Connect the PC ......................43 Parameter adjustment ....................43 Saving the parameter adjustment data ................44 Diagnosis, asset management and service Maintenance ........................45 Diagnosis memory ......................45 Asset Management function ................... 45 VEGABAR 82 • 4 … 20 mA...
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10.2 Dimensions ........................66 Safety instructions for Ex areas Please note the Ex-specific safety information for installation and op- eration in Ex areas. These safety instructions are part of the operating instructions manual and come with the Ex-approved instruments. Editing status: 2013-09-25 VEGABAR 82 • 4 … 20 mA...
This arrow indicates a single action. 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. VEGABAR 82 • 4 … 20 mA...
During work on and with the device the required personal protective equipment must always be worn. Appropriate use The VEGABAR 82 is a pressure transmitter for process pressure and hydrostatic level measurement. You can find detailed information on the application range in chapter "Product description". Operational reliability is ensured only if the instrument is properly used according to the specifications in the operating instructions manual as well as possible supplementary instructions.
That is why we have introduced an environment management system with the goal of continuously improving company environmental pro- tection. The environment management system is certified according to DIN EN ISO 14001. Please help us fulfill this obligation by observing the environmental instructions in this manual: • Chapter "Packaging, transport and storage" • Chapter "Disposal" VEGABAR 82 • 4 … 20 mA...
Go to www.vega.com, "VEGA Tools" and "Serial number search". As an alternative, you can find the data via your Smartphone: • Download the smartphone app "VEGA Tools" from the "Apple App Store" or the "Google Play Store" • Scan the Data Matrix code on the type label of the instrument or •...
Process pressure • Level Fig. 2: Process pressure measurement VEGABAR 82 Application area VEGABAR 82 is suitable for applications in virtually all industries. It is used for the measurement of the following pressure types. • Gauge pressure • Absolute pressure •...
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The following presentations show the installation of the CERTEC ® measuring cell into the process fitting and the different seal concepts. Recessed installation Fig. 3: Recessed installation of the CERTEC measuring cell ® Measuring cell Seal for the measuring cell Diaphragm Process fitting Seal for the process fitting VEGABAR 82 • 4 … 20 mA...
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Additional, front seal for measuring cell Diaphragm Installation in hygienic fitting Fig. 6: Hygienic installation of the CERTEC measuring cell ® Measuring cell Form seal for the measuring cell Gap-free seal for process fitting Process fitting Diaphragm VEGABAR 82 • 4 … 20 mA...
You can find further information in the operating instructions "Interface adapter VEGACONNECT" (Document-ID 32628). VEGADIS 62 VEGADIS 62 is suitable for measured value indication and adjustment of sensors with HART protocol. It is looped into the 4 … 20 mA/HART signal cable. VEGABAR 82 • 4 … 20 mA...
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"Welded socket VEGABAR series 80" (Document-ID 45082). Electronics module The electronics module VEGABAR series 80 is a replacement part for pressure transmitters of VEGABAR series 80. There is a different version available for each type of signal output. You can find further information in the operating instructions "Elec- tronics module VEGABAR series 80" (Document-ID 45054). VEGABAR 82 • 4 … 20 mA...
Higher process temperatures often mean also higher ambient temperatures. Make sure that the upper temperature limits stated in chapter "Technical data" for the environment of the electronics hous- ing and connection cable are not exceeded. VEGABAR 82 • 4 … 20 mA...
The following paragraphs describe how the filter element is arranged in the different instrument versions. The filter element is mounted into the electronics housing. It has the Instruments in non-Ex and Ex-ia version following functions: • Ventilation electronics housing • Atmospheric pressure compensation (with relative pressure meas- uring ranges) VEGABAR 82 • 4 … 20 mA...
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Single chamber housing, aluminium, stainless steel precision casting Double chamber housing, aluminium, stainless steel precision casting Rotatable metal ring Filter element Instruments with absolute pressure have a blind plug mounted instead of the filter element. Instruments with Second The filter element is mounted into the electronics housing. It has the Line of Defense following functions: VEGABAR 82 • 4 … 20 mA...
Instruments with absolute pressure have a blind plug mounted instead of the filter element. Process pressure measurement Measurement setup in Keep the following in mind when setting up the measuring system: gases • Mount the instrument above the measuring point Possible condensation can then drain off into the process line. VEGABAR 82 • 4 … 20 mA...
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Connect via a siphon • Do not insulate the siphon • Fill the siphon with water before setup Fig. 13: Measurement setup with process pressure measurement of gases in pipelines VEGABAR 82 Blocking valve Siphon Pipeline VEGABAR 82 • 4 … 20 mA...
