Vega plicscom User manual

Operating Instructions
Indicating and adjustment module PLICSCOM

Contents
1About this document
1.1Function ............................. 4
1.2Target group .......................... 4
1.3Symbolism used ....................... 4
2For your safety
2.1Authorised personnel .................... 5
2.2Appropriate use........................ 5
2.3Warning about misuse ................... 5
2.4CE conformity ......................... 5
2.5Compatibility according to NAMUR NE 53..... 5
2.6Safety instructions for Ex areas ............ 6
2.7Functional range of approved instruments ..... 6
2.8Environmental instructions ................ 6
3Product description
3.1Configuration.......................... 7
3.2Principle of operation.................... 8
3.3Operation ............................ 9
3.4Storage and transport ................... 9
4Mounting
4.1Mounting steps ........................ 10
5Setup
5.1Adjustment system ..................... 11
5.2Overview............................. 12
5.3General functions ...................... 12
5.4Functions -4…20 mA/HART ............. 21
5.5Functions -Profibus PA .................. 23
5.6Saving the parameter adjustment data ....... 26
5.7Menu schematic for a 4…20 mA/HART sensor
(example:VEGAPULS 61)................ 27
5.8Menu schematic for a Profibus PA sensor
(example:VEGAFLEX 61)................ 29
5.9Menu schematic for a Foundation Fieldbus
sensor (example:VEGABAR 52) ........... 31
6Maintenance and fault rectification
6.1Maintenance .......................... 33
6.2Instrument repair ....................... 33
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7Dismounting
7.1Dismounting steps ...................... 34
7.2Disposal ............................. 34
8Supplement
8.1Technical data......................... 35
8.2Dimensions ........................... 36
8.3Industrial property rights.................. 37
8.4Trademark ........................... 37
Supplementary operating instructions manuals
Information:
Depending on the selected version,supplementary instruc-
tions manuals come with the shipment.You can find the
supplementary instructions manuals in chapter "Product
description".
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1About this document
1.1Function
This operating instructions manual has all the information you
need for quick setup and safe operation.Please read this
manual before you start setup.
1.2Target group
This operating instructions manual is directed to trained,
qualified personnel.The contents of this manual should be
made available to these personnel and put into practice by
them.
1.3Symbolism used
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.
lList
The dot set in front indicates a list with no implied sequence.
àAction
This arrow indicates a single action.
1Sequence
Numbers set in front indicate successive steps in a procedure.
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2For your safety
2.1Authorised personnel
All operations described in this operating instructions manual
must be carried out only by trained specialist personnel
authorised by the operator.For safety and warranty reasons,
any internal work on the instruments must be carried out only
by personnel authorised by the manufacturer.
2.2Appropriate use
PLICSCOM is a pluggable indicating and adjustment module
for VEGA level and pressure sensors.
2.3Warning about misuse
Inappropriate or incorrect use of the instrument can give rise to
application-specific hazards,e.g.vessel overfill or damage to
system components through incorrect mounting or adjustment.
2.4General safety instructions
PLICSCOM is a high-tech instrument requiring the strict
observance of standard regulations and guidelines.The user
must take note of the safety instructions in this operating
instructions manual,the country-specific installation standards
(e.g.the VDE regulations in Germany)as well as all prevailing
safety regulations and accident prevention rules.
2.5CE conformity
The indicating and adjustment module is in CE conformity to
EMC (89/336/EWG)and NSR (73/23/EWG).
Conformity has been judged according to the following
standards:
lEMC:
-Emission EN 61326:1997
-Susceptibility EN 61326:1997 +A1:1998
lLVD:EN 61010-1:2001
2.6Compatibility according to NAMUR NE 53
PLICSCOM meets NAMUR recommendation NE 53.
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The parameter adjustment of the basic sensor functions is
independent of the software version.The range of available
functions depends on the respective software version of the
individual components.
You can view all software histories on our website www.vega.
com.Make use of this advantage and get registered for update
information via e-mail.
