Vega VEGAPULS 6X User manual

Quick setup guide
Radar sensor for continuous level
measurement of liquids and bulk solids
VEGAPULS 6X
Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART
with overvoltage protection
Document ID: 66444

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Contents
VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART
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Contents
1 For your safety ......................................................................................................................... 3
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 Mode of operation - Radar signal ..................................................................................... 4
1.6 Installation and operation in the USA and Canada ........................................................... 4
2 Product description ................................................................................................................. 5
2.1 Conguration.................................................................................................................... 5
3 Mounting................................................................................................................................... 6
3.1 Mounting instructions ....................................................................................................... 6
4 Connecting to power supply................................................................................................... 8
4.1 Connecting....................................................................................................................... 8
4.2 Wiring plan, double chamber housing .............................................................................. 9
5 Set up with the display and adjustment module ................................................................ 10
5.1 Insert display and adjustment module............................................................................ 10
5.2 Parameterization ............................................................................................................ 10
6 Setup with smartphone/tablet (Bluetooth).......................................................................... 17
6.1 Preparations................................................................................................................... 17
6.2 Connecting..................................................................................................................... 17
6.3 Parameterization ............................................................................................................ 18
7 Menu overview ....................................................................................................................... 20
7.1 Display and adjustment module ..................................................................................... 20
8 Supplement ............................................................................................................................ 23
8.1 Technical data ................................................................................................................ 23
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 on our homepage.
Operating instructions VEGAPULS 6X - Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/
HART with overvoltage protection: Document-ID 66442
Editing status of the quick setup guide: 2022-10-19

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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 documentation must be carried out
onlybytrained,qualied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 6X 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.
1.3 Warning about incorrect use
Inappropriate or incorrect use of this product can give rise to applica-
tion-specichazards,e.g.vesseloverllthroughincorrectmounting
or adjustment. Damage to property and persons or environmental
contamination can result. Also, the protective characteristics of the
instrument can be impaired.
1.4 General safety instructions
This is a state-of-the-art instrument complying with all prevailing
regulations and directives. The instrument must only be operated in a
technicallyawlessandreliablecondition.Theoperatorisresponsi-
ble for the trouble-free operation of the instrument. When measuring
aggressive or corrosive media that can cause a dangerous situation
if the instrument malfunctions, the operator has to implement suitable
measures to make sure the instrument is functioning properly.
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.Forsafety
reasons,onlytheaccessoryspeciedbythemanufacturermustbe
used.
To avoid any danger, the safety approval markings and safety tips on
the device must also be observed.
The low transmitting power of the radar sensor is far below the inter-
nationallyapprovedlimits.Nohealthimpairmentsaretobeexpected
with intended use.The band range of the measuring frequency can
be found in chapter " Technical data".

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1 For your safety
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1.5 Mode of operation - Radar signal
Countryspecicsettingsfortheradarsignalsaredeterminedviathe
mode.The operating mode must be set in the operating menu via the
respective operating tool at the beginning of the setup.
Caution:
Operating the device without selecting the relevant mode constitutes
a violation of the regulations of the radio approvals of the respective
country.
1.6 Installation and operation in the USA and
Canada
This information is only valid for USA and Canada. Hence the follow-
ingtextisonlyavailableintheEnglishlanguage.
Installations in the US shall comply with the relevant requirements of
the National Electrical Code (ANSI/NFPA 70).
Installations in Canada shall comply with the relevant requirements of
the Canadian Electrical Code
A Class 2 power supply unit has to be used for the installation in the
USA and Canada.

