Vega VEGAPULS 69 User manual

Operating Instructions
Radar sensor for continuous level
measurement of bulk solids
VEGAPULS 69
Foundation Fieldbus
Document ID: 47251

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Contents
VEGAPULS 69 • Foundation Fieldbus
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Contents
1 About this document
1.1 Function ........................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Target group ..................................................................................................................... 4
1.3 Symbols used................................................................................................................... 4
2 For your safety
2.1 Authorised personnel ....................................................................................................... 5
2.2 Appropriate use................................................................................................................ 5
2.3 Warning about incorrect use............................................................................................. 5
2.4 General safety instructions............................................................................................... 5
2.5 CE conformity................................................................................................................... 6
2.6 NAMUR recommendations .............................................................................................. 6
2.7 Radio license for Europe .................................................................................................. 6
2.8 Radio license for USA ...................................................................................................... 7
2.9 Radio license for Canada ................................................................................................. 7
2.10 Environmental instructions ............................................................................................... 8
3 Product description
3.1 Conguration.................................................................................................................... 9
3.2 Principle of operation...................................................................................................... 10
3.3 Packaging, transport and storage................................................................................... 11
3.4 Accessories and replacement parts ............................................................................... 11
4 Mounting
4.1 General instructions ....................................................................................................... 14
4.2 Mounting versions, plastic horn antenna ........................................................................ 15
4.3 Mounting preparations, mounting strap.......................................................................... 17
4.4 Mounting instructions ..................................................................................................... 18
5 Connecting to the bus system
5.1 Preparing the connection ............................................................................................... 29
5.2 Connecting..................................................................................................................... 30
5.3 Wiring plan, single chamber housing.............................................................................. 32
5.4 Wiring plan, double chamber housing ............................................................................ 32
5.5 Double chamber housing with DISADAPT ..................................................................... 34
5.6 Switch-on phase............................................................................................................. 34
6 Set up with the display and adjustment module
6.1 Insert display and adjustment module............................................................................ 36
6.2 Adjustment system......................................................................................................... 37
6.3 Measured value indication - Selection national language............................................... 38
6.4 Parameter adjustment - Quick setup .............................................................................. 39
6.5 Parameter adjustment .................................................................................................... 39
6.6 Saving the parameter adjustment data........................................................................... 52
7 Setup with PACTware
7.1 Connect the PC.............................................................................................................. 53
7.2 Parameter adjustment .................................................................................................... 53
7.3 Saving the parameter adjustment data........................................................................... 54
8 Set up with other systems
8.1 DD adjustment programs ............................................................................................... 55

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8.2 Field Communicator 375, 475 ........................................................................................ 55
9 Diagnosis, asset management and service
9.1 Maintenance .................................................................................................................. 56
9.2 Measured value and event memory ............................................................................... 56
9.3 Asset Management function........................................................................................... 57
9.4 Rectify faults................................................................................................................... 61
9.5 Exchanging the electronics module................................................................................ 63
9.6 Software update ............................................................................................................. 64
9.7 How to proceed if a repair is necessary.......................................................................... 64
10 Dismount
10.1 Dismounting steps.......................................................................................................... 66
10.2 Disposal ......................................................................................................................... 66
11 Supplement
11.1 Technical data ................................................................................................................ 67
11.2 Radio astronomy stations............................................................................................... 76
11.3 Supplementary information Foundation Fieldbus ........................................................... 77
11.4 Dimensions .................................................................................................................... 84
11.5 Industrial property rights................................................................................................. 95
11.6 Trademark ...................................................................................................................... 95
Safety instructions for Ex areas
TakenoteoftheExspecicsafetyinstructionsforExapplications.
These instructions are attached as documents to each instrument
with Ex approval and are part of the operating instructions manual.
Editing status: 2016-08-10

