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Vega VEGAFLEX 62 Operating Instructions Manual

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VEGAFLEX 62
4 ... 20 mA/HART two-wire
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31837
Guided Microwave

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions VEGAFLEX 62 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire Document ID: 31837 Guided Microwave...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Parameter adjustment with AMS™ and PDM ..43 Saving the parameter adjustment data ... . 43 VEGAFLEX 62 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 3 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 VEGAFLEX 62, we offer accessories and replacement parts. The associated documents are: 27720 - VEGADIS 61...

  • Page 4: About This Document

    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. VEGAFLEX 62 • 4 … 20 mA/HART 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 VEGAFLEX 62 is a sensor for continuous level measurement. 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

    Ex-specific "Safety instructions" (with Ex-versions) if necessary, further certificates VEGAFLEX 62 consists of the components: Components Process fitting with probe Housing with electronics Housing cover, optionally available with indicating and adjustment module VEGAFLEX 62 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...

  • 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 VEGAFLEX 62 is a level sensor with cable or rod probe for continuous Application area level measurement.

  • Page 9: Operation

    This function is generally not available for approved instruments. 3.3 Operation VEGAFLEX 62 can be adjusted with different adjustment media: with indicating and adjustment module with the suitable VEGA DTM in conjunction with an adjustment software according to the FDT/DTM standard, e.g. PACTware and with manufacturer-specific adjustment programs AMS™...
  • Page 10 Protected against solar radiation Avoiding mechanical shock and vibration Storage and transport temperature see chapter "Supplement - Storage and transport temperature Technical data - Ambient conditions" Relative humidity 20 … 85 % VEGAFLEX 62 • 4 … 20 mA/HART 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. VEGAFLEX 62 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...

  • Page 12: Mounting Instructions

    The max. permissible pressure is specified in chapter "Technical data" or on the type label of the sensor. 4.2 Mounting instructions Mount VEGAFLEX 62 in such a way that the distance to vessel Mounting position installations or to the vessel wall is at least 300 mm (12 in).
  • Page 13 In case of difficult installation conditions, the probe can be also Rod extensions mounted laterally. For this purpose, adapt the rod with rod extensions or bow-shaped segments. The sensor must be readjusted to compensate the resulting running time changes. VEGAFLEX 62 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 14 Rod length 100 … 2000 mm (3.937 … 78.74 in) Thread length 18 mm (0.709 in) Make sure that the rod of the probe is at least 300 mm (11.811 in) away from the vessel wall VEGAFLEX 62 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 15 When installing rod or cable probes without metal vessel wall, e.g. in plastic vessels, the measured value can be influenced by strong electromagnetic fields (emitted interference according to EN 61326: class A). In this case, use a probe in coax version. VEGAFLEX 62 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 16 Flange Metal sheet Concrete vessel When installed in thick concrete ceilings, VEGAFLEX 62 should be mounted front flush to the lower edge. In concrete silos, the distance to the wall should be at least 500 mm (20 in). ø >160 mm (ø...
  • Page 17 Fig. 8: Mounting socket When welding the socket, make sure that the socket is flush to the vessel wall. Fig. 9: Socket must be installed flush Unfavourable installation Socket flush - optimum installation VEGAFLEX 62 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 18 Measuring probes can be mounted in bypass tubes up to DN 200. If VEGAFLEX 62 is used in standpipes or bypass tubes, contact with the tube wall should be avoided. We offer spacers as accessories for fastening the probe in the middle of the tube.
  • Page 19 4 Mounting Make sure that the probe is not subjected to strong lateral forces. Inflowing medium Mount VEGAFLEX 62 at a position in the vessel where no disturbances, e.g. from filling openings, agitators, etc., can occur. Fig. 11: Lateral load...

  • Page 20: Connect To Power Supply

    The signal conditioning instruments VEGAMET 624 and 625 as well as VEGASCAN 693 have a digital sensor recognition. When connecting VEGAFLEX 62, a software version from 1.92 is required with the signal conditioning instrument. For software update move under "www.vega.

  • Page 21: Connection Procedure

    1 cm (0.4 in) insulation from the ends of the individual wires Insert the cable through the cable gland into the sensor Lift the opening levers of the terminals with a screwdriver (see following illustration) VEGAFLEX 62 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...

  • Page 22: Wiring Plan, Single Chamber Housing

    12 Screw the housing cover 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 Ex-ia version. VEGAFLEX 62 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...

  • Page 23: Wiring Plan, Double Chamber Housing

    Fig. 14: Wiring plan, single chamber housing Voltage supply/Signal output 5.4 Wiring plan, double chamber housing The following illustration apply to non-Ex as well as Ex ia versions. The Exd version is described in the next subchapter. VEGAFLEX 62 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 24 Connection compart- ment I ² C Fig. 16: Connection compartment double chamber housing Plug connector for VEGACONNECT (I²C interface) Ground terminal for connection of the cable screen Spring-loaded terminals for voltage supply VEGAFLEX 62 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...

