First question Can you use 22 guage wire or does it need to be 18 guage. the length is about 150 to 175 feet. The second question is does the unit vegaplus6x require a two conductor for power and a two conductor for 4/20 signal for output for remote screen

Summary of Contents for Vega VEGAPULS 6X

Page 1 Operating Instructions Radar sensor for continuous level measurement of liquids VEGAPULS 6X Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART Document ID: 66101...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Measured value indication - Selection of national language ........... 50 Parameterization ......................51 Saving the parameterisation data ................... 70 Setup with PACTware ......................71 Connect the PC ......................71 Parameter adjustment with PACTware ................71 VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 3 Saving the parameterisation data ................... 73 Menu overview ........................74 Display and adjustment unit (on site) ................74 VEGA Tools-App (Bluetooth) and DTM (on-site, signal line, Bluetooth) ......78 Expert settings ....................... 83 10 Set up with other systems ....................86 10.1 DD adjustment programs ....................
Page 4: About This Document
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.
Page 5: For Your Safety
During work on and with the device, the required personal protective equipment must always be worn. Appropriate use VEGAPULS 6X is a sensor for continuous level measurement. 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.
Page 6: Modes For Worldwide Use
Installations in Canada shall comply with the relevant requirements of the Canadian Electrical Code A Class 2 power supply unit has to be used for the installation in the USA and Canada. VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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 Type label The type label contains the most important data for identification and use of the instrument: Use see chapter "Mounting instructions, sealing to the process" VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 8: Principle Of Operation
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 QR-code on the type label of the device or •...
Page 9: Packaging, Transport And Storage
Unless otherwise indicated, the packages must be stored only under the following conditions: • Not in the open • Dry and dust free • Not exposed to corrosive media • Protected against solar radiation • Avoiding mechanical shock and vibration VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 10: Accessories
VEGACONNECT The interface adapter VEGACONNECT enables the connection of communication-capable instruments to the USB interface of a PC. VEGADIS 81 The VEGADIS 81 is an external display and adjustment unit for VEGA plics sensors. ® VEGADIS 82 VEGADIS 82 is suitable for measured value indication and adjustment of sensors with HART protocol.
Page 11: Mounting
• Abrasion and mechanical influences Second Line of Defense As a standard feature, the VEGAPULS 6X is separate from the pro- cess through its plastic antenna encapsulation. Optionally, the instrument is available with a Second Line of Defense (SLOD), a second process separation. It is located as gas-tight leadthrough between the process component and the electronics.
Page 12 For devices in protection class IP66/IP68 (1 bar), ventilation is pro- vided by a capillary in the fixed cable. In these devices, a blind plug is installed in the housing instead of the filter element. The housing of VEGAPULS 6X can be rotated completely through Housing orientation 360°. This allows the display to be read optimally and the device to be aligned for easy cable insertion.
Page 13: Mounting Preparations, Mounting Strap
M5 x 10 and spring washers. Max. torque, see chapter " Technical data". Required tools: Allen wrench size 4. There are two different variants of screwing the strap to the sensor, see following illustration: VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 14 • Double chamber housing – Angle of inclination in two steps 0° and 90° – Angle of inclination 90°, infinitely variable Fig. 7: Adjustment of the angle of inclination Fig. 8: Turning by fastening in the centre VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 15: Mounting Versions, Plastic Horn Antenna
As an alternative the strap mounting is carried out horizontally or Mounting strap - Wall mounting obliquely. > 200 mm (7.87") Fig. 10: Wall mounting horizontally via the mounting strap with length 170 mm VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 16 DN 80, ASME 3" and JIS 80. It comes not sealed against the radar sensor and can thus only be used unpressurized. It can be retrofitted on instruments with single chamber housing, retrofitting to a double chamber housing is not possible. Fig. 12: Combi compression flange Combi compression flange Adapter flange The adapter flange is available from DN 100, ASME 4" and JIS 100. It is permanently connected with the radar sensor and sealed. VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 17: Mounting Instructions
(see chapter " Setup"). If you cannot maintain this distance, you should carry out a false signal suppression during setup. This applies particularly if buildup on VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 18 Fig. 17: Mounting the radar sensor on the vessel top If you cannot maintain this distance, you should carry out a false signal suppression during setup. This applies particularly if buildup on VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 19 In such cases, we recommend repeating the false signal suppression at a later date with existing buildup. Reference plane The measuring range of VEGAPULS 6X begins physically at the end of the antenna. The min./max. adjustment, however, begins at the reference plane. The reference plane is different depending on the sensor version.