2.7Safety instructions for Exareas
Please note the Ex-specific safety information for installation
and operation in Ex areas.These safety instructions are part of
the operating instructions manual and come with the Ex-
approved instruments.
2.8Functional range of approved instruments
Instruments with national approvals such as according to FM
or CSA are partly supplied with a previous hardware or
software version.For approval-technical reasons,some
functions for these instruments will be only available at a later
date.
You will find corresponding instructions in the description of
the individual functions in this operating instructions manual.
2.9Environmental 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 protection.The environment man-
agement system is certified according to DIN EN ISO 14001.
Please help us fulfil this obligation by observing the environ-
mental instructions in this manual:
lChapter "Storage and transport"
lChapter "Disposal"
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3Product description
3.1Configuration
The scope of delivery encompasses:
lIndicating and adjustment module
lDocumentation
-this operating instructions manual
-Supplementary instructions manual "Heating for indi-
cating and adjustment module"(optional)
The indicating and adjustment module is equipped with a
display with full dot matrix as well as four keys for adjustment.
Depending on the respective version of the indicating and
adjustment module as well as the sensor electronics,an
integrated background lighting can be switched on via the
adjustment menu.
The display can be optionally equipped with heating to ensure
good readability at low temperatures down to -40°C(-40°F).
1
2
Fig.1:Indicating and adjustment module
1Indication
2Keys
Scope of delivery
Equipment
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1
2
Fig.2:Rear of the indicating/adjustment module
1Integrated seal ring
2Gold plated contact paths
3.2Principle of operation
The indicating and adjustment module is used for measured
value indication,adjustment,and diagnostics for the following
VEGA plics
®
sensors:
lVEGAPULS series 60
lVEGAFLEX series 60
lVEGASON series 60
lVEGABAR series 50 and 60
lVEGACAL series 60
The indicating and adjustment module is integrated in the
respective sensor housing or in the external indicating and
adjustment unit VEGADIS 61.After mounting,the sensor and
the indicating and adjustment module are splash-proof also
without housing cover.
The operation of two indicating and adjustment modules in
parallel in the sensor and in VEGADIS 61 is not supported.
Power is supplied directly by the respective sensor or by
VEGADIS 61.An additional connection is not necessary.
The backlight is also powered by the sensor or via VEGADIS
61.Prerequisite for this is a supply voltage at a certain level.
The exact voltage specifications can be found in the operating
instructions manual of the respective sensor.
Area of application
Supply
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For instruments with national approvals such as e.g.according
to FM and CSA,this function only available at a later date.
The optional heating requires its own power supply.You can
find further details in the supplementary instructions manual
"Heating for indicating and adjustment module".
3.3Operation
The adjustment is carried out via the integrated keys.The
entered parameters are generally saved in the respective
sensor.Acopy function enables loading of the parameters into
the indicating and adjustment module.
3.4Storage and transport
Your instrument was protected by packaging during transport.
Its capacity to handle normal loads during transport is assured
by a test according to DIN EN 24180.
The packaging of standard instruments consists of environ-
ment-friendly,recyclable cardboard.For special versions,PE
foam or PE foil is also used.Dispose of the packaging material
via specialised recycling companies.
lStorage and transport temperature see "Supplement -
Technical data -Ambient conditions"
lRelative humidity 20 …85 %
Packaging
Storage and transport tem-
perature
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4Mounting
4.1Mounting steps
PLICSCOM can be mounted or dismounted at any time.Itis
not necessary to interrupt the power supply.
To mount,proceed as follows:
1Unscrew the housing cover
2Place PLICSCOM in the required position to the electronics
Information:
Four different positions are possible,each displaced by 90°.
Fig.3:Installation of PLICSCOM
3Press PLICSCOM lightly onto the electronics and turn it to
the right until it snaps in
4Screw housing cover with inspection window tightly back
on
Note:
If you intend to retrofit the sensor with an indicating and
adjustment module for continuous measured value indication,
a higher cover with an inspection glass is required.
