Vega VEGAPULS 69 User manual

Operating Instructions
Process assembly
VEGAPULS 69
Document ID: 50714

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Contents
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Contents
1 About this document
1.1 Function ........................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Target group ..................................................................................................................... 3
1.3 Symbols used................................................................................................................... 3
2 For your safety
2.1 Authorised personnel ....................................................................................................... 4
2.2 Appropriate use................................................................................................................ 4
2.3 Environmental instructions ............................................................................................... 4
3 Product description
3.1 Conguration.................................................................................................................... 5
3.2 Principle of operation........................................................................................................ 5
3.3 Packaging, transport and storage..................................................................................... 5
4 Mounting
4.1 Mounting preparations ..................................................................................................... 7
4.2 Dismounting steps previous process component............................................................. 7
4.3 Mounting steps new process component ......................................................................... 9
5 Setup
5.1 Setup.............................................................................................................................. 10
6 Maintenance
6.1 How to proceed if a repair is necessary.......................................................................... 11
7 Dismount
7.1 Dismounting steps.......................................................................................................... 12
7.2 Disposal ......................................................................................................................... 12
8 Supplement
8.1 Technical data ................................................................................................................ 13
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: 2015-08-21

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1 About this document
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1 About this document
1.1 Function
This operating instructions manual has all the information you need
for quick mounting and setup of a replacement module. Please read
this manual before you start setup.
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.
SIL applications
This symbol indicates instructions for functional safety which must be
taken into account particularly for safety-relevant 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.

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2 For your safety
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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
Electronics module, emitting electronics, housing or process compo-
nents are replacement components for existing sensors.
2.3 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llthisobligationbyobservingtheenvironmental
instructions in this manual:
• Chapter "Packaging, transport and storage"
• Chapter "Disposal"

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3 Product description
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3 Product description
3.1 Conguration
The scope of delivery encompasses:
• Process assembly
• Documentation
– This operating instructions manual
The process component consists of the antenna system and the con-
nection piece to the electronics housing.
Theantennasystemisavailableindierentversions.
1 2
Fig. 1: Versions of the antenna system
1 Metal-jacketed lens antenna
2 Plastic horn antenna
3.2 Principle of operation
The process component is suitable as replacement unit for the follow-
ing sensors:
• Radar sensor VEGAPULS 69
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.
Scope of delivery
Constituent parts
Area of application
Packaging
Transport

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3 Product description
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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 %
Transport inspection
Storage
Storage and transport
temperature

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4 Mounting
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4 Mounting
4.1 Mounting preparations
The following tools are required for dismounting the existing and
mounting the new process component:
• Torx screwdriver, size T 10
• Flat-headed screwdriver, size 4
• Screwdriver for recessed head screws, size 1
• pliers for locking ring (version axle)
4.2 Dismounting steps previous process
component
First of all the electronics module is dismounted and the housing
removed.
The electronics module is located in the electronics compartment.
The below illustrations show the respective position of the electronics
compartment in a single or double chamber housing.
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Fig. 2: Single chamber housing
1 Position of the electronics compartment
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Fig. 3: Double chamber housing
1 Position of the electronics compartment
Proceed as follows:
1. Switchopowersupply
2. Unscrew the lid of the electronics compartment
3. Disconnect the connection cables according to the operating
instructions manual of the respective sensor
4. Loosen the two holding screws with the screwdriver (Torx size
T 10 or slotted screwdriver size 4)
Tools
Dismounting the elec-
tronics module

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4 Mounting
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Fig. 4: Loosen the holding screws
1 Electronics module
2 Screws (2 pcs.)
5. Pull the electronics out by holding the plastic strap.
Proceed as follows:
1. Loosen the screws of the check angle and the locking ring with a
Phillips screwdriver size 1
2
1
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Fig. 5: Position of the screws and locking ring on the example of the plastic
housing
1 Screw check angle
2 Screw locking ring
3 Retaining ring
2. Open the locking ring with the pliers and remove it
3. With Aluminium double chamber or stainless steel housing
tightenthelockingscrewonthesocketwithaatheadscrew-
driver size 4
Remove the housing

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4 Mounting
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Fig. 6: Double chamber housing
1 Position of the screw
4. Remove the housing
4.3 Mounting steps new process component
1. Place the housing onto the new process component.
2. With Aluminium double chamber or stainless steel housing:
tightenthelockingscrewonthesocketwithaatheadscrew-
driver size 4
3. Tighten the screws of the limit angle and the locking ring with a
Phillips screwdriver size 1
4. Insert the locking ring with the pliers
5. Insert the electronics module carefully.
6. Tighten the two holding screws with a screwdriver (Torx size T 10
or slot size 4)
7. Connect the connection cables according to the operating in-
structions manual of the respective sensor
8. Screw the housing lid back on
Theprocesscomponentexchangeisnished.
For Ex applications, the process component exchange must be docu-
mented in general, internally.

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5 Setup
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5 Setup
5.1 Setup
Setup is carried out according to the operating instructions manual of
the respective sensor.

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6 Maintenance
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6 Maintenance
6.1 How to proceed if a repair is necessary
Youcanndaninstrumentreturnformaswellasdetailedinfor-
mation of the procedure in the download area on our homepage:
www.vega.com.
By doing this you help us carry out the repair quickly and without hav-
ing to call back for needed information.
If a repair is necessary, please proceed as follows:
• Printandlloutoneformperinstrument
• Clean the instrument and pack it damage-proof
• Attach the completed form and, if need be, also a safety data
sheet outside on the packaging
• Please contact the agency serving you to get the address for
thereturnshipment.Youcanndtheagencyonourhomepage
www.vega.com.

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7 Dismount
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7 Dismount
7.1 Dismounting steps
Warning:
Before dismounting, be aware of dangerous process conditions such
as e.g. pressure in the vessel or pipeline, high temperatures, cor-
rosive or toxic products etc.
Take note of chapters "Mounting" and "Connecting to power supply"
and carry out the listed steps in reverse order.
7.2 Disposal
The replacement module consists of materials which can be recycled
by specialised recycling companies. We have purposely designed the
electronic modules to be easily separable.
WEEE directive 2002/96/EG
This instrument is not subject to the WEEE directive 2002/96/EG
and the respective national laws (in Germany e.g. ElektroG). Pass
the instrument directly on to a specialised recycling company and do
not use the municipal collecting points.These may be used only for
privately used products according to the WEEE directive.
Correctdisposalavoidsnegativeeectsonhumansandtheenviron-
ment and ensures recycling of useful raw materials.
Materials: see chapter "Technical data"
If you have no way to dispose of the replacement module properly,
please contact us concerning return and disposal.

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8 Supplement
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8 Supplement
8.1 Technical data
Technical data
are stated in the operating instructions manual of the respective sensor.

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Notes
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Printing date:
VEGA Grieshaber KG
Am Hohenstein 113
77761 Schiltach
Germany
50714-EN-150903
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 2015
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