Vega VEGAPULS 64 User manual

Quick setup guide
Radar sensor for continuous level
measurement of liquids
VEGAPULS 64
Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART
Document ID: 51462

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Contents
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Contents
1 For your safety ......................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Authorised personnel ....................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Appropriate use................................................................................................................ 3
1.3 Warning about incorrect use............................................................................................. 3
1.4 General safety instructions............................................................................................... 3
1.5 EU conformity................................................................................................................... 4
1.6 NAMUR recommendations .............................................................................................. 4
1.7 Radio license for Europe .................................................................................................. 4
1.8 Environmental instructions ............................................................................................... 5
2 Product description ................................................................................................................. 6
2.1 Conguration.................................................................................................................... 6
3 Mounting................................................................................................................................... 7
3.1 Mounting preparations, mounting strap............................................................................ 7
3.2 Mounting instructions ....................................................................................................... 8
4 Connecting to power supply................................................................................................. 10
4.1 Connecting..................................................................................................................... 10
4.2 Wiring plan, single chamber housing.............................................................................. 11
5 Set up with the display and adjustment module ................................................................ 12
5.1 Insert display and adjustment module............................................................................ 12
5.2 Parameter adjustment - Quick setup .............................................................................. 13
5.3 Menu overview ............................................................................................................... 15
6 Set up with smartphone/tablet, PC/notebook via Bluetooth ............................................. 17
6.1 Preparations................................................................................................................... 17
6.2 Connecting..................................................................................................................... 18
6.3 Sensor parameter adjustment........................................................................................ 18
7 Supplement ............................................................................................................................ 20
7.1 Technical data ................................................................................................................ 20
Information:
This quick setup guide enables quick setup and commissioning of
your instrument.
Youcanndsupplementaryinformationinthecorresponding,more
detailed Operating Instructions Manual as well as the Safety Manual
thatcomeswithinstrumentswithSILqualication.Thesemanualsare
available on our homepage.
Operating instructions VEGAPULS 64 - Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/
HART: Document-ID 51141
Editing status of the quick setup guide: 2021-06-10

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1 For your safety
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1 For your safety
1.1 Authorised personnel
All operations described in this documentation must be carried out
onlybytrained,qualiedpersonnelauthorisedbytheplantoperator.
During work on and with the device, the required personal protective
equipment must always be worn.
1.2 Appropriate use
VEGAPULS 64 is a sensor for continuous level measurement.
Youcannddetailedinformationabouttheareaofapplication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.
1.3 Warning about incorrect use
Inappropriate or incorrect use of this product can give rise to applica-
tion-specichazards,e.g.vesseloverllthroughincorrectmounting
or adjustment. Damage to property and persons or environmental
contamination can result. Also, the protective characteristics of the
instrument can be impaired.
1.4 General safety instructions
This is a state-of-the-art instrument complying with all prevailing
regulations and directives. The instrument must only be operated in a
technicallyawlessandreliablecondition.Theoperatorisresponsi-
ble for the trouble-free operation of the instrument. When measuring
aggressive or corrosive media that can cause a dangerous situation
if the instrument malfunctions, the operator has to implement suitable
measures to make sure the instrument is functioning properly.
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.Forsafety
reasons,onlytheaccessoryspeciedbythemanufacturermustbe
used.
To avoid any danger, the safety approval markings and safety tips on
the device must also be observed.
The low transmitting power of the radar sensor is far below the inter-
nationallyapprovedlimits.Nohealthimpairmentsaretobeexpected
with intended use.The band range of the measuring frequency can
be found in chapter " Technical data".