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1 About this document
VEGAPULS 69 • Foundation Fieldbus
47251-EN-160815
1 About this document
1.1 Function
This operating instructions manual provides all the information you
need for mounting, connection and setup as well as important instruc-
tionsformaintenanceandfaultrectication.Pleasereadthisinforma-
tion before putting the instrument into operation and keep this manual
accessible in the immediate vicinity of the device.
1.2 Target group
This operating instructions manual is directed to trained specialist
personnel.The contents of this manual should be made available to
these personnel and put into practice by them.
1.3 Symbols used
Information, tip, note
This symbol indicates helpful additional information.
Caution: If this warning is ignored, faults or malfunctions can result.
Warning: If this warning is ignored, injury to persons and/or serious
damage to the instrument can result.
Danger: If this warning is ignored, serious injury to persons and/or
destruction of the instrument can result.
Ex applications
This symbol indicates special instructions for Ex applications.
• List
The dot set in front indicates a list with no implied sequence.
→ Action
This arrow indicates a single action.
1 Sequence of actions
Numbers set in front indicate successive steps in a procedure.
Battery disposal
This symbol indicates special information about the disposal of bat-
teries and accumulators.

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2 For your safety
2.1 Authorised personnel
All operations described in this operating instructions manual must
be carried out only by trained specialist personnel authorised by the
plant operator.
During work on and with the device the required personal protective
equipment must always be worn.
2.2 Appropriate use
VEGAPULS 69 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.
2.3 Warning about incorrect use
Inappropriate or incorrect use of the instrument can give rise to
application-specichazards,e.g.vesseloverllordamagetosystem
components through incorrect mounting or adjustment. Also the pro-
tectivecharacteristicsoftheinstrumentcanbeinuenced.
2.4 General safety instructions
This is a state-of-the-art instrument complying with all prevailing
regulations and guidelines. The instrument must only be operated in a
technicallyawlessandreliablecondition.Theoperatorisresponsible
for the trouble-free operation 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.
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.
The safety approval markings and safety tips on the device must also
be observed.
Depending on the instrument version, the emitting frequencies are in
the C, K or W band range. The low emitting frequencies are far below
the internationally approved limit values.When used correctly, the
device poses no danger to health.

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2.5 CE conformity
ThedevicefullsthelegalrequirementsoftheapplicableEUguide-
lines.ByaxingtheCEmarking,weconrmtheconformityofthe
instrument with these guidelines.
YoucanndtheEUconformitydeclarationonourwebsiteunder
www.vega.com/downloads.
2.6 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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.
2.7 Radio license for Europe
The instrument was tested according to the latest issues of the har-
monizedstandards:
• EN 302372 - Tank Level Probing Radar
• EN 302729 - Level Probing Radar
It is hence approved for use inside and outside closed vessels in
countries of the EU.
In EFTA countries, the use is approved as far as these standards
were implemented.
For operation inside of closed vessels, the following conditions must
befullled:
• The instrument must be permanently mounted on a closed vessel
made of metal, reinforced concrete, or comparable attenuating
materials
• Flanges,processttingsandmountingaccessoriesmustensure
the microwave impermeability of the vessel and not let the radar
signal escape to the outside
• If necessary, existing viewing windows in the vessel must be
coated with a microwave impermeable material (e.g. electrically
conductive coating)
• Manholesandangesonthevesselmustbeclosedandsealedto
avoid penetration of the radar signal
• The instrument should be preferably mounted on top of the vessel
with antenna orientation downward
• The instrument must only be installed and maintained by appropri-
atelyqualiedsta
For operation outside of closed vessels, the following conditions must
befullled:
• Theinstallationmustbecarriedoutbytrainedqualiedpersonnel

