Vega VEGAPULS 61 User manual
Quick setup guide
Radar sensor for continuous level
measurement of liquids
VEGAPULS 61
Modbus and Levelmaster protocol
Approval according to LPR radio standard
Document ID: 47108
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Contents
VEGAPULS 61 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol
47108-EN-180710
Contents
1 For your safety ......................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Authorised personnel ....................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Appropriate use................................................................................................................ 3
1.3 Warning about incorrect use............................................................................................. 3
1.4 General safety instructions............................................................................................... 3
1.5 EU conformity................................................................................................................... 4
1.6 NAMUR recommendations .............................................................................................. 4
1.7 Radio license for Europe .................................................................................................. 4
1.8 Environmental instructions ............................................................................................... 5
2 Product description ................................................................................................................. 6
2.1 Conguration.................................................................................................................... 6
3 Mounting................................................................................................................................... 7
3.1 Collaroradapterange.................................................................................................... 7
3.2 Mounting preparations, mounting strap............................................................................ 7
3.3 Mounting instructions ....................................................................................................... 8
4 Connecting to power supply and bus system .................................................................... 10
4.1 Connecting..................................................................................................................... 10
4.2 Wiring plan ..................................................................................................................... 11
5 Set up the sensor with the display and adjustment module............................................. 13
5.1 Insert display and adjustment module............................................................................ 13
5.2 Parameter adjustment .................................................................................................... 13
5.3 Menu overview ............................................................................................................... 16
6 Supplement ............................................................................................................................ 18
6.1 Technical data ................................................................................................................ 18
Information:
This quick setup guide enables quick setup and commissioning of
your instrument.
Youcanndsupplementaryinformationinthecorresponding,more
detailed Operating Instructions Manual as well as the Safety Manual
thatcomeswithinstrumentswithSILqualication.Thesemanualsare
available in the download area of "www.vega.com".
Operating instructions VEGAPULS 61 - Modbus and Level-
master protocol - Approval according to LPR radio standard;
Document-ID 41717
Editing status of the quick setup guide: 2018-07-05
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1 For your safety
VEGAPULS 61 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol
47108-EN-180710
1 For your safety
1.1 Authorised personnel
All operations described in this documentation 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.
1.2 Appropriate use
VEGAPULS 61 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.
1.3 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.
1.4 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.
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-
traryconversionsormodicationsareexplicitlyforbidden.Forsafety
reasons,onlytheaccessoryspeciedbythemanufacturermustbe
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.
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Depending on the instrument version, the emitting frequencies are in
the C, K or W band range. The low emission power is far below the
internationally approved limit values. When used correctly, the device
poses no danger to health.
1.5 EU conformity
ThedevicefullsthelegalrequirementsoftheapplicableEUdirec-
tives.ByaxingtheCEmarking,weconrmtheconformityofthe
instrument with these directives.
YoucanndtheEUconformitydeclarationonourwebsiteunder
www.vega.com/downloads.
Electromagnetic compatibility
Instrumentsinfour-wireorEx-d-iaversionaredesignedforuseinan
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.Iftheinstrumentisusedinadierentenvironment,theelectromag-
netic compatibility to other instruments must be ensured by suitable
measures.
1.6 NAMUR recommendations
NAMUR is the automation technology user association in the process
industry in Germany. The published NAMUR recommendations are
acceptedasthestandardineldinstrumentation.
ThedevicefullstherequirementsofthefollowingNAMURrecom-
mendations:
• NE 21 – Electromagnetic compatibility of equipment
• NE53–Compatibilityofelddevicesanddisplay/adjustment
components
• NE107-Self-monitoringanddiagnosisofelddevices
For further information see www.namur.de.
1.7 Radio license for Europe
The instrument was tested according to the latest issue of the follow-
ingharmonizedstandards:
• EN 302372 - Tank Level Probing Radar
• EN 302729 - Level Probing Radar
It is hence approved for use inside and outside closed vessels in
countries of the EU.
Use is also approved in EFTA countries, provided the respective
standards have been implemented.
Foroperationinsideofclosedvessels,pointsatofinannexEof
EN302372mustbefullled.
For operation outside of closed vessels, the following conditions must
befullled:
• Theinstallationmustbecarriedoutbytrainedqualiedpersonnel
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• The instrument must be stationary mounted and the antenna
directed vertically downward
• The mounting location must be at least 4 km away from radio
astronomy stations, unless special permission was granted by the
responsible national approval authority
• When installed within 4 to 40 km of a radio astronomy station,
the instrument must not be mounted higher than 15 m above the
ground.
Youcanndalistoftherespectiveradioastronomystationsinchap-
ter "Supplement".
