Vega VEGAPULS 65 User manual

Operating Instructions
VEGAPULS 65
Profibus PA

Contents
1About this document
1.1Function ............................. 5
1.2Target group .......................... 5
1.3Symbolism used ....................... 5
2For your safety
2.1Authorised personnel .................... 6
2.2Appropriate use........................ 6
2.3Warning about misuse ................... 6
2.4CE conformity ......................... 6
2.5Fulfilling NAMUR recommendations ......... 7
2.6FCC and IC conformity (only for USA/Canada). 7
2.7Safety instructions for Ex areas ............ 8
2.8Manufacturer declaration ................. 8
2.9Functional range of approved instruments ..... 9
2.10 Environmental instructions ................ 9
3Product description
3.1Configuration.......................... 11
3.2Principle of operation.................... 12
3.3Operation ............................ 13
3.4Storage and transport ................... 14
4Mounting
4.1General instructions..................... 15
4.2Mounting instructions.................... 16
5Connecting to voltage supply
5.1Preparing the connection ................. 21
5.2Connection steps Instrument housing ........ 22
5.3Wiring plan,single chamber housing......... 23
5.4Wiring plan,double chamber housing ........ 25
5.5Wiring plan,double chamber housing Exd..... 27
5.6Wiring plan,version IP 66/IP 68,1bar ....... 29
5.7Switch-on phase ....................... 29
6Setup with the indicating and adjustment module
PLICSCOM
6.1Short description ....................... 30
6.2Insert the indicating and adjustment module ... 30
6.3Adjustment system ..................... 32
6.4Setup procedure ....................... 33
6.5Menu schematic ....................... 40
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6.6Saving the parameter adjustment data ....... 42
7Setup with PACTware™and other adjustment
programs
7.1Connecting the PC ..................... 43
7.2Parameter adjustment with PACTware™...... 43
7.3Parameter adjustment with PDM............ 44
7.4Saving the parameter adjustment data ....... 44
8Maintenance and fault rectification
8.1Maintenance .......................... 45
8.2Remove interferences ................... 45
8.3Exchange of the electronics module ......... 47
8.4Instrument repair ....................... 48
9Dismounting
9.1Dismounting steps ...................... 49
9.2Disposal ............................. 49
10 Supplement
10.1Technical data......................... 50
10.2Profibus PA........................... 57
10.3Dimensions ........................... 62
10.4Industrial property rights.................. 65
10.5Trademark ........................... 65
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Supplementary operating instructions manuals
Information:
VEGAPULS 65 is available in many versions and is thus
supplied according to customer order.Depending on the
selected version,supplementary operating instructions man-
uals also come with the delivery.You will find the supple-
mentary operating instructions manuals in chapter "Product
description".
Operating instructions manuals for accessories and
replacement parts
Tip:
To ensure reliable setup and operation of your VEGAPULS 65,
we offer accessories and replacement parts.The associated
documents are:
lOperating instructions manual "External indicating and
adjustment unit VEGADIS 61"
lOperating instructions manual "Oscillator VEGAPULS
series 60"
lSupplementary instructions manual "Flanges according to
DIN-EN-ASME-JIS"
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1About this document
1.1Function
This operating instructions manual has all the information you
need for quick setup and safe operation.Please read this
manual before you start setup.
1.2Target group
This operating instructions manual is directed to trained,
qualified personnel.The contents of this manual should be
made available to these personnel and put into practice by
them.
1.3Symbolism 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.
lList
The dot set in front indicates a list with no implied sequence.
àAction
This arrow indicates a single action.
1Sequence
Numbers set in front indicate successive steps in a procedure.
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2For your safety
2.1Authorised personnel
All operations described in this operating instructions manual
must be carried out only by trained specialist personnel
authorised by the operator.For safety and warranty reasons,
any internal work on the instruments must be carried out only
by personnel authorised by the manufacturer.
2.2Appropriate use
VEGAPULS 65 is a sensor for continuous level measurement.
Detailed information on the application range of VEGAPULS
65 is available in chapter "Product description".
2.3Warning about misuse
Inappropriate or incorrect use of the instrument can give rise to
application-specific hazards,e.g.vessel overfill or damage to
system components through incorrect mounting or adjustment.
