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Operating Instructions Controller in field housing for a continuously measuring digital or analogue level sensor VEGAMET 861 4 … 20 mA/HART Document ID: 58866...
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, note, tip: This symbol indicates helpful additional infor- mation and tips for successful work.
During work on and with the device, the required personal protective equipment must always be worn. Appropriate use VEGAMET 861 is a universal controller for connection of a 4 … 20 mA/HART sensor. You can find detailed information about the area of application in chapter "Product description". Operational reliability is ensured only if the instrument is properly used according to the specifications in the operating instructions manual as well as possible supplementary instructions.
Canadian Electrical Code. Safety instructions for Ex areas For Ex applications, only devices with corresponding Ex approval may be used. Observe the Ex-specific safety instructions. These are an integral part of the operating instructions and are enclosed with every device with Ex approval. VEGAMET 861 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
The respective scope of delivery results from the order specification. Scope of this operating This operating instructions manual applies to the following instrument instructions versions: • Hardware version from 1.0.0 • Software version from 1.0.0 VEGAMET 861 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Alternatively, you can find all via your smartphone: • Scan the QR-code on the type label of the device or • Enter serial number manually in the VEGA Tools app (available free of charge in the respective stores) Principle of operation Application area Measured value visualisation, limit value monitoring for storage tanks and pumping stations, flow measurement at open channels and weirs, storm water overflow basin.
4 … 20 mA/HART sensor. With the VEGAMET 861 limit values can be safely monitored and relays, such as an overfill protection according to WHG, can be switched. The equipment includes functions for adjustment and pump control, which allow a wide range of individual adaptations. The VEGAMET 861 is suitable for all industrial sectors, including chemi- cals, building materials, water and waste water.
Protected against solar radiation • Avoiding mechanical shock and vibration • Storage and transport Storage and transport temperature see chapter "Supplement - temperature Technical data - Ambient conditions" • Relative humidity 20 … 85 % VEGAMET 861 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
The sun protection can be used for wall and pipe mounting. Pipe mounting set The pipe mounting set is used for optimal and safe mounting of the devices in horizontal and vertical mounting on pipes. VEGAMET 861 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
A high-pressure cleaner may not be used for cleaning. Mounting instructions Wall mounting Fix the mounting plate to the wall using the screws and dowels sup- plied as shown in the figure below. Make sure that the arrows on the mounting plate point upwards. VEGAMET 861 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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ø7 mm (0.28") ø13 mm (0.51") Fig. 3: Mounting plate for wall mounting VEGAMET 861 The optionally available mounting accessories are required for tube Tube mounting mounting. The kit consists of two pairs of mounting brackets and four mounting screws M6 x 100.
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Fig. 5: Mounting sun protection with pipe mounting VEGAMET 861 Sun shade Mounting plate 4 screws M6 x 100 Mounting brackets Pipe for diameter 29 … 60 mm (1.14" to 2.36") VEGAMET 861 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
861 must be connected to the potential equalisation (low impedance). If potential equalisation currents are expected, the screen connection on the side of VEGAMET 861 must be made via a ceramic capacitor (e. g. 1 nF, 1500 V). The low frequency potential equalisation currents are thus suppressed, but the protective effect against high frequency interference signals remains.
The VEGAMET 861 can also be looped into the existing circuit like a normal ammeter. Note: With a VEGAMET 861 in Ex version, the passive input is not available. Digital input mode active/passive Through the selection of the terminals, you can choose between ac- tive and passive operation of the digital input.
Fig. 9: Connection assignment of the digital inputs (active/passive) 1 Active input for floating switching contact Passive input for switching contact and external voltage supply Switching contact External voltage source Switch-on phase After switching on, the device first carries out a short self-check. • Internal check of the electronics Passive input not available for Ex version VEGAMET 861 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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Output signals are set to failure, background lighting of the display lights red The current measured values are then displayed and transmitted to the outputs. The background lighting of the display changes to white. VEGAMET 861 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
However, unlike the Bluetooth access code, it must be re-entered for each unlock. When using the adjustment app or DTM, the stored device code is then suggested to the user for unlocking. VEGAMET 861 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
"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 VEGAMET 861 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Adjustment system Function The integrated display and adjustment unit is used for measured val- ue display, adjustment and diagnosis of the VEGAMET 861. Display and adjustment are carried out via four keys and a graphic-capable display with background lighting. Certain adjustment options are not available or only partially available with the integrated display and adjustment unit, e.g.