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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:
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Fig. 1: Layout of the type label (example)
1 Device type, order code, radar frequency
2 Field for approvals, product code
3 Technical data
4 QR-code for VEGA Tools app
5 Reminder to observe the instrument documentation
6 Field for conformity logos
The type label contains also the serial number of the instrument. With
ityoucanndthefollowinginstrumentdataonourhomepage:
• Product information
• Deviceconguration
• Related documentation
• Further documents
Move to " www.vega.com"andenterinthesearcheldtheserial
number of your instrument.
Alternatively, you can access the data via your smartphone:
• Download the VEGA Tools app from the " Apple App Store" or the
" Google Play Store"
• Scan the QR-code on the type label of the device or
• Enter the serial number manually in the app
Type label
Serial number - Instru-
ment search

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3 Mounting
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3 Mounting
3.1 Mounting instructions
Radar sensors for level measurement emit electromagnetic waves.
The polarisation is the direction of the electrical share of these waves.
Itisidentiablebyamarkonthehousing,seethefollowingdrawing:
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Fig. 2: Position of the polarisation
1 Nose for marking the direction of polarisation
Turningthehousingchangesthepolarisationandthusalsotheeect
of false echoes on the measured value.
Note:
Therefore, pay attention to the position of the polarisation when
mountingorwhenmakingsubsequentchanges.Fixthehousingto
prevent a change in the metrological properties (see chapter " Hous-
ing features").
When mounting the device, keep a distance of at least 200 mm
(7.874 in) from the vessel wall. If the device is installed in the center
of dished or round vessel tops, multiple echoes can arise. However,
these can be suppressed by an appropriate adjustment (see chapter
" Setup").
Note:
If you cannot maintain this distance, you should carry out a false
signal suppression during setup. This applies especially if buildup on
thevesselwallistobeexpected.1)
> 200 mm
(7.87
")
Fig. 3: Mounting of the radar sensor on round vessel tops
In vessels with conical bottom it can be advantageous to mount the
device in the centre of the vessel, as measurement is then possible
down to the bottom.
Polarisation
Mounting position -
liquids
1) In this case, it is recommended to repeat the false signal suppression at a
latertimewithexistingbuildup.

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Fig. 4: Mounting of the radar sensor on vessels with conical bottom
Mount the instrument at least 200 mm (7.874 in) away from the vessel
wall.
200 mm
(7.87
")
Fig. 5: Mounting the radar sensor on the vessel top
Note:
If you cannot maintain this distance, you should carry out a false
signal suppression during setup. This applies especially if buildup on
thevesselwallistobeexpected.2)
Mounting position - bulk
solids
2) In this case, it is recommended to repeat the false signal suppression at a
latertimewithexistingbuildup.

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4 Connecting to power supply
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4 Connecting to power supply
4.1 Connecting
The voltage supply and signal output are connected via the spring-
loaded terminals in the housing.
Connection to the display and adjustment module or to the interface
adapter is carried out via contact pins in the housing.
Proceed as follows:
1. Unscrew the housing lid
2. If a display and adjustment module is installed, remove it by turn-
ing it slightly 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
Fig. 6: Connection steps 5 and 6
6. Insert the wire ends into the terminals according to the wiring plan
Note:
Fixedconductorsandexibleconductorswithferrulescanbe
inserteddirectlyintotheterminalopenings.Inthecaseofexible
conductors for opening the terminals, use a screwdriver (3 mm blade
width) to push the actuator lever away from the terminal opening.
When released, the terminals are closed again.
7. Check the hold of the wires in the terminals by lightly pulling on
them
8. Connect the shielding to the internal ground terminal, connect the
externalgroundterminaltopotentialequalisation
9. Tighten the compression nut of the cable entry gland. The seal
ring must completely encircle the cable
10. Reinsert the display and adjustment module, if one was installed
11. Screw the housing lid back on
Theelectricalconnectionisnished.
Connection technology
Connection procedure

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4 Connecting to power supply
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4.2 Wiring plan, double chamber housing
Thefollowingillustrationsapplytothenon-ExaswellastotheEx-ia
version.
5678
4...20mA Display
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+ ( ) (-)
2
1 1
Fig. 7: Electronics compartment - double chamber housing
1 Internal connection to the connection compartment
2 For display and adjustment module or interface adapter
2
3
4
1
5678
4...20mA Display
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+ ( ) (-)
Fig. 8: Connection compartment - double chamber housing
1 Voltage supply, signal output
2 For display and adjustment module or interface adapter
3 For external display and adjustment unit
4 Ground terminal for connection of the cable screening
Electronics compartment
Connection compartment

