Parameter adjustment - Quick setup ................34 Parameter adjustment - Extended adjustment..............34 Saving the parameterisation data ................... 47 Setup with PACTware ......................48 Connect the PC ......................48 Parameter adjustment ....................48 Saving the parameterisation data ................... 50 VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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11.6 Trademark ........................87 Safety instructions for Ex areas Take note of the Ex specific safety instructions for Ex applications. These instructions are attached as documents to each instrument with Ex approval and are part of the operating instructions manual. Editing status: 2018-05-22 VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Symbols used Document ID This symbol on the front page of this instruction refers to the Docu- ment ID. By entering the Document ID on www.vega.com you will reach the document download. Information, tip, note This symbol indicates helpful additional information.
During work on and with the device the required personal protective equipment must always be worn. Appropriate use Model VEGABAR 86 is a pressure transmitter for level and gauge measurement. You can find detailed information about the area of application in chapter "Product description".
A Class 2 power supply unit has to be used for the installation in the USA and Canada. Environmental instructions Protection of the environment is one of our most important duties. That is why we have introduced an environment management system VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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2 For your safety 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 fulfil this obligation by observing the environmental instructions in this manual: • Chapter "Packaging, transport and storage" • Chapter "Disposal" VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Alternatively, you can access the data via your smartphone: • Download the VEGA Tools app from the "Apple App Store" or the "Google Play Store" • Scan the Data Matrix code on the type label of the instrument or •...
Optional instrument features are also described in this operating instructions manual. The respective scope of delivery results from the order specification. Principle of operation Measured variables The VEGABAR 86 is suitable for the measurement of the following process variables: • Level Fig. 2: Level measurement with VEGABAR 86...
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3 Product description Depending on the version, the VEGABAR 86 is also suitable for Electronic differential pressure electronic differential pressure measurement. For this, the instrument is combined with a slave sensor. Fig. 3: Electronic differential pressure measurement through Master/Slave combination You can find detailed information in the operating instructions of the respective slave sensor. The VEGABAR 86 is a submersible pressure transmitter for level Application area measurement in wells, basins and open vessels. Its great flexibility...
ISO 4180. The packaging of standard instruments consists of environment- friendly, recyclable cardboard. For special versions, PE foam or PE foil is also used. Dispose of the packaging material via specialised recycling companies. VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
PACTware with VEGA-DTM is required. You can find further information in the operating instructions "Interface adapter VEGACONNECT" (Document-ID 32628). Slave sensors Slave sensors of VEGABAR series 80 enable in conjunction with VEGABAR 86 an electronic differential pressure measurement. You can find further information in the operating instructions of the respective slave sensor. VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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3 Product description The VEGADIS 81 is an external display and adjustment unit for VEGA VEGADIS 81 plics sensors. ® For sensors with double chamber housing the interface adapter "VEGADIS adapter" is also required for VEGADIS 81. You can find further information in the operating instructions "VEGADIS 81" (Document-ID 43814).
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"Welded socket and adapters" (Document-ID 48094). 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 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Suitability for the ambient The instrument is suitable for standard and extended ambient condi- conditions tions acc. to IEC/EN 61010-1. Depending on the transmitter, the VEGABAR 86 is supplied with a Transport and mounting protection protective cap or a transport and mounting protection.
