Vega VEGASON 61 User manual

Operating Instructions
Ultrasonic sensor for continuous level
measurement
VEGASON 61
Probus PA
Document ID: 28784

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Contents
VEGASON 61 • Probus PA
28784-EN-221130
Contents
1 About this document ............................................................................................................... 4
1.1 Function ........................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Target group ..................................................................................................................... 4
1.3 Symbols used................................................................................................................... 4
2 For your safety ......................................................................................................................... 5
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 EU conformity................................................................................................................... 5
2.6 Fulllment of NAMUR recommendations ......................................................................... 6
2.7 Installation and operation in the USA and Canada ........................................................... 6
2.8 Environmental instructions ............................................................................................... 6
3 Product description ................................................................................................................. 7
3.1 Conguration.................................................................................................................... 7
3.2 Principle of operation........................................................................................................ 8
3.3 Packaging, transport and storage..................................................................................... 9
3.4 Accessories and replacement parts ................................................................................. 9
4 Mounting................................................................................................................................. 11
4.1 General instructions ....................................................................................................... 11
4.2 Housing features............................................................................................................ 12
4.3 Mounting instructions ..................................................................................................... 15
5 Connecting to power supply................................................................................................. 22
5.1 Preparing the connection ............................................................................................... 22
5.2 Connection procedure.................................................................................................... 23
5.3 Wiring plan, single chamber housing.............................................................................. 24
5.4 Wiring plan, double chamber housing ............................................................................ 25
5.5 Wiring plan - version IP66/IP68, 1 bar ............................................................................ 27
5.6 Switch-on phase............................................................................................................. 27
6 Set up with the display and adjustment module PLICSCOM ............................................ 28
6.1 Insert display and adjustment module............................................................................ 28
6.2 Adjustment system......................................................................................................... 29
6.3 Setup steps .................................................................................................................... 29
6.4 Menu schematic............................................................................................................. 41
6.5 Saving the parameterisation data................................................................................... 44
7 Set up with PACTware and other adjustment programs .................................................... 45
7.1 Connect the PC via VEGACONNECT ............................................................................ 45
7.2 Parameter adjustment with PACTware............................................................................ 46
7.3 Parameter adjustment with PDM.................................................................................... 47
7.4 Saving the parameterisation data................................................................................... 47
8 Maintenanceandfaultrectication...................................................................................... 48
8.1 Maintenance .................................................................................................................. 48
8.2 Rectify faults................................................................................................................... 48
8.3 Exchanging the electronics module................................................................................ 49
8.4 Software update............................................................................................................. 50

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8.5 How to proceed if a repair is necessary.......................................................................... 50
9 Dismount................................................................................................................................. 51
9.1 Dismounting steps.......................................................................................................... 51
9.2 Disposal ......................................................................................................................... 51
10 Supplement ............................................................................................................................ 52
10.1 Technical data ................................................................................................................ 52
10.2 Device communication Probus PA................................................................................ 56
10.3 Dimensions .................................................................................................................... 60
10.4 Industrial property rights................................................................................................. 63
10.5 Trademark ...................................................................................................................... 63
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.
Editing status: 2022-11-24

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1 About this document
VEGASON 61 • Probus PA
28784-EN-221130
1 About this document
1.1 Function
This instruction provides all the information you need for mounting,
connection and setup as well as important instructions for mainte-
nance, fault rectication, the exchange of parts and the safety of the
user. Please read this information 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 personnel.
The contents of this manual must be made available to the qualied
personnel and implemented.
1.3 Symbols used
Document ID
This symbol on the front page of this instruction refers to the Docu-
ment ID. By entering the Document ID on www.vega.com you will
reach the document download.
Information, note, tip: This symbol indicates helpful additional infor-
mation and tips for successful work.
Note: This symbol indicates notes to prevent failures, malfunctions,
damage to devices or plants.
Caution: Non-observance of the information marked with this symbol
may result in personal injury.
Warning: Non-observance of the information marked with this symbol
may result in serious or fatal personal injury.
Danger: Non-observance of the information marked with this symbol
results in serious or fatal personal injury.
Ex applications
This symbol indicates special instructions for Ex applications.
• List
The dot set in front indicates a list with no implied sequence.
1 Sequence of actions
Numbers set in front indicate successive steps in a procedure.
Disposal
This symbol indicates special instructions for disposal.

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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 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.
2.2 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.
2.3 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.
2.4 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.
2.5 EU conformity
The device complies with the legal requirements of the applicable
country-specic directives or technical regulations. We conrm con-
formity with the corresponding labelling.

