Vega VEGAPULS 61 User manual

Quick setup guide
Radar sensor for continuous level
measurement of liquids
VEGAPULS 61
Modbus and Levelmaster protocol
Approval according to LPR radio standard
Document ID: 47108

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Contents
VEGAPULS 61 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol
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Contents
1 For your safety ......................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Authorised personnel ....................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Appropriate use................................................................................................................ 3
1.3 Warning about incorrect use............................................................................................. 3
1.4 General safety instructions............................................................................................... 3
1.5 EU conformity................................................................................................................... 4
1.6 NAMUR recommendations .............................................................................................. 4
1.7 Radio license for Europe .................................................................................................. 4
1.8 Environmental instructions ............................................................................................... 5
2 Product description ................................................................................................................. 6
2.1 Conguration.................................................................................................................... 6
3 Mounting................................................................................................................................... 7
3.1 Collaroradapterange.................................................................................................... 7
3.2 Mounting preparations, mounting strap............................................................................ 7
3.3 Mounting instructions ....................................................................................................... 8
4 Connecting to power supply and bus system .................................................................... 10
4.1 Connecting..................................................................................................................... 10
4.2 Wiring plan ..................................................................................................................... 11
5 Set up the sensor with the display and adjustment module............................................. 13
5.1 Insert display and adjustment module............................................................................ 13
5.2 Parameter adjustment .................................................................................................... 13
5.3 Menu overview ............................................................................................................... 16
6 Supplement ............................................................................................................................ 18
6.1 Technical data ................................................................................................................ 18
Information:
This quick setup guide enables quick setup and commissioning of
your instrument.
Youcanndsupplementaryinformationinthecorresponding,more
detailed Operating Instructions Manual as well as the Safety Manual
thatcomeswithinstrumentswithSILqualication.Thesemanualsare
available in the download area of "www.vega.com".
Operating instructions VEGAPULS 61 - Modbus and Level-
master protocol - Approval according to LPR radio standard;
Document-ID 41717
Editing status of the quick setup guide: 2018-07-05

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1 For your safety
VEGAPULS 61 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol
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1 For your safety
1.1 Authorised personnel
All operations described in this documentation must be carried out
only by trained specialist personnel authorised by the plant operator.
During work on and with the device the required personal protective
equipment must always be worn.
1.2 Appropriate use
VEGAPULS 61 is a sensor for continuous level measurement.
Youcannd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specicationsintheoperatinginstructions
manual as well as possible supplementary instructions.
1.3 Warning about incorrect use
Inappropriate or incorrect use of this product can give rise to applica-
tion-specichazards,e.g.vesseloverllthroughincorrectmounting
or adjustment. Damage to property and persons or environmental
contamination can result. Also, the protective characteristics of the
instrument can be impaired.
1.4 General safety instructions
This is a state-of-the-art instrument complying with all prevailing
regulations and directives.The instrument must only be operated in a
technicallyawlessandreliablecondition.Theoperatorisresponsi-
ble for the trouble-free operation of the instrument. When measuring
aggressive or corrosive media that can cause a dangerous situation
if the instrument malfunctions, the operator has to implement suitable
measures to make sure the instrument is functioning properly.
During the entire duration of use, the user is obliged to determine the
compliance of the necessary occupational safety measures with the
current valid rules and regulations and also take note of new regula-
tions.
The safety instructions in this operating instructions manual, the na-
tional installation standards as well as the valid safety regulations and
accident prevention rules must be observed by the user.
For safety and warranty reasons, any invasive work on the device
beyond that described in the operating instructions manual may be
carried out only by personnel authorised by the manufacturer. Arbi-
traryconversionsormodicationsareexplicitlyforbidden.Forsafety
reasons,onlytheaccessoryspeciedbythemanufacturermustbe
used.
To avoid any danger, the safety approval markings and safety tips on
the device must also be observed and their meaning read in this oper-
ating instructions manual.

