Vega VEGABAR 12 User manual

Operating Instructions
PC operation VEGABAR 12
Document ID:
35584
Indication
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Contents
1About this document
1.1Function.................................. 3
1.2Target group .............................. 3
1.3Symbolism used............................ 3
2For your safety
2.1Authorised personnel ........................ 4
2.2Appropriate use ............................ 4
2.3Warning about misuse ....................... 4
2.4General safety instructions .................... 4
2.5Environmental instructions..................... 4
3Product description
3.1Configuration .............................. 5
3.2Principle of operation ........................ 5
3.3Storage and transport ........................ 5
4Installation
4.1System requirements ........................ 6
4.2Install software ............................. 6
5Operation
5.1Connecting the PC .......................... 7
5.2Start PC operation .......................... 7
6Maintenance and fault rectification
6.1Maintenance/Update......................... 10
6.2Remove interferences ........................ 10
7Deinstallation of PC operation
7.1Deinstallation procedure ...................... 11
7.2Disposal ................................. 11
8Supplement
8.1Technical data/System requirements ............. 12
8.2Licence agreements ......................... 13
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1About this document
1.1Function
This operating instructions manual provides all the information you
need for installation and commissioning.Please read this information
before setting up the instrument and keep this manual accessible in
the immediate vicinity of the device.
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.
Exapplications
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 plant
operator.
During work on and with the device the required personal protective
equipment must always be worn.
2.2Appropriate use
The PC operation VEGABAR 12 allows data to be read out of the
instrument and adjustment data to be saved in the instrument.
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
Installation and use of the software are carried out at your own risk.We
do not accept liability for consequential damage.
2.5Environmental 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 management system is certified according to DIN
EN ISO 14001.
Please help us fulfil this obligation by observing optional the environ-
mental instructions in this manual.
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3Product description
3.1Configuration
The scope of delivery encompasses:
lData carrier with software PC operation VEGABAR 12
lConnection cable PC -VEGABAR 12
lInterface adapter
lDocumentation
-this operating instructions manual
3.2Principle of operation
PC operation VEGABAR 12 allows the following functions:
lRead out current data from device
-Serial number
-Measuring range
-Adjustment
-Pressure type
-Software version
lSave min./max.adjustment data in device
3.3Storage and transport
The packaging consists of easily separable monomaterials.These
materials are environment-friendly and recyclable.Dispose of the
packaging material via specialised recycling companies.
No special storage and transport conditions are necessary.
Scope of delivery
Packaging
Storage and transport
conditions
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4Installation
4.1System requirements
Pentium 500 MHz or higher,min.128 MB RAM,200 MB free memory,
Windows 2000/XP/Vista,Internet Explorer 6.0or higher,resolution
1024 x768 or higher,Microsoft compatible mouse,RS232 interface.
4.2Install software
1Before installation,all running programs should be exited.
2Insert the CD,the installation program will be started automatically.
If the CD does not start automatically,the installation can be
started by a double click to the file "autorun.exe".
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5Operation
5.1Connecting the PC
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Fig.1:Connection of the PC to VEGABAR 12
1PC mit Software PC-Bedienung VEGABAR 12
2Interface converter
3Connection cable
4VEGABAR 12
5Processing system/PLC/Voltage supply
5.2Start PC operation
Start the PC operation of "VEGABAR 12"via the Windows start menu.
The program window "Select action"opens.
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First of all,select"Read Data and Adjustment".Sensor data will be
loaded,the window "Sensor Data"appears.
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Check by means of the data if the correct instrument is connected.
Then select "Enter Adjustment".The menu window "Adjustment"will
be opened.
Enter the pressure values for "Min.- Adjustment"(4mA)and "Max.-
Adjustment"(20 mA)in bar.Confirm the setting with "Store to
device".The data will be loaded into the sensor.
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6Maintenance and fault rectification
6.1Maintenance/Update
PC operation VEGABAR 12 is virtually maintenance-free.Software
updates are available in certain cases for fault rectification or
integration of new functions.For further information see our
homepage:www.vega.com.