The menu items are displayed according to the following presentation: Max. adjustment Sensor value at 100% : 20.000 Actual measured sensor value : 19.970 Fig. 12: Menu item display (example) Sensor measured value at 100 % Current sensor measured value VEGAMET 861 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
The adaptation of the relay switching points or the setting of an integration time to smooth the measured value are further standard adjustment options. VEGAMET 861 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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4 … 20 signal. An adjustment in the sensor influences directly the input variable of VEGAMET 861. Only carry out the adjustment on one instrument, either on VEGAMET 861 or on the sensor. The adjustment in VEGAMET 861 is always car- ried out in mA (analogue transmission). Digital HART transmission For transmission via HART, VEGAMET 861 must be informed which sensor value should be used for further processing.
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When using the display and adjustment unit, the adjustment unit is always "mA". When using PACTware/DTM or the VEGA Tools app, further units can be selected. If these have been activated, they are also shown in the display.
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PLC, a process control system or a measured value indication. This is an active output, i.e. the current is provided actively. The processing must hence have a passive current input. If the current output is not used, it can be deactivated in the first menu item. VEGAMET 861 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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In this menu item, the fail safe relay can be activat- ed or deactivated. If relay 4 is to be configured as an operating relay, it must still be activated as an operating relay after deactivation as a fail safe relay. This is done in menu item"Measuring point - Relay 4" VEGAMET 861 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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"Access protection" Caution: With protected parameter adjustment, adjustment via the VEGA Tools app as well as PACTware/DTM and other systems is also blocked. You can find further details in chapter "Access protection". Date/Time In this menu item the current date and time as well as the time format (24/12 hours) can be entered. These time settings are buffered by...
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The simulated value is output until you deactivate the simulation mode again. The simulation is automatically terminated after approx. 60 minutes. You can assign an unambiguous name to VEGAMET 861 to the Device-TAG Device-TAG via DTM/VEGA Tools app. This function is recommended when several instruments are implemented and a good documenta- tion of larger systems is required.
Play Store" or "Baidu Store" to your smartphone or tablet. Connecting Connecting Start the VEGA Tools app and select the function "Setup". The smart- phone/tablet searches automatically for Bluetooth-capable instru- ments in the area. The devices found are listed and the search is automatically contin- ued.
The selected menu item, recognisable by the colour change, is dis- played in the right half. Fig. 13: Example of an app view - Setup adjustment Enter the requested parameters and confirm via the keyboard or the editing field. The settings are then active in the device. Close the app to terminate connection. VEGAMET 861 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Enter Bluetooth access For authentication, enter in the next menu window the 6-digit code Bluetooth access code: You can find the code on the information sheet "PINs and Codes" in the device packaging: VEGAMET 861 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
DTMs are compiled in a DTM Collec- tion. The DTMs can also be integrated into other frame applications according to FDT standard. Fig. 14: Example of a DTM view - Adjustment VEGAMET 861 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
10 Measured value memory/data logger 10 Measured value memory/data logger With the measured value memory, the measured values of a VEGA instrument can be recorded and monitored. There are two different possibilities of measured value recording: Measured value memory The data are saved over a certain period in the instrument and can be read out again later on. Via PACTware and DTM different record-...
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If the recording is started, previously recorded values of this curve are deleted. The recording can be stopped automatically if the memory in the VEGA instrument is full. Select the option "Stop recording when memory is full". If this option is selected, the older measured values will be overwritten automatically (ring buffer).
11 Applications and functions The controller contains already preset applications and functions, which can be easily adjusted by means of an application assistant via PACTware/DTM or the VEGA Tools app. The following applications/ functions are described here as examples. •...
