Vega PT30E.SV User manual

Operating Instructions
Electronics module
SOLITRAC, MINITRAC, POINTRAC,
WEIGHTRAC
Document ID: 40104

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Contents
Electronics module • SOLITRAC, MINITRAC, POINTRAC, WEIGHTRAC
40104-EN-210107
Contents
1 About this document ............................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Function ........................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Target group ..................................................................................................................... 3
1.3 Symbols used................................................................................................................... 3
2 For your safety ......................................................................................................................... 4
2.1 Authorised personnel ....................................................................................................... 4
2.2 Appropriate use................................................................................................................ 4
2.3 Approvals ......................................................................................................................... 4
2.4 Environmental instructions ............................................................................................... 4
3 Product description ................................................................................................................. 5
3.1 Conguration.................................................................................................................... 5
3.2 Principle of operation........................................................................................................ 5
3.3 Packaging, transport and storage..................................................................................... 5
4 Mounting................................................................................................................................... 7
4.1 General instructions ......................................................................................................... 7
4.2 Mounting preparations ..................................................................................................... 7
4.3 Installation procedure..................................................................................................... 10
5 Setup ....................................................................................................................................... 20
5.1 Setup preparations......................................................................................................... 20
5.2 Setup steps .................................................................................................................... 20
6 Maintenance ........................................................................................................................... 21
6.1 How to proceed if a repair is necessary.......................................................................... 21
7 Dismount................................................................................................................................. 22
7.1 Dismounting steps.......................................................................................................... 22
7.2 Disposal ......................................................................................................................... 22
8 Supplement ............................................................................................................................ 23
8.1 Technical data ................................................................................................................ 23
8.2 Industrial property rights................................................................................................. 24
8.3 Trademark ...................................................................................................................... 24
Editing status: 2020-10-12

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1 About this document
Electronics module • SOLITRAC, MINITRAC, POINTRAC, WEIGHTRAC
40104-EN-210107
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
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2 For your safety
2.1 Authorised personnel
All procedures described in this documentation must only be carried
outbyVEGAservicetechniciansorqualiedpersonnelthathave
received training from VEGA (e.g. VEGA sales partners).
During work on and with the device, the required personal protective
equipment must always be worn.
2.2 Appropriate use
The components described in this manual are replacement compo-
nentsforexistingsensors.
2.3 Approvals
If the instrument comes with approvals, the associated approval
documents of the sensor must always be noted. They are included
with the delivery but can also be downloaded under www.vega.com
via " VEGA Tools" and " Search" as well as via " Downloads" and "
Approvals".
2.4 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
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3 Product description
3.1 Conguration
This operating instructions manual applies to the electronics modules
of the following sensors from the PROTRAC series.
• SOLITRAC
• MINITRAC
• POINTRAC
• WEIGHTRAC
The scope of delivery encompasses:
• Electronics module
• Optical pad
• Plastic spatula
• Special grease for optical pad (tube 5 ml)
• Coded pins for mounting support (2 pcs.)
• Documentation
– This operating instructions manual
3.2 Principle of operation
Theelectronicsmoduleissuitableforexchangeinsensorsofthe
PROTRACseries.Youcanndinformationoftheavailableversionsin
chapter " Mounting preparations".
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 consists of environment-friendly, recyclable card-
board. 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
Scope of this operating
instructions
Scope of delivery
Application area
Packaging
Transport
Transport inspection
Storage

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• Avoiding mechanical shock and vibration
• 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
Lifting and carrying

