Vega VEGAPULS 64 User manual

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

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Contents
VEGAPULS 64 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire
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Contents
1 For your safety
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 CE conformity................................................................................................................... 4
1.6 NAMUR recommendations .............................................................................................. 4
1.7 Radio license for Europe .................................................................................................. 4
1.8 Environmental instructions ............................................................................................... 4
2 Product description
2.1 Conguration.................................................................................................................... 6
3 Mounting
3.1 Mounting preparations, mounting strap............................................................................ 7
3.2 Mounting instructions ....................................................................................................... 7
4 Connecting to power supply
4.1 Connecting....................................................................................................................... 9
4.2 Wiring plan, single chamber housing.............................................................................. 10
5 Set up with the display and adjustment module
5.1 Insert display and adjustment module............................................................................ 12
5.2 Parameter adjustment - Quick setup .............................................................................. 13
5.3 Parameter adjustment - Extended adjustment................................................................ 15
6 Supplement
6.1 Technical data ................................................................................................................ 21
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 the supplied DVD or in the download area of "www.vega.
com".
Operating instructions VEGAPULS 64 - 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-
wire: Document-ID 51141
Editing status of the quick setup guide: 2015-12-04

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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 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.
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 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. Also the pro-
tectivecharacteristicsoftheinstrumentcanbeinuenced.
1.4 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.
Depending on the instrument version, the emitting frequencies are in
the C, K or W band range. The low emitting frequencies are far below
the internationally approved limit values. When used correctly, the
device poses no danger to health.

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1 For your safety
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1.5 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.
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llstherequirementsofthefollowingNAMURrecom-
mendations:
• NE 21 – Electromagnetic compatibility of equipment
• NE 43 – Signal level for malfunction information from measuring
transducers
• 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 is approved according to EN 302372-1/2 V1.2.1
(2011-02) for use in closed vessels.
For operation inside of closed vessels, the following conditions must
befullled:
• The instrument must be permanently mounted on a closed vessel
made of metal, reinforced concrete, or comparable attenuating
materials.
• Flanges,processttingsandmountingaccessoriesmustensure
the microwave impermeability of the vessel and not let the radar
signal escape to the outside
• If necessary, existing viewing windows in the vessel must be
coated with a microwave impermeable material (e.g. electrically
conductive coating)
• Manholesandangesonthevesselmustbeclosedandsealedto
avoid penetration of the radar signal
• The instrument should be preferably mounted on top of the vessel
with antenna orientation downward
• The instrument must only be installed and maintained by appropri-
atelyqualiedsta
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.

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1 For your safety
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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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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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1
12
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10
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5
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3
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Fig. 1: Layout of the type label (example)
1 Instrument type
2 Product code
3 License label
4 Power supply and signal output, electronics
5 Protection rating
6 Measuring range
7 Process and ambient temperature, process pressure
8 Material, wetted parts
9 Serial number of the instrument
10 Data-Matrix-Code for smartphone app
11 Symbol of the device protection class
12 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
Go to www.vega.com "VEGA Tools" and "Instrument search". Enter
the serial number.
Alternatively, you can access the 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
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) 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90°,innitelyvariable
– Angle of inclination in two steps 0° and 90°
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. 3: Position of the polarisation
1 Nose for marking the direction of polarisation
Polarisation

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Information:
Whenthehousingisrotated,thedirectionofpolarizationchanges
andhencetheinuenceofthefalseechoonthemeasuredvalue.
Please keep this in mind when mounting or making changes later.
When mounting the sensor, keep a distance of at least 200 mm
(7.874 in) from the vessel wall. If the sensor 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 storage during setup. This applies particularly if buildup on the
vessel wall is expected. In such cases, we recommend repeating the
false signal storage at a later date with existing buildup.
> 200 mm
(7.87
")
Fig. 4: Mounting of the radar sensor on round vessel tops
In vessels with conical bottom it can be advantageous to mount the
sensor in the center of the vessel, as measurement is then possible
down to the lowest point of the vessel bottom.
Fig. 5: Mounting of the radar sensor on vessels with conical bottom
Installation position

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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
Fig. 6: Connection steps 5 and 6 - Single chamber housing
Connection technology
Connection procedure

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Fig. 7: Connection steps 5 and 6 - Double chamber housing
6. Insert the wire ends into the terminals according to the wiring plan
Information:
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.
Youcanndfurtherinformationonthemax.wirecross-sectionunder
"Technical data - Electromechanical data"
7. Check the hold of the wires in the terminals by lightly pulling on
them
8. Connect the screen to the internal ground terminal, connect the
external ground terminal to potential equalisation
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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5
12
+
( ) (-)
678
4...20mA
2
3
4
1
Fig. 8: Electronics and terminal 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 screen
Electronics and terminal
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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. 9: Installing the display and adjustment module in the electronics compart-
ment of the single chamber housing

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1 2
Fig. 10: Installing the display and adjustment module in the double chamber
housing
1 In the electronics compartment
2 In the terminal 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 form
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.

