Vega VEGABOX 03 User manual

Operating Instructions
Breather housing with ventilation lter
VEGABOX 03
Document ID: 45925

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Contents
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Contents
1 About this document
1.1 Function ........................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Target group ..................................................................................................................... 3
1.3 Symbolism used............................................................................................................... 3
2 For your safety
2.1 Authorised personnel ....................................................................................................... 4
2.2 Appropriate use................................................................................................................ 4
2.3 Warning about incorrect use............................................................................................. 4
2.4 General safety instructions............................................................................................... 4
2.5 CE conformity................................................................................................................... 5
2.6 Environmental instructions ............................................................................................... 5
3 Product description
3.1 Conguration.................................................................................................................... 6
3.2 Principle of operation........................................................................................................ 6
3.3 Packaging, transport and storage..................................................................................... 7
4 Mounting
4.1 General instructions ......................................................................................................... 9
4.2 Mounting instructions ....................................................................................................... 9
5 Connecting to the sensor
5.1 Preparing the connection ............................................................................................... 12
5.2 Connection procedure.................................................................................................... 12
5.3 Wiring plan ..................................................................................................................... 14
6 Setup
6.1 Setup steps .................................................................................................................... 17
7 Maintenanceandfaultrectication
7.1 Maintenance .................................................................................................................. 18
7.2 Rectify faults................................................................................................................... 18
7.3 How to proceed in case of repair.................................................................................... 18
8 Dismounting
8.1 Dismounting steps.......................................................................................................... 19
8.2 Disposal ......................................................................................................................... 19
9 Supplement
9.1 Technical data ................................................................................................................ 20
9.2 Dimensions .................................................................................................................... 22
Safety instructions for Ex areas
PleasenotetheEx-specicsafetyinformationforinstallationandop-
eration in Ex areas. These safety instructions are part of the operating
instructions manual and come with the Ex-approved instruments.
Editing status: 2013-11-18

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1 About this document
VEGABOX 03 •
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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 instruc-
tionsformaintenanceandfaultrectication.Pleasereadthisinforma-
tion 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 specialist
personnel.The contents of this manual should be made available to
these personnel and put into practice by them.
1.3 Symbolism 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.
• 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
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2 For your safety
2.1 Authorised 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.
2.2 Appropriate use
The VEGABOX 03 is used as breather housing for suspension
pressure transmitters VEGAWELL 52 and terminal housing for radar
sensors VEGAPULS WL 61.
Youcannddetailedinformationontheapplicationrange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.
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.
2.3 Warning about incorrect use
Inappropriate or incorrect use of the instrument can give rise to
application-specichazards,e.g.vesseloverllordamagetosystem
components through incorrect mounting or adjustment.
2.4 General safety instructions
This is a state-of-the-art instrument complying with all prevailing
regulations and guidelines.The instrument must only be operated in a
technicallyawlessandreliablecondition.Theoperatorisresponsible
for the trouble-free operation of the instrument.
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.
The safety approval markings and safety tips on the device must also
be observed.

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2 For your safety
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2.5 CE conformity
ThedevicefulllsthelegalrequirementsoftheapplicableECguide-
lines.ByaxingtheCEmarking,weconrmsuccessfultestingofthe
product.
YoucanndtheCECerticateofConformityinthedownloadsection
of our homepage.
2.6 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ll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
The connection housing VEGABOX 03 consists of the housing with
cable glands and integrated terminal insert.
The housing is optionally equipped with a mounting adapter for wall,
carrier rail or tube mounting.
With the instrument serial number on the type label, you can (depend-
ing on the instrument) gain access e.g. to the following data on our
website:
• Article number of the instrument (HTML)
• Delivery date (HTML)
• Order-specicinstrumentfeatures(HTML)
• Operating instructions at the time of shipment (PDF)
Go to www.vega.com, "VEGA Tools" and "Instrument search". Enter
the serial number.
As an alternative, you can access these data via your smartphone:
• Download the smartphone app "VEGA Tools" from the "Apple App
Store" or the "Google Play Store"
• Scan the Data Matrix code on the type label of the instrument or
• Enter the serial number manually in the app
TheVEGABOX03isavailablewithdierenthousingmaterials,see
chapter "Technical data".
The scope of delivery encompasses:
• VEGABOX 03 breather housing
• Mounting adapter (option)
• Documentation
– this operating instructions manual
– Ex-specic"Safety instructions" (with Ex versions)
– ifnecessary,furthercerticates
3.2 Principle of operation
The VEGABOX 03 is used as breather housing in protection IP 66/
IP 67 for hydrostatic pressure transmitters VEGAWELL 52. In this ver-
sion,thehousingisequippedwithalterelementforventilation.
The VEGABOX 03 is used as terminal housing in protection IP 66/
IP 68 (0.2 bar) for radar sensors VEGAPULS WL 61. In this version,
thehousingisnotequippedwithalterelement.
Constituent parts
Device data
Instrument versions
Scope of delivery
Application area

