Vega VEGASON 61 User manual

Quick setup guide
Ultrasonic sensor for continuous level
measurement
VEGASON 61
Probus PA
Document ID: 51857

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Contents
VEGASON 61 • Probus PA
51857-EN-190318
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 Safety label on the instrument .......................................................................................... 4
1.6 EU conformity................................................................................................................... 4
1.7 Fulllment of NAMUR recommendations ......................................................................... 4
1.8 Environmental instructions ............................................................................................... 4
2 Product description ................................................................................................................. 5
2.1 Conguration.................................................................................................................... 5
3 Mounting................................................................................................................................... 6
3.1 Mounting instructions ....................................................................................................... 6
4 Connecting to power supply................................................................................................... 7
4.1 Connection procedure...................................................................................................... 7
4.2 Wiring plan, single chamber housing................................................................................ 8
4.3 Wiring plan, double chamber housing .............................................................................. 8
5 Set up with the display and adjustment module PLICSCOM .............................................. 9
5.1 Insert display and adjustment module.............................................................................. 9
5.2 Setup steps .................................................................................................................... 10
5.3 Menu schematic............................................................................................................. 12
6 Supplement ............................................................................................................................ 14
6.1 Technical data ................................................................................................................ 14
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 in the download area of "www.vega.com".
Operating instructions VEGASON 61 - Probus PA: Document-
ID 29784
Editing status of the quick setup guide: 2019-03-12

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1 For your safety
VEGASON 61 • Probus PA
51857-EN-190318
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
VEGASON 61 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.
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.
1.3 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.Thus dam-
age to property, to persons or environmental contamination can be
caused. Also the protective characteristics of the instrument can be
inuenced.
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.
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. For safety

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1 For your safety
VEGASON 61 • Probus PA
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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 and their meaning read in this oper-
ating instructions manual.
1.5 Safety label on the instrument
The safety approval markings and safety tips on the device must be
observed.
1.6 EU conformity
The device fulls the legal requirements of the applicable EU direc-
tives. By axing the CE marking, we conrm the conformity of the
instrument with these directives.
You can nd the EU conformity declaration on our website under
www.vega.com/downloads.
1.7 Fulllment of 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 21 – Electromagnetic compatibility of equipment
• NE 43 – Signal level for fault information from measuring transduc-
ers
• NE 53 – Compatibility of eld devices and display/adjustment
components
For further information see www.namur.de.
1.8 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.
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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2 Product description
VEGASON 61 • Probus PA
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2 Product description
2.1 Conguration
The type label contains the serial number of the instrument. With it
you can nd the following instrument data on our homepage:
• Instrument type
• Article and serial number device
• Article number, documentation
• Technical data: Approvals, process seal/process temperature,
signal output, voltage supply, protection, protection class
• Data matrix code for VEGA Tools app
• SIL identication (with SIL rating ex works)
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 Data Matrix code on the type label of the instrument or
• Enter the serial number manually in the app
Type label
Serial number

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3 Mounting
VEGASON 61 • Probus PA
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3 Mounting
3.1 Mounting instructions
The reference plane for the measuring range is the lower edge of the
transducer.
Make sure that a minimum distance from the reference plane - the
so-called dead zone, in which measurement is not possible - is
maintained. The exact value of the dead zone is stated in chapter
"Technical data".
1
2
Fig. 1: Minimum distance to the max. level
1 Dead zone
2 Reference plane
Mount the sensor at least 200 mm (7.874 in) away from the vessel
wall.
1
2
> 200 mm
Fig. 2: Mounting on round vessel tops
1 Reference plane
2 Vessel center or symmetry axis
Reference plane for
measuring range
Mounting

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4 Connecting to power supply
VEGASON 61 • Probus PA
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4 Connecting to power supply
4.1 Connection procedure
Proceed as follows:
1. Unscrew the housing lid
2. If a display and adjustment module is installed, remove it by turn-
ing it 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
6. Lift the opening levers of the terminals with a screwdriver (see
following illustration)
7. Insert the wire ends into the open terminals according to the wir-
ing plan
Fig. 3: Connection steps 6 and 7
8. Press down the opening levers of the terminals, you will hear the
terminal spring closing
9. Check the hold of the wires in the terminals by lightly pulling on
them
10. Connect the screen to the internal ground terminal, connect the
external ground terminal to potential equalisation
11. Tighten the compression nut of the cable entry gland. The seal
ring must completely encircle the cable
12. Screw the housing lid back on
The electrical connection is nished.

