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- Page 1 Operating Instructions Radar sensor for continuous level measurement VEGAPULS Air 41 Autarkic device with measured value trans- mission via radio technology Document ID: 64808...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Setup with smartphone/tablet (Bluetooth) ................28 Preparations ........................28 Connecting ........................28 Parameter adjustment ....................29 10 Setup with PC/notebook (Bluetooth) ................... 31 10.1 Preparations ........................31 VEGAPULS Air 41 • 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: 2021-04-21 VEGAPULS Air 41 • 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 41 • 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 41 • Autarkic device with measured value transmission via radio technology... -
Page 6: Lithium Cells
Operation of the device without selecting the country of use can lead to malfunctions and constitutes a violation of the radio licensing regu- lations of the respective country. VEGAPULS Air 41 • Autarkic device with measured value transmission via radio technology... -
Page 7: Product Description
Details of the hardware and software history can be found on our homepage. Note: Details of the hardware and software history can be found on our homepage. VEGAPULS Air 41 • Autarkic device with measured value transmission via radio technology... -
Page 8: Principle Of Operation
3 Product description Constituent parts Fig. 1: Components of the VEGAPULS Air 41 sensor - Example version with thread G1½ Radar antenna 2 Process fitting Contact surface for NFC communication Cover Ventilation Type label The type label contains the most important data for identification and use of the instrument. VEGAPULS Air 41... -
Page 9: Adjustment
The device has an integrated Bluetooth module, can be operated wirelessly using standard operating tools: • Smartphone/tablet (iOS or Android operating system) • PC/notebook with Bluetooth USB adapter (Windows operating system) VEGAPULS Air 41 • Autarkic device with measured value transmission via radio technology... -
Page 10: Packaging, Transport And Storage
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 41 • Autarkic device with measured value transmission via radio technology... -
Page 11: Accessories
VEGA Inventory System ing, presentation and further processing of measured values. The measured values can be transmitted via network, internet or mobile network to the central server. VEGAPULS Air 41 • Autarkic device with measured value transmission via radio technology... -
Page 12: Mounting
(7.874 in) from the vessel wall. If the device is installed in the center of dished or round vessel tops, multiple echoes can arise. However, these can be suppressed by an appropriate adjustment (see chapter " Setup"). VEGAPULS Air 41 • Autarkic device with measured value transmission via radio technology... - Page 13 For nozzle mounting, the nozzle should be as short as possible and its end rounded. This reduces false reflections from the nozzle. The antenna edge should protrude at least 5 mm (0.2 in) out of the nozzle. VEGAPULS Air 41 • Autarkic device with measured value transmission via radio technology...
- Page 14 In a cylindrical silo with conical outlet, the sensor is mounted anywhere from one third to one half of the vessel radius from the outside wall (see following drawing). VEGAPULS Air 41 • Autarkic device with measured value transmission via radio technology...
- Page 15 Fig. 13: Proposal for installation after orientation VEGAPULS Air 41 The following table shows the necessary angle of inclination. It depends on the measuring distance and the distance "a" between vessel centre and installation position. VEGAPULS Air 41 • Autarkic device with measured value transmission via radio technology...
- Page 16 In a vessel 10 m high, the installation position of the sensor is 0.7 m from the vessel centre. The necessary angle of inclination of 4° can be read out from this table. VEGAPULS Air 41 • Autarkic device with measured value transmission via radio technology...
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Page 17: Access Protection
If this document is lost, the emergency device code can be retrieved from your personal contact person after legitimation. The storage and transmission of the device codes is always encrypt- ed (SHA 256 algorithm). VEGAPULS Air 41 • Autarkic device with measured value transmission via radio technology... -
Page 18: Storing The Codes In Myvega
" PINs and Codes". This greatly simplifies the use of additional adjust- ment tools, as all Bluetooth access and device codes are automati- cally synchronized when connected to the " myVEGA" account VEGAPULS Air 41 • Autarkic device with measured value transmission via radio technology... -
Page 19: Setup - The Most Important Steps
Menu item " Device networks - Add“ - Menu item " Add device" - Scan QR Enter serial number and device name code on device or enter serial num- ber manually VEGAPULS Air 41 • Autarkic device with measured value transmission via radio technology... - Page 20 Web portal VEGA Inventory System app Menu item " Adjustment/lineariza- Complete wizard with Linearisation/ tion" - Open assistant (measuring adjustment range and transmission interval via VEGA Tools app) VEGAPULS Air 41 • Autarkic device with measured value transmission via radio technology...