Page 20 Silo with filling from top The optimal mounting position is opposite the filling aperture. To avoid heavy soiling, the distance to any filter or dust exhauster should be as large as possible. Fig. 20: Mounting of the radar sensor with inflowing medium Silo with lateral filling In bulk solids silos with lateral pneumatic filling the instrument should not be mounted above the filling stream, as the radar signal will be disrupted. The optimal mounting position is to the side of the filling aperture. To avoid heavy soiling, the distance to any filter or dust exhauster should be as large as possible. VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 21 Nozzle For nozzle mounting, the nozzle should be as short as possible and its end rounded. This reduces false reflections from the nozzle. With threaded connection, the antenna end should protrude at least 5 mm (0.2 in) out of the nozzle. VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 22 Flange with plastic plating Flange with lens antenna If the reflective properties of the medium are good, you can mount VEGAPULS 6X on sockets longer than the antenna. The socket end should be smooth and burr-free, if possible also rounded. Note: When mounting on longer nozzles, we recommend carrying out a false signal suppression (see chapter "...
Page 23 4" ≤ 400 mm ≤ 15.8 in 150 mm 6" ≤ 600 mm ≤ 23.6 in Plastic horn antenna Socket diameter d Socket length h 80 mm 3" ≤ 400 mm ≤ 15.8 in 100 mm 4" ≤ 500 mm ≤ 19.7 in 150 mm 6" ≤ 800 mm ≤ 31.5 in VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 24 6" ≤ 800 mm ≤ 31.5 in Sealing to the process The VEGAPULS 6X with flange and encapsulated antenna system, the PTFE washer of the antenna encapsulation serves also as pro- cess seal. Fig. 24: VEGAPULS 6X with flange and encapsulated antenna system PTFE washer Antenna encapsulation Note: PTFE-plated flanges, however, have a preload loss over time with large temperature changes. This can negatively influence the sealing properties. To avoid this, use disc springs during assembly. The disc springs suit- able for the flange screws are included in the scope of delivery.
Page 25 2. Unscrew and remove the PTFE disc by hand, protecting the thread against dirt. Fig. 26: VEGAPULS 6X - Loosening the PTFE washer 3. Remove the sealing and clean the sealing groove 4. Insert the supplied new sealing, place the PTFE washer onto the thread and tighten it manually 5. Mount the sensor, tighten the flange screws (torque see chapter "...
Page 26 4. Screw the threaded adapter on the hexagon into the welded socket. Torque see chapter " Technical data" 5. Screw VEGAPULS 6X on the hexagon into the threaded adapter. Torque see chapter " Technical data" VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 27 Damage to the electronics can be the result. Ensure effective temperature decoupling by including the spacer in the vessel insulation only up to max. 40 mm, see the following figure. Fig. 28: Mounting the instrument on insulated vessels. Electronics housing Spacer Vessel insulation Note: The temperature decoupling can become ineffective due to incorrect installation. Damage to the electronics can be the result. Ensure effective temperature decoupling by including the spacer in the vessel insulation only up to max. 50 mm, see the following figure. VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 28 Small, inclined sheet metal baffles above the installations " scatter" the radar signals and prevent direct interfering reflections. Fig. 30: Cover flat, large-area profiles with deflectors Alignment - Liquids In liquids, direct the device as perpendicular as possible to the me- dium surface to achieve optimum measurement results. VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 29 The easiest way to align the device is with the optional swivelling holder. Determine the suitable inclination angle and check the align- ment with the alignment aid in the VEGA Tools app on the device. Alternatively, the angle of inclination can be determined using the following drawing and table.
