK IN D TRK_VAL Fig 54 Schematic presentation function block PID Control Function block Output Splitter The function block Output Splitter generates two control outputs out of one input Each output is 80 VEGAFLEX 83 Foundation Fieldbus O TvOY L N3 vecrv 44224 EN 140430 VEGA 11 Supplement a linear image of a part of the input A retrograde calculation function is realised by using the linear imaging function inversely A cascading of several Output Splitters is supported by an integrated decision table for the combinability of inputs and outputs C OUT ARRAY JLOCKVAL BKCAL IN 1 BKCAL IN 2 Fig 55 Schematic presentation function block Output Splitter Function block Signal Characterizer The function block Signal Characterizer has two channels the outputs of which are not in linear relation with the respective input The non linear relation is defined by a look up table with individu ally selectable x y pairs The respective input signal is imaged on the corresponding
45. d recycling company and do not use the municipal collecting points These may be used only for privately used products according to the WEEE directive VEGAFLEX 83 Foundation Fieldbus 69 11 Supplement 11 Supplement 11 1 Technical data General data 316L corresponds to 1 4404 or 1 4435 Materials wetted parts Process fitting Process seal on the instrument side rod leadthrough Process seal Rod 8 mm 0 315 in polished Surface quality Polished Basle Standard Electropolished Basle Standard Materials non wetted parts Plastic housing Aluminium die casting housing Stainless steel housing precision casting Stainless steel housing electropol ished Seal between housing and housing cover Inspection window in housing cover optional Ground terminal Ohmic contact Process fittings Clamp Slotted nut Weight Instrument weight depending on process fitting Rod 8 mm 0 315 in polished Probe length L from seal surface Rod 8 mm 0 315 in polished Trimming accuracy rod Lateral load with rod 8 mm 0 315 in polished All wetted parts 70 316L and PEEK FFKM Kalrez 6221 EPDM Freudenberg 70 EP DM 291 FEPM Vi 602 Extreme ETP Messrs COG On site 316L only 1 4435 according to Basle Standard R lt 0 76 um 3 in R lt 0 38 um 1 5 in plastic PBT Polyester
46. e preset length of the default setting e f you select Yes then you can enter in another field the modified length of the instrument Probe length L from seal surface If you have modified the length of the probe you can enter in this field the modified probe length Keep the selected unit in mind Determine probe length automatically If you do not know the probe length you can have the length of the probe determined automatically The requirement for this is a probe unrestricted and not covered by the medium Click to Carry out now to start the automatic length determination Type of medium Here you can see which type of medium your instrument is suitable for If this function is inactive the medium type your instrument is suit able for was already preset Information In special cases you can change the type of medium This setting can be changed under Extended adjustment Application In this field you can select the application you want to use your instru ment for You have the following selection options e Level in the vessel Level in the bypass standpipe Interface in the vessel Interface in the bypass standpipe Demonstration mode Level measurement lf you select Level you can select the proper ties of the medium in another field Interface measurement If you select Interface the instrument needs more information such as the distance to the interface the dielectric constant of the upper medium o
47. e of four differ ent positions each displaced by 90 It is not necessary to interrupt the power supply Proceed as follows 1 Unscrew the housing cover 2 Place the display and adjustment module in the requested posi tion onto the electronics and turn to the right until it snaps in 3 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 20 Installing the display and adjustment module in the electronics compart ment of the single chamber housing VEGAFLEX 83 Foundation Fieldbus 27 6 Set up with the display and adjustment module VEGA Key functions 28 pe Fig 21 Insertion of the display and adjustment module into the double chamber housing 1 Inthe electronics compartment 2 Inthe connection compartment with Ex d ia version not possible 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 6 2 Adjustment system Fig 22 Display and adjustment elements 1 LC display 2 Adjustment keys e OK key Move to the menu overview VEGAFLEX 83 Foundation Fieldbus O vOY L N3 vecrv 44224 EN 140430 Adjustment system Switch on phase Measured value indica tion Quick setup 6 Set up with the displa
48. e safety of the 0 curve safety of the false signal sup pression position of the 0 and 100 curve in near and far range FALSE_SIGNAL_CMD_CON FIGURATION2 Gradient of the manual sectors safety at the end of false echo memory and depending on the import range gating out the false signals ECP_CURVE_AVARAGING_ CONFIG LEVEL_ECHO_MEASURE MENT Averaging factor on increasing and decreasing amplitude Function measured value filter ECHO_CURVE_STATUS PACKET_COUNT 86 VEGAFLEX 83 e Foundation Fieldbus OE v0tH L N3 vecvrv 44224 EN 140430 VEGA 11 Supplement FF desciptor Description Unit GU_ID_END ECHO_CURVE_READ Echo curve data ECHO_EVALUATOR Echo parameters first large echo amplitude threshold first large echo ECHO_DECIDER Echo selection criteria fault signal on loss of echo delay on fault signal on loss of echo DISPLAY_SETTINGS Indication value menu language lightning SIL_MODE EDENVELOPE_CURVE_FIL TER Parameters of envelope curve filter activation of smooth raw value curve EDDETECTION_CURVE_FIL TER Parameters of the detection filter offset threshold value curve EDECHO_COMBINATION Parameters for echo combination function combine echoes amplitude difference of combined echoes position difference of combined echoes LIN TABLE A LIN TABLE Q ELECTRONICS INFORMA TION 32 couples of percent
49. e the electronics module from the sensor By doing this you avoid damage to the electronics through inductive coupling Inflowing medium Do not mount the instruments in or above the filling stream Make sure that you detect the product surface not the inflowing product Fig 8 Mounting of the sensor with inflowing medium Measuring range The reference plane for the measuring range of the sensors is the sealing surface of the thread or flange Keep in mind that a min distance must be maintained below the refer ence plane and possibly also at the end of the probe measurement in these areas is not possible dead band The length of the cable can be used all the way to the end only when measuring conductive VEGAFLEX 83 Foundation Fieldbus 17 4 Mounting Pressure Lateral installation Rod extension Autoclaved version 18 VEGA products These blocking distances for different mediums are listed in chapter Technical data Keep in mind for the adjustment that the default setting for the measuring range refers to water The process fitting must be sealed if there is gauge or low pressure in the vessel Before use check if the seal material is resistant against the measured product and the process temperature The max permissible pressure is specified in chapter Technical data or on the type label of the sensor In case of difficult installation conditions the probe can be also mounted l
50. ementary information Foundation Fieldbus The following table gives you an overview of the instrument versions and the corresponding device descriptions the electrical characteristics of the bus system as well as the applied function blocks 9 EC 61010 1 IEC 61010 1 VEGAFLEX 83 Foundation Fieldbus Tf 11 Supplement VEGA Revisions Data DD Revision Rev_01 CFF File 010101 cff Device Revision 1 Cff Revision XX Xx 01 Device software revision gt 1 1 0 ITK Interoperability Test Kit Number 6 1 0 Electricial Characteristics Physicial Layer Type Low power signaling bus pow ered FISCO I S Input Impedance 3000 Ohms between 7 8 KHz 39 KHz Unbalanced Capacitance 250 pF to ground from either input terminal Output Amplitude 0 8 V P P Electrical Connection Polarity Insensitive 2 Wire Max Current Load Device minimum operating voltage 9V Transmitter Function Blocks Resource Block RB 1 Transducer Block TB 1 Standard Block Al 3 Execution Time 30 mS Advanced Function Blocks Discret Input DI Yes PID Control Yes Output Splitter OS Yes Signal Characterizer SC Yes Integrator Yes Input Selector IS Yes Arithmetic AR Yes Diagnostics Standard Yes Advanced Yes Performance No Function Blocks Instantiable No General Information LAS
