Vega VEGASON 61 User manual

Quick setup guide
Ultrasonic sensor for continuous level
measurement
VEGASON 61
Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART
Document ID: 51852

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Contents
VEGASON 61 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART
51852-EN-231026
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 Conformity........................................................................................................................ 3
1.6 NAMUR recommendations .............................................................................................. 4
1.7 Environmental instructions ............................................................................................... 4
2 Product description................................................................................................................. 5
2.1 Conguration.................................................................................................................... 5
3 Mounting................................................................................................................................... 6
3.1 Mounting instructions ....................................................................................................... 6
4 Connecting to power supply................................................................................................... 7
4.1 Connection procedure...................................................................................................... 7
4.2 Wiring plan, single chamber housing................................................................................ 8
4.3 Wiring plan, double chamber housing .............................................................................. 8
5 Set up with the display and adjustment module PLICSCOM .............................................. 9
5.1 Insert display and adjustment module.............................................................................. 9
5.2 Setup steps ...................................................................................................................... 9
5.3 Menu schematic............................................................................................................. 12
6 Set up with smartphone/tablet, PC/notebook via Bluetooth............................................. 15
6.1 Preparations................................................................................................................... 15
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 VEGASON 61 - Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/
HART: Document-ID 28775
Editing status of the quick setup guide: 2023-10-24

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1 For your safety
VEGASON 61 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART
51852-EN-231026
1 For your safety
1.1 Authorised personnel
All operations described in this documentation must be carried out
only by trained and authorized personnel.
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.
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operatingcompany
is responsible for the trouble-free operation of the instrument. When
measuring aggressive or corrosive media that can cause a danger-
ous situation if the instrument malfunctions, the operating company
has to implement suitable measures to make sure the instrument is
functioning properly.
The safety instructions in this operating instructions manual, the
national installation standards as well as the valid safety regulations
and accident prevention rules must be observed.
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 us. Arbitrary conversions
ormodicationsareexplicitlyforbidden.Forsafetyreasons,onlythe
accessoryspeciedbyusmustbeused.
To avoid any danger, the safety approval markings and safety tips on
the device must also be observed.
1.5 Conformity
The device complies with the legal requirements of the applicable
country-specicdirectivesortechnicalregulations.Weconrmcon-
formity with the corresponding labelling.

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1 For your safety
VEGASON 61 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART
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The corresponding conformity declarations 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
For further information see www.namur.de.
1.7 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
VEGASON 61 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART
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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
• Information about approvals
• Congurationinformation
• Technical data
• Serial number of the instrument
• QRcodefordeviceidentication
• Numerical code for Bluetooth access (optional)
• Manufacturer information
Tondorderdata,documentsorsoftwarerelatedtoyourdevice,you
have the following options:
• Move to "www.vega.com"andenterinthesearcheldtheserial
number of your instrument.
• Scan the QR code on the type label.
• Open the VEGA Tools app and enter the serial number under
"Documentation".
Type label
Documents and software

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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 blocking distance
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. If a display and adjustment module is installed, remove it by turn-
ing it to the left
3. Loosen compression nut of the cable gland and remove blind
plug
4. Removeapprox.10cm(4in)ofthecablemantle,stripapprox.
1 cm (0.4 in) of insulation from the ends of the individual wires
5. Insert the cable into the sensor through the cable entry
6. Lift the opening levers of the terminals with a screwdriver (see
following illustration)
7. Insert the wire ends into the open terminals according to the wir-
ing plan
Fig. 3: Connection steps 6 and 7
8. Press down the opening levers of the terminals, you will hear the
terminal spring closing
9. Check the hold of the wires in the terminals by lightly pulling on
them
10. Connect the shielding to the internal ground terminal, connect the
externalgroundterminaltopotentialequalisation
11. Tighten the compression nut of the cable entry gland