Page 30 4 Mounting Check the alignment with a suitable level or water level. Fig. 33: Determination of the angle of inclination for alignment of VEGAPULS 6X Distance d (m) 2° 4° 6° 8° 10° 10.5 12.2 11.1 13.9 12.5 15.6 VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 31 3. Re-tighten the terminal screws, max. torque see chapter " Techni- cal data". If there are agitators in the vessel, a false signal suppression should Agitators be carried out with the agitators in motion. This ensures that the interfering reflections from the agitators are saved with the blades in different positions. VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 32 If the sensor is used on a movable boom, the max. measuring rate must be observed (see chapter " Technical data"). Fig. 36: Radar sensors on traverse crane VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 33 Fig. 38: Installation and orientation in multiple chamber silos Dust deposits - Rinsing To avoid heavy buildup and dust on the antenna, the device should air connection not be mounted close to the dust exhauster inside the vessel. VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 34 Fig. 39: Metal-jacketed lens antenna Rinsing air connection Plastic horn antenna The VEGAPULS 6X with plastic horn antenna is optionally available with a rinsing air connection. The mechanical configuration differs according to the flange version, see following graphics. Fig. 40: Plastic horn antenna with compression flange Rinsing air connection Fig.
Page 35: Measuring Rigs - Bypass
The VEGAPULS 6X is suitable as a standard for non-contact level measurement in such a stand pipe. A special application is available in the operator menu for stand pipe lengths >...
Page 36: Measurement Setup - Flow
250 mm (9.843 in) • Requirements from approvals for flow measurement, e.g. MCERTS Flume Every flume generates a different level of backwater depending on its type and version. The specifications of the following flumes are avail- able in the instrument: Predefined curves A flow measurement with these standard curves is very easy to set up, as no dimensional information of the flume is required. • Palmer-Bowlus flume (Q = k x h 1.86 • Venturi, trapezoidal weir, rectangular flume (Q = k x h • V-Notch, triangular overfall (Q = k x h At smaller distances the measuring accuracy is reduced, see "Technical data". VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 37 3 ... 4 h 90° 90° Fig. 43: Flow measurement with rectangular flume: h = max. filling of the max. rectangular flume Overfall orifice (side view) Upstream water Tailwater Overfall orifice (view from tailwater) VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 38 3 ... 4 x h 90° Fig. 44: Flow measurement with Khafagi-Venturi flume: h = max. filling of the max. flume; B = tightest constriction in the flume Position sensor Venturi flume VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 39: Connecting To Power Supply
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 free openings for the cable glands are therefore covered with red dust protection caps as transport protection. VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 40: Connecting
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 5. Insert the cable into the sensor through the cable entry VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 41: Wiring Plan, Single Chamber Housing
10. Reinsert the display and adjustment module, if one was installed 11. Screw the housing lid back on The electrical connection is finished. Wiring plan, single chamber housing The following illustration applies to the non-Ex as well as to the Ex-ia version. VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 42: Wiring Plan, Double Chamber Housing
The following illustrations apply to the non-Ex as well as to the Ex-ia version. Electronics compartment 4...20mA Display 6 7 8 Fig. 47: Electronics compartment - double chamber housing Internal connection to the connection compartment For display and adjustment module or interface adapter VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 43: Wiring Plan - Version Ip66/Ip68, 1 Bar
Wiring plan - version IP66/IP68, 1 bar Wire assignment, con- nection cable Fig. 50: Wire assignment in permanently connected connection cable Brown (+) and blue (-) to power supply or to the processing system Shielding VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 44: Switch-On Phase
After connection to the power supply, the device carries out a self- test: • Internal check of the electronics • Output signal is set to failure The current measured value is then output on the signal cable. VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 45: Security And Access Protection
IEC 62443-4-1 and is certified in accordance with IEC 62443-4-2. In order to ensure that the graduated security strategy of the device works as planned, the requirements from the VEGA " Security Guidelines" as well as the " Component Requirements" must be observed. Both documents are enclosed with the device.