• Mount the instrument below the min. level • Do not mount the instrument close to the filling stream or emptying area • Mount the instrument so that it is protected against pressure shocks from the stirrer Fig. 15: Measurement setup for level measurement VEGABAR 82 • 4 … 20 mA...
1. Mark the holes according to the following drilling template 2. Fasten wall mounting plate with 4 screws 90 mm (3.54") 70 mm (2.76") 8 mm (0.12") (0.32") Fig. 17: Drilling template - wall mounting plate VEGABAR 82 • 4 … 20 mA...
(low impedance). With Ex systems it must be ensured that the grounding corresponds to the installation regulations. In electroplating and CCP systems (cathodic corrosion protection) it must be taken into account that significant potential differences exist. VEGABAR 82 • 4 … 20 mA...
5. Insert the cable into the sensor through the cable entry Fig. 18: Connection steps 5 and 6 - Single chamber housing 6. Insert the wire ends into the terminals according to the wiring plan VEGABAR 82 • 4 … 20 mA...
Ground terminal for connection of the cable screen Housing IP 66/IP 68 (1 bar) Wire assignment, con- nection cable Fig. 20: Wire assignment fix-connected connection cable brown (+) and blue (-) to power supply or to the processing system Shielding VEGABAR 82 • 4 … 20 mA...
5 Connecting to power supply External housing with version IP 68 (25 bar) Overview Fig. 21: VEGABAR 82 in IP 68 version 25 bar with axial cable outlet, external housing Transmitter Connection cable External housing Electronics and connec- tion compartment for power supply 4...20mA...
Indication of the instrument type, hardware and software version, measurement loop name on the display or PC • Indication of a status message on the display or PC • The output signal jumps to the set error current VEGABAR 82 • 4 … 20 mA...
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5 Connecting to power supply Then the actual measured value is outputted to the signal cable. The value takes already carried out settings, e.g. default setting into ac- count. VEGABAR 82 • 4 … 20 mA...
Fig. 25: Insertion of the display and adjustment module with single chamber housing into the electronics compartment Note: If you intend to retrofit the instrument with a display and adjustment module for continuous measured value indication, a higher cover with an inspection glass is required. VEGABAR 82 • 4 … 20 mA...
[OK] will not be saved. Parameter adjustment - Quick setup To quickly and easily adapt the sensor to the application, select the menu item "Quick setup" in the start graphic on the display and adjustment module. VEGABAR 82 • 4 … 20 mA...
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Enter the respective pressure value for 100 %. Adjustment - Level meas- 4. Position correction urement In this menu item you compensate the influence of the installation position of the instrument (offset) to the measured value. 5. Max. adjustment In this menu item you carry out the max. adjustment for level VEGABAR 82 • 4 … 20 mA...
The following submenu points are available: In the following paragraphs the menu items of the menu "Setup" for electronic differential pressure measurement are described. Depend- ing on the selected application, different paragraphs are important. The additional menu items of the menu "Setup" as well as the com- VEGABAR 82 • 4 … 20 mA...
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VEGABAR 82 can be used for process pressure and level measure- ment. Default setting is process pressure measurement. The mode can be changed in this adjustment menu. The VEGABAR 82 in conjunction with a slave sensor can be used for flow, differential pressure, density and interface measurement. The default setting is differential pressure measurement. Switchover is carried out in the adjustment menu.
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The position correction can be repeated as often as necessary. How- ever, if the sum of the corrective values exceeds 20 % of the nominal measuring range, then no position correction is possible. VEGABAR 82 • 4 … 20 mA...
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6 Set up with the display and adjustment module VEGABAR 82 always measures pressure independently of the pro- Setup - Adjustment cess variable selected in the menu item "Application". To output the selected process variable correctly, an allocation to 0 % and 100 % of the output signal must be carried out (adjustment).
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[OK]. The span adjustment is finished. Setup - Min. adjustment Proceed as follows: Level 1. Select the menu item "Setup" with [->] and confirm with [OK]. Now select with [->] the menu item "Adjustment", then "Min. adjustment"and confirm with [OK]. VEGABAR 82 • 4 … 20 mA...
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0 … 999 s in this menu item. The increment is 0.1 s. Depending on the sensor type, the factory setting is 0.1 s. Setup - Linearization A linearization is necessary for all vessels in which the vessel volume does not increase linearly with the level - e.g. a horizontal cylindri- cal or spherical tank - and the indication or output of the volume is VEGABAR 82 • 4 … 20 mA...
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The following adjustment functions are possible without entering the PIN: • Select menu items and show data • Read data from the sensor into the display and adjustment mod- ule. VEGABAR 82 • 4 … 20 mA...