Dismounting is carried out in reverse order.
Insert/remove PLICSCOM
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5Setup
5.1Adjustment system
1.1
2
3
1
Fig.4:Indicating and adjustment elements
1LC display
2Indication of the menu item number
3Adjustment keys
l[OK]key:
-move to the menu overview
-confirm selected menu
-edit parameter
-save value
l[->]key to select:
-menu change
-list entry
-Select editing position
l[+]key:
-Change value of a parameter
l[ESC]key:
-interrupt input
-jump to the next higher menu
The sensor is adjusted via the four keys of the indicating and
adjustment module.The LC display indicates the individual
menu items.The functions of the individual keys are shown in
the above illustration.Approx.10 minutes after the last
pressing of a key,an automatic reset to measured value
Key functions
Adjustment system
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indication is triggered.Any values not confirmed with [OK]will
not be saved.
5.2Overview
Continuously measuring sensors for level and pressure have
various functions.Hence they can be adapted in an optimum
way to the respective application.The functions are structured
in a clear menu form (see section "Menu schematics").
The following functions are described in this operating
instructions manual:
lGeneral functions
lFunctions for 4…20 mA/HART
lFunctions for Profibus PA
lFunctions for Foundation Fieldbus
Further,sensor-specific functions are described in the
operating instructions manual of the respective sensor.
5.3General functions
The general functions are described in this paragraph.The
functions of the indicating/adjustment module are determined
by the sensor and correspond to the respective software
version of the sensor.
Information:
The respective menu item number differs depending on the
sensor type and signal output.
The following presentations are available in the measured
value display:
lLevel as digital value,sensor TAG
lLevel as digital value and bar graph,sensor TAG
lOnly with pressure transmitters:Level or pressure as
digital value,temperature value
With [->]you select the different presentations of the
measured value.You can reach the menu overview from any
presentation with [OK].With [ESC]you return from the menu
overview to the measured value display.
In the menu overview you select the appropriate menu with [->]
and open it with [OK].Then the individual menu items are
available.
Measured value indication
Menu overview
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▶ Basic adjustment 1
Indication
Diagnostics
Service
Info
Menu section,basic adjustment
To damp process-dependent measured value fluctuations,you
have to set an integration time of 0…999 s in this menu item.
Depending on the sensor type,the factory setting is 0sor1s.
Damping
0s
In this menu item you select the linearization curve:
llinear
lCylindrical tank
lSpherical tank
lUser programmable
User programmable means:Switching on a linearization curve
programmed via PC and PACTware™
Alinearization is necessary for all vessels in which the vessel
volume does not increase linearly with the level -e.g.with a
cylindrical or spherical tank -and the indication or output of the
volume is required.Corresponding linearization curves are
preprogrammed for these vessels.They represent the
correlation between the level percentage and vessel volume.
The linearization applies to the measured value indication and
the current output.By activating the appropriate curve,the
volume percentage of the vessel is displayed correctly.If the
volume should not be displayed in percent but e.g.in l or kg,a
scaling can be also set in the menu item "Display".
Factory setting is linear.
Linearisation curve
linear
Caution:
Note the following,if the respective sensor is used as part of
an overfill protection system according to WHG:
Damping
Linearisation curve
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If a linearisation curve is selected,the measuring signal is no
longer compulsorily linear proportional to the level.This must
be taken into consideration by the user,particularly when
adjusting the switching point on the level switch.
In the menu item "Sensor-TAG"you can edit a twelve-digit
measurement loop name.An unambiguous designation can be
thus assigned to the sensor,e.g.the measurement loop name
or the tank or product designation.In digital systems and in the
documentation of larger plants,a singular designation should
be entered for exact identification of individual measuring
sites.
The characters comprise:
lLetters from A…Z
lNumbers from 0…9
lSpecial characters +,-,/,-
Factory setting is "Sensor".
