Vega VEGACAL 63 User manual

VEGACAL 63 - 34606-EN-160112VEGA Grieshaber KG, Am Hohenstein 113, 77761 Schiltach/Germany, www.vega.com
Specication sheet
VEGACAL 63
4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire
Capacitive rod electrode for continuous level measurement
Application area
The VEGACAL 63 level sensor can be used universally for the meas-
urement of conductive and non-conductive liquids.The rod electrode
is fully insulated and the proven mechanical construction ensures high
functional safety.
Your benet
• Long lifetime and low maintenance requirement through robust me-
chanical construction
• Savings through simple mounting and setup
• Maximum utilisation of vessel, because measurement over entire
probe length
Function
Sensor and vessel form the two electrodes of a capacitor. A capaci-
tance change caused by a level change is evaluated by the integrated
electronics and converted into an appropriate output signal. The level
measurement is carried out over the entire sensor length without a
blocking distance.
Technical data
Measuring range 6 m (19.69 ft)
Process tting Thread from G½, ½ NPT, anges from
DN 50, 2"
Process pressure -1 … +64 bar/-100 … +6400 kPa
(-14.5 … +928 psig)
Process temperature -50 … +200 °C (-58 … +392 °F)
Ambient, storage and
transport temperature
-40 … +80 °C (-40 … +176 °F)
Operating voltage 12 … 36 V DC
SIL qualication Optionally up to SIL2
Materials
The wetted parts of the instrument are fully PTFE or PE insulated.
You will nd a complete overview of the available materials and seals in
the "congurator" on our homepage at www.vega.com/congurator.
Housing versions
The housings are available as single chamber or double chamber ver-
sion in plastic, stainless steel or aluminium.
They are available with protection ratings up to IP 68 (1 bar).
Electronics versions
The instruments are available in dierent electronics versions. Apart
from the two-wire electronics with 4 … 20 mA/HART, there are two pure
digital versions with Probus PA and Foundation Fieldbus possible as
well as one version for connection to a signal conditioning instrument.
Approvals
The instruments are suitable for use in hazardous areas and are ap-
proved e.g. according to ATEX and IEC. The instruments also have
various ship approvals such as e.g. GL, LRS or ABS.
You can nd detailed information at www.vega.com/downloads and
"Approvals".

VEGACAL 63 - 34606-EN-160112 VEGA Grieshaber KG, Am Hohenstein 113, 77761 Schiltach/Germany, www.vega.com
Specication sheet
Operation
The adjustment of the instrument is carried out via the optional display
and adjustment module PLICSCOM or via a PC with the adjustment
software PACTware and corresponding DTM. Further adjustment op-
tions are available via HART communicator as well as manufacturer-
specic programs such as AMS™ or PDM.
Electrical connection
I²C
Display
12 5678
3
4
1
2
Electronics and terminal compartment, single chamber housing
1Plug connector for VEGACONNECT (I²C interface)
2Spring-loaded terminals for connection of the external indication VEGADIS 61
3Ground terminal for connection of the cable screen
4Spring-loaded terminals for voltage supply and signal output
You can nd details on electrical connection in the instrument operating
instructions on our homepage at www.vega.com/downloads.
Dimensions
2
3
1
L L
SW 36 mm
(1.42")
G ¾
56 mm
(2.21")
56 mm
(2.21")
22 mm
(0.87")
ø 16 mm
(0.63")
102 mm (4.02")
ø 40 mm
(1.58")
1Threaded version
2Flange version
3Threaded version with temperature adapter
Information
You can nd further information about the VEGA product line on www.
vega.com.
In the download section at www.vega.com/downloads you'll nd operat-
ing instructions, product information, brochures, approval documents,
instrument drawings and much, much more.
There, you will also nd GSD and EDD les for Probus PA systems as
well as DD and CFF les for Foundation Fieldbus systems.
Instrument selection
With the "Finder" at www.vega.com/nder and "VEGA Tools" you can
select the most suitable measuring principle for your application.
You can nd detailed information on the instrument versions in the
"Congurator" at www.vega.com/congurator and "VEGA Tools".
Contact
You can nd the VEGA agency serving your area on our homepage
www.vega.com.