2.4General safety instructions
VEGAPULS 65 is a high-tech instrument requiring the strict
observance of standard regulations and guidelines.The
emitting frequencies of all radar sensors are in the Cor K-band
range (depending on the instrument version). The low trans-
mitting power is far below the internationally permitted limit
values,and when the instrument is used correctly,no health-
endangering effects are to be expected.There are no
restrictions on using the instrument on the outside of metallic,
closed vessels.The user must take note of the safety
instructions in this operating instructions manual,the country-
specific installation standards (e.g.the VDE regulations in
Germany)as well as all prevailing safety regulations and
accident prevention rules.
2.5CE conformity
VEGAPULS 65 is in CE conformity with EMVG (89/336/EWG),
R&TTE directive (1999/5/EC)and LVD (73/23/EWG).
Conformity has been judged according to the following
standards:
lEMC:EN 61326:2004
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-Emission:Class B
-Susceptibility:Industrial areas
lR&TTE directive:I-ETS 300-440 Expert opinion No.
0043052-01/SEE,Notified Body No.0499
lLVD:EN 61010-1:2002
2.6Fulfilling NAMUR recommendations
With regard to interference resistance and interference
emission,VEGAPULS 65 fulfils NAMUR recommendation
NE 21.
VEGAPULS 65 and its indicating and adjustment components
fulfill NAMUR recommendation NE 53 in respect to compat-
ibility.VEGA instruments are generally upward and downward
compatible:
lSensor software to DTM VEGAPULS 65 HART,PA or FF
lDTM VEGAPULS 65 for adjustment software PACTware™
lIndicating and adjustment module for sensor software
The parameter adjustment of the basic sensor functions is
independent of the software version.The range of available
functions depends on the respective software version of the
individual components.
The software version of VEGAPULS 65 can be determined as
follows:
lvia PACTware™
lon the type label of the electronics
lvia the indicating and adjustment module
You can view all software histories on our website www.vega.
com.Make use of this advantage and get registered for update
information via e-mail.
2.7FCC and IC conformity (only for USA/Canada)
VEGAPULS 65 is FCC and IC approved:
lFCC ID:O6QPULS6566
lIC:3892A-PS6566
Modifications not expressly approved by VEGA will lead to
expiry of the operating licence according to FCC.
VEGAPULS 65 is in conformity with part 15 of the FCC
regulations.Take note of the respective operating regulations:
lThe instrument must not cause any interfering emissions
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lThe instrument must be insensitive to interfering emis-
sions,also to such that may cause unwanted operating
conditions.
VEGAPULS 65 was tested and meets the limit values for a
digital instrument of class B,according to part 15 of the FCC
regulations.The limit values are for protection against
interfering emissions during operation in industrial environ-
ment.
The instrument can generate,use and emit high frequency
energy and can generate interfering emissions if not used as
described in the operator's manual.Because interfering
emissions have to be reckoned with when the instrument is
used in residential areas,the user must make sure necessary
countermeasures are implemented.
2.8Safety instructions for Ex areas
Please note the Ex-specific safety information for installation
and operation in Ex areas.These safety instructions are part of
the operating instructions manual and come with the Ex-
approved instruments.
2.9Manufacturer declaration
In conformity with DIN EN 60079-14/2004,para.5.2.3,point
c1,VEGAPULS 65 is suitable for use in zone 2.
The operator must use the instrument as it was intended to be
used and follow the specifications of the following documents:
lthis operating instructions manual
lthis manufacturer declaration (24627)
lthe applicable installation regulations
Max.increase of the surface temperature during operation:
15 K(individual components in the instrument)
With an ambient temperature of 70 °C(158 °F)on the housing
and a process temperature of 70 °C(158 °F), the max.ambient
temperature during operation is 85 °C(185 °F).
Measures to maintain explosion protection during operation:
lThe instrument must be connected and operated on a
Profibus DP/PA segment coupler or a VEGALOG 571 EP
card.
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lOperate the instrument in the range of the specified
electrical limit values.Permissible supply voltage:see
"Technical data"
lMount and operate the instrument in such a way that no
danger of ignition from electrostatic charges is to be
expected.The antenna,the process fitting or the housing
(as the case may be depending on instrument version)are
made of electrically non-conductive plastic.
lMake sure that the seal is mounted correctly between
lower part of the housing and cover.Screw the cover on
tightly.
lMake sure there is no explosive atmosphere present if you
intend to operate the instrument with opened cover
lMake sure that the cable gland is tight and strain-relieved.
The outer diameter of the connection cable must be
adapted to the cable gland.Tighten the pressure screw of
the cable gland carefully.
lCover unused openings for cable glands tightly
lMount the instrument in such a way that the sensor cannot
touch the vessel wall or vessel installations.Keep in mind
the influence of product movement in the vessel.
lThe surface temperature of the housing must not exceed
the ignition temperature of the surrounding explosive
atmosphere
This instrument was assessed by a person who fulfils the DIN
EN 60079-14 requirements.
