Vega plicscom User manual

Operating Instructions
Display and adjustment module
PLICSCOM
Document ID: 36433

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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 Security concept, Bluetooth operation.............................................................................. 6
2.8 Radio licenses.................................................................................................................. 7
2.9 Environmental instructions ............................................................................................... 7
3 Product description ................................................................................................................. 8
3.1 Conguration.................................................................................................................... 8
3.2 Principle of operation........................................................................................................ 9
3.3 Packaging, transport and storage................................................................................... 12
4 Prepare setup......................................................................................................................... 14
4.1 Insert display and adjustment module............................................................................ 14
4.2 Adjustment system......................................................................................................... 15
5 Parallel operation of display and adjustment modules ..................................................... 17
5.1 Sensors of the older generations.................................................................................... 17
5.2 Sensors of the newer generation.................................................................................... 17
6 Set up Bluetooth connection with smartphone/tablet ....................................................... 19
6.1 Preparations................................................................................................................... 19
6.2 Connecting..................................................................................................................... 20
6.3 Sensor parameter adjustment ........................................................................................ 21
7 Set up Bluetooth connection with PC/notebook ................................................................ 22
7.1 Preparations................................................................................................................... 22
7.2 Connecting..................................................................................................................... 23
7.3 Parameter adjustment .................................................................................................... 24
8 Maintenanceandfaultrectication...................................................................................... 25
8.1 Maintenance .................................................................................................................. 25
8.2 How to proceed if a repair is necessary.......................................................................... 25
9 Dismount................................................................................................................................. 26
9.1 Dismounting steps.......................................................................................................... 26
9.2 Disposal ......................................................................................................................... 26
10 Supplement ............................................................................................................................ 27
10.1 Technical data ................................................................................................................ 27
10.2 Dimensions .................................................................................................................... 28
10.3 Industrial property rights................................................................................................. 29
10.4 Hash function acc. to mbed TLS..................................................................................... 29
10.5 Trademark ...................................................................................................................... 29

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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: 2018-02-19

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1 About this document
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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
instructionsformaintenance,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, 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
2.1 Authorised personnel
All operations described in this documentation 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
The pluggable display and adjustment module is used for measured
value indication, adjustment and diagnoses with continuously meas-
uring sensors.
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.
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
reasons,onlytheaccessoryspeciedbythemanufacturermustbe
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To avoid any danger, the safety approval markings and safety tips on
the device must also be observed and their meaning looked up in this
operating instructions manual.
2.5 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.
2.6 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53–Compatibilityofelddevicesanddisplay/adjustment
components
For further information see www.namur.de.
2.7 Security concept, Bluetooth operation
Sensor adjustment via Bluetooth is based on a multi-stage security
concept.
Authentication
When starting Bluetooth communication, an authentication is carried
out between sensor and adjustment device by means of the sensor
PIN. The sensor PIN is part of the respective sensor and must be
entered in the adjustment device (smartphone/tablet). To increase
adjustment convenience, this PIN is stored in the adjustment device.
This process is secured via an algorithm acc. to standard SHA 256.
Protection against incorrect entries
In case of multiple incorrect PIN entries in the adjustment device,
further entries are possible only after a certain amount of time has
passed.
Encrypted Bluetooth communication
The sensor PIN as well as the sensor data are transmitted encrypted
between sensor and adjustment device according to Bluetooth
standard 4.0.
ModicationofthedefaultsensorPIN
Authentication by means of the sensor PIN is only possible after the
default sensor PIN "0000" has been changed in the sensor by the
user.

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2.8 Radio licenses
The radio module used in the instrument for wireless Bluetooth com-
munication is approved for use in countries of the EU and EFTA. It
was tested by the manufacturer according to the latest edition of the
following standard:
• EN 300 328 – Wideband transmission systems
The radio module used in the instrument for wireless Bluetooth com-
munication has also radio licenses for the USA and Canada applied
for by the manufacturer:
• USA - FCC ID: PI4BL600
• Canada - IC: 1931B-BL600
2.9 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
3.1 Conguration
Thetypelabelcontainsthemostimportantdataforidenticationand
use of the instrument:
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1
2
3
4
6
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Fig. 1: Layout of the type label (example)
1 Instrument type/Product code
2 Hardware version
3 Data matrix code for VEGA Tools app
4 Serial number of the instrument
5 Ex approvals
6 FCC/IC approvals
7 Switch position for Bluetooth function
The indicating/adjustment module consists of a display with full dot
matrix as well as four keys for adjustment.
An LED background lighting is integrated in the display. It can be
switchedooronviatheadjustmentmenu.
The instrument is optionally equipped with Bluetooth functionality.
This version allows wireless adjustment of the sensor via smartphone/
tablet or PC/notebook. Furthermore, the keys of this version can also
be operated with a magnetic pen right through the closed housing lid
with inspection window.
As an option, the display and adjustment module comes equipped
with heating. This makes it possible to read the display at low tem-
peratures down to -40 °C (-40 °F).
This operating instructions manual applies to the following hardware
and software versions of the display and adjustment module:
Without Bluetooth
• Hardware from 1.10.1
• Software from 1.10
With Bluetooth
• Hardware from 1.11.1
• Software from 1.12.1
The scope of delivery encompasses:
• Display and adjustment module
Type label
Instrument versions
Scope of this operating
instructions manual
Scope of delivery

