This symbol indicates helpful additional information. Caution This symbol informs you of a possible and danger- ous situation. Ignoring this cautionary note can impair the person and/or the instrument. Ex applications This symbol indicates special instructions for Ex ap- plications. VEGABAR 14...
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About this document • List The dot put in front indicates a list with no implied sequence. Action –> This arrow indicates a single action. Sequence Numbers set in front indicate successive steps in a procedure. VEGABAR 14...
VEGA personnel. 2.2 Appropriate use VEGABAR 14 is a process pressure transmitter for gauge or absolute pressure measurement. 2.3 Warning about misuse Inappropriate or incorrect use of the instrument can give rise to application-specific hazards, e.g.
For your safety 2.5 CE conformity The VEGABAR 14 process pressure transmitter is in CE conformity with EMC (89/336/EWG) and NSR (73/23/EWG) and fulfils the Namur recommendations NE 21. The conformity has been evaluated acc. to the follow- ing standards:...
(via the ceramic diaphragm) which is converted into a 4... 20 mA signal. Power supply VEGABAR 14 has a two-wire, 4 ... 20 mA electronics module for power supply with 12 ... 30 V DC. VEGABAR 14...
Product description 3.3 Adjustment VEGABAR 14 with plug connection is provided with a potentiometer for zero point correction. VEGABAR 14 with direct cable outlet has no adjustment functions. 3.4 Storage and transport Your instrument was protected by packaging during Packing transport.
Mounting 4 Mounting 4.1 Mounting procedure Select installation position VEGABAR 14 functions in any installation position. It is mounted acc. to the same guidelines as a manom- eter (DIN EN 839-2) According to the application, we recommend block- ing valve or siphons from VEGA’s line of mounting accessories.
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Mounting –> Screw VEGABAR into the welded socket. –> Tighten the hexagon screw on the process fitting. • jaw span 27 mm. max. 50 Nm Fig. 1: Mounting VEGABAR VEGABAR 14...
The function of the accessory can in some cases also be achieved by other means (e.g. condensate receptacle instead of siphon). Measurement in gases Fig. 2: Mounting on blocking valve for measurement in gases. Mount- ing position above tapping point enables condensation to flow back. VEGABAR 14...
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Mounting Measurement in vapours Fig. 3: Mounting with blocking valve and siphon in U-form for meas- urement in vapours Fig. 4: Mounting with blocking valve and siphon in circular form for measurement in vapours VEGABAR 14...
Mounting Measurement in hot gases Fig. 5: Mounting on blocking valve with extended effective pressure line for measurement in hot gases. Mounting position above tapping point enables condensation to flow back. VEGABAR 14...
Provide a reliable separation between the supply circuit and the mains circuits acc. to DIN VDE 0106 part 101. The VEGA power supply units VEGATRENN 149AEx, VEGASTAB 690, VEGADIS 371 as well as all VEGAMETs meet this requirement. When using one of these instruments, protection class III is ensured for VEGABAR 14.
5 Lead the cable through the cable entry and into the plug housing 6 Connect the wire ends to the screw terminals acc. to the wiring plan Plug housing Cable entry Plug insert Fig. 7: Connection to the screw terminals VEGABAR 14...
12 … 30 V DC Fig. 8: Wiring plan for angle plug connector acc. to DIN 43560 Cable outlet – Power supply 12 … 30 V DC – Cable screen – Fig. 9: Wiring plan for direct cable outlet VEGABAR 14...
After mounting and electrical connection, VEGABAR 14 is ready for operation. –> Switch on power supply VEGABAR 14 delivers a current of 4 ... 20 mA ac- cording to the actual process pressure. Further settings are not necessary. Correct zero point...
Maintenance and fault rectification 7 Maintenance and fault rectification 7.1 Maintenance VEGABAR 14 process pressure transmitters are maintenance-free 7.2 Fault rectification Fault Possible reason Rectifying measure 4 … 20 mA no atmospheric Check pressure signal pressure compensation compensation with- transient...
8.2 Disposal VEGABAR 14 consists of materials which can be recycled by specialised recycling companies. We have purposely designed the electronic modules to be easily separable. Mark the instrument as scrap and dispose of it according to government regula- tions.
Supplement Supplement Technical data General data Instrument name Process pressure transmitter VEGABAR 14 Materials, wetted parts – process fitting stainless steel 1.4571 ® – diaphragm sapphire ceramics (99.9 % oxide ceramics) – seal Viton, EPDM Materials, non-wetted parts – housing brass nickel-plated –...
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PG 9 (for cables-ø 4.5 … 7 mm) Adjustment element Trimmer potentiometer for zero point adjustment Tested according to the guidelines of the German Lloyd, characteristics 2. Only for the version with connecting plug The maintenance of the housing protection class VEGABAR 14...
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(see load diagram) voltage of the external energy U in Volt Electrical protective measures Protection class – with plug connection DIN 43 560 A IP 65 – with direct cable outlet IP 67 Protection class Overvoltage category VEGABAR 14...
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VEGA Grieshaber KG Am Hohenstein 113 77761 Schiltach Germany Phone 07836 50-0 07836 50-201 E-Mail info@de.vega.com www.vega.com ISO 9001 All statements concerning scope of delivery, application, practical use and operating conditions of the sensors and processing systems correspond to the latest information at...
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