Vega VEGACAL Wiring diagram
Supplementary instructions
External housing
VEGACAP, VEGACAL
Document ID: 31085
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Contents
External housing • VEGACAP, VEGACAL
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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 Safety instructions for Ex areas ........................................................................................ 4
2.4 Environmental instructions ............................................................................................... 4
3 Product description
3.1 Conguration.................................................................................................................... 5
3.2 Principle of operation........................................................................................................ 7
3.3 Storage and transport....................................................................................................... 7
4 Mounting
4.1 General instructions ......................................................................................................... 8
4.2 Mounting preparations ..................................................................................................... 8
4.3 Installation procedure....................................................................................................... 8
4.4 Mounting - external housing (instrument housing)............................................................ 9
5 Connect the sensor to the external housing
5.1 Preparing the connection ............................................................................................... 10
5.2 Connection procedure.................................................................................................... 10
6 Setup
6.1 Setup.............................................................................................................................. 12
7 Maintenance
7.1 Instrument repair ............................................................................................................ 13
8 Dismount
8.1 Dismounting steps.......................................................................................................... 14
8.2 Disposal ......................................................................................................................... 14
9 Supplement
9.1 Technical data ................................................................................................................ 15
9.2 Dimensions .................................................................................................................... 17
Editing status: 2016-10-10
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1 About this document
External housing • VEGACAP, VEGACAL
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1 About this document
1.1 Function
This supplementary manual, together with the attached operating
instructions manual, has all the information you need for quick setup
and safe operation. Please read this manual before you start setup.
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.
• 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.
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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
An external housing is part of a sensor.
2.3 Safety instructions for Ex areas
TakenoteoftheExspecicsafetyinstructionsforExapplications.
These instructions are attached as documents to the respective sen-
sor with Ex approval and are part of its operating instructions manual.
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.Theenvironmentmanagementsystemiscertiedaccording
to DIN EN ISO 14001.
Pleasehelpusfullthisobligationbyobservingtheenvironmental
instructions in this manual:
• Chapter "Storage and transport"
• Chapter "Disposal"
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3 Product description
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3 Product description
3.1 Conguration
The scope of delivery encompasses:
• Level sensor with external housing
• Documentation
– A device operating instructions manual
– This supplementary operating instructions
– Exspecicsafetyinstructions(withExversions),ifnecessary
furthercerticates
The instrument version "External housing" consists of a sensor hous-
ing and the instrument housing.
Thexconnectedtriaxcableispartofthescopeofdelivery.Thisap-
plies also to the versions with plug.
The metal sensor housing cannot be opened. The electrical connec-
tion must be carried out on the instrument housing.
The instrument housing consists of the base element, the screwed
cover for the electronics or connection compartment and the housing
base.
Thehousingbaseisproducedintwodierentmaterials.Theversion
depends on the selected material of the instrument housing.
• Instrument housing of plastic - housing base: plastic
• Instrument housing of stainless steel - housing base: stainless
steel
With continuously measuring sensors, the screwed cover of the in-
strument housing is with or without inspection window for the display
and adjustment module PLICSCOM (depending on the order).
Scope of delivery
Constituent parts
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3 Product description
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A
B
1
2
3
4
Fig. 1: Components of the external housing for plics®instruments, version IP 68
(10 bar), metal housing
A Sensor housing - IP 68 (10 bar)
B Instrument housing
1 Screw-on cover
2 Base element
3 Housing base
4 Wall mounting plate
AB
1
2
3
4
Fig. 2: Components of the external housing for plics®instruments, version IP 67,
metal housing
A Sensor housing - IP 67
B Instrument housing
1 Screw-on cover
2 Base element
3 Housing base
4 Wall mounting plate
Version IP 68 (10 bar)
with metal housing
Version IP 67 with metal
housing
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A
B
1
2
3
4
Fig. 3: Components of the external housing for plics®instruments, version IP 54,
BNC plug
A Sensor housing - IP 54
B Instrument housing
1 Screw-on cover
2 Base element
3 Housing base
4 Wall mounting plate
3.2 Principle of operation
The external housing is suitable for the following plics®sensors:
• VEGACAL series 60
• VEGACAP series 60.
The external housing is not suitable for VEGACAL 69 and VEGACAP
69.
3.3 Storage and transport
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 outer packaging of standard instruments consists of environ-
ment-friendly, recyclable cardboard. PE foam or PE foil is also used
for packing the instrument. Dispose of the packaging material via
specialised recycling companies.
• Storage and transport temperature see chapter "Supplement -
Technical data - Ambient conditions"
• Relative humidity 20 … 85 %
Version IP 54 with BNC
plug
Area of application
Packaging
Storage and transport
temperature
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4 Mounting
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4 Mounting
4.1 General instructions
In the following cases, we recommend using an instrument version
with external housing:
• if the standard housing is too big
• if strong vibrations can damage the electronics
In Ex applications, only housings with appropriate Ex approval may
be used.
4.2 Mounting preparations
The following tools are required for mounting the external housing.
