Vega VEGAMIP R61 User manual
Operating Instructions
VEGAMIP R61
Receiving unit
- Relay
Document ID: 35786
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VEGAMIP R61 • Receiving unit
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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 Conguration.................................................................................................................... 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 Maintenanceandfaultrectication
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
PleasenotetheEx-specicsafetyinformationforinstallationandop-
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
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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-
tionsformaintenanceandfaultrectication.Pleasereadthisinforma-
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.
Youcannddetailedinformationabouttheareaofapplicationin
chapter "Product description".
Operational reliability is ensured only if the instrument is properly
usedaccordingtothespecicationsintheoperatinginstructions
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-specichazards,e.g.vesseloverllordamagetosystem
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
technicallyawlessandreliablecondition.Theoperatorisresponsible
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-
traryconversionsormodicationsareexplicitlyforbidden.
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
ThedevicefulllsthelegalrequirementsoftheapplicableECguide-
lines.ByaxingtheCEmarking,VEGAconrmssuccessfultesting
of the product.
Only with class A instruments:
The device is a class A instrument designed for use in an industrial
environment.Whenusedinadierentenvironment,e.g.,inaliving
area, the electromagnetic compatibility must be ensured by the user.
If necessary, suitable screening measures against conducted and
emitted disturbances must be taken.
Youcanndtheconformitycerticateinthedownloadsectionunder
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
Operationisonlypermittedifthefollowingtwoconditionsarefullled:
• The instrument must not emit interference radiation
• Theinstrumentmustoperatewithoutbeingaectedbyincoming
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.
Conversionsormodicationsoftheinstrumentnotexpresslyap-
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 "Conguration").
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.Theenvironmentmanagementsystemiscertiedaccording
to DIN EN ISO 14001.
Pleasehelpusfulllthisobligationbyobservingtheenvironmental
instructions in this manual:
• Chapter "Packaging, transport and storage"
• Chapter "Disposal"
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3.1 Conguration
Thetypelabelcontainsthemostimportantdataforidenticationand
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".
Youcanndtheserialnumberontheinsideoftheinstrumentaswell
as on the type label on the outside.
The type label contains the serial number of the instrument. With it
youcanndthefollowinginstrumentdataonourhomepage:
• Product code (HTML)
• Delivery date (HTML)
• Order-specicinstrumentfeatures(HTML)
• Operating instructions and quick setup guide at the time of ship-
ment (PDF)
• Order-specicsensordataforanelectronicsexchange(XML)
• Testcerticate(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-specic"Safety instructions" (with Ex versions)
– ifnecessary,furthercerticates
• 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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Typicalapplicationsareoverllanddryrunprotection.Withanoperat-
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
measuringsystem,VEGAMIP61isvirtuallyunaectedbytheprocess
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.
Itworksevenunderextremelydicultconditions:dierentgrainsizes,
contamination,extremellingnoise,hightemperatures,strongdust
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
Severalantennaversionsareavailablefordierentapplications.
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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.
Youwillndadditionalinformationinthesupplementaryinstructions
manual "Protective cover" (Document-ID 34296).
Screwedangesareavailableindierentversionsaccordingtothe
following standards: DIN 2501, EN 1092-1, BS 10, ANSI B 16.5,
JIS B 2210-1984, GOST 12821-80.
Youcanndadditionalinformationinthesupplementaryinstructions
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.
Youwillndadditionalinformationinthefollowingoperatinginstruc-
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
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4.1 General instructions
Oninstrumentswithprocessttingthread,thehexagonmustbetight-
enedwithasuitablewrench.Fortheproperwrenchsizeseechapter
"Dimensions".
Warning:
The housing must not be used to screw the instrument in! Applying
tightening force can damage internal parts of the housing.
Make sure that all parts of the instrument exposed to the process are
suitable for the existing process conditions.
These are mainly:
• Active measuring component
• Processtting
• Process seal
Process conditions are particularly:
• Process pressure
• Process temperature
• Chemical properties of the medium
• Abrasionandmechanicalinuences
Youcannddetailedinformationontheprocessconditionsinchapter
"Technical data" as well as on the type label.