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4 Mounting
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4 Mounting
4.1 General instructions
We recommended installing the replacement electronics with the
instrument dismounted and brought to a suitable place, e.g. a work-
shop. If it is not possible to dismount the instrument, the electronics
module can also be installed on site at the measuring point.
Warning:
Switchovoltagesupplybeforestartingtheinstallationprocedure.
The replacement electronics may only be installed when the sensor is
in a de-energised state. Non-observance will damage the electron-
ics!
It is absolutely necessary that the following points are observed with
sensorswithExapproval:
ForsensorswithExapproval,makesurethatthereplacementelec-
tronicsmodulehasthesamedesignationastheexchangedelectron-
ics module.
Forexample,anelectronicsmodulewithahardwareversion≥2.0.0
mustbeonlyinstalledinasensorwithhardwareversion≥2.0.0.
4.2 Mounting preparations
The electronics modules are mounted in the electronics compartment
and adapted to the respective sensor. First of all, check by means of
the following lists if you are using a suitable electronics module.
SOLITRAC, POINTRAC, WEIGHTRAC
• PT30E.SV for version four-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART
• PT30E.SSforversion4…20mA/HARTwithSILqualication
• PT30E.SPforversionFoundationFieldbusandProbusPA
MINITRAC
• PT30E.MV for version four-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART
• PT30E.MSforversion4…20mA/HARTwithSILqualication
• PT30E.MPforversionFoundationFieldbusandProbusPA
Ifyouorderedapre-conguredelectronicsmodule(withserialnum-
ber), the serial number of your sensor has already been entered in the
software of the electronics module.
See also chapter " Setup".
WithSIL-qualiedinstruments,onlycorrespondingelectronicsmod-
uleswithSILqualicationmaybeused.Furthermore,onlypre-cong-
ured electronics modules (with serial number) may be used.
ElectronicsmodulesforSILqualiedinstrumentscanonlybeordered
by stating the sensor serial number. Have the sensor serial number
ready when ordering.
Compare the sensor serial number on the electronics module with the
sensor serial number on the type label of your sensor.
Safety during mounting
Ex approval
Assignment
Orderwithpre-congured
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Check if this sensor serial number is also displayed when switch-
ing on the instrument. The sensor serial number can be displayed
in the display and adjustment module or in the adjustment software
PA C Twa r e .
The electronics module is also provided with its own electronics serial
number. This number is only used for internal processes.
Fig. 1: Electronics serial number
A Electronics serial number
B Sensor serial number
ThesuppliedelectronicsmodulemustbemodiedforProbusPA
instruments.
Remove the black cover foil above the two address selection switches
forProbusPA.
See the following illustration.
ProbusPA

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Fig. 2: Probus PA - Remove the cover foil above the address selection switches
To prevent accidental use of a non-permissible electronics module,
the terminal blocks are coded.
On the opposite side, you must code the electronics module accord-
ing to your sensor.
To allow easier handling, the coded pins are mounted on a plastic
plate.Two of these mounting supports are enclosed with the electron-
ics module.
Inthefollowingillustrationthereisanexampleofasensorcoded
withoutExapproval(codingpininterminal4).
There is already a coding pin in terminal 2.This coding prevents the
twoterminalblocksfrombeingexchanged.
Fig. 3: Inserted coding pin
A Coding pin (e.g. for a sensor without approval)
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You must code your sensor according to the new electronics module
of your sensor.
• Terminal3-SensorswithExapprovalintrinsicallysafe(ia)
• Terminal 4 - Non-intrinsically safe sensors or sensors without
approval
A
C
B
Fig. 4: Coding
A Coding pin for non-intrinsically safe sensors and sensors without approval
(terminal 4)
B Coding pin for intrinsically safe (ia) instruments (terminal 3)
C Coding pin - avoids an interchanging of the two terminal blocks (terminal 2)
To simplify handling, the small coding pins are attached to a plastic
washer.
Insert one small coding pin into the dovetail guide until it snaps in.
Thenyoucanbreakothemountingsupport.
Fig. 5: Insert the coding pins into the electronics module
A Coding pin on mounting support
4.3 Installation procedure
Caution:
Generallyinformtheradiationsafetyocebeforestartingworkon
radiometricsensorsandsourcecontainers.Theradiationsafetyoce
mustalsobeinformedwhenexchangingtheelectronicsmodule.