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Vega VEGACAP 62 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

VEGACAP 62
- two-wire
Document ID:
30007
Capacitive

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions VEGACAP 62 - two-wire Document ID: 30007 Capacitive...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Disposal ....... . . 28 VEGACAP 62 • - two-wire...

  • Page 3: Vegacap 62 • - Two-Wire

    Instructions manuals for accessories and replacement parts Tip: To ensure reliable setup and operation of your VEGACAP 62, we offer accessories and replacement parts. The associated documents are: 30174 - Electronics module VEGACAP series 60 34296 - Protective cover 31088 - Flanges according to DIN-EN-ASME-JIS-GOST VEGACAP 62 •...

  • Page 4: About This Document

    This symbol indicates special instructions for Ex applications. List The dot set in front indicates a list with no implied sequence. à Action This arrow indicates a single action. Sequence Numbers set in front indicate successive steps in a procedure. VEGACAP 62 • - two-wire...

  • Page 5: For Your Safety

    During work on and with the device the required personal protective equipment must always be worn. 2.2 Appropriate use VEGACAP 62 is a sensor for level detection. You can find detailed information on the application range in chapter "Product description".

  • Page 6: Safety Label On The Instrument

    2.6 CE conformity This device fulfills the legal requirements of the applicable EC guidelines. By attaching the CE mark, VEGA provides a confirmation of successful testing. You can find the CE conformity declaration in the download area of www.vega.com.

  • Page 7: Product Description

    (optional) Supplementary instructions manual "Plug connector for level sensors" (optional) Ex-specific "Safety instructions" (with Ex-versions) if necessary, further certificates VEGACAP 62 consists of the following components: Components Housing cover Housing with electronics Process fitting with electrode Fig. 1: VEGACAP 62 with plastic housing...

  • Page 8: Principle Of Operation

    In addition to the type label outside, you can also find the serial number on the inside of the instrument. 3.2 Principle of operation VEGACAP 62 is a point level sensor with partly insulated capacitive Application area electrode for level detection.

  • Page 9: Operation

    3 Product description Depending on your requirements, VEGACAP 62 with two-wire Power supply electronics can be connected to different signal conditioning instru- ments. Compatible signal conditioning instruments are listed in chapter "Technical data". The data for power supply are specified in chapter "Technical data".
  • Page 10 3 Product description Relative humidity 20 … 85 % VEGACAP 62 • - two-wire...

  • Page 11: Mounting

    Rain and condensation water can thus drain off. This applies mainly to outdoor mounting as well as installation in areas where high humidity is expected (e.g. through cleaning processes) or on cooled or heated vessels. Fig. 3: Measures against moisture penetration VEGACAP 62 • - two-wire...

  • Page 12: Mounting Instructions

    For this reason, do not use an overly tion long probe for VEGACAP 62, but check if you can mount a short level switch on the side of the vessel in horizontal position. Extreme vibration caused by the system, e.g. due to agitators or turbulence in the vessel from fluidization, can cause the probe of...
  • Page 13 The probe must be mounted in a way that takes the arrangement of the filling and emptying apertures into account. To compensate measurement errors caused by the material cone in cylindrical vessels, the sensor must be mounted at a distance of d/6 from the vessel wall. VEGACAP 62 • - two-wire...
  • Page 14 4 Mounting Fig. 5: Filling and emptying centered VEGACAP 62 • - two-wire...
  • Page 15 4 Mounting Fig. 6: Filling in the center, emptying laterally VEGACAP 62 Discharge opening Filling opening VEGACAP 62 • - two-wire...

  • Page 16: Connect To Power Supply

    Connect the operating voltage according to the following diagrams. Take note of the general installation regulations. As a rule, connect VEGACAP 62 to vessel ground (PA), or in case of plastic vessels, to the next ground potential. On the side of the instrument housing there is a ground terminal between the cable entries.
  • Page 17 Tighten the compression nut of the cable entry. The seal ring must completely encircle the cable 10 If necessary, carry out a fresh adjustment 11 Screw the housing cover on The electrical connection is finished. Fig. 7: Connection steps 5 and 6 VEGACAP 62 • - two-wire...

  • Page 18: Wiring Plan, Single Chamber Housing

    For connection to a signal conditioning instrument. The sensor is powered by the connected signal conditioning instrument. Further information is available in chapter "Technical data", "Ex-technical data" are available in the "Safety information". The wiring example is applicable for all suitable signal conditioning instruments. VEGACAP 62 • - two-wire...

  • Page 19: Wiring Plan - Version Ip 66/Ip 68, 1 Bar

    5.5 Warm-up reaction After connecting to voltage supply or after a voltage recurrence, the instrument passes a certain switch on routine. By lowering the current value when switching on, the instrument can output briefly a fault message. VEGACAP 62 • - two-wire...
  • Page 20 5 Connect to power supply I/mA 20,5 < 2,3 Fig. 12: Warm-up reaction Measured value VEGACAP 62 • - two-wire...