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Fig. 1: Application example: Use of a VEGAWELL 52 with VEGABOX 03
Fig. 2: Application example: Use of a VEGAPULS WL 61 with VEGABOX 03
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.
Packaging
Transport

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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
• Storage and transport temperature see chapter "Supplement -
Technical data - Ambient conditions"
• Relative humidity 20 … 85 %
Transport inspection
Storage
Storage and transport
temperature

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4 Mounting
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4 Mounting
4.1 General instructions
The VEGABOX 03 can be mounted in any position. However, vertical
mounting with the cable gland downward is recommended.This pre-
vents soiling of the breather facility and the ingress of moisture.
Protect your instrument against moisture penetration through the fol-
lowing measures:
• Use the recommended cable (see chapter "Connecting to power
supply")
• Tighten the cable gland
• Loop the connection cable downward in front of the cable gland
This applies particularly to:
• Outdoor mounting
• Installations in areas where high humidity is expected (e.g. through
cleaning processes)
• Installations on cooled or heated vessels
4.2 Mounting instructions
VEGABOX 03 with any available housing material is suitable for wall
mounting.
7 mm (0.28")
82 mm (3.23")
10 mm
(0.39")
Fig. 3: Drilling dimensions for the VEGABOX 03 for wall mounting
The VEGABOX 03 with plastic housing is suitable for direct carrier rail
mounting.
Installation position
Protection against mois-
ture
Wall mounting
Carrier rail mounting -
Plastic housing

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4 Mounting
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Fig. 4: VEGABOX 03 with plastic housing for carrier rail mounting
1 Base
2 Carrier rail
The versions with aluminium or stainless steel housing are supplied
with unassembled mounting accessories.The kit consists of an
adapter plate and four mounting screws M5 x 12.
The adapter plate is screwed to the socket of VEGABOX 03 by the
user.
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Fig. 5: VEGABOX 03 with aluminium and stainless steel housing for carrier rail
mounting
1 Base
2 Adapter plate with screws M5 x 12
3 Carrier rail
The VEGABOX 03 for tube mounting is supplied with unassembled
mounting accessories.The kit consists of two pairs of mounting
brackets and four mounting screws M5 x 12.
The mounting brackets are screwed to the socket of VEGABOX 03 by
the user.
Carrier rail mounting -
Aluminium or stainless
steel housing
Tube mounting

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4 Mounting
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Fig. 6: VEGABOX 03 for tube mounting
1 4 screws M5 x 100
2 Mounting brackets
3 Tube (diameter 1" to 2")

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5 Connecting to the sensor
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5 Connecting to the sensor
5.1 Preparing the connection
Always keep in mind the following safety instructions:
• Connect only in the complete absence of line voltage
• If overvoltage surges are expected, overvoltage arresters should
be installed
ThesensorisconnectedwithaxconnectedcabletotheVEGABOX
03. The VEGABOX 03 is connected with standard two-wire cable
without screen to power supply. If electromagnetic interference is
expected which is above the test values of EN 61326-1 for industrial
areas, screened cable should be used.
We generally recommend the use of screened cable for HART multi-
drop mode.
IntheproductconguratorofVEGABOX03,dierentcableglands
are available. This selection covers all cable diameters in the range of
4 … 14 mm (0.157 … 0.551 in).
Youcanndfurtherinformationonthecableglandsunder"Technical
data/Electromechanical data"
If screened cable is necessary, connect the cable screen on both
ends to ground potential. In the VEGABOX 03, the screen must be
connected directly to the internal ground terminal.The ground termi-
nal on the outside of the housing must be connected to the potential
equalisation (low impedance).
If potential equalisation currents are expected, the connection on the
processing side must be made via a ceramic capacitor (e. g. 1 nF,
1500 V).The low-frequency potential equalisation currents are thus
suppressed,buttheprotectiveeectagainsthighfrequencyinterfer-
ence signals remains.
5.2 Connection procedure
The voltage supply and sensor are connected via the spring-loaded
terminals in the housing of the VEGABOX 03.
Proceed as follows:
1. Unscrew the housing cover
2. Loosen compression nut of the cable glands
3. Remove approx. 7 cm (0.276 in) of the cable mantle, strip approx.
1 cm (0.4 in) of insulation from the ends of the individual wires
4. Insert the sensor and the connection cable into VEGABOX 03
through the cable entry
Safety instructions
Select connection cable
Cable screening and
grounding
Connection technology
Connection procedure