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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
complete description of all functions of the "Extended adjustment" in
the operating instructions manual of VEGAPULS 64.
5.3 Parameter adjustment - Extended adjustment
Themainmenuisdividedintovesectionswiththefollowingfunc-
tions:
Setup: Settings, e.g., for measurement loop name, units, application,
adjustment, signal output
Display: Settings, e.g., for language, measured value display, lighting
Diagnosis: Information, for example, on device status, peak value,
simulation, echo curve
Additional adjustments: Date/Time, reset, copy function, scaling,
currentoutput,falsesignalsuppression,linearization,HARTmode,
special parameters
Info: Instrument name, hardware and software version, calibration
date, instrument features
In the main menu item "Setup", the individual submenu items
should be selected one after the other and provided with the correct
parameters to ensure optimum adjustment of the measurement. The
procedure is described in the following.
Since the radar sensor is a distance measuring instrument, the
distance from the sensor to the product surface is measured.To
indicate the actual level, an allocation of the measured distance to the
percentage height must be carried out.
To perform the adjustment, enter the distance with full and empty ves-
sel, see the following example:
Extended adjustment
Main menu
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100%
0%
0,5 m
(19.68
")
5 m
(196.9
")
2
1
3
Fig. 11: Parameter adjustment example min./max. adjustment
1 Min. level = max. measuring distance
2 Max. level = min. measuring distance
3 Reference plane
If these values are not known, an adjustment with the distances of e.g.
10%and90%ispossible.Startingpointforthesedistancespecica-
tionsisalwaysthesealingsurfaceofthethreadorange.Youcannd
specicationsonthereferenceplaneinchapter"Technical data". The
actual level is calculated on the basis of these settings.
The actual product level during this adjustment is not important,
because the min./max. adjustment is always carried out without
changing the product level.These settings can be made ahead of
time without the instrument having to be installed.
The function "Setup" allows the echo curve to be saved at the time of
setup.
Information:
This is generally recommended, however, for use of the Asset
Management functions it is absolutely necessary. Saving should be
carried out with a very low level.
The function "Echo curve memory" allows up to ten individual echo
curves to be stored, for example to detect the measurement behav-
iourofthesensorindierentoperatingconditions.
With the adjustment software PACTware and the PC, the stored echo
curvescanbedisplayedwithhighresolutionandusedtorecognize
signal changes over time. In addition, the echo curve saved during
setup can also be displayed in the echo curve window and compared
with the current echo curve.
Diagnostics - Echo curve
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Menu - Setup
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 - Display
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 - Diagnosis
Menu item Parameter Default setting
Sensor status -
Peak value Distance -
Meas. certainty -
Menu and parameter
overview

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Menu item Parameter Default setting
Peak values, ad-
ditional
Temperature -
Curve indication Echo curve -
False signal sup-
pression
-
Simulation Percent
Echo curve
memory
Percent
Menu - Additional adjustments
Menu item Parameter Default setting
Date/Time Actual date/Actual time
Reset -
Copy in-
strument
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
-
Linearization Linear
HART mode Address 0
Special pa-
rameters
-
Menu - Info
Menu item Parameter
Device name VEGAPULS 6.
Instrument version Hardware and software version
Factory calibration
date
Date
Sensor characteristics Order-speciccharacteristics

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Thefollowingcircumstancescauseinterferingreectionsandcan
inuencethemeasurement:
• High sockets
• Vessel installations such as struts
• Agitators
• Buildup or welded joints on vessel walls
Note:
A false signal suppression detects, marks and saves these false
signals so that they are no longer taken into account in the level
measurement.
This should be done with a low level so that all potential interfering
reectionscanbedetected.
Proceed as follows:
1. Select with [->] the menu item "False signal suppression" and
conrmwith[OK].
2. Conrmagainwith[OK].
3. Conrmagainwith[OK].
4. Conrmagainwith[OK] and enter the actual distance from the
sensor to the product surface.
5. All interfering signals in this section are detected by the sensor
andstoredafterconrmingwith[OK].
Note:
Check the distance to the product surface, because if an incorrect
(too large) value is entered, the existing level will be saved as a false
signal.The level would then no longer be detectable in this area.
If a false signal suppression has already been saved in the sensor,
the following menu window appears when selecting "False signal
suppression":
Additional adjustments -
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Delete: An already created false signal suppression will be com-
pletely deleted. This is useful if the saved false signal suppression no
longer matches the metrological conditions in the vessel.
Extend: is used to extend an already created false signal suppres-
sion.This is useful if a false signal suppression was carried out with
too high a level and not all false signals could be detected. When
selecting "Extend", the distance to the product surface of the created
false signal suppression is displayed. This value can now be changed
and the false signal suppression can be extended to this range.