2.10 Functional range of approved instruments
Instruments with national approvals such as according to FM
or CSA are partly supplied with a previous hardware or
software version.For approval-technical reasons,some
functions for these instruments will be only available at a later
date.
You will find corresponding instructions in the description of
the individual functions in this operating instructions manual.
2.11 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 protection.The environment man-
agement system is certified according to DIN EN ISO 14001.
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Please help us fulfil this obligation by observing the environ-
mental instructions in this manual:
lChapter "Storage and transport"
lChapter "Disposal"
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3Product description
3.1Configuration
The scope of delivery encompasses:
lVEGAPULS 65 radar sensor
lDocumentation
-this operating instructions manual
-Operating instructions manual "Indicating and adjust-
ment module PLICSCOM"(optional)
-Supplementary instructions manual "Heating for indi-
cating and adjustment module PLICSCOM"(optional)
-Supplementary instructions manual "Plug connector for
continuously measuring sensors"(optional)
-Ex-specific"Safety instructions"(with Ex-versions)
-if necessary,further certificates
VEGAPULS 65 consists of the following components:
lProcess fitting with antenna system
lHousing with electronics,optionally available with plug
connector,optionally available with connection cable
lHousing cover,optionally available with indicating and
adjustment module PLICSCOM
The components are available in different versions.
Scope of delivery
Components
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2
1
Fig.1:VEGAPULS 65 in threaded version with plastic housing
1Housing cover with integrated PLICSCOM (optional)
2Housing with electronics
3Process fitting with antenna system
3.2Principle of operation
VEGAPULS 65 is a radar sensor in C-band technology
(emitting frequency approx.6GHz)for continuous level
measurement.It is particularly suitable for vessels with small
process fitting that contain corrosive liquids under simple to
difficult process conditions.
The antenna of the radar sensor emits short radar pulses with
a duration of approx.1ns.These pulses are reflected by the
product and received by the antenna as echoes.The running
time of the radar pulses from emission to reception is
Area of application
Functional principle
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proportional to the distance and hence to the level.The
determined level is converted into an appropriate output signal
and outputted as measured value.
Power supply via the Profibus DP/PA segment coupler or
VEGALOG 571 EP cards.Atwo-wire cable according to
Profibus specification serves as carrier of both power and
digital data signals for multiple sensors.The instrument profile
of VEGAPULS 65 corresponds to profile specification version
3.0.
The GSD (instrument master files)and bitmap files necessary
for planning your Profibus-DP-(PA)communication network
are available from the download section on the VEGA
homepage www.vega.com under "Services -Downloads -
Software -Profibus".There you can also find the appropriate
certificates.InaPDM environment,an EDD (Electronic Device
Description)is also required to enable the full range of sensor
functions (also available as a download).ACDwith the
appropriate files can be ordered via e-mail under info@de.
vega.com or by phone from one of the VEGA agencies under
the order number "DRIVER.S".
The backlight of the indicating and adjustment module is
powered by the sensor.Requirement is a certain height of the
supply voltage.
The data for power supply are stated in chapter "Technical
data"in the "Supplement".
For instruments with national approvals such as e.g.according
to FM and CSA,this function only available at a later date.
The optional heating requires its own power supply.You can
find further details in the supplementary instructions manual
"Heating for indicating and adjustment module".
This function is generally not available for approved instru-
ments.
3.3Operation
VEGAPULS 65 can be adjusted with different adjustment
media:
lwith indicating and adjustment module
lwith the suitable VEGA DTM in conjunction with an
adjustment software according to the FDT/DTM standard,
e.g.PACTware™and PC
Power supply and bus com-
munication
GSD/EDD
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lthe Simatic adjustment program PDM
The entered parameters are generally saved in VEGAPULS
65,optionally also in the indicating and adjustment module or
in PACTware™.
3.4Storage and transport
Your instrument was protected by packaging during transport.
Its capacity to handle normal loads during transport is assured
by a test according to DIN EN 24180.
The packaging of standard instruments consists of environ-
ment-friendly,recyclable cardboard.For special versions,PE
foam or PE foil is also used.Dispose of the packaging material
via specialised recycling companies.
lStorage and transport temperature see "Supplement -
Technical data -Ambient conditions"
lRelative humidity 20 …85 %
Packaging
Storage and transport tem-
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4Mounting
4.1General instructions
Select an installation position you can easily reach for
mounting and connecting as well as later retrofitting of an
indicating and adjustment module.The housing can be rotated
by 330°without the use of any tools.You can also install the
indicating and adjustment module in four different positions
(each displaced by 90°).