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Fig. 7: Connection steps 5 and 6
5. Insert a small screwdriver into the opening next to the terminal
and press it away from the terminal, the terminal opening will be
released.
6. Insert the wire ends into the terminals according to the wiring plan
7. Loosen the screwdriver and close the terminals again
Information:
Youcanndfurtherinformationonthemax.wirecross-sectionunder
"Technical data/Electromechanical data"
8. Check the hold of the wires in the terminals by lightly pulling on
them
9. Connect the screen to the internal ground terminal, connect the
outer ground terminal to potential equalisation
10. Tighten the compression nut of the cable entry gland. The seal
ring must completely encircle the cable
11. Screw the housing cover back on
Theconnectionisnished.

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5.3 Wiring plan
3
2
1
Fig. 8: Terminal compartment VEGABOX 03
1 Spring-loaded terminals for connection of the sensor
2 Release opening
3 Ground terminal for connection of the cable screen
2
3
+
1
-
Fig. 9: Wiring plan VEGABOX 03 for VEGAWELL 52 4 … 20 mA, 4 … 20 mA/
HART
1 To the sensor
2 To power supply or the processing system
3 Shielding1)
Wire number Wire colour/Polarity Terminal
1 brown (+) 1
2 blue (-) 2
Shielding Grounding
Terminal compartment
Wiring plan - VE-
GAWELL 52 4 … 20 mA,
4 … 20 mA/HART
1) Connect screen to ground terminal. Connect ground terminal on the outside
of the housing to ground as prescribed.The two terminals are galvanically
connected.

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2
3
4
–
+
1
Fig. 10: Wiring plan VEGABOX 03 for VEGAWELL 52 4 … 20 mA/HART Pt 100
1 To the sensor
2 To power supply or the processing system
3 Connection lines resistance thermometer Pt 100
4 Shielding2)
Wire number Wire colour/Polarity Function
1 brown (+) Power supply/signal
pressure transmitter
2 blue (-) Power supply/signal
pressure transmitter
3 White Power supply Pt 100
4 Yellow Measurement Pt 100
5Red Measurement Pt 100
6 Black Power supply Pt 100
Shielding Grounding
2
3
+
1
-
Fig. 11: Wiring plan VEGABOX 03 for VEGAPULS WL 61
1 To the sensor
2 To power supply or the processing system
3 Shielding3)
Wire number Wire colour/Polarity Terminal
1 brown (+) 1
2 blue (-) 2
Wiring plan - VE-
GAWELL 52 4 … 20 mA/
HART Pt 100
Wiring plan - VE-
GAPULS WL 61
2) Connect screen to ground terminal. Connect ground terminal on the outside
of the housing to ground as prescribed.The two terminals are galvanically
connected.
3) Connect screen to ground terminal. Connect ground terminal on the outside
of the housing to ground as prescribed.The two terminals are galvanically
connected.

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Wire number Wire colour/Polarity Terminal
Shielding Grounding
2
1
4
3
5
6
OPEN
TWIST
USB
LOCK
Fig. 12: Connection example: Connection of a VEGACONNECT to the VEG-
ABOX 03
1 Sensor
2 Connection cable, sensor - VEGABOX 03
3 VEGABOX 03
4 Voltage supply/signal output sensor (depending on the power supply, exter-
nal communication resistor > 250 Ω required)
5 VEGACONNECT
6 PC with PACTware/DTM
Connection VEGACON-
NECT to VEGABOX 03

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6 Setup
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6 Setup
6.1 Setup steps
Setup and adjustment are carried out according to the operating
instructions manual of the respective sensor.