Page 46: Bluetooth Radio Interface
(SHA 256 algorithm). Protection of the parameterization The settings (parameters) of the device can be protected against un- wanted changes. The parameter protection is deactivated on delivery, all settings can be made. VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 47: 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 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 48: Set Up With The Display And Adjustment Module
The display and adjustment module is powered by the sensor, an ad- ditional connection is not necessary. Fig. 51: Installing the display and adjustment module in the electronics compart- ment of the single chamber housing VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 49: Adjustment System
– Save value • [->] key: – Change measured value presentation – Select list entry – Select menu items – Select editing position • [+] key: – Change value of the parameter VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 50: Measured Value Indication - Selection Of National Language
Measured value indication - Selection of national language Measured value indica- With the [->] key you move between three different indication modes. tion In the first view, the selected measured value is displayed in large digits. In the second view, the selected measured value and a respective bargraph presentation are displayed. VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 51: Parameterization
You can enter names with max. 19 characters. The character set comprises: • Capital letters from A … Z • Numbers from 0 … 9 • Special characters + - / _ blanks VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 52 Multiple reflections through dished ves- spirals sel ceiling Nozzle Condensation, buildup on the sensor Dosing vessel Small vessels Frequent and fast filling/emptying Tight installation situation Multiple reflections through dished ves- sel ceiling Product buildup, condensate and foam gen- eration VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 53 Pumping station/ Partly strongly agitated surface False signal sup- Pump shaft pression Installations such as pumps and ladders Multiple reflections through flat vessel ceil- Dirt and grease deposits on shaft wall and sensor Condensation on the sensor VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 54 Changing signal conditions when large amounts of material slip off Bunker fast filling Large distance to the medium False signal suppres- sion via adjustment Fast level changes e. g. by truck filling app or DTM Steep angles of repose, unfavourable pour- ing positions due to outlet funnel and filling cone Interfering reflections from fixtures or pro- tective devices VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 55 In this menu item you select the distance unit and the temperature unit of the device. Adjustment Since the radar sensor is a distance measuring instrument, it is the distance from the sensor to the medium surface that is measured. To VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 56 Max. level = min. measuring distance Reference plane Bulk solids 100% Fig. 56: Parameterisation example min./max. adjustment - bulk solids Min. level = max. measuring distance Max. level = min. measuring distance Reference plane VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 57 Min. adjustment Proceed as follows: 1. Select with [->] the menu item " Min. adjustment" and confirm with [OK]. 2. Edit the percentage value with [OK] and set the cursor to the requested position with [->]. VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 58 In the menu item " Current output - Current range" you set the range range of the current output during operation as 4 … 20 mA or 3.8 … 20.5 mA. The default setting is min. current 3.8 mA and max. current 20.5 mA. VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 59 In the menu item " Scaling" you define the scaling variable and unit as well as the scaling format for the indication of the level measured value for 0 % and 100 % on the display, for example as volume in l. VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 60 • Chinese • Japanese • Turkish In the delivery status, the VEGAPULS 6X is set to the ordered na- tional language. With the [->] key you move between three different indication modes. Display - Presentation In the first view, the selected measured value is displayed in large digits. In the second view, the selected measured value and a respective bargraph presentation are displayed.