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• The instrument must be stationary mounted and the antenna
directed vertically downward
• The mounting location must be at least 4 km away from radio
astronomy stations, unless special permission was granted by the
responsible national approval authority
• When installed within 4 to 40 km of a radio astronomy station,
the instrument must not be mounted higher than 15 m above the
ground.
Youcanndalistoftherespectiveradioastronomystationsinchap-
ter "Supplement".
2.8 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
This device is approved for unrestricted use only inside closed, sta-
tionary vessels made of metal or concrete.
For operation outside of closed vessels, the following conditions must
befullled:
• This device shall be installed and maintained to ensure a verti-
cally downward orientation of the transmit antenna's main beam.
Furthermore, the use of any mechanism that does not allow the
main beam of the transmitter to be mounted vertically downward is
prohibited.
• Thisdeviceshallbeinstalledonlyatxedlocations.TheLPR
device shall not operate while being moved or while inside a mov-
ing container.
• Hand-held applications are prohibited.
• Marketing to residential consumers is prohibited.
Changesormodicationsnotexpresslyapprovedbythemanufac-
turer could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
2.9 Radio license for Canada
This approval is only valid for Canada. Hence the following texts are
only available in the English/French language.
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS
standard(s). Operation is subject to the following conditions:
• This device may not cause interference, and
• This device must accept any interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of the device
• Installation of LPR device shall be done by trained installers, in
strict compliance with the manufacturer’s instructions

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• The use of this device is on a “no-interference, no-protection”
basis.That is, the user shall accept operations of high-powered
radar in the same frequency band which may interfere with or
damage this device. However, level probing devices found to
interfere with primary licensing operations will be required to be
removed at the user’s expense
• This device shall be installed and maintained to ensure a vertically
downward orientation of the transmit antenna´s main beam
• Thisdeviceshallbeinstalledonlyatxedlocations.TheLPR
device shall not operate while beeing moved or while inside a
moving container
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada ap-
plicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est
autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:
• L'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage , et
• L'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélect-
rique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromet-
tre le fonctionnement
• L'installation de l'appareil LPR doit être faite par des installateurs
expérimentés dans le respect des instructions du fabricant
• Cet appareil s'utilise en "non-interférence, non-protection". Ceci
veut dire que l'utilisateur accepte le fonctionnement de radars de
haute puissance agissant dans la même bande de fréquence et
pouvant interférer avec cet appareil ou l'endommager. Toutefois,
les appareils de test de niveau qui interfèrent avec les opérations
primaires de prise de licence devront être retirés aux frais de
l'utilisateur.
• Cet appareil doit être installé et entretenu de manière à assurer
une orientation verticale vers le bas du faisceau principal de
l'antenne de transmission
• Cetappareilnedoitêtreinstalléqu'àdesemplacementsxes.
L'appareil LPR ne doit pas fonctionner pendant qu'il se déplace ou
se trouve dans un conteneur en mouvement
2.10 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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3 Product description
3.1 Conguration
Thetypelabelcontainsthemostimportantdataforidenticationand
use of the instrument:
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Fig. 1: Layout of the type label (example)
1 Instrument type
2 Product code
3 Approvals
4 Voltage 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 smartphone app
13 Symbol of the device protection class
14 ID numbers, instrument documentation
15 Reminder to observe the instrument documentation
16 NotiedauthorityforCEmarking
17 Approval directive
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", "VEGATools" and "Instrument search". Enter
the serial number.
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"
Type label
Serial number - Instru-
ment search