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1 For your safety
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Depending on the instrument version, the emitting frequencies are in
the C, K or W band range. The low emission power is far below the
internationally approved limit values. When used correctly, the device
poses no danger to health.
1.5 EU conformity
ThedevicefullsthelegalrequirementsoftheapplicableEUdirec-
tives.ByaxingtheCEmarking,weconrmtheconformityofthe
instrument with these directives.
YoucanndtheEUconformitydeclarationonourwebsiteunder
www.vega.com/downloads.
Electromagnetic compatibility
Instrumentsinfour-wireorEx-d-iaversionaredesignedforuseinan
industrial environment. Nevertheless, electromagnetic interference
from electrical conductors and radiated emissions must be taken into
account, as is usual with class A instruments according to EN 61326-
1.Iftheinstrumentisusedinadierentenvironment,theelectromag-
netic compatibility to other instruments must be ensured by suitable
measures.
1.6 NAMUR recommendations
NAMUR is the automation technology user association in the process
industry in Germany. The published NAMUR recommendations are
acceptedasthestandardineldinstrumentation.
ThedevicefullstherequirementsofthefollowingNAMURrecom-
mendations:
• NE 21 – Electromagnetic compatibility of equipment
• NE53–Compatibilityofelddevicesanddisplay/adjustment
components
• NE107-Self-monitoringanddiagnosisofelddevices
For further information see www.namur.de.
1.7 Radio license for Europe
The instrument was tested according to the latest issue of the follow-
ingharmonizedstandards:
• EN 302372 - Tank Level Probing Radar
• EN 302729 - Level Probing Radar
It is hence approved for use inside and outside closed vessels in
countries of the EU.
Use is also approved in EFTA countries, provided the respective
standards have been implemented.
Foroperationinsideofclosedvessels,pointsatofinannexEof
EN302372mustbefullled.
For operation outside of closed vessels, the following conditions must
befullled:
• Theinstallationmustbecarriedoutbytrainedqualiedpersonnel

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1 For your safety
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• The instrument must be stationary mounted and the antenna
directed vertically downward
• The mounting location must be at least 4 km away from radio
astronomy stations, unless special permission was granted by the
responsible national approval authority
• When installed within 4 to 40 km of a radio astronomy station,
the instrument must not be mounted higher than 15 m above the
ground.
Youcanndalistoftherespectiveradioastronomystationsinchap-
ter "Supplement".
1.8 Environmental instructions
Protection of the environment is one of our most important duties.
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certiedaccording
to DIN EN ISO 14001.
Pleasehelpusfullthisobligationbyobservingtheenvironmental
instructions in this manual:
• Chapter "Packaging, transport and storage"
• Chapter "Disposal"

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2 Product description
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2 Product description
2.1 Conguration
Thetypelabelcontainsthemostimportantdataforidenticationand
use of the instrument:
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1
15
13
14
12
11
5
3
6
4
7
8
10
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Fig. 1: Layout of the type label (example)
1 Instrument type
2 Product code
3 Approvals
4 Power supply and signal output, electronics
5 Protection rating
6 Measuring range (measurement reliability optional)
7 Process and ambient temperature, process pressure
8 Material wetted parts
9 Hardware and software version
10 Order number
11 Serial number of the instrument
12 Data matrix code for VEGA Tools app
13 Symbol of the device protection class
14 ID numbers, instrument documentation
15 Reminder to observe the instrument documentation
The type label contains the serial number of the instrument. With it
youcanndthefollowinginstrumentdataonourhomepage:
• Product code (HTML)
• Delivery date (HTML)
• Order-specicinstrumentfeatures(HTML)
• Operating instructions and quick setup guide at the time of ship-
ment (PDF)
• Order-specicsensordataforanelectronicsexchange(XML)
• Testcerticate(PDF)-optional
Go to "www.vega.com", "Instrument search (serial number)". Enter
the serial number.
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DataMatrixcodeonthetypelabeloftheinstrumentor
• Enter the serial number manually in the app
Type label
Serial number - Instru-
ment search

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3 Mounting
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3 Mounting
3.1 Collaroradapterange
Formountingtheinstrumentonasocket,acombicompressionange
forDN80(ASME3"orJIS80)isalsoavailableforretrotting.Option-
ally,theinstrumentcanbealsoequippedwithanadapterangefrom
DN 100 (ASME 4" or JIS 100).
With the housing versions plastic, aluminium single chamber and
stainlesssteel,thecollarangecanbeplaceddirectlyoverthehous-
ing. With the aluminium double chamber housing, retroactive mount-
inginthiswayisnotpossible-themountingtypemustbespecied
with the order.
Youcannddrawingsofthesemountingoptionsinchapter"Dimen-
sions".
Fig. 2: Flange mounting of the radar sensor
3.2 Mounting preparations, mounting strap
The mounting strap enables simple mounting on the vessel wall or
silo top. It is suitable for wall, ceiling or boom mounting. Especially in
openvesselsthisisaveryeasyandeectivewaytoalignthesensor
to the bulk solid surface.
The strap is supplied unassembled and must be screwed to the
sensorbeforesetupwiththreehexagonsocketscrewsM5x10and
springwashers.Max.torque,seechapter"Technical data". Required
tools:Allenwrenchsize4.
There are two ways to screw the strap onto the sensor. Depending
on the selected version, the sensors can be swivelled in the strap as
follows:
• Single chamber housing

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3 Mounting
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– Angleofinclination180°,innitelyvariable
– Angle of inclination in three steps 0°, 90° and 180°
• Double chamber housing
– Angleofinclination90°,innitelyvariable
– Angle of inclination in two steps 0° and 90°
Fig. 3: Adjustment of the angle of inclination
Fig. 4:Turning by fastening in the centre
3.3 Mounting instructions
1. Distance from the vessel wall > 200 mm, the antenna should
protrude > 10 mm into the vessel
> 200 mm
(7.87
")
ca. 10 mm
Fig. 5: Distance of the antenna to the vessel wall/vessel ceiling
Mounting

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3 Mounting
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2. Note min. socket diameter depending on the socket length
For further information see chapter "Mounting".