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module
5.1 Insert display and adjustment module
The display and adjustment module can be inserted into the sensor
andremovedagainatanytime.Youcanchooseanyoneoffourdier-
ent positions - each displaced by 90°. It is not necessary to interrupt
the power supply.
Proceed as follows:
1. Unscrew the housing lid
2. Place the display and adjustment module on the electronics in the
desired position and turn it to the right until it snaps in.
3. 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.
1 2
Fig. 9: Installing the display and adjustment module in the double chamber
housing
1 In the electronics compartment
2 In the connection compartment
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.
5.2 Parameterization
5.2.1 Lock/Unlock adjustment
In this menu item you safeguard the sensor parameters against unau-
thorizedorunintentionalmodications.
Information:
The non-SIL version of the device is delivered in the unlocked state
and can be locked if required.
Lock/Unlock adjustment
(non-SIL)

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When the adjustment is blocked, only the following adjustment func-
tions are possible without entering the device code:
• Select menu items and show data
• Read data from the sensor into the display and adjustment module
Caution:
When the adjustment is blocked, the adjustment via PACTware/DTM
and other systems is also blocked.
Releasing the sensor adjustment is also possible in any menu item by
entering the device code.
In this menu item you safeguard the sensor parameters against unau-
thorizedorunintentionalmodications.
Information:
The SIL version of the device is delivered in locket state.
Safe parameterization:
To avoid possible errors during parameterization in a non-safe user
environment,avericationprocedureisusedthatmakesitpossible
to detect parameterization errors reliably. For this, safety-relevant
parametersmustbeveriedbeforetheyarestoredinthedevice.In
normal operating condition, the instrument is also locked against
parameter changes through unauthorized access.
Information:
If the device code has been changed and forgotten, the enclosed
information sheet " Access Protection" provides an emergency device
code.
Character string comparison and serial number:
Yoursthavetocarryoutthecharacterstringcomparison.Thisis
used to check the character respresentation.
Lock/Unlock adjustment
(SIL)

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Conrmifthetwocharacterstringsareidentical.Thevericationtexts
are provided in German and in the case of all other menu languages,
in English.
Afterwardsyouconrmthattheserialnumberofyourinstrumentwas
carried over correctly. This is used to check device communication.
Inthenextstep,theinstrumentchecksthedataofthemeasurement
and decides by means of the evaluation results if a functions test
is required. If a function test is necessary, the following message is
displayed.
In this case, you have to carry out a function test.
Function test:
During a function test, you have to test the safety function of the
instrument in the vessel with the original medium.
Youcanndthedetailedsequenceofthefunctiontestinchapter"
Functional safety (SIL)" of the operating instructions.
Verify parameter:
Allsafety-relevantparametersmustbeveriedafterachange.After
thefunctiontest,allmodied,safety-relevantparameterswillbe
listed.Conrmthemodiedvaluesoneaftertheother.
If the described process of parameter adjustment was run through
completely and correctly, the instrument will be locked and hence
ready for operation.
Otherwise the instrument remains in the released and hence unsafe
condition.
Note:
When the adjustment is blocked, the adjustment via PACTware/DTM
and other systems is also blocked.

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5.2.2 Setup
Thismenuitemallowsyoutoadaptthesensortothedierentmeas-
uring conditions of the media " Liquid" or " Bulk solid".
The corresponding application is selected in the following menu item
" Application".
Through this selection the operating range of the sensor is adapted
to the vessel height. Hence the measurement reliability is increased
considerablyunderdierentbasicconditions.
Note:
Regardless of this, the min. adjustment must also be carried out (see
following section).
Since the radar sensor is a distance measuring instrument, it is the
distance from the sensor to the medium surface that is measured.To
indicate the actual level, the measured distance must be assigned to
acertainheightpercentage(min./max.adjustment).
During adjustment, enter the respective measuring distance when the
vesselisfullandempty(seethefollowingexamples):
Liquids:
100%
0%
0,5 m
(19.68
")
5 m
(196.9
")
2
1
3
Fig. 10: Parameterisation example min./max. adjustment - liquids
1 Min. level = max. meas. distance (distance B)
2 Max. level = min. meas. distance (distance A)
3 Reference plane
Type of medium
Vessel height
Adjustment

