Vega VEGAPULS 61 User manual

Quick setup guide
Radar sensor for continuous level
measurement of liquids
VEGAPULS 61
Probus PA
Document ID: 51870

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Contents
VEGAPULS 61 • Probus PA
51870-EN-180222
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 Safety label on the instrument .......................................................................................... 4
1.6 EU conformity................................................................................................................... 4
1.7 Fulllment of NAMUR recommendations ......................................................................... 4
1.8 Radio license for Europe .................................................................................................. 4
1.9 FCC/IC conformity (only for USA/Canada) ....................................................................... 4
1.10 Environmental instructions ............................................................................................... 5
2 Product description................................................................................................................. 6
2.1 Conguration.................................................................................................................... 6
3 Mounting................................................................................................................................... 7
3.1 Mounting preparations, mounting strap............................................................................ 7
3.2 Mounting instructions ....................................................................................................... 7
4 Connecting to power supply................................................................................................... 8
4.1 Connection procedure...................................................................................................... 8
4.2 Wiring plan, single chamber housing................................................................................ 9
4.3 Wiring plan, double chamber housing .............................................................................. 9
5 Set up with the display and adjustment module PLICSCOM ............................................ 10
5.1 Insert display and adjustment module............................................................................ 10
5.2 Setup steps .................................................................................................................... 11
5.3 Menu schematic............................................................................................................. 13
6 Supplement ............................................................................................................................ 15
6.1 Technical data ................................................................................................................ 15
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 - Probus PA: Document-
ID 28444
Editing status of the quick setup guide: 2018-02-16

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1 For your safety
VEGAPULS 61 • Probus PA
51870-EN-180222
1 For your safety
1.1 Authorised personnel
All operations described in this operating instructions manual 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.
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.
1.3 Warning about incorrect use
Inappropriate or incorrect use of the instrument can give rise to
application-specic hazards, e.g. vessel overll or damage to system
components through incorrect mounting or adjustment.Thus dam-
age to property, to persons or environmental contamination can be
caused. Also the protective characteristics of the instrument can be
inuenced.
1.4 General safety instructions
This is a high-tech instrument requiring the strict observance of stand-
ard regulations and guidelines.The user must take note of the safety
instructions in this operating instructions manual, the country-specic
installation standards as well as all prevailing safety regulations and
accident prevention rules. For safety reasons, only the accessory
specied by the manufacturer must be used.
Depending on the model, the emitting frequencies of all radar sensors
are either in the C or K band range. The low transmitting power lies far
below the internationally permitted limit values. When the instrument
is used correctly, it presents no danger to human health. It may be
operated without restriction outside of closed metallic vessels.
The instrument must only be operated in a technically awless and
reliable condition. The operator is responsible for the trouble-free
operation of the instrument.When measuring aggressive or corrosive
media that can cause a dangerous situation if the instrument malfunc-
tions, the operator has to implement suitable measures to make sure
the instrument is functioning properly.

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1 For your safety
VEGAPULS 61 • Probus PA
51870-EN-180222
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.
To avoid any danger, the safety approval markings and safety tips on
the device must also be observed and their meaning looked up in this
operating instructions manual.
1.5 Safety label on the instrument
The safety approval markings and safety tips on the device must be
observed.
1.6 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.
1.7 Fulllment of 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 43 – Signal level for fault information from measuring transduc-
ers
• NE 53 – Compatibility of eld devices and display/adjustment
components
For further information see www.namur.de.
1.8 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
It is hence approved for use inside 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.
1.9 FCC/IC conformity (only for USA/Canada)
VEGAPULS sensors with all antenna versions are FCC/IC approved.

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1 For your safety
VEGAPULS 61 • Probus PA
51870-EN-180222
Modications not expressly approved by VEGA will lead to expiry of
the operating licence according to FCC/IC.
VEGAPULS 61 is in conformity with part 15 of the FCC directives and
fullls the RSS-210 regulations. Note the corresponding regulations
for operation:
• This device may not cause interference, and
• The device must be resistant to interference signals, including
such that may cause undesired operating states of the device
According to chapter "Dimensions" of this operating instructions
manual, the instrument is designed for operation with an antenna with
a max. amplication of 33 dB. The instrument must not be operated
with antennas not listed therein or those having an amplication of
more than 33 dB. The required antenna impedance is 50 Ω.
1.10 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
VEGAPULS 61 • Probus PA
51870-EN-180222
2 Product description
2.1 Conguration
The type label contains the most important data for identication and
use of the instrument:
• Instrument type
• Article and serial number device
• Article number, documentation
• Technical data: Approvals, process seal/process temperature,
signal output, voltage supply, protection, protection class
• Data matrix code for VEGA Tools app
• SIL identication (with SIL rating ex works)
With the serial number, you can access the delivery data of the instru-
ment via www.vega.com, "VEGA Tools" and "Instrument search". You
can nd the serial number on the inside of the instrument as well as
on the type label on the outside.
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
This operating instructions manual applies to the following instrument
versions:
• Hardware version ≤ 1.1.0
• Software version ≤ 3.90
Type label
Serial number
Scope of this operating
instructions manual

