Vega VEGAFLEX 86 User manual

Operating Instructions
VEGAFLEX 81, 86
Shortening set - Coax version
Document ID: 50089

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Contents
VEGAFLEX 81, 86 • Shortening set - Coax version
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Contents
1 About this document
1.1 Function ........................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Target group ..................................................................................................................... 3
1.3 Symbols 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 Environmental instructions ............................................................................................... 4
3 Product description
3.1 Conguration.................................................................................................................... 5
3.2 Principle of operation........................................................................................................ 5
3.3 Packaging, transport and storage..................................................................................... 5
4 Mounting
4.1 General instructions ......................................................................................................... 6
4.2 Set and selection of tools ................................................................................................. 6
4.3 Shortening the coax probe ............................................................................................... 8
5 Maintenanceandfaultrectication
5.1 Maintenance .................................................................................................................. 12
5.2 Instrument repair ............................................................................................................ 12
6 Dismount
6.1 Dismounting steps.......................................................................................................... 13
6.2 Disposal ......................................................................................................................... 13
7 Supplement
7.1 Technical data ................................................................................................................ 14
Editing status: 2015-05-11

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1 About this document
VEGAFLEX 81, 86 • Shortening set - Coax version
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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 Symbols 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.
SIL applications
This symbol indicates instructions for functional safety which must be
taken into account particularly for safety-relevant 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 shortening set is used to shorten VEGAFLEX series 80 sensors
in coax version.
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 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 scope of delivery encompasses:
• Shortening set
• Documentation
– This operating instructions manual
3.2 Principle of operation
The shortening set is a set of tools and parts which is required to
shorten a VEGAFLEX 81 or 86 in coax version.
The coax version of the sensor consists of a perforated tube with a
rod inside.
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.
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 %
Scope of delivery
Area of application
Functional principle
Packaging
Transport
Transport inspection
Storage
Storage and transport
temperature

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4 Mounting
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4 Mounting
4.1 General instructions
Required tools:
The following tools are part of the scope of delivery:
• Tube cutter for steel tubes
• Hand deburrer
• Debur inserts
• Metal saw
• Saw guide sleeve for tube ø 21.3 mm (0.84 in)
• Saw guide sleeve for tube ø 42.2 mm (1.66 in)
• Mounting tool for retaining ring for tube ø 21.3 mm (0.84 in)
• Mounting tool for retaining ring for tube ø 42.2 mm (1.66 in)
• Transport case
Please provide additionally the following tools:
• Measuring tape/Yardstick
• Cleaning cloth
• Work gloves
• Marker (permanent)
• Screwdriver
• Vice with pipe jaws
• Compressed air
4.2 Set and selection of tools
The following tools and parts are included in the transport case of the
shortening set:
Certain tools and parts are required depending on type and tube
diameter of the probe.
Overview

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3a
6a
6b
3b
5
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2b 2c 2d2a
1c
1b
1a
Fig. 1: Shortening set for VEGAFLEX series 80 - Scope of delivery
1a Retaining rings ø 6 mm (0.24 in), 20 pcs.
1b Retaining rings ø 8 mm (0.32 in), 20 pcs.
1c Retaining rings ø 16 mm (0.63 in), 8 pcs.
2a Spacer for rod ø 8 mm (0.32 in), plastic PFA, 5 pcs.
for VEGAFLEX 81
2b Spacer for rod ø 16 mm (0.63 in), plastic PFA, 1 pce.
for VEGAFLEX 81
2c Spacer for rod ø 6 mm (0.24 in), PEEK, 5 pcs.
for VEGAFLEX 86 (-20 … +250 °C)
2d Spacer for rod ø 16 mm (0.63 in), ceramic, 1 pce.
for VEGAFLEX 86 (-196 … +280 °C) or (-196 … +450 °C)
3a Saw guide sleeve for coax tube ø 21.3 mm (0.84 in)
3b Saw guide sleeve for coax tube ø 42.2 mm (1.66 in)
4 Tube cutter
5 Hand deburrer with debur inserts
6a Mounting tool for coax tube ø 21.3 mm (0.84 in)
6b Mounting tool for coax tube ø 42.2 mm (1.66 in)
10 Metal saw (not shown)
Select the suitable cable shortening set and the respective tools
depending on the type and tube diameter of the probe.
Set 1
VEGAFLEX 81 - Tube ø 21.3 mm (0.84 in)
• Retaining rings, 2 pcs. - Order no. 2.33440
• Spacer, 1 pce. - Ordner no. 2.49945
• Saw guide sleeve (3a) for tube ø 21.3 mm (0.84 in) - Order no.
2.49938
• Mounting tool (6a) for tube ø 21.3 mm (0.84 in)
Set 2
VEGAFLEX 81 - Tube ø 42.2 mm (1.66 in)
• Retaining rings, 2 pcs. - Order no. 2.30822
• Spacer, 1 pce. - Ordner no. 2.49946
• Saw guide sleeve (3b) for tube ø 42.2 mm (1.66 in) - Order no.
2.49939
• Mounting tool (6b) for tube ø 42.2 mm (1.66 in)
Set and selection of tools

