Vega VEGAPULS 69 User manual

Operating Instructions
Radar sensor for continuous level
measurement of bulk solids
VEGAPULS 69
4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire
Document ID: 47247

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Contents
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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 Environmental instructions ............................................................................................... 6
3 Product description
3.1 Conguration.................................................................................................................... 8
3.2 Principle of operation........................................................................................................ 9
3.3 Packaging, transport and storage................................................................................... 10
3.4 Accessories and replacement parts ............................................................................... 10
4 Mounting
4.1 General instructions ....................................................................................................... 13
4.2 Mounting versions, plastic horn antenna ........................................................................ 13
4.3 Mounting preparations, mounting strap.......................................................................... 16
4.4 Mounting instructions ..................................................................................................... 17
5 Connecting to power supply
5.1 Preparing the connection ............................................................................................... 28
5.2 Connecting..................................................................................................................... 29
5.3 Wiring plan, single chamber housing.............................................................................. 30
5.4 Wiring plan, double chamber housing ............................................................................ 31
5.5 Double chamber housing Ex d ....................................................................................... 33
5.6 Wiring plan, double chamber housing Ex d ia ................................................................ 34
5.7 Double chamber housing with DIS-ADAPT .................................................................... 36
5.8 Wiring plan - version IP 66/IP 68, 1 bar........................................................................... 37
5.9 Switch-on phase............................................................................................................. 37
6 Set up with the display and adjustment module
6.1 Insert display and adjustment module............................................................................ 38
6.2 Adjustment system......................................................................................................... 39
6.3 Measured value indication - Selection national language............................................... 40
6.4 Parameter adjustment - Quick setup .............................................................................. 41
6.5 Parameter adjustment - Extended adjustment................................................................ 42
6.6 Saving the parameter adjustment data........................................................................... 56
7 Setup with PACTware
7.1 Connect the PC.............................................................................................................. 58
7.2 Parameter adjustment .................................................................................................... 59
7.3 Saving the parameter adjustment data........................................................................... 60
8 Set up with other systems

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8.1 DD adjustment programs ............................................................................................... 61
8.2 Field Communicator 375, 475 ........................................................................................ 61
9 Diagnosis, asset management and service
9.1 Maintenance .................................................................................................................. 62
9.2 Measured value and event memory ............................................................................... 62
9.3 Asset Management function........................................................................................... 63
9.4 Rectify faults................................................................................................................... 67
9.5 Exchanging the electronics module................................................................................ 70
9.6 Software update ............................................................................................................. 71
9.7 How to proceed if a repair is needed.............................................................................. 71
10 Dismount
10.1 Dismounting steps.......................................................................................................... 72
10.2 Disposal ......................................................................................................................... 72
11 Supplement
11.1 Technical data ................................................................................................................ 73
11.2 Radio astronomy stations............................................................................................... 82
11.3 Dimensions .................................................................................................................... 82
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:2015-01-28

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1 About this document
VEGAPULS 69 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire
47247-EN-150211
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.
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, there is
no danger to health.

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2.5 CE conformity
Thedevicefullls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.
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lls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
• NE107–Self-monitoringanddiagnosisofelddevices
For further information see www.namur.de.
2.7 Radio license for Europe
The instrument meets the LPR (Level Probing Radar) radio standard
EN 302729-1/2.
It is approved for unrestricted use inside and outside of closed ves-
sels in countries of the EU and EFTA that have implemented this
standard.
For operation outside of closed vessels, the following conditions must
befullled:
• Theinstallationmustbecarriedoutbytrainedqualiedpersonnel
• The instrument must be stationary mounted and the antenna
directed vertically downward
• The mounting location must be at least 4 km away from the 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withtherespectiveradioastronomystationsin
chapter "Supplement".
2.8 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.

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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
3.1 Conguration
Thetypelabelcontainsthemostimportantdataforidenticationand
use of the instrument:
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15
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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 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:
Type label
Serial number - Instru-
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• 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 from 1.0.0
• Software version from 1.0.1
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 "Software & Documents", containing
– Operating instructions
– Safety instructions
– PACTware/DTM-Collection
– Driver software
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 wide measuring ranges.
Itisidealforuseinhigh,slendersilos,withpoorlyreectingbulk
solidssuchasyash,plasticgranulesorwoodchipsaswellasstrong
falsereectionsfrominternalinstallations.Thisismadepossible
through the functional principle, a distance measurement through
frequency shifting with a particularly 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 via its antenna.This
signal is frequency modulated with a sawtooth form.The emitted
signalisreectedbythemediumandreceivedbytheantennaasan
echo.
Scope of this operating
instructions manual
Scope of delivery
Application area
Functional principle

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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
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 or the external display and adjustment unit 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
Packaging
Transport
Transport inspection
Storage
Storage and transport
temperature
PLICSCOM
VEGACONNECT