Plastic housing:
• Hexagon socket wrench, size 4
• Fork wrench, wrench size 19
Stainless steel housing:
• Fork wrench, wrench size 8
• Fork wrench, wrench size 19
We recommend using additional materials when mounting the wall
mounting plate.
• 4 screws, depending on the mounting surface
4.3 Installation procedure
1. Mark the holes according to the following drilling template
2. Depending on the mounting surface, fasten the wall mounting
plate with 4 screws
90 mm
(3.54")
R 3,5 mm
(0.14")
3mm
(0.12")
70 mm
(2.76")
8 mm
(0.32")
93 mm
(3.66")
110 mm
(4.33")
Fig. 4: Hole pattern - wall mounting plate (external housing)
Tools
Mounting material
Wall mounting - External
housing
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4 Mounting
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Tip:
Mount the wall mounting plate in such a way that the cable gland of
the base points downward. Rain and condensation water can thus
draino.
The base of stainless steel can be displaced in 90° increments on the
wall mounting plate, the base of plastic by 180°.
Turn the cable gland of the electronics housing downward.The hous-
ing can be turned by 330° without the use of any tools.
Warning:
With the plastic housing, the four screws of the base may only be
screwedinhandtight.Exceedingthemax.torquespeciedinchapter
"Technical data" can damage the wall mounting plate.
4.4 Mounting - external housing (instrument
housing)
→ Mountthesensortothebottom,dependingontheprocesstting
Note:
When mounting the sensor, note the instructions in the operating
instructions manual of the sensor.
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5 Connect the sensor to the external housing
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5 Connect the sensor to the external
housing
5.1 Preparing the connection
Follow the instructions in the operating instructions manual of the
sensor.
5.2 Connection procedure
Note:
Thetriaxcableispartofthescopeofdeliveryandxconnectedto
the sensor.
The metal sensor housing cannot be opened. The electrical connec-
tion must be carried out on the instrument housing.
1. Insert the cable end through the cable entry on the external hous-
ing (instrument housing)
Tip:
Only run the cable loosely. The connection cable can only be sepa-
rated on the external housing (instrument housing) - except BNC plug.
If the sensor should be dismounted, the connection cable must be
free to take out the sensor.
1 2
1 2
3
Fig. 5: Connection of the sensor in the socket housing
1 red - conductor
2 blue - screening
3 black - grounding
2. Connect the cables to the terminals in the socket housing.
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5 Connect the sensor to the external housing
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The cables are numbered and cannot be interchanged. The
ground cable (black with ground marking) must be connected to
the ground screw.
Conductor (1) wire colour: red
Screening (2) wire colour: blue
Grounding (3) wire colour: black
3. Tighten the compression nut of the cable entry gland. The seal
ring must completely encircle the cable
The electrical connection of the electronics module is described in the
operating instructions manual of the sensor.
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6 Setup
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6 Setup
6.1 Setup
Setup is carried out according to the operating instructions manual of
the respective sensor.
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7 Maintenance
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7 Maintenance
7.1 Instrument repair
Youcanndaninstrumentreturnformaswellasdetailedinforma-
tion about the procedure in the download area of our homepage:
www.vega.com.
By doing this you help us carry out the repair quickly and without hav-
ing to call back for needed information.
If a repair is necessary, please proceed as follows:
• Printandlloutoneformperinstrument
• Clean the instrument and pack it damage-proof
• Attach the completed form and, if need be, also a safety data
sheet outside on the packaging
• Please contact the agency serving you to get the address for
thereturnshipment.Youcanndtheagencyonourhomepage
www.vega.com.
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8 Dismount
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8 Dismount
8.1 Dismounting steps
Take note of chapters "Mounting" and "Connect sensor to the external
housing" and carry out the listed steps in reverse order.
8.2 Disposal
The instrument consists of materials which can be recycled by spe-
cialised recycling companies. We use recyclable materials and have
designed the parts to be easily separable.
Correctdisposalavoidsnegativeeectsonhumansandtheenviron-
ment and ensures recycling of useful raw materials.
Materials: see chapter "Technical data"
If you have no way to dispose of the old instrument properly, please
contact us concerning return and disposal.
WEEE directive 2002/96/EG
This instrument is not subject to the WEEE directive 2002/96/EG and
the respective national laws. Pass the instrument directly on to a spe-
cialised recycling company and do not use the municipal collecting
points.These may be used only for privately used products according
to the WEEE directive.
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9 Supplement
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9.1 Technical data
Technical data
Followingyoundalldatadeviatingfromthestandardinstrument.Allothertechnicaldataare
speciedintheoperatinginstructionoftherespectivesensor.