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2 For your safety
VEGASON 61 • Probus PA
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The corresponding conformity declarations can be found on our
homepage.
2.6 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: 2012 – 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.
2.7 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.
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.
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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3 Product description
VEGASON 61 • Probus PA
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3 Product description
3.1 Conguration
The scope of delivery encompasses:
• Ultrasonic sensor
• Documentation
– Quick setup guide VEGASON 61
– Instructions for optional instrument features
– Ex-specic " Safety instructions" (with Ex versions)
– If necessary, further certicates
Information:
Optional instrument features are also described in this operating
instructions manual. The respective scope of delivery results from the
order specication.
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Fig. 1: VEGASON 61, version with plastic housing
1 Housing cover with integrated PLICSCOM (optional)
2 Housing with electronics, optionally available with plug connector
3 Processttingwithtransducer
The VEGASON 61 consists of the components:
• Transducer with integrated temperature sensor
• Housing with electronics, optionally available with plug connector
• Housing cover, optionally available with display and adjustment
module PLICSCOM
The components are available in dierent versions.
The type label contains the most important data for identication and
use of the instrument:
• Instrument type
• Article and serial number device
• Article numbers, documentation
Scope of delivery
Constituent parts
Type label

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3 Product description
VEGASON 61 • Probus PA
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• Technical data: For example approvals, process temperature,
process tting/material, signal output, voltage supply, protection
• SIL identication (with SIL rating ex works)
With the serial number, you can access the delivery data of the instru-
ment via " www.vega.com", " Search". You can nd the serial number
on the inside of the instrument as well as on the type label on the
outside.
This instruction manual applies to the following instrument versions:
• Hardware version from 2.0.0
• Software version from 3.90
3.2 Principle of operation
VEGASON 61 is an ultrasonic sensor for continuous level measure-
ment. It is suitable for liquids and solids in virtually all industries,
particularly in the water and waste water industry.
The transducer of the ultrasonic sensor transmits short ultrasonic
pulses to the measured product. These pulses are reected by
medium surface and received back by the transducer as echoes.
The running time of the ultrasonic pulses from emission to reception
is proportional to the distance and hence the level. The determined
level is converted into an appropriate output signal and outputted as
measured value.
Power supply via the Probus DP/PA segment coupler or VEGALOG
571 EP cards. A two-wire cable according to Probus specication
serves as carrier of both power and digital data transmission for
multiple sensors. The instrument prole of VEGASON 61 corresponds
to prole specication version 3.0.
The backlight of the display and adjustment module is powered by the
sensor. Prerequisite is a certain level of operating voltage.
The data for power supply are specied in chapter " Technical data".
The optional heating requires its own operating voltage. You can nd
further details in the supplementary instructions manual " Heating for
display and adjustment module".
This function is generally not available for approved instruments.
The GSD (instrument master les) and bitmap les necessary for
planning your Probus-DP-(PA) communication network are available
from the download section on the VEGA homepage www.vega.com.
There you can also nd the appropriate certicates. In a PDM envi-
ronment, an EDD (Electronic Device Description) is also required
to enable the full range of sensor functions (also available as a
download).A CD with the appropriate les can be ordered via e-mail
under [e-mail] or by phone from one of the VEGA agencies
under the order number "DRIVER.S".
Scope of this instruction
Application area
Functional principle
Power supply and bus
communication
GSD/EDD

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3 Product description
VEGASON 61 • Probus PA
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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 moisture 20 … 85 %
With instrument weights of more than 18 kg (39.68 lbs) suitable and
approved equipment must be used for lifting and carrying.
3.4 Accessories and replacement parts
The display and adjustment module is used for measured value indi-
cation, adjustment and diagnosis.
The integrated Bluetooth module (optional) enables wireless adjust-
ment via standard adjustment devices.
The interface adapter VEGACONNECT enables the connection of
communication-capable instruments to the USB interface of a PC.
The VEGADIS 81 is an external display and adjustment unit for VEGA
plics®sensors.
The protective cover protects the sensor housing against soiling and
intense heat from solar radiation.
Packaging
Transport
Transport inspection
Storage
Storage and transport
temperature
Lifting and carrying
Display and adjustment
module
VEGACONNECT
VEGADIS 81
Protective cover

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3 Product description
VEGASON 61 • Probus PA
28784-EN-221130
Screwed anges are available in dierent versions according to the
following standards: DIN 2501, EN 1092-1, BS 10, ASME B 16.5,
JIS B 2210-1984, GOST 12821-80.
Flanges

