Vega VEGAMIP R61 User manual

Operating Instructions
VEGAMIP R61
Receiving unit
- Relay
Document ID: 35786

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VEGAMIP R61 • Receiving unit
35786-EN-140922
Contents
1 About this document
1.1 Function ........................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Target group ..................................................................................................................... 4
1.3 Symbols used................................................................................................................... 4
2 For your safety
2.1 Authorised personnel ....................................................................................................... 5
2.2 Appropriate use................................................................................................................ 5
2.3 Warning about incorrect use............................................................................................. 5
2.4 General safety instructions............................................................................................... 5
2.5 CE conformity................................................................................................................... 6
2.6 Radio license for Europe .................................................................................................. 6
2.7 Radio license for USA/Canada......................................................................................... 6
2.8 Environmental instructions ............................................................................................... 6
3 Product description
3.1 Conguration.................................................................................................................... 7
3.2 Principle of operation........................................................................................................ 7
3.3 Packaging, transport and storage..................................................................................... 9
3.4 Accessories and replacement parts ............................................................................... 10
4 Mounting
4.1 General instructions ....................................................................................................... 11
4.2 Mounting instructions ..................................................................................................... 11
5 Connecting to power supply
5.1 Preparing the connection ............................................................................................... 21
5.2 Connection procedure.................................................................................................... 21
5.3 Wiring plan, single chamber housing.............................................................................. 22
6 Setup
6.1 Adjustment elements...................................................................................................... 24
6.2 Adjustment ..................................................................................................................... 25
7 Maintenanceandfaultrectication
7.1 Maintenance .................................................................................................................. 30
7.2 Rectify faults................................................................................................................... 30
7.3 Exchanging the electronics ............................................................................................ 31
7.4 How to proceed if a repair is needed.............................................................................. 31
8 Dismount
8.1 Dismounting steps.......................................................................................................... 32
8.2 Disposal ......................................................................................................................... 32
9 Supplement
9.1 Technical data ................................................................................................................ 33
9.2 Dimensions .................................................................................................................... 36

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Safety instructions for Ex areas
PleasenotetheEx-specicsafetyinformationforinstallationandop-
eration in Ex areas. These safety instructions are part of the operating
instructions manual and come with the Ex-approved instruments.
Editing status: 2012-02-14

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1 About this document
VEGAMIP R61 • Receiving unit
35786-EN-140922
1 About this document
1.1 Function
This operating instructions manual provides all the information you
need for mounting, connection and setup as well as important instruc-
tionsformaintenanceandfaultrectication.Pleasereadthisinforma-
tion before putting the instrument into operation and keep this manual
accessible in the immediate vicinity of the device.
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.
Battery disposal
This symbol indicates special information about the disposal of bat-
teries and accumulators.

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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
The VEGAMIP 61 is a sensor for point level detection.
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.
2.3 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.
2.4 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.
The emitting frequencies of the sensors depend on the model, but
are all in the K band range. The low transmitting power lies far below
the internationally permitted limit value. When the instrument is used
correctly, it presents no danger to human health. It may be operated
without restriction outside of closed vessels.

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2.5 CE conformity
ThedevicefulllsthelegalrequirementsoftheapplicableECguide-
lines.ByaxingtheCEmarking,VEGAconrmssuccessfultesting
of the product.
Only with class A instruments:
The device is a class A instrument designed for use in an industrial
environment.Whenusedinadierentenvironment,e.g.,inaliving
area, the electromagnetic compatibility must be ensured by the user.
If necessary, suitable screening measures against conducted and
emitted disturbances must be taken.
Youcanndtheconformitycerticateinthedownloadsectionunder
www.vega.com.
2.6 Radio license for Europe
The instrument is approved according to EN 300440-1 V1.5.1 (2009-
03) and EN 300440-2 V1.531 (2009-03) and can be used without
radio limitations.
2.7 Radio license for USA/Canada
Operationisonlypermittedifthefollowingtwoconditionsarefullled:
• The instrument must not emit interference radiation
• Theinstrumentmustoperatewithoutbeingaectedbyincoming
interference radiation, including such that may trigger unwanted
operating conditions.
The instrument is in conformity with the following regulations:
FCC: Part 15 of the FCC regulations
IC: RSS-210 Issue 7, RSS-GEN Issue 2 and RSS-102 Issue 4 of the
IC regulations.
Conversionsormodicationsoftheinstrumentnotexpresslyap-
proved by the manufacturer will lead to loss of the approval.
Before use, make sure that the respective approval numbers are
stated on the type label (see chapter "Conguration").
2.8 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llthisobligationbyobservingtheenvironmental
instructions in this manual:
• Chapter "Packaging, transport and storage"
• Chapter "Disposal"