51. en interface meas phase urement under the menu item Application In this menu item you can enter if there is a superimposed gas phase in your application Only set the function to Yes if the gas phase is permanently pre sent Replication Superimposed gas phase Superimposed gas phase Present Present Product type Application VPS Dielectric figure Setup Application Di This menu item is only available if you have selected interface meas electric constant urement under the menu item Application In this menu item you can choose the type of medium of the upper medium Application Dielectric figure Dielectric constant Product type upper medium Application Calculate You can enter the dielectric constant of the upper medium directly or have the value determined by the instrument To do this you have to enter the measured or known distance to the interface Dielectric constant Distance to the interface Setup Max adjustment In this menu item you can enter the max adjustment for the level With Level interface measurement this is the maximum total level Max adjustment level 100 00 50 mm 726 mnm Min adjustment level Adjust the requested percentage value with and store with OK Max adjustment level E100 00 10 00 110 00 LL 1 Hl Enter the appropriate distance value in m corresponding to the percentage value for the full vessel The distance refers to the sens
52. g 10 bar 145 psig 50 bar 725 psig Air 20 C 68 F 0 00 0 22 12 200 C 392 F 0 01 0 13 0 74 400 C 752 F 0 02 0 08 0 52 Hydrogen 20 C 68 F 0 01 0 10 0 61 200 C 392 F 0 02 0 05 0 37 400 C 752 F 0 02 0 03 0 25 Steam saturated 100 C 212 F 0 26 seat 180 C 356 F 0 17 2 1 264 C 507 F 0 12 1 44 96 92 366 C 691 F 0 07 1 01 5 7 96 Characteristics and performance data Measuring cycle time 500 ms Step response time as Max filling emptying speed 1 m min Ambient conditions Ambient storage and transport tempera 40 80 C 40 176 F ture Process conditions For the process conditions please also note the specifications on the type label The lowest value always applies The measurement error through the process conditions in the specified pressure and temperature range is 1 Process pressure 1 16 bar 100 1600 kPa 14 5 232 psig depending on the process fitting Vessel pressure relating to the flange see supplementary instructions manual Flanges ac nominal stage cording to DIN EN ASME JIS Process temperature Clamp or flange temperature FFKM Kalrez 6621 20 150 C 4 302 F EPDM Freudenberg 70 EPDM 291 20 150 C 4 302 F 5 Time span after a sudden measuring distance change by max 0 5 m in liquid applications max 2 m with bu
53. he device For this function the full version of the DTM Collection is required This procedure can last several minutes Store echo curve of the setup in the sensor Have you completed the initial setup of the instrument In such case we recommend storing the current signal conditions in the device for later instrument tests and diagnostics Lock adjustment with PIN after setting The instrument is locked with the current PIN A parameter adjust ment is possible only after the PIN is entered again VEGAFLEX 83 Foundation Fieldbus 53 7 Setup with PACTware 54 VEGA 7 4 Saving the parameter adjustment data We recommend documenting or saving the parameter adjustment data via PAC Tware That way the data are available for multiple use or service purposes VEGAFLEX 83 e Foundation Fieldbus OE v0t L N3 vecvrv 44224 EN 140430 8 Set up with other systems 8 Setup 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
54. ho curve memory Echo curvae Simulation Store actual Echo curve memory Echo curve menory echo curve Device status ul Entering a 4 digit PIN protects the sensor data against unauthorized access and unintentional modification In this menu item the PIN is displayed or edited and changed However this menu item is only available if adjustment is enabled in the menu Lock Release setup adjustment Additional adjustments Actual PIN Date Tine Reset Copy instr settings Probe Tupe Change VEGAFLEX 83 e Foundation Fieldbus O vOY L N3 vecrv 44224 EN 140430 VEGA Additional adjustments Date Time Additional adjustments Reset 6 Set up with the display and adjustment module In delivery status the PIN is 0000 In this menu item the internal clock of the sensor is adjusted bate Tine 16 34 29 Nov 2012 Change now Additional adjustments Reset Copy instr settings Probe type With a reset certain parameter adjustments carried out by the user are reset Additional adjustments FIH Date Tine Factory settings Basic settings Copy instr settings Probe Tupe The following reset functions are available Delivery status Restoring the parameter settings at the time of ship ment from the factory incl the order specific settings A created false signal suppression user programmable linearization curve as well as the measured value memory will be deleted Basic settings
55. iameter Make sure that the entire installation is carried out according to the Fieldbus specification In particular make sure that the bus is termi nated with suitable terminating resistors With plastic housing the NPT cable gland or the Conduit steel tube must be screwed without grease into the threaded insert Max torque for all housings see chapter Technical data Make sure that the cable screen and grounding are carried out ac cording to Fieldbus specification We recommend to connect the cable screen to ground potential on both ends In systems with potential equalisation connect the cable screen directly to ground potential at the power supply unit in the connection box and at the sensor The screen in the sensor must be connected directly to the internal ground terminal The ground terminal outside on the housing must be connected to the potential equalisation low impedance 5 2 Connecting The voltage supply and signal output are connected via the spring loaded terminals in the housing Connection to the display and adjustment module or to the interface adapter is carried out via contact pins in the housing Information The terminal block is pluggable and can be removed from the electronics To do this lift the terminal block with a small screwdriver and pull it out When reinserting the terminal block you should hear it snap in VEGAFLEX 83 Foundation Fieldbus OE v0t L N3 vecvrv 44224 EN 140430
56. ielectric constant Max adjustment level Hin adjustment level messe Je 100000 0 00 80 mm 850 mm Fois 726 mm Interface measurement Dielectric constant upper medium In this menu item you can define the type of medium product Max adjustment In this menu item you can enter the max adjustment for the level Enter the appropriate distance value in m corresponding to the percentage value for the full vessel The distance refers to the sensor reference plane seal surface of the process fitting Keep in mind that the max level must lie below the dead band Min adjustment In this menu item you can enter the min adjustment for the level Enter the suitable distance value in m for the empty vessel e g distance from the flange to the probe end corresponding to the per 30 VEGAFLEX 83 e Foundation Fieldbus OE v0t L N3 vecrv 44224 EN 140430 Linearization 6 Set up with the display and adjustment module centage value The distance refers tot he sensor reference plane seal surface of the process fitting Dielectric constant Max adjustment level Hin adjustment level 100 00 x P 0 00 x 80 mm 850 mm FO13 726 mm Calculate Max adjustment Interface Carry out the max adjustment for the interface To do this enter the percentage value and the suitable distance value in m for the full vessel Min adjustment Interface Carry out the min adjustment for the interface To do this enter
57. ion is very helpful This is the case for example in plastic granules packing chips or in vessels with fluidized products Between a dielectric constant of 1 5 and 3 the function switches on if required As soon as the level echo can no longer be detected probe end tracking is automatically activated The measurement is contin ued with the last calculated dielectric constant The accuracy thus depends on the stability of the dielectric constant If you measure a medium with a dielectric constant below 1 5 probe end tracking is always active In this case you have to enter the dielectric constant of the medium A stable dielectric constant is very important here Functional principle in High frequency microwave impulses are guided along a steel cable or terface measurement rod Upon reaching the product surface a part of the microwave im pulses is reflected The other part passes through the upper product and is reflected by the interface The running times to the two product layers are processed by the instrument VEGAFLEX 83 Foundation Fieldbus 9 3 Product description Fig 3 Interface measurement 1 Sensor reference plane seal surface of the process fitting d Distance to the interface d2 Distance to the level TS Thickness of the upper medium d1 a2 h1 Height Interface h2 Height Level L1 Lower medium L2 Upper medium L3 Gas phase Prerequisites for inter Upper medium L2 face mea