Sensor-TAG
Sensor
Menu section,display
An integrated background lighting can be switched via the
adjustment menu.The following version is necessary:
lIndicating and adjustment module …- 01 or higher
lSensor electronics 4…20 mA…- 01 or higher
lSensor electronics pressure transmitter 4…20 mA…- 02
or higher
lSensor electronics Profibus PA or Foundation Fieldbus …-
03 or higher
The version is stated on the type label of the indicating and
adjustment module or the sensor electronics.The function
depends also on the height of the supply voltage,see
operating instructions manual of the respective sensor.
Information:
For instruments with national approvals such as e.g.according
to FM and CSA,this function only available at a later date.
In the default setting,the lightning is deactivated.
Edit sensor TAG
Lighting
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Menu section,diagnostics
Min.and max.measured values are saved in the sensor.The
values are displayed in the menu item "Peak values".
lMin.and max.distance in m(d): Radar,guided microwave,
ultrasonic sensors
lMin.and max.pressure:pressure transmitter1)
lMin.and max.temperature:ultrasonic sensors,pressure
transmitters
Pointer
When non-contact level sensors are used,the measurement
can be influenced by the respective process conditions.In this
menu item,the measurement reliability of the level echo is
displayed as dBvalue.The measurement reliability equals
signal strength minus noise.The higher the value,the more
reliable the measurement.
In this menu item,the device status is displayed.If the sensor
detects a fault,"OK"will be displayed.If a fault is detected,a
flashing failure message is outputted sensor-specifically,e.g.
"E013".The fault is also displayed in clear text,e.g."No
measurement value".
Information:
The fault message as well as the clear text indication are also
carried out in the measured value display.
Meas.reliability
Sensor status
With ultrasonic and radar sensors as well as sensors with
guided microwave,the "Echo curve"represents the signal
strength of the echoes over the measuring range.The units of
the signal strength are "dB"(ultrasonic and radar)and "Volt"
(guided microwave). The signal strength enables the assess-
ment of the quality of the measurement.
1)Pressure:-50 …+150 %of the nominal pressure range;temperature:
-50 …+150 °C.
Pointer
Meas.reliability
Sensor status
Curve selection
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With ultrasonic and radar sensors,the "False echo curve"
represents the saved false echoes (see menu "Service")of the
empty vessel with signal strength in "dB"over the measuring
range.
With all plics
®
sensors,up to 3000 measured values
(depending on the sensor)are recorded when starting a
"Trend curve".Then the values can be displayed over a
timeline.The oldest measured values are always deleted.
In the menu item "Choose curve",the respective curve is
selected.
Curve selection
Echo curve
▼
Information:
The trend recording is not activated when being shipped.It
must be started by the user via the menu item "Start trend
curve".
Acomparison of echo and false echo curve allows a more
detailled specification on the measurement reliability.The
selected curve is updated permanently.With the [OK]key,a
submenu with zoom functions is opened.
The following functions are available with "Echo and false
echo curve":
l"X-Zoom":Zoom function for the meas.distance
l"Y-Zoom":1,2,5and 10-times signal magnification in "dB"
l"Unzoom":Reset the presentation to the nominal measur-
ing range with single magnification
In the menu item "Trend curve"the following are available:
l"X-Zoom":Resolution
-1minute
-1hour
-1day
l"Stop/Start":Interrupt a recording or start a new recording
l"Unzoom":Reset the resolution to minutes
As default setting,the recording pattern has 1minute.With the
adjustment software PACTware™,this pattern can be also set
to 1hour or 1day.
Curve presentation
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Echo curve
Menu section,service
In this menu item you simulate a user-defined level or pressure
value via the current output.This allows you to test the signal
path,e.g.through connected indicating instruments or the
input card of the control system.
The following simulation variables are available:
lPercent
lCurrent
lPressure (with pressure transmitters)
lDistance (with radar and guided microwave)
With Profibus PA sensors,the selection of the simulated value
is made via the "Channel"in the menu "Basic adjustments".