Protect your instrument against moisture ingress through the following
measures:
• Use the recommended cable (see chapter "Connecting to power
supply")
• Tighten the cable gland
• Whenmountinghorizontally,turnthehousingsothatthecable
gland points downward
• Loop the connection cable downward in front of the cable gland
This applies particularly to:
• Outdoor mounting
• Installations in areas where high humidity is expected (e.g. through
cleaning processes)
• Installations on cooled or heated vessels
4.2 Mounting instructions
If possible, install VEGAMIP 61 in a position where strong signal
damping by the medium is expected.
Avoidmountingtheinstrumenttooclosetothevesselwall.Reec-
tionsfromthevesselwallorfromvesselinstallationcaninuencethe
switching accuracy.
Screwing in
Suitability for the process
conditions
Protection against mois-
ture
Switching point
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Fig. 4: Installation position (top view)
The VEGAMIP 61 requires a minimum product strength to detect dif-
ferent products.
Dependent on the medium there will be a respective product thick-
ness.
The properties of the medium are also dependent on the granulation
size,thebulkdensityandthemoisturecontent.
Some exemplary reference values for the min. strength of the me-
dium:
Product type Medium Min. product strength
Plastic granules PTFE, PS > 1000 mm
PP, PE, HDPE, POM > 500 mm
PA, PVC, PVDF > 250 mm
Foodstusandwood Flour > 100 mm
Cereals, corn, rice > 100 mm
Wood chips (dry) > 500 mm
Wood chips (moist) > 100 mm
Mineral products / Ore Stones (e.g. limestone) > 100 mm
Cement, clinker > 100 mm
Glass (crushed) > 100 mm
Coal > 50 mm
Bauxite > 100 mm
Ore > 100 mm
IfVEGAMIP61ismountedinthellingstream,unwantedfalsemeas-
urement signals can be generated. For this reason, mount VEGAMIP
61atapositioninthevesselwherenodisturbances,e.g.fromlling
openings, agitators, etc., can occur.
Microwaves can penetrate non-conductive materials. Hence, it is pos-
sible to measure through the wall of non-conductive vessels.
Product strength
Inowingmedium
Non-metallic vessels
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Fig. 5: Bulk solids vessel of plastic
Inmetalvessels,youhavetomountVEGAMIP61onangesor
threaded sockets. It is also possible to measure through a window. In
general, all products such as glass, ceramic and plastic are suitable
as window material.
Max. thickness of the window material:
Type of material Window material Max. thickness
Plastics PTFE, PS < 5000 mm
PP, PE, HDPE, POM < 1000 mm
PA, PVC, PVDF < 500 mm
Rubber < 50 mm
Glass or ceramic Inspection glass < 200 mm
Aluminiumoxide ceram-
ic Al2O3
< 200 mm
Abrasion protection (ce-
ramic)
< 100 mm
Isolating material Mineral wool < 1000 mm
Ceramicbreplates < 1000 mm
Fireclay bricks < 500 mm
Metal vessels
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C
B
Fig. 6: Installation in front of a vessel window
A Window of non-conductive material, for example, glass, plastic, etc.
B Mounting with condensation on the inner wall of the vessel
C Inspection glass tting
In general, the same as for metal vessels applies to concrete vessels
due to the steel braining.
In general, the same as for metal vessels applies to wood vessels due
to the liquid absorption of the wood.
VEGAMIP 61 can be used for detection of products in pipelines. In
pipelines of non-metallic products such as plastic or glass, the meas-
ured product can be detected through the pipe wall.
x
Fig. 7: Installation in pipelines
x Min. distance 100 mm (3.94 in)
Mount the threaded version of VEGAMIP 61 in the following way:
Concrete vessel
Wood vessels
Pipelines
Threaded version
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Fig. 8: VEGAMIP 61 - threaded version G1½
1 Polarisation marking
2 Instrument hexagon
3 Locknut
4 Process seal
1. Insert the supplied process seal (1) before screwing it in
2. To screw VEGAMIP 61 in, use the instrument hexagon (3) below
the housing.