58. ithmetic Parameter list The following table gives you an overview of the parameters used 11 Supplement FF desciptor Description Unit PRIMARY_VALUE PRIMARY VALUE Linearized value This is the process val ue after min max adjustment and Linearization with the status of the transducer block The unit is defined in PRIMARY_VAL UE UNIT PRIMARY VALUE UNIT Selected unit code for PRIMARY VALUE SECONDARY VALUE 1 This is the measured value after min max adjustment with the status of the transducer block The unit is defined in SECOND ARY VALUE 1 UNIT SECONDARY VALUE 1 UNIT SECONDARY VALUE 2 Selected unit code for SECONDARY VALUE 1 This is the distance value sensor value with the status of the transducer block The unit is defined in SECONDARY VAL UE 2 UNIT FILL HEIGHT VALUE FILL HEIGHT VALUE UNIT Filling height The unit is defined in FILL HEIGHT VALUE UNIT Filling height unit CONST_VALUE Constant value SECONDARY_VALUE_1_ TYPE Secondary value 1 type SECONDARY VALUE 2 TYPE Secondary value 2 type FILL HEIGHT VALUE Type Filling height value type DIAGNOSIS AITB Diagnosis DIAG MASK 1 DIAG OUT 1 VEGAFLEX 83 Foundation Fieldbus 85 11 Supplement FF desciptor Description Unit DIAG_MASK_2 DIAG_OUT_2 DEVICE_IDENTIFICATION Manufacturer ID device type bus type
59. lection possibilities for up to four inputs and generates an output signal according to the selection criteria Typical input signals are Al blocks Selection possibilities are maximum minimum mean value average value and first useful signal Through parameter combination the block can be used as rotary switch or as preselection switch for the first useful value Switch information can be received by other input blocks or the user Mean value selection is also supported VEGAFLEX 83 Foundation Fieldbus 83 11 Supplement VELA SELECT TYPE MIN GOOD STATUS OPTS IN n DISABLE n 1 1 I MAN t OP SELECT SELECTED Fig 58 Schematic presentation function block Input Selector Function block Arithmetic The function block Arithmetic allows the simple integration of usual metrological calculation functions The user can select the requested algortihm according to the name without known the formula The following algorithms are available Flow compensation linear Flow compensation square root Flow compensation approximate BTU flow Traditional Multiply Divide Average Traditional Summer Fourth order polynomial Simple HTG compensated level Fourth order Polynomial Based on PV 84 VEGAFLEX 83 Foundation Fieldbus OE v0t L N3 vecvrv 44224 EN 140430 RANGE_LO RANGE_HI V GAIN IN i BIAS IN 1 OUT HI LIM OUT LO LIM O COMP_LO_LIM COMP_HI_LIM Fig 59 Schematic presentation function block Ar
60. lk solids applications until the output signal has taken for the first time 90 96 of the final value IEC 61298 2 74 VEGAFLEX 83 Foundation Fieldbus O vOY L N3 vecvrv 44224 EN 140430 VELA 11 Supplement FEPM Vi 602 Extreme ETP Fa COG 10 150 C 414 302 F Fig 50 Ambient temperature process temperature standard version 1 2 3 4 Vibration resistance Ambient temperature Process temperature depending on the seal material Maximum permissible temperature standard Limited temperature range plastic housing and stainless steel housing electropolished Instrument housing 4gat5 200 Hz according to EN 60068 2 6 vibration with resonance Rod probe 1 g with 5 200 Hz according EN 60068 2 6 vibration at resonance with rod length 50 cm 19 69 in Shock resistance Instrument housing 100 g 6 ms according to EN 60068 2 27 mechanical shock Rod probe 25 g 6 ms according to EN 60068 2 27 mechanical shock with rod length 50 cm 19 69 in Electromechanical data version IP 66 IP 67 and IP 66 IP 68 0 2 bar Cable gland M20 x 1 5 or NPT Wire cross section spring loaded terminals Massive wire cord 0 2 2 5 mm AWG 24 14 Stranded wire with end sleeve 0 2 1 5 mm AWG 24 16 Electromechanical data version IP 66 IP 68 1 bar Options of the cable entry Cable gland with integrated connec M20 x 1 5 cable 5 9 mm tion cable
61. lose to 100 serious error close to 0 96 Repeat setup 2 Measured value jumps towards 100 Due to the process the ampli tude of the product echo sinks A false signal suppression was not carried out Carry out a false signal sup pression Amplitude or position of a false signal has changed e g buildup false signal suppres sion no longer matches Determine the reason for the changed false signals carry out false signal suppression e g with buildup Measurement error during filling Fault description Error pattern Cause Rectification 3 Measured value re mains in the area of the bottom during filling Echo from the probe end larger than the product echo for example with products with lt 2 5 oil based solvents etc Check parameter Medium and Vessel height adapt if necessary 4 Measured value re mains momentarily unchanged during fill ing and then jumps to the correct level Sj s Turbulence on the product surface quick filling Check parameters change if necessary e g in dosing ves sel reactor 5 Measured value jumps sporadically to 100 during filling Changing condensation or contamination on the probe Carry out a false signal sup pression 6 Measured value jumps to gt 100 or Level echo is no longer detected in the close range
62. neces tion funnel sary Optimize installation position Reflections from the product and sensor orientation surface via the vessel wall deflection Reaction after fault recti fication 24 hour service hotline 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 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 5 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 supply The new electronics module must be loaded with the default settings of the sensor These are the options VEGAFLEX 83 Foundation Fieldbus 65 9 Diagnostics and service Exchanging the
63. ngle chamber version precision casting 3 Double chamber version precision casting VEGAFLEX 83 Foundation Fieldbus 89 11 Supplement VELA Stainless steel housing in protection rating IP 66 IP 68 1 bar rer m2ox1 5 U _ M20x1 5 Ve NPT Fig 64 Housing versions in protection IP 166 IP 168 10bar with integrated display and adjustment module the housing is 9 Ilmm O S358lin higher 1 Single chamber version electropolished 2 Single chamber version precision casting 3 Double chamber version precision casting VEGAFLEX 83 rod version 8 mm 0 315 in polished 8 mm 0 32 Fig 65 VEGAFLEX 83 rod version 8 mm 0 315 in polished L Sensor length see chapter Technical data 90 VEGAFLEX 83 e Foundation Fieldbus OE v0t L N3 vecrv 44224 EN 140430 VEGA 11 Supplement VEGAFLEX 83 rod version 8 mm 0 315 in polished autoclaved version DIN DN25 DN32 DN40 1 1 1 2 DIN DN50 2 DIN DN65 3 Fig 66 VEGAFLEX 83 rod version 8 mm 0 315 in polished autoclaved version 1 Compression nut 2 Process fitting 3 Coverlid VEGAFLEX 83 Foundation Fieldbus 91 11 Supplement VEGA 11 4 Industrial property rights VEGA product lines are global protected by industrial property rights Further information see www vega com Only in U S A Further information see patent label at the sensor housing VEGA Produktfamilien
64. nly an extract of all possible versions Detailed dimensional drawings can be downloaded at www vega com downloads under Drawings Plastic housing M20x1 5 V NPT M20x1 5 Ve NPT Fig 60 Housing versions in protection IP 66 IP 68 0 2 bar with integrated display and adjustment module the housing is 9 mm 0 35 in higher 1 Single chamber version 2 Double chamber version Aluminium housing M20x1 5 Ve NPT M20x1 5 Ve NPT Fig 61 Housing versions in protection IP 66 IP 68 0 2 bar with integrated display and adjustment module the housing is 9 mm 0 35 in higher 1 Single chamber version 2 Double chamber version 88 VEGAFLEX 83 Foundation Fieldbus O TvOY L N3 vecrv 44224 EN 140430 VEGA 11 Supplement Aluminium housing in protection rating IP 66 IP 68 1 bar M20x1 5 Ve NPT Fig 62 Housing versions in protection IPRI66 1P2168 1Elbar with integrated display and adjustment module the housing is 9 Ilmm O S358lin higher 1 Single chamber version 2 Double chamber version Stainless steel housing M20x1 5 M20x1 5 Ve NPT CD e NPT Fig 63 Housing versions in protection IP 66 IP 68 0 2 bar with integrated display and adjustment module the housing is 9 mm 0 35 in higher 1 Single chamber version electropolished 2 Si
65. 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 p 10 Further setup steps are described in the operating instructions manu al DTM Collection PACTware 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 48 VEGAFLEX 83 e Foundation Fieldbus O vOY L N3 vecvrv 44224 EN 140430 Standard Full version General information 7 Setup with PACTware Sensor Online Parametrierung 1 gt x f Device name VEGAFLEX 81 VEGA Description TDR sensor for continuous level measurement with 4 20 mA HART interface Measurement loop name Sensor i rn sVX m Adjustment level Set distances for level percentages Application Adjustment level Damping Type of linearization Max adjustment C gt Distance A gt L HART variables Min adjustment 2 gt Distance B g Diagnostics Additional settings amp Info esel unie Max adjustment in 100 00 Distance A 0 000 m Software version 1 0 0 PREO1 PE 0 00 Serial number 90000010 Distance B 1 000 m Device status OK me cu 7 Connected m QG Device and data set Administrator OK lt NONAME gt Administrator Fig 25 Example of a D
