Vega VEGASON 61 Operating instructions

Operating Instructions

Ultrasonic sensor for continuous level

measurement

VEGASON 61

Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART

Document ID: 28775

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Contents

1 About this document ............................................................................................................... 4

1.1 Function ........................................................................................................................... 4

1.2 Target group ..................................................................................................................... 4

1.3 Symbols used................................................................................................................... 4

2 For your safety ......................................................................................................................... 5

2.1 Authorised personnel ....................................................................................................... 5

2.2 Appropriate use ................................................................................................................ 5

2.3 Warning about incorrect use ............................................................................................. 5

2.4 General safety instructions ............................................................................................... 5

2.5 Safety label on the instrument .......................................................................................... 6

2.6 EU conformity ................................................................................................................... 6

2.7 FulllmentofNAMURrecommendations ......................................................................... 6

2.8 Installation and operation in the USA and Canada ........................................................... 6

2.9 Environmental instructions ............................................................................................... 6

3 Product description ................................................................................................................. 8

3.1 Conguration

.................................................................................................................... 8

3.2 Principle of operation........................................................................................................ 9

3.3 Packaging, transport and storage ..................................................................................... 9

3.4 Accessories and replacement parts ............................................................................... 10

4 Mounting ................................................................................................................................. 12

4.1 General instructions ....................................................................................................... 12

4.2 Mountinginstructions ..................................................................................................... 14

5 Connecting to power supply ................................................................................................. 21

5.1 Preparing the connection ............................................................................................... 21

5.2 Connection procedure .................................................................................................... 22

5.3 Wiring plan, single chamber housing.............................................................................. 23

5.4 Wiring plan, double chamber housing ............................................................................ 24

5.5 Wiring plan - version IP 66/IP 68 (1 bar) ......................................................................... 26

5.6 Switch-on phase............................................................................................................. 27

6 Set up with the display and adjustment module PLICSCOM ............................................ 28

6.1 Insert display and adjustment module ............................................................................ 28

6.2 Adjustment system ......................................................................................................... 29

6.3 Setup steps .................................................................................................................... 30

6.4 Menuschematic ............................................................................................................. 42

6.9 Saving the parameterisation data ................................................................................... 43

7 Set up with PACTware and other adjustment programs .................................................... 44

7.1 Connect the PC via VEGACONNECT ............................................................................ 44

7.2 Parameter adjustment with PACTware ............................................................................ 45

7.3 ParameteradjustmentwithAMS™andPDM ................................................................. 46

7.4 Saving the parameterisation data ................................................................................... 47

8 Maintenanceandfaultrectication ...................................................................................... 48

8.1 Maintenance

.................................................................................................................. 48

8.2 Rectify faults ................................................................................................................... 48

8.3 Exchanging the electronics module ................................................................................ 49

8.4 Software update ............................................................................................................. 50

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8.5 How to proceed if a repair is necessary .......................................................................... 50

9 Dismount................................................................................................................................. 51

9.1 Dismounting steps.......................................................................................................... 51

9.2 Disposal ......................................................................................................................... 51

10 Supplement ............................................................................................................................ 52

10.1 Technical data ................................................................................................................ 52

10.2 Dimensions .................................................................................................................... 57

10.3 Industrial property rights ................................................................................................. 59

10.4 Trademark ...................................................................................................................... 59

Safety instructions for Ex areas

TakenoteoftheExspecicsafetyinstructionsforExapplications.

These instructions are attached as documents to each instrument

with Ex approval and are part of the operating instructions.

Editing status: 2019-03-12

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1 About this document

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1 About this document

1.1 Function

This operating instructions provides all the information you need for

mounting, connection and setup as well as important instructions for

maintenance,faultrectication,theexchangeofpartsandthesafety

of the user. Please read this information 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 personnel.

Thecontentsofthismanualmustbemadeavailabletothequalied

personnel and implemented.

1.3 Symbols used

Document ID

This symbol on the front page of this instruction refers to the Docu-

ment ID. By entering the Document ID on www.vega.com you will

reach the document download.

Information, tip, note

This symbol indicates helpful additional information.

Caution: If this warning is ignored, faults or malfunctions can result.

Warning: If this warning is ignored, injury to persons and/or serious

damage to the instrument can result.

