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
VEGAPULS 69 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire
47247-EN-150211
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
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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.