How to start the simulation:
1Push [OK]
2Select the requested simulation variable with [->]and
confirm with [OK]
3Set the requested value with [+]and [->].
4Push [OK]
The simulation is now running,with 4…20 mA/HART a
current is outputted and with Profibus PA or Foundation
Fieldbus a digital value.
How to interrupt the simulation:
àPush [ESC]
Information:
The simulation is terminated automatically 10 minutes after the
last key has been pushed.
Simulation
Start simulation?
With the reset function,modified values are reset.Three
subfunctions are available:
lBasic adjustment
Simulation of meas-
ured values
Reset
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-Reset the values modified with the indicating and
adjustment module to the sensor-specific basic setting
lFactory setting
-As basic adjustment,but also reset of special
parameters to the default values2)
lPeak values measured value and temperature3)
-Reset of the min./max.values of pressure,level and
temperature to the current values
Information:
Because the reset values are nearly sensor-specifc,they are
listed in the operating instructions manual of the respective
sensor.
Reset
Reset?
In this menu item you select the internal arithmetic unit of the
sensor.
With radar,guided microwave and ultrasonic sensors this is
m(d)or ft(d).
For pressure transmitters more comprehensive units are
available.They are described in the operating instructions
manual of the respective sensor in the menu "Basic adjust-
ments".
Unit of measurement
m(d)
The sensor is already set to the ordered national language.In
this menu item you can change the language.The following
languages are available:
lDeutsch
lEnglish
lFrançais
lEspanõl
2)Special parameters are parameters which are set customer-specifically on
the service level with the adjustment software PACTware™.
3)Temperature only with pressure transmitters and ultrasonic sensors.
Unit of measurement
Language
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lPycckuu
lJapanese
lChinese
Language
Deutsch
With this function
lLoad parameter adjustment data from the sensor into the
indicating and adjustment module
lWrite parameter adjustment data from the indicating and
adjustment module into the sensor
The data are permanently saved in an EEPROM memory in
the indicating and adjustment module and remain there even in
case of power failure.From there,they can be written in one or
several sensors or kept as backup for a probable sensor
exchange.
Kind and volume of the copied data depend on the respective
sensor.
Information:
Before writing the data into the sensor,it is checked if the data
fit the sensor.If data do not fit,a fault signal is triggered or the
function is blocked.When writing data into the sensor,you will
see from which instrument type the data originate and which
TAG-no.this sensor had.
The following items are checked:
lSoftware version
lWHG approval
lSIL activated
lMeasuring principle
lRadar C-band/K-band
lRadar measuring range <30 mor>30 m
lSignal output
lPressure measuring range
Copy sensor data
Copy sensor data?
Copy sensor data
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In this menu item,the PIN is activated/deactivated perma-
nently.Entering a 4-digit PIN protects the sensor data against
unauthorized access and unintentional modifications.If the PIN
is activated permanently,it can be deactivated temporarily (i.e.
for approx.60 min.) in any menu item.The instrument is
delivered with the PIN set to 0000.
PIN
Disable permanently?
Only the following functions are permitted with activated PIN:
lSelect menu items and show data
lRead data from the sensor into the indicating/adjustment
module.
Menu section,info
In this menu item the most important sensor information can be
displayed:
lSensor type
lSerial number:8-digit number,e.g.12345678
Sensor type
MaihakPULS 400
Serial number
12345678
lDate of manufacture:Date of the factory calibration,e.g.
16.March 2006
lSoftware version:Edition of the sensor software,e.g.3.32
Date of manufacture
14.December 2005
Software version
3.30
lDate of last change using PC:Date of the last change of
sensor parameters via PC,e.g.16.March 2006
Last change using PC
14.December 2005
lSensor details,e.g.approval,process fitting,seal,meas-
uring cell,measuring range,electronics,housing,cable
entry,plug,cable length etc.
PIN
Info
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