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- Page 1 Operating Instructions Radar sensor for continuous level measurement VEGAPULS C 11 Two-wire 4 … 20 mA Document ID: 58340...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Parameter adjustment ....................24 Adjustment menu ........................26 Menu overview ....................... 26 Description of the applications ..................28 10 Diagnostics and servicing ....................32 10.1 Maintenance ........................32 10.2 Rectify faults ........................32 VEGAPULS C 11 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA... - Page 3 13.5 Trademark ........................49 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: 2020-08-04 VEGAPULS C 11 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA...
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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 C 11 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 the US shall comply with the relevant requirements of the National Electrical Code (ANSI/NFPA 70). Installations in Canada shall comply with the relevant requirements of the Canadian Electrical Code. VEGAPULS C 11 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA... -
Page 7: Product Description
Scope of this operating This operating instructions manual applies to the following instrument instructions versions: • Hardware version from 1.0.0 • Software version from 1.2.0 G type threaded connections only VEGAPULS C 11 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA... - Page 8 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) VEGAPULS C 11 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA...
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Page 9: Principle Of Operation
3 Product description Principle of operation Application area VEGAPULS C 11 is a radar sensor for non-contact, continuous level measurement. It is suitable for liquids and solids in practically all industries. Functional principle The instrument emits a continuous, frequency-modulated radar signal through its antenna. The emitted signal is reflected by the medium... -
Page 10: Accessories
Threaded adapters enable simple adaptation of devices with stand- ard threaded fittings, e.g. to process-side hygiene connections. Mounting accessories The mounting accessories are used for stable mounting of the device at the measuring point. The parts are available in various versions and sizes. VEGAPULS C 11 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA... -
Page 11: Mounting
Fig. 4: Mounting via a mounting bracket Mounting instructions Polarisation The emitted radar impulses of the radar sensor are electromagnetic waves. The polarisation is the direction of the electrical wave compo- VEGAPULS C 11 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA... - Page 12 Fig. 6: Mounting of the radar sensor on round vessel tops In vessels with conical bottom it can be advantageous to mount the device in the centre of the vessel, as measurement is then possible down to the bottom. VEGAPULS C 11 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA...
- Page 13 For nozzle mounting, the nozzle should be as short as possible and its end rounded. This reduces false reflections from the nozzle. With threaded socket, the antenna end should protrude at least 5 mm (0.2 in) out of the socket. VEGAPULS C 11 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA...
- Page 14 4 Mounting Fig. 10: Recommended threaded socket mounting of VEGAPULS C 11 If the reflective properties of the medium are good, you can mount VEGAPULS C 11 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 "...
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Page 15: Measurement Setup - Flow
If foams lead to measurement errors, you should use the biggest pos- sible radar antennas or sensors with guided radar. Measurement setup - Flow In general, the following must be observed while mounting the device: VEGAPULS C 11 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA... - Page 16 The following examples serve as an overview for flow measurement. Rectangular overfall 3 ... 4 h 90° 90° Fig. 15: Flow measurement with rectangular flume: h = max. filling of the max. rectangular flume 1 Overfall orifice (side view) Upstream water Tailwater 4 Overfall orifice (view from tailwater) At smaller distances the measuring accuracy is reduced, see "Technical data". VEGAPULS C 11 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA...
- Page 17 4 Mounting Khafagi-Venturi flume 3 ... 4 x h 90° Fig. 16: Flow measurement with Khafagi-Venturi flume: h = max. filling of the max. flume; B = tightest constriction in the flume Position sensor 2 Venturi flume VEGAPULS C 11 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA...
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Page 18: Connecting To Power Supply
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 C 11 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA... -
Page 19: 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 C 11 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA... -
Page 20: 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 C 11 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA... -
Page 21: Setup With Smartphone/Tablet (Bluetooth)
Download the VEGA Tools app from the " Apple App Store", " Goog- le Play Store" or " Baidu Store" to your smartphone or tablet. Device activated Make sure that the VEGAPULS C 11 is activated, see chapter " Oper- ating modus, activate device". Connecting Connecting Start the adjustment app and select the function "... -
Page 22: Parameter Adjustment
Menu item display The selected menu item can be recognized by the colour change. Fig. 19: Example of an app view - Setup measured values 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 C 11 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA... -
Page 23: Setup With Pc/Notebook (Bluetooth)
After activating the integrated Bluetooth or the Bluetooth USB adapt- er, devices with Bluetooth are found and created in the project tree. Device activated Make sure that the VEGAPULS C 11 is activated, see chapter " Oper- ating modus, activate device". Connecting Select the requested device for the online parameter adjustment in Connecting the project tree. -
Page 24: Parameter Adjustment
(DTM) according to FDT standard are required. The latest PACTware version as well as all available DTMs are compiled in a DTM Collec- tion. The DTMs can also be integrated into other frame applications according to FDT standard. VEGAPULS C 11 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA... - Page 25 8 Setup with PC/notebook (Bluetooth) Fig. 21: Example of a DTM view - Setup, sensor adjustment VEGAPULS C 11 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA...
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Page 26: Adjustment Menu
Scaling size 0 % correspond to 0 l Scaling unit 100 % correspond to 100 l Scaling format Display Menu language English Displayed value Filling height Backlight Access protection Bluetooth access code VEGAPULS C 11 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA... - Page 27 Sensor character- Sensor features from order text istics Simulation Measured value Simulation value Measured value Indication measured value mem- memory (DTM) ory from DTM VEGAPULS C 11 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA...