Page 61 PACTware/DTM and other systems False signal suppression The following circumstances cause interfering reflections and can influence the measurement: • High mounting nozzles • Vessel internals such as struts • Agitators • Buildup or welded joints on vessel walls VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 62 HART Primary Value (PV) as an output variable: • Percent • Linearized percent • Filling height • Distance • Scaled • Measurement reliability VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 63 Mode Mode Country specific settings for the radar signals are determined via the operating mode. • Mode 1: EU, Albania, Andorra, Azerbaijan, Australia, Belarus, Bos- nia and Herzegovina, Canada, Liechtenstein, Moldavia, Monaco, Montenegro, New Zealand, Northern Macedonia, Norway, San VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 64 Is used to restart the device without switching off the supply voltage. Caution: For the duration of the reset, the device changes its behaviour from the normal measuring operation. Therefore, observe for downstream systems: • The current output outputs the set false signal VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 65 This can prevent measured value jumps to a changing false signal in the close range. But the activation also means that the level echo will no longer be accepted in case of overfilling beyond the measur- ing range start and a measured value jump to a multiple echo takes place. VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 66 This prevents such a false signal from being accepted as a level echo. An increase is useful for very heavily fluctuating or amplitude-increas- ing false signals. It is advised against reducing the value of the default setting. VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 67 As a result, on reaching this echo with high useful echo probability, this is evaluated as a useful echo and output as the current level. SP22 - Measured value The measured value offset enables adaptation of the factory set sen- offset sor reference plane to later fitted assembly devices such as adapter flanges, threaded adapters, etc. A possible offset error is then compensated by this entry. VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 68 The [OK] key opens a reset function in the respective pointer function window: With the [OK] key, the peak values are reset to the actual measured value. In this menu item the following information of the instrument can be Sensor information read out: VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 69 Management functions it is absolutely necessary. Saving should be carried out with a very low level. The function " Echo curve memory" allows up to ten individual echo curves to be stored, for example to detect the measurement behav- iour of the sensor in different operating conditions. VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 70: Saving The Parameterisation Data
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". VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 71: Setup With Pactware
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 adapter can be connected parallel to the 4 …...
Page 72 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. VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 73: Saving The Parameterisation Data
8 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. VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 74: Menu Overview
Expert settings See separate table below Units Distance unit mm, m, in, ft Temperature unit °C, °F, K °C Plastic horn antenna, thread with integrated antenna system, flange with plastic plating Flange with lens antenna Plastic horn antenna, thread with integrated antenna system, flange with plastic plating Flange with lens antenna VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 75 Linearization type - Linear, cylindrical tank, spherical tank, Linear liquid Venturi, trapezoidal weir, rectangular weir, Palmer-Bowlus flume, V-Notch, triangu- lar overfall Linearization type - Linear, conical bottom, pyramid bottom, Linear bulk solids sloping bottom Intermediate height "h" VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 76 Actual date Format: 24 h, 12 h 24 h Time Actual time HART mode HART address 0 … 63 Output mode Analogue current output with HART, fix cur- Analogue current rent (4 mA) with HART output with HART VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 77 Last measured value, maintenance mes- Last measured value loss sage, fault signal Time until fault signal Time until fault signal Sensor information Device name, serial number, hardware/ software version, device revision, factory calibration date VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 78: Vega Tools-App (Bluetooth) And Dtm (On-Site, Signal Line, Bluetooth)
Save echo curve of setup setup Echo curve memory Echo curve memory 9.2 VEGA Tools-App (Bluetooth) and DTM (on-site, signal line, Bluetooth) Main menu Menu item Parameter Selection Basic setting Lock/Unlock adjust- Lock, unlock Released ment (SIL) Measurement loop Sensor name VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 79 See separate tables Diagnostics Extended functions Menu item Parameter Selection Basic setting Damping Integration time 0 … 999 s Plastic horn antenna, thread with integrated antenna system, flange with plastic plating Flange with lens antenna Plastic horn antenna, thread with integrated antenna system, flange with plastic plating Flange with lens antenna VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 80 One measured value, measured value and One measured value bargraph, two measured values Displayed values 1, 2 Percent, linearized percent, filling height, Percent distance, scaled, measurement reliability, electronics temperature, current output, cur- rent output 2 Backlight On, Off VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 81 Variable (QV) Quaternary Varia- Selection as Secondary Variable (SV) Electronics temper- ble (QV) ature Long-TAG Message Date/Time Date/Time Date Actual date Format: 24 h, 12 h 24 h Time Actual time VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 82 Electronics temper- Current electronics temperature, min./max. Actual value ature electronics temperature, date min./max. electronics temperature Operating voltage Current operating voltage, min./max. op- Actual value erating voltage, date min./max. operating voltage VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 83: Expert Settings