66. nt module Caution With active PIN adjustment via PACTware DTM as well as other systems is also blocked You can change the PIN number under Additional adjustments PIN In the main menu point Display the individual submenu points should be selected subsequently and provided with the correct parameters to ensure the optimum adjustment of the display options The procedure is described in the following The following submenu points are available Menu language Indication value 1 Indication value 2 Backliaht The submenu points described below This menu item enables the setting of the requested national lan guage Menu language Menu language Deutsch v Francais Espa ol Fucckuu ww In the delivery status the sensor is set to the ordered national lan guage In this menu item you define the indication of the measured value on the display You can display two different measured values In this menu item you define measured value 1 Indication value 1 Displayed value 1 Percent level Lin percent level Percent level hd rillina height level Distance level scaled level The default setting for the displayed value 1 is Filling height Level In this menu item you define the indication of the measured value on the display You can display two different measured values In this menu item you define measured value 2 Displayed value 2 Displayed value 2 Scaled level Electronics tempera
67. or reference plane seal surface of the process fitting Keep in mind that the max level must lie below the dead band 34 VEGAFLEX 83 e Foundation Fieldbus OE v0t L N3 vecvrv 44224 EN 140430 Setup Min adjustment Level Setup Max adjustment Interface 6 Set up with the display and adjustment module Max adjustment level In this menu item you can enter the min adjustment for the level With interface measurement this is the minimum total level Adjustment level Min adjustment level 0 00 850 mm 726 mm Max adjustment level Min acdjuztment level Adjust the requested percentage value with and store with OK Hin adjustment level E20 00 00 10 00 110 00 Li 1 1 101 1 Enter the suitable distance value in m for the empty vessel e g distance from the flange to the probe end corresponding to the per centage value The distance refers tot he sensor reference plane seal surface of the process fitting Hin adjustment level This menu item is only available if you have selected interface meas urement under the menu item Application Adjustment interface Max aedjusthent interface Min adjustment interface You can accept the adjustment of the level measurement also for the interface measurement If you select Yes the current setting will be displayed Take over adjustment of Max adjustment interface the level measurement 100 00 80 mm Yl mm Ves If
68. points are available Setup False signal suppression Probe length Damping Application Linearization Adjustment level Lock adjustment False signal suppression The submenu points described below In this menu item you select the distance unit and the temperature unit VEGAFLEX 83 e Foundation Fieldbus OE v0t L N3 vecvrv 44224 EN 140430 Setup Probe length Setup Type of medium Setup Application Ap plication Setup Application Me dium dielectric constant 6 Set up with the display and adjustment module Distance unit Temperature unit With the distance units you can choose between m mm and ft and with the temperature units betwenn C F and K In this menu item you can enter the probe length or have the length determined automatically by the sensor system When choosing Yes then the probe length will be determined automatically When choosing No you can enter the probe length manually Frobe lenath determine automatically Ho In this menu item you can select which type of medium you want to measure You can choose between liquid or bulk solid Type af medium Type of medium z z EIL quid Liquid m Solid In this menu item you can select the application You can choose between level measurement and interface measurement You can also choose between measurement in a vessel or in a bypass or standpipe Note The selection of the application has a considerable infl
69. ptimize the sensor With them you can compare a sounded distance with the indicated value and correct it if necessary Probe immersed in the liquid covered Select whether or not the probe is immersed in the medium Measured distance to the medium If the probe is immersed in the medium you can enter here the meas ured distance to the medium Displayed distance correct Is the displayed distance value correct If you have the possibility you can enter here the sounded distance to the medium False signal suppression With this function you can carry out the automatic false signal sup pression We recommend carrying out false signal suppression in any case When the setup of the instrument is finished additional settings can be made These are various backups and the locking of the instru ment against unauthorised or inadvertent adjustment Prepare a backup file of the instrument parameter adjustment For backup purposes the current parameter adjustment of the instru ment is stored in a file You can use this file later on to restore the instrument parameter adjustment The complete data set is down loaded from the device This procedure can last several minutes Create instrument documentation This function is used to print or create a PDF file of the current param eter adjustment To read the PDF file you need a suitable program for example Acrobat Reader To print or create the PDF file all data are downloaded from t
70. r e Documentation this operating instructions manual Test certificate measuring accuracy optional Operating instructions manual Display and adjustment mod ule optional Supplementary instructions GSM GPHS radio module optional Supplementary instructions manual Heating for display and adjustment module optional Supplementary instructions manual Plug connector for con tinuously measuring sensors optional Exspecific Safety instructions with Ex versions if necessary further certificates 3 2 Principle of operation The VEGAFLEX 83 is a level sensor with polished rod probe for continuous level or interface measurement particularly suitable for applications in the food processing and pharmaceutical industry Optionally an autoclaved version with separable housing is available High frequency microwave pulses are guided along a steel cable or a rod Upon reaching the product surface the microwave pulses are reflected The running time is evaluated by the instrument and output ted as level VEGAFLEX 83 Foundation Fieldbus OE v0t L N3 vecvrv 44224 EN 140430 VEGA 3 Product description Fig 2 Level measurement 1 Sensor reference plane seal surface of the process fitting d Distance to the interface h Height Level Probe end tracking To increase sensitivity the probe is equipped with probe end tracking In products with a low dielectric constant this funct
71. r 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 VEGAFLEX 83 Foundation Fieldbus 47 7 Setup with PACTware VEGA 7 Setup with PACTware 7 1 Connect the PC Via the interface adapter directly on the sensor Fig 24 Connection of the PC directly to the sensor via the interface adapter 1 USB cable to the PC 2 Interface adapter VEGACONNECT 3 Sensor 7 2 Parameter adjustment with PACTware Prerequisites 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
72. r whether or not there is a superim posed gas phase VEGAFLEX 83 Foundation Fieldbus 51 7 Setup with PACTware Step 3 Adjustment Step 4 Linearization 52 VEGA Demonstration mode This mode is only suitable for test and demon stration purposes In this mode the sensor ignores all parameters and reacts immediately to all measured value changes within the measuring range Application Level measurement The level measurement refers to the product surface which is the limit to the gas phase As a standard feature the instrument is set to level measurement of liquids You can switch over the instrument to the measurement of bulk solids e Liquids Solvents oils LPG dielectric constant 3 Chemical mixtures dielectric constant 3 10 Water based dielectric constant gt 10 e Bulk solids Dusts wood chips dielectric constant lt 1 5 Granules dusts powders dielectric constant 1 5 3 Cereals flour dielectric constant gt 3 Application Interface measurement The interface measurement refers to the phase limit between two liquids The total level is also available as a measured value e Superimposed gas phase present Checkif there is a superimposed gas phase in the vessel This is always the case if the total level never touches the process fitting e Properties Here you can enter the dielectric constant of the upper medium Asan alternative you can enter the di
