Vega VEGAPOINT 31 User manual
Operating Instructions
Capacitive level switch
VEGAPOINT 31
Transistor with IO-Link
Document ID: 62325
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Contents
VEGAPOINT 31 • Transistor with IO-Link
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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 EU conformity................................................................................................................... 6
2.6 Installation and operation in the USA and Canada ........................................................... 6
2.7 Safety instructions for Ex areas ........................................................................................ 6
3 Product description ................................................................................................................. 7
3.1 Conguration.................................................................................................................... 7
3.2 Principle of operation........................................................................................................ 8
3.3 Adjustment ....................................................................................................................... 9
3.4 Packaging, transport and storage................................................................................... 10
3.5 Accessories.................................................................................................................... 11
4 Mounting................................................................................................................................. 12
4.1 General instructions ....................................................................................................... 12
4.2 Mounting instructions ..................................................................................................... 13
5 Connecting to power supply................................................................................................. 15
5.1 Preparing the connection ............................................................................................... 15
5.2 Connecting..................................................................................................................... 16
5.3 Wiring plan ..................................................................................................................... 16
5.4 Switch-on phase............................................................................................................. 16
6 Access protection.................................................................................................................. 18
6.1 Bluetooth radio interface ................................................................................................ 18
6.2 Protection of the parameterization.................................................................................. 18
6.3 Storing the codes in myVEGA ........................................................................................ 19
7 Setup ....................................................................................................................................... 20
7.1 Indication of the switching status.................................................................................... 20
7.2 Function table................................................................................................................. 20
7.3 Menu overview ............................................................................................................... 20
7.4 Parameter adjustment .................................................................................................... 22
8 Setup with smartphone/tablet (Bluetooth).......................................................................... 30
8.1 Preparations................................................................................................................... 30
8.2 Connecting..................................................................................................................... 30
8.3 Sensor parameter adjustment ........................................................................................ 31
9 Setup with PC/notebook (Bluetooth)................................................................................... 32
9.1 Preparations................................................................................................................... 32
9.2 Connecting..................................................................................................................... 32
9.3 Sensor parameter adjustment ........................................................................................ 33
10 Diagnostics and servicing .................................................................................................... 34
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10.1 Maintenance .................................................................................................................. 34
10.2 Rectify faults................................................................................................................... 34
10.3 Diagnosis, fault messages ............................................................................................. 35
10.4 Status messages according to NE 107 .......................................................................... 35
10.5 Software update ............................................................................................................. 37
10.6 How to proceed if a repair is necessary.......................................................................... 37
11 Dismount................................................................................................................................. 38
11.1 Dismounting steps.......................................................................................................... 38
11.2 Disposal ......................................................................................................................... 38
12 Certicatesandapprovals.................................................................................................... 39
12.1 Environmental instructions ............................................................................................. 39
13 Supplement ............................................................................................................................ 40
13.1 Technical data ................................................................................................................ 40
13.2 IO-Link ........................................................................................................................... 42
13.3 Dimensions .................................................................................................................... 48
13.4 Industrial property rights................................................................................................. 50
13.5 Hash function acc. to mbed TLS..................................................................................... 50
13.6 Trademark ...................................................................................................................... 50
Editing status: 2019-10-23
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1 About this document
VEGAPOINT 31 • Transistor with IO-Link
62325-EN-191029
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.
Battery disposal
This symbol indicates special information about the disposal of bat-
teries and accumulators.
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2 For your safety
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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
The VEGAPOINT 31 is a sensor for point level detection.
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.
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.
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VEGAPOINT 31 • Transistor with IO-Link
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2.5 EU conformity
ThedevicefullsthelegalrequirementsoftheapplicableEUdirec-
tives.ByaxingtheCEmarking,weconrmtheconformityofthe
instrument with these directives.
The EU conformity declaration can be found on our homepage.
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.
When the device is mounted in metal containers or tubes, the interfer-
ence resistance requirements of IEC/EN 61326 for "Industrial environ-
ment" and the NAMUR recommendation EMC (NE21) are met.
If the device is to be used in other environments, the electromagnetic
compatibility to other devices must be ensured by suitable measures.
