Vega VEGAPULS 68 User manual
Quick setup guide
Radar sensor for continuous level
measurement of bulk solids
VEGAPULS 68
4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire
Document ID: 51905
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Contents
VEGAPULS 68 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire
51905-EN-180222
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 Safety label on the instrument .......................................................................................... 4
1.6 EU conformity................................................................................................................... 4
1.7 FulllmentofNAMURrecommendations ......................................................................... 4
1.8 Radio license for Europe .................................................................................................. 4
1.9 FCC and IC conformity (only for USA/Canada) ................................................................ 5
1.10 Environmental instructions ............................................................................................... 5
2 Product description ................................................................................................................. 6
2.1 Conguration.................................................................................................................... 6
3 Mounting................................................................................................................................... 7
3.1 Mountingpreparations-Hornantenna............................................................................. 7
3.2 Mountingpreparations-Parabolicantenna...................................................................... 7
3.3 Mountinginstructions ....................................................................................................... 8
4 Connecting to power supply................................................................................................. 10
4.1 Connection procedure.................................................................................................... 10
4.2 Wiring plan, double chamber housing ............................................................................ 11
5 Set up with the display and adjustment module PLICSCOM ............................................ 12
5.1 Insert display and adjustment module............................................................................ 12
5.2 Setup steps .................................................................................................................... 13
5.3 Menuschematic............................................................................................................. 15
6 Supplement ............................................................................................................................ 17
6.1 Technical data ................................................................................................................ 17
Information:
This quick setup guide enables quick setup and commissioning of
your instrument.
Youcanndsupplementaryinformationinthecorresponding,more
detailedOperatingInstructionsManualaswellastheSafetyManual
thatcomeswithinstrumentswithSILqualication.Thesemanualsare
available in the download area of "www.vega.com".
Operating instructions VEGAPULS 68 - 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-
wire: Document-ID 29262
Editing status of the quick setup guide: 2018-02-16
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1 For your safety
VEGAPULS 68 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire
51905-EN-180222
1 For your safety
1.1 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.
1.2 Appropriate use
VEGAPULS 68 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.
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.
1.3 Warning about incorrect use
Inappropriate or incorrect use of the instrument can give rise to
application-specichazards,e.g.vesseloverllordamagetosystem
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
inuenced.
1.4 General safety instructions
This is a high-tech instrument requiring the strict observance of stand-
ard regulations and guidelines.The user must take note of the safety
instructionsinthisoperatinginstructionsmanual,thecountry-specic
installation standards as well as all prevailing safety regulations and
accident prevention rules. For safety reasons, only the accessory
speciedbythemanufacturermustbeused.
Depending on the model, the emitting frequencies of all radar sensors
are either in the C or K band range.The low transmitting power lies far
below the internationally permitted limit values.When the instrument
is used correctly, it presents no danger to human health. It may be
operated without restriction outside of closed metallic vessels.
Theinstrumentmustonlybeoperatedinatechnicallyawlessand
reliable condition.The operator is responsible for the trouble-free
operation of the instrument.When measuring aggressive or corrosive
media that can cause a dangerous situation if the instrument malfunc-
tions, the operator has to implement suitable measures to make sure
the instrument is functioning properly.
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1 For your safety
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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.
To avoid any danger, the safety approval markings and safety tips on
the device must also be observed and their meaning looked up in this
operating instructions manual.
1.5 Safety label on the instrument
The safety approval markings and safety tips on the device must be
observed.
1.6 EU conformity
ThedevicefullsthelegalrequirementsoftheapplicableEUdirec-
tives.ByaxingtheCEmarking,weconrmtheconformityofthe
instrument with these directives.
YoucanndtheEUconformitydeclarationonourwebsiteunder
www.vega.com/downloads.
Electromagnetic compatibility
The instruments 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 a
class A instrument according to EN 61326-1. If the instrument is used
inadierentenvironment,itselectromagneticcompatibilitywithother
devices must be ensured by suitable measures.
1.7 FulllmentofNAMURrecommendations
NAMURistheautomationtechnologyuserassociationintheprocess
industryinGermany.ThepublishedNAMURrecommendationsare
acceptedasthestandardineldinstrumentation.
ThedevicefullstherequirementsofthefollowingNAMURrecom-
mendations:
• NE 21 – Electromagnetic compatibility of equipment
• NE 43 – Signal level for fault information from measuring transduc-
ers
• NE53–Compatibilityofelddevicesanddisplay/adjustment
components
For further information see www.namur.de.
1.8 Radio license for Europe
The instrument was tested according to the latest issue of the follow-
ingharmonizedstandards:
• EN 302372 - Tank Level Probing Radar
It is hence approved for use inside closed vessels in countries of the
EU.
Use is also approved in EFTA countries, provided the respective
standards have been implemented.
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1 For your safety
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Foroperationinsideofclosedvessels,pointsatofinannexEof
EN302372mustbefullled.
1.9 FCC and IC conformity (only for USA/Canada)
VEGAPULS sensors with all antenna versions are FCC and IC ap-
proved:
• FCC ID: O6QPULS68
• IC: 3892A-PS68
ModicationsnotexpresslyapprovedbyVEGAwillleadtoexpiryof
the operating licence according to FCC.