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Bulk solids:
2
1
3
100%
0%
1 m
(39.37
")
35 m
(1378
")
Fig. 11: Parameterisation example min./max. adjustment - bulk solids
1 Min. level = max. meas. distance (distance B)
2 Max. level = min. meas. distance (distance A)
3 Reference plane
Ifthesevaluesarenotknown,andadjustmentcanforexamplebe
carried out with the distances of 10 % and 90 %.
Thestartingpointforthesedistancespecicationsisalwaystherefer-
enceplane,e.g.thesealingsurfaceofthethreadorange.Informa-
tion on the reference plane can be found in the chapters " Mounting
instructions" resp. " Technical data".Theactualllingheightisthen
calculated on the basis of these entries.
The actual product level during this adjustment is not important,
becausethemin./max.adjustmentisalwayscarriedoutwithout
changing the product level.These settings can be made ahead of
time without the instrument having to be installed.
Proceed as follows:
1. Select with [->]themenuitemDistanceA(max.value)andcon-
rmwith[OK].
2. Edit the distance value with [OK] and set the cursor to the re-
quested position with [->].
3. Adjust the requested distance value for 100 % with [+] and store
with [OK].
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4. Move with [ESC] and [->] to the min. adjustment
Proceed as follows:
1. Select with [->] the menu item " Distance B (min. value)" and
conrmwith[OK].
2. Edit the distance value with [OK] and set the cursor to the re-
quested position with [->].
3. Set the requested distance value for 0 % (e.g. distance from the
sensor up to the vessel bottom) with [+] and save with [OK]. The
cursor now jumps to the distance value.
5.2.3 Extended settings
This menu item contains operational settings of the sensor.
Mode:
Countryspecicsettingsfortheradarsignalsaredeterminedviathe
operating mode.
• Mode 1: EU, Albania, Andorra, Azerbaijan, Australia, Belarus, Bos-
nia and Herzegovina, Canada, Liechtenstein, Moldavia, Monaco,
Montenegro, New Zealand, Northern Macedonia, Norway, San
Marino, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United
Kingdom, USA
• Mode of operation 2: Brazil, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand
• Mode of operation 3: India, Malaysia, South Africa
• Mode of operation 4: Russia, Kazakhstan
Note:
Depending on the operating mode, metrological properties of the
device can change (see chapter " Technical data, input variable").
Voltage supply:
The power supply determines whether the sensor is in operation
permanently or only in accordance with certain requirements.
Distance B (min. value)
Mode

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5.2.4 Reset
During a reset, parameter settings made by the user are reset to the
valuesofthefactorysettings.Youcannedthevaluesinchapter"
Menu overview".
Information:
The language and Bluetooth access code are not reset, a currently
running simulation however is aborted.
Reset - Factory settings:
• Restoringthefactoryandorder-specicparametersettings
• Resetting a user-set measuring range to the recommended meas-
uring range (see chapter " Technical data")
• Deleting a created false signal suppression, a user-programmable
linearisation curve as well as the measured value and echo curve
memory 3)
Reset - Restart:
Isusedtorestartthedevicewithoutswitchingothesupplyvoltage.
Note:
For the duration of the reset, the device changes its behaviour from
the normal measuring operation.Therefore, observe the following for
downstream systems:
• The current output outputs the set false signal
• The Asset-Management function outputs the message " Mainte-
nance" aus
Reset
3) The event and parameter change memories are maintained.