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• 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 from 1.0.0
• Software version from 1.1.0
The scope of delivery encompasses:
• Radar sensor
• Hexagon socket wrench (for instruments with swivel holder)
• Documentation
– Quick setup guide VEGAPULS 69
– Instructions for optional instrument features
– Ex-specic"Safety instructions" (with Ex versions)
– Ifnecessary,furthercerticates
• DVD "DTMCollection", included therein
– PACTwa re
– DTM Collection
– Instrumentmasterles(GSD)forProbusPA
– FDTcerticates
Information:
In this operating instructions manual, the optional instrument features
are described.The respective scope of delivery results from the order
specication.
3.2 Principle of operation
The VEGAPULS 69 is a radar sensor for continuous level measure-
mentofbulksolidsevenunderthemostdicultprocessconditions
and in very large measuring ranges.
Itisidealforuseinhigh,slendersiloswithpoorlyreectingbulksolids
suchasy-ash,plasticgranulesorwoodchipsaswellasinternal
installations that cause strong false echoes.This is made possible by
its functional principle, a distance measurement through frequency
shifting with an especially small beam angle.
Theinstrumentisavailablewithdierentantennasystemsandacces-
sories for virtually all applications and processes:
• Plastic horn antenna or metal-jacketed lens antenna
• Optional or integrated rinsing air connection
• Swivelling holder with seal against the process
The instrument emits a continuous radar signal through its antenna.
This signal is frequency modulated in the form of a sawtooth wave.
Theemittedsignalisreectedbythemediumandreceivedbythe
antenna as an echo.
The frequency of the received signal always deviates from the actual
emittingfrequency.Thefrequencydierenceisproportionaltothe
distanceandthustothellingheight.Thisdierenceiscalculated
Scope of this operating
instructions manual
Scope of delivery
Application area
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viaspecialalgorithmsinthesensorelectronics.Thedeterminedll-
ing height is then converted into a corresponding output signal and
outputted as the measured value.
3.3 Packaging, transport and storage
Your instrument was protected by packaging during transport. Its
capacity to handle normal loads during transport is assured by a test
based on ISO 4180.
The packaging of standard instruments consists of environment-
friendly, recyclable cardboard. For special versions, PE foam or PE
foil is also used. Dispose of the packaging material via specialised
recycling companies.
Transport must be carried out in due consideration of the notes on the
transport packaging. Nonobservance of these instructions can cause
damage to the device.
The delivery must be checked for completeness and possible transit
damage immediately at receipt. Ascertained transit damage or con-
cealed defects must be appropriately dealt with.
Up to the time of installation, the packages must be left closed and
stored according to the orientation and storage markings on the
outside.
Unless otherwise indicated, the packages must be stored only under
the following conditions:
• Not in the open
• Dry and dust free
• Not exposed to corrosive media
• Protected against solar radiation
• Avoiding mechanical shock and vibration
• Storage and transport temperature see chapter "Supplement -
Technicaldata-Ambientconditions"
• Relative humidity 20 … 85 %
3.4 Accessories and replacement parts
The display and adjustment module PLICSCOM is used for measured
value indication, adjustment and diagnosis. It can be inserted into the
sensor and removed at any time.
Youcanndfurtherinformationintheoperatinginstructions"Display
andadjustmentmodulePLICSCOM" (Document-ID 27835).
The interface adapter VEGACONNECT enables the connection of
communication-capable instruments to the USB interface of a PC. For
parameter adjustment of these instruments, the adjustment software
PACTware with VEGA-DTM is required.
Youcanndfurtherinformationintheoperatinginstructions"Interface
adapterVEGACONNECT" (Document-ID 32628).
Packaging
Transport
Transport inspection
Storage
Storage and transport
temperature
PLICSCOM
VEGACONNECT

