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Vega VEGACAP 65 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions VEGACAP 65 with contactless electronic switch...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Instrument repair ..... . . 8 Dismounting Dismounting steps ..... . VEGACAP 65 - with contactless electronic switch...
  • Page 3 Dimensions ......Industrial property rights....VEGACAP 65 - with contactless electronic switch...

  • 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 65 - with contactless electronic switch...

  • Page 5: For Your Safety

    2.2 Appropriate use VEGACAP 65 is a sensor for level detection. Detailed information on the application range of VEGACAP 65 is available in chapter "Product description". 2.3 Warning about misuse Inappropriate or incorrect use of the instrument can give rise to application-specific hazards, e.g.

  • Page 6: Safety Information For Ex Areas

    2.7 Manufacturer declaration In conformity with DIN EN 60079-14/2004, para. 5.2.3, point c1, the capacitive probe VEGACAP 65 is suitable for use in zone 2. The operator must use the instrument correctly and follow the specifications of the following documents:...

  • Page 7: Environmental Instructions

    The environment man- agement system is certified acc. to DIN EN ISO 14001. Please help us fulfil this obligation by observing the environ- mental instructions in this manual: Chapter "Storage and transport" Chapter "Disposal" VEGACAP 65 - with contactless electronic switch...

  • Page 8: Product Description

    VEGACAP 65 consists of the following components: Components Housing cover Housing with electronics Process fitting with electrode Fig. 1: VEGACAP 65 - with plastic housing Housing cover Housing with electronics Process fitting VEGACAP 65 - with contactless electronic switch...

  • Page 9: Principle Of Operation

    VEGACAP 65 is very rugged and maintenance-free and can be used in all areas of industrial process technology. Probes such as VEGACAP 65 can be used in solids and in non-conductive liquids. Typical applications are overfill and dry run protection.

  • Page 10: Adjustment

    Product description VEGACAP 65 is a compact instrument, i.e. it can be operated Supply without external evaluation system. The integrated electronics evaluates the level signal and outputs a switching signal. With this switching signal, a connected device can be operated directly (e.g.

  • Page 11: Mounting

    Mounting 4 Mounting 4.1 General instructions In general, VEGACAP 65 can be mounted in any position. The Switching point instrument must be mounted in such a way that the probe is at the height of the requested switching point. With screwed versions, the housing must not be used for...

  • Page 12: Mounting Information

    Agitators and fluidization to be subjected to strong lateral forces. For this reason, do not use an overly long probe for VEGACAP 65, but check if you can mount a short level switch on the side of the vessel in horizontal position.
  • Page 13 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. Fig. 5: Filling and emptying centered VEGACAP 65 - with contactless electronic switch...
  • Page 14 Tensile load suspension cable is not exceeded. The danger of this happening exists particularly with very heavy solids and large meas. lengths. The max. permissible load is stated under "Technical data" in the "Supplement". VEGACAP 65 - with contactless electronic switch...

  • Page 15: Connecting To Power Supply

    Take note of the general installation regulations. As a rule, connect VEGACAP 65 to vessel ground (PA), or in case of plastic vessels, to the next ground potential. On the side of the housing there is a ground terminal between the cable entries.

  • Page 16: Wiring Plans, Single Chamber Housing

    Fig. 7: Connection steps 5 and 6 5.3 Wiring plans, single chamber housing Housing overview Fig. 8: Material versions, single chamber housing Plastic (not with dust-Ex) Aluminium Stainless steel Filter element for pressure compensation VEGACAP 65 - with contactless electronic switch...
  • Page 17 flowing domestic current of the elec- tronics are nevertheless switched off reliably. When VEGACAP 65 is used as part of an overfill protection system acc. to WHG, also note the regulations of the general type approval.
  • Page 18 Connecting to power supply Fig. 10: Wiring plan Voltage supply VEGACAP 65 - with contactless electronic switch...

  • Page 19: Set Up

    Note: As a rule, always set the mode with the mode switch (3) before starting setup VEGACAP 65. The switching output will change if you set the mode switch (3) afterwards. This could possibly trigger other connected instruments or devices.
  • Page 20 Screw the housing cover tightly to the point where the inspection glass is above the control lamp (LED). To adjust VEGACAP 65, first of all remove the housing cover. You can adapt the switching point to the solid with the Switching point adaptation (1) potentiometer.