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3 Mounting
VEGAPULS 61 • Probus PA
51870-EN-180222
3 Mounting
3.1 Mounting preparations, mounting strap
The optionally available mounting strap is used to fasten the radar
sensor over open vessels or umes. It is suitable for mounting on
walls, ceilings or brackets. The strap is supplied unassembled and
must be screwed to the sensor with the three hexagon socket screws
M5 x 10 and spring washers before setup. Max. torque see chapter
"Technical data". Necessary tools: Allen wrench size 4.
Screwing on is possible in two ways. Depending on the selected ver-
sion, the sensors can be swivelled in the strap as follows:
• Single chamber housing
– 180° innitely variable
– in three steps 0°, 90° and 180°
• Double chamber housing
– 90° innitely variable
– in two steps 0° and 90°
3.2 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. 1: Distance of the antenna to the vessel wall/vessel ceiling
2. Note min. socket diameter depending on the socket length
For further information see chapter "Mounting".
Mounting

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4 Connecting to power supply
VEGAPULS 61 • Probus PA
51870-EN-180222
4 Connecting to power supply
4.1 Connection procedure
Proceed as follows:
1. Unscrew the housing lid
2. If a display and adjustment module is installed, remove it by turn-
ing it to the left
3. Loosen compression nut of the cable gland and remove blind
plug
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
6. Lift the opening levers of the terminals with a screwdriver (see
following illustration)
7. Insert the wire ends into the open terminals according to the wir-
ing plan
Fig. 2: Connection steps 6 and 7
8. Press down the opening levers of the terminals, you will hear the
terminal spring closing
9. Check the hold of the wires in the terminals by lightly pulling on
them
10. Connect the screen to the internal ground terminal, connect the
external ground terminal to potential equalisation
11. Tighten the compression nut of the cable entry gland. The seal
ring must completely encircle the cable
12. Screw the housing lid back on
The electrical connection is nished.

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4 Connecting to power supply
VEGAPULS 61 • Probus PA
51870-EN-180222
4.2 Wiring plan, single chamber housing
The following illustrations apply to the non-Ex as well as to the Ex-ia
version.
I2C
Display
1
12 5678
Fig. 3: Wiring plan - single chamber housing
1 Voltage supply, signal output
4.3 Wiring plan, double chamber housing
The following illustrations apply to the non-Ex as well as to the Ex-ia
version.
I2C
1
12
Fig. 4: Wiring plan - double chamber housing
1 Voltage supply, signal output
Wiring plan
Wiring plan

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5 Set up with the display and adjustment module PLICSCOM
VEGAPULS 61 • Probus PA
51870-EN-180222
5 Set up with the display and adjustment
module PLICSCOM
5.1 Insert display and adjustment module
The display and adjustment module can be inserted into the sensor
and removed again at any time. It is not necessary to interrupt the
power supply.
Proceed as follows:
1. Unscrew the housing lid
2. Place the display and adjustment module in the desired position
on the electronics (you can choose any one of four dierent posi-
tions - each displaced by 90°)
3. Press the display and adjustment module onto the electronics
and turn it to the right until it snaps in
4. 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. 5: Insert 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.
Mount/dismount display
and adjustment module

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5 Set up with the display and adjustment module PLICSCOM
VEGAPULS 61 • Probus PA
51870-EN-180222
5.2 Setup steps
1. Go to the menu "Basic adjustment" via the display and adjust-
ment module.
▶Basic adjustment
Display
Diagnostics
Service
Info
2. Carry out the adjustment in the menu items "Min. adjustment" and
"Max. adjustment".
Max. adjustment
100.00 %
=
1.000 m(d)
2.000 m(d)
Min. adjustment
0.00 %
=
5.000 m(d)
4.000 m(d)
3. Select in the menu item "Medium" the medium of your applica-
tion, for example "Aqueous solution".
Medium
Liquid
4. Select in the menu item "Application" the vessel, the application
and the vessel form, for example, "Storage tank".
Vessel form
Storage tank
The radar sensor measures the distance from the sensor to the prod-
uct surface. For indication of the real lling height, an allocation of the
measured distance to the percentage height must be carried out.
The actual level is then calculated on the basis of these entered
values. At the same time, the operating range of the sensor is limited
from maximum range to the requested range.
Set parameters
Parameterization example

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VEGAPULS 61 • Probus PA
51870-EN-180222
100%
0%
0,5 m
(19.68
")
5 m
(196.9
")
2
1
3
Fig. 6: Parameterisation example, Min./max. adjustment
1 Min. level = max. measuring distance
2 Max. level = min. measuring distance
3 Reference plane
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 actual product level during this adjustment is not important,
because the min./max. adjustment is always carried out without
changing the product level. These settings can be made ahead of
time without the instrument having to be installed.
High sockets or vessel installations, such as e. g. struts or agitators as
well as buildup and weld joints on the vessel walls, cause interfering
reections which can impair the measurement. A false echo storage
detects and marks these false echoes, so that they are no longer
taken into account for the level measurement. A false echo memory
should be created with low level so that all potential interfering reec-
tions can be detected.
False signal suppression
Change now?
Proceed as follows:
1. Move from the measured value display to the main menu by
pushing [OK].
2. Select the menu item "Service" with [->] and conrm with [OK].
Now the menu item "False signal suppression" is displayed.
Service - False signal
suppression

