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

plus PLICSMOBILE 81

Document ID: 66376

Contents

VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART

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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 Modes for worldwide use.................................................................................................. 4

1.6 Installation and operation in the USA and Canada ........................................................... 4

2 Product description ................................................................................................................. 5

2.1 Conguration.................................................................................................................... 5

3 Mounting................................................................................................................................... 6

3.1 Mounting instructions ....................................................................................................... 6

4 Connecting to power supply................................................................................................... 8

4.1 Connection steps voltage supply...................................................................................... 8

4.2 Wiring plan double chamber housing with radio module PLICSMOBILE 81..................... 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).......................................................................... 16

6.1 Preparations................................................................................................................... 16

6.2 Connecting..................................................................................................................... 16

6.3 Parameterization ............................................................................................................ 17

7 Menu overview ....................................................................................................................... 19

7.1 Display and adjustment module ..................................................................................... 19

8 Supplement ............................................................................................................................ 22

8.1 Technical data ................................................................................................................ 22

Information:

This quick setup guide enables quick setup and commissioning of

your instrument.

Youcanndsupplementaryinformationinthecorresponding,more

detailed Operating Instructions Manual as well as the Safety Manual

thatcomeswithinstrumentswithSILqualication.Thesemanualsare

available on our homepage.

Operating instructions VEGAPULS 6X - Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/

HARTplus PLICSMOBILE 81: Document-ID 66368

Editing status of the quick setup guide: 2022-01-11

1 For your safety

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1 For your safety

1.1 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.

1.2 Appropriate use

VEGAPULS 6X 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.

1.3 Warning about incorrect use

Inappropriate or incorrect use of this product can give rise to applica-

tion-specichazards,e.g.vesseloverllthroughincorrectmounting

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

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.

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

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.

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".

1 For your safety

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1.5 Modes for worldwide use

Countryspecicsettingsfortheradarsignalsaredeterminedviathe

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 appropriate country group

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-

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

A Class 2 power supply unit has to be used for the installation in the

USA and Canada.

2 Product description

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2 Product description

2.1 Conguration

Thetypelabelcontainsthemostimportantdataforidenticationand

use of the instrument:

Fig. 1: Layout of the type label (example)

1 Device type, order number

2 Field for approvals, product code

3 Technical data

4 QR-code for VEGA Tools app

5 Reminder to observe the instrument documentation

The type label contains also the serial number of the instrument. With

ityoucanndthefollowinginstrumentdataonourhomepage:

• Product information

• Deviceconguration

• Related documentation

• Further documents

Move to " www.vega.com"andenterinthesearcheldtheserial

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

3 Mounting

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3 Mounting

3.1 Mounting instructions

Radar sensors for level measurement emit electromagnetic waves.

The polarization is the direction of the electrical component of these

waves.

Thepolarizationdirectionismarkedbyanoseonthehousing,see

following drawing:

Fig. 2: Position of the polarisation

1 Nose for marking the direction of polarisation

Turningthehousingchangesthepolarisationandthustheeectof

false echoes on the measured value.

Note:

Therefore,payattentiontothepositionofthepolarisationwhen

mountingorwhenmakingsubsequentchanges.Fixthehousingto

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

thevesselwallistobeexpected.1)

> 200 mm

(7.87

Fig. 3: Mounting of the radar sensor on round vessel tops

Polarisation

Mounting position -

liquids

1) Inthiscase,itisrecommendedtorepeatthefalsesignalsuppressionata

latertimewithexistingbuildup.

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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.

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

thevesselwallistobeexpected.2)

Mounting position - bulk

solids

2) Inthiscase,itisrecommendedtorepeatthefalsesignalsuppressionata

latertimewithexistingbuildup.

4 Connecting to power supply

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4 Connecting to power supply

4.1 Connection steps voltage supply

The connection of the voltage supply is made via spring-loaded ter-

minals. A small screwdriver is required to open the terminals. Solid as

wellasexiblecoreswithoutcableendsleevescanbeused.

Proceed as follows:

1. Unscrew the housing lid

2. Loosen compression nut of the cable gland and remove blind

plug

3. Removeapprox.10cm(4in)ofthecablemantle,stripapprox.

1 cm (0.4 in) of insulation from the ends of the individual wires

4. Insert the cable into the cable gland through the cable entry

Fig. 6: Connection steps 4 and 5

5. Lift the opening levers of the terminals with a screwdriver

6. Insert the wire ends into the open terminals according to the wir-

ing plan

7. Pressdowntheopeningleversoftheterminals,youwillhearthe

terminal spring closing

8. Check the hold of the wires in the terminals by lightly pulling on

them

9. Connecttheshieldingtotheinternalgroundterminal,connectthe

externalgroundterminaltopotentialequalisation

10. Tighten the compression nut of the cable entry gland. The seal

ring must completely encircle the cable

11. Screw the housing lid back on

Theelectricalconnectionisnished.

Connection technology

Connection procedure

4 Connecting to power supply

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4.2 Wiring plan double chamber housing with

radio module PLICSMOBILE 81

4...20mA Display

( ) (-)

Fig. 7: Electronics compartment - double chamber housing

1 Internal connection to the connection compartment

SIM

Status

Send Off On

123

Fig. 8: Connection compartment - Radio module PLICSMOBILE 81

1 Voltage supply

Youcannddetailedinformationforconnectionintheoperating

instructions " PLICSMOBILE".

Electronics compartment

Connection compart-

ment - Radio module

PLICSMOBILE 81

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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

andremovedagainatanytime.Youcanchooseanyoneoffourdier-

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.

Fig. 9: Installing the display and adjustment module in the double chamber

housing

Note:

Ifyouintendtoretrottheinstrumentwithadisplayandadjustment

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-

thorizedorunintentionalmodications.

Whentheadjustmentisblocked,onlythefollowingadjustmentfunc-

tions are possible without entering the device code:

Lock/Unlock adjustment

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