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• Magnetic pen (with Bluetooth version)
• Documentation
– This operating instructions manual
– Supplementary instructions manual 31708 "Heating for display
and adjustment module" (optional)
Note:
Optional instrument features are also described in this operating
instructions manual. The respective scope of delivery results from the
orderspecication.
3.2 Principle of operation
The pluggable display and adjustment module PLICSCOM is used for
measured value indication, adjustment, and diagnostics for the follow-
ing instruments of the VEGA plics®family:
• VEGAPULS series 60
• VEGAFLEX series 60 and 80
• VEGASON series 60
• VEGACAL series 60
• PROTRAC Serie
• VEGABAR series 50, 60 and 80
• VEGADIF 65
• VEGADIS 61, 81
• VEGADIS 821)
Application area
1) The operation of a display and adjustment module with integrated Bluetooth
function is not supported by VEGADIS 82.

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1
2
Fig. 2: Wireless connection to standard operating devices
1 Display and adjustment module
2 Sensor
3 Smartphone/Tablet
4 Bluetooth USB adapter
5 PC/Notebook
The display and adjustment module PLICSCOM with integrated
Bluetooth functionality allows wireless connection to smartphones/
tablets or PCs/notebooks.
The display and adjustment module is mounted in the respective sen-
sor housing. On instruments with double chamber housing, the dis-
play and adjustment module can be mounted either in the electronics
compartment or in the terminal compartment.
Wireless connection
Installation in the sensor
housing

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Fig. 3: Mounting the display and adjustment module in the single chamber
housing
1 Mounting in the electronics compartment
1 2
Fig. 4: Mounting the display and adjustment module in the double chamber
housing
1 Mounting in the electronics compartment
2 Mounting in the terminal compartment
The electrical connection is carried out via spring contacts in the
sensor and contact surfaces in the display and adjustment module.
After mounting, the sensor and display and adjustment module are
splash-water protected even without housing lid.
The external display and adjustment unit is another installation option.
1
Fig. 5: Mounting the display and adjustment module in the external display and
adjustment unit
1 Installation position
Mounting in the external
display and adjustment
unit

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The range of functions of the display and adjustment module is deter-
mined by the sensor and depends on the respective software version
of the sensor.
Power is supplied directly via the respective sensor or the external
display and adjustment unit. An additional connection is not required.
Background lighting
The backlight is also powered by the sensor or the external display
and adjustment unit. Prerequisite for this is a supply voltage at a
certainlevel.Theexactvoltagespecicationscanbefoundinthe
operating instructions manual of the respective sensor.
Bluetooth function
The version with integrated Bluetooth function requires a sensor sup-
plywithhighervoltage.Youcanndtherequiredoperatingvoltagein
chapter "Technical data".
Heating
Theoptionalheatingrequiresitsownoperatingvoltage.Youcannd
further details in the supplementary instructions manual "Heating for
display and adjustment module".
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
Range of functions
Voltage supply
Packaging
Transport
Transport inspection
Storage

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• Storage and transport temperature see chapter "Supplement -
Technical data - Ambient conditions"
• Relative humidity 20 … 85 %
With instrument weights of more than 18 kg (39.68 lbs) suitable and
approved equipment must be used for lifting and carrying.
Storage and transport
temperature
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4 Prepare setup
4.1 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.
Fig. 6: Installing the display and adjustment module in the electronics compart-
ment of the single chamber housing

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Fig. 7: Installing the display and adjustment module in the double chamber
housing
1 In the electronics compartment
2 In the terminal 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.
4.2 Adjustment system
1
2
Fig. 8: Display and adjustment elements
1 LC display
2 Adjustment keys
• [OK] key:
– Move to the menu overview
– Conrmselectedmenu
– Edit parameter
– Save value
• [->] key:
– Change measured value presentation
– Select list entry
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– Select menu items in the quick setup menu
– Select editing position
• [+] key:
– Change value of the parameter
• [ESC] key:
– Interrupt input
– Jump to next higher menu
The instrument is operated via the four keys of the display and
adjustment module.The individual menu items are shown on the LC
display.Youcanndthefunctionoftheindividualkeysintheprevious
illustration.
With the Bluetooth version of the display and adjustment module you
can also adjust the instrument with the magnetic pen. The pen oper-
ates the four keys of the display and adjustment module right through
the closed lid (with inspection window) of the sensor housing.
1
2
4
5
3
Fig. 9: Display and adjustment elements - with adjustment via magnetic pen
1 LC display
2 Magnetic pen
3 Adjustment keys
4 Bluetooth symbol
5 Lid with inspection window
When the [+] and [->] keys are pressed quickly, the edited value,
or the cursor, changes one value or position at a time. If the key is
pressed longer than 1 s, the value or position changes continuously.
When the [OK] and [ESC] keys are pressed simultaneously for more
than 5 s, the display returns to the main menu. The menu language is
then switched over to "English".
Approx. 60 minutes after the last pressing of a key, an automatic reset
tomeasuredvalueindicationistriggered.Anyvaluesnotconrmed
with [OK] will not be saved.
Operating system - Keys
direct
Adjustment system - keys
via magnetic pen
Time functions