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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. Fig. 6: Temperature ranges Process temperature Ambient temperature VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Aluminium - single chamber Stainless steel single chamber (electropolished) Plastic double chamber Aluminium, stainless steel double chamber housing (precision casting) Filter element With the following instruments a blind plug is installed instead of the filter element: VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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An absolute pressure measuring cell is used so that no ventilation is required. With relative pressure measuring ranges, the ambient pressure is detected and compensated by a reference sensor in the electronics. VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Level measurement Measurement setup Keep the following in mind when setting up the measuring system: • 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 VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
You have to remove these plugs before electrical connection. NPT thread In the case of instrument housings with self-sealing NPT threads, it is not possible to have the cable entries screwed in at the factory. The VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
3. Loosen compression nut of the cable gland and remove blind plug 4. Remove approx. 10 cm (4 in) of the cable mantle, strip approx. 1 cm (0.4 in) of insulation from the ends of the individual wires VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
10. Reinsert the display and adjustment module, if one was installed 11. Screw the housing lid back on The electrical connection is finished. Single chamber housing The following illustration applies to the non-Ex, Ex-ia and Ex-d ver- sion. VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
The following illustrations apply to the non-Ex as well as to the Ex-ia version. Electronics compartment 4...20mA 6 7 8 Fig. 14: Electronics compartment - double chamber housing Internal connection to the terminal compartment For display and adjustment module or interface adapter VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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"Additional current output" First current output (I) - Voltage supply and signal output, sensor (HART) Additional current output (II) - Voltage supply and signal output (without HART) Ground terminal for connection of the cable screen VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Internal connection to the terminal compartment For display and adjustment module or interface adapter Terminal compartment 4...20mA Fig. 19: Connection compartment - Ex-d-ia double chamber housing Voltage supply, signal output Ground terminal for connection of the cable screen VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Fig. 21: View to the plug connector M12 x 1 Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4 Contact pin Colour, connection ca- Terminal, electronics ble in the sensor module Pin 1 Brown Pin 2 White Pin 3 Blue Pin 4 Black VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Brown (+) and blue (-) to power supply or to the processing system Shielding External housing Terminal compartment, housing socket 1 2 3 4 Fig. 23: Connection of the process component in the housing base Yellow White Black Shielding Breather capillaries VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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Fig. 25: Electronics and terminal compartment - single chamber housing Voltage supply, signal output For display and adjustment module or interface adapter For external display and adjustment unit or Slave sensor Ground terminal for connection of the cable screen VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
5 Connecting to power supply Connection example Connection example, ad- ditional current output 4...20mA 4...20mA Fig. 26: Connection example VEGABAR 86 additional current output Supply and signal circuit, sensor Signal circuit, additional current output Input card PLC Sensor Circuit Input card PLC...
The display and adjustment module is powered by the sensor, an ad- ditional connection is not necessary. Fig. 27: Installing the display and adjustment module in the electronics compart- ment of the single chamber housing VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
"English". Approx. 60 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. Measured value indication Measured value indica- With the [->] key you can move between three different indication tion modes. VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
[->] or [ESC] keys or automatically after 3 s Note: You can find a description of the individual steps in the quick setup guide of the sensor. You can find "Extended adjustment" in the next sub-chapter. Parameter adjustment - Extended adjustment For technically demanding measuring points, you can carry out extended settings in "Extended adjustment". VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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In this menu item you activate/deactivate the slave sensor for elec- tronic differential pressure and select the application. VEGABAR 86 can be used for process pressure and level measure- ment. The setting in the delivery status is process pressure measure- ment. The mode can be changed in this adjustment menu.
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With relative pressure measuring cells a manual offset can also be carried out. If the actual measured value should be taken over as correction value during automatic position correction, this value must not be influ- enced by product coverage or static pressure. VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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Parameterization example VEGABAR 86 always measures pressure independently of the pro- cess variable selected in the menu item "Application". To output the selected process variable correctly, an allocation of the output signal to 0 % and 100 % must be carried out (adjustment).
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5. Save settings with [OK] The max. adjustment is finished. For an adjustment with filling, simply enter the actual measured value indicated at the bottom of the display. Setup - Damping To damp process-dependent measured value fluctuations, set an integration time of 0 … 999 s in this menu item. The increment is 0.1 s. VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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Setup - Current output In the menu item "Current output Min./Max.", you determine the reac- (Min./Max.) tion of the current output during operation. The default setting is min. current 3.8 mA and max. current 20.5 mA. VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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Polish • Czech • Turkish In delivery status, the VEGABAR 86 is set to English. Display - Displayed value In this menu item, you define which measured value is displayed. 1 and 2 The setting in the delivery status for the display value is "Lin. percent". Display - Display format...
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Diagnosis - Simulation In this menu item you can simulate measured values. This allows the signal path to be tested, e.g. through downstream indicating instru- ments or the input card of the control system. VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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The following table shows the default values of the instrument. De- pending on the instrument version or application, all menu items may not be available or some may be differently assigned: VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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Number of positions after the decimal point, automatically Backlight Switched on Reset - Diagnosis Menu item Parameter Default value Sensor status Peak value Pressure Actual measured value Temperature Actual temperature values from measuring cell, elec- tronics Process pressure Simulation VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
If the data do not match, a fault message is outputted or the function is blocked. The data are saved only after release. VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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4 mA (0 %) and 20 mA (100 %) of the current output refer to. If the measuring cell temperature is selected as measured variable, then e.g. 0 °C refers to 4 mA and 100 °C to 20 mA. VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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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 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
In the display and adjust- If the instrument is equipped with a display and adjustment module, ment module the parameter adjustment data can be saved therein. The procedure is described in menu item "Copy device settings". VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Note: 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, VEGAMET 381, VEGAMET 391. Common Ex separators are also usually equipped with a sufficient current limiting resistance. In such cases, the interface converter can be connected parallel to the 4 …...