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Page 28: Description Of The Applications
Process/measurement conditions: – Partly strongly agitated surface – Installations such as pumps and ladders – Multiple reflections through flat vessel ceiling – Dirt and grease deposits on shaft wall and sensor – Condensation on the sensor VEGAPULS C 11 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA... - Page 29 – Slow gauge change – Extreme damping of output signal in case of wave generation – Ice and condensation on the antenna possible – Floating debris sporadically on the water surface VEGAPULS C 11 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA...
- Page 30 – False signal suppression via adjustment app or PACTware/DTM Heap (point measurement/profile detection) • Process/measurement conditions: – Measured value jumps, e.g. through heap profile and traverses – Large angles of repose, varying pouring positions – Measurement near the filling stream – Sensor mounting on movable conveyor belts Crusher • Process/measurement conditions: VEGAPULS C 11 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA...
- Page 31 – Interfering reflections from fixtures or protective devices • Further recommendations – False signal suppression via adjustment app or PACTware/DTM Demonstration • Applications that are not typical level measurements – Instrument demonstration – Object recognition/monitoring – Measured value verification with higher measuring accuracy with reflection without bulk solids, e.g. via a measuring plate VEGAPULS C 11 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA...
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Page 32: Diagnostics And Servicing
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 33: Diagnosis, Fault Messages
Function check - orange Maintenance required - blue Failure: Due to a malfunction in the instrument, a fault message is output. This status message is always active. It cannot be deactivated by the user. VEGAPULS C 11 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA... - Page 34 Error in the instrument False signal suppression faulty Carry out a reset settings Error when carrying out a reset F265 Program sequence of the measuring func- Device restarts automatically tion disturbed Measurement function disturbed VEGAPULS C 11 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA...
- Page 35 Error when carrying out a reset settings False signal suppression faulty M508 Checksum error in Bluetooth software Carry out software update No executable Bluetooth software M509 Software update running Wait until software update is finished Software update running VEGAPULS C 11 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA...
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Page 36: Treatment Of Measurement Errors
Determine the reason for the changed has changed (e.g. condensation, build- false signals, carry out false signal sup- time up); false signal suppression no longer pression, e.g. with condensation. matches actual conditions VEGAPULS C 11 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA... - Page 37 The sensor goes into overfill protection flange socket? mode. The max. level (0 m distance) Remove contamination on the antenna as well as the status message " Overfill protection" are output. time VEGAPULS C 11 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA...
- Page 38 (jumps to multiple echo) polarization direction Chose a more suitable installation po- sition Transverse reflection from an extraction Direct sensor to the opposite fun- time funnel, amplitude of the transverse re- nel wall, avoid crossing with the filling flection larger than the level echo stream VEGAPULS C 11 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA...
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Page 39: Software Update
10.6 Software update The device software is updated via Bluetooth. The following components are required: • Instrument • Voltage supply • PC/notebook with PACTware/DTM and Bluetooth USB adapter VEGAPULS C 11 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA... -
Page 40: 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 C 11 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA... -
Page 41: Dismount
11.2 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. VEGAPULS C 11 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA... -
Page 42: Certificates And Approvals
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. VEGAPULS C 11 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA... -
Page 43: Supplement
The measured variable is the distance between the antenna edge of the sensor and the medium surface. The antenna edge is also the reference plane for the measurement. G type threaded connections only G type threaded connections only VEGAPULS C 11 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA... - Page 44 860 … 1060 mbar/86 … 106 kPa (12.5 … 15.4 psig) Installation reference conditions Ʋ Distance to installations > 200 mm (7.874 in) Depending on application and medium With bulk solids Depending on the operating conditions VEGAPULS C 11 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA...
- Page 45 Measuring cycle time ≤ 250 ms Step response time ≤ 3 s Beam angle 8° Already included in the meas. deviation. 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. 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. VEGAPULS C 11 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA...
- Page 46 4.0 LE) Frequency 2.402 … 2.480 GHz Max. emitted power +2.2 dBm Max. number of participants Effective range typ. 25 m (82 ft) EIRP: Equivalent Isotropic Radiated Power Depending on the local conditions VEGAPULS C 11 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA...
- Page 47 Electronics potential free up to 500 V AC Protection rating IP66/IP68 (3 bar, 24 h) acc. to IEC 60529, Type 6P acc. to UL 50 Altitude above sea level 5000 m (16404 ft) Protection class Pollution degree VEGAPULS C 11 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA...
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Page 48: Dimensions
ø 6 mm (0.24") SW 41 G1; 1NPT R 1½ 1½ - 14 NPT G1½ ø 68 mm (2.68") Fig. 25: Dimensions VEGAPULS C 11 Thread G1½ Thread 1½ NPT Thread R1½ VEGAPULS C 11 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA... -
Page 49: 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 50 Notes VEGAPULS C 11 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA...
- Page 51 Notes VEGAPULS C 11 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA...
- Page 52 Subject to change without prior notice © VEGA Grieshaber KG, Schiltach/Germany 2020 VEGA Grieshaber KG Phone +49 7836 50-0 Am Hohenstein 113...
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