Danger: If this warning is ignored, serious injury to persons and/or

destruction of the instrument can result.

Ex applications

This symbol indicates special instructions for Ex applications.

•

List

The dot set in front indicates a list with no implied sequence.

→

Action

This arrow indicates a single action.

1 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.

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2 For your safety

2.1 Authorised personnel

All operations described in this documentation must be carried out

onlybytrained,qualied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

VEGASON 61 is a sensor for continuous level measurement.

Youcannd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specicationsintheoperatinginstructions

manual as well as possible supplementary instructions.

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modicationsareexplicitlyforbidden.

2.3 Warning about incorrect use

Inappropriate or incorrect use of the instrument can give rise to

application-specichazards,e.g.vesseloverllordamagetosystem

components through incorrect mounting or adjustment. Thus dam-

age to property, to persons or environmental contamination can be

caused. Also the protective characteristics of the instrument can be

inuenced.

2.4 General safety instructions

This is a state-of-the-art instrument complying with all prevailing

regulations and directives. The instrument must only be operated in a

technicallyawlessandreliablecondition.Theoperatorisresponsi-

ble for the trouble-free operation of the instrument. When measuring

aggressive or corrosive media that can cause a dangerous situation

if the instrument malfunctions, the operator has to implement suitable

measures to make sure the instrument is functioning properly.

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modicationsareexplicitlyforbidden.Forsafety

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reasons,onlytheaccessoryspeciedbythemanufacturermustbe

used.

To avoid any danger, the safety approval markings and safety tips on

the device must also be observed and their meaning read in this oper-

ating instructions manual.

2.5 Safety label on the instrument

The safety approval markings and safety tips on the device must be

observed.

2.6 EU conformity

ThedevicefullsthelegalrequirementsoftheapplicableEUdirec-

tives.ByaxingtheCEmarking,weconrmtheconformityofthe

instrument with these directives.

YoucanndtheEUconformitydeclarationonourwebsiteunder

www.vega.com/downloads.

2.7 Fulllmentof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eldinstrumentation.

ThedevicefullstherequirementsofthefollowingNAMURrecom-

mendations:

•

NE 21: 2012 – Electromagnetic compatibility of equipment

•

NE 43 – Signal level for fault information from measuring transduc-

ers

•

NE53–Compatibilityofelddevicesanddisplay/adjustment

components

For further information see www.namur.de.

2.8 Installation and operation in the USA and

Canada

This information is only valid for USA and Canada. Hence the follow-

ing text is only available in the English language.

Installations in the US shall comply with the relevant requirements of

the National Electrical Code (ANSI/NFPA 70).

Installations in Canada shall comply with the relevant requirements of

the Canadian Electrical Code.

2.9 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certiedaccording

to DIN EN ISO 14001.

Pleasehelpusfullthisobligationbyobservingtheenvironmental

instructions in this manual:

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Chapter "Packaging, transport and storage"

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Chapter "Disposal"

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3.1 Conguration

The scope of delivery encompasses:

•

Ultrasonic sensor

•

Documentation

– Quick setup guide VEGASON 61

– Instructions for optional instrument features

– Ex-specic"Safety instructions" (with Ex versions)

– Ifnecessary,furthercerticates

Information:

Optional instrument features are also described in this operating

instructions manual. The respective scope of delivery results from the

orderspecication.

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Fig. 1: VEGASON 61, version with plastic housing

1 Housing cover with integrated PLICSCOM (optional)

2 Housing with electronics, optionally available with plug connector

3 Processttingwithtransducer

The VEGASON 61 consists of the components:

•

Transducer with integrated temperature sensor

•

Housing with electronics, optionally available with plug connector

•

Housing cover, optionally available with display and adjustment

modulePLICSCOM

Thecomponentsareavailableindierentversions.

Thetypelabelcontainsthemostimportantdataforidenticationand

use of the instrument:

•

Instrument type

•

Article and serial number device

•

Article numbers, documentation

Scope of delivery

Constituent parts

Type label

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Technical data: For example approvals, process temperature,

processtting/material,signaloutput,voltagesupply,protection

•

SILidentication(withSILratingexworks)

With the serial number, you can access the delivery data of the instru-

ment via "www.vega.com", "Search".Youcanndtheserialnumber

on the inside of the instrument as well as on the type label on the

outside.

