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Vega VEGAPULS WL 61 Installation & Maintenance Instructions Manual

4 ... 20 ma/hart - two-wire radar sensor for continuous level measurement of water and wastewater
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Installation & Maintenance Instructions
VEGAPULS WL 61
4 ... 20 mA/HART - two-wire
Radar sensor for continuous level measurement
of water and wastewater
Reading Office
Aberdeen Office
Cutbush Park, Danehill, Lower Earley,
Unit 6 Airside Business Park, Kirkhill Industrial Estate,
Reading, Berkshire. RG6 4UT. UK.
Dyce, Aberdeen. AB21 0GT. UK.
Tel: +44 (0)118 9311188
Tel: +44 (0)1224 725999
Email: info@able.co.uk
Email: ab@able.co.uk
Internet: www.able.co.uk
e-procurement: www.247able.com
Registered in England No: 01851002
VAT No: GB 417 2481 61

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  • Page 1 Installation & Maintenance Instructions VEGAPULS WL 61 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire Radar sensor for continuous level measurement of water and wastewater Reading Office Aberdeen Office Cutbush Park, Danehill, Lower Earley, Unit 6 Airside Business Park, Kirkhill Industrial Estate, Internet: www.able.co.uk...
  • Page 2 The radar sensor measures the distance from the sensor to the Parameterization example product surface. For indication of the real level, an allocation of the measured distance to the percentage height must be carried out. VEGAPULS WL 61 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...
  • Page 3 2. Select the output characteristics in the menu item "Current out- put". The quick start is then finished. For further information see chapter "Set up with PACTware". VEGAPULS WL 61 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Maintenance ..............33 Measured value and event memory ......... 33 Asset Management function ..........34 Rectify faults ..............37 Software update ............... 41 How to proceed in case of repair ........41 VEGAPULS WL 61 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...
  • Page 5 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: 2012-09-27 VEGAPULS WL 61 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...

  • Page 6: About This Document

    This arrow indicates a single action. Sequence 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. VEGAPULS WL 61 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...

  • Page 7: For Your Safety

    During work on and with the device the required personal protective equipment must always be worn. Appropriate use VEGAPULS WL 61 is a sensor for continuous level measurement. You can find detailed information on the application range in chapter "Product description".

  • Page 8: Ce Conformity

    Protection of the environment is one of our most important duties. That is why we have introduced an environment management system with the goal of continuously improving company environmental pro- VEGAPULS WL 61 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...
  • Page 9 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" VEGAPULS WL 61 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...

  • Page 10: Product Description

    For this purpose, move to www.vega.com and "VEGA Tools". Scope of this operating This operating instructions manual applies to the following instrument instructions manual versions: • Hardware from 1.0.0 • Software from 4.4.0 VEGAPULS WL 61 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...

  • Page 11: Principle Of Operation

    Principle of operation Application area The radar sensor VEGAPULS WL 61 is the ideal sensor for all appli- cations in the water and waste water industry. It is particularly suitable for level measurement in water treatment, in pump stations as well as storm water overflow tanks, for flow measurement in open flumes and for gauge measurement.

  • Page 12: Accessories And Replacement Parts

    HART protocol. It is looped into the 4 … 20 mA/HART HART protocol signal cable. You can find further information in the operating instructions "VE- GADIS 62" (Document-ID 36469). VEGAPULS WL 61 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...

  • Page 13: Mounting

    G1½, e.g. from the VEGA product range, is recommended. The mounting of the sensor in the bracket is carried out via a G1½ counter nut of plastic. Take note of chapter "Mounting instructions" for the distance to the wall. VEGAPULS WL 61 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...
  • Page 14 This ensures swivelling of the sensor up to 180° for optimum orienta- tion. Fig. 7: Vertical mounting on the ceiling via the mounting strap with length 300 mm As an alternative, mounting can be carried out vertically on the wall. VEGAPULS WL 61 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...
  • Page 15 1 m. The dis- tance for the max. adjustment results from 2.5 m - 1 m = 1.5 m. Enter this value as max. adjustment/measuring range end. VEGAPULS WL 61 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...

  • Page 16: Mounting Preparations, Mounting Strap

    There are two different ways of screwing the strap to the sensor. Depending on the selected method, the sensor can be rotated in the strap infinitely variable through 180° or in three steps 0°, 90° and 180°. VEGAPULS WL 61 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...

