Vega plicscom User manual

Operating Instructions
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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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