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1 For your safety
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1.5 EU conformity
ThedevicefullsthelegalrequirementsoftheapplicableEUdirec-
tives.ByaxingtheCEmarking,weconrmtheconformityofthe
instrument with these directives.
The EU conformity declaration can be found on our homepage.
1.6 NAMUR recommendations
NAMUR is the automation technology user association in the process
industry in Germany. The published NAMUR recommendations are
acceptedasthestandardineldinstrumentation.
ThedevicefullstherequirementsofthefollowingNAMURrecom-
mendations:
• NE 21 – Electromagnetic compatibility of equipment
• NE 43 – Signal level for fault information from measuring transduc-
ers
• NE53–Compatibilityofelddevicesanddisplay/adjustment
components
• NE107–Self-monitoringanddiagnosisofelddevices
For further information see www.namur.de.
1.7 Radio license for Europe
The instrument was tested according to the latest issue of the follow-
ingharmonizedstandards:
• EN 302372 - Tank Level Probing Radar
• EN 302729 - Level Probing Radar
It is hence approved for use inside and outside closed vessels in
countries of the EU.
Use is also approved in EFTA countries, provided the respective
standards have been implemented.
Foroperationinsideofclosedvessels,pointsatofinannexEof
EN302372mustbefullled.
For operation outside of closed vessels, the following conditions must
befullled:
• The instrument must be stationary mounted and the antenna
directed vertically downward
• The instrument may only be used outside closed vessels in the
version with G1½ or 1½ NPT thread with integrated horn antenna.
• The mounting location must be at least 4 km away from radio
astronomy stations, unless special permission was granted by the
responsible national approval authority
• When installed within 4 to 40 km of a radio astronomy station,
the instrument must not be mounted higher than 15 m above the
ground.
A list of the respective radio astronomy stations can be found in chap-
ter " Appendix" of the operating instructions.

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1 For your safety
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1.8 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lthisobligationbyobservingtheenvironmental
instructions in this manual:
• Chapter " Packaging, transport and storage"
• Chapter " Disposal"

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2 Product description
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2 Product description
2.1 Conguration
Thetypelabelcontainsthemostimportantdataforidenticationand
use of the instrument:
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Fig. 1: Layout of the type label (example)
1 Instrument type, product code
2 Field for approvals
3 Technical data
4 Data matrix code for VEGA Tools app
5 Reminder to observe the instrument documentation
The type label contains the serial number of the instrument. With it
youcanndthefollowinginstrumentdataonourhomepage:
• Product code (HTML)
• Delivery date (HTML)
• Order-specicinstrumentfeatures(HTML)
• Operating instructions and quick setup guide at the time of ship-
ment (PDF)
• Order-specicsensordataforanelectronicsexchange(XML)
• Testcerticate(PDF)-optional
Move to " www.vega.com"andenterinthesearcheldtheserial
number of your instrument.
Alternatively, you can access the data via your smartphone:
• Download the VEGA Tools app from the " Apple App Store" or the
" Google Play Store"
• ScantheDataMatrixcodeonthetypelabeloftheinstrumentor
• Enter the serial number manually in the app
Type label
Serial number - Instru-
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3 Mounting
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3 Mounting
3.1 Mounting preparations, mounting strap
The mounting strap is supplied unassembled (optionally) as acces-
sory part of the plastic horn antenna and must be screwed to the
sensorbeforesetupwiththreehexagonsocketscrewsM5x10and
springwashers.Max.torque,seechapter"Technical data". Required
tools:Allenwrenchsize4.
Therearetwodierentvariantsofscrewingthestraptothesensor,
see following illustration:
1 2
Fig. 2: Mounting strap for screwing to the sensor
1 For angle of inclination in steps
2 Forangleofinclination,innitelyvariable
Depending on the selected variant, the sensor can be rotated in the
strap:
• Single chamber housing
– Angle of inclination in three steps 0°, 90° and 180°
– Angleofinclination180°,innitelyvariable
• Double chamber housing
– Angle of inclination in two steps 0° and 90°
– Angleofinclination90°,innitelyvariable

