Vega VEGAPULS 63 User manual

Operating Instructions
VEGAPULS 63
Probus PA
Document ID: 28446

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Contents
VEGAPULS 63 • Probus PA
28446-EN-150630
Contents
1 About this document
1.1 Function ........................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Target group ..................................................................................................................... 4
1.3 Symbols used................................................................................................................... 4
2 For your safety
2.1 Authorised personnel ....................................................................................................... 5
2.2 Appropriate use................................................................................................................ 5
2.3 Warning about incorrect use............................................................................................. 5
2.4 General safety instructions............................................................................................... 5
2.5 Safety label on the instrument .......................................................................................... 5
2.6 CE conformity................................................................................................................... 6
2.7 Fulllment of NAMUR recommendations ......................................................................... 6
2.8 FCC/IC conformity (only for USA/Canada) ....................................................................... 6
2.9 Environmental instructions ............................................................................................... 6
3 Product description
3.1 Conguration.................................................................................................................... 7
3.2 Principle of operation........................................................................................................ 8
3.3 Packaging, transport and storage..................................................................................... 9
3.4 Accessories and replacement parts ............................................................................... 10
4 Mounting
4.1 General instructions ....................................................................................................... 11
4.2 Mounting instructions ..................................................................................................... 12
5 Connecting to power supply
5.1 Preparing the connection ............................................................................................... 19
5.2 Connection procedure.................................................................................................... 20
5.3 Wiring plan, single chamber housing.............................................................................. 21
5.4 Wiring plan, double chamber housing ............................................................................ 22
5.5 Wiring plan, double chamber housing Ex d .................................................................... 24
5.6 Wiring plan - version IP 66/IP 68, 1 bar........................................................................... 26
5.7 Switch-on phase............................................................................................................. 27
6 Set up with the display and adjustment module PLICSCOM
6.1 Short description ............................................................................................................ 28
6.2 Insert display and adjustment module............................................................................ 28
6.3 Adjustment system......................................................................................................... 29
6.4 Setup steps .................................................................................................................... 30
6.5 Menu schematic............................................................................................................. 42
6.10 Saving the parameter adjustment data........................................................................... 44
7 Set up with PACTware and other adjustment programs
7.1 Connect the PC.............................................................................................................. 45
7.2 Parameter adjustment with PACTware............................................................................ 46
7.3 Parameter adjustment with PDM.................................................................................... 47
7.4 Saving the parameter adjustment data........................................................................... 47
8 Maintenanceandfaultrectication
8.1 Maintenance .................................................................................................................. 48
8.2 Rectify faults................................................................................................................... 48

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8.3 Exchanging the electronics module................................................................................ 49
8.4 Software update ............................................................................................................. 50
8.5 How to proceed if a repair is necessary.......................................................................... 50
9 Dismount
9.1 Dismounting steps.......................................................................................................... 52
9.2 Disposal ......................................................................................................................... 52
10 Supplement
10.1 Technical data ................................................................................................................ 53
10.2 Probus PA..................................................................................................................... 59
10.3 Dimensions .................................................................................................................... 62
Safety instructions for Ex areas
Take note of the Ex specic safety instructions for Ex applications.
These instructions are attached as documents to each instrument
with Ex approval and are part of the operating instructions manual.
Editing status: 2015-06-26

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1 About this document
VEGAPULS 63 • Probus PA
28446-EN-150630
1 About this document
1.1 Function
This operating instructions manual provides all the information you
need for mounting, connection and setup as well as important instruc-
tions for maintenance and fault rectication. Please read this informa-
tion before putting the instrument into operation and keep this manual
accessible in the immediate vicinity of the device.
1.2 Target group
This operating instructions manual is directed to trained specialist
personnel. The contents of this manual should be made available to
these personnel and put into practice by them.
1.3 Symbols used
Information, tip, note
This symbol indicates helpful additional information.
Caution: If this warning is ignored, faults or malfunctions can result.
Warning: If this warning is ignored, injury to persons and/or serious
damage to the instrument can result.
Danger: If this warning is ignored, serious injury to persons and/or
destruction of the instrument can result.
Ex applications
This symbol indicates special instructions for Ex applications.
SIL applications
This symbol indicates instructions for functional safety which must be
taken into account particularly for safety-relevant applications.
• List
The dot set in front indicates a list with no implied sequence.
→ Action
This arrow indicates a single action.
1 Sequence of actions
Numbers set in front indicate successive steps in a procedure.
Battery disposal
This symbol indicates special information about the disposal of bat-
teries and accumulators.

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2 For your safety
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2 For your safety
2.1 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.
2.2 Appropriate use
VEGAPULS 63 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.
2.3 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.
2.4 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.
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 trouble-free opera-
tion of the instrument.
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.
2.5 Safety label on the instrument
The safety approval markings and safety tips on the device must be
observed.