General data
Material 316L corresponds to 1.4404 or 1.4435
Materials, non-wetted parts
ƲSensor housing - metal housing IP 68
(10 bar)
316L
ƲSensor housing - metal housing IP 67 316L
ƲSensor housing - BNC plug IP 54 316L
ƲPlastic instrument housing (external
housing)
plastic PBT (Polyester)
ƲStainless steel instrument housing -
electropolished (external housing)
316L
ƲHousing base plastic PBT (Polyester), 316L
ƲWall mounting plate plastic PBT (Polyester)
ƲSeal between housing socket and wall
mounting plate
TPE(xedconnected)
ƲSeal between housing and housing
cover (instrument version)
Silicone
ƲGround terminal 316L
ƲConnection cable (triax) PTFE/FEP
Weights
ƲExternal instrument housing approx. 660 g (23 oz)
ƲSensor housing - IP 68 (10 bar) 1100 g (38 oz)
ƲSensor housing - IP 67 400 g (14.1 oz)
ƲSensor housing - IP 54 190 g (6.7 oz)
Processttings
ƲSensor housing - IP 68 (10 bar) G¾, ¾ NPT, G1, 1 NPT, G1½, 1½ NPT
ƲSensor housing - IP 67 G½, ½ NPT
ƲSensor housing - IP 54 G½, ½ NPT
Cable length to the external housing 2 m, 5 m, 10 m (6.56 ft, 16.41 ft, 32.81 ft)
Process conditions
Process pressure -1 … 63 bar/-100 … 6400 kPa (-14.5 … 928 psig)
Process temperature Depending on the sensor
Ambient temperature on the sensor
housing
-50 … +150 °C (-58 … +302 °F)
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Ambient temperature on the sensor
housing - with BNC plug connection
-50 … +100 °C (-58 … +212 °F)
Ambient temperature on the connection
cable
-50 … +150 °C (-58 … +302 °F)
Ambient, storage and transport temperature on the instrument housing
Ʋwithout PLICSCOM -40 … +80 °C (-40 … +176 °F)
Ʋwith PLICSCOM1) -20 … +70 °C (-4 … +158 °F)
Electromechanical data
Cable entry/plug2)
ƲInstrument housing – 1 x cable gland M20 x 1.5 (cable: ø 6 … 12 mm), 2 x
blind plug M20 x 1.5
or:
– 1 x closing cap ½ NPT, 2 x blind plug ½ NPT
or:
– 1 x plug (depending on the version), 2 x blind plugs
M20 x 1.5
ƲHousing base – 1 x cable entry M20 x 1.5 (cable: ø 6 … 12 mm)
Spring-loaded terminals for wire cross-section up to 2.5 mm² (AWG 14)
Electrical protective measures
Protection rating
ƲMetal housing: IP 68 (NEMA Type 6P) IP 68 (10 bar) (NEMA Type 6P)
ƲMetal housing: IP 67 (NEMA Type 4X) IP 67 (NEMA Type 4X)
ƲBNC plug IP 54 (NEMA Type 3S)
ƲInstrument housing - Instrument
socket
IP 66/IP 67 (NEMA Type 4X)
1) Only with VEGACAL.
2) Depending on the version M12 x 1, according to ISO 4400, Harting, 7/8" FF.
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9.2 Dimensions
Sensor housing - Metal (IP 68) and external housing (instrument housing)
90mm (3 35/64")
110mm (4 21/64")
~ 66mm (2 19/32")
ø 41,6
(1 41/64")
59mm (2 21/64")
132mm (5 13/64")
ø 8mm
(5/16")
42mm
(1 21/32")
Fig. 6: Sensor housing - IP 68 (10 bar) and external housing (instrument housing)
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Sensor housing - Metal (IP 67) and external housing (instrument housing)
90 mm (3 35/64")
110 mm (4 21/64")
~ 66 mm (2 19/32")
59 mm (2 21/64")
53 mm
(2 3/32")
ø46 mm
(1 13/16")
ø 8mm
(5/16")
~ 43 mm
(1 21/32")
G½A
SW 41 mm
(1 39/64")
Fig. 7: Sensor housing - IP 67 and external housing (instrument housing)
Sensor housing - BNC plug (IP 54) and external housing (instrument housing)
90 mm (3 35/64")
110 mm (4 21/64")
~ 66 mm (2 19/32")
59 mm (2 21/64")
70 mm
(2 3/4")
ø 8 mm
(5/16")
G½A
SW 30 mm
(1 3/16")
Fig. 8: Sensor housing - IP 54 and external housing (instrument housing)
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Housing versions - instrument housing
~ 59 mm
(2.32")
ø 80 mm
(3.15")
112 mm (4.41")
M20x1,5/
½ NPT
ø77 mm (3.03")
112 mm (4.41")
69 mm (2.72 ")
M20x1,5/
½ NPT
2
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Fig. 9: Housing versions - Instrument housing (with integrated PLICSCOM the housing is 9 mm/0.35 in higher)
1 Instrument housing - plastic
2 Instrument housing - stainless steel, electropolished
Printing date:
VEGA Grieshaber KG
Am Hohenstein 113
77761 Schiltach
Germany
31085-EN-161104
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
© VEGA Grieshaber KG, Schiltach/Germany 2016
Phone +49 7836 50-0
Fax +49 7836 50-201
E-mail: [email protected]
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