6.2Remove interferences
Depending on the fault,PC operation may generate its own error
messages with appropriate explanations.
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7Deinstallation of PC operation
7.1Deinstallation procedure
If you want to remove PC operation VEGABAR 12 from your PC,
please proceed as follows:
1Select item "Software"in the Control Panel (can be reached via
"Start -Settings -Control Panel").
2Select "VEGABAR 12"from the list and push the button "Modify/
Remove".
3Carry out the deinstallation in the way suggested by the assistant
and complete the procedure with a Windows restart.
7.2Disposal
Please dispose of the data carriers and the packaging material via
specialised recycling companies.
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8.1Technical data/System requirements
Hardware
Processor Intel Pentium/AMD min.500 MHz
Memory min.128 MB RAM
Hard disk min.200 MB free memory
Mouse Microsoft-compatible
Resolution of the graphic min.1024 x768
Interface RS232
Software
Operating system Windows 2000/XP/Vista
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8.2Licence agreements
8.2.4
§1Supplement to existing regulations
§1.1Transfer of perils with electronic communication media
The following paragraphs supplement the general sales,delivery and
payment conditions of VEGA with the specific points for software
products.Existing points remain unaffected by additions.The general
sales,delivery and payment conditions are available in the Internet
under www.vega.com/agb.
§1.2Transfer of perils with electronic communication media
When software is transferred via electronics communication media (for
example and in particular via the Internet)the transfer of perils to the
buyer takes place when the software leaves VEGA's sphere.
§1.3Liability for faulty goods
a)VEGA will replace faulty data carriers with faultless ones.
b)The software is considered faulty if provable,reproducible errors
occur which make the software deviate considerably from the
descriptions in the accompanying documentation.
c)Improvements to the software are normally provided via update/
upgrade.
d)VEGA will decide,within the framework of the guarantee,where
errors will be diagnosed and corrected (at VEGA headquarters or
at the customer's site). You will provide the documentation and
information necessary for correction of errors.If the correction is
carried out at your premises you will provide the required hardware
and software free of charge as well as the necessary operating
conditions with appropriate operating personnel,so that the work
can be performed quickly.
e)VEGA can demand reimbursement for test expenditures if you
reported an error which ultimately could not be demonstrated or
otherwise ascertained.
f)You have to take all adequate measures to avoid or limit
consequences of loss by software errors,in particular inform
VEGA immediately on this error and make sure that the entered
data to be processed are saved.
g)The warranty period for software is 12 months.This period begins
at the time of transfer of perils.When copies are made under the
provisions of a multiple licence,the warranty period of the original
software applies.
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§1.4Further liabilities
a)Data loss:If data is damaged through an error in the delivered
software,the duty of replacement does not include the costs of
replacing lost data and information.
b)Consequential damage:VEGA is not liable for consequential
damage caused by software flaws.
§2Further rights and restrictions
a)You are not allowed to modify,reverse engineer or translate the
software,or delete parts of it.
b)You are not allowed to rent or to lease the software.
c)You are authorised (revocable)to transfer all your rights from this
licence agreement permanently;provided you transfer the
complete software product (incl.all components of the media and
the printed material)and that the recipient agrees to the conditions
of this licence agreement.You are obliged to make a written
agreement with the third party which fulfils the provisions of this
contract.You are responsible to comply with export requirements
imposed by legal provisions and regulations.
d)VEGA is entitled to terminate this licence agreement is case of
non-compliance with our regulations and conditions.In such case
you are obliged to destroy all copies of the software product and
all components,especially the software product certificates.
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VEGA Grieshaber KG
AmHohenstein 113
77761 Schiltach
Germany
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
E-mail:[e-mail]
www.vega.com
Printing date:
ISO 9001
All statements concerning scope of delivery,application,
practical use and operating conditions of the sensors and
processing systems correspond to the information avail-
able at the time of printing.
©VEGA Grieshaber KG,Schiltach/Germany 2009
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