Event memory Function test Start instrument test (wizard): Not SIL, WHG, SIL Expert settings Parameter Presentation Selection Basic setting Activate measuring range start limiting Manual limiting of measuring range start 100 % VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 84 Echo distance for " Summarize echoes" function SP15 Activate function measurement of the " first large echo" SP16 Minimum amplitude function " First large echo" SP17 Wide focussing range SP18 Minimum measurement reliability out- side focussing range VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 85 9 Menu overview Parameter Presentation Selection Basic setting SP19 Time for opening the focussing range SP22 Measured value offset SP24 Factor for additional reliability at meas- uring range end VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 86: Set Up With Other Systems
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. VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 87: Diagnosis, Asset Management And Service
Measurement reliability • Electronics temperature The requested values and recording conditions are set via a PC with PACTware/DTM or the control system with EDD. Data are thus read out and also reset. VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 88: Asset Management Function
• Out of specification • Maintenance required and explained by pictographs: Fig. 60: Pictographs of the status messages Failure - red Out of specification - yellow Function check - orange Maintenance required - blue VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 89 Duration up to approx. 3 minutes depending on the version and pa- rameter settings F113 EMC interference Remove EMC influences Byte 4, Bit 4 of Byte 0 … 5 Communication error VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 90 100 % adjustment: Increase value Check mounting socket Remove possible interfering sig- nals in the close range S603 Operating voltage below speci- Check electrical connection fied range Impermissible oper- If necessary, increase operating ating voltage voltage VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 91: Rectify Faults
The following table describes possible errors in the current signal and helps to eliminate them: Error Cause Rectification 4 … 20 mA signal not stable Fluctuating measured value Set damping VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 92 Check parameter "Application" with respect hence running time error (small measure- to vessel form, adapt if necessary (bypass, ment error close to 100 %/large error close standpipe, diameter). to 0 %) time VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 93 Measured value re- Turbulence on the medium surface, quick Check parameters, change if necessary, mains momentarily filling e.g. in dosing vessel, reactor unchanged during filling and then jumps to the correct level time VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 94 0 m distance ence signals at close range. et, possible false echoes through flange socket. Remove contamination on the antenna Use a sensor with a more suitable antenna time VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 95: Exchanging The Electronics Module
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.
Page 96: Software Update
You can find the current instrument software as well as detailed information on the procedure in the download area of our homepage: www.vega.com. You can find information about the installation in the download file. Caution: Instruments with approvals can be bound to certain software versions. Therefore make sure that the approval is still effective after a software update is carried out. You can find detailed information in the download area at www.vega.com. VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 97: 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 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 98: Dismount
Pass the instrument directly on to a specialised recycling company and do not use the municipal collecting points. If you have no way to dispose of the old instrument properly, please contact us concerning return and disposal. VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 99: Certificates And Approvals (In Preparation)
NAMUR is the automation technology user association in the process industry in Germany. The published NAMUR recommendations are accepted as the standard in field instrumentation. The device fulfils the requirements of the following NAMUR recom- mendations: • NE 21 – Electromagnetic compatibility of equipment • NE 43 – Signal level for fault information from measuring transduc- VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 100: Environment Management System
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 storage", " Disposal" of these operating instructions. VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 101: Supplement
