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- Page 1 Quick setup guide Radiometric sensor for continuous level and interface measurement SOLITRAC 31 Four-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART With SIL qualification Document ID: 62085...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Operating Instructions Manual as well as the Safety Manual that comes with instruments with SIL qualification. These manuals are available on our homepage. Operating instructions SOLITRAC 31, four-wire 4 … 20 mA/ HART, with SIL qualification: Document-ID 43387 Editing status of the quick setup guide: 2021-11-25 SOLITRAC 31 • Four-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART... -
Page 3: For Your Safety
All operations described in this documentation must be carried out only by trained, qualified personnel authorised by the plant operator. During work on and with the device, the required personal protective equipment must always be worn. Appropriate use SOLITRAC 31 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 4: Namur Recommendations
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 observing the environmental instructions in this manual: • Chapter " Packaging, transport and storage" • Chapter " Disposal" SOLITRAC 31 • Four-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART... -
Page 5: Product Description
Move to " www.vega.com" and enter in the search field the serial number of your instrument. 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 6: Principle Of Operation
Non-linearity of the pro- cess value is not linear. Set up a linearization table to get a linear level signal. For precise mesurement results, make sure when setting up the linearization table that the actual filling height of the measuring points is entered as exactly as possible. External radiation sources can influence the measured value (e.g. External radiation welding joint tests). In safety-relevant applications, the safety function must be treated as unreliable as long as the external radiation occurs. If necessary, you must take measures to maintain the safety function. Span Make sure during the planning that for the planned application, a possibly large different of the pulse rate with empty and full vessel is SOLITRAC 31 • Four-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART... -
Page 7: Corresponding Source Container
Distance: Your distance to the source should be as large as possible. The local dose rate of the radiation decreases in proportion to the square of the distance to the radiation source. Radiation safety officer The plant operator must appoint a radiation safety officer with the necessary expert knowledge. He is responsible for ensuring that the SOLITRAC 31 • Four-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART... - Page 8 Control areas are areas in which the local dose rate exceeds a certain value. Only persons who undergo official dose monitoring are allowed into these control areas. You can find the respectively valid limit values for control areas in the guideline of the respective authority (in Ger- many, for example, the radiation protection ordinance). We are at your disposal for further information concerning radiation protection and regulations in other countries. SOLITRAC 31 • Four-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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Page 9: Mounting
These are mainly: • Active measuring component • Process fitting • Process seal Process conditions in particular are: • Process pressure • Process temperature • Chemical properties of the medium • Abrasion and mechanical influences SOLITRAC 31 • Four-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART... -
Page 10: Mounting Instructions
You must follow the instructions in this "Source Sizing" document in addition to the following mounting instructions. The following mounting information is applicable as long as there is nothing else specified in the "Source Sizing" document. Fig. 3: Level measurement in a storage tank SOLITRAC 31 • Four-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART... - Page 11 You can find information on protective barriers and the mounting of the corresponding source container in the operating instructions manual of the source container, e.g. VEGASOURCE. You can mount the SOLITRAC 31 with the housing head upward or downward. When the housing head is mounted downward, the hous- ing itself is more easily accessible. Fasten the sensor in such a way that it cannot fall out of the holder. If necessary, provide the sensor with a support from below.
- Page 12 Make sure that the red marking lines directly join the measuring range of the next SOLITRAC 31. Mount the SOLITRAC 31 in such a way that the detector tube is directly in the radiated area of the source container. Mount the SOLITRAC 31 preferably side by side and make sure that no detector tube is hidden by another sensor.