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4.1 General instructions
Note:
For safety reasons, the instrument must only be operated within the
permissible process conditions. You can nd detailed information on
the process conditions in chapter " Technical data" of the operating
instructions or on the type label.
Hence make sure before mounting that all parts of the instrument ex-
posed to the process are suitable for the existing process conditions.
These are mainly:
• Active measuring component
• Process tting
• Process seal
Process conditions in particular are:
• Process pressure
• Process temperature
• Chemical properties of the medium
• Abrasion and mechanical inuences
The instrument is suitable for standard and extended ambient condi-
tions acc. to DIN/EN/IEC/ANSI/ISA/UL/CSA 61010-1. It can be used
indoors as well as outdoors.
Select an installation position you can easily reach for mounting and
connecting as well as later retrotting of a display and adjustment
module. The housing can be rotated by 330° without the use of any
tools. You can also install the display and adjustment module in four
dierent positions (each displaced by 90°).
Use the recommended cables (see chapter " Connecting to power
supply") and tighten the cable gland.
You can give your instrument additional protection against moisture
penetration by leading the connection cable downward in front of the
cable gland. Rain and condensation water can thus drain o. This
applies mainly to outdoor mounting as well as installation in areas
where high humidity is expected (e.g. through cleaning processes) or
on cooled or heated vessels.
To maintain the housing protection, make sure that the housing lid is
closed during operation and locked, if necessary.
Process conditions
Suitability for the ambient
conditions
Installation position
Moisture

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Fig. 2: Measures against moisture ingress
Metric threads
In the case of instrument housings with metric thread, the cable
glands are screwed in at the factory. They are sealed with plastic
plugs as transport protection.
You have to remove these plugs before electrical connection.
NPT thread
In the case of instrument housings with self-sealing NPT threads, it is
not possible to have the cable entries screwed in at the factory. The
free openings for the cable glands are therefore covered with red dust
protection caps as transport protection.
Prior to setup you have to replace these protective caps with ap-
proved cable glands or close the openings with suitable blind plugs.
Gauge pressure in the vessel does not inuence VEGASON 61. Low
pressure or vacuum does, however, damp the ultrasonic pulses. This
inuences the measuring result, particularly if the level is very low.
With pressures under -0.2 bar (-20 kPa) you should use a dierent
measuring principle, e.g. radar or guided radar (TDR).
4.2 Housing features
The lter element in the housing is used for ventilation of the housing.
For eective ventilation, the lter element must always be free of
deposits. Therefore, mount the device so that the lter element is
protected against deposits.
Note:
Do not use a high-pressure cleaner to clean housings in standard
types of protection. The lter element could be damaged and mois-
ture could penetrate the housing.
Cable entries - NPT
thread
Cable glands
Pressure/Vacuum
Filter element

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2 3 4
1
1
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1
6
5
Fig.3:Positionofthelterelementdependingonhousing
1 Filter element
2 Plastic single chamber
3 Aluminium single chamber, stainless steel single chamber (precision cast-
ing)
4 Stainless steel single chamber (electropolished)
5 Plastic double chamber
6 Aluminium - double chamber
Information:
For devices in protection class IP66/IP68 (1 bar), ventilation is pro-
vided by a capillary in the xed cable. In these devices, a blind plug is
installed in the housing instead of the lter element.
The housing of VEGASON 61 can be rotated completely by 360°. This
enables optimal reading of the display and easy cable entry. 1)
For housings made of plastic or electropolished stainless steel, this is
done without tools.
For housings made of aluminium or stainless steel (precision cast-
ing), a locking screw must be loosened for turning, see the following
illustration:
Housing orientation
1) No limitation by a rotation stop

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2 3
1
Fig. 4: Position of the locking screw depending on housing
1 Locking screw
2 Aluminium, stainless steel single chamber housing (precision casting)
3 Aluminium - double chamber
Proceed as follows:
1. Loosen locking screw (hexagon size 2.5)
2. Turn housing into requested position
3. Re-tighten the locking screw (torque see chapter " Technical
data").
With the aluminium and stainless steel housing (precision casting),
the housing cover can be secured with a screw. This protects the
device against unauthorised opening of the cover.
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Fig. 5: Position of the safety screw depending on housing
1 Safety screw
2 Aluminium, stainless steel single chamber housing (precision casting)
3 Aluminium - double chamber
Proceed as follows to secure the cover:
1. Screw the housing cover on tightly by hand
2. Unscrew the locking screw from the cover up to the stop using a
size 4 hexagonal spanner
3. Check if the cover can no longer be turned
The housing cover is unlocked in the opposite way.
Note:
The locking screw has two holes drilled through the head. Thus it can
also be sealed.
Cover catch