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Page 21: Operating Modes, Activate, Device Functions
Proceed as follows for activation by NFC: 1. Start VEGA Tools app on smartphone 2. Activate NFC communication 3. Hold the adjustment tool tightly on the instrument side with the lettering " VEGA" VEGAPULS Air 41 • Autarkic device with measured value transmission via radio technology... -
Page 22: Network Join, Measurement Function
60 seconds. Via magnet Proceed as follows for activation by magnet: 1. Hold the magnet next to the lettering " VEGA" close to the side of the device 2. Move the magnet as shown below along the line towards the housing lid Fig. -
Page 23: Single Measurement
In LoRa mode or with the LoRa version of the device, there is gener- ally no location determination. GNSS: Global Navigation Satellite System, GPS: Global Positioning System VEGAPULS Air 41 • Autarkic device with measured value transmission via radio technology... -
Page 24: Deactivate
7 Operating modes, activate, device functions Deactivate The instrument can be deactivated via the VEGA Tools app or the DTM, e.g. for temporary shutdown. The device is reactivated as described above. VEGAPULS Air 41 • Autarkic device with measured value transmission via radio technology... -
Page 25: Transfer Measured Values And Data To The Cloud
VEGA Inventory Sys- tem. If no mobile network is available, a fallback to LoRa takes place automatically (see below). VEGAPULS Air 41 • Autarkic device with measured value transmission via radio technology... -
Page 26: Lora-Wan (Fall Back) - Vega Inventory System
VEGA cloud. LoRa Sever Customer Customer Database Fig. 18: Wireless measured value transmission via NB-IoT and LTE-M to the VEGA cloud VEGAPULS Air 41 • Autarkic device with measured value transmission via radio technology... -
Page 27: Lorawan - Private Networks
The payload - i.e. the transmitted bytes - are described in chapter" Radio network LoRaWAN - data transmission" and are decoded accordingly in the application system. VEGAPULS Air 41 • Autarkic device with measured value transmission via radio technology... -
Page 28: Setup With Smartphone/Tablet (Bluetooth)
If an incorrect code is entered, the code can only be entered again after a delay time. This time gets longer after each incorrect entry. The message " Waiting for authentication" is displayed on the smart- phone/tablet. VEGAPULS Air 41 • Autarkic device with measured value transmission via radio technology... -
Page 29: Parameter Adjustment
• Menu item display Fig. 21: Example of an app view - Device information, measured values The selected menu item can be recognized by the colour change. VEGAPULS Air 41 • Autarkic device with measured value transmission via radio technology... - Page 30 9 Setup with smartphone/tablet (Bluetooth) Fig. 22: Example of an app view - Menu item vessel height, measuring range Enter the requested parameters and confirm via the keyboard or the editing field. The settings are then active in the sensor. Close the app to terminate connection. VEGAPULS Air 41 • Autarkic device with measured value transmission via radio technology...
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Page 31: Setup With Pc/Notebook (Bluetooth)
Enter Bluetooth access For authentication, enter in the next menu window the 6-digit code Bluetooth access code: VEGAPULS Air 41 • Autarkic device with measured value transmission via radio technology... -
Page 32: Parameter Adjustment
DTMs are compiled in a DTM Collec- tion. The DTMs can also be integrated into other frame applications according to FDT standard. VEGAPULS Air 41 • Autarkic device with measured value transmission via radio technology... - Page 33 Fig. 24: Example of a DTM view - Menu item vessel height, measuring range Fig. 25: Example of a DTM view - Menu item measurement and transmission interval VEGAPULS Air 41 • Autarkic device with measured value transmission via radio technology...
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Page 34: Operate Via Vega Inventory System (Mobile Radio)
If parameterization protection is activated in the sensor, this remote access is not available. Devices with this software version or higher have a suitable mobile radio chip. A software update to this version is not possible. VEGAPULS Air 41 • Autarkic device with measured value transmission via radio technology... -
Page 35: Menu Overview
3 h, 4 h, 6 h, 12 h, 24 h All day On the weekdays Monday, Tuesday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednes- Wednesday, Thurs- day, Thursday, Friday, day, Friday, Saturday, Saturday, Sunday Sunday VEGAPULS Air 41 • Autarkic device with measured value transmission via radio technology... - Page 36 Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, Unit- ed Kingdom, USA Mode 2: South Korea, Taiwan,Thailand Mode of operation 3: India, Malay- sia, South Africa Mode of operation 4: Russia, Ka- zakhstan Special parameters VEGAPULS Air 41 • Autarkic device with measured value transmission via radio technology...
- Page 37 Sensor characteristics Special features of the in- strument Simulation Measured value Distance Simulation value Start/finish simulation Measured value mem- Display distance from meas- ory (DTM) ured value memory VEGAPULS Air 41 • Autarkic device with measured value transmission via radio technology...
