Vega VEGAPULS 6X User manual
Quick setup guide
Radar sensor for continuous level
measurement of liquids and bulk solids
VEGAPULS 6X
Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART
with overvoltage protection
Document ID: 66444
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Contents
VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART
66444-EN-221107
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 Mode of operation - Radar signal ..................................................................................... 4
1.6 Installation and operation in the USA and Canada ........................................................... 4
2 Product description ................................................................................................................. 5
2.1 Conguration.................................................................................................................... 5
3 Mounting................................................................................................................................... 6
3.1 Mounting instructions ....................................................................................................... 6
4 Connecting to power supply................................................................................................... 8
4.1 Connecting....................................................................................................................... 8
4.2 Wiring plan, double chamber housing .............................................................................. 9
5 Set up with the display and adjustment module ................................................................ 10
5.1 Insert display and adjustment module............................................................................ 10
5.2 Parameterization ............................................................................................................ 10
6 Setup with smartphone/tablet (Bluetooth).......................................................................... 17
6.1 Preparations................................................................................................................... 17
6.2 Connecting..................................................................................................................... 17
6.3 Parameterization ............................................................................................................ 18
7 Menu overview ....................................................................................................................... 20
7.1 Display and adjustment module ..................................................................................... 20
8 Supplement ............................................................................................................................ 23
8.1 Technical data ................................................................................................................ 23
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 on our homepage.
Operating instructions VEGAPULS 6X - Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/
HART with overvoltage protection: Document-ID 66442
Editing status of the quick setup guide: 2022-10-19
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1 For your safety
VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART
66444-EN-221107
1 For your safety
1.1 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.
1.2 Appropriate use
VEGAPULS 6X 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.
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-
nationallyapprovedlimits.Nohealthimpairmentsaretobeexpected
with intended use.The band range of the measuring frequency can
be found in chapter " Technical data".
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1 For your safety
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1.5 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.
1.6 Installation and operation in the USA and
Canada
This information is only valid for USA and Canada. Hence the follow-
ingtextisonlyavailableintheEnglishlanguage.
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
A Class 2 power supply unit has to be used for the installation in the
USA and Canada.
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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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2
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Fig. 1: Layout of the type label (example)
1 Device type, order code, radar frequency
2 Field for approvals, product code
3 Technical data
4 QR-code for VEGA Tools app
5 Reminder to observe the instrument documentation
6 Field for conformity logos
The type label contains also the serial number of the instrument. With
ityoucanndthefollowinginstrumentdataonourhomepage:
• Product information
• Deviceconguration
• Related documentation
• Further documents
Move to " www.vega.com"andenterinthesearcheldtheserial
number of your instrument.
Alternatively, you can access the data via your smartphone:
• Download the VEGA Tools app from the " Apple App Store" or the
" Google Play Store"
• Scan the QR-code on the type label of the device or
• 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 Mounting instructions
Radar sensors for level measurement emit electromagnetic waves.
The polarisation is the direction of the electrical share of these waves.
Itisidentiablebyamarkonthehousing,seethefollowingdrawing:
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Fig. 2: Position of the polarisation
1 Nose for marking the direction of polarisation
Turningthehousingchangesthepolarisationandthusalsotheeect
of false echoes on the measured value.
Note:
Therefore, pay attention to the position of the polarisation when
mountingorwhenmakingsubsequentchanges.Fixthehousingto
prevent a change in the metrological properties (see chapter " Hous-
ing features").
When mounting the device, keep a distance of at least 200 mm
(7.874 in) from the vessel wall. If the device is installed in the center
of dished or round vessel tops, multiple echoes can arise. However,
these can be suppressed by an appropriate adjustment (see chapter
" Setup").
Note:
If you cannot maintain this distance, you should carry out a false
signal suppression during setup. This applies especially if buildup on
thevesselwallistobeexpected.1)
> 200 mm
(7.87
")
Fig. 3: Mounting of the radar sensor on round vessel tops
In vessels with conical bottom it can be advantageous to mount the
device in the centre of the vessel, as measurement is then possible
down to the bottom.
Polarisation
Mounting position -
liquids
1) In this case, it is recommended to repeat the false signal suppression at a
latertimewithexistingbuildup.
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3 Mounting
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Fig. 4: Mounting of the radar sensor on vessels with conical bottom
Mount the instrument at least 200 mm (7.874 in) away from the vessel
wall.
200 mm
(7.87
")
Fig. 5: Mounting the radar sensor on the vessel top
Note:
If you cannot maintain this distance, you should carry out a false
signal suppression during setup. This applies especially if buildup on
thevesselwallistobeexpected.2)
Mounting position - bulk
solids
2) In this case, it is recommended to repeat the false signal suppression at a
latertimewithexistingbuildup.
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4 Connecting to power supply
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4 Connecting to power supply
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.
Proceed as follows:
1. Unscrew the housing lid
2. If a display and adjustment module is installed, remove it by turn-
ing it slightly 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
Fig. 6: Connection steps 5 and 6
6. Insert the wire ends into the terminals according to the wiring plan
Note:
Fixedconductorsandexibleconductorswithferrulescanbe
inserteddirectlyintotheterminalopenings.Inthecaseofexible
conductors for opening the terminals, use a screwdriver (3 mm blade
width) to push the actuator lever away from the terminal opening.
When released, the terminals are closed again.
7. Check the hold of the wires in the terminals by lightly pulling on
them
8. Connect the shielding to the internal ground terminal, connect the
externalgroundterminaltopotentialequalisation
9. Tighten the compression 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 lid back on
Theelectricalconnectionisnished.
Connection technology
Connection procedure
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4 Connecting to power supply
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4.2 Wiring plan, double chamber housing
Thefollowingillustrationsapplytothenon-ExaswellastotheEx-ia
version.
5678
4...20mA Display
12
+
( ) (-)
2
1 1
Fig. 7: Electronics compartment - double chamber housing
1 Internal connection to the connection compartment
2 For display and adjustment module or interface adapter
2
3
4
1
5678
4...20mA Display
12
+
( ) (-)
Fig. 8: Connection compartment - double chamber housing
1 Voltage supply, signal output
2 For display and adjustment module or interface adapter
3 For external display and adjustment unit
4 Ground terminal for connection of the cable screening
Electronics compartment
Connection compartment
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5 Set up with the display and adjustment module
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5 Set up with the display and adjustment
module
5.1 Insert display and adjustment module
The display and adjustment module can be inserted into the sensor
andremovedagainatanytime.Youcanchooseanyoneoffourdier-
ent positions - each displaced by 90°. It is not necessary to interrupt
the power supply.
Proceed as follows:
1. Unscrew the housing lid
2. Place the display and adjustment module on the electronics in the
desired position and turn it to the right until it snaps in.
3. Screw housing lid with inspection window tightly back on
Disassembly is carried out in reverse order.
The display and adjustment module is powered by the sensor, an ad-
ditional connection is not necessary.
1 2
Fig. 9: Installing the display and adjustment module in the double chamber
housing
1 In the electronics compartment
2 In the connection compartment
Note:
Ifyouintendtoretrottheinstrumentwithadisplayandadjustment
module for continuous measured value indication, a higher lid with an
inspection glass is required.
5.2 Parameterization
5.2.1 Lock/Unlock adjustment
In this menu item you safeguard the sensor parameters against unau-
thorizedorunintentionalmodications.
Information:
The non-SIL version of the device is delivered in the unlocked state
and can be locked if required.
Lock/Unlock adjustment
(non-SIL)
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