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If this is not possible, the corresponding current value can also be entered. For the min. adjustment, empty the vessel down to the min. level or enter the cor- responding current value. VEGAMET 861 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
The intelligent control of up to four pumps can be easily adjusted by the controller. VEGAMET 861 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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DTM/app pages. A more detailed description of all available application options is included in the DTM online help. The following steps must be carried out in the application wizard: 1. Select application VEGAMET 861 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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Pump fault messages can also be processed via the digital inputs. This pump control system offers two different options: VEGAMET 861 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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Normally (in fair weather), a pump with low capacity (dry weather pump) is sufficient to maintain the level in the retention basin at a safe level (Hi-Level). If heavy rainfall causes an increased inflow, the fair weather pump can no longer maintain the level. In such cases, a larger pump is switched on when the HiHi level is exceeded and the dry weather pump is switched off. The large pump then remains in operation until the switch-off point is reached. If the level rises again, the dry weather pump switches back on first. VEGAMET 861 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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A preset switch-on delay, however, is taken into account, i.e. the forced switchover to VEGAMET 861 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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All relays with activated pump control are not assigned to a certain switching point but are switched on and off alternately. When a switch- on point is reached, the controller selects the relay that is next in the sequence. When a switch-off point is reached, the relays are switched off in the sequence they were switched on. VEGAMET 861 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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• Relay 3 lower switching point = 10.0 % The function of pump control 4 is shown in detail in the following dia- gram. The previously described example is used as a basis. VEGAMET 861 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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Fig. 21: Example of a pump control with option "Dry weather pump" Note: If the option "Dry weather pump" is activated, only the mode "Alternat- ing pump operation" will be available, i.e. only one pump at a time is in operation. VEGAMET 861 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
This constriction creates a certain backwater depending on the flow rate. The flow rate can now be derived from the level of this backwater. The current flow rate is shown on the display in the selected unit of measurement (e.g. m /h). In addition, the flow rate is made available via the current output and can thus be further processed by down- stream devices. It is also possible to totalize the flow rate by means of a totalizer, the result is shown on the display (e.g. in m ). In addition, the flow rate can VEGAMET 861 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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• Triangular overfall thin-walled (ISO 1438) • Rectangular flume thin-walled (ISO 1438) • Rectangular weir broad crown (ISO 3846) Flow formula If the flow formula of your flume is known, you should select this op- tion, as the accuracy of the flow measurement is highest here. • Flow formula: Q = k x h Manufacturer definition If you use a Parshall flume from the manufacturer ISCO, this option must be selected. This gives you a high accuracy of flow measure- ment with easy configuration. • ISCO Parshall flume VEGAMET 861 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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An application wizard guides you through the most common selection possibilities. Further application options are available on the corre- sponding DTM/app pages. A more detailed description of all available application options is included in the DTM online help. VEGAMET 861 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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Enter the adjustment values of the measuring point for 0 % and for 100 %. 7. Scaling Enter the measured value and unit (e.g. flow rate in m³/h) and the corresponding scaling values for 100 % and 0 % (e.g. 100 m³/h, 0 m³/h). 8. Activate/define totalizer The flow value can also be summed up and displayed as flow rate. Two independent totalizers are available for this purpose. Define the measuring unit and the display format. In addition, a value for leak flow volume suppression can be defined. VEGAMET 861 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
• Evaluation of fault messages • Checking the input/output signal A smartphone/tablet with the VEGA Tools app or a PC/notebook with the software PACTware and the suitable DTM offer you further com- prehensive diagnostic possibilities. In many cases, the causes can be determined in this way and the faults eliminated.
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Carry out a reset ROM defective Send instrument for repair F036 RAM error Switch the instrument off and on Carry out a reset Send instrument for repair F037 RAM defective Switch the instrument off and on Carry out a reset Send instrument for repair VEGAMET 861 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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S110 Relay switching Increase the difference between the two points too close relay switching points Relay: Span too together small S111 Relay switching Change relay switching points for "On/ points inter- Off" Relay: Switching changed points inter- changed VEGAMET 861 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
12.5 How to proceed if a repair is necessary You can find an instrument return form as well as detailed information about the procedure in the download area of our homepage. By doing this you help us carry out the repair quickly and without having to call back for needed information. VEGAMET 861 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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• 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. VEGAMET 861 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
13.2 Disposal The device is made of recyclable materials. For this reason, it should be disposed of by a specialist recycling company. Observe the ap- plicable national regulations. VEGAMET 861 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
That is why we have introduced an environment management system 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 observ- ing the environmental instructions in chapters "Packaging, transport and Lagestoragerung", "Disposal" of these operating instructions. VEGAMET 861 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Current limitation approx. 26 mA Detection line break ≤ 3.6 mA Detection shortcircuit ≥ 21 mA Adjustment range 4 … 20 mA sensor Ʋ Empty adjustment 2.4 … 21.6 mA Ʋ Full adjustment 2.4 … 21.6 mA VEGAMET 861 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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If inductive loads or stronger currents are switched through, the gold plating on the relay contact surface will be permanently damaged. The contact is then no longer suitable for switching low-level signal circuits. VEGAMET 861 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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Ʋ Graphic-capable LC display, with 89 x 56 mm, digital and quasianalogue display lighting Ʋ Indication range -99999 … 99999 LED displays Ʋ Status, operating voltage LED green Depending on the local conditions VEGAMET 861 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
15 Supplement 15.3 Dimensions 200 mm (7.87") Fig. 24: Dimensions VEGAMET 861 198 mm (7.79") 150 mm 5.91") 82 mm 11 mm (3.23") (0.43") Fig. 25: Dimensions mounting plate VEGAMET 861 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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150 mm (5.91") 82 mm ca. 178 mm (3.23") (7.01") 250 mm (9.84") Fig. 26: Dimensions sun shade 48...84 mm (1.89"...3.31") 20 mm 20 mm (0.79") (0.79") Fig. 27: Dimensions Brackets for tube mounting VEGAMET 861 • 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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