FKM (SHS FPM 70C3 GLT), EPDM (COG AP310) Ʋ Reflux valve 316Ti Ʋ Sealing, reflux valve FKM (SHS FPM 70C3 GLT), EPDM (COG AP310) Materials, non-wetted parts Mounting parts Ʋ Antenna cone, plastic horn antenna, PBT-GF 30 compression flange VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 102 Max. torque for NPT cable glands and Conduit tubes Ʋ Plastic housing 10 Nm (7.376 lbf ft) Ʋ Aluminium/Stainless steel housing 50 Nm (36.88 lbf ft) Glass with Aluminium and stainless steel housing VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 103 0 mm (0 in) Ʋ Mode 3 ≥ 250 mm (9.843 in) Switch-on phase Run-up time t Ʋ U = 12 V DC < 10 s Ʋ U = 18 V DC < 10 s With good reflection conditions, larger measuring ranges are also possible. The specified values correspond to the default values on delivery Depending on the operating conditions VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 104 Deviation with bulk solids The values depend to a great extent on the application. Binding specifications are thus not possible. Default values can be assigned individually. In case of deviations from reference conditions, the offset due to installation can be up to ± 4 mm. This offset can be compensated by the adjustment. Already included in the meas. deviation VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 105 250 mm (9.843 in) antenna Ʋ Thread with integrated antenna 500 mm (19.69 in) system blocking distance 150 mm (5.906 in) Variables influencing measurement accuracy Specifications apply to the digital measured value Depending of the reflective properties of the measured media. Determination of the temperature drift acc. to the limit point method VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 106 < 3 µW/cm² Ambient conditions Ambient, storage and transport tempera- -40 … +80 °C (-40 … +176 °F) ture With operating voltage U ≥ 24 V DC Time span after a sudden distance change from 1 m to 5 m until the output signal reaches 90 % of the final value for the first time (IEC 61298-2). Valid with operating voltage U ≥ 24 V DC Outside the specified beam angle, the energy level of the radar signal is 50% (-3 dB) less. EIRP: Equivalent Isotropic Radiated Power VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 107 -15 … +150 °C (5 … +302 °F) G75B) -15 … +250 °C (5 … +482 °F) EPDM (A+P 70.10- -40 … +150 °C (-40 … +302 °F) SIP process temperature (SIP = Sterilization in place) Applies to steam-suitable device configuration, i.e. flange with plastic plating or hygienic fitting. Vapour stratification up to 2 h +150 °C (+302 °F) VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 108 Fig. 66: Derating, ambient temperature, thread with integrated antenna system up to +150 °C (+302 °F) Ambient temperature Process temperature Aluminium housing Stainless steel housing (precision casting) Plastic housing Stainless steel housing (electropolished) VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 109 Fig. 68: Derating, ambient temperature, thread with integrated antenna system up to +250 °C (+482 °F) Ambient temperature Process temperature Aluminium housing Stainless steel housing (precision casting) Plastic housing Stainless steel housing (electropolished) Derating ambient temperature - Flange with plastic plating, hygienic fitting VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 110 Fig. 70: Derating ambient temperature, flange with plastic plating up to +200 °C (+392 °F) Ambient temperature Process temperature Aluminium housing Stainless steel housing (precision casting) Plastic housing Stainless steel housing (electropolished) VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 111 Fig. 72: Derating, ambient temperature, flange with lens antenna up to +150 °C (+302 °F) Ambient temperature Process temperature Aluminium housing Stainless steel housing (precision casting) Plastic housing Stainless steel housing (electropolished) VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 112 Fig. 74: Derating, ambient temperature, flange with lens antenna up to +250 °C (+482 °F) Ambient temperature Process temperature Aluminium housing Stainless steel housing (precision casting) Plastic housing Stainless steel housing (electropolished) Process pressure VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 113 Data on rinsing air connection Recommended max. pressure with con- 1 bar (14.50 psig) tinuous rinsing Max. permissible pressure 6 bar (87.02 psig) Air quality Filtered Air volume, depending on pressure VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 114 FKM (SHS FPM 70C3 GLT), EPDM (COG AP310) Ʋ For connection G⅛ Ʋ Opening pressure 0.5 bar (7.25 psig) Ʋ Nominal pressure stage PN 250 Electromechanical data - version IP66/IP67 and IP66/IP68 (0.2 bar) Options of the cable entry Ʋ Cable entry M20 x 1.5; ½ NPT VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 115 Interface to the external display and adjustment unit Data transmission Digital (I²C-Bus) Connection cable Four-wire Sensor version Configuration, connection cable Max. cable length Shielded 4 … 20 mA/HART 50 m ● Integrated clock Date format Day.Month.Year VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 116 Double chamber IP66/IP68 (0.2 bar) Type 6P IP68 (1 bar) Stainless steel (electro-pol- Single chamber IP66/IP68 (0.2 bar) Type 6P ished) IP69K Type 6P Galvanic separation between electronics and metal housing parts VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 117: Radio Astronomy Stations
Protection rating (IEC 61010-1) 14.2 Radio astronomy stations Certain restrictions on the use of VEGAPULS 6X outside closed vessels result from the radio license. You can find these restrictions in chapter " Radio license for Europe". Some of these restric- tions have to do radio astronomy stations. The following table states the geographic positions of...