When using communication via IO-Link, the requirements of IEC/
EN61131-9arefullled.
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
A Class 2 power supply unit has to be used for the installation in the
USA and Canada.
2.7 Safety instructions for Ex areas
For Ex applications, only devices with corresponding Ex approval may
beused.ObservetheEx-specicsafetyinstructions.Thesearean
integral part of the operating instructions and are enclosed with every
device with Ex approval.
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3 Product description
VEGAPOINT 31 • Transistor with IO-Link
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3 Product description
3.1 Conguration
The scope of delivery encompasses:
• VEGAPOINT 31 point level switch
• Information sheet "Documents and software" with:
– Instrument serial number
– QR code with link for direct scanning
• Information sheet "PINs and Codes" with:
– Bluetooth access code
Note:
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 1.0.0
• Software version from 1.0.0
The VEGAPOINT 31 consists of the components:
• Housing with integrated electronics
• Processtting
• Plug (optional)
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3
4
5
6
Fig. 1: VEGAPOINT 31
1 Ventilation/pressure compensation
2 LED illuminated ring
3 Instrument housing
4 Processtting
5 Sensor
6 Plug connection
Youwillndthetypeplateonthesensorhousing.
Thetypelabelcontainsthemostimportantdataforidenticationand
use of the instrument.
Scope of delivery
Scope of this operating
instructions
Constituent parts
Type label
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3 Product description
VEGAPOINT 31 • Transistor with IO-Link
62325-EN-191029
VEGAPOINT
s/n 1234567
IP67, TYPE 4X
MWP 25bar (2500kPa)
PEEK, EPDM, 316L
2019
www.vega.com
D-77761 SCHILTACH,
Made in Germany
12...30V
8/16mA
0044
+
-
2
4
1
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
11
10
12
3
1
2
123456
Fig. 2: Layout of the type label (example)
1 Approvals (option)
2 Warning instructions
3 Voltage supply and signal output
4 Protection rating
5 Permissible process pressure
6 Material, wetted parts
7 Connection diagram
8 QR code for device documentation
9 Conformities and approvals (optional)
10 Bluetooth access code
11 Serial number
12 Product name
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)
3.2 Principle of operation
The VEGAPOINT 31 is a capacitive point level sensor for point level
detection
It is designed for industrial use in all areas of process technology and
canbeusedinlight-weight,nebulksolids.
Documents and software
Application area
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VEGAPOINT 31 • Transistor with IO-Link
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Typicalapplicationsareoverllanddryrunprotection.Duetoitssim-
ple and robust measuring system, the VEGAPOINT 31 can be used in
almost all powdery bulk solids.
Function monitoring
The electronics module of VEGAPOINT 31 continuously monitors the
following criteria via frequency generation:
• Failure of the signal generation
• Line break to the sensor element
If a malfunction is detected or in case of voltage supply, the electron-
icstakesonadenedswitchingstatus,i.e.theoutputisopen(safe
state).
Analternatingelectriceldisgeneratedatthetipofthemeasuring
electrode. If the sensor is covered with medium, the capacitance of
the sensor changes.This change is detected by the electronics and
converted into a switching command.
Buildupisignoredtoacertaindegreeandthereforehasnoinuence
on the measurement.
3.3 Adjustment
The switching status of VEGAPOINT 31 can be checked from outside
(LED illuminated ring).
Note:
The LED illuminated ring is not available for device versions with
continuous stainless steel housing.
The optionally integrated Bluetooth module enables in addition a wire-
less adjustment of VEGAPOINT 31.1)
This is done via standard operating devices:
• Smartphone/tablet (iOS or Android operating system)
• PC/notebook with Bluetooth LE or Bluetooth USB adapter (Win-
dows operating system)
Functional principle
Local adjustment
Wireless adjustment
1) Not possible for device versions with continuous stainless steel housing.
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4
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Fig. 3: Wireless connection to standard adjustment devices with integrated
Bluetooth LE or alternatively Bluetooth USB adapter.
1 Sensor
2 Smartphone/Tablet
3 PC/Notebook
4 Bluetooth USB adapter
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.
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
Packaging
Transport
Transport inspection
Storage
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