73. rdware and software version of the sensor is displayed Software Version 1 0 0 Hardware version 1 0 0 In this menu item the date of factory calibration of the sensor as well as the date of the last change of sensor parameters are displayed via the display and adjustment module or via the PC Factory calibration date 3 Aug 701 Last change 29 Nov 4012 In this menu item the identification number of the instrument in a Foundation Fieldbus system is shown 22222241 Sensor tagtFD TR FIELD DEVICE 22222241 In this menu item the features of the sensor such as approval pro cess fitting seal measuring range electronics housing and others are displayed Sensor characteristics Display now VEGAFLEX 83 e Foundation Fieldbus OE v0t L N3 vecvrv 44224 EN 140430 6 Set up with the display and adjustment module 6 5 Saving the parameter adjustment data We recommended noting the adjusted data e g in this operating instructions manual and archiving them afterwards They are thus available for multiple use or service purposes If the instrument is equipped with a display and adjustment module the data in the sensor can be saved in the display and adjustment module The procedure is described in the operating instructions manual Display and adjustment module in the menu item Copy sensor data The data remain there permanently even if the sensor power supply fails The following data o
74. rod 66 A VEGA 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 Caution All user specific settings must be entered again Hence you have to carry out a new setup after the electronics exchange If you have stored the data of the parameter adjustment during the first setup of the sensor you can transfer these to the replacement electronics module A new setup is no more necessary 9 6 Exchanging the rod The rod meas part of the probe can be shortened if necessary To loosen the meas rod you need a fork spanner with spanner width 10 Caution Remember that the polished rod of the food version is very sensitive to damage and scratching Use special tools in order to avoid damag ing the surface 1 Loosen the rod by applying a fork spanner to the flat surfaces SW 10 provide counterforce manually on the process fitting 2 Twist off the loosened measuring rod manually 3 Shift the attached new seal ring onto the thread 4 Screw the new rod carefully by hand to the thread on the process fitting 5 Exert counterforce manually and tighten the rod on the flat sur faces with a torque of 6 Nm 4 43
75. ror pattern show the real level with a bro ken line and the level displayed by the sensor as a continuous line 1 Real level 2 Level displayed by the sensor Notes e Wherever the sensor displays a constant value the reason could also be the fault setting of the current output to Hold value e Incase of a too low level indication the reason could be a line resistance that is too high Measurement error with constant level 1 Measured value shows a too low or too high level Fault description Error pattern Cause Rectification Min max adjustment not Adapt min max adjustment correct Wrong linearization curve Adapt linearization curve VEGAFLEX 83 Foundation Fieldbus 63 9 Diagnostics and service VEGA Fault description Error pattern Cause Rectification 2 Measured value jumps towards 100 gt Level Due to the process the ampli tude of the product echo sinks A false signal suppression was not carried out Carry out a false signal sup pression Amplitude or position of a false echo has changed e g condensation buildup false signal suppression no longer matches Determine the reason for the changed false echoes carry out false signal suppression e g with condensation Measurement error during filling Fault description Error pattern Cause
76. rtified 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 VEGAFLEX 83 Foundation Fieldbus OE v0t L N3 vecvrv 44224 EN 140430 VEGA 3 Product description 3 Product description 3 1 Configuration Type label The type label contains the most important data for identification and use of the instrument VEGAFLEX FX81ACAT AAHXKMXX T V 12 ATEX 098532 X 116 1 26 26 Ex ia IC 16 11 Ga Ge Cb 6b Electronics 4 20mA HART iwo wire 96 30 VOC Q 4 20mA HART Protection IP66 67 NEMA 4X Lenath 500 mm Temperature process See manual and approval documents Process pressure 1 6bar 200 600kPa Wetted parts 316 4401 316L FKM HW Ver 100 SW Ver 100 mm aln 99820749 Order 0000000 000 2012 O sin 22839742 VELA 77761 Schiitach Germany www vega com D 2 e amp res 8 10 Fig 1 Layout of the type label example Instrument type Product code Approvals Power supply and signal output electronics Protection rating Probe length Process and ambient temperature process pressure Material wetted parts Hardware and software version 10 Order number 11 Serial number of the instrument 12 Symbol of the device protection class 13 ID numbers instrument documentation 14 Reminder to observe the instrument documentation 15 Notified
77. rument was protected by packaging during transport Its Capacity to handle normal loads during transport is assured by a test based on ISO 4180 The packaging of standard instruments consists of environment friendly recyclable cardboard For special versions PE foam or PE foil is also used Dispose of the packaging material via specialised recycling companies Transport must be carried out in due consideration of the notes on the transport packaging Nonobservance of these instructions can cause damage to the device The delivery must be checked for completeness and possible transit damage immediately at receipt Ascertained transit damage or con cealed defects must be appropriately dealt with Up to the time of installation the packages must be left closed and stored according to the orientation and storage markings on the outside Unless otherwise indicated the packages must be stored only under the following conditions e Notin the open Dry and dust free Not exposed to corrosive media Protected against solar radiation Avoiding mechanical shock and vibration Storage and transport temperature see chapter Supplement Technical data Ambient conditions 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 diagnosis It can be inserted into the sensor or the external display and adjustment unit and removed at
78. s are divided into the following categories e Failure Function check Out of specification Maintenance requirement and explained by pictographs Fig 27 Pictographs of the status messages Failure red Out of specification yellow Function check orange Maintenance blue RON 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 PAC Tware DTM or EDD Out of specification The measured value is unstable because the instrument specification is exceeded e g electronics temperature This status message is inactive by default It can be activated by the user via PACTware DTM or EDD Maintenance Due to external influences the instrument function is limited The measurement is affected but the measured value is VEGAFLEX 83 Foundation Fieldbus 57 9 Diagnostics and service Failure failure 58 VEGA 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 PAC Tware DTM or EDD The following table shows the codes and text messages of the status me
79. s the dielectric constant Diagnostics Electronics temperature Peak values Distance Hin 27 28 T Peak indicator reliab Max 28 24 T Feak values further Echo eure i 1 00 Sinulation In another window you can carry out a reset of the two peak values separately Reset peak indicator Electronics temperature Dielectric constant The menu item Echo curve shows the signal strength of the echoes over the measuring range in V The signal strength enables an evalua tion of the quality of the measurement Diagnostics Peak indicator reliab Peak values further Simulation Echo curve memory wn With the following functions you can zoom part sections of the echo curve e X Zoom Zoom function for the meas distance e Y Zoom 1 2 5 and 10x signal magnification in V e Unzoom Reset the presentation to the nominal measuring range with single magnification Echo cure Y Zoon Unzoom 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 Diagnostics Feak values further Filling height lewel Distance level Heas reliability lewel Select the requested simulation size and adjust the requested value VEGAFLEX 83 Foundation Fieldbus 41 6 Set up with the display and adjustment module 1 Diagnostics Echo curve memory Additional settings