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4 Connecting to power supply
VEGASON 61 • Probus PA
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4.2 Wiring plan, single chamber housing
I2C
Display
1
12 5678
Fig. 4: Wiring plan - single chamber housing
1 Voltage supply, signal output
4.3 Wiring plan, double chamber housing
I2C
1
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Fig. 5: Wiring plan - double chamber housing
1 Voltage supply, signal output
Wiring plan
Wiring plan

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5 Set up with the display and adjustment module PLICSCOM
VEGASON 61 • Probus PA
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5 Set up with the display and adjustment
module PLICSCOM
5.1 Insert display and adjustment module
The display and adjustment module can be inserted into the sensor
and removed again at any time. It is not necessary to interrupt the
voltage supply.
Proceed as follows:
1. Unscrew the housing lid
2. Place the display and adjustment module in the desired position
on the electronics (you can choose any one of four dierent posi-
tions - each displaced by 90°)
3. Press the display and adjustment module onto the electronics
and turn it to the right until it snaps in
4. 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.
Fig. 6: Insert display and adjustment module
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.
Mount/dismount display
and adjustment module

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5 Set up with the display and adjustment module PLICSCOM
VEGASON 61 • Probus PA
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5.2 Setup steps
1. Go to the menu "Basic adjustment" via the display and adjust-
ment module.
▶Basic adjustment
Display
Diagnostics
Service
Info
2. Carry out the adjustment in the menu items "Min. adjustment" and
"Max. adjustment".
Max. adjustment
100.00 %
=
1.000 m(d)
2.000 m(d)
Min. adjustment
0.00 %
=
5.000 m(d)
4.000 m(d)
3. Select in the menu item "Medium" the medium of your applica-
tion, for example "Aqueous solution".
Medium
Liquid
4. Select in the menu item "Application" the vessel, the application
and the vessel form, for example, "Storage tank".
Vessel form
Storage tank
The sensor measures the distance from the sensor to the product
surface. For indication of the real level, an allocation of the measured
distance to the percentage height must be carried out.
The actual level is then calculated on the basis of these entered
values. At the same time, the operating range of the sensor is limited
from maximum range to the requested range.
Set parameters
Parameter adjustment

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5 Set up with the display and adjustment module PLICSCOM
VEGASON 61 • Probus PA
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100%
0%
1 m
(39.37
")
5 m
(196.9
")
2
1
3
Fig. 7: Parameterisation example, Min./max. adjustment
1 Min. level = max. measuring distance
2 Max. level = min. measuring distance
3 Reference plane
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.
High sockets or vessel installations, such as e. g. struts or agitators as
well as buildup and weld joints on the vessel walls, cause interfering
reections which can impair the measurement. A false echo storage
detects and marks these false echoes, so that they are no longer
taken into account for the level measurement. A false echo memory
should be created with low level so that all potential interfering reec-
tions can be detected.
False signal suppression
Change now?
Proceed as follows:
1. Move from the measured value display to the main menu by
pushing [OK].
2. Select the menu item "Service" with [->] and conrm with [OK].
Now the menu item "False signal suppression" is displayed.
3. Conrm "False signal suppression - Change now" with [OK] and
select in the below menu "Create new". Enter the actual distance
from the sensor to the product surface. All false signals in this
area are detected by the sensor and saved after conrming with
[OK].
Service - False signal
suppression