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Page 38: Diagnostics And Servicing
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. VEGAPULS Air 41 • Autarkic device with measured value transmission via radio technology... -
Page 39: Status Messages According To Ne 107
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. VEGAPULS Air 41 • Autarkic device with measured value transmission via radio technology... - Page 40 Wait for the automatic end after 60 mins. Out of specification Code Cause Rectification Text message S600 Temperature of the electronics in the non- Check ambient temperature specified range Impermissible electron- Insulate electronics ics temperature VEGAPULS Air 41 • Autarkic device with measured value transmission via radio technology...
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Page 41: Treatment Of Measurement Errors
The images in column " Error description" show the actual level as a dashed line and the output level as a solid line. time Real level Level displayed by the sensor VEGAPULS Air 41 • Autarkic device with measured value transmission via radio technology... - Page 42 Measured value jumps to- Due to strong turbulence and foam gen- Carry out a false signal suppression wards 100 % during filling eration during filling, the amplitude of the level echo sinks. Measured value jumps to false signal time VEGAPULS Air 41 • Autarkic device with measured value transmission via radio technology...
- Page 43 Fault description Cause Rectification Measured value shows a too Min./max. adjustment not correct Adapt min./max. adjustment low or too high level Incorrect linearization curve Adapt linearization curve time VEGAPULS Air 41 • Autarkic device with measured value transmission via radio technology...
- Page 44 After eliminating the false signals, the false signal suppression must be de- leted. Carry out a new false signal suppression VEGAPULS Air 41 • Autarkic device with measured value transmission via radio technology...
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Page 45: Replacing Lithium Cells
100 % for operating app and DTM. Note: All user settings in the operator menu are retained, i.e. an activated sensor remains activated. The cells are all connected in parallel. If the polarity is incorrect, the affected cell is disconnected by electrical measures. VEGAPULS Air 41 • Autarkic device with measured value transmission via radio technology... -
Page 46: Software Update
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 41 • Autarkic device with measured value transmission via radio technology... -
Page 47: Dismount
If you have no way to dispose of the old instrument properly, please contact us concerning return and disposal. VEGAPULS Air 41 • Autarkic device with measured value transmission via radio technology... -
Page 48: Certificates And Approvals
" Packaging, transport and storage", " Disposal" of these operating instructions. VEGAPULS Air 41 • Autarkic device with measured value transmission via radio technology... -
Page 49: Supplement
Fig. 28: Data of the input variable Reference plane Measured variable, max. measuring range Max. measuring range 15 m (49.21 ft) Recommended measuring range up to 10 m (32.81 ft) With bulk solids VEGAPULS Air 41 • Autarkic device with measured value transmission via radio technology... - Page 50 Ʋ Average spectral transmission power -86.2 dBm/MHz EIRP density Ʋ Max. spectral transmission power < 34 dBm/50 MHz EIRP density Depending on the operating conditions Outside the specified beam angle, the energy level of the radar signal is 50% (-3 dB) less. EIRP: Equivalent Isotropic Radiated Power VEGAPULS Air 41 • Autarkic device with measured value transmission via radio technology...
- Page 51 -1 … 2 bar (-100 … 200 kPa/-14.5 … 29.01 psig) Integrated clock Date format Day.Month.Year Time format 12 h/24 h Time zone, factory setting Delivery country-specific according to order configuration Depending on the local conditions VEGAPULS Air 41 • Autarkic device with measured value transmission via radio technology...
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Page 52: Radio Networks Lte-M And Nb-Iot
(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. Factory default setting VEGAPULS Air 41 • Autarkic device with measured value transmission via radio technology... -
Page 53: Radio Networks Lorawan - Data Transmission
Unit, measured value Remaining capacity of Lithium cells in % Temperature in °C, resolution ±0,1 K Location (GNSS) VEGA Device status Angle of inclination to the perpendicular Total VEGAPULS Air 41 • Autarkic device with measured value transmission via radio technology... - Page 54 4 = fault 7FFFFFFF = 0x2D = 36 % 26 °C 48.2915 22100 9° Not a Number 45 = m 8.32485 VEGAPULS Air 41 • Autarkic device with measured value transmission via radio technology...
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Page 55: Dimensions
(4.02") G 1½ R 1½ 1½ NPT ø 35,5 mm (1.40") ø 90 mm (3.54") Fig. 30: Dimensions VEGAPULS Air 41 Thread G Thread NPT Thread R VEGAPULS Air 41 • Autarkic device with measured value transmission via radio technology... -
Page 56: 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 57 Notes VEGAPULS Air 41 • Autarkic device with measured value transmission via radio technology...
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- Page 60 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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