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Fig. 3: Adjustment of the angle of inclination
Fig. 4: Turning by fastening in the centre
3.2 Mounting instructions
Radar sensors for level measurement emit electromagnetic waves.
Thepolarizationisthedirectionoftheelectricalcomponentofthese
waves.
Thepolarizationdirectionismarkedbyanoseonthehousing,see
following drawing:
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Fig. 5: Position of the polarisation
1 Nose for marking the direction of polarisation
Note:
Turningthehousingchangesthepolarisationandthustheeectof
false echoes on the measured value.
In order to avoid a change in the metrological properties, observe
the position of the polarisation during installation or in the case of
subsequent changes.
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3 Mounting
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When mounting the device, keep a distance of at least 200 mm
(7.874 in) from the vessel wall. If the device is installed in the center
of dished or round vessel tops, multiple echoes can arise. However,
these can be suppressed by an appropriate adjustment (see chapter
" Setup").
If you cannot maintain this distance, you should carry out a false
signal suppression during setup. This applies particularly if buildup on
thevesselwallisexpected.Insuchcases,werecommendrepeating
thefalsesignalsuppressionatalaterdatewithexistingbuildup.
> 200 mm
(7.87
")
Fig. 6: Mounting of the radar sensor on round vessel tops
In vessels with conical bottom it can be advantageous to mount the
device in the centre of the vessel, as measurement is then possible
down to the bottom.
Fig. 7: Mounting of the radar sensor on vessels with conical bottom
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4 Connecting to power supply
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4 Connecting to power supply
4.1 Connecting
The voltage supply and signal output are connected via the spring-
loaded terminals in the housing.
Connection to the display and adjustment module or to the interface
adapter is carried out via contact pins in the housing.
Information:
The terminal block is pluggable and can be removed from the
electronics.To do this, lift the terminal block with a small screwdriver
and pull it out. When reinserting the terminal block, you should hear it
snap in.
Proceed as follows:
1. Unscrew the housing lid
2. If a display and adjustment module is installed, remove it by turn-
ing it slightly to the left
3. Loosen compression nut of the cable gland and remove blind
plug
4. Removeapprox.10cm(4in)ofthecablemantle,stripapprox.
1 cm (0.4 in) of insulation from the ends of the individual wires
5. Insert the cable into the sensor through the cable entry
1 2
Fig. 8: Connection steps 5 and 6
1 Single chamber housing
2 Double chamber housing
6. Insert the wire ends into the terminals according to the wiring plan
Note:
Solidcoresaswellasexiblecoreswithwireendsleevesareinsert-
eddirectlyintotheterminalopenings.Incaseofexiblecoreswithout
end sleeves, press the terminal from above with a small screwdriver,
the terminal opening is then free.When the screwdriver is released,
the terminal closes again.
7. Check the hold of the wires in the terminals by lightly pulling on
them
8. Connect the shielding to the internal ground terminal, connect the
externalgroundterminaltopotentialequalisation
Connection technology
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9. Tighten the compression nut of the cable entry gland. The seal
ring must completely encircle the cable
10. Reinsert the display and adjustment module, if one was installed
11. Screw the housing lid back on
Theelectricalconnectionisnished.
4.2 Wiring plan, single chamber housing
Thefollowingillustrationappliestothenon-ExaswellastotheEx-ia
version.
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+
( ) (-)
678
4...20mA
2
3
4
1
Fig. 9: Electronics and connection compartment - single chamber housing
1 Voltage supply, signal output
2 For display and adjustment module or interface adapter
3 For external display and adjustment unit
4 Ground terminal for connection of the cable screening
Electronics and connec-
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5 Set up with the display and adjustment
module
5.1 Insert display and adjustment module
The display and adjustment module can be inserted into the sensor
andremovedagainatanytime.Youcanchooseanyoneoffourdier-
ent positions - each displaced by 90°. It is not necessary to interrupt
the power supply.
Proceed as follows:
1. Unscrew the housing lid
2. Place the display and adjustment module on the electronics in the
desired position and turn it to the right until it snaps in.
3. Screw housing lid with inspection window tightly back on
Disassembly is carried out in reverse order.
The display and adjustment module is powered by the sensor, an ad-
ditional connection is not necessary.
Fig. 10: Installing the display and adjustment module in the electronics compart-
ment of the single chamber housing

