Vega VEGAPULS 65 User manual

Quick setup guide
Radar sensor for continuous level
measurement of liquids
VEGAPULS 65
HART and accumulator pack
Document ID: 47132

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Contents
VEGAPULS 65 • HART and accumulator pack
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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 Radio license for USA ...................................................................................................... 4
1.9 Environmental instructions ............................................................................................... 5
2 Product description ................................................................................................................. 6
2.1 Conguration.................................................................................................................... 6
3 Mounting................................................................................................................................... 7
3.1 Mounting instructions ....................................................................................................... 7
4 Connecting to power supply................................................................................................... 8
4.1 Connection of the battery charger .................................................................................... 8
4.2 Wiring plan ....................................................................................................................... 8
5 Set up with the display and adjustment module ................................................................ 10
5.1 Insert display and adjustment module............................................................................ 10
5.2 Parameter adjustment .................................................................................................... 11
5.3 Menu overview ............................................................................................................... 14
6 Set up with smartphone/tablet, PC/notebook via Bluetooth ............................................. 16
6.1 Preparations................................................................................................................... 16
6.2 Connecting..................................................................................................................... 17
6.3 Sensor parameter adjustment ........................................................................................ 17
7 Supplement ............................................................................................................................ 19
7.1 Technical data ................................................................................................................ 19
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 65 - HART and power pack:
Document-ID 40932
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
The VEGAPULS 65 is a sensor for continuous level measurement.
Due to the integrated accumulator the instrument is particularly
suitable as a portable measuring system or test sensor for special
applications.
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

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with intended use.The band range of the measuring frequency can
be found in chapter " Technical data".
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
It is hence approved for use inside 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.
1.8 Radio license for USA
ThisapprovalisonlyvalidforUSA.Hencethefollowingtextisonly
available in the English language.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
• Thisdevicemaynotcauseinterference,and
• Thisdevicemustacceptanyinterference,includinginterference
that may cause undesired operation of the device
Thisdeviceisapprovedforunrestricteduseonlyinsideclosed,sta-
tionaryvesselsmadeofmetal,reinforcedberglassorconcrete.
Changesormodicationsnotexpresslyapprovedbythemanufac-
turer could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

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1.9 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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1
15
13
14
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5
3
6
4
7
8
10
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Fig. 1: Layout of the type label (example)
1 Instrument type
2 Product code
3 Approvals
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 Hardware and software version
10 Order number
11 Serial number of the instrument
12 Data matrix code for VEGA Tools app
13 Symbol of the device protection class
14 ID numbers, instrument documentation
15 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-
ment search

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3 Mounting
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3 Mounting
3.1 Mounting instructions
1. Distancefromthevesselwall>200mm,theantennashould
protrude > 10 mm into the vessel
ca. 10 mm
> 200 mm
(7.87
")
Fig. 2: Distance of the antenna to the vessel wall/vessel ceiling
2. Note min. socket diameter depending on the socket length
For further information see chapter " Mounting".
Mounting

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4 Connecting to power supply
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4 Connecting to power supply
4.1 Connection of the battery charger
We recommended charging the integrated accumulator completely
beforesettinguptheinstrument.Youcanndthechargingtimein
chapter " Technical data".
Thebatterychargerispluggedintoasocketinthesupplyroom,see
chapter " Wiring plan".
The LEDs in the supply room show the charging process and condi-
tionoftheaccumulator,seechapter"Wiring plan".
4.2 Wiring plan
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4
3
5
0
5
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
modes
4 ON/OFF
3 ON/OFF 1h
1,2 OFF
Charge Accu
5..9 auto cycle
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+
( ) (-)
1
Fig. 3: Supply room
1 Internal connection of the socket for the battery charger
2 Mode switch
3 LED green, charging process
4 LED yellow, charging status
5 Socket for the battery charger
The mode switch enables the selection of the following modes:
• 0=sensoro,LEDsshowtheaccumulatorstatus
• 1,2=sensoro,LEDso
• 3 = sensor on for 1 hour after pressing a key (delivery status)
• 4=sensorpermanentlyon,switchingon/oviabutton
• 5 = sensor is switched on every 30 minutes for 3 minutes
• 6 = sensor is switched on every hour for 3 min.
• 7 = sensor is switched on every 6 hours for 3 minutes
• 8 = sensor is switched on every 12 hours for 3 minutes
• 9 = sensor is switched on every 24 hours for 3 minutes
ThegreenLEDcharacterizesthechargingprocess:
• LEDashes=Accumulatorischarging
• LEDlights=accumulatorisfull,batterychargershouldbe
unplugged (accumulator life time)
After pressing the key or changing the mode the yellow LED shows
theaccumulatorstatusforapproximately10sasfollows:
• LED lights = accumulator is full
• LEDashes=accumulatorshouldbecharged
Supply room

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• LEDo=accumulatorisempty

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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. 4: Installing the display and adjustment module in the electronics compart-
ment of the single chamber housing

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1 2
Fig. 5: 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
1. Go to the menu " Setup" via the display and adjustment module.
2. In the menu item " Medium"you select the medium of your ap-
plication,forexample"Aqueous solution".
3. Select in the menu item " Application"thevessel,theapplication
andthevesselform,forexample,storagetank.
4. Carry out the adjustment in the menu items " Min. adjustment"
and " Max. adjustment".
Set parameters

