Vega VEGASON 61 User manual

Quick setup guide
Ultrasonic sensor for continuous level
measurement
VEGASON 61
4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire
Document ID: 51856

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Contents
VEGASON 61 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire
51856-EN-160712
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 Safety label on the instrument .......................................................................................... 4
1.6 CE conformity................................................................................................................... 4
1.7 FulllmentofNAMURrecommendations ......................................................................... 4
1.8 Environmental instructions ............................................................................................... 4
2 Product description
2.1 Conguration.................................................................................................................... 5
3 Mounting
3.1 Mountinginstructions ....................................................................................................... 6
4 Connecting to power supply
4.1 Connection procedure...................................................................................................... 7
4.2 Wiring plan, double chamber housing .............................................................................. 8
5 Set up with the display and adjustment module PLICSCOM
5.1 Insert display and adjustment module.............................................................................. 9
5.2 Setup steps .................................................................................................................... 10
5.3 Menuschematic............................................................................................................. 12
6 Supplement
6.1 Technical data ................................................................................................................ 14
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 in the download area of "www.vega.com".
Operating instructions VEGASON 61 - 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-
wire: Document-ID 28778
Editing status of the quick setup guide: 2016-06-28

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1 For your safety
VEGASON 61 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire
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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
VEGASON 61 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.
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.
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.
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.

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1 For your safety
VEGASON 61 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire
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1.5 Safety label on the instrument
The safety approval markings and safety tips on the device must be
observed.
1.6 CE conformity
ThedevicefullsthelegalrequirementsoftheapplicableECguide-
lines.ByaxingtheCEmarking,weconrmsuccessfultestingofthe
product.
Electromagnetic compatibility
The instruments are designed for use in an industrial environment.
Nevertheless, electromagnetic interference from electrical conductors
and radiated emissions must be taken into account, as is usual with a
class A instrument according to EN 61326-1. If the instrument is used
inadierentenvironment,itselectromagneticcompatibilitywithother
devices must be ensured by suitable measures.
1.7 Fulllmentof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 malfunction information from measuring
transducers
• NE53–Compatibilityofelddevicesanddisplay/adjustment
components
For further information see www.namur.de.
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:
• Instrument type
• Article and serial number device
• Article number, documentation
• Technical data: Approvals, process seal/process temperature,
signal output, voltage supply, protection, protection class
• Datamatrixcodeforsmartphoneapp
• SILidentication(withSILratingexworks)
With the serial number, you can access the delivery data of the instru-
ment via www.vega.com, "VEGA Tools" and "Instrument search".You
canndtheserialnumberontheinsideoftheinstrumentaswellas
on the type label on the outside.
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

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3Mounting
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3 Mounting
3.1 Mounting instructions
The reference plane for the measuring range is the lower edge of the
transducer.
Makesurethataminimumdistancefromthereferenceplane-the
so-calleddeadzone,inwhichmeasurementisnotpossible-is
maintained.Theexactvalueofthedeadzoneisstatedinchapter
"Technical data".
1
2
Fig. 1: Minimum distance to the max. level
1 Dead zone
2 Reference plane
Mountthesensoratleast200mm(7.874in)awayfromthevessel
wall.
1
2
> 200 mm
Fig. 2: Mounting on round vessel tops
1 Reference plane
2 Vessel center or symmetry axis
Reference plane for
measuring range
Mounting

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4 Connecting to power supply
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4 Connecting to power supply
4.1 Connection procedure
Proceed as follows:
1. Unscrewthehousinglid
2. Loosen compression nut of the cable gland and remove blind
plug
3. Removeapprox.10cm(4in)ofthecablemantle(currentoutput),
stripapprox.1cm(0.4in)insulationfromtheendsoftheindi-
vidual wires
4. Insert the cable into the sensor through the cable entry
5. Lift the opening levers of the terminals with a screwdriver
6. Insert the wire ends into the open terminals according to the wir-
ing plan
7. Press down the opening levers of the terminals, you will hear the
terminal spring closing
8. Check the hold of the wires in the terminals by lightly pulling on
them
9. Connect the screen to the internal ground terminal, connect the
externalgroundterminaltopotentialequalisation
10. Tighten the compression nut of the cable entry gland. The seal
ring must completely encircle the cable
11. Connect the lead cable for power supply in the same way accord-
ing to the wiring plan, in addition connect the ground conductor to
the inner ground terminal.
12. Screw the housing lid back on
Theelectricalconnectionisnished.
Fig. 3: Connection steps 5 and 6

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4 Connecting to power supply
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4.2 Wiring plan, double chamber housing
4 ... 20 mA
PE
/ L
/ N
L1 N
GND
1 2
12 34
4...20mA IS
Fig. 4: Wiring plan, double chamber housing
1 Voltage supply
2 Signal output
Wiring plan

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5 Set up with the display and adjustment
module PLICSCOM
5.1 Insert display and adjustment module
The display and adjustment module can be inserted into the sensor
and removed again at any time. It is not necessary to interrupt the
power supply.
Proceed as follows:
1. Unscrewthehousinglid
2. Place the display and adjustment module in the desired position
ontheelectronics(youcanchooseanyoneoffourdierentposi-
tions-eachdisplacedby90°)
3. Press the display and adjustment module onto the electronics
and turn it to the right until it snaps in
4. 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. 5: Insert display and adjustment module
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.
Mount/dismount display
and adjustment module