Page 118 M20x1,5 M20x1,5 M20x1,5/ ½ NPT Fig. 77: Housing version with protection rating IP66/IP68 (1 bar), (with integrated display and adjustment module the housing is 18 mm/0.71 in higher) Aluminium - single chamber VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 119 Fig. 79: Housing version with protection rating IP66/IP68 (1 bar), (with integrated display and adjustment module the housing is 18 mm/0.71 in higher) Stainless steel single chamber (electropolished) Stainless steel single chamber (precision casting) Stainless steel double chamber housing (precision casting) VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 120 (6.14") ø 200 mm (7.87") Fig. 81: Radar sensor with compression flange and purging air connection suitable for 3" 150 lbs, DN 80 PN 16 Compression flange Reflux valve Rinsing air connection VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 121 ø 98 mm (3.86") ø 180 mm (7.09") ø 220 mm (8.66") Fig. 83: VEGAPULS 6X, adapter flange and purging air connection DN 100 PN 6 Rinsing air connection Reflux valve Adapter flange VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 122 ø 75 mm 9 mm (2.95") (0.35") ø 107 mm (4.21") ø 115 mm (4.53") 12 mm (0.47") Fig. 84: VEGAPULS 6X, plastic horn antenna, mounting strap in 170 or 300 mm length VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 123 ø 42,5 mm ø 42,5 mm (1.67") (1.67") Fig. 85: VEGAPULS 6X, thread with integrated antenna system up to +150 °C (+302 °F) XF G¾ (DIN 3852-E) XJ ¾ NPT (ASME B1.20.1) XG G1 (DIN 3852-A) XK 1 NPT (ASME B1.20.1) XA G1½...
Page 124 ø 42,5 mm ø 42,5 mm (1.67") (1.67") Fig. 86: VEGAPULS 6X, thread with integrated antenna system up to +250 °C (+482 °F) XF G¾ (DIN 3852-E) XJ ¾ NPT (ASME B1.20.1) XG G1 (DIN 3852-A) XK 1 NPT (ASME B1.20.1) XA G1½...
Page 125 14 Supplement VEGAPULS 6X, flange with plastic plating ø24 mm (0.94") ø67,5 mm (2.66") Fig. 87: VEGAPULS 6X, encapsulated antenna system DN 25 PN 40 Version up to +150 °C (+302 °F) Version up to +200 °C (+392 °F) ø45 mm (1.77") ø102 mm (4.02") Fig.
Page 126 14 Supplement ø75 mm (2.95") ø138 mm (5.43") Fig. 89: VEGAPULS 6X, encapsulated antenna system DN 80 PN 40 Version up to +150 °C (+302 °F) Version up to +200 °C (+392 °F) VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 127 CA Clamp 2" PN 16 (DIN 32676, ISO 2852) CE Clamp 3½" PN 16 (DIN 32676, ISO 2852) RA Slotted nut DN 50 PN 16 (DIN 11851) RD Slotted nut DN 100 PN 16 (DIN 11851) VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 128 G 1/8" x 8mm ø 98 mm (3.86") Fig. 91: VEGAPULS 6X, flange with lens antenna (flange thickness acc. to drawing, flange dimensions acc. to DIN, ASME, JIS) Version up to +150 °C (+302 °F) Version up to +250 °C (+482 °F)
Page 129 Version up to +150 °C (+302 °F) Version up to +250 °C (+482 °F) VEGAPULS 6X, flange with lens antenna, swivelling holder and purging air connection Fig. 94: VEGAPULS 6X, flange with lens antenna, swivelling holder and purging air connection Version up to +150 °C (+302 °F) Version up to +250 °C (+482 °F) Blind plug 90°...
Page 130: 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 131 Notes VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
Page 132 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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