  • Page 21: Set Up

    Note: As a rule, always set the mode with the mode switch of the signal conditioning instrument before starting setup VEGACAP 62. The switching output will change if you set the mode switch afterwards. This could possibly trigger other connected instruments or devices.
  • Page 22 6 Set up To adjust VEGACAP 62, first of all remove the housing cover. Measuring range selec- With the potentiometer on the signal conditioning instrument and the measuring range selection switch (1) on VEGACAP 62 you can tion switch (1) change the sensitivity of the probe to the electrical properties of the product and the conditions in the vessel.

  • Page 23: Maintenance And Fault Rectification

    English language. The service is free of charge, only the standard telephone costs will be charged. VEGACAP 62 signals "covered" when the vibrating element is not Checking the switching signal submerged (overfill protection)
  • Page 24 à Mount the instrument at a location in the vessel where e.g. no mounds can form. Signal lamp flashes red Electronics module of VEGACAP 62 has detected a failure à Exchange instrument or return instrument for repair Reaction after fault rec- Depending on the failure reason and measures taken, the steps tification...

  • Page 25: Exchange Of The Electronics Module

    Otherwise the plug may be in a different position later. Insert the electronics module carefully. Make sure that the plug is in the correct position. 10 Screw in and tighten the two holding screws with a screwdriver (Torx size T10 or Phillips 4) VEGACAP 62 • - two-wire...

  • Page 26: Shortening Of The Probe

    18 Screw the housing cover on The electronics exchange is now finished. 7.4 Shortening of the probe The rod of the probe can be shortened to any length. Shorten the rod probe to the requested length with a metal saw. VEGACAP 62 • - two-wire...

  • Page 27: Instrument Repair

    If a repair is necessary, please proceed as follows: You can download a return form (23 KB) from our Internet homepage www.vega.com under: "Downloads - Forms and certificates - Repair form". By doing this you help us carry out the repair quickly and without having to call back for needed information.

  • Page 28: Dismounting

    Correct disposal avoids negative effects to persons and environment and ensures recycling of useful raw materials. Materials: see chapter "Technical data" If you have no possibility to dispose of the old instrument professionally, please contact us concerning return and disposal. VEGACAP 62 • - two-wire...

  • Page 29: Technical Data

    Max. torque (process fitting - thread) 430 kHz Frequency Output variable Output Two-wire output VEGATOR 521, 527, 620, 621, 622 Suitable signal conditioning instruments > 4 … < 20 mA (not standardised) Output signal < 2.3 mA Fault message VEGACAP 62 • - two-wire...
  • Page 30 Process conditions -1 … 64 bar/-100 … 6400 kPa (-14.5 … 928 psig) Process pressure Process temperature VEGACAP 62 of 316L -50 … +150 °C (-58 … +302 °F) Process temperature (thread or flange tem- -50 … +200 °C (-58 … +392 °F) perature) with temperature adapter (option) 80˚C...
  • Page 31 10 … 36 V DC (via the signal conditioning instru- Operating voltage ment) Electrical protective measures Protection rating IP 66/IP 67 Plastic housing IP 66/IP 68 (0.2 bar) Aluminium and stainless steel standard A suitable cable is the prerequisite for maintaining the protection rating. VEGACAP 62 • - two-wire...
  • Page 32 Depending on the version, instruments with approvals can have different technical data. For these instruments, the corresponding approval documents have to be taken into account. These are part of the delivery or can be downloaded under www.vega.com via "VEGA Tools" and "serial number search" as well as via "Downloads" and "Approvals".

  • Page 33: Dimensions

    ~ 103mm ") ~ 150mm (5 ") ø 77mm ø 84mm (3 ") ") M20x1,5 M20x1,5 M20x1,5 Fig. 20: Housing versions in protection IP 66/IP 68, 1 bar Stainless steel housing - precision casting Aluminium housing VEGACAP 62 • - two-wire...
  • Page 34 9 Supplement A, G 1 A, G 1 ø16mm ") 12mm ( ") Fig. 21: VEGACAP 62 - threaded version G1 A (ISO 228 T1) Sensor length, see chapter "Technical data" VEGACAP 62 • - two-wire...
  • Page 35 9 Supplement ø 40 mm (1.58") Fig. 22: Temperature adapter ø 16 mm (0.63") Fig. 23: VEGACAP 62 - screening tube - fro example against strong condensation VEGACAP 62 • - two-wire...
  • Page 36 9 Supplement ø 16 mm (0.63") Fig. 24: VEGACAP 62 - concentric tube - for exmaple with small dielectric figure or for linearization = Concentric tube length, see chapter "Technical data" VEGACAP 62 • - two-wire...

  • Page 37: Information

    Les lignes de produits VEGA sont globalement protégées par des droits de propriété intellectuelle. Pour plus d'informations, on pourra se référer au site http://www.vega.com VEGA lineas de productos están protegidas por los derechos en el campo de la propiedad industrial. Para mayor información revise la pagina web http://www.vega.com Линии...
  • Page 38 9 Supplement VEGACAP 62 • - two-wire...
  • Page 39 9 Supplement VEGACAP 62 • - two-wire...

  • Page 40: Information

    All statements concerning scope of delivery, application, practical use and operating conditions of the sensors and processing systems correspond to the information avail- able at the time of printing. © VEGA Grieshaber KG, Schiltach/Germany 2009 30007-EN-090604 Subject to change without prior notice...

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