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- Page 1 Operating Instructions Radar sensor for continuous level measurement in plastic vessels VEGAPULS Air 23 Autarkic device with measured value trans- mission via radio technology Document ID: 64314...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Radio networks LoRaWAN - Data transmission ............. 26 Dimensions ........................29 Industrial property rights ....................30 Licensing information for open source software ............. 30 Trademark ........................30 VEGAPULS Air 23 • Autarkic device with measured value transmission via radio technology... - Page 3 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. Editing status: 2021-03-17 VEGAPULS Air 23 • Autarkic device with measured value transmission via radio technology...
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Page 4: About This Document
Sequence of actions 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 Air 23 • Autarkic device with measured value transmission via radio technology... -
Page 5: For Your Safety
No health impairments are to be expected with intended use. The band range of the transmission frequency can be found in chapter " Technical data". VEGAPULS Air 23 • Autarkic device with measured value transmission via radio technology... -
Page 6: Lithium Cells
Operation of the device with a false country of use selection can lead to malfunctions and constitutes a violation of the radio licensing regulations of the respective country. VEGAPULS Air 23 • Autarkic device with measured value transmission via radio technology... -
Page 7: Product Description
This operating instructions manual applies to the following instrument instructions versions: • Hardware version from 1.0.0 • Software version from 1.0.0 Versions The radar sensor VEGAPULS Air 23 is available with different mount- ing techniques: • Adhesive joint (antenna side) • Flexibly exchangeable holder • Ceil mounting VEGAPULS Air 23 • Autarkic device with measured value transmission via radio technology... -
Page 8: Principle Of Operation
The measurement is made through the closed plastic ceiling of the vessel. IBC = Intermediate Bulk Container VEGAPULS Air 23 • Autarkic device with measured value transmission via radio technology... -
Page 9: Adjustment
Avoiding mechanical shock and vibration • Storage and transport Storage and transport temperature see chapter " Supplement - temperature Technical data - Ambient conditions" • Relative humidity 20 … 85 % VEGAPULS Air 23 • Autarkic device with measured value transmission via radio technology... -
Page 10: Mounting
Fig. 3: IBC container - Example Installation position The device can only be mounted on the top of an IBC container in one of the areas shown below: VEGAPULS Air 23 • Autarkic device with measured value transmission via radio technology... -
Page 11: Mounting Preparations
For this reason, clean the container ceiling in particular with the isopropanol-based cleaning cloth supplied. After cleaning the surface, first allow it to flash off well so that any residual solvent can evaporate. Warning: The 2-propanol contained in the cleaning cloth is highly flammable and harmful to health. Observe the hazard warnings on the packaging and the safety data sheet on our homepage. VEGAPULS Air 23 • Autarkic device with measured value transmission via radio technology... -
Page 12: Installation Procedure
The device version for ceiling mounting has mounting brackets on the housing cover. The mounting is carried out using suitable screws and dowels provided by the customer. VEGAPULS Air 23 • Autarkic device with measured value transmission via radio technology... -
Page 13: Transportation Lock After Mounting
To avoid this, the device must be additionally secured us- ing the integrated safety eyelets on the vessel, e.g. with a metal wire. VEGAPULS Air 23 • Autarkic device with measured value transmission via radio technology... -
Page 14: Setup
Proceed as follows for activation by magnet: → Hold the magnet close to the upper side of the instrument next to the lettering " VEGA" and move it once around in a circle. VEGAPULS Air 23 • Autarkic device with measured value transmission via radio technology... - Page 15 " VEGA" Fig. 7: Activate sensor - Smartphone Radar sensor Contact surface for NFC communication Adjustment tool, e.g. smartphone The app confirms successful activation, setup is complete and the device goes into operation. VEGAPULS Air 23 • Autarkic device with measured value transmission via radio technology...
- Page 16 Simultaneous operation of LTE-M or LTE-IoT and LoRaWAN is not supported. The following measured values or data are transmitted: • Distance from the medium surface • Electronics temperature • Geographical position determined by GNSS VEGAPULS Air 23 • Autarkic device with measured value transmission via radio technology...
- Page 17 300 sec., the position determination will be inter- rupted and will only be carried out after a new cell change. No position determination in LoRa mode VEGAPULS Air 23 • Autarkic device with measured value transmission via radio technology...