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The default setting for the display value is "Lin. percent". Display - Backlight The display and adjustment module has a backlight for the display. In this menu item you switch on the lighting. You can find the required operating voltage in chapter "Technical data". The lighting is switched off in delivery status. VEGABAR 82 • 4 … 20 mA...
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Push the [ESC] key to deactivate the simulation. Information: The simulation is terminated automatically 60 minutes after the last key has been pushed. Additional settings - PIN By entering a 4-digit PIN, you protect the sensor data against unau- thorized access and unintentional modification. VEGABAR 82 • 4 … 20 mA...
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Measurement Sensor loop name Application Application pro- No reset cess pressure Application level Units Unit of measure- mbar (with nominal measuring range ment ≤400 mbar) bar (with nominal measuring rang- es ≥1 bar) Temperature unit °C VEGABAR 82 • 4 … 20 mA...
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Actual temperature values from meas- uring cell, electronics Simulation Process pressure Reset - Additional settings Menu item Parameter Default value 0000 Date/Time Actual date/Actual time Copy in- strument settings Special pa- No reset rameters VEGABAR 82 • 4 … 20 mA...
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Setup - Scaling (2) In menu item "Scaling (2)" you define the scaling format on the display and the scaling of the measured level value for 0 % and 100 %. VEGABAR 82 • 4 … 20 mA...
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PC. Info - Sensor character- In this menu item, the features of the sensor such as approval, pro- istics cess fitting, seal, measuring range, electronics, housing and others are displayed. VEGABAR 82 • 4 … 20 mA...
If it is necessary to exchange a sensor, the display and adjustment module is inserted into the replacement instrument and the data are likewise written into the sensor via the menu item "Copy sensor data". VEGABAR 82 • 4 … 20 mA...
Further setup steps are described in the operating instructions manu- al "DTM Collection/PACTware" attached to each DTM Collection and which can also be downloaded from the Internet. Detailed descrip- tions are available in the online help of PACTware and the DTMs. VEGABAR 82 • 4 … 20 mA...
The standard version is available as a download under www.vega.com/downloads and "Software". The full version is avail- able on CD from the agency serving you. Saving the parameter adjustment data We recommend documenting or saving the parameter adjustment data via PACTware.
The data are read out via a PC with PACTware/DTM or the control system with EDD. Asset Management function The instrument features self-monitoring and diagnostics according to NE 107 and VDI/VDE 2650. In addition to the status messages in VEGABAR 82 • 4 … 20 mA...
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This status message is inactive by default. It can be activated by the user via PACTware/DTM or EDD. Failure The following table shows the error codes in the status message "Failure" and gives information on the reason and rectification. Keep in mind that some information is only valid with four-wire instruments. VEGABAR 82 • 4 … 20 mA...
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– Send instrument for repair Error in the – Error in the EEPROM calibration F261 – Error during setup – Repeat setup – Error when carrying out a – Repeat reset Error in the reset configuration VEGABAR 82 • 4 … 20 mA...
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"Maintenance" and provides information on causes as well as corrective measures. Code Cause Rectification Text mes- sage M500 – Stored delivery status is – Send instrument for repair wrong Error in the delivery sta- VEGABAR 82 • 4 … 20 mA...
Error Cause Rectification 4 … 20 mA signal – Fluctuations of – Set damping according to the not stable the measured instrument via the display and variable adjustment module or PACTware/ VEGABAR 82 • 4 … 20 mA...
24 hour service hotline Should these measures not be successful, please call in urgent cases the VEGA service hotline under the phone no. +49 1805 858550. The hotline is also available outside normal working hours, seven days a week around the clock.
Pressure measurement in the pipeline 8 bar (800 KPa) Product temperature up to 50 °C VEGABAR 82 with measuring range 10 bar, deviation < 0.075 % Calculation of the set Turn Down: TD = 10 bar/8 bar, TD = 1.25 Calculation 1.
8 Diagnosis, asset management and service Fig. 31: VEGABAR 82 in IP 68 version, 25 bar and lateral cable outlet, external housing Process assembly Plug connector Cable assembly Connection cable External housing 3. Loosen the plug connector 4. Mount the new process assembly on the measuring point 5.
Clean the instrument and pack it damage-proof • Attach the completed form and, if need be, also a safety data sheet outside on the packaging • Please contact the agency serving you to get the address for the return shipment. You can find the agency on our home page www.vega.com. VEGABAR 82 • 4 … 20 mA...
Pass the instrument directly on to a spe- cialised recycling company and do not use the municipal collecting points. These may be used only for privately used products according to the WEEE directive. VEGABAR 82 • 4 … 20 mA...