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The VEGADIS 81 is an external display and adjustment unit for VEGA
plics®sensors.
For sensors with double chamber housing the interface adapter
"DISADAPT" is also required for VEGADIS 81.
Youcanndfurtherinformationintheoperatinginstructions"VE-
GADIS81" (Document-ID 43814).
The adapter "DISADAPT" is an accessory part for sensors with dou-
ble chamber housings. It enables the connection of VEGADIS 81 to
the sensor housing via an M12 x 1 plug.
Youcanndfurtherinformationinthesupplementaryinstructions
"AdapterDISADAPT" (Document-ID 45250).
PLICSMOBILE T61 is an external GSM/GPRS radio unit for transmis-
sion of measured values and for remote parameter adjustment of
plics®sensors. Adjustment is carried out via PACTware/DTM and the
integrated USB connection.
Youcanndfurtherinformationinthesupplementaryinstructions
"PLICSMOBILET61" (Document-ID 37700).
PLICSMOBILE is an internal GSM/GPRS radio unit for transmission
ofmeasuredvaluesandforremotecongurationofplics®sensors.
Adjustment is carried out via PACTware/DTM and the integrated USB
connection.
Youcanndfurtherinformationinthesupplementaryinstructions
"PLICSMOBILEGSM/GPRSradiomodule" (Document-ID 36849).
The protective cover protects the sensor housing against soiling and
intense heat from solar radiation.
Youwillndadditionalinformationinthesupplementaryinstructions
manual "Protective cover" (Document-ID 34296).
Screwedangesareavailableindierentversionsaccordingtothe
following standards: DIN 2501, EN 1092-1, BS 10, ASME B 16.5,
JIS B 2210-1984, GOST 12821-80.
Youcanndadditionalinformationinthesupplementaryinstructions
manual "FlangesaccordingtoDIN-EN-ASME-JIS".
For mounting the instrument with plastic horn antenna to a socket,
twoangeversionsareavailable:thecombicompressionangeand
theadapterange
Youcanndadditionalinformationinchapter"Mounting" of this
operating instruction.
A mounting strap is available for mounting the instrument with plastic
horn antenna to the wall or ceiling.
Youcanndadditionalinformationinchapter"Mounting" of this
operating instruction.
VEGADIS 81
DISADAPT
PLICSMOBILE T61
PLICSMOBILE
Protective cap
Flanges
Flanges with plastic horn
antenna
Mounting strap with plas-
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Electronics module "VEGAPULS series 60" is a replacement part for
radarsensorsofVEGAPULSseries60.Adierentversionisavailable
for each type of signal output.
Youcanndfurtherinformationintheoperatinginstructions"Elec-
tronicsmoduleVEGAPULSseries60" (Document-ID 36801).
The supplementary electronics is a replacement part for sensors with
Foundation Fieldbus and double chamber housing.
Youcanndfurtherinformationintheoperatinginstructions"Supple-
mentary electronics for Foundation Fieldbus" (Document-ID 45111).
Electronics module
Supplementary elec-
tronics for Foundation
Fieldbus

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4 Mounting
4.1 General instructions
Protect your instrument against moisture ingress through the following
measures:
• Use the recommended cable (see chapter "Connectingtopower
supply")
• Tighten the cable gland
• Loop the connection cable downward in front of the cable gland
This applies particularly to:
• Outdoor mounting
• Installations in areas where high humidity is expected (e.g. through
cleaning processes)
• Installations on cooled or heated vessels
Make sure that all parts of the instrument exposed to the process are
suitable for the existing process conditions.
These are mainly:
• Active measuring component
• Processtting
• Process seal
Process conditions are particularly:
• Process pressure
• Process temperature
• Chemical properties of the medium
• Abrasionandmechanicalinuences
Youcannddetailedinformationontheprocessconditionsinchapter
"Technicaldata" as well as on the type label.
Metric threads
In the case of instrument housings with metric thread, the cable
glands are screwed in at the factory. They are sealed with plastic
plugs as transport protection.
You have to remove these plugs before electrical connection.
NPT thread
In the case of instrument housings with self-sealing NPT threads, it is
not possible to have the cable entries screwed in at the factory. The
free openings for the cable glands are therefore covered with red dust
protection caps as transport protection.The dust protection caps do
notprovidesucientprotectionagainstmoisture.
Prior to setup you have to replace these protective caps with ap-
proved cable glands or close the openings with suitable blind plugs.
The mounting position and orientation of the sensor must take into ac-
count the limitations in chapter "For your safety", "Radio approval for
USA" "RadioapprovalforCanada" of this operating instructions.
Protection against mois-
ture
Suitability for the process
conditions
Cable glands
Radio license for USA/
Canada

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4.2 Mounting versions, plastic horn antenna
The optional mounting strap allows simple mounting of the instrument
on a wall, ceiling or boom. Especially in the case of open vessels, this
isasimpleandeectivewaytoalignthesensortothesurfaceofthe
bulk solid material.
The following versions are available:
• Length 300 mm
• Length 170 mm
The instrument is normally mounted vertically with a bracket on the
ceiling.
This allows swivelling the sensor up to 180° for optimal orientation
and rotating for optimal connection.
Fig.2:Ceilingmountingviathemountingstrapwithlength300mm
Asanalternativethestrapmountingiscarriedouthorizontallyor
obliquely.
> 200 mm
(7.87")
Fig. 3: Wall mounting horizontally via the mounting strap with length 170 mm
Mounting strap
Mounting strap - Ceiling
mounting
Mounting strap - Wall
mounting