  • Page 25: Wiring Plan Double Chamber Housing Ex D

    Display I ² C 5 6 7 8 Fig. 18: Electronics compartment, double chamber housing Plug connector for VEGACONNECT (I²C interface) Internal connection cable to the connection compartment Terminals for VEGADIS 61 VEGAFLEX 62 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 26 Fig. 19: Connection compartment double chamber housing Ex d Spring-loaded terminals for power supply and cable screen Ground terminal for connection of the cable screen Wiring plan Fig. 20: Wiring plan double chamber housing Ex d Voltage supply/Signal output VEGAFLEX 62 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...

  • Page 27: Wiring Plan - Version Ip 66/Ip 68, 1 Bar

    5.6 Wiring plan - version IP 66/IP 68, 1 bar Wire assignment, con- nection cable Fig. 21: Wire assignment, connection cable brown (+) and blue (-) to power supply or to the processing system Screening VEGAFLEX 62 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...

  • Page 28: Set Up With The Indicating And Adjustment Module Plicscom

    Screw housing cover with inspection window tightly back on Removal is carried out in reverse order. The indicating and adjustment module is powered by the sensor, an additional connection is not necessary. VEGAFLEX 62 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 29 Fig. 22: Insert indicating and adjustment module Note: If you intend to retrofit the instrument with an indicating and adjustment module for continuous measured value indication, a higher cover with an inspection glass is required. VEGAFLEX 62 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...

  • Page 30: Adjustment System

    The functions of the individual keys are shown in the above illustration. Approx. 10 minutes after the last pressing of a key, an automatic reset to measured value indication is triggered. Any values not confirmed with [OK] will not be saved. VEGAFLEX 62 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...

  • Page 31: Setup Procedure

    6 Set up with the indicating and adjustment module PLICSCOM 6.4 Setup procedure After connecting VEGAFLEX 62 to power supply or after a voltage Switch on phase recurrence, the instrument carries out a self-check for approx. 30 seconds: Internal check of the electronics Indication of the instrument type, the firmware as well as the...
  • Page 32 Prepare the % value for editing with [OK] and set the cursor to the requested position with [->]. Set the requested percentage value with [+] and save with [OK]. The cursor jumps now to the distance value. VEGAFLEX 62 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 33 Damping Enter the requested parameter via the appropriate keys, save your settings and jump to the next menu item with the [->] key. VEGAFLEX 62 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 34 [->] key. Caution: Note the following, if VEGAFLEX 62 is used as part of an overfill protection system according to WHG: If a linearisation curve is selected, the measuring signal is no longer compulsorily linear proportional to the level.
  • Page 35 Displayed value Display unit Scaling Current output Unit of measurement Language Sensitivity The following safety-relevant data are not read out or written: HART mode Sensor length/Sensor type Gating out of false signals VEGAFLEX 62 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 36 Pointer The min. and max. values are reset to the actual value. Sensor-specific basic adjustment. Special parameters are parameters which are set customer-specifically on the service level with the adjustment software PACTware. VEGAFLEX 62 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 37 Optional settings simulation or trend curve presentation are shown in the following menu schematic. You will find a detailed description of these menu items in the operating instructions manual "Indicating and adjustment module". VEGAFLEX 62 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...

  • Page 38: Menu Schematic

    100 % = 005.0 hl Diagnostics Basic adjustment Display ▶ Diagnostics Service Info Sensor status Curve selection Echo curve Pointer Distance min.: 0.234 m(d) Echo curve Presentation of the echo Distance max.: 5.385 m(d) curve VEGAFLEX 62 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 39 Basic adjustment Display Diagnostics Service ▶ Info Instrument type Date of manufacture Last change using PC Sensor characteristics 12. Dec. 2005 Serial number Software version 04. March 2004 Display now? 12345678 3.22 VEGAFLEX 62 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...

  • Page 40: Saving The Parameter Adjustment Data

    They are hence available for multiple use or service purposes. If VEGAFLEX 62 is equipped with an indicating and adjustment module, the most important data can be read out of the sensor into indicating and adjustment module. The procedure is described in the operating instructions manual "Indicating and adjustment module"...

  • Page 41: Setup With Pactware And Other Adjustment Programs

    USB cable to the PC VEGACONNECT Sensor VEGACONNECT exter- nally TWIST Fig. 25: Connection via VEGACONNECT externally I²C bus (com.) interface on the sensor I²C connection cable of VEGACONNECT VEGACONNECT USB cable to the PC VEGAFLEX 62 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...

  • Page 42: Parameter Adjustment With Pactware

    With power supply units with integrated HART resistance (internal resistance approx. 250 Ω), an additional external resistance is not necessary. This applies, e. g. to the VEGA instruments VEGATRENN 149A, VEGADIS 371, VEGAMET 381. Common Ex separators are also usually equipped with a sufficient current limitation resistance. In such cases, VEGACONNECT 4 can be connected parallel to the 4 …...

