Vega VEGAPULS 66 User manual

Quick setup guide
Radar sensor for continuous level
measurement of liquids
VEGAPULS 66
Modbus and Levelmaster protocol
Document ID: 47142

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Contents
VEGAPULS 66 • 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 Radio license for USA ...................................................................................................... 4
1.9 Environmental instructions ............................................................................................... 5
2 Product description ................................................................................................................. 6
2.1 Conguration.................................................................................................................... 6
3 Mounting................................................................................................................................... 7
3.1 Mounting instructions ....................................................................................................... 7
4 Connecting to power supply and bus system ...................................................................... 8
4.1 Connecting....................................................................................................................... 8
4.2 Wiring plan ....................................................................................................................... 9
5 Set up the sensor with the display and adjustment module............................................. 11
5.1 Insert display and adjustment module............................................................................ 11
5.2 Parameter adjustment .................................................................................................... 11
5.3 Menu overview ............................................................................................................... 14
6 Set up with smartphone/tablet, PC/notebook via Bluetooth ............................................. 16
6.1 Preparations................................................................................................................... 16
6.2 Connecting..................................................................................................................... 17
6.3 Sensor parameter adjustment........................................................................................ 17
7 Supplement ............................................................................................................................ 19
7.1 Technical data ................................................................................................................ 19
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 on our homepage.
Operating instructions VEGAPULS 66 - Modbus and Levelmas-
ter protocol: Document-ID 41366
Editing status of the quick setup guide: 2021-06-10

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1 For your safety
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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,qualied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.
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.
The low transmitting power of the radar sensor is far below the inter-
nationallyapprovedlimits.Nohealthimpairmentsaretobeexpected
with intended use.The band range of the measuring frequency can
be found in chapter " Technical data".

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1 For your safety
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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.
The EU conformity declaration can be found on our homepage.
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.
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

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1 For your safety
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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
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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
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
Move to " www.vega.com"andenterinthesearcheldtheserial
number of your instrument.
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DataMatrix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 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 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. 3: 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 voltage supply in the same way ac-
cordingtothewiringplan,inadditionconnectthegroundconduc-
tor to the inner ground terminal when powered with mains voltage.
9. Tighten the compression nut of the cable entry gland. The seal
ring must completely encircle the cable
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. 4: 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. 5: 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. 6: 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
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. 7: 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 ap-
plication,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
medium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
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nozzles
• 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medium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medium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 shape 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
Device status -
Peak value indi-
cator
Distance -
Electronics tem-
perature
Temperature -
Measurement re-
liability
-
Simulation Percent
Curve display Echo curve -
False signal sup-
pression
-
Echo curve mem-
ory
-
Menu item Default setting
Instrument units Distance in m
Temperature in °C
False signal suppression -
Linearisation Linear
PIN -
Date/Time Actualdate/Actualtime
Reset -
HART mode Address 0
Copy instrument settings -
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
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6 Set up with smartphone/tablet, PC/
notebook via Bluetooth
6.1 Preparations
Make sure that the Bluetooth function of the display and adjustment
moduleisactivated.Forthis,theswitchonthebottomsidemustbe
set to " On".
1
On
O
Fig. 9: Activate Bluetooth
1 Switch
On = Bluetooth active
O= Bluetoothnotactive
The security concept of Bluetooth operation absolutely requires that
the default setting of the sensor PIN be changed.This prevents unau-
thorizedaccesstothesensor.
The default setting of the sensor PIN is " 0000". First of all you have
tochangethesensorPINintheadjustmentmenuofthesensor,e.g.
to " 1111":
1. Intheadjustmentmenu,goto"Additional adjustments","PIN"
Note:
The menu item " PIN" is only displayed if in the menu " Setup","Lock/
Unlock adjustment" the adjustment is released.
2. Change sensor PIN
Activate Bluetooth
Change sensor PIN

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Note:
Bluetooth access can only be established if the current sensor PIN
diersfromthedefaultsetting"0000". It is possible both when the
PIN is deactivated and when it is activated (adjustment menu "
Setup","Lock/Unlock adjustment").
6.2 Connecting
Smartphone/Tablet
Start the adjustment app and select the function "Setup". The smart-
phone/tabletsearchesautomaticallyforBluetooth-capableinstru-
ments in the area.
PC/Notebook
Start PACTware and the VEGA project assistant. Select the device
search via Bluetooth and start the search function.The device auto-
matically searches for Bluetooth-capable devices in the vicinity.
The message " Instrument search running" is displayed. All devices
found are listed in the operating window. The search is automatically
continued continuously.
Select in the device list the requested device.The message " Con-
necting" is displayed.
Fortherstconnection,theoperatingdeviceandthesensormust
authenticateeachother.Aftersuccessfulauthentication,thenextcon-
nection functions without authentication.
Forauthentication,enterinthenextmenuwindowthe4-digitsensor
PIN.
6.3 Sensor parameter adjustment
Thesensorparameterizationiscarriedoutviatheadjustmentappon
thesmartphone/tabletortheDTMonthePC/notebook.
Preparations
Connecting
Authenticate

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Fig. 10: Example of an app view - Setup sensor adjustment
App view

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7 Supplement
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7 Supplement
7.1 Technical data
Note for approved instruments
The technical data in the respective safety instructions which are included in delivery 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.
All approval documents can be downloaded from our homepage.
Electromechanical data - version IP66/IP67
Cable gland M20x1.5or½NPT
Wire cross-section (spring-loaded terminals)
Ʋ Massive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
Max.powerconsumption 520 mW
Reverse voltage protection Integrated

Printing date:
VEGA Grieshaber KG
Am Hohenstein 113
77761 Schiltach
Germany
47142-EN-210621
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
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