This operating instructions manual applies to the following instrument

versions:

•

Hardware version from 2.0.0

•

Software version from 3.9

3.2 Principle of operation

VEGASON 61 is an ultrasonic sensor for continuous level measure-

ment. It is suitable for liquids and solids in virtually all industries,

particularly in the water and waste water industry.

The transducer of the ultrasonic sensor transmits short ultrasonic

pulsestothemeasuredproduct.Thesepulsesarereectedby

product surface and received back by the transducer as echoes.

The running time of the ultrasonic pulses from emission to reception

is proportional to the distance and hence the level. The determined

level is converted into an appropriate output signal and outputted as

measured value.

4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire electronics for voltage supply and meas-

ured value transmission on the same cable.

Thesupplyvoltagerangecandierdependingontheinstrument

version.

Thedataforpowersupplyarespeciedinchapter"Technical data".

The backlight of the display and adjustment module is powered by

the sensor. The prerequisite for this is a supply voltage at a certain

level.Theexactvoltagespecicationsarestatedinchapter"Technical

data".

Theoptionalheatingrequiresitsownvoltagesupply.Youcannd

further details in the supplementary instructions manual "Heating for

display and adjustment module".

This function is generally not available for approved instruments.

3.3 Packaging, transport and storage

Your instrument was protected by packaging during transport. Its

capacity to handle normal loads during transport is assured by a test

based on ISO 4180.

The packaging of standard 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.

Scope of this operating

instructions

Application area

Functional principle

V

oltage supply

Packaging

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Transport must be carried out in due consideration of the notes on the

transport packaging. Nonobservance of these instructions can cause

damage to the device.

The delivery must be checked for completeness and possible transit

damage immediately at receipt. Ascertained transit damage or con-

cealed defects must be appropriately dealt with.

Up to the time of installation, the packages must be left closed and

stored according to the orientation and storage markings on the

outside.

Unless otherwise indicated, the packages must be stored only under

the following conditions:

•

Not in the open

•

Dry and dust free

•

Not exposed to corrosive media

•

Protected against solar radiation

•

Avoiding mechanical shock and vibration

•

Storage and transport temperature see chapter "Supplement -

Technical data - Ambient conditions"

•

Relative humidity 20 … 85 %

With instrument weights of more than 18 kg (39.68 lbs) suitable and

approved equipment must be used for lifting and carrying.

3.4 Accessories and replacement parts

ThedisplayandadjustmentmodulePLICSCOMisusedformeasured

value indication, adjustment and diagnosis.

The integrated Bluetooth module (optional) enables wireless adjust-

ment via standard adjustment devices.

The interface adapter VEGACONNECT enables the connection of

communication-capable instruments to the USB interface of a PC.

The VEGADIS 81 is an external display and adjustment unit for VEGA

plics

®

sensors.

VEGADIS 82 is suitable for measured value indication and adjustment

of sensors with HART protocol. It is looped into the 4 … 20 mA/HART

signal cable.

ThePLICSMOBILET81isanexternalGSM/GPRS/UMTSradiounit

for transmission of measured values and for remote parameter adjust-

ment of HART sensors.

The protective cover protects the sensor housing against soiling and

intense heat from solar radiation.

Transport

Transpor

t inspection

Storage

Storage and transport

temperature

Lifting and carrying

PLICSCOM

VEGACONNECT

VEGADIS 81

VEGADIS 82

PLICSMOBILE T81

Protective cover

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Screwedangesareavailableindierentversionsaccordingtothe

followingstandards:DIN2501,EN1092-1,BS10,ASMEB16.5,

JIS B 2210-1984, GOST 12821-80.

Flanges

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4 Mounting

4.1 General instructions

Makesurethatallpartsoftheinstrumentcomingindirectcontact

with the process, especially the sensor element, process seal and

processtting,aresuitablefortheexistingprocessconditions,such

as process pressure, process temperature as well as the chemical

properties of the medium.

Youcanndthespecicationsinchapter"Technical data" and on the

nameplate.

The instrument is suitable for standard and extended ambient condi-

tions acc. to DIN/EN/IEC/ANSI/ISA/UL/CSA 61010-1.