Screwtheinstrumentinandhand-screwitaatwrench
3. Turn the sensor back (max. 180°) to reach the required orientation
of the polarisation marking (4)
4. Hold the instrument in this position and tighten with the counter
nut (2)
Caution:
The housing must not be used to screw the instrument in! Applying
tightening force can damage internal parts of the housing.
Note:
In the case of VEGAMIP 61 with NPT thread, the instrument seals in
the thread itself. Hence, no counter nut is necessary for these ver-
sions.
Avoid long sockets in which the medium can remain and if possible,
mountVEGAMIP61front-ush.Thisappliesmainlyifbuildupand
dust are expected.
Buildup
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1
Fig. 9: Front ush installation
1 Unfavourable installation - bulk solid can settle in front of the sensor
2 Correct front ush installation
Ifafront-ushinstallationisnotpossible,youcanlllongsocketswith
a plastic or ceramic cylinder to avoid build up of bulk solids and dust
deposits. Select the material according to the diameter of the socket
and adapt the length as far as possible to the shape of the vessel wall.
Securethellingmaterialagainstfallingoutorturning.Ifusingaxing
screw is technically not possible, you can secure the material in the
socket with an adhesive.
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1
2
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Fig. 10: Front ush installation
1 Plastic or ceramic material
2 Fixing screw (if technically possible)
In very abrasive products, VEGAMIP 61 should be installed with a
mounting adapter or in front of a suitable window. In this case, you
have to use a window material which is appropriately resistant.
In case of strong vessel vibrations, the VEGAMIP 61 should be
mountedwithantivibrationblocksorrubberbuers.
Abrasive medium
Vibrations
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2
Fig. 11: Installation with vessel vibrations
1 Anti vibration blocks or rubber buers
2 Window of non-conductive material, for example, glass, plastic, etc.
Angle
For an optimum switching signal, the two sensors must be adapted to
each other.The accuracy must be in a range of ±5°.
Axisoset
Theaxisofthetwosensorscanhaveanosetofupto<5%ofthe
sensor distance (d) to each other. Example: with a sensor distance
of1000mm,thetwosensorsmusthaveanosetofmax.50mmto
each other.
General rule: the bigger the antenna and the better it focusses, the
more precise the orientation has to be.
5°
+
-
d
<
d
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Fig. 12: Orientation of the sensors - Angle and axis oset
Polarisation direction
The emitting unit emits electromagnetic waves.The polarisation
plane is the direction of the electrical wave component. Its position is
marked on the instrument hexagon by polarisation markings.
Orientation of the sensor
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For a reliable function, the emitting and receiving unit must be in-
stalled in the same polarisation direction.
If several instrument pairs are installed in a vessel, the instrument
pairscanbecodedbydierentpolarisationpositionstoavoidthat
theyinuenceoneanother.
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Fig. 13: Orientation according to the polarisation direction
1 Polarisation marking on top
2 Polarisation marking on the side
In tight mounting spaces or spaces subject to high temperatures, the
signalofVEGAMIP61canbeguidedviaadeector.Youcanusea
metalplateforthisoranangledantennaextension.Thisdeectorcan
be positioned on the emitting unit side or on the receiving unit side.
In products with low dielectric value, we recommend using an instru-
ment version with antenna extension because it focusses the signal
optimally and has no signal loss.With instrument versions with de-
tachablehornantenna,theantennaextensioncanberetrotted.
Tominimizefalseechoes,takenoteofthepolarisationlevel.Keepthe
position of the polarisation marking to the antenna extension in mind.
Mount the antenna extension according to the following illustration.
Special mounting options
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45°
1 2
Fig. 14: Possibilities for signal deection
1 Metal plate for signal deection of the microwave signal
2 Bent antenna extension
3 Polarisation marking
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