Vega VEGAPULS 67 User manual

Quick setup guide
Radar sensor for continuous level
measurement of bulk solids
VEGAPULS 67
Probus PA
Document ID: 51902

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Contents
VEGAPULS 67 • Probus PA
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Contents
1 For your safety
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 .......................................................................................... 3
1.6 CE conformity................................................................................................................... 4
1.7 Fulllment of NAMUR recommendations ......................................................................... 4
1.8 FCC/IC conformity (only for USA/Canada) ....................................................................... 4
1.9 Environmental instructions ............................................................................................... 5
2 Product description
2.1 Conguration.................................................................................................................... 6
3 Mounting
3.1 Mounting preparation ....................................................................................................... 7
3.2 Mounting instructions ....................................................................................................... 9
4 Connecting to power supply
4.1 Connection procedure.................................................................................................... 10
4.2 Wiring plan, single chamber housing.............................................................................. 11
4.3 Wiring plan, double chamber housing ............................................................................ 11
5 Set up with the display and adjustment module PLICSCOM
5.1 Insert display and adjustment module............................................................................ 12
5.2 Setup steps .................................................................................................................... 13
5.3 Menu schematic............................................................................................................. 15
6 Supplement
6.1 Technical data ................................................................................................................ 18
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 67 - Probus PA: Document-
ID 32940
Editing status of the quick setup guide: 2016-06-16

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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 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 67 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.
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.
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.
1.5 Safety label on the instrument
The safety approval markings and safety tips on the device must be
observed.

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1.6 CE conformity
The device fulls the legal requirements of the applicable EC guide-
lines. By axing the CE marking, we conrm successful testing of the
product.
You can nd the CE Certicate of Conformity in the download section
of our homepage.
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 malfunction information from measuring
transducers
• NE 53 – Compatibility of eld devices and display/adjustment
components
For further information see www.namur.de.
1.8 FCC/IC conformity (only for USA/Canada)
The VEGAPULS 67 may only be used in closed vessels made of
metal, concrete, or bre-reinforced plastic.
Note about this manual:
This operating instructions manual is intended for use in a number
of dierent countries. The illustrations show some applications of
VEGAPULS 67 in atmospherically open vessels. These applications
are not in conformity with the FCC/IC approvals of the instrument.
VEGAPULS 67 is FCC/IC approved with all the antenna types de-
scribed in this operating instructions manual.
Conversions or modications of the instrument not expressively ap-
proved by VEGA will lead to revocation of the operational release.
The instrument is in compliance with Part 15 of the FCC regulations.
Operation is permitted only if the following two conditions are fullled:
1. The instrument must not emit interference radiation and
2. The instrument must operate unaected by incoming interference
radiation, also by such that may trigger unwanted operating condi-
tions.
The instrument was tested and its compliance with the limit values
for a digital Class A instrument, in conformity with Part 15 of the FCC
regulations, determined. These limit values are specied to ensure a
proper protection against interference radiation during operation in
industrial environments.The instrument generates, uses and can emit
electromagnetic waves. If the instrument is not installed and operated
according to the specications of this operating instructions manual,
it can emit interference radiation that may aect communication
systems. When the instrument is operated in residential areas, it is the

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responsibility of the operator to ensure that any interference radiation
is suppressed.
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:
• 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 smartphone 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 smartphone app "VEGA Tools" 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 < 2.0.0
• Software version ≤ 3.8
Type label
Serial number
Scope of this operating
instructions manual

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3 Mounting
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3 Mounting
3.1 Mounting preparation
The radar sensor can be mounted in two dierent ways:
• with a mounting strap
• via a collar or adapter ange.
The mounting strap enables simple mounting on the vessel wall or
silo top. It is suitable for wall, ceiling or boom mounting. Especially in
open vessels this is a very easy and eective way to align the sensor
to the bulk solid surface.
Fig. 1: Radar sensor with mounting strap
The strap is supplied unassembled and must be screwed to the sen-
sor before setup with three hexagon socket screws M5x10 and spring
washers. Max. torque, see chapter "Technical data". Required tools:
Allen wrench size 4.
There are two ways to screw the strap onto the sensor. Depending
on the selected version, the sensors can be swivelled in the strap as
follows:
• Single chamber housing
– Angle of inclination 180°, innitely variable
– Angle of inclination in three steps 0°, 90° and 180°
• Double chamber housing
– Angle of inclination 90°, innitely variable
– Angle of inclination in two steps 0° and 90°
Mounting strap

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Fig. 2: Adjustment of the angle of inclination
Fig. 3: Turning by fastening in the centre
The compression ange allows mounting on a ange DN 80/ANSI 3",
the adapter ange on anges DN 100/ANSI 4" and DN 150/ANSI 6"
You can nd drawings of these mounting options in chapter "Dimen-
sions".
Collar or adapter ange

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Fig. 4: Flange mounting of the radar sensor
3.2 Mounting instructions
1. Distance from the vessel wall > 200 mm
200 mm
(7.87
")
Fig. 5: Distance of the antenna to the vessel wall/socket conguration
2. Keep the socket short, round o the socket end
For further information see chapter "Mounting".
Mounting

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4 Connecting to power supply
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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. 6: 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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4.2 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. 7: 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 and also to the Ex-ia
version.
I2C
1
12
Fig. 8: 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
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. 9: 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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5.2 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 "Gravel/Pebble".
Medium
Bulk solid
4. Select in the menu item "Application" the vessel and the vessel
form, for example, "Silo".
Vessel form
Silo
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.
Set parameters
Parameterization example

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1
3
0,5 m
(19.68
")
10 m
(393.7
")
100%
0%
Fig. 10: Parameterization example
1 Min. level ≙max. meas. distance
2 Max. level ≙min. meas. 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.
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.
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].
Service - False signal
suppression

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2. Select the menu item "Service" with [->] and conrm with [OK].
Now the menu item "False signal suppression" is displayed.
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
000
Min. adjustment 1.2
000.0 %
=
10.000 m(d)
1.245 m(d)
Max. adjustment 1.3
100.0 %
=
0.000 m(d)
6.789 m(d)
Medium 1.4
Bulk solid
Vessel form 1.5
Silo
Linearisation curve 1.6
Linear
Channel 1.7
PV lin. value
Damping 1.8
1 s
Sensor-TAG 1.9
Sensor

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Display
Basic adjustment 2
▶Display
Diagnostics
Service
Info
Displayed value 2.1
PA-Out
Backlight 2.4
Switched o ▼
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)
Meas. certainty 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 4.10
Copy sensor data?
PIN 4.11
Enable?

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Info
Basic adjustment 5
Display
Diagnostics
Service
▶Info
Instrument type 5.1
Serial number
12345678
Date of manufacture 5.2
22. November 2010
Software version
3.80
Last change using PC 5.3
22. November 2010
Sensor characteristics 5.4
Display now?

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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 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 instrument 20 … 32 V DC
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

Printing date:
VEGA Grieshaber KG
Am Hohenstein 113
77761 Schiltach
Germany
51902-EN-160620
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 2016
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