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5.2 Setup steps
1. Go to the menu "Basic adjustment" via the display and adjust-
ment module.
▶Basic adjustment
Display
Diagnostics
Service
Info
2. Carry out the adjustment in the menu items "Min. adjustment" and
"Max. adjustment".
Max.adjustment
100.00 %
=
1.000 m(d)
2.000m(d)
Min.adjustment
0.00 %
=
5.000 m(d)
4.000m(d)
3. Select in the menu item "Medium" the medium of your applica-
tion,forexample"Aqueous solution".
Medium
Liquid
4. Select in the menu item "Application" the vessel, the application
andthevesselform,forexample,"Storage tank".
Vessel form
Storage tank
The sensor measures the distance from the sensor to the product
surface. For indication of the real level, an allocation of the measured
distance to the percentage height must be carried out.
The actual level is then calculated on the basis of these entered
values. At the same time, the operating range of the sensor is limited
frommaximumrangetotherequestedrange.
Set parameters
Parameter adjustment

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100%
0%
1 m
(39.37
")
5 m
(196.9
")
2
1
3
Fig. 6: Parameter adjustment example min./max. adjustment
1 Min. level = max. measuring distance
2 Max. level = min. measuring distance
3 Reference plane
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.
High sockets or vessel installations, such as e. g. struts or agitators as
well as buildup and weld joints on the vessel walls, cause interfering
reectionswhichcanimpairthemeasurement.Afalseechostorage
detects and marks these false echoes, so that they are no longer
taken into account for the level measurement. A false echo memory
shouldbecreatedwithlowlevelsothatallpotentialinterferingreec-
tions can be detected.
False signal suppression
Change now?
Proceed as follows:
1. Movefromthemeasuredvaluedisplaytothemainmenuby
pushing [OK].
2. Select the menu item "Service" with [->]andconrmwith[OK].
Now the menu item "False signal suppression" is displayed.
3. Conrm"False signal suppression - Change now" with [OK] and
select in the below menu "Create new". Enter the actual distance
from the sensor to the product surface. All false signals in this
areaaredetectedbythesensorandsavedafterconrmingwith
[OK].
Service - False signal
suppression

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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.
5.3 Menu schematic
Information:
Depending on the version and application, the highlighted menu
windows may not always be available.
Basic adjustment
▶Basic adjustment 1
Display
Diagnostics
Service
Info
Min.adjustment 1.1
0.00 %
=
4.000 m(d)
3.000m(d)
Max.adjustment 1.2
100.00 %
=
1.000 m(d)
2.000m(d)
Medium 1.3
Liquid
Vessel form 1.4
Storage tank
Damping 1.5
0 s
Linearisation curve 1.6
Linear
Sensor-TAG 1.7
Sensor
Display
Basic adjustment 2
▶Display
Diagnostics
Service
Info
Displayed value 2.1
Scaled
Display unit 2.2
Volume
m³
Scaling 2.3
0 % = 0.0 m³
100 % = 100.0 m³
Backlight 2.4
Switchedo▼

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Diagnostics
Basic adjustment 3
Display
▶Diagnostics
Service
Info
Peak value indicator 3.1
Distancemin.:0.234m(d)
Distancemax.:5.385m(d)
T-min.: 16.5 °C
T-min.: 37.5 °C
Meas.certainty 3.2
36 dB
Sensor status
OK
Curve selection 3.3
Echo curve
Echo curve 3.4
Presentation of the echo
curve
Service
Basic adjustment 4
Display
Diagnostics
▶Service
Info
False signal suppression 4.1
Change now?
Extendedsetting 4.2
None ▼
Current output 4.3
Characteristic: 4-20 mA ▼
Fail.mode: < 3.6 mA ▼
Min.current:3.8mA▼
Simulation 4.4
Start simulation?
Reset 4.5
Select reset?
Unitofmeasurement 4.6
m(d) ▼
select?
Language 4.7
Deutsch ▼
SIL 4.8
Not activated▼
HART mode 4.9
Standard
Address 0
Copy sensor data 4.10
Copy sensor data?
PIN 4.11
Enable?
Info
Basic adjustment 5
Display
Diagnostics
Service
▶Info
Instrument type 5.1
Serial number
12345678
Date of manufacture 5.2
7. June 2016
Software version
3.80
Last change using PC 5.3
10. June 2016
Sensor characteristics 5.4
Display now?

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6 Supplement
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6 Supplement
6.1 Technical data
Note for approved instruments
Thetechnicaldataintherespectivesafetyinstructions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.
Input variable
Measuredvariable distance between lower edge of the transducer and
product surface
Measuringrange
ƲLiquids upto5m(16.4ft)
ƲBulk solids upto2m(6.562ft)
Deadzone 0.25m(0.82ft)
Electromechanical data - version IP 66/IP 67
Cable entry
ƲDouble chamber housing – 1xcableglandM20x1.5(cable:ø5…9mm),1x
blindplugM20x1.5;plugM12x1forVEGADIS61
(optional)
or:
– 1xclosingcap½NPT,1xblindplug½NPT,plug
M12x1forVEGADIS61(optional)
or:
– 1xplug(dependingontheversion),1xblindplug
M20x1.5;plugM12x1forVEGADIS61(optional)
Spring-loaded terminals for wire cross-
section
<2.5mm²(AWG14)
Voltage supply
Operating voltage
Ʋ Non-ExandEx-dinstrument 20…72VDC,20…253VAC,50/60Hz
Power consumption max.4VA;2.1W

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Notes
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Printing date:
VEGA Grieshaber KG
Am Hohenstein 113
77761 Schiltach
Germany
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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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