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5 Set up with the display and adjustment module PLICSCOM
VEGASON 61 • Probus PA
51857-EN-190318
Note:
Check the distance to the product surface, because if an incorrect
(too large) value is entered, the existing level will be saved as a false
signal. The level would then no longer be detectable in this area.
5.3 Menu schematic
Information:
Depending on the version and application, the highlighted menu
windows may not always be available.
Basic adjustment
▶Basic adjustment 1
Display
Diagnostics
Service
Info
Sensor address 1.1
126
Min. adjustment 1.2
000.0 %
=
10.000 m(d)
1.245 m(d)
Max. adjustment 1.3
100.0 %
=
0.000 m(d)
6.789 m(d)
Medium 1.4
Liquid
Vessel form 1.5
Storage tank
Linearisation curve 1.6
Linear
Channel 1.7
PV lin. value
Damping 1.8
0 s
Sensor-TAG 1.9
Sensor
Display
Basic adjustment 2
▶Display
Diagnostics
Service
Info
Displayed value 2.1
PA-Out
Backlight 2.4
Switched o ▼

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5 Set up with the display and adjustment module PLICSCOM
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Diagnostics
Basic adjustment 3
Display
▶Diagnostics
Service
Info
Peak value indicator 3.1
Distance min.: 0.580 m(d)
Dist. max.: 16.785 m(d)
T-min.: 30.6 °C
T-min.: 4.5 °C
Measurement reliability 3.2
36 dB
Sensor status
OK
Curve selection 3.3
Echo curve
Echo curve 3.4
Presentation of the echo
curve
Service
Basic adjustment 4
Display
Diagnostics
▶Service
Info
False signal suppression 4.1
Change now?
Extended setting 4.2
Fast
level change
(> 1 m/min.)
Additional PA value 4.3
Secondary Value 1
Out-Scale-Unit 4.4
Volume
hl
PV-Out-Scale 4.5
0.0 % =
5.0 hl
100.0 % =
5000.0 hl
Simulation 4.6
Start simulation?
Reset 4.7
Reset now?
Unit of measurement 4.8
m(d)
Language 4.9
German
Copy sensor data 4.10
Copy sensor data?
PIN 4.11
Enable?
Info
Basic adjustment 5
Display
Diagnostics
Service
▶Info
Instrument type 5.1
Serial number
12345678
Date of manufacture 5.2
24. March 2015
Software version
3.80
Last change using PC 5.3
10. April 2015
Sensor characteristics 5.4
Display now?

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6 Supplement
VEGASON 61 • Probus PA
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6 Supplement
6.1 Technical data
Note for approved instruments
The technical data in the respective safety instructions are valid for approved instruments (e.g. with
Ex approval). These data can dier from the data listed herein, for example regarding the process
conditions or the voltage supply.
Input variable
Measured variable distance between lower edge of the transducer and
product surface
Measuring range
Ʋ Liquids up to 5 m (16.4 ft)
ƲBulk solids up to 2 m (6.562 ft)
Dead zone 0.25 m (0.82 ft)
Electromechanical data - version IP 66/IP 67 and IP 66/IP 68 (0.2 bar)
Options of the cable entry
Ʋ Cable entry M20 x 1.5; ½ NPT
Ʋ Cable gland M20 x 1.5; ½ NPT
ƲBlind plug M20 x 1.5; ½ NPT
ƲClosing cap ½ NPT
Wire cross-section (spring-loaded terminals)
Ʋ Massive wire, stranded wire 0.2 … 2.5 mm² (AWG 24 … 14)
Ʋ Stranded wire with end sleeve 0.2 … 1.5 mm² (AWG 24 … 16)
Voltage supply
Operating voltage
Ʋ Non-Ex instrument 9 … 32 V DC
Ʋ Ex-ia instrument 9 … 24 V DC
Ʋ Ex-d-ia instrument 16 … 32 V DC
Operating voltage UB with lighting switched on
Ʋ Non-Ex instrument 12 … 32 V DC
Ʋ Ex-ia instrument 12 … 24 V DC
Ʋ Ex-d-ia instrument Lighting not possible
Power supply by DP/PA segment coupler
Max. number of sensors non-Ex/Ex 32/10

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Notes
VEGASON 61 • Probus PA
51857-EN-190318

Printing date:
VEGA Grieshaber KG
Am Hohenstein 113
77761 Schiltach
Germany
51857-EN-190318
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 2019
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