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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. VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
7 Setup with PACTware Saving the parameterisation data We recommend documenting or saving the parameterisation data via PACTware. That way the data are available for multiple use or service purposes. VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
They can then be transferred to a Field Communicator. In the HART communication, the Universal Commands and a part of the Common Practice Commands are supported. VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Event memory Up to 500 events are automatically stored with a time stamp in the sensor (non-deletable). Each entry contains date/time, event type, event description and value. Event types are for example: • Modification of a parameter VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Plan in maintenance for the instrument because a failure is expected in the near future (e.g. due to buildup). This status message is inactive by default. It can be activated by the user via PACTware/DTM or EDD. VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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Error in the EEPROM bration • • F261 Error during setup Repeat setup Bit 11 of Byte 0 … 5 • • Error when carrying out a reset Repeat reset Error in the instru- ment settings VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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• M500 The data could not be restored Repeat reset Bit 0 of • during the reset to delivery Load XML file with sensor data Byte 14 … 24 Error in the delivery status into the sensor status VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Operating voltage too low, load resist- Check, adapt if necessary ance too high • • Current signal greater than Sensor electronics defective Exchange the instrument or send it in 22 mA, less than 3.6 mA for repair VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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.
9 Diagnosis, asset management and service Fig. 36: VEGABAR 86 in IP 68 version, 25 bar and lateral cable outlet, external housing Process module Plug connector Cable assembly Connection cable External housing 3. Loosen the plug connector 4. Mount the new process module on the measuring point 5.
You can find an instrument return form as well as detailed informa- tion about the procedure in the download area of our homepage: www.vega.com. By doing this you help us carry out the repair quickly and without having to call back for needed information. In case of repair, proceed as follows: •...
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 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Ʋ Seal between housing and housing lid Silicone SI 850 R, NBR silicone-free, EPDM cleaned Ʋ Inspection window in housing cover Polycarbonate, UL746-C listed (with Ex-d version: glass) Ʋ Ground terminal 316L EPDM cleaned in conjunction with FEP cable with coating-compatible version VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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50 Nm (36.88 lbf ft) Input variable The specifications are only an overview and refer to the measuring cell. Limitations due to the material and version of the process fitting as well as the selected pressure type are possible. The specifications on the nameplate apply. Nominal measuring ranges and overload capability in bar/kPa Nominal range Overload capacity, max. pressure Overload capacity, min. pressure Gauge pressure Between transmitter and external electronics housing. VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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0 … 150 psi 1300 psi 0 psi 0 … 300 psi 1900 psi 0 psi 0 … 900 psig 2900 psig 0 psi Adjustment ranges Specifications refer to the nominal measuring range, pressure values lower than -1 bar cannot be Min./Max. adjustment: Ʋ Percentage value -10 … 110 % VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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Fault signal, current output (adjustable) Last valid measured value, ≥ 21 mA, ≤ 3.6 mA Max. output current 21.5 mA Starting current ≤ 10 mA for 5 ms after switching on, ≤ 3.6 mA Load Load resistor, see chapter "Voltage supply" Last valid measured value not possible with SIL. The output values can be assigned individually. VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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Via the additional current output (4 mA = 0 °C, 20 mA = 100 °C) Ʋ Digital Depending on the electronics version via the HART, Profibus PA, Foundation Fieldbus or Modbus signal Reference conditions and influencing variables (according to DIN EN 60770-1) Reference conditions according to DIN EN 61298-1 Ʋ Temperature +15 … +25 °C (+59 … +77 °F) VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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4 … 20 mA and refers to the set span. Turn down (TD) is the ratio "nominal measuring range/set span". The thermal change of the zero signal and output span corresponds to the value F in chapter "Calculation of the total deviation (according to DIN 16086)". Ceramic measuring cell - Standard Fig. 38: Basic temperature error F at TD 1 : 1 TBasis VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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80°C 20°C -0,15 % -0,3 % Fig. 39: Thermal change, current output Long-term stability (according to DIN 16086) Applies to the respective digital signal output (e.g. HART, Profibus PA) as well as to analogue cur- rent output 4 … 20 mA under reference conditions. Specifications refer to the set span. Turn down (TD) is the ratio nominal measuring range/set span. VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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Wires, strain relief, breather capillaries, screen braiding, metal foil, mantle Depending on the instrument version 2 g with housing version stainless steel double chamber IP 66/IP 68 (0.2 bar), only with absolute pressure. Breather capillaries not with Ex-d version. VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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[OK], [->], [+], [ESC] Ʋ Switch Bluetooth On/Off Bluetooth interface Ʋ Standard Bluetooth smart Ʋ Effective range 25 m (82.02 ft) Protection rating Ʋ unassembled IP 20 Ʋ mounted in the housing without lid IP 40 VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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< 0.1 K Accuracy ±3 K Voltage supply Operating voltage U Ʋ Non-Ex instrument 9.6 … 35 V DC Ʋ Ex-d instrument 9.6 … 35 V DC Ʋ Ex-ia instrument 9.6 … 30 V DC VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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2000 m (6562 ft) Ʋ with connected overvoltage protection up to 5000 m (16404 ft) Galvanic separation between electronics and metal housing parts Protection rating IP 66/IP 68 (0.2 bar) only in conjunction with absolute pressure. VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Level measurement in a water reservoir, 1,600 mm height corresponds to 0.157 bar (157 kPa), medium temperature 50 °C VEGABAR 86 with measuring range 0.4 bar, deviation < 0.1 %, meas. cell ø 28 mm 1. Calculation of the Turn down TD = 0.4 bar/0.157 bar, TD = 2.6 : 1...