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Page 18: Diagnostics And Servicing
The hotline is also available outside normal working hours, seven days a week around the clock. Since we offer this service worldwide, the support is provided in English. The service itself is free of charge, the only costs involved are the normal call charges. VEGAPULS Air 23 • Autarkic device with measured value transmission via radio technology... -
Page 19: How To Proceed If A Repair Is Necessary
Attach the completed form and, if need be, also a safety data sheet outside on the packaging • Ask the agency serving you to get the address for the return ship- ment. You can find the agency on our homepage. VEGAPULS Air 23 • Autarkic device with measured value transmission via radio technology... -
Page 20: Removal With Glue Connection
IBC container or equipment with the consequences shown above. Therefore, follow the procedure described below and use only tools recommended by VEGA. Dismount Proceed as follows while dismounting: VEGAPULS Air 23 • Autarkic device with measured value transmission via radio technology... -
Page 21: Disposal
If you have no way to dispose of the old instrument properly, please contact us concerning return and disposal. VEGAPULS Air 23 • Autarkic device with measured value transmission via radio technology... -
Page 22: Certificates And Approvals
" Packaging, transport and storage", " Disposal" of these operating instructions. VEGAPULS Air 23 • Autarkic device with measured value transmission via radio technology... -
Page 23: Supplement
Deviation (according to DIN EN 60770-1) Process reference conditions according to DIN EN 61298-1 Ʋ Temperature +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) VEGAPULS Air 23 • Autarkic device with measured value transmission via radio technology... - Page 24 Ʋ Max. power density at a distance of < 0.3 µW/cm² Alignment for measurement vertical 90°, ± 10° Switch-on phase Start-up time to the first valid measured < 10 s value Outside the specified beam angle, the energy level of the radar signal is 50% (-3 dB) less. EIRP: Equivalent Isotropic Radiated Power VEGAPULS Air 23 • Autarkic device with measured value transmission via radio technology...
- Page 25 Running time - detailed data on the running time is supplied by the calculation tool on our home- page Delivery country-specific according to order configuration Testing with hemisphere 50 mm, 500 g, ±25 g Specifications apply to this cell type at approx. +25 °C (+77 °F) ambient temperature and strong reception sig- nal (mobile radio/LoRa). Actual running time may vary greatly depending on the network provider, temperature or humidity. Small measuring intervals generally shorten the running time. VEGAPULS Air 23 • Autarkic device with measured value transmission via radio technology...
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Page 26: Radio Networks Lte-M And Nb-Iot
Small measuring intervals with NB-IoT/LTE-M preferably for test measurements Small measuring intervals with NB-IoT/LTE-M preferably for test measurements Factory default setting Specifications apply to housings. With IP69 K for adhesive bonding in addition to the adhesive tape 2-compo- nent adhesive, e.g. 3M type 8005, is additionally required VEGAPULS Air 23 • Autarkic device with measured value transmission via radio technology... - Page 27 (USA) Sensor function error-free Sensor function error-free plus GPS infor- mation Sensor function error-free plus GPS informa- tion (USA) Fault Error case plus GPS Fault (USA) Error case plus GPS (USA) Sensor in horizontal position Sensor in horizontal position plus GPS VEGAPULS Air 23 • Autarkic device with measured value transmission via radio technology...
- Page 28 4 = fault 7FFFFFFF = 0x2D = 36 % 26 °C 48.2915 22100 9° Not a Number 45 = m 8.32485 VEGAPULS Air 23 • Autarkic device with measured value transmission via radio technology...
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Page 29: Dimensions
ø 96 mm ø 96 mm (3.78") (3.78") ø 110 mm (4.33") Fig. 12: Dimensions VEGAPULS Air 23 Version for adhesive and tension belt mounting Version for ceiling mounting VEGAPULS Air 23 • Autarkic device with measured value transmission via radio technology... -
Page 30: Industrial Property Rights
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 31 Notes VEGAPULS Air 23 • Autarkic device with measured value transmission via radio technology...
- Page 32 Subject to change without prior notice © VEGA Grieshaber KG, Schiltach/Germany 2021 VEGA Grieshaber KG Am Hohenstein 113 Phone +49 7836 50-0 77761 Schiltach E-mail: info.de@vega.com...
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