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6 Setup with smartphone/tablet (Bluetooth)
6.1 Preparations
Make sure that your smartphone/tablet meets the following system
requirements:
• Operating system: iOS 8 or newer
• Operating system: Android 5.1 or newer
• Bluetooth 4.0 LE or newer
Download the VEGA Tools app from the " Apple App Store", " Goog-
le Play Store" or " Baidu Store" to your smartphone or tablet.
Make sure that the Bluetooth function of the display and adjustment
module is activated. For this, the switch on the bottom side must be
set to " On".
Factory setting is " On".
1
On
O
Fig. 12: Activate Bluetooth
1 Switch
On = Bluetooth active
O = Bluetooth not active
6.2 Connecting
Start the adjustment app and select the function " Setup". The smart-
phone/tablet searches automatically for Bluetooth-capable instru-
ments in the area.
The message " Connecting …" is displayed.
The devices found are listed and the search is automatically contin-
ued.
Select the requested instrument in the device list.
Whenestablishingtheconnectionforthersttime,theoperatingtool
andthesensormustauthenticateeachother.Aftertherstcorrect
authentication, each subsequent connection is made without a new
authentication query.
System requirements
Connecting
Authenticate

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Forauthentication,enterthe6-digitBluetoothaccesscodeinthenext
menuwindow.Youcanndthecodeontheinformationsheet"Pins
and Codes" in the device packaging.
Fig. 13: Enter Bluetooth access code
Note:
If an incorrect code is entered, the code can only be entered again
after a delay time.This time gets longer after each incorrect entry.
The message " Waiting for authentication" is displayed on the smart-
phone/tablet.
After connection, the sensor adjustment menu is displayed on the
respective adjustment tool.
If the Bluetooth connection is interrupted, e.g. due to a too large
distance between the two devices, this is displayed on the adjustment
tool. The message disappears when the connection is restored.
Parameter adjustment of the device is only possible if the parameter
protection is deactivated. When delivered, parameter protection is
deactivated by default and can be activated at any time.
It is recommended to enter a personal 6-digit device code.To do this,
go to menu " Extended functions", " Access protection", menu item "
Protection of the parameter adjustment".
6.3 Parameterization
The sensor adjustment menu is divided into two areas, which are
arrangednexttoeachotheroronebelowtheother,dependingonthe
adjustment tool.
• Navigation section
• Menu item display
The selected menu item can be recognized by the colour change.
Enter Bluetooth access
code
Connected
Change device code
Enter parameters

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6 Setup with smartphone/tablet (Bluetooth)
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Fig. 14: Example of an app view - Setup measured values
Entertherequestedparametersandconrmviathekeyboardorthe
editingeld.Thesettingsarethenactiveinthesensor.
Close the app to terminate connection.

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7 Menu overview
VEGAPULS 6X • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART
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7 Menu overview
7.1 Display and adjustment module
Setup
Menu item Parameter Selection Default setting
Measurement loop
name
Sensor
Distance unit Distance unit mm, m, in, ft m
Type of medium Type of medium Liquid Liquid 4)
Bulk solid Bulk solid 5)
Application Application - liquid Storage tank, agitator tank, dosing tank,
standpipe, tank/collection basin, plastic
tank (measurement through tank top), mo-
bile plastic tank (IBC), level measurement in
waters,owmeasurementume/overow,
pump station/pump shaft, combined sewer
overow,demonstration
Storage tank 6)
Application - bulk
solid
Silo, bunker, crusher, heap, demonstration Silo 7)
Vessel height Recommended
meas. range, see
chapter " Technical
data"
DistanceA(max.
value)
Max.value Max.adjustment
100 % corresponds
to 0,000 m
Distance B (min.
value)
Min. value Min. adjustment
0 % corresponds to
120,000 m
Extended settings
Menu item Parameter Selection Default setting
Temperature unit °C, °F, K °C
Damping Integration time 0 … 999 s 0 s
4) Plastichornantenna,threadwithintegratedantennasystem,angewith
encapsulated antenna system
5) Flange with lens antenna
6) Plastichornantenna,threadwithintegratedantennasystem,angewith
encapsulated antenna system
7) Flange with lens antenna