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Accuracy class Non-linearity, hysteresis and non-repeatability TD ≤ 5 : 1 TD > 5 : 1 0.1 % < 0.1 % < 0.02 % x TD Tab. 26: Determination of the deviation from table: F = 0.1 % VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
The thermal change of the current output is in this example is negligible. 11.4 Dimensions The following dimensional drawings represent only an extract of the possible versions. Detailed dimensional drawings can be downloaded at www.vega.com under "Downloads" and "Drawings". Plastic housing ~ 69 mm ~ 84 mm (2.72")
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Fig. 43: Housing version with protection rating IP 66/IP 68 (1 bar) - with integrated display and adjustment module the housing is 9 mm/0.35 in higher Aluminium - single chamber Aluminium - double chamber VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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Fig. 45: Housing version with protection rating IP 66/IP 68 (1 bar) - with integrated display and adjustment module the housing is 9 mm/0.35 in higher Stainless steel single chamber (electropolished) Stainless steel single chamber (precision casting) Stainless steel double chamber housing (precision casting) VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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ø 80 mm (3.15") M20x1,5/ ½ NPT Fig. 46: Housing version with protection rating IP 69K - with integrated display and adjustment module the housing is 9 mm/0.35 in higher Stainless steel single chamber (electropolished) VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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(1.64") ~ 66 mm (2.60") 110 mm x 90 mm (4.33" x 3.54") Fig. 47: VEGABAR 86, IP 68 version with external housing Lateral cable outlet Axial cable outlet Plastic single chamber Stainless steel single chamber Seal 2 mm (0.079 in), (only with 3A approval)
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ø 29 mm (0.32") (1.14") ø 32 mm (1.26") Fig. 48: VEGABAR 86, sensor 32 mm with straining clamp With threaded fitting G1½ (1½ NPT) With thread G1½ (1½ NPT) with direct cable outlet VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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1NPT ø 8 mm (0.32") ø 22 mm (0.87") Fig. 49: VEGABAR 86, sensor 22 mm with straining clamp With threaded fitting G1½ (1½ NPT) With thread G1½ (1½ NPT) with direct cable outlet VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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ø 44 mm ø 37 mm (1.73") (1.46") Fig. 50: VEGABAR 86, plastic version PVDF, with threaded fitting G1½ (1½ NPT) PVDF, with thread G1½ (1½ NPT) PE coated, with thread G1½ (1½ NPT) VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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0.75 " 0.12 " 4" 10" 1 .25" 7.87 " 8xø0.63 " 6.19 " Fig. 51: VEGABAR 86, flange connection (example: sensor 32 mm) Flanges according to DIN 2501 Flanges according to ASME B16.5 VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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ø 92 mm (3.62") ø 8 mm (0.32") ø 32 mm (1.26") Fig. 52: VEGABAR 86, hygienic fittings Clamp 2" (ø 64 mm) PN 16 DIN 32676, ISO 2852 Slotted nut DN 50 VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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SW 27 mm SW 41 mm (1.06") (1.61") G½ ø 22 mm G¼ (0.87 ") Fig. 53: VEGABAR 86, threaded version Thread G½ internal G¼ Thread ½ NPT, hole ø 11 mm Thread G1 VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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Maintenance 52 Measured value memory 52 Measurement setup – In the open vessel 19 NAMUR NE 107 53 Peak value indicator 41 Position correction 36 Pressure compensation 17, 18, 19 – Ex-d 18 VEGABAR 86 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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