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1 2
Fig. 11: Installing the display and adjustment module in the double chamber
housing
1 In the electronics compartment
2 In the connection compartment
Note:
Ifyouintendtoretrottheinstrumentwithadisplayandadjustment
module for continuous measured value indication, a higher lid with an
inspection glass is required.
5.2 Parameter adjustment - Quick setup
To quickly and easily adapt the sensor to the application, select the
menu item " Quick setup" in the start graphic on the display and
adjustment module.
Select the individual menu items with the [->] key. Carry out the steps
in the below sequence.
1. Measurement loop name
Intherstmenuitemyouassignasuitablemeasurementloopname.
Permittedarenameswithmax.19characters.
2. Medium
In this menu item you select the medium.The selection comprises
liquidswithdierentproperties.
Quick setup process

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3. Application
In this menu item you determine the application.
4. Vessel shape
In this menu item you specify the for of the vessel bottom and top.
5. Vessel height/Measuring range
In this menu item you enter the height of the vessel and hence the
active measuring range.
6. Max. adjustment
Inthismenuitemyoucarryoutthemax.adjustment.
Enterthemeasuringdistancefor100%lling.
7. Min. adjustment
In this menu item you carry out the min. adjustment.
Enterthemeasuringdistancefor0%lling.
8. Termination
" Quick setup terminated successfully"isdisplayedbriey.
Information:
The echo curve of setup was stored automatically during the quick
setup.
Thequicksetupisnished.
The return to the measured value indication is carried out through the
[->] or [ESC] keys or automatically after 3 s
The menu " Extended adjustment" is available for further settings. Im-
portantfunctionsaredescribedinthefollowingchapter.Youcannda
Extended adjustment

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complete description of all functions of the " Extended adjustment" in
the operating instructions manual of VEGAPULS 64.
5.3 Menu overview
Menu item Parameter Default setting
Measurement
loop name
Sensor
Units Distance in m
Temperature in °C
Application Medium Water based
Application Storage tank
Vessel top/Vessel
bottom
Dished form/Dished form
Vessel height/
Measuring range
30 m
Adjustment Max.adjustment 0,000 m(d)
100.00 %
Min. adjustment 30 m
0.00 %
Damping Integration time 0.0 s
Current output Current output -
Mode
Output characteristics
4 … 20 mA
Reaction when malfunctions occur
≤3.6mA
Current output -
Min./Max.
3.8 mA
20.5 mA
Lock adjustment Released
Menu item Default setting
Menu language Order-specic
Displayed value 1 Filling height in %
Displayed value 2 Electronics temperature in °C
Backlight Switched on
Menu item Parameter Default setting
Device status -
Peak value indi-
cator
Distance -
Measurement re-
liability
-
Setup
Display
Diagnostics

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Menu item Parameter Default setting
Peak values, ad-
ditional
Temperature -
Curve display Echo curve -
False signal sup-
pression
-
Simulation Percent
Echo curve mem-
ory
Percent
Menu item Parameter Default setting
Date/Time Actual date/Actual time
Reset -
Copy instru-
ment settings
-
Scaling Scalingsize Volume in l
Scaling format 0 % corresponds to 0 l
100 % corresponds to 0 l
Current out-
put 1
Current output - Meas. vari-
able
Lin. percent - Level
Current output - Adjustment 0 … 100 % correspond to
4 … 20 mA
Current out-
put 2
Current output - Meas. vari-
able
Lin. percent - Level
Current output - Adjustment 0 … 100 % correspond to
4 … 20 mA
False signal
suppression
-
Linearisation Linear
HART mode Address 0
Special pa-
rameters
-
Menu item Parameter
Device name Device name
Instrument version Hardware and software version
Factory calibration date Date
Sensor characteristics Order-speciccharacteristics
Additional adjustments
Info