Select an installation position you can easily reach for mounting and

connectingaswellaslaterretrottingofadisplayandadjustment

module. The housing can be rotated by 330° without the use of any

tools. You can also install the display and adjustment module in four

dierentpositions(eachdisplacedby90°).

Use the recommended cables (see chapter "Connecting to power

supply") and tighten the cable gland.

You can give your instrument additional protection against moisture

penetration by leading the connection cable downward in front of the

cablegland.Rainandcondensationwatercanthusdraino.This

applies mainly to outdoor mounting as well as installation in areas

where high humidity is expected (e.g. through cleaning processes) or

on cooled or heated vessels.

To maintain the housing protection, make sure that the housing lid is

closed during operation and locked, if necessary.

Makesurethatthedegreeofcontaminationspeciedinchapter

"Technical data" meets the existing ambient conditions.

Fig. 2: Measures against moisture ingress

Metric threads

In the case of instrument housings with metric thread, the cable

glands are screwed in at the factory. They are sealed with plastic

plugs as transport protection.

You have to remove these plugs before electrical connection.

Suitability for the process

conditions

Suitability for the ambient

conditions

Installation position

Moisture

Cableentries-NPT

thread

Cable glands

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NPTthread

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

free openings for the cable glands are therefore covered with red dust

protection 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 reference plane for the measuring range is the lower edge of the

transducer.

Makesurethataminimumdistancefromthereferenceplane-the

so-calleddeadzone,inwhichmeasurementisnotpossible-is

maintained.Theexactvalueofthedeadzoneisstatedinchapter

"Technical data".

1

2

Fig. 3: Minimum distance to the max. level

1 Dead zone

2 Reference plane

Information:

If the medium reaches the transducer, buildup can form on it and

cause faulty measurements later on.

1 32

100%

0%

Fig. 4: Measuring range (operating range) and max. measuring distance

1 full

2 empty (max. measuring distance)

3 Measuring range

Referenceplanefor

measuring range

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GaugepressureinthevesseldoesnotinuenceVEGASON61.Low

pressure or vacuum does, however, damp the ultrasonic pulses. This

inuencesthemeasuringresult,particularlyifthelevelisverylow.

Withpressuresunder-0.2bar(-20kPa)youshoulduseadierent

measuring principle, e.g. radar or guided radar (TDR).

4.2 Mounting instructions

Screw VEGASON 61 into the mounting socket with an appropriate

spannerappliedtothehexagonoftheprocesstting.Max.torquesee

chapter "Technical data".

Warning:

The housing must not be used to screw the instrument in! Applying

tightening force can damage internal parts of the housing.

When mounting the sensor, keep a distance of at least 200 mm

(7.874 in) to the vessel wall. If the sensor is installed in the center of

dished or round vessel tops, multiple echoes can arise. These can,

however, be suppressed by an appropriate adjustment (see chapter

"Setup").

1

2

> 200 mm

Fig. 5: Mounting on round vessel tops

1 Reference plane

2 Vessel center or symmetry axis

If this distance cannot be maintained, a false signal suppression

should be carried out during setup. This applies particularly if buildup

on the vessel wall is expected. In such cases, we recommend repeat-

ing the false signal suppression at a later date with existing buildup.

In vessels with conical bottom it can be advantageous to mount the

sensor in the centre of the vessel, as measurement is then possible

down to the bottom.

Pressure/Vacuum

Scr

ewing in

Installation position

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Fig. 6: Vessel with conical bottom

Socket pieces should be dimensioned so that the lower end of the

transducer protrudes at least 10 mm (0.394 in) out of the socket.

ca. 10 mm

Fig. 7: Recommended socket mounting

Ifthereectivepropertiesofthemediumaregood,youcanmount

VEGASON 61 on sockets which are higher than the length of the

transducer.Youwillndrecommendedvaluesforsocketheightsinthe

following illustration. The socket end should be smooth and burr-free,

if possible also rounded. Carry out a false signal suppression.

Mounting socket

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h

d

h

80 mm/3"

100 mm/4"

150 mm/6"

300 mm/12"

400 mm/16"

d

Fig. 8: Deviating socket dimensions

In liquids, direct the sensor as perpendicular as possible to the prod-

uct surface to achieve optimum measurement results.