VEGAPULS 68 is in conformity with part 15 of the FCC regulations.
Take note of the respective operating regulations:
• This device may not cause interference, and
• The device must be resistant to interference signals, including
such that may cause undesired operating states of the device
1.10 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:
• Instrument type
• Article and serial number device
• Article number, documentation
• Technical data: Approvals, process seal/process temperature,
signal output, voltage supply, protection, protection class
• DatamatrixcodeforVEGAToolsapp
• SILidentication(withSILratingexworks)
With the serial number, you can access the delivery data of the instru-
ment via www.vega.com, "VEGA Tools" and "Instrument search".You
canndtheserialnumberontheinsideoftheinstrumentaswellas
on the type label on the outside.
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
This operating instructions manual applies to the following instrument
versions:
• Hardwareversion≤1.1.0
• Softwareversion≤3.90
Type label
Serial number
Scope of this operating
instructions manual
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3Mounting
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3 Mounting
3.1 Mounting preparations - Horn antenna
VEGAPULS 68 is also available in versions where the antenna has a
biggerdiameterthantheprocesstting(thread,ange).Theantenna
mustthereforebedisconnectedfromtheprocessttingbeforemount-
ing. Proceed as follows:
1. Loosenthehexagonsocketscrews(3)ontheantennasocket
withanAllenwrench(size3)
2. Remove the antenna (4)
Note:
The plastic cone may not be pulled out of the antenna socket.
3. Insert the antenna from below into the vessel socket and secure it
againstfallingo
4. Retightentheantennawithhexagonscrewstotheantenna
socket;torquemax.10Nm(7.5lbfft)
Note:
TheVEGAPULS68withrinsingairconnectionorantennaexten-
sion is provided with a notch on the antenna socket. This notch must
correspondtothemarkingonthehexagonoftheprocesstting(the
markingspeciesthepositionofthepolarisationoftheradarsignal).
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3
5
1
2
Fig. 1: Dismounting of the horn antenna
1 Marking
2 Notch
3 Hexagon screws on the antenna socket
4 Antenna
3.2 Mounting preparations - Parabolic antenna
VEGAPULS 68 is also available in versions where the antenna has
adiameterlargerthantheprocesstting(thread,ange).Withsuch
versionstheantennamustbedisconnectedfromtheprocesstting
before mounting. Proceed as follows:
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3Mounting
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1. ClampVEGAPULS68withtheange,e.g.inabenchvice
2. Holdtheconnectionpiece(3)withawrench(spannersize22)on
theattenings
3. Loosencounternut(2)withspannersize36completelyinthe
direction antenna
4. Loosen compression nut (1) with a wrench SW 41 completely in
the direction of the antenna
5. Removetheparabolicantenna(4)axially
6. Mountsensorangeontheadapterangeandfastenittightly
7. Check if the O-ring seal is present on the connection piece and
make sure it is not damaged.
Note:
AdamagedO-ringsealmustbereplaced:FKMarticleno.2.28248,
FFKM(Kalrez6375)articleno.2.27351
8. Remount the parabolic antenna (4)
9. Tightencompressionnut(1)withSW41,torquemax.50Nm
10. Tightencounternut(2)withSW36,torquemax.40Nm.
Note:
Take note for VEGAPULS 68 with rinsing air connection that the holes
intheantennaandintheprocessttingcorrespond.Thisensuresa
sucientairow(theairisledthroughtheholestothefeedsystem.A
rinsing of the parabolic antenna in total is not intended).
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2
3
4
Fig. 2: Dismounting, parabolic antenna
1 Compression nut
2 Counter nut
3 Connection piece
4 Parabolic antenna
3.3 Mounting instructions
1. Distance from the vessel wall > 200 mm, the antenna should
protrude > 10 mm into the vessel
Mounting
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3Mounting
VEGAPULS 68 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire
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ca. 10 mm
200 mm
(7.87
")
Fig. 3: Distance of the antenna to the vessel wall/vessel ceiling
2. Note min. socket diameter depending on the socket length
3. Note the instructions for sealing
For further information see chapter "Mounting".
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4 Connecting to power supply
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4 Connecting to power supply
4.1 Connection procedure
Proceed as follows:
1. Unscrew the housing lid
2. If a display and adjustment module is installed, remove it by turn-
ing it to the left
3. Loosen compression nut of the cable gland and remove blind
plug
4. Removeapprox.10cm(4in)ofthecablemantle,stripapprox.
1 cm (0.4 in) of insulation from the ends of the individual wires
5. Insert the cable into the sensor through the cable entry
6. Lift the opening levers of the terminals with a screwdriver (see
following illustration)
7. Insert the wire ends into the open terminals according to the wir-
ing plan
Fig. 4: Connection steps 6 and 7
8. Press down the opening levers of the terminals, you will hear the
terminal spring closing
9. Check the hold of the wires in the terminals by lightly pulling on
them
10. Connect the screen to the internal ground terminal, connect the
externalgroundterminaltopotentialequalisation
11. Tighten the compression nut of the cable entry gland. The seal
ring must completely encircle the cable
12. Screw the housing lid back on
Theelectricalconnectionisnished.
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