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6 Set up with smartphone/tablet, PC/notebook via Bluetooth
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6 Set up with smartphone/tablet, PC/
notebook via Bluetooth
6.1 Preparations
Make sure that the Bluetooth function of the display and adjustment
module is activated. For this, the switch on the bottom side must be
set to " On".
1
On
O
Fig. 12: Activate Bluetooth
1 Switch
On = Bluetooth active
O= Bluetoothnotactive
The security concept of Bluetooth operation absolutely requires that
the default setting of the sensor PIN be changed.This prevents unau-
thorizedaccesstothesensor.
The default setting of the sensor PIN is " 0000". First of all you have
to change the sensor PIN in the adjustment menu of the sensor, e.g.
to " 1111":
1. Gotosetupviatheextendedoperation
2. Lock operation by changing sensor PIN
3. Enable operation again by entering the sensor PIN once more
Activate Bluetooth
Change sensor PIN

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Sensor adjustment via the display/adjustment module or PACTware/
DTM by means of VEGACONNECT is thus released again. For ac-
cess(authentication)withBluetooth,thechangedPINisstilleective.
Note:
Bluetooth access can only be established if the current sensor PIN
diersfromthedefaultsetting"0000". It is possible both when the
adjustment is unlocked and when it is locked.
6.2 Connecting
Smartphone/Tablet
Start the adjustment app and select the function "Setup". The smart-
phone/tablet searches automatically for Bluetooth-capable instru-
ments in the area.
PC/Notebook
Start PACTware and the VEGA project assistant. Select the device
search via Bluetooth and start the search function.The device auto-
matically searches for Bluetooth-capable devices in the vicinity.
The message " Instrument search running" is displayed. All devices
found are listed in the operating window. The search is automatically
continued continuously.
Select in the device list the requested device.The message " Con-
necting" is displayed.
Fortherstconnection,theoperatingdeviceandthesensormust
authenticateeachother.Aftersuccessfulauthentication,thenextcon-
nection functions without authentication.
Forauthentication,enterinthenextmenuwindowthe4-digitsensor
PIN.
6.3 Sensor parameter adjustment
Thesensorparameterizationiscarriedoutviatheadjustmentappon
the smartphone/tablet or the DTM on the PC/notebook.
Preparations
Connecting
Authenticate

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Fig. 13: Example of an app view - Setup sensor adjustment
App view

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7 Supplement
7.1 Technical data
Note for approved instruments
The technical data in the respective safety instructions which are included in delivery are valid for
approvedinstruments(e.g.withExapproval).Thesedatacandierfromthedatalistedherein,for
exampleregardingtheprocessconditionsorthevoltagesupply.
All approval documents can be downloaded from our homepage.
Electromechanical data - version IP66/IP67 and IP66/IP68 (0.2 bar)
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
Material ca-
ble gland
Material seal
insert
Cable diameter
4.5 … 8.5 mm 5 … 9 mm 6 … 12 mm 7 … 12 mm 10 … 14 mm
PA NBR - ● ● -●
Brass, nickel-
plated
NBR ● ● ● - -
Stainless
steel
NBR -● ● -●
Wire cross-section (spring-loaded terminals)
ƲMassive wire, stranded wire 0.2 … 2.5 mm² (AWG 24 … 14)
ƲStranded wire with end sleeve 0.2 … 1.5 mm² (AWG 24 … 16)
Voltage supply
Operating voltage UB12 … 35 V DC
Operating voltage UBwith lighting
switched on
18 … 35 V DC
Reverse voltage protection Integrated
Permissible residual ripple
Ʋfor 12 V < UB< 18 V ≤0.7Ve(16…400Hz)
Ʋfor 18 V < UB< 35 V ≤1Ve(16…400Hz)
Load resistor
ƲCalculation (UB- Umin)/0.022 A
Ʋ Example-UB= 24 V DC (24V-12V)/0.022A=545Ω