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Fig. 4: Wall mounting with inclined wall via the mounting strap with length
300 mm
Two versions are available for mounting the instrument on a socket:
• Suitable for
•
Combicompressionange
Thecombicompressionangeissuitablefordierentvesselanges
DN 80, ASME 3" and JIS 80. It comes not sealed against the radar
sensorandcanthusonlybeusedunpressurized.Itcanberetrotted
oninstrumentswithsinglechamberhousing,retrottingtoadouble
chamber housing is not possible.
1
Fig.5:Combicompressionange
1 Combicompressionange
Adapterange
TheadapterangeisavailablefromDN100,ASME4"andJIS100.It
is permanently connected with the radar sensor and sealed.
Flange

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3
1
2
Fig.6:Adapterange
1 Connectionscrew
2 Adapterange
3 Process seal
4.3 Mounting preparations, mounting strap
The mounting strap is supplied unassembled (optionally) and must be
screwed to the sensor before setup with three hexagon socket screws
M5 x 10 and spring washers. Max. torque, see chapter "Technical
data".Requiredtools:Allenwrenchsize4.
Therearetwodierentvariantsofscrewingthestraptothesensor,
see following illustration:
1 2
Fig. 7: Mounting strap for screwing to the sensor
1 For angle of inclination in steps
2 Forangleofinclination,innitelyvariable
Depending on the selected variant, the sensor can be rotated in the
strap:
• Single chamber housing
– Angle of inclination in three steps 0°, 90° and 180°
– Angleofinclination180°,innitelyvariable
• Double chamber housing
– Angle of inclination in two steps 0° and 90°
– Angleofinclination90°,innitelyvariable

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4.4 Mounting instructions
Radar sensors for level measurement emit electromagnetic waves.
Thepolarizationisthedirectionoftheelectricalcomponentofthese
waves.
Thepolarizationdirectionismarkedbyanoseonthehousing,see
following drawing:
1
Fig. 8: Position of the polarisation
1 Nose for marking the direction of polarisation
Information:
Whenthehousingisrotated,thedirectionofpolarizationchanges
andhencetheinuenceofthefalseechoonthemeasuredvalue.
Please keep this in mind when mounting or making changes later.
Mount the sensor at least 200 mm (7.874 in) away from the vessel
wall.
200 mm
(7.87
")
Fig. 9: Mounting the radar sensor on the vessel top
If you cannot maintain this distance, you should carry out a false
signal suppression during setup.This applies particularly if buildup on
the vessel wall is expected. In such cases, we recommend repeating
the false signal suppression at a later date with existing buildup.
Theinstrumentshouldnotbemountedtooclosetotheinowing
medium, as the radar signal could be disrupted.
Silowithllingfromtop
Theoptimalmountingpositionisoppositethellingaperture.Toavoid
heavysoiling,thedistancetoanylterordustexhaustershouldbeas
large as possible.
Polarisation
Installation position
Inowingmedium

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Fig.10:Mountingoftheradarsensorwithinowingmedium
Silowithlaterallling
Inbulksolidssiloswithlateralpneumaticllingtheinstrumentshould
notbemountedabovethellingstream,astheradarsignalwillbe
disrupted.Theoptimalmountingpositionistothesideofthelling
aperture.Toavoidheavysoiling,thedistancetoanylterordust
exhauster should be as large as possible.

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Fig.11:Mountingoftheradarsensorwithinowingmedium
Information:
The mounting socket should be as short as possible and its end
rounded.This reduces false echoes from the vessel mounting socket.
Fig. 12: Recommended socket mounting
Ifthemediumhasgoodreectiveproperties,youcanalsomountthe
VEGAPULS 69 on longer sockets. Approximate socket heights are
shown in the following illustration.
Information:
When mounting on longer sockets, we recommend carrying out a
false signal suppression (see chapter "Parameter adjustment").
Type of socket