80. ses as well as corrective measures reset delivery status be restored Code Cause Rectification Text mes sage M500 With the reset to delivery Repeat reset data into the sensor M501 Hardware error EEPROM Exchanging the electronics Error in the Send instrument for repair non active linearization table M502 Hardware error EEPROM Exchanging the electronics Error in the Send instrument for repair diagnosis memory M503 The echot noise ratio is the Check installation and Reliability too small for a reliable meas process conditions low urement Clean the antenna Change polarisation direc tion Use instrument with higher sensitivity M504 Hardware defect Check connections Error on an Exchanging the electronics device inter Send instrument for repair face VEGAFLEX 83 e Foundation Fieldbus OE v0t L N3 vecrv 44224 EN 140430 Reaction when malfunc tions occur Procedure for fault recti fication Treatment of measure ment errors 9 Diagnostics and service Code Cause Rectification Text mes sage M505 Level echo can no longer Clean the antenna No echo avail be detected Use a more suitable able antenna sensor Remove possible false echoes Optimize sensor position and orientation 9 4 Rectify faults The operator of the system is responsible for taking suitable meas ures to rectify f
81. ss are suitable for the existing process conditions These are mainly e Active measuring component e Process fitting e Process seal Process conditions are particularly e Process pressure e Process temperature e Chemical properties of the medium e Abrasion and mechanical influences You can find the specifications of the process conditions in chapter Technical data as well as on the type label 4 2 Mounting instructions Mount VEGAFLEX 83 in such a way that the distance to vessel instal lations or to the vessel wall is at least 300 mm 12 in In non metallic vessels the distance to the vessel wall should be at least 500 mm 19 7 in During operation the probe must not touch any installations or the vessel wall If necessary fasten the probe end VEGAFLEX 83 Foundation Fieldbus OE v0t L N3 vecrv 44224 EN 140430 Type of vessel 4 Mounting In vessels with conical bottom it can be advantageous to mount the sensor in the center of the vessel as measurement is then possible nearly down to the lowest point of the bottom Keep in mind that measurement all the way down to the tip of the probe may not be pos sible The exact value of the min distance lower dead band is stated in chapter Technical data Fig 4 Vessel with conical bottom Plastic vessel Glass vessel The guided microwave principle requires a metallic surface on the process fitting Therefore in plastic vessels etc
82. ssage Failure and provides information on causes as well as corrective measures Code Cause Rectification PA DevS Text mes pec sage Diagnosis F013 Sensor does not Check or correct Bit 0 no meas detect an echo during installation and or ured value operation parameter adjustment available Antenna system con Clean or exchange taminated or defective process component or antenna F017 Adjustment not within Change adjustment Bit 1 Adjustment specification according to the limit span too values difference small between min and max z 10 mm F025 Index markers are not Check linearization Bit 2 Error in the continuously rising for table lineariza example illogical value Delete table Create tion table pais new F036 Failed or interrupted Repeat software Bit 3 No op software update update erable Check electronics software version Exchanging the elec tronics Send instrument for repair F040 Hardware defect Exchanging the elec Bit 4 Error in the tronics electronics Send instrument for repair F080 General software error Disconnect operating Bit 5 voltage briefly F105 The instrument is still Wait for the end of the Bit 6 Determine in the start phase the switch on phase measured measured value could Duration depending value not yet be determined on the version and parameter adjustment up to approximately 3 min F11
83. ssel To damp process dependent measured value fluctuations set an integration time of O 999 s in this menu item If you have selected interface measurement under the menu item Application you can adjust the damping for the level and the inter face separately Integration time Level Os Integration time The default setting is a damping of O s A linearization is necessary for all vessels in which the vessel volume does not increase linearly with the level e g a horizontal cylindri cal or spherical tank when the indication or output of the volume is required Corresponding linearization curves are preprogrammed for these vessels They represent the correlation between the level percentage and vessel volume The linearization applies to the measured value indication and the current output By activating the appropriate curve the volume per centage of the vessel is displayed correctly If the volume should not be displayed in percent but e g in or kg a scaling can be also set in the menu item Display Linearization Linearization sv EE Horiz cylinder Linear Sphere Falmer Eowlus Flume Venturi trapezoidal weir Warning If a linearization curve is selected the measuring signal is no longer necessarily linear to the filling height This must be considered by the user especially when adjusting the switching point on the limit signal transmitter In the following you have to enter the v
84. stance to the interface Adjustment for the level measurement If you have selected level measurement in the previous menu then you can enter the values for the min and max adjustment The value to be entered refers to the distance from the sealing surface of the process fitting sensor reference plane to the surface of the product Adjustment for the level and interface measurement If you have selected interface measurement in the previous menu then you can enter the values for the min and max adjustment of level and interface or accept the values of the level measurement The entered value refers to the distance from the sealing surface of the process fitting sensor reference plane to the total level or interface Linearization is required if the measured value should be outputted in proportion to the volume and not the level The linearization acts identically on the level and the interface measurement You can find further linearization types in the extended adjustment If you have a non linear vessel you can select here the respective linearization curve e Linear VEGAFLEX 83 e Foundation Fieldbus O vOY L N3 vocrv 44224 EN 140430 Step 5 Sensor optimization Step 6 Additional settings 7 Setup with PACTware e Spherical tank e Horizontal cylindrical tank You must enter the following vessel dimensions with non linear condi tions e Height of the socket h e Vessel height D These settings allow you to o
85. surement e Theupper medium must not be conductive e The dielectric constant of the upper medium or the actual distance to the interface must be known input required Min dielectric con stant 1 6 You can find a list of dielectric constants on our home page www vega com e The composition of the upper medium must be stable no varying products or mixtures e The upper medium must be homogeneous no stratifications within the medium e Min thickness of the upper medium 50 mm 1 97 in e Clear separation from the lower medium emulsion phase or detri tus layer max 50 mm 1 97 in e If possible no foam on the surface Lower medium L1 e The dielectric constant must be 10 higher than the dielectric constant of the upper medium preferably electrically conductive Example upper medium dielectric constant 2 lower medium at least dielectric constant 12 Gas phase L3 e Airor gas mixture e Gas phase dependent on the application gas pahse does not always exist d2 O 10 VEGAFLEX 83 Foundation Fieldbus O TvOY L N3 vecrv 44224 EN 140430 VEGA Output signal Packaging Transport Transport inspection Storage Storage and transport temperature PLICSCOM VEGACONNECT 3 Product description The instrument is always preset to the application Level measure ment For the interface measurement you can select the requested output signal with the setup 3 3 Packaging transport and storage Your inst
86. th the extended adjustment you carry out the parameter adjust ment for the instrument via the clear menu structure in the DTM Device Type Manager This enables additional and special settings over and above those offered by quick setup Maintenance Under the menu item Maintenance you get comprehensive and important support for servicing and maintenance You can call up diagnostic functions and carry out an electronics exchange or a software update Click to the button Quick setup to start the assistant driven adjust ment for a simplified and reliable setup Device name Here you can find the instrument name You cannot change this line because the instrument name is unmodifiably saved in the instrument VEGAFLEX 83 e Foundation Fieldbus OE v0t L N3 vecrv 44224 EN 140430 Step 2 Application 7 Setup with PACTware Serial number Here you can find the serial number of your instrument You cannot change this line because the serial number is unmodifiably saved in the instrument Measurement loop name Here you can enter a suitable measurement loop name for your VE GAFLEX 83 You can enter a name with max 19 characters You can use capital and small letters as well as numbers The following special characters are also possible lt gt Probe length modified If you have modified the probe length this must be entered in the selection field e f you select No then the instrument uses automatically th