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4 Connecting to power supply and bus system
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4 Connecting to power supply and bus
system
4.1 Connecting
The voltage supply and signal output are connected via the spring-
loaded terminals in the housing.
Connection to the display and adjustment module or to the interface
adapter is carried out via contact pins in the housing.
Information:
The terminal block is pluggable and can be removed from the
electronics.To do this, lift the terminal block with a small screwdriver
and pull it out. When reinserting the terminal block, you should hear it
snap in.
Proceed as follows:
1. Unscrew the housing lid
2. Loosen compression nut of the cable gland and remove blind
plug
3. Removeapprox.10cm(4in)ofthecablemantle(signaloutput),
stripapprox.1cm(0.4in)insulationfromtheendsoftheindi-
vidual wires
4. Insert the cable into the sensor through the cable entry
Fig. 6: Connection steps 5 and 6
5. Insert the wire ends into the terminals according to the wiring plan
Information:
Solidcoresaswellasexiblecoreswithwireendsleevesareinsert-
eddirectlyintotheterminalopenings.Incaseofexiblecoreswithout
end sleeves, press the terminal from above with a small screwdriver,
the terminal opening is then free.When the screwdriver is released,
the terminal closes again.
Connection technology
Connection procedure

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6. Check the hold of the wires in the terminals by lightly pulling on
them
7. Connect the cable screening to the internal ground terminal, con-
nect the outer ground terminal to potential equalisation in case of
power supply via low voltage
8. Connect the lead cable for power supply in the same way accord-
ing to the wiring plan, in addition connect the ground conductor to
the inner ground terminal when powered with mains voltage.
9. Tighten the compression nut of the cable glands.The seal ring
must completely encircle the cables
10. Screw the housing lid back on
Theelectricalconnectionisnished.
Information:
The terminal blocks are pluggable and can be removed from the
housing insert. To do this, lift the terminal block with a small screwdriv-
er and pull it out. When inserting the terminal block again, you should
hear it snap in.
4.2 Wiring plan
2
1
Fig. 7: Position of connection compartment (Modbus electronics) and electron-
ics compartment (sensor electronics)
1 Connection compartment
2 Electronics compartment
5678
4...20mA
2
12
+
( ) (-)
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Fig. 8: Electronics compartment - double chamber housing
1 Internal connection to the connection compartment
2 For display and adjustment module or interface adapter
Overview
Electronics compartment

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4 Connecting to power supply and bus system
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+
+
power supply
MODBUS
D0
D1
IS GND
USB
1
2
4 3
1345
2off on
( )
(
)
(-)
(-)
Fig. 9: Connection compartment
1 USB interface
2 Slideswitchforintegratedterminationresistor(120Ω)
3 Modbus signal
4 Voltage supply
Terminal Function Polarity
1 Voltage supply +
2 Voltage supply -
3 Modbus signal D0 +
4 Modbus signal D1 -
5 Function ground when installing ac-
cording to CSA (Canadian Standards
Association)
Connection compartment

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5 Set up the sensor with the display and adjustment module
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5 Set up the sensor with the display and
adjustment module
5.1 Insert display and adjustment module
The display and adjustment module can be inserted into the sensor
andremovedagainatanytime.Youcanchooseanyoneoffourdier-
ent positions - each displaced by 90°. It is not necessary to interrupt
the power supply.
Proceed as follows:
1. Unscrew the housing lid
2. Place the display and adjustment module on the electronics in the
desired position and turn it to the right until it snaps in.
3. Screw housing lid with inspection window tightly back on
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. 10: Insertion of the display and adjustment module
Note:
Ifyouintendtoretrottheinstrumentwithadisplayandadjustment
module for continuous measured value indication, a higher lid with an
inspection glass is required.
5.2 Parameter adjustment
1. Go to the menu "Setup" via the display and adjustment module.
2. In the menu item "Medium"you select the medium of your applica-
tion,forexample"Aqueous solution".
Set parameters