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7Maintenanceandfaultrectication
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7 Maintenanceandfaultrectication
7.1 Maintenance
If the device is used correctly, no maintenance is required in normal
operation.
7.2 Rectify faults
The operator of the system is responsible for taking suitable meas-
ures to rectify faults.
Should these measures not be successful, please call in urgent cases
the VEGA service hotline under the phone no. [phone].
The hotline is also available outside normal working hours, seven
days a week around the clock.
Sinceweoerthisserviceworldwide,thesupportisprovidedin
English.The service itself is free of charge, the only costs involved are
the normal call charges.
Depending on the reason for the fault and the measures taken, the
steps described in chapter "Setup" must be carried out again or must
be checked for plausibility and completeness.
7.3 How to proceed in case of repair
Youcanndarepairformaswellasdetailedinformationonhowto
proceed under www.vega.com/downloads and "Forms and certi-
cates".
By doing this you help us carry out the repair quickly and without hav-
ing to call back for needed information.
If a repair is necessary, please proceed as follows:
• Printandlloutoneformperinstrument
• Clean the instrument and pack it damage-proof
• Attach the completed form and, if need be, also a safety data
sheet outside on the packaging
• Please contact the agency serving you to get the address for
thereturnshipment.Youcanndtheagencyonourhomepage
www.vega.com.
Reaction when malfunc-
tions occur
24 hour service hotline
Reaction after fault recti-
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8 Dismounting
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8 Dismounting
8.1 Dismounting steps
Warning:
Before dismounting, be aware of dangerous process conditions such
as e.g. pressure in the vessel or pipeline, high temperatures, cor-
rosive or toxic products etc.
Take note of chapters "Mounting" and "Connecting to power supply"
and carry out the listed steps in reverse order.
8.2 Disposal
The instrument consists of materials which can be recycled by spe-
cialised recycling companies. We use recyclable materials and have
designed the parts to be easily separable.
Correctdisposalavoidsnegativeeectsonhumansandtheenviron-
ment and ensures recycling of useful raw materials.
Materials: see chapter "Technical data"
If you have no way to dispose of the old instrument properly, please
contact us concerning return and disposal.
WEEE directive 2002/96/EG
This instrument is not subject to the WEEE directive 2002/96/EG and
the respective national laws. Pass the instrument directly on to a spe-
cialised recycling company and do not use the municipal collecting
points.These may be used only for privately used products according
to the WEEE directive.

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9 Supplement
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9 Supplement
9.1 Technical data
General data
Materials
ƲPlastic housing plastic PBT (Polyester)
ƲAluminium housing Aluminium die-casting AlSi10Mg, powder-coated - basis:
Polyester
ƲStainless steel housing 316L precision casting, blasted
ƲSeal between housing and housing
cover
NBR (stainless steel housing), silicone (Alu/plastic hous-
ing)
ƲGround terminal 316L
Material - Carrier rail mounting
ƲAdapter plate, housing side 316L
ƲAdapter plate, carrier rail side Zinc die casting
ƲMounting screws 316L
Materials - Tube mounting
ƲBrackets 316L
ƲMounting screws 316L
Weight without mounting element approx.
ƲPlastic housing 0.35 kg (0.772 lbs)
ƲAluminium housing 0.7 kg (1.543 lbs)
ƲStainless steel housing 2.0 kg (4.409 lbs)
Ambient conditions
Ambient, storage and transport tempera-
ture
-40 … +80 °C (-40 … +176 °F)
Process conditions
Vibration resistance 4gat5…200HzaccordingtoEN60068-2-6(vibration
with resonance)
Vibration resistance with carrier rail
mounting
1gat5…200HzaccordingtoEN60068-2-6(vibration
with resonance)
Shock resistance 100 g, 6 ms according to EN 60068-2-27 (mechanical
shock)
Electromechanical data
Options of the cable entry
ƲCable entry M20 x 1.5, ½ NPT
ƲCable gland M20 x 1,5; ½ NPT (cable ø see below table)
ƲBlind plug M20 x 1.5; ½ NPT
ƲClosing cap ½ NPT