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5 Parallel operation of display and
adjustment modules
Depending on the generation as well as hardware version (HW) and
software version (SW) of the respective sensor, parallel operation of
the display and adjustment modules in the sensor and in the external
display and adjustment unit is possible.
Youcanrecognizetheinstrumentgenerationbylookingatthetermi-
nals.Thedierencesaredescribedbelow:
5.1 Sensors of the older generations
With the following hardware and software versions of the sensor,
parallel operation of several display and adjustment modules is not
possible:
• HW < 2.0.0, SW < 3.99
On these instruments, the interfaces for the integrated display and
adjustment module and the external display and adjustment unit are
connected internally. The terminals are shown in the following graphic:
1
2
Display
12 5678
I²C
Fig. 10: Interfaces for display and adjustment
1 Spring contacts for display and adjustment module
2 Terminals for external display and adjustment unit
5.2 Sensors of the newer generation
With the following hardware and software versions of the sensors,
parallel operation of several display and adjustment modules is pos-
sible:
• Radar sensors VEGAPULS 61, 62, 63, 65, 66, 67, SR68 and 68
withHW≥2.0.0,SW≥4.0.0aswellasVEGAPULS64,69
• SensorswithguidedradarwithHW≥1.0.0,SW≥1.1.0
• PressuretransmitterwithHW≥1.0.0,SW≥1.1.0
On these instruments, the interfaces for the display and adjustment
module and the external display and adjustment unit are separate:

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12
+
( ) (-)
678
1
2
Fig. 11: Interfaces for display and adjustment
1 Spring contacts for display and adjustment module
2 Terminals for external display and adjustment unit
If the sensor is operated via the one display and adjustment module,
the message "Adjustment blocked" appears on the other one. Simul-
taneous adjustment is thus impossible.
Connection of more than one display and adjustment module on one
interface, or a total of more than two display and adjustment modules,
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6 Set up Bluetooth connection with smartphone/tablet
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6 Set up Bluetooth connection with
smartphone/tablet
6.1 Preparations
Make sure that your smartphone/tablet meets the following system
requirements:
• Operating system: iOS 8 or newer
• Operating system: Android 4.3 or newer
• Bluetooth Smart from 4.0
Download the app "VEGA Tools" from the Apple App Store, Google
Play Store or Baidu App 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".
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On
O
Fig. 12: Activate Bluetooth
1 Switch
On = Bluetooth active
O = Bluetooth not active
The security concept of Bluetooth operation absolutely requires that
the default setting of the sensor PIN be changed. This prevents unau-
thorizedaccesstothesensor.
The default setting of the sensor PIN is "0000". First of all you have
to change the sensor PIN in the adjustment menu of the respective
sensor, e.g. to "1111".
After the sensor PIN has been changed, sensor adjustment can be
enabled again. For access (authentication) with Bluetooth, the PIN is
stilleective.
With VEGAPULS 64 and 69, VEGAFLEX and VEGABAR 80 series
this is as follows:
System requirements
Activate Bluetooth
Change sensor PIN

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Information:
Bluetooth communication functions only if the actual sensor PIN dif-
fers from the default setting "0000".
6.2 Connecting
Start the app and select the function "Setup". The smartphone/tablet
searches automatically for Bluetooth-capable instruments in the area.
The message "Searching …" is displayed.
All found instruments will be listed in the adjustment window. The
search is continued automatically.
Select the requested instrument in the device list.
The message "Connecting …" is displayed.
Fortherstconnection,theoperatingdeviceandthesensormust
authenticate each other. After successful authentication, the next con-
nection functions without authentication.
iOS
During the pairing process, the following message is displayed: "Pair-
ing request (Bluetooth), e.g. 12345678 wants to pair with your iPad".
Press "Pair".
For authentication, enter in the next menu window the 4-digit PIN
which is used to Lock/Unlock the sensor (sensor PIN).
Android
The pairing runs automatically. For authentication, enter the 4-digit
PIN which is used to Lock/Unlock the sensor (sensor PIN).
Note:
If an incorrect sensor PIN is entered, the PIN 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 appears on the re-
spective operating device. The display of the display and adjustment
module shows the Bluetooth symbol and "connected" with sensors
of the later generation. Sensor adjustment via the keys of the display
and adjustment module itself is not possible in this mode.
Connecting …
Authenticate
Connected