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Set 3
VEGAFLEX 86 - Tube ø 21.3 mm (0.84 in)
• Retaining rings, 2 pcs. - Order no. 2.30389
• Spacer (PEEK), 1 pce. - Ordner no. 2.49950
• Saw guide sleeve (3a) for tube ø 21.3 mm (0.84 in) - Order no.
2.49938
• Mounting tool (6a) for tube ø 21.3 mm (0.84 in)
Set 4
VEGAFLEX 86 - Tube ø 42.2 mm (1.66 in)
• Retaining rings, 2 pcs. - Order no. 2.33440
• Spacer (ceramic), 1 pce. - Ordner no. 2.49949
• Saw guide sleeve (3b) for tube ø 42.2 mm (1.66 in) - Order no.
2.49939
• Mounting tool (6b) for tube ø 42.2 mm (1.66 in)
4.3 Shortening the coax probe
Thenumbersrefertotheguresonthefollowingpages.
Caution:
Sharp edges are created when the probe is shortened. Please wear
work gloves when handling the parts.
Use your personal protective equipment (e.g. safety glasses, hearing
protection, etc.) when using power tools.
1. Dismount the sensor.
2. Determine the new sensor length (L) with a measuring tape and
mark cutting line with a marker.
If possible, position the cutting line on a part of the tube without
perforation.
Shortening process

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4 Mounting
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Fig. 2: Determine suitable position for cutting (on a part of the tube without
perforation)
4 Tube cutter
7 Probe tube
3. Use a vice with tube or prism jaws.
Clamp the tube (7) of the probe in the vice.
The later cutting position should be close to the vice.
4. Place the tube cutter (4) on the marked position from below and
tightenrmly.
With stainless steel tubes, the tube cutter (4) can easily slip out
of position. For that reason tighten the tension screw of the tube
cutter (4) at each turn and repeatedly check that it is still in the
correct position.
Continue with this procedure until the tube is completely cut
through.
5. Plug the saw guide sleeve (3) onto the rod (8) of the probe and
slide it (3) into the tube (7) of the probe.
To make it easier to insert the saw guide sleeve (3), you can press
the rod (8) of the probe to the centre of the tube with a screw-
driver.
Thesawguidesleeve(3)holdstherodrmlyinthemiddlewhile
sawingito.

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Fig. 3: Insert saw guide sleeve
3 Saw guide sleeve
7 Probe tube
8 Electrode rod
9 Kerf
6. Take the metal saw (10), insert the saw blade into the slot (9) of
thesawguidesleeve(3)andsawotherod(8)oftheprobe.
Towards the end, saw very carefully so that the saw guide sleeve
(3) does not get damaged.
7. Pull the saw guide sleeve (3) out of the tube (7) of the probe.
8. Apply the conical hand deburrer (5) to the rod (8) of the probe
and debur the rod tip.
7 8 5
Fig. 4: Deburring the probe rod
5 Hand deburrer
7 Probe tube
8 Electrode rod
9. Debur the tube (7) of the probe on the inside.
Forthisusethedeburrer,ahalfroundle,ahand-guidedgrinding
machine(exibleshaft)orasimilartool.
10. Remove the metal chips from the inside of the tube (7) of the
probe.
For better cleaning, you can also blow out the chips with com-
pressed air.
11. Insert one of the retaining rings (1) into the mounting tool (6).
Make sure that the gripping claws of the retaining ring point
towards the mounting tool, so that retaining ring can be slid on.

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Again with the mounting tool (6), slide the retaining ring (1) onto
the rod (8) of the probe with a rotational movement.
7 8 1 2 1 6
Fig. 5: Insert the spacer with the retaining rings
1 Retaining ring
2 Spacer
6 Mounting tool
7 Probe tube
8 Electrode rod
12. Plug the new spacer (2) onto the rod (8) of the probe.
13. Insert the second retaining ring (1) into the mounting tool (6).
Again with the mounting tool (6), slide the retaining ring (1) onto
the rod (8) of the probe with a rotational movement.
Thespacer(2)isthenxed.
14. Theshorteningprocessisnished.
Note:
Enterthemodiedprobelengthinthesensorandthencarryoutan
adjustment (see operating instructions of the sensor).

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5Maintenanceandfaultrectication
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5 Maintenanceandfaultrectication
5.1 Maintenance
If the instrument is used properly, no special maintenance is required
in normal operation.
5.2 Instrument repair
Takenoteofthespecicationsinthesensordocumentation.

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6 Dismount
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6.1 Dismounting steps
Note chapter "Mounting" and carry out the described steps in reverse
order.
6.2 Disposal
The shortening set consists of materials which can be recycled by
specialised recycling companies.
Materials: see chapter "Technical data"
Takenoteofthespecicationsinthesensordocumentation.

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7 Supplement
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7.1 Technical data
General data
Materials, wetted parts The shortening set does not alter the durability of the
sensor.
The materials used are listed in the operating instruc-
tions of the sensor.
Materials Application only possible with steel tubes of 316L
Approvals
Therespectivesensorapprovalsarenotqualiedorrestrictedinanywaywhentheshorteningset
is correctly applied.

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Notes
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77761 Schiltach
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available at the time of printing.
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