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Vega VEGAWAVE 61 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

VEGAWAVE 61
- NAMUR
Document ID:
32249
Vibration

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions VEGAWAVE 61 - NAMUR Document ID: 32249 Vibration...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Disposal ....... . . 28 VEGAWAVE 61 • - NAMUR...

  • Page 3: Vegawave 61 • - Namur

    You can find them listed in chapter "Product description". Instructions manuals for accessories and replacement parts Tip: To ensure reliable setup and operation of your VEGAWAVE 61, we offer accessories and replacement parts. The corresponding doc- umentations are: 32357 - External housing - VEGAWAVE...

  • 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. VEGAWAVE 61 • - NAMUR...

  • 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 The VEGAWAVE 61 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

    The VEGAWAVE 61 consists of the components: Constituent parts Housing cover Housing with electronics Process fitting with tuning fork Fig. 1: VEGAWAVE 61 - with plastic housing Housing cover Housing with electronics Process fitting Type label The type label contains the most important data for identification and...

  • Page 8: Principle Of Operation

    3 Product description 3.2 Principle of operation VEGAWAVE 61 is a point level sensor with tuning fork for level Application area detection. It is designed for industrial use in all areas of process technology and is preferably used for bulk solids.

  • Page 9: Storage And Transport

    Not exposed to corrosive media Protected against solar radiation Avoiding mechanical shock and vibration Storage and transport Storage and transport temperature see chapter "Supplement - Technical data - Ambient conditions" temperature Relative humidity 20 … 85 % VEGAWAVE 61 • - NAMUR...

  • Page 10: Mounting

    You can find the specifications in chapter "Technical data" and on the type label. In general, VEGAWAVE 61 can be installed in any position. The Switching point instrument only has to be mounted in such a way that the vibrating element is at the height of the desired switching point.

  • Page 11: Instructions For Installation

    "a"). In abrasive solids, mounting according to illustration "b" has proven. A spout forms in the concave protective sheet preventing wear of the protective sheet. VEGAWAVE 61 • - NAMUR...
  • Page 12 If VEGAWAVE 61 is mounted in the filling stream, unwanted false Inflowing medium measurement signals can be generated. For this reason, mount VEGAWAVE 61 at a position in the vessel where no disturbances, e.g. from filling openings, agitators, etc., can occur. Flows To minimise flow resistance caused by the tuning fork, VEGAWAVE...
  • Page 13 Baffle protection against In applications such as grit chambers or settling basins for coarse falling rocks sediments, the vibrating element must be protected against damage with a suitable baffle. This baffle must be manufactured by you. VEGAWAVE 61 • - NAMUR...
  • Page 14 4 Mounting > 125 mm (> 5") Fig. 7: Baffle for protection against mechanical damage VEGAWAVE 61 • - NAMUR...

  • Page 15: Connecting To Power Supply

    Voltage supply Take note of the general installation regulations. As a rule, connect VEGAWAVE 61 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. This connection serves to drain off...

  • Page 16: Wiring Plan, Single Chamber Housing

    10 If necessary, carry out a fresh adjustment 11 Screw the housing cover back on The electrical connection is finished. 5.3 Wiring plan, single chamber housing The following illustrations apply to the non-Ex as well as to the EEx-d version. VEGAWAVE 61 • - NAMUR...
  • Page 17 In addition to the test key on the electronics module, you can connect an external key to start the test procedure. Connect the key according to the following wiring plan. In shipping condition, terminals 3 and 4 are bridged. For additional information see "Recurring function test". VEGAWAVE 61 • - NAMUR...

  • Page 18: Wiring Plan - Version Ip 66/Ip 68, 1 Bar

    5.4 Wiring plan - version IP 66/IP 68, 1 bar Wire assignment con- nection cable Fig. 12: Wire assignment connection cable brown (+) and blue (-) to power supply or to the processing system Shielding VEGAWAVE 61 • - NAMUR...

  • Page 19: Set Up

    Ground terminal Connection terminals Control lamp Switching point adapta- With the potentiometer you can adapt the switching point to the solid. It tion (1) is already preset and must only be modified in special cases. VEGAWAVE 61 • - NAMUR...