  • Page 43: Parameter Adjustment With Ams™ And Pdm

    7 Setup with PACTware and other adjustment programs Note: Keep in mind that for setup of VEGAFLEX 62, DTM-Collection in the actual version must be used. All currently available VEGA DTMs are included as a DTM Collection on a CD. They can be purchased for a token fee from the responsible VEGA agency.

  • Page 44: Maintenance And Fault Rectification

    DTM. In many cases, the causes can be determined this way and faults rectified. However, should these measures not be successful, call the VEGA 24 hour service hotline service hotline in urgent cases under the phone no. +49 1805 858550.

  • Page 45: Exchange Or Shorten Cable/Rod

    Loosen the measuring component by applying a fork spanner to the flat surfaces (SW 8), provide counterforce with another fork spanner (SW 8) Unscrew the loosened measuring component manually Place the enclosed new double washer onto the thread. VEGAFLEX 62 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 46 Cable: Fasten the cable with three pins, torque 20 Nm (14.75 lbf in) Enter new probe length and then carry out a fresh adjustment (see "Setup procedure, Carrying out min. adjustment - Carrying out max. adjustment"). VEGAFLEX 62 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...

  • Page 47: Exchanging The Electronics Module

    FX-E.60HX (X = without approvals) FX-E.60HA (A = approvals CA, DA according to product list) FX-E.60HC (C = approvals XM, CX, CM, CK, CI, DX, DM, DI, GX, UX, UF according to product list) VEGAFLEX 62 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...

  • Page 48: 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 49: 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. VEGAFLEX 62 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...

  • Page 50: Supplement

    Cable: ø 6 mm (0.236 in) approx. 170 g/m (1.8 oz/ft) Gravity weight 730 g (26 oz) Probe length L (from seal surface) Rod: ø 16 mm (0.63 in) 0.3 … 6 m (0.984 … 19.69 ft) VEGAFLEX 62 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 51 Lower dead zone (see diagrams under Accuracy - grey section) Output variable Output signal 4 … 20 mA/HART Cycle time min. 1 s (dependent on the parameter setting) Signal resolution 1.6 µA VEGAFLEX 62 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 52 Depending on the installation conditions, there can be deviations which can be rectified with an adaptation of the adjustment or a change of the measured value offset in the DTM service mode. VEGAFLEX 62 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 53 0,08 m 0,3 m 0,02 m (3.15 " (11.811 " (0.787 ") Fig. 30: Deviation VEGAFLEX 62 in rod version in water Dead zone - no measurement possible in this area Probe length 15 mm (0.591 " 5 mm (0.197 ") -5 mm (-0.197...
  • Page 54 0,3 m (3.15 (11.811 ") ") (11.811 ") Fig. 32: Deviation VEGAFLEX 62 in cable version, probe length L < 20 m in water Dead zone - no measurement possible in this area Probe length 15 mm (0.591 " 5 mm (0.197...
  • Page 55 20 m (3.15 ") (11.811 ") (787.4 ") Fig. 34: Deviation VEGAFLEX 62 in cable version, probe length L > 20 m in water Dead zone - no measurement possible in this area Probe length 20 mm (0.787 ") 15 mm (0.591...
  • Page 56 1 x closing cap ½ NPT, 1 x blind plug ½ NPT 1 x plug (depending on the version), 1 x blind stopper M20 x 1.5 Depending on the version M12 x 1, according to DIN 43650, Harting, 7/ 8" FF. VEGAFLEX 62 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 57 Voltage supply and data transmission through the sensor LC display in dot matrix Indication Adjustment elements 4 keys Protection rating unassembled IP 20 mounted into the sensor without cover IP 40 Materials Housing VEGAFLEX 62 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 58 - investment casting, stainless steel housing - electro-polished Aluminium and stainless housing, in- IP 66/IP 68 (1 bar) vestment casting (optionally available) A suitable cable is the prerequisite for maintaining the protection rating. VEGAFLEX 62 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 59 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 60: Dimensions

    Aluminium housing ~ 87 mm (3.43") ~ 116 mm (4.57") ø 84 mm ø 84 mm (3.31") (3.31") M16x1,5 M20x1,5 M20x1,5/ ½ NPT M20x1,5/ ½ NPT Single chamber version Double chamber version VEGAFLEX 62 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 61 ø 80 mm ø 77 mm (3.31") (3.15") (3.03") M16x1,5 M20x1,5/ ½ NPT M20x1,5/ M20x1,5/ ½ NPT ½ NPT Single chamber version, electropolished Single chamber version, precision casting Double chamber version, precision casting VEGAFLEX 62 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 62 (0.24") ø 30 mm (1.18") ø 16 mm (0.63") 12 mm ø 30 mm (0.47") (1.18") ø 54 mm (2.13") Fig. 42: VEGAFLEX 62 Sensor length, see chapter "Technical data" Lug optionally VEGAFLEX 62 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire...
  • Page 63 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 64 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 Subject to change without prior notice 31837-EN-090831...

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