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3. Select in the menu item "Application" the vessel, the application
andthevesselform,forexample,storagetank.
4. Carry out the adjustment in the menu items "Min. adjustment" and
"Max. adjustment".
The radar sensor measures the distance from the sensor to the
product surface. For indication of the real level, an allocation of the
measured distance to the percentage height must be carried out.
100%
0%
0,5 m
(19.68
")
5 m
(196.9
")
2
1
3
Fig. 11: Parameterisation example, Min./max. adjustment
1 Min. level = max. measuring distance
2 Max. level = min. measuring distance
For this adjustment, the distance is entered when the vessel is full
and nearly empty. If these values are not known, an adjustment with
otherdistances,forexample,10%and90%isalsopossible.Starting
pointforthesedistancespecicationsisalwaysthesealsurfaceof
thethreadorange.
The function "Echo curve memory" makes it possible to save the
echo curve at the time of setup.This is generally recommended, and
Parameterization example
Diagnostics - Echo curve
memory

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it is absolutely necessary if you want to use the Asset Management
functions. If possible, the curve should be saved with a low level in the
vessel.
With the adjustment software PACTware and a PC, a high resolution
echocurvecanbedisplayedandusedtorecognizesignalchanges
during operation. In addition, the echo curve of setup can be dis-
played in the echo curve window and compared with the current echo
curve.
Thefollowingcircumstancescauseinterferingreectionsandcan
inuencethemeasurement:
• High mounting sockets
• Vessel internals such as struts
• Agitators
• Buildup or welded joints on vessel walls
Note:
A false signal suppression detects, marks and saves these false
signals to ensure that they are ignored in the level measurement.
This should be done with the lowest possible level so that all potential
interferingreectionscanbedetected.
Proceed as follows:
1. Select with [->] the menu item "False signal suppression" and
conrmwith[OK].
2. Conrm3-timeswith[OK] and enter the actual distance from the
sensor to the product surface.
3. All interfering signals in this range are detected by the sensor and
storedafterbeingconrmedwith[OK].
Note:
Check the distance to the product surface, because if an incorrect
(toolarge)valueisentered,theexistinglevelwillbesavedasafalse
signal.The level would then no longer be detectable in this area.
Additional settings - False
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If a false signal suppression has already been saved in the sensor,
the following menu window appears when selecting "False signal
suppression":
Delete: An already created false signal suppression will be com-
pletely deleted. This is useful if the saved false signal suppression no
longer matches the metrological conditions in the vessel.
Extend:isusedtoextendanalreadycreatedfalsesignalsuppres-
sion.This is useful if a false signal suppression was carried out with
too high a level and not all false signals could be detected.When
selecting "Extend", the distance to the product surface of the created
false signal suppression is displayed.This value can now be changed
andthefalsesignalsuppressioncanbeextendedtothisrange.
5.3 Menu overview
Menu item Parameter Default setting
Measurement
loop name
Sensor
Medium Liquid
Water based
Application Storage tank
Vessel form Vessel top Dished form
Vessel bottom Dished form
Vessel height/
Measuring range
35 m
Max. adjustment 0,000 m(d)
100.00%
Min. adjustment 35 m
0.00%
Damping Integration time 0.0 s
Current output
mode
Output character-
istics
4 … 20 mA
Failure mode ≤3.6mA
Current output -
Min./Max.
Min. current 3.8 mA
Max.current 20.5 mA
Lock adjustment Released
Menu item Default setting
Language Order-specic
Setup
Display

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Menu item Default setting
Displayed value Fillingheightin%
Backlight Switched on
Menu item Parameter Default setting
Sensor status -
Peak value Distance -
Electronics tem-
perature
Temperature -
Measurement re-
liability
-
Simulation Percent
Curve indication Echo curve -
False signal sup-
pression
-
Echo curve
memory
-
Menu item Default setting
Instrument units Distance in m
Temperature in °C
False signal suppres-
sion
-
Linearization Linear
PIN -
Date/Time Actual date/Actual time
Reset -
HART mode Address 0
Copy instrument set-
tings
-
Menu item Parameter
Device name VEGAPULS 6.
Instrument version Hardware and software version
Date of manufacture Date
Instrument features Order-speciccharacteristics
Diagnostics
Additional adjustments
Info

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6 Supplement
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6 Supplement
6.1 Technical data
Note for approved instruments
The technical data in the respective safety instructions are valid for approved instruments (e.g. with
Exapproval).Thesedatacandierfromthedatalistedherein-forexampleregardingtheprocess
conditions or the voltage supply.
Electromechanical data - version IP 66/IP 67
Cable gland M20x1.5or½NPT
Wire cross-section (spring-loaded terminals)
ƲMassive wire, stranded wire 0.2 … 2.5 mm² (AWG 24 … 14)
ƲStranded wire with end sleeve 0.2 … 1.5 mm² (AWG 24 … 16)
Voltage supply
Operating voltage 8 … 30 V DC
Power consumption < 500 mW
Reverse voltage protection Integrated

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Notes
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