  • Page 20: Function Chart

    6 Set up By default, the potentiometer of VEGAWAVE 61 is set to the right stop (> 0.02 g/cm³ or 0.0008 lbs/in³). In case of very light-weight solids, turn the potentiometer to the left stop (> 0.008 g/cm³ or 0.0003 lbs/in³).

  • Page 21: Recurring Function Test

    flashes 6.4 Recurring function test According to IEC 61508. VEGAWAVE 61 is qualified in mode A (overfill protection) for use in measuring chains of stage SIL2 according to IEC 61508 (redundant, stage SIL3). The following instrument combinations meet the requirements...
  • Page 22 NAMUR electronics module WE60N. For this purpose, the switching delay must be set to 0.5 s. VEGAWAVE 61 has an integrated simulation key. The simulation key is lowered on the electronics module. Push the simulation key for > 2 seconds.
  • Page 23 Test assessment (SPLC) Test passed Low Current ≥ 2 s High Current ≥ 1 s Test not passed Low Current < 2 s / > 4 s High Current < 1 s / > 2 s VEGAWAVE 61 • - NAMUR...

  • Page 24: Maintenance And Fault Rectification

    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 available to you 7 days a week round-the-clock. Since we offer this service world-wide, the support is only available in the English language.

  • Page 25: Exchanging The Electronics Module

    Unscrew the housing cover Lift the opening levers of the terminals with a screwdriver Pull the connection cables out of the terminals Loosen the two screws with a screw driver (Torx size T10 or slot 4) VEGAWAVE 61 • - NAMUR...

  • Page 26: Instrument Repair

    14 Check cable gland on tightness. The seal ring must completely encircle the cable. 15 Screw the housing cover back on The electronics exchange is now finished. 7.4 Instrument repair If a repair is necessary, please proceed as follows: VEGAWAVE 61 • - NAMUR...
  • Page 27 7 Maintenance and fault rectification You can download a return form (23 KB) from our homepage at 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 on humans and the environ- ment and ensures recycling of useful raw materials. Materials: see chapter "Technical data" If you have no way to dispose of the old instrument properly, please contact us concerning return and disposal. VEGAWAVE 61 • - NAMUR...

  • Page 29: Technical Data

    American pipe thread, conical (ASME B1.20.1) 0.8 … 4 kg (0.18 … 8.82 lbs) Instrument weight (depending on process fitting) 600 N (135 lbf) Max. lateral load Fig. 31: Max. lateral load alongside fork side (narrow fork side) VEGAWAVE 61 • - NAMUR...
  • Page 30 (176°F) 40°C (104°F) 0°C (32°F) -50°C 50°C 100°C 150°C 200°C 250°C (-58°F) (122°F) (212°F) (302°F) (392°F) (482°F) -40°C (-40°F) Fig. 32: Ambient temperature - Process temperature Process temperature Ambient temperature Temperature range with temperature adapter VEGAWAVE 61 • - NAMUR...
  • Page 31 Max. falling characteristics (Low current when immersed) 0.02 … 0.1 g/cm³ (0.0007 … 0.036 lbs/in³) Potentiometer for switching point adaptation Depending on the version M12 x 1, according to ISO 4400, Harting, 7/8" FF. VEGAWAVE 61 • - NAMUR...
  • Page 32 Instruments with approvals can have different technical data depending on the version. That's why the associated approval documents have to be noted with these instruments. They 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

    ~ 150 mm (5.91") ø 77 mm ø 84 mm (3.31") (3.03") M20x1,5 M20x1,5 M20x1,5 Fig. 34: Housing versions with protection rating IP 66/IP 68 (1 bar) Stainless steel housing - precision casting Aluminium housing VEGAWAVE 61 • - NAMUR...
  • Page 34 9 Supplement G1½A ø 43mm (1 ") Fig. 35: VEGAWAVE 61, threaded version G1½ A (DIN ISO 228/1) VEGAWAVE 61 • - NAMUR...
  • Page 35 9 Supplement ø 34 mm ") Fig. 36: Temperature adapter VEGAWAVE 61 • - NAMUR...

  • Page 36: 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. 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 37 9 Supplement VEGAWAVE 61 • - NAMUR...
  • Page 38 9 Supplement VEGAWAVE 61 • - NAMUR...
  • Page 39 9 Supplement VEGAWAVE 61 • - NAMUR...

  • 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 2012 32249-EN-120418 Subject to change without prior notice...

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