- Page 13 If these measures are not sufficient to maintain the max. ambient temperature, you could consider using the water or air cooling system we offer for SOLITRAC 31. The cooling system must also be included in the calculations for the measuring point. Contact our specialists regarding the dimensioning of the cooling. SOLITRAC 31 • Four-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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Page 14: Connecting To Power Supply
2. Loosen compression nut of the cable gland and remove blind plug 3. 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 4. Insert the cable into the sensor through the cable entry SOLITRAC 31 • Four-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART... - Page 15 10. Screw the housing lid back on The electrical connection is finished. Information: The terminal blocks are pluggable and can be detached from the electronics. To do this, loosen the two lateral locking levers of the terminal block with a small screwdriver. When loosening the locking, the terminal block is automatically squeezed out. It must snap in place when re-inserted. SOLITRAC 31 • Four-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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Page 16: Connection - Level Measurement
Terminals for the external display and adjustment unit Contact pins for the display and adjustment module or interface adapter Instruments with intrinsically safe current output You can find detailed information on the explosion-protected versions (Ex-ia, Ex-d) in the Ex-specific safety instructions. These safety instructions are part of the scope of delivery and come with the Ex- approved instruments. MGC = Multi Gauge Communication SOLITRAC 31 • Four-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART... - Page 17 Terminals for intrinsically safe signal output 4 … 20 mA/HART (active) Contact pins for the display and adjustment module or interface adapter Terminals for the external display and adjustment unit Ground terminal MGC = Multi Gauge Communication SOLITRAC 31 • Four-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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Page 18: Connection - Level Detection
The contact is then no longer suitable for switching low-voltage circuits. Inductive loads also result from the connection to a PLC input or output and/or in combination with long cables. It is imperative that you MGC = Multi Gauge Communication SOLITRAC 31 • Four-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART... - Page 19 Terminals for intrinsically safe signal output 8/16 mA/HART active Contact pins for the display and adjustment module or interface adapter Terminals for the external display and adjustment unit Ground terminal MGC = Multi Gauge Communication SOLITRAC 31 • Four-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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Page 20: Connection - Summation
Only the address "99" is reserved for the Primary instrument. Note: Make sure that all instruments are using the same software version. Software version 2.0 is not downward-compatible. Connect the instruments according to the following wiring plan: SOLITRAC 31 • Four-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART... - Page 21 Fig. 16: Electronics and connection compartment with cascading of several instruments. M Primary instrument S Secondary instrument Information: For example, a radial connection would be also possible as an alter- native. Take note of the polarity. The selection of the two terminal pairs is individual. SOLITRAC 31 • Four-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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Page 22: Functional Safety (Sil)
SIL rating and can be also found on our homepage via the search. Application area The instrument can be used for point level detection or level measure- ment of liquids and bulk solids in safety-instrumented systems (SIS) SOLITRAC 31 • Four-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART... -
Page 23: Safety Concept Of The Parameterization
• The DTM suitable for the device in conjunction with an adjustment software according to the FDT/DTM standard, e. g. PACTware Note: For operation of the SOLITRAC 31 an actual DTM Collection is re- quired. The modification of safety-relevant parameters is only possible with active connection to the instrument (online mode). Safe parameterization To avoid possible errors during parameter adjustment in a non-safe user environment, a verification procedure is used that makes it pos- sible to detect parameter adjustment errors reliably. For this, safety-... - Page 24 Incomplete process If the described process was not carried out completely or correctly (e.g. due to interruption or voltage loss), the instrument remains in an unlocked, and thus unsafe, status. Warning: Instrument reset In case of a reset to basic settings, all safety-relevant parameters will also be reset to default. Therefore all safety-relevant parameters must be checked or readjusted. SOLITRAC 31 • Four-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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Page 25: Set Up With The Display And Adjustment Module
Disassembly is carried out in reverse order. The display and adjustment module is powered by the sensor, an ad- ditional connection is not necessary. Fig. 17: Insert display and adjustment module Note: If you intend to retrofit the instrument with a display and adjustment module for continuous measured value indication, a higher lid with an inspection glass is required. Parameter adjustment - Summation Secondary Cascading To measure the level in very high vessels, multiple instruments can be cascaded. SOLITRAC 31 • Four-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART... - Page 26 6.2.1 Setup Application Enter here, the respective application. This menu item enables adaptation of the sensor to the requested ap- plication. You can choose between the following applications: " Level", " Point level" or " Summation Secondary". SOLITRAC 31 • Four-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART...
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Page 27: Supplement
0.2 … 1.5 mm² (AWG 24 … 16) Voltage supply Operating voltage 24 … 65 V DC (-15 … +10 %) or 24 … 230 V AC (-15 … +10 %), 50/60 Hz Reverse voltage protection Available Max. power consumption 6 VA (AC); 4 W (DC) SOLITRAC 31 • Four-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART... - Page 28 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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