87. 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 VEGAFLEX 83 Foundation Fieldbus 55 9 Diagnostics and service Measured value memory Event memory Echo curve memory 56 VEGA 9 Diagnostics and service 9 1 Maintenance If the device is used correctly no maintenance is required in normal operation 9 2 Diagnosis memory The instrument has several memories which are available for diagno sis purposes The data remain even with voltage interruption Up to 100 000 measured values can be stored in the sensor in a ring memory Each entry contains date time as well as the respective measured value Storable values are for example Distance Filling height Percentage value Lin percent Scaled Current value Meas reliability Electronics temperature When the instrument is shipped the measured value memory is active and stores distance measurement certainty and electronics temperature every 3 minutes In Extended adjustment you can select the respective measured values The requested values and recording conditions are set via a PC with PAC Tware DTM or the control system with EDD Data are thus read out and also reset Up to 500 events are automatically stored with a time stamp in the sensor non deletable Each entr
88. the percentage value and the suitable distance value in m for the empty vessel Max adjustment interface Hin adjustment interface 100 00 e 0 00 80 mm 1000 mm Tl mm TiS mm Linearization A linearization is necessary for all vessels in which the vessel volume does not increase linearly with the level e g a horizontal cylindri cal or spherical tank when the indication or output of the volume is required Corresponding linearization curves are preprogrammed for these vessels They represent the correlation between the level percentage and vessel volume The linearization applies for the measured value indication and the current output By activating the suitable curve the percentage vessel volume is displayed correctly False signal suppression High sockets and internal vessel installations cause interfering reflec tions and can influence the measurement A false signal suppression detects marks and saves these false signals so that they are no longer taken into account for the level and interface measurement We generally recommend carrying out a false signal suppression to achieve the best possible accuracy This should be done with the lowest possible level so that all potential interfering reflections can be detected Enter the actual distance from the sensor to the product surface All interfering signals in this section are detected by the sensor and stored The instrument carries out an automatic false sign
89. tificate of Conformity in the download section of our homepage VEGAFLEX 83 Foundation Fieldbus 5 2 For your safety VEGA Electromagnetic compatibility Instruments in four wire or Ex d ia version are designed for use in an industrial environment Nevertheless electromagnetic interference from electrical conductors and radiated emissions must be taken into account as is usual with class A instruments according to EN 61326 1 If the instrument is used in a different environment the electromag netic compatibility to other instruments must be ensured by suitable measures 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 NE21 Electromagnetic compatibility of equipment e NE43 Signal level for malfunction information from measuring transducers e NE 53 Compatibility of field devices and display adjustment components e NE 107 Self monitoring and diagnosis of field devices For further information see www namur de 2 Environmental instructions Protection of the environment is one of our most important duties That is why we have introduced an environment management system with the goal of continuously improving company environmental pro tection The environment management system is ce
90. ture hd eee Dielectric constant Current wa The default setting for the displayed value 2 is the electronics tem perature The optionally integrated background lighting can be adjusted via the adjustment menu The function depends on the height of the supply voltage see Technical data VEGAFLEX 83 Foundation Fieldbus 39 6 Set up with the display and adjustment module VEGA Backlight Switched off Diagnostics Device status Switch on The lighting is switched off in delivery status In this menu item the device status is displayed Device status Peak values Distance Peak indicator reliab Peak values further Echo curuae Diagnostics Peak values The respective min and max measured value is saved in the sen Distance sor The two values are displayed in the menu item Peak values distance If you have selected interface measurement under the menu item Setup Application the peak values of the interface measurement are displayed in addition to the peak values of the level measurement Diagnostics Distance to the level Device status Hin BS mM Peak values Distance Max 265 nn Peak indicator reliab Distance to the interface Feak values further Min 132 nn Echo curve 2 322 nn m In another window you can carry out a reset of the two peak values separately Reset peak indicator Distance to the level Distance to the interface Diagnostics Peak values The respecti
91. uence on all other menu items Keep in mind that as you continue with the param eter adjustment individual menu items are only optionally available You have the option of choosing the demonstration mode This mode is only suitable for test and demonstration purposes In this mode the sensor ignores the parameters of the application and reacts immedi ately to each change Replication Application Replication Level vessel Product type Level bypass standpipe Application Interface vessel Mediun Dielectric figure Interfibypass standpipe Demonstration mode In this menu item you can define the type of medium product This menu item is only available if you have selected level measure ment under the menu item Application Replication Hedium Dielectric constant Hedium Dielectric constant Product type Water based 710 Solvents vill PG lt 3 Application lg hat E Cher mixturess 3 10 Hediurn Dielectric figure MEIG EE DR You can choose between the following medium types VEGAFLEX 83 Foundation Fieldbus 33 6 Set up with the display and adjustment module VEGA Dielectric con Type of medium Examples stant gt 10 Water based liq Acids alcalis water uids 3 10 Chemical mix Chlorobenzene nitro lacquer aniline tures isocyanate chloroform lt 3 Hydrocarbons Solvents oils liquid gas Setup Application Gas This menu item is only available if you have chos
92. uppression 12 VEGAFLEX 83 Foundation Fieldbus O vOY L N3 vecrv 44224 EN 140430 VELA 11 Supplement 0 08m 0 2m 3 15 7 874 Fig 48 Deviation VEGAFLEX 83 in rod version in water 1 Dead band no measurement possible in this area L Probe length 0 15m 0 35 m 5 906 13 78 Fig 49 Deviation VEGAFLEX 83 in rod version in oil 1 Dead band no measurement possible in this area L Probe length Repeatability lt 1 mm Variables influencing measurement accuracy Temperature drift Digital output 3 mm 10 K relating to the max measuring range or max 10 mm 0 394 in Additional deviation through electromag lt x10 mm lt 0 394 in netic interference acc to EN 61326 VEGAFLEX 83 Foundation Fieldbus 73 11 Supplement VELA Influence of the superimposed gas and pressure to the accuracy The propagation speed of the radar impulses in gas or vapour above the medium is reduced by high pressure This effect depends on the superimposed gas or vapour and is especially large at low temperatures The following table shows the resulting deviation for some typical gases and vapours The specified values refer to the distance Positive values mean that the measured distance is too large negative values that the measured distance is too small Gas phase Temperature Pressure 1 bar 14 5 psi