Warning:
The housing of the threaded versions must not be used to
screw the instrument in!Applying tightening force on the
housing can damage its rotational mechanical parts.
Use the recommended cables (see chapter "Connecting to
power supply")and tighten the cable gland.
You can give your VEGAPULS 65 additional protection against
moisture penetration by leading the connection cable down-
ward in front of the cable entry.Rain and condensation water
can thus drain off.This applies mainly to mounting outdoors,in
areas where moisture is expected (e.g.by cleaning processes)
or on cooled or heated vessels.
Fig.2:Measures against moisture penetration
The reference plane for the measuring range of the sensors is
the lower edge of the flange or the seal surface of the thread.
Installation position
Screwing in
Moisture
Measuring range
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100%
0%
Fig.3:Measuring range (operating range)and max.measuring distance
1full
2empty (max.measuring distance)
3Measuring range
Information:
If the medium reaches the antenna,buildup can form on it and
cause faulty measurements later on.
Make sure that the wetted parts of VEGAPULS 65,especially
the seal and process fitting,are suitable for the existing
process conditions such as pressure,temperature etc.as well
as the chemical properties of the medium.
You will find specification in chapter "Technical data"in the
"Supplement".
4.2Mounting instructions
The flange screws of VEGAPULS 65 must be always screwed
with the torque stated in the technical data so that the PTFE
washer of the encapsulated antenna system seals.
Mount VEGAPULS 65 at least 500 mm (19.685 in)from the
vessel wall.If the sensor is installed in the center of vessels
with dished or round tops,multiple echoes can arise.These
can,however,be suppressed by an appropriate adjustment
(see "Setup").
Materials,wetted parts
Torque of the flange screws
Installation position
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If this distance cannot be maintained,a false echo storage
should be carried out during setup.This applies particularly if
buildup on the vessel wall is expected.In such case,we
recommend repeating the false echo storage later on with
existing buildup.
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> 500 mm
Fig.4:Mounting on round vessel tops
1Reference plane
2Vessel center or symmetry axis
In vessels with conical bottom it can be advantageous to
mount the sensor in the center of the vessel,as measurement
is then possible down to the lowest point of the vessel bottom.
Fig.5:Vessel with conical bottom
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Do not mount the instruments in or above the filling stream.
Make sure that you detect the product surface and not the
inflowing product.
Fig.6:Inflowing liquid
The active part of the antenna,i.e.the conical antenna part
should protrude completely out of the socket.
To meet the different socket dimensions,sensors for socket
lengths up to 50,100 and 250 mm (2,4,10 in)are available.
Fig.7:Recommended socket mounting
In case of very big socket diameters,the active antenna part
can be slightly recessed in the socket.The following rule
applies to the standard version of VEGAPULS 65:Socket
diameter corresponds to max.socket height.
Inflowing medium
Socket
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In liquids,direct the sensor as perpendicular as possible to the
product surface to achieve an optimum measurement.
Fig.8:Orientation in liquids
The mounting location of the radar sensor should be a place
where no other equipment or fixtures cross the path of the
microwave signals.
Vessel installations such as,for example,ladders,limit
switches,heating spirals,struts,etc.can cause false echoes
that get superimposed on the useful echo.Make sure when
planning your measuring site that the radar sensor has a "clear
view"to the measured product.
If there are existing vessel installations,a false echo storage
should be carried out during setup.
If large vessel installations such as struts or supports cause
false echoes,these can be attenuated through supplementary
measures.Small,inclined sheet metal baffles above the
installations scatter the radar signals and prevent direct
interfering reflections.
Fig.9:Cover smooth profiles with deflectors
If there are agitators in the vessel,a false echo storage should
be carried out with the agitators in motion.This ensures that
the interfering reflections from the agitators are saved with the
blades in different positions.
Sensor orientation
Vessel installations
Agitators
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Fig.10:Agitators
Through the action of filling,stirring and other processes in the
vessel,dense foams which considerably damp the emitted
signals may form on the product surface.
If foams are causing measurement errors,the biggest possible
radar antenna should be used.
VEGAFLEX sensors with guided microwaves are not influ-
enced by foam generation and are particularly suitable for such
applications.
Foam generation
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