Vega VEGAPULS 11 User manual
Operating Instructions
Radar sensor for continuous level
measurement
VEGAPULS 11
Two-wire 4 … 20 mA
Document ID: 58350
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Contents
VEGAPULS 11 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA
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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 Mode of operation - Radar signal ..................................................................................... 6
2.6 Installation and operation in the USA and Canada ........................................................... 6
3 Product description ................................................................................................................. 7
3.1 Conguration.................................................................................................................... 7
3.2 Principle of operation........................................................................................................ 9
3.3 Adjustment ....................................................................................................................... 9
3.4 Packaging, transport and storage..................................................................................... 9
3.5 Accessories.................................................................................................................... 10
4 Mounting................................................................................................................................. 11
4.1 General instructions ....................................................................................................... 11
4.2 Mounting instructions ..................................................................................................... 11
4.3 Measurement setup - Flow............................................................................................. 17
5 Connecting to power supply................................................................................................. 20
5.1 Preparing the connection ............................................................................................... 20
5.2 Connecting..................................................................................................................... 21
5.3 Wiring plan ..................................................................................................................... 23
5.4 Switch-on phase............................................................................................................. 23
6 Access protection.................................................................................................................. 24
6.1 Bluetooth radio interface ................................................................................................ 24
6.2 Protection of the parameterization.................................................................................. 24
6.3 Storing the codes in myVEGA........................................................................................ 25
7 Setup with smartphone/tablet (Bluetooth).......................................................................... 26
7.1 Preparations................................................................................................................... 26
7.2 Connecting..................................................................................................................... 26
7.3 Parameter adjustment .................................................................................................... 27
8 Setup with PC/notebook (Bluetooth)................................................................................... 28
8.1 Preparations................................................................................................................... 28
8.2 Connecting..................................................................................................................... 28
8.3 Parameter adjustment .................................................................................................... 29
9 Adjustment menu................................................................................................................... 30
9.1 Menu overview ............................................................................................................... 30
9.2 Description of the applications ....................................................................................... 32
10 Diagnostics and servicing .................................................................................................... 36
10.1 Maintenance .................................................................................................................. 36
10.2 Rectify faults................................................................................................................... 36
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10.3 Diagnosis, fault messages ............................................................................................. 37
10.4 Status messages according to NE 107 .......................................................................... 37
10.5 Treatment of measurement errors .................................................................................. 39
10.6 Software update ............................................................................................................. 43
10.7 How to proceed if a repair is necessary.......................................................................... 44
11 Dismount................................................................................................................................. 45
11.1 Dismounting steps.......................................................................................................... 45
11.2 Disposal ......................................................................................................................... 45
12 Certicatesandapprovals.................................................................................................... 46
12.1 Radio licenses................................................................................................................ 46
12.2 Conformity...................................................................................................................... 46
12.3 NAMUR recommendations ............................................................................................ 46
12.4 Environment management system ................................................................................. 46
13 Supplement ............................................................................................................................ 47
13.1 Technical data ................................................................................................................ 47
13.2 Dimensions .................................................................................................................... 53
13.3 Industrial property rights................................................................................................. 54
13.4 Licensing information for open source software ............................................................. 54
13.5 Trademark ...................................................................................................................... 54
Safety instructions for Ex areas:
TakenoteoftheExspecicsafetyinstructionsforExapplications.
These instructions are attached as documents to each instrument
with Ex approval and are part of the operating instructions.
Editing status: 2022-10-26
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1 About this document
VEGAPULS 11 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA
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1 About this document
1.1 Function
This instruction provides all the information you need for mounting,
connection and setup as well as important instructions for mainte-
nance,faultrectication,theexchangeofpartsandthesafetyofthe
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.
Thecontentsofthismanualmustbemadeavailabletothequalied
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, note, tip: This symbol indicates helpful additional infor-
mation and tips for successful work.
Note: This symbol indicates notes to prevent failures, malfunctions,
damage to devices or plants.
Caution: Non-observance of the information marked with this symbol
may result in personal injury.
Warning: Non-observance of the information marked with this symbol
may result in serious or fatal personal injury.
Danger: Non-observance of the information marked with this symbol
results in serious or fatal personal injury.
Ex applications
This symbol indicates special instructions for Ex applications.
• List
The dot set in front indicates a list with no implied sequence.
1 Sequence of actions
Numbers set in front indicate successive steps in a procedure.
Disposal
This symbol indicates special instructions for disposal.
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2 For your safety
2.1 Authorised personnel
All operations described in this documentation must be carried out
onlybytrained,qualiedpersonnelauthorisedbytheplantoperator.
During work on and with the device, the required personal protective
equipment must always be worn.
2.2 Appropriate use
VEGAPULS 11 is a sensor for continuous level measurement.
Youcannddetailedinformationabouttheareaofapplicationin
chapter " Product description".
Operational reliability is ensured only if the instrument is properly
usedaccordingtothespecicationsintheoperatinginstructions
manual as well as possible supplementary instructions.