  • Page 21: Function Chart

    (1) until the control lamp lights red. The measuring system is now ready for operation. 6.3 Function chart The following chart provides an overview of the switching conditions depending on the adjusted mode and level. VEGACAP 65 - with contactless electronic switch...
  • Page 22 Overfill protection Switch open min. mode Dry run protection Switch closed Green min. mode Dry run protection Switch open Failure of the supply voltage (min./max. mode) Switch open Failure Switch open flashes red VEGACAP 65 - with contactless electronic switch...

  • Page 23: Maintenance And Fault Rectification

    Maintenance and fault rectification 7 Maintenance and fault rectification 7.1 Maintenance When used as directed in normal operation, VEGACAP 65 is completely maintenance-free. 7.2 Fault rectification VEGACAP 65 offers maximum reliability. Nevertheless faults Causes of malfunction can occur during operation. These may be caused by the following, e.g.:...

  • Page 24: Exchange Of The Electronics Module

    2 Unscrew the housing cover 3 Lift the opening levers of the terminals with a screwdriver 4 Pull the connection cables out of the terminals 5 Loosen the two screws with a Phillips screwdriver (size 1) VEGACAP 65 - with contactless electronic switch...
  • Page 25 13 Check the hold of the wires in the terminals by lightly pulling on them 14 Check the tightness of the cable entry. The seal ring must completely encircle the cable. 15 Screw the housing cover back on The electronics exchange is finished. VEGACAP 65 - with contactless electronic switch...

  • Page 26: Instrument Repair

    Maintenance and fault rectification 7.4 Instrument repair If a repair is necessary, please proceed as follows: From our homepage in the Internet www.vega.com, you can download a return form (23 KB) under: “Downloads – Forms and Certificates – Repair form”...

  • Page 27: Dismounting

    Take note of chapters "Mounting" and "Connecting to power supply" and carry out the listed steps in reverse order. 8.2 Disposal VEGACAP 65 consists of materials which can be recycled by specialised recycling companies. We have purposely de- signed the electronic modules to be easily separable.

  • Page 28: Supplement

    (ø 0.24 in) - PA partly insulated ø 8 mm (ø 0.32 in) 10 KN (2248 lbf) Max. torque (process fitting thread) 100 Nm (73 lbf ft) Cable connected electrically conductive with the gravity weight. VEGACAP 65 - with contactless electronic switch...
  • Page 29 0˚C (32˚F) -50˚C 50˚C 100˚C 150˚C 200˚C (-58˚F) (122˚F) (212˚F) (302˚F) (392˚F) -40˚C (-40˚F) Fig. 13: Ambient temperature - Product temperature Product temperature Ambient temperature Temperature range with temperature adapter Dielectric figure >1.5 VEGACAP 65 - with contactless electronic switch...
  • Page 30 IP 66/IP 67 Overvoltage category Protection class Approvals ATEX II 1/2 D, 2 D IP6X T Deviating data with Ex applications: see separate safety instructions. Only in conjunction with Aluminium and stainless steel housing. VEGACAP 65 - with contactless electronic switch...
  • Page 31 Supplement Overfill protection acc. to WHG Ship approvals VEGACAP 65 - with contactless electronic switch...

  • Page 32: Dimensions

    ") ø77mm (3 ") ø84mm (3 ") M20x1,5/ M20x1,5/ M20x1,5/ ½ NPT ½ NPT ½ NPT M20x1,5 Fig. 14: Housing versions Plastic housing Stainless steel housing Aluminium housing All dimensions in mm (inch). VEGACAP 65 - with contactless electronic switch...
  • Page 33 Supplement G 1 A, G 1 ø6mm ( ") ø30 ") Fig. 15: VEGACAP 65 - Threaded version G1 A = Sensor length, see "Technical data" VEGACAP 65 - with contactless electronic switch...
  • Page 34 Supplement ø 40mm (1 ") Fig. 16: Temperature adapter VEGACAP 65 - with contactless electronic switch...

  • Page 35: Industrial Property Rights

    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.
  • Page 36 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 2006 Technical data subject to alterations 30017-EN-060223...

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