Fig. 9: Alignment in liquids

To reduce the min. distance to the medium, you can also mount VE-

GASON61withabeamdeector.Bydoingthis,itispossibletollthe

vessel nearly to maximum. Such an arrangement is suitable primarily

foropenvesselssuchase.g.overowbasins.

~200

~400x400

45°

Fig.10:Beamdeector

The ultrasonic sensor should be installed at a location where no

installations cross the ultrasonic beam.

Vessel installations such as for example, ladders, limit switches, heat-

ing spirals, struts etc. can cause false echoes that interfere with the

usefulecho.Makesurewhenplanningyourmeasuringsitethatthe

ultrasonic signals have a "clear view" to the measured product.

In case of existing vessel installations, a false signal suppression

should be carried out during setup.

Sensor orientation

Vessel installations

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If large vessel installations such as struts or supports cause false

echoes, these can be attenuated through supplementary measures.

Small,inclinedsheetmetalorplasticbaesabovetheinstallations

scatter the ultrasonic signals and avoid direct false echoes.

α

Fig.11:Coverat,large-areaproleswithdeectors

If there are agitators in the vessel, a false signal suppression should

be carried out with the agitators in motion. This ensures that the

interferingreectionsfromtheagitatorsaresavedwiththebladesin

dierentpositions.

Fig. 12: Agitators

Donotmounttheinstrumentsinorabovethellingstream.Makesure

thatyoudetecttheproductsurface,nottheinowingproduct.

Agitators

Inowingmedium

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Fig.13:Inowingliquid

Throughtheactionoflling,stirringandotherprocessesinthevessel,

dense foams which considerably damp the emitted signals may form

on the product surface.

If foams are causing measurement errors, the sensor should be used

in a standpipe or, alternatively, the more suitable guided radar sen-

sors (TDR) should be used.

Guidedwaveradarisunaectedbyfoamgenerationandisparticu-

larly suitable for such applications.

If there are strong air currents in the vessel, e.g. due to strong winds

in outdoor installations or air turbulence, e.g. by cyclone extraction

youshouldmountVEGASON61inastandpipeoruseadierent

measuring principle, e.g. radar or guided radar (TDR).

Byusingastandpipe(surgeorbypasstube),theinuenceofvessel

installations, foam generation and turbulence is excluded.

Standpipes must extend all the way down to the requested min. level,

as measurement is only possible within the tube.

Foam

Air turbulences

Standpipe measurement

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max.

min.

1

Fig. 14: Standpipe in the tank

1 Vent hole: ø 5 … 10 mm (0.197 … 0.394 in)

VEGASON 61 can be used from tube diameters of 40 mm (1.575 in).

Avoid large gaps and thick welding joints when connecting the tubes.

Generally carry out a false signal suppression.

Measurementinastandpipeisnotrecommendedforextremely

adhesive products.

Theshortexamplesgiveyouintroductoryinformationonow

measurement.Detailedplanninginformationisavailablefromume

manufacturers and in special literature.

3 ... 4 h

max

≥ 50 mm

90°

2

3

1

h

max

d

min

≥ 2 mm x h

max

90°

42 3

Fig. 15: Flow measurement with rectangular overfall: d

min.

= min. distance of

the sensor (see chapter "Technical data"); h

max.

=max.llingoftherectangular

spillway

1 Overoworice(sideview)

2 Headwater

3 Tailwater

4 Overfallorice(viewfromtailwater)

In general, the following points must be observed:

•

Install the sensor on the headwater side

Flow measurement with

rectangular ov

erfall

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•

Installationinthecentreoftheumeandverticaltotheliquid

surface

•

Distancetotheoverfallorice

•

Distanceoforiceopeningaboveground

•

Min.distanceoftheoriceopeningtotailwater

•

Min.distanceofthesensortomax.storagelevel

2

3 ... 4 x h

max

90°

h

max

d

B

1

Fig.16:FlowmeasurementwithKhafagi-Venturiume:d=Min.distancetosen-

sor; h

max.

=max.llingoftheume;B=tightestconstrictionintheume

1 Position sensor

2 Venturiume

In general, the following points must be observed:

•

Installation of the sensor at the inlet side

•

Installationinthecentreoftheumeandverticaltotheliquid

surface

•

DistancetotheVenturiume

•

Min.distanceofthesensortomax.storagelevel

Flow measurement with

KhafagiVenturiume

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