Vega VEGAPULS 66 User manual

Quick setup guide
Radar sensor for continuous level
measurement of liquids
VEGAPULS 66
Foundation Fieldbus
Document ID: 47141

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Contents
VEGAPULS 66 • Foundation Fieldbus
47141-EN-180226
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 Radio license for USA ...................................................................................................... 4
1.9 Environmental instructions ............................................................................................... 5
2 Product description ................................................................................................................. 6
2.1 Conguration.................................................................................................................... 6
3 Mounting................................................................................................................................... 8
3.1 Mounting instructions ....................................................................................................... 8
4 Connecting to the bus system................................................................................................ 9
4.1 Connecting....................................................................................................................... 9
4.2 Wiring plan, single chamber housing.............................................................................. 10
4.3 Wiring plan, double chamber housing ............................................................................ 10
5 Set up with the display and adjustment module ................................................................ 11
5.1 Insert display and adjustment module............................................................................ 11
5.2 Parameter adjustment .................................................................................................... 12
5.3 Menu overview ............................................................................................................... 15
6 Supplement ............................................................................................................................ 17
6.1 Technical data ................................................................................................................ 17
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 66 - Foundation Fieldbus:
Document-ID 36522
Editing status of the quick setup guide: 2018-02-16

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1 For your safety
VEGAPULS 66 • Foundation Fieldbus
47141-EN-180226
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 66 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 looked up in this
operating instructions manual.

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1 For your safety
VEGAPULS 66 • Foundation Fieldbus
47141-EN-180226
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
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.
1.8 Radio license for USA
ThisapprovalisonlyvalidforUSA.Hencethefollowingtextisonly
available in the English language.

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1 For your safety
VEGAPULS 66 • Foundation Fieldbus
47141-EN-180226
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
• This device may not cause interference, and
• This device must accept any interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of the device
This device is approved for unrestricted use only inside closed, sta-
tionaryvesselsmadeofmetal,reinforcedberglassorconcrete.
Changesormodicationsnotexpresslyapprovedbythemanufac-
turer could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
1.9 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 66 • Foundation Fieldbus
47141-EN-180226
2 Product description
2.1 Conguration
Thetypelabelcontainsthemostimportantdataforidenticationand
use of the instrument:
2
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
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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2 Product description
VEGAPULS 66 • Foundation Fieldbus
47141-EN-180226
This operating instructions manual applies to the following instrument
versions:
• Hardware from 2.1.1
• Software from 4.5.0
Scope of this operating
instructions manual

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3 Mounting
VEGAPULS 66 • Foundation Fieldbus
47141-EN-180226
3 Mounting
3.1 Mounting instructions
1. Distance from the vessel wall > 200 mm, the antenna should
protrude > 10 mm into the vessel
> 500 mm
(19.69
")
ca. 10 mm
Fig. 2: 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 the bus system
VEGAPULS 66 • Foundation Fieldbus
47141-EN-180226
4 Connecting to the 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. If a display and adjustment module is installed, remove it by turn-
ing it slightly 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
1 2
Fig. 3: Connection steps 5 and 6
1 Single chamber housing
2 Double chamber housing
6. 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.
Youcanndfurtherinformationonthemax.wirecross-sectionunder
"Technical data - Electromechanical data".
7. Check the hold of the wires in the terminals by lightly pulling on
them
Connection technology
Connection procedure

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4 Connecting to the bus system
VEGAPULS 66 • Foundation Fieldbus
47141-EN-180226
8. Connect the screen to the internal ground terminal, connect the
externalgroundterminaltopotentialequalisation
9. Tighten the compression nut of the cable entry gland. The seal
ring must completely encircle the cable
10. Reinsert the display and adjustment module, if one was installed
11. Screw the housing lid back on
Theelectricalconnectionisnished.
4.2 Wiring plan, single chamber housing
12
( ) (-)
1
5
0
1
0
1
+678
Bus
2
3
4
5
Fig. 4: Electronics and terminal compartment - single chamber housing
1 Voltage supply, signal output
2 Contact pins for the display and adjustment module or interface adapter
3 Simulation switch ("1" = mode for simulation release)
4 For external display and adjustment unit
5 Ground terminal for connection of the cable screen
4.3 Wiring plan, double chamber housing
Bus
5
12
+
( ) (-)
678
2
3
4
1
Fig. 5: Terminal compartment - double chamber housing
1 Voltage supply, signal output
2 For display and adjustment module or interface adapter
3 For external display and adjustment unit
4 Ground terminal for connection of the cable screen
Information:
Paralleluseofanexternaldisplayandadjustmentunitandadisplay
and adjustment module in the terminal compartment is not supported.
Electronics and terminal
compartment
T
erminal compartment

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VEGAPULS 66 • Foundation Fieldbus
47141-EN-180226
5 Set up 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. 6: Installing the display and adjustment module in the electronics compart-
ment of the single chamber housing

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5 Set up with the display and adjustment module
VEGAPULS 66 • Foundation Fieldbus
47141-EN-180226
1 2
Fig. 7: Installing the display and adjustment module in the double chamber
housing
1 In the electronics compartment
2 In the terminal compartment
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".
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".
Set parameters

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5 Set up with the display and adjustment module
VEGAPULS 66 • Foundation Fieldbus
47141-EN-180226
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%
1,5 m
(59.1
")
15 m
(590.6
")
2
1
3
Fig. 8: Parameterization example
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
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.
Parameterization example
Diagnostics - Echo curve
memory

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VEGAPULS 66 • Foundation Fieldbus
47141-EN-180226
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.
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
Additional settings - False
signal suppression

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VEGAPULS 66 • Foundation Fieldbus
47141-EN-180226
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
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
-
Setup
Display
Diagnostics

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47141-EN-180226
Menu item Parameter Default setting
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
Unit SV 2 Distance in m
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
Device ID
Instrument features Order-speciccharacteristics
Additional adjustments
Info

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6 Supplement
VEGAPULS 66 • Foundation Fieldbus
47141-EN-180226
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
Options of the cable entry
ƲCable entry M20x1.5;½NPT
ƲCable gland M20x1.5;½NPT(cableøseebelowtable)
ƲBlind plug M20x1.5;½NPT
ƲClosing cap ½NPT
Material ca-
ble gland
Material seal
insert
Cable diameter
4.5 … 8.5 mm 5 … 9 mm 6 … 12 mm 7 … 12 mm 10 … 14 mm
PA NBR – ● ● –●
Brass, nickel-
plated
NBR ● ● ● – –
Stainless
steel
NBR –● ● –●
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
Ʋ Non-Exinstrument 9 … 32 V DC
Ʋ Ex-iainstrument-Powersupply
FISCO model
9 … 17.5 V DC
Ʋ Ex-iainstrument-Powersupply
ENTITY model
9 … 24 V DC
Ʋ Ex-d-iainstrument 16 … 32 V DC
Operating voltage UB- illuminated display and adjustment module
Ʋ Non-Exinstrument 13.5 … 32 V DC
Ʋ Ex-iainstrument-Powersupply
FISCO model
13.5 … 17.5 V DC
Ʋ Ex-iainstrument-Powersupply
ENTITY model
13.5 … 24 V DC
Ʋ Ex-d-iainstrument No lighting possible (integrated ia barrier)
Powersupplyby/max.numberofsensors
ƲFieldbus max.32(max.10withEx)

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47141-EN-180226

Printing date:
VEGA Grieshaber KG
Am Hohenstein 113
77761 Schiltach
Germany
47141-EN-180226
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
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