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VEGAPULS 61 • Probus PA
51870-EN-180222
3. Conrm "False signal suppression - Change now" with [OK] and
select in the below menu "Create new". Enter the actual distance
from the sensor to the product surface. All false signals in this
area are detected by the sensor and saved after conrming 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.
5.3 Menu schematic
Information:
Depending on the version and application, the highlighted menu
windows may not always be available.
Basic adjustment
▶Basic adjustment 1
Display
Diagnostics
Service
Info
Sensor address 1.1
126
Min. adjustment 1.2
0.00 %
=
10.000 m(d)
8.000 m(d)
Max. adjustment 1.3
100.00 %
=
1.000 m(d)
2.000 m(d)
Medium 1.3
not known ▼
Vessel form 1.4
not known ▼
Linearisation curve 1.6
Linear
Channel 1.7
PV lin. value
Damping 1.8
0 s
Sensor-TAG 1.9
Sensor
Display
Basic adjustment 2
▶Display
Diagnostics
Service
Info
Displayed value 2.1
PA-Out
Backlight 2.4
Switched o ▼

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51870-EN-180222
Diagnostics
Basic adjustment 3
Display
▶Diagnostics
Service
Info
Peak value indicator 3.1
Distance min.: 0.234 m(d)
Distance max.: 5.385 m(d)
Measurement reliability 3.2
15 dB
Sensor status
OK
Curve selection 3.3
Echo curve ▼
Echo curve 3.4
Presentation of the echo
curve
Service
Basic adjustment 4
Display
Diagnostics
▶Service
Info
False signal suppression 4.1
Change now?
Extended setting 4.2
None ▼
Quick level change ▼
Additional PA value 4.3
Secondary Value 1
Out-Scale-Unit 4.4
Volume
hl
PV-Out-Scale 4.5
0 % = 0.0 m³
100 % = 100 m³
Simulation 4.4
Start simulation ▼
Reset 4.7
Select reset?
Unit of measurement 4.7
m(d) ▼
Language 4.8
Deutsch ▼
Copy sensor data
Copy sensor data?
PIN
Enable?
Info
Basic adjustment 5
Display
Diagnostics
Service
▶Info
Instrument type 5.1
Serial number
Date of manufacture 5.2
Software version
Last change using PC 5.3 Sensor characteristics 5.4
Display now?

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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 and IP 66/IP 68; 0.2 bar
Cable entry/plug1)
Ʋ Single chamber housing – 1 x cable gland M20 x 1.5 (cable: ø 5 … 9 mm), 1 x
blind plug M20 x 1.5
or:
– 1 x closing cap M20 x 1.5; 1 x blind plug M20 x 1.5
or:
– 1 x closing cap ½ NPT, 1 x blind plug ½ NPT
or:
– 1␣x plug (depending on the version), 1␣x blind stopper
M20␣x␣1.5
Ʋ Double chamber housing – 1 x cable entry M20 x 1.5 (cable: ø 5 … 9 mm), 1 x
blind plug M20 x 1.5; 1 x blind plug M16 x 1.5 or
optionally available with 1 x plug M12 x 1 for external
display and adjustment unit
or:
– 1 x closing cap ½ NPT, 1 x blind plug ½ NPT, 1 x blind
plug M16 x 1.5 or optionally 1 x plug M12 x 1 for exter-
nal display and adjustment unit
or:
– 1 x plug (depending on the version), 1 x blind plug
M20 x 1.5; 1 x blind plug M16 x 1.5 or optionally avail-
able with 1 x plug M12 x 1 for external display and
adjustment unit
Spring-loaded terminals for wire cross-
section
< 2.5 mm² (AWG 14)
Voltage supply
Operating voltage
Ʋ Non-Ex instrument 9 … 32 V DC
Ʋ Ex ia instrument 9 … 24 V DC
Ʋ Ex-d-ia instrument 16 … 32 V DC
Operating voltage with illuminated display and adjustment module
Ʋ Non-Ex instrument 12 … 32 V DC
Ʋ Ex ia instrument 12 … 24 V DC
Ʋ Ex-d-ia instrument Lighting not possible
Power supply by DP/PA segment coupler
1) Depending on the version M12 x 1, according to DIN 43650, Harting, 7/8" FF.

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Max. number of sensors non-Ex/Ex 32/10

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Printing date:
VEGA Grieshaber KG
Am Hohenstein 113
77761 Schiltach
Germany
51870-EN-180222
All statements concerning scope of delivery, application, practical use and operat-
ing conditions of the sensors and processing systems correspond to the information
available at the time of printing.
Subject to change without prior notice
© VEGA Grieshaber KG, Schiltach/Germany 2018
Phone [phone]
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