Type label support on connection cable PE hard Connection cable with IP 68 (1 bar) version Weights Total weight VEGABAR 82 approx. 0.8 … 8 kg (1.764 … 17.64 lbs), depending on process fitting and housing VEGABAR 82 • 4 … 20 mA...
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Ʋ Displayed value 2 Pressure in bar/mbar Dynamic behaviour output Run-up time approx. 10 s Dynamic characteristics, depending on medium, temperature and, if applicable, chemical seal The indication values can be assigned individually VEGABAR 82 • 4 … 20 mA...
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< 0.01 % x TD 0.1 % < 0.1 % < 0.02 % x TD 0.2 % < 0.2 % < 0.04 % x TD Influence of the product or ambient temperature Thermal change zero signal and output span VEGABAR 82 • 4 … 20 mA...
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(0.5+0.5 x TD)} 0 … 0.4 bar/0 … 40 kPa 0 … 6 psig Thermal change, current output Applies also to the analogue 4 … 20 mA current output and refers to the set span. VEGABAR 82 • 4 … 20 mA...
-15 … +130 °C (-4 … +266 °F) -15 … +150 °C (5 … +302 °F) FFKM (Chemraz 535) -30 … +130 °C (-22 … +266 °F) FEPM (Fluoraz SD890) -5 … +130 °C (-22 … +266 °F) With process fitting PVDF, max. 100 °C (212 °F). VEGABAR 82 • 4 … 20 mA...
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180 m (590.6 ft) Ʋ Min. bending radius 25 mm (0.984 in) with 25 °C (77 °F) Ʋ Diameter approx. 8 mm (0.315 in) Ʋ Colour - Non-Ex version Black Ʋ Colour - Ex-version Blue VEGABAR 82 • 4 … 20 mA...
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Time format 12 h/24 h Time zone Ex factory Rate deviation max. 10.5 min/year Measurement electronics temerature Resolution 1 °C (1.8 °F) Depending on the version M12 x 1, according to ISO 4400, Harting, 7/8" FF. VEGABAR 82 • 4 … 20 mA...
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IP 66/IP 68 (0.2 bar) NEMA 4X/6P casting IP 68 (1 bar) NEMA 4X Double chamber IP 66/IP 67 NEMA 4X IP 66/IP 68 (0.2 bar) NEMA 4X Stainless steel Transmitter for external IP 68 (25 bar) housing Overvoltage category VEGABAR 82 • 4 … 20 mA...
Approvals Instruments with approvals can have different technical data depending on the version. For that reason the associated approval documents of these instruments must be carefully noted. They are part of the delivery or can be downloaded under www.vega.com and "VEGA Tools" as well as under "Downloads" and "Approvals". 10.2 Dimensions The following dimensional drawings represent only an extract of the possible versions.
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(4.33" x 3.54") Fig. 35: IP 68 version with external housing - plastic version Lateral cable outlet Axial cable outlet Plastic version Stainless steel version Seal 2 mm (0.079 in) - only with 3A approval VEGABAR 82 • 4 … 20 mA...
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ø 6 mm ø 6 mm ( 0.24 ") ( 0.24 ") Fig. 36: VEGABAR 82, threaded fitting not front-flush DU G½ manometer connection (EN 837) DI G½ A inside G¼ (ISO 228-1) DQ G½ A inside G¼ A PVDF (ISO 228-1) DD G½...
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ø 55 mm ø 55 mm ø 60 mm (2.17") (2.17") (2.36") Fig. 37: VEGABAR 82, threaded fitting front-flush C3 G½ (ISO 228-1) C1 G¾ (DIN 3852-E) C5 G1 A (ISO 228-1) DA G1½ (DIN 3852-A) DV G1½ A PVDF (DIN 3852-A-B) C9 1½...
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ES Hygienic fitting with compression nut F40 AA DRD FR Tuchenhagen Varivent DN 32 EZ Bolting DN 40 according to DIN 11851 E1 Bolting DN 50 according to DIN 11851 E3 Bolting DN 50 according to DIN 11864-1 VEGABAR 82 • 4 … 20 mA...
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3” 150 lbs 7.5 " 0.94 " 6 " 8xø 0.75 " 5” 0.13 " Fig. 39: VEGABAR 82, flange connection Flange connection according to DIN 2501 Flange connection according to ANSI B16.5 VEGABAR 82 • 4 … 20 mA...
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AL M30 x 1.5 AP M30 x 1.5 for headbox AF/AG M44 x 1.25 F9 G1 (ISO 228-1) suitable for PASVE F1 Flange DN 50 with selectable extension F2 Flange DN 80 with selectable extension VEGABAR 82 • 4 … 20 mA...
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