1.8 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.Theenvironmentmanagementsystemiscertiedaccording
to DIN EN ISO 14001.
Pleasehelpusfullthisobligationbyobservingtheenvironmental
instructions in this manual:
• Chapter "Packaging, transport and storage"
• Chapter "Disposal"
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2 Product description
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2 Product description
2.1 Conguration
Thetypelabelcontainsthemostimportantdataforidenticationand
use of the instrument:
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1
15
13
14
12
11
5
3
6
4
7
8
10
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Fig. 1: Layout of the type label (example)
1 Instrument type
2 Product code
3 Approvals
4 Power supply and signal output, electronics
5 Protection rating
6 Measuring range (measurement reliability optional)
7 Process and ambient temperature, process pressure
8 Material wetted parts
9 Hardware and software version
10 Order number
11 Serial number of the instrument
12 Data matrix code for VEGA Tools app
13 Symbol of the device protection class
14 ID numbers, instrument documentation
15 Reminder to observe the instrument documentation
The type label contains the serial number of the instrument. With it
youcanndthefollowinginstrumentdataonourhomepage:
• Product code (HTML)
• Delivery date (HTML)
• Order-specicinstrumentfeatures(HTML)
• Operating instructions and quick setup guide at the time of ship-
ment (PDF)
• Order-specicsensordataforanelectronicsexchange(XML)
• Testcerticate(PDF)-optional
Go to "www.vega.com", "Instrument search (serial number)". Enter
the serial number.
Alternatively, you can access the data via your smartphone:
• Download the VEGA Tools app from the "Apple App Store" or the
"Google Play Store"
• ScantheDataMatrixcodeonthetypelabeloftheinstrumentor
• Enter the serial number manually in the app
Type label
Serial number - Instru-
ment search
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3 Mounting
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3 Mounting
3.1 Collaroradapterange
Formountingtheinstrumentonasocket,acombicompressionange
forDN80(ASME3"orJIS80)isalsoavailableforretrotting.Option-
ally,theinstrumentcanbealsoequippedwithanadapterangefrom
DN 100 (ASME 4" or JIS 100).
With the housing versions plastic, aluminium single chamber and
stainlesssteel,thecollarangecanbeplaceddirectlyoverthehous-
ing. With the aluminium double chamber housing, retroactive mount-
inginthiswayisnotpossible-themountingtypemustbespecied
with the order.
Youcannddrawingsofthesemountingoptionsinchapter"Dimen-
sions".
Fig. 2: Flange mounting of the radar sensor
3.2 Mounting preparations, mounting strap
The mounting strap enables simple mounting on the vessel wall or
silo top. It is suitable for wall, ceiling or boom mounting. Especially in
openvesselsthisisaveryeasyandeectivewaytoalignthesensor
to the bulk solid surface.
The strap is supplied unassembled and must be screwed to the
sensorbeforesetupwiththreehexagonsocketscrewsM5x10and
springwashers.Max.torque,seechapter"Technical data". Required
tools:Allenwrenchsize4.
There are two ways to screw the strap onto the sensor. Depending
on the selected version, the sensors can be swivelled in the strap as
follows:
• Single chamber housing
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3 Mounting
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– Angleofinclination180°,innitelyvariable
– Angle of inclination in three steps 0°, 90° and 180°
• Double chamber housing
– Angleofinclination90°,innitelyvariable
– Angle of inclination in two steps 0° and 90°
Fig. 3: Adjustment of the angle of inclination
Fig. 4:Turning by fastening in the centre
3.3 Mounting instructions
1. Distance from the vessel wall > 200 mm, the antenna should
protrude > 10 mm into the vessel
> 200 mm
(7.87
")
ca. 10 mm
Fig. 5: Distance of the antenna to the vessel wall/vessel ceiling
Mounting
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3 Mounting
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2. Note min. socket diameter depending on the socket length
For further information see chapter "Mounting".
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4 Connecting to power supply and bus system
VEGAPULS 61 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol
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4 Connecting to power supply and bus
system
4.1 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.
Proceed as follows:
1. Unscrew the housing lid
2. Loosen compression nut of the cable gland and remove blind
plug
3. Removeapprox.10cm(4in)ofthecablemantle(signaloutput),
stripapprox.1cm(0.4in)insulationfromtheendsoftheindi-
vidual wires
4. Insert the cable into the sensor through the cable entry
Fig. 6: Connection steps 5 and 6
5. Insert the wire ends into the terminals according to the wiring plan
Information:
Solidcoresaswellasexiblecoreswithwireendsleevesareinsert-
eddirectlyintotheterminalopenings.Incaseofexiblecoreswithout
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.
Connection technology
Connection procedure
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