93. uppression with con densation contamination in the close range by editing With bulk solids use radar sen sor with purging air connection or flexible antenna cover 64 VEGAFLEX 83 Foundation Fieldbus OE v0t L N3 vecvrv 44224 EN 140430 VEGA 9 Diagnostics and service Measurement error during emptying the close range during emptying gl Fault description Error pattern Cause Rectification 6 Measured value re pa False echo larger than the level Remove false echoes in the mains unchanged in k echo close range Check Antenna must protrude out of the socket Remove contamination on the antenna Incase of interferences due to installations in the close range Change polarisation direction After removing the false ech oes the false signal suppres sion must be deleted Carry out a new false signal suppression Level echo too small emptying 7 Measured value de jumps sporadically to WD wards 100 during NO Varying condensation or con Carry out false signal suppres tamination on the antenna sion or increase false signal suppression in the close range by editing With bulk solids use radar sen sor with purging air connection or flexible antenna cover 8 Measured val Is ue fluctuates around E 10 20 96 Various echoes from an uneven Check parameter Type of product surface e g an extrac medium and adapt if
94. use an instru ment version with flange from DN 50 or place a metal sheet 6 gt 200 mm 8 in beneath the process fitting when screwing it in Make sure that the plate has direct contact with the process fitting When installing rod or cable probes in vessels without metal walls e g in plastic vessels the measured value can be influenced by strong electromagnetic fields emitted interference according to EN 61326 class A In this case use a probe with coaxial version VEGAFLEX 83 Foundation Fieldbus 15 4 Mounting Socket 16 Fig 5 Installation in non metallic vessel 1 Flange 2 Metal sheet If possible avoid sockets Mount the sensor flush with the vessel top If this is not possible use short sockets with small diameter Higher sockets or sockets with a bigger diameter can generally be used They can however increase the upper blocking distance dead band Check if this is relevant for your measurement In such cases always carry out a false signal suppression after instal lation You can find further information under Setup procedure Fig 6 Mounting socket When welding the socket make sure that the socket is flush with the vessel top VEGAFLEX 83 e Foundation Fieldbus OE v0t L N3 vecrv 44224 EN 140430 VEGA 4 Mounting Fig 7 Socket must be installed flush 1 Unfavourable installation 2 Socket flush optimum installation Welding work Before beginning the welding work remov
95. ut to determine if the data fit the sensor If the data do not fit a fault signal is triggered or the function is blocked When data are being written into the sensor the display shows which instrument type the data originate from and which TAG no this sensor had Additional adjustments In this menu item you can select the type and size of your probe from Probe type a list of all possible probes This is necessary to adapt the electronics optimally to the probe VEGAFLEX 83 Foundation Fieldbus 45 6 Set up with the display and adjustment module Additional adjustments Special parameters Info Instrument name Info Instrument version Info Factory calibration date Info Device ID Info Sensor character istics 46 Additional adjustments Reset Copy instr settings Cable zmm centr weight Cable 2mm grav weight Cable dmm centr weight Cable dmm gravity weight Probe type Special parameter HART mode In this menu item you gain access to the protected area where you can enter special parameters In exceptional cases individual parameters can be modified in order to adapt the sensor to special requirements Change the settings of the special parameters only after having con tacted our service staff Additional adjustments Copy instr settings Probe type Special parameter HART mode In this menu you read out the instrument name and the instrument serial number In this menu item the ha
96. ve min and max measured values are saved in the Measurement certainty 40 sensor The two values are displayed in the menu item Peak values measurement certainty The measurement can be influenced by the process conditions In this menu item the measurement certainty of the level measurement is displayed as percentage value The higher the value the more reli able the measurement Values gt 90 indicate reliable measurement If you have selected interface measurement under the menu item Setup Application the peak values of the interface measurement are displayed in addition to the peak values of the level measurement Diagnostics Mess reliability level Device status Hin 100 0 x Peak values Distance Max 1000 x Peak indicator reliab Meas reliability interface Feak values further Hin 599 9 Echo cure Max SEEL s In another window you can carry out a reset of the two peak values separately VEGAFLEX 83 Foundation Fieldbus O vOY L N3 vecvrv 44224 EN 140430 6 Set up with the display and adjustment module Reset peak indicator eas reliability level Meas reliab interf ace Diagnostics Peak values The respective min and max measured values are saved in the Additional Diagnostics Echo curve Diagnosis Simulation sensor The values are displayed in the menu item Peak values Ad ditional This menu item displays the peak values of the electronics tempera ture as well a
97. y and adjustment module Confirm selected menu Edit parameter Save value e gt key Presentation change measured value Select list entry Select editing position e key Change value of the parameter e ESC key Interrupt input Jump to next higher menu The sensor is adjusted via the four keys of the display and adjust ment module The LC display indicates the individual menu items The functions of the individual keys are shown in the above illustration Approx 10 minutes after the last pressing of a key an automatic reset to measured value indication is triggered Any values not confirmed with OK will not be saved After switching on the VEGAFLEX 83 carries out a short self test where the device software is checked The output signal transmits a fault signal during the switch on phase The following information is displayed on the display and adjustment module during the startup procedure e Instrument type e Device name e Software version SW Ver e Hardware version HW Ver With the gt key you can move between three different indication modes In the first view the selected measured value is displayed in large digits In the second view the selected measured value and a correspond ing bar graph presentation are displayed In the third view the selected measured value as well as a second selectable value e g the temperature are displayed 1666 1666
98. y contains date time event type event description and value Event types are for example e Modification of a parameter e Switch on and switch off times e Status messages according to NE 107 e Error messages according to NE 107 The data are read out via a PC with PACTware DTM or the control system with EDD The echo curves are stored with date and time and the corresponding echo data The memory is divided into two sections Echo curve of the setup This is used as reference echo curve for the measurement conditions during setup Changes in the measure ment conditions during operation or buildup on the sensor can thus be recognized The echo curve of the setup is stored via e PC with PACTware DTM e Control system with EDD VEGAFLEX 83 e Foundation Fieldbus OE v0t L N3 vecrv 44224 EN 140430 Status messages 9 Diagnostics and service e Display and adjustment module Further echo curves Up to 10 echo curves can be stored in a ring buffer in this memory section Further echo curves are stored via e PC with PACTware DTM e Control system with EDD e Display and adjustment module 9 3 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 message
99. you have selected No you can enter the adjustment for the inter face separately Enter the requested percentage value Max adjustment interface Max adjustment interface E100 00 10 00 10 00 LL 1 1 1 RI For the full vessel enter the distance value in m matching the per centage value VEGAFLEX 83 Foundation Fieldbus 35 6 Set up with the display and adjustment module VEGA Setup Min adjustment Interface Setup False signal sup pression 36 bale ae This menu item is only available if you have selected interface meas urement under the menu item Application If you have selected Yes in the previous menu item accept adjustment of the level measure ment the current setting will be displayed Adjustment interface Hin adjustment interface Max adjustment interface m 0 00 Min adjustment interface 1000 mm 718 mmn If you have selected No you can enter the adjustment for the inter face measurement separately Hin adjustment interface Hin adjustment interface 000 00 10 00 110 00 Leif 101 1 Enter the respective distance value in m for the empty vessel cor responding to the percentage value The following circumstances cause interfering reflections and can influence the measurement e High sockets e Vessel installations such as struts Note A false signal suppression detects marks and saves these false signals so that they are no longer taken into account

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