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3.1 Conguration
Thetypelabelcontainsthemostimportantdataforidenticationand
use of the instrument:
• Article number
• Serial number
• Technical data
• Article numbers, documentation
With the serial number, you can access the delivery data of the instru-
ment via www.vega.com, "VEGA Tools" and "serial number search".
Youcanndtheserialnumberontheinsideoftheinstrumentaswell
as on the type label on the outside.
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
The scope of delivery typically consists of the following components.
• Point level sensor VEGAMIP R61 (receiving unit)
• Documentation
– this operating instructions manual
– Supplementary instructions manual "Plug connector for level
sensors" (optional)
– Ex-specic"Safety instructions" (with Ex versions)
– ifnecessary,furthercerticates
• The corresponding emitting unit VEGAMIP T61 is described in a
separate operating instructions manual.
3.2 Principle of operation
VEGAMIP 61 is a microwave barrier for level detection.
It is designed for industrial use in all areas of process technology and
can be used in bulk solids and liquids.
Type label
Serial number - Instru-
ment search
Scope of delivery
Area of application

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Typicalapplicationsareoverllanddryrunprotection.Withanoperat-
ing distance of 100 m, VEGAMIP 61 can be used, for example, in bulk
solids silos with large diameters.Thanks to its simple and rugged
measuringsystem,VEGAMIP61isvirtuallyunaectedbytheprocess
and the chemical and physical properties of the medium.
VEGAMIP 61 can also be used for detection of vehicles and ships or
for material recognition on conveyor belts.
Itworksevenunderextremelydicultconditions:dierentgrainsizes,
contamination,extremellingnoise,hightemperatures,strongdust
generation and abrasive products are all no problem for the instru-
ment.
The VEGAMIP 61 consists of the following components.
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Fig. 1: VEGAMIP 61 with plastic housing
1 Emitting unit VEGAMIP T61
2 Receiving unit VEGAMIP R61 with control electronics
3 Housing lid
4 Housing with control electronics
5 Process tting
Severalantennaversionsareavailablefordierentapplications.

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Fig. 2: Antenna versions
1 Threaded version - internal horn antenna with PTFE cover
2 Plastic encapsulated antenna with PP cover
3 Horn antenna/316L
4 VEGAMIP 61 with angled antenna extension
5 Encapsulated horn antenna with PTFE cover
The emitting unit transmits a focused microwave signal via horn
antenna to the receiving unit on the opposite side. If there is medium
between emitting and receiving unit, the signal is damped. This
change is detected by the built-in electronics module and converted
into a switching command.
3.3 Packaging, transport and storage
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 packaging of standard instruments consists of environment-
friendly, recyclable cardboard. For special versions, PE foam or PE
foil is also used. Dispose of the packaging material via specialised
recycling companies.
Transport must be carried out in due consideration of the notes on the
transport packaging. Nonobservance of these instructions can cause
damage to the device.
The delivery must be checked for completeness and possible transit
damage immediately at receipt. Ascertained transit damage or con-
cealed defects must be appropriately dealt with.
Up to the time of installation, the packages must be left closed and
stored according to the orientation and storage markings on the
outside.
Unless otherwise indicated, the packages must be stored only under
the following conditions:
Functional principle
Packaging
Transport
Transport inspection
Storage

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• Not in the open
• Dry and dust free
• Not exposed to corrosive media
• Protected against solar radiation
• Avoiding mechanical shock and vibration
• Storage and transport temperature see chapter "Supplement -
Technical data - Ambient conditions"
• Relative humidity 20 … 85 %
3.4 Accessories and replacement parts
The protective cover protects the sensor housing against soiling and
intense heat from solar radiation.
Youwillndadditionalinformationinthesupplementaryinstructions
manual "Protective cover" (Document-ID 34296).
Screwedangesareavailableindierentversionsaccordingtothe
following standards: DIN 2501, EN 1092-1, BS 10, ANSI B 16.5,
JIS B 2210-1984, GOST 12821-80.
Youcanndadditionalinformationinthesupplementaryinstructions
manual "Flanges according to DIN-EN-ASME-JIS" (Document-ID
31088).
The electronics module VEGAMIP R61 is a replacement part for
microwave barriers of VEGAMIP series 60.
Youwillndadditionalinformationinthefollowingoperatinginstruc-
tions manual:
• "Electronics module VEGAMIP R61 (receiving unit)" (Document-ID
36428)
With high process temperatures exceeding 80 °C, you have to use a
mounting adapter for the emitting and the receiving unit. The mount-
ing adapter can only be used with the threaded version (internal horn
antenna with PTFE cover).
Fig. 3: VEGAMIP 61 with high temperature mounting adapter
Storage and transport
temperature
Protective cap
Flanges
Electronics module
Mounting adapter