Vega WEIGHTRAC 31 User manual

Operating Instructions
Radiometric sensor for mass ow
detection
WEIGHTRAC 31
Probus PA
Document ID: 43837

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Contents
WEIGHTRAC 31 • Probus PA
43837-EN-200522
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................................................................................................................... 6
2.6 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...................................................................................................................... 9
3.5 Corresponding source container .................................................................................... 11
4 Mounting................................................................................................................................. 13
4.1 General instructions ....................................................................................................... 13
4.2 Mounting instructions ..................................................................................................... 14
5 Connecting to power supply................................................................................................. 24
5.1 Preparing the connection ............................................................................................... 24
5.2 Connection - Mass ow determination ........................................................................... 27
5.3 Connection - Summation................................................................................................ 29
5.4 Connection - Tachometer ............................................................................................... 31
5.5 Set instrument address .................................................................................................. 33
6 Adjustment with the display and adjustment module........................................................ 35
6.1 Insert display and adjustment module............................................................................ 35
6.2 Adjustment system......................................................................................................... 36
6.3 Display and adjustment module - Indication of system parameters................................ 37
6.4 Saving the parameterisation data................................................................................... 42
7 Setup with PACTware............................................................................................................. 43
7.1 Connect the PC.............................................................................................................. 43
7.2 Parameter adjustment with PACTware............................................................................ 43
7.3 Parameter adjustment - Mass ow detection.................................................................. 44
7.4 Saving the parameterisation data................................................................................... 60
8 Diagnostics and servicing .................................................................................................... 61
8.1 Maintenance .................................................................................................................. 61
8.2 Status messages............................................................................................................ 61
8.3 Rectify faults................................................................................................................... 64
8.4 Exchanging the electronics module................................................................................ 65
8.5 Software update............................................................................................................. 66
8.6 How to proceed if a repair is necessary.......................................................................... 66

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WEIGHTRAC 31 • Probus PA
43837-EN-200522
9 Dismount................................................................................................................................. 67
9.1 Dismounting steps.......................................................................................................... 67
9.2 Disposal ......................................................................................................................... 67
10 Supplement ............................................................................................................................ 68
10.1 Technical data ................................................................................................................ 68
10.2 Device communication Probus PA................................................................................ 73
10.3 Dimensions .................................................................................................................... 77
10.4 Industrial property rights................................................................................................. 82
10.5 Trademark ...................................................................................................................... 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.
Editing status: 2020-05-12

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1 About this document
WEIGHTRAC 31 • Probus PA
43837-EN-200522
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.
Battery disposal
This symbol indicates special information about the disposal of bat-
teries and accumulators.

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2 For your safety
WEIGHTRAC 31 • Probus PA
43837-EN-200522
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
WEIGHTRAC 31 is a sensor for continuous mass ow detection on
conveyor belts as well as screw or chain conveyors.
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.
This measuring system uses gamma rays. Therefore take note of the
instructions for radiation protection in chapter "Product description".
Any work on the source container may only be carried out under the
supervision of a qualied radiation protection ocer.