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The radar sensor measures the distance from the sensor to the
mediumsurface.Forindicationofthereallevel,anallocationofthe
measured distance to the percentage height must be carried out.
100%
0%
1 m
(39.37
")
10 m
(393.7
")
2
1
3
Fig. 6: Parameterization example
1 Min. level = max. measuring distance
2 Max. level = min. measuring distance
Forthisadjustment,thedistanceisenteredwhenthevesselisfull
andnearlyempty.Ifthesevaluesarenotknown,anadjustmentwith
otherdistances,forexample,10%and90%isalsopossible.Starting
pointforthesedistancespecicationsisalwaysthesealsurfaceof
thethreadorange.
The function " Echo curve memory" makes it possible to save the
echocurveatthetimeofsetup.Thisisgenerallyrecommended,and
it is absolutely necessary if you want to use the Asset Management
functions.Ifpossible,thecurveshouldbesavedwithalowlevelinthe
vessel.
WiththeadjustmentsoftwarePACTwareandaPC,ahighresolution
echocurvecanbedisplayedandusedtorecognizesignalchanges
duringoperation.Inaddition,theechocurveofsetupcanbedis-
played in the echo curve window and compared with the current echo
curve.
Thefollowingcircumstancescauseinterferingreectionsandcan
inuencethemeasurement:
• Highmountingnozzles
• Vessel internals such as struts
• Agitators
• Buildup or welded joints on vessel walls
Parameterization example
Diagnostics - Echo curve
memory
Additional settings - False
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Note:
Afalsesignalsuppressiondetects,marksandsavesthesefalse
signals to ensure that they are ignored in the level measurement.
This should be done with the lowest possible 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3-timeswith[OK] and enter the actual distance from the
sensor to the product surface.
3. All interfering signals in this range are detected by the sensor and
storedafterbeingconrmedwith[OK].
Note:
Checkthedistancetothemedium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":
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medium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.

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5.3 Menu overview
Menu item Parameter Default setting
Measurement
loop name
Sensor
Medium Liquid
Water based
Application Storage tank
Vessel shape Vessel top Dished form
Vessel bottom Dished form
Vesselheight/
Measuring range
35 m
Max.adjustment 0,000m(d)
100.00%
Min. adjustment 35 m
0.00%
Damping Integration time 0.0 s
Current output
mode
Output character-
istics
4 … 20 mA
Failure mode ≤3.6mA
Current output -
Min./Max.
Min. current 3.8 mA
Max.current 20.5 mA
Lock adjustment Released
Menu item Default setting
Language Order-specic
Displayed value Fillingheightin%
Backlight Switched on
Menu item Parameter Default setting
Device status -
Peak value indi-
cator
Distance -
Electronics tem-
perature
Temperature -
Measurement re-
liability
-
Simulation Percent
Curve display Echo curve -
False signal sup-
pression
-
Setup
Display
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Menu item Parameter Default setting
Echo curve mem-
ory
-
Menu item Default setting
Instrument units Distance in m
Temperature in °C
False signal suppression -
Linearisation Linear
PIN -
Date/Time Actualdate/Actualtime
Reset -
HART mode Address 0
Copy instrument settings -
Menu item Parameter
Device name VEGAPULS 6.
Instrument version Hardware and software version
Date of manufacture Date
Instrument features 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. 7: 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. Intheadjustmentmenu,goto"Additional adjustments","PIN"
Note:
The menu item " PIN" is only displayed if in the menu " Setup","Lock/
Unlock adjustment" the adjustment is released.
2. Change sensor PIN
Activate Bluetooth
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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
PIN is deactivated and when it is activated (adjustment menu "
Setup","Lock/Unlock adjustment").
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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6Setupwithsmartphone/tablet,PC/notebookviaBluetooth
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Fig. 8: Example of an app view - Setup sensor adjustment
App view

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7 Supplement
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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.
External battery charger
Mains voltage 100 … 240 V AC
Output voltage 24 V DC
Max.outputcurrent(short-circuitproof) 500 mA
Load current limitation 70 mA
DCplug(insideplus,outsideminus) 2.1 mm
Integrated accumulator
Type Lithium ions
Voltage 14.8 V
Accumulator capacity 4.7 Wh
Chargingperiodfrom0%to100% approx.4h
Operating time after 10 minutes charging
of0%
> 3 h
Operating time in mode 4 (sensor per-
manently on) with completely charged
accumulator
> 60 h
Temperature range
ƲCharge accumulator 0 … +45° C (+32 … +167 °F)
ƲAccumulator operation -20 … +60° C (-4 … +140 °F)
Temperature derating accumulator capacity
Ʋ+25° C (+77 °F) 100%
Ʋ-10° C (+14 °F) 50%

Printing date:
VEGA Grieshaber KG
Am Hohenstein 113
77761 Schiltach
Germany
47132-EN-210621
All statements concerning scope of delivery, application, practical use and operat-
ing conditions of the sensors and processing systems correspond to the information
available at the time of printing.
Subject to change without prior notice
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