2.3 Warning about incorrect use
Inappropriate or incorrect use of this product can give rise to applica-
tion-specichazards,e.g.vesseloverllthroughincorrectmounting
or adjustment. Damage to property and persons or environmental
contamination can result. Also, the protective characteristics of the
instrument can be impaired.
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
technicallyawlessandreliablecondition.Theoperatorisresponsi-
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.
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-
traryconversionsormodicationsareexplicitlyforbidden.Forsafety
reasons,onlytheaccessoryspeciedbythemanufacturermustbe
used.
To avoid any danger, the safety approval markings and safety tips on
the device must also be observed.
The low transmitting power of the radar sensor is far below the inter-
nationally approved limits. No health impairments are to be expected
with intended use.The band range of the measuring frequency can
be found in chapter " Technical data".
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2.5 Mode of operation - Radar signal
Countryspecicsettingsfortheradarsignalsaredeterminedviathe
mode.The operating mode must be set in the operating menu via the
respective operating tool at the beginning of the setup.
Caution:
Operating the device without selecting the relevant mode constitutes
a violation of the regulations of the radio approvals of the respective
country.
2.6 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.
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3 Product description
3.1 Conguration
The scope of delivery encompasses:
• Radar sensor
• Information sheet " Documents and software" with:
– Instrument serial number
– QR code with link for direct scanning
• Information sheet " PINs and Codes" (with Bluetooth versions)
with:
– Bluetooth access code
• Information sheet " Access protection" (with Bluetooth versions)
with:
– Bluetooth access code
– Emergency Bluetooth unlock code
– Emergency device code
The further scope of delivery encompasses:
• Documentation
– Ex-specic"Safety instructions" (with Ex versions)
– Radio licenses
– Ifnecessary,furthercerticates
Information:
Optional instrument features are also described in this operating
instructions manual.The respective scope of delivery results from the
orderspecication.
This operating instructions manual applies to the following instrument
versions:
• Hardware version from 1.3.1
• Software version from 1.2.2
Scope of delivery
Scope of this operating
instructions
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2
3
Fig. 1: Components of VEGAPULS 11
1 Radar antenna
2 Processtting
3 Process seal
4 Electronics housing
5 Ventilation/pressure compensation
Thetypelabelcontainsthemostimportantdataforidenticationand
use of the instrument.
0044
VEGAPULS 3. RA - 222 22N 123
s/n 12345678
12...35V 4...20mA HART
IP66/IP67, TYPE 4x
0...15m
123456
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4
5
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2
3
www.vega.com
D-77761 SCHILTACH,
Made in Germany
MWP 3bar (300kPa)
PVDF
L=5m
1½ NPT / 1 NPT
Fig. 2: Layout of the type label (example)
1 Instrument type
2 Field for approvals
3 Technical data
4 QR code for device documentation
5 Bluetooth access code
6 Order number
Move to " www.vega.com"andenterinthesearcheldtheserial
number of your instrument.
Thereyoucanndthefollowinginformationabouttheinstrument:
• Order data
• Documentation
• Software
Alternatively,youcanndallviayoursmartphone:
• Scan the QR-code on the type label of the device or
• Enter serial number manually in the VEGA Tools app (available
free of charge in the respective stores)
Constituent parts
Type label
Documents and software
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3.2 Principle of operation
VEGAPULS 11 is a radar sensor for non-contact, continuous level
measurement. It is suitable for liquids and solids in practically all
industries.
The instrument emits a continuous, frequency-modulated radar signal
throughitsantenna.Theemittedsignalisreectedbythemedium
andreceivedbytheantennaasanechowithmodiedfrequency.The
frequency change is proportional to the distance and is converted into
the level.
3.3 Adjustment
Devices with integrated Bluetooth module can be adjusted wirelessly
via standard adjustment tools:
• Smartphone/tablet (iOS or Android operating system)
• PC/notebook with Bluetooth USB adapter (Windows operating
system)
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Fig. 3: Wireless connection to standard operating devices with integrated
Bluetooth LE
1 Sensor
2 Smartphone/Tablet
3 Bluetooth USB adapter
4 PC/Notebook
3.4 Packaging, transport and storage
Your instrument was protected by packaging during transport. Its
capacity to handle normal loads during transport is assured by a test
based on ISO 4180.
The packaging consists of environment-friendly, recyclable card-
board. 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.
Application area
Functional principle
Wireless adjustment
Packaging
Transport
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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 moisture 20 … 85 %
3.5 Accessories
Screwedangesareavailableindierentversionsaccordingtothe
following standards: DIN 2501, EN 1092-1, BS 10, ASME B 16.5,
JIS B 2210-1984, GOST 12821-80.
Welded sockets are used to connect the devices to the process.
Threaded and hygienic adapters enable simple adaptation of devices
withstandardthreadedttingstoprocess-sidehygieneconnections.
The mounting accessories are used for stable mounting of the device
at the measuring point. The parts are available in various versions and
sizes.
Transport inspection
Storage
Storage and transport
temperature
Flanges
Welded socket, threaded
and hygienic adapter
Mounting strap
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