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4.3 Mounting instructions
Screw VEGASON 61 into the mounting socket with an appropriate
spanner applied to the hexagon of the process tting. Max. torque see
chapter " Technical data".
Warning:
The housing must not be used to screw the instrument in! Applying
tightening force can damage internal parts of the housing.
When mounting the sensor, keep a distance of at least 200 mm
(7.874 in) to the vessel wall. If the sensor is installed in the center of
dished or round vessel tops, multiple echoes can arise. These can,
however, be suppressed by an appropriate adjustment (see chapter
" Setup").
1
2
> 200 mm
Fig. 6: Mounting on round vessel tops
1 Reference plane
2 Vessel center or symmetry axis
If this distance cannot be maintained, a false signal suppression
should be carried out during setup. This applies particularly if buildup
on the vessel wall is expected. In such cases, we recommend repeat-
ing the false signal suppression at a later date with existing buildup.
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.
Screwing in
Installation position

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Fig. 7: Vessel with conical bottom
Socket pieces should be dimensioned so that the lower end of the
transducer protrudes at least 10 mm (0.394 in) out of the nozzle.
ca. 10 mm
Fig. 8: Recommended socket mounting
If the reective properties of the medium are good, you can mount
VEGASON 61 on sockets which are higher than the length of the
transducer. You will nd recommended values for socket heights in the
following illustration. The socket end should be smooth and burr-free,
if possible also rounded. Carry out a false signal suppression.
Nozzle

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h
dh
80 mm/3"
100 mm/4"
150 mm/6"
150 mm/6"
300 mm/12"
400 mm/16"
d
Fig. 9: Deviating socket dimensions
In liquids, direct the device as perpendicular as possible to the me-
dium surface to achieve optimum measurement results.
Fig. 10: Alignment in liquids
To reduce the blocking distance to the medium, you can also mount
VEGASON 61 with a beam deector. By doing this, it is possible to
ll the vessel nearly to maximum. Such an arrangement is suitable
primarily for open vessels such as e.g. overow basins.
~200
~400x400
45°
Fig.11:Beamdeector
The ultrasonic sensor should be installed at a location where no
installations cross the ultrasonic beam.
Vessel installations such as for example, ladders, limit switches, heat-
ing spirals, struts etc. can cause false echoes that interfere with the
useful echo. Make sure when planning your measuring site that the
ultrasonic signals have a "clear view" to the measured product.
In case of existing vessel installations, a false signal suppression
should be carried out during setup.
Sensor orientation
Vessel installations

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If large vessel installations such as struts or supports cause false
echoes, these can be attenuated through supplementary measures.
Small, inclined sheet metal or plastic baes above the installations
scatter the ultrasonic signals and avoid direct false echoes.
α
α
α
α
α
α
Fig.12:Coverat,large-areaproleswithdeectors
If there are agitators in the vessel, a false signal suppression should
be carried out with the agitators in motion. This ensures that the
interfering reections from the agitators are saved with the blades in
dierent positions.
Fig. 13: Agitators
Do not mount the instruments in or above the lling stream. Make sure
that you detect the medium surface, not the inowing product.
Agitators
Inowingmedium

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Fig.14:Inowingliquid
Through the action of lling, stirring and other processes in the vessel,
dense foams which considerably damp the emitted signals may form
on the medium surface.
If foams are causing measurement errors, the device should be used
in a standpipe or, alternatively, the more suitable guided radar sen-
sors (TDR) should be used.
Guided wave radar is unaected by foam generation and is particu-
larly suitable for such applications.
If there are strong air currents in the vessel, e.g. due to strong winds
in outdoor installations or air turbulence, e.g. by cyclone extraction
you should mount VEGASON 61 in a standpipe or use a dierent
measuring principle, e.g. radar or guided radar (TDR).
By using a standpipe (surge or bypass tube), the inuence of vessel
installations, foam generation and turbulence is excluded.
Standpipes must extend all the way down to the requested min. level,
as measurement is only possible within the tube.
Foam
Air turbulences
Standpipe measurement

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max.
min.
1
Fig. 15: Standpipe in the tank
1 Vent hole: ø 5 … 10 mm (0.197 … 0.394 in)
VEGASON 61 can be used from tube diameters of 40 mm (1.575 in).
Avoid large gaps and thick welding joints when connecting the tubes.
Generally carry out a false signal suppression.
Measurement in a standpipe is not recommended for extremely
adhesive products.
The short examples give you introductory information on ow
measurement. Detailed planning information is available from ume
manufacturers and in special literature.
3 ... 4 hmax
≥ 50 mm
90°
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1
hmaxdmin
≥ 2 mm x hmax
90°
42 3
Fig. 16: Flow measurement with rectangular overfall: dmin. = blocking distance of
the sensor (see chapter " Technical data"); hmax.=max.llingoftherectangular
spillway
1 Overfallorice(sideview)
2 Upstream water
3 Tailwater
4 Overfallorice(viewfromtailwater)
In general, the following points must be observed:
• Install the sensor on the headwater side
Flow measurement with
rectangular overfall