  • Page 17: Instructions For Installation

    By turning the instrument in the connection flange or mounting strap, the polarisation can be used to reduce the effects of false echoes. The position of the polarisation level is marked by marking bars on the instrument. VEGAPULS WL 61 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...
  • Page 18 In vessels with conical bottom it can be advantageous to mount the sensor in the center of the vessel, as measurement is then possible down to the lowest point of the vessel bottom. VEGAPULS WL 61 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...
  • Page 19 Approximate values of the socket heights are shown in the following illustration. The socket end should be smooth and burr-free, if possi- ble also rounded. After mounting, you have to carry out a false signal memory during the parameter adjustment. VEGAPULS WL 61 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...
  • Page 20 Small, inclined sheet metal baffles above the installations scatter the radar signals and prevent direct interfering reflections. Fig. 20: Cover smooth profiles with deflectors VEGAPULS WL 61 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...
  • Page 21 Distance to the overfall orifice • Distance of orifice opening above ground • Min. distance of the orifice opening to bottom water • Min. distance of the sensor to max. storage level VEGAPULS WL 61 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...
  • Page 22 • Installation in the centre of the flume and vertical to the liquid surface • Distance to the Venturi flume • Min. distance of the sensor to max. storage level VEGAPULS WL 61 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...

  • Page 23: Connecting To Power Supply

    (+) and blue (-) to power supply or to the processing system Shielding Switch-on phase After connecting the instrument to power supply or after a voltage recurrence, the instrument carries out a self-check for approx. 30 s: VEGAPULS WL 61 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...
  • Page 24 As soon as a plausible measured value is found, the corresponding current is outputted to the signal cable. The value corresponds to the actual level as well as the settings already carried out, e.g. factory setting. VEGAPULS WL 61 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...

  • Page 25: Set Up With Vegadis

    3. Move to the menu item "Unit". There the instrument unit of the sensor is displayed, for example "m". 4. Move to the menu item "MB begin", there the max. measuring distance is displayed, for example the default setting 15 m. VEGAPULS WL 61 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...

  • Page 26: Scale The Indication

    5. Edit value via "OK" and adjust the requested value, for example, 5 m. 6. Save value with "OK", VEGAPULS WL 61 displays briefly "Wait", then the value is taken over into the sensor. 7. Move to the menu item "MB end", there the min. measuring dis- tance is displayed, for example the default setting 0 m.
  • Page 27 The conversion to level indication in % is finished. The unit in the menu "Measurement" must remain at "USER". After "[ESC]", the display shows the level as digital value in % and on the bargraph. The indication values are now synchronous. VEGAPULS WL 61 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...

  • Page 28: Setup With Pactware

    In such cases, the interface converter can be connected parallel to the 4 … 20 mA cable (dashed line in the previous illustration). VEGAPULS WL 61 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...

  • Page 29: Parameter Adjustment With Pactware

    "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. VEGAPULS WL 61 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...
  • Page 30 To perform the adjustment, enter the distance with full and empty vessel, see the following example: 100% Fig. 28: Parameterization example Min. level = max. meas. distance Max. level = min. meas. distance VEGAPULS WL 61 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...

  • Page 31: Saving The Parameter Adjustment Data

    Saving the parameter adjustment data We recommend documenting or saving the parameter adjustment data via PACTware. That way the data are available for multiple use or service purposes. VEGAPULS WL 61 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...

  • Page 32: Set Up With Other Systems

    Device descriptions for the instrument are available as DD or EDD for parameter adjustment with the Field Communicator 375 or 475. The files can be downloaded unter www.vega.com/downloads and "Software". VEGAPULS WL 61 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...

  • Page 33: Diagnosis, Asset Management And Service

    The echo curve of the setup is stored via: • PC with PACTware/DTM • Control system with EDD • Indicating and adjustment module VEGAPULS WL 61 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...

  • Page 34: Asset Management Function

    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. VEGAPULS WL 61 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...
  • Page 35 "Failure" and gives information on the cause and how to eliminate it. Keep in mind that some specifications are only valid for four-wire instruments and the electronics of VEGAPULS WL 61 can- not be exchanged by the user.
  • Page 36 – Check level in the vessel Maintenance The following table shows the error codes and text messages in the status message "Maintenance" and provides information on causes as well as corrective measures. VEGAPULS WL 61 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...

  • Page 37: Rectify Faults

    Check the 4 … 20 mA Connect a handmultimeter in the suitable measuring range according signal to the wiring plan. The following table describes possible errors in the current signal and helps to remove them: VEGAPULS WL 61 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...
  • Page 38 "Hold value" • In case of a too low level indication, the reason could be a line resistance that is too high VEGAPULS WL 61 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...
  • Page 39 – Turbulence on the product – Check application parameters, mains momentarily surface, quick filling change if necessary, e.g. in unchanged during fill- dosing vessel, reactor ing and then jumps to time the correct level VEGAPULS WL 61 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...
  • Page 40 0 % larger than the product echo, Medium type, Vessel height and during emptying for example, with products with Floor form, adapt if necessary ε < 2.5 oil-based, solvents time VEGAPULS WL 61 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...

  • Page 41: Software Update

    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 the normal working hours on seven days a week around the clock.
  • Page 42 Attach the completed form and, if need be, also a safety data sheet outside on the packaging • Please contact for the return shipment the agency serving you. You can find the agency on our home page www.vega.com. VEGAPULS WL 61 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...

  • Page 43: Dismounting

    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. VEGAPULS WL 61 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...

  • Page 44: Supplement

    Measured variable The measured variable is the distance between the pro- cess fitting of the sensor and the product surface. The reference plane is the lower side of the flange. VEGAPULS WL 61 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...
  • Page 45 +18 … +30 °C (+64 … +86 °F) Ʋ Relative humidity 45 … 75 % Ʋ Air pressure 860 … 1060 mbar/86 … 106 kPa (12.5 … 15.4 psig) Default values, can be assigned individually VEGAPULS WL 61 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...
  • Page 46 ≤ 3 s Time span after a sudden distance change of max. 0.5 m until the output signal reaches for the first time 90% of the final value (IEC 61298-2). VEGAPULS WL 61 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...
  • Page 47 Ʋ Fire protection classification UL94-V0 Outside the specified beam angle, the energy of the radar signal has a level which is reduced by 50 % (-3 dB) EIRP: Equivalent Isotropic Radiated Power VEGAPULS WL 61 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...
  • Page 48 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".

  • Page 49: Radio Astronomy Stations

    02°59'45" W Pickmere 53°17'18" N 02°26'38" W 11.3 Dimensions The following dimensional drawings represent only an extract of the possible versions. Detailed dimensional drawings can be downloaded at www.vega.com/downloads under "Drawings". VEGAPULS WL 61 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...
  • Page 50 VEGAPULS WL 61, basic version G1 1/2 ø 8 mm (0.32") ø 72 mm (2.84") ø 75 mm (2.95") ø 115 mm (4.53") Fig. 47: VEGAPULS WL 61, basic version VEGAPULS WL 61 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...
  • Page 51 75 mm (2.95") 107 mm (4.21") 9 mm (0.35") 115 mm (4.53") 12 mm (0.47") Fig. 48: VEGAPULS WL 61, version with mounting strap in 170 or 300 mm length VEGAPULS WL 61 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...
  • Page 52 11 Supplement VEGAPULS WL 61, version with mounting strap and reflector 60 mm (2.36") 107,5 mm 110 mm (4.23") (4.33") 117,5 mm 160 mm (4.63") (6.30") Fig. 49: VEGAPULS WL 61, version with mounting strap and reflector VEGAPULS WL 61 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...
  • Page 53 11 Supplement VEGAPULS WL 61, version with compression flange ø 21 mm (0.83") ø 156 mm (6.14") ø 200 mm (7.87") Fig. 50: VEGAPULS WL 61, compression flange DN 80/3"/JIS80 VEGAPULS WL 61 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...
  • Page 54 11 Supplement VEGAPULS WL 61, version with adapter flange ø 98 mm (3.86") Fig. 51: VEGAPULS WL 61, adapter flange DN 100/4"/JIS 100 as well as DN 150/6"/JIS 150 Adapter flange Seal VEGAPULS WL 61 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...
  • Page 55 Les lignes de produits VEGA sont globalement protégées par des droits de propriété intellec- tuelle. Pour plus d'informations, on pourra se référer au site www.vega.com. VEGA lineas de productos están protegidas por los derechos en el campo de la propiedad indus- trial. Para mayor información revise la pagina web www.vega.com.
  • Page 56 Installation position 18 Measured value memory 33 Measurement error 38 Mounting – Flange 16 NAMUR NE 107 – Failure 35 – Function check 36 – Maintenance 36 – Out of specification 36 VEGAPULS WL 61 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...
  • Page 57 Notes VEGAPULS WL 61 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...
  • Page 58 Notes VEGAPULS WL 61 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...
  • Page 59 Notes VEGAPULS WL 61 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire...
  • Page 60 Subject to change without prior notice © VEGA Grieshaber KG, Schiltach/Germany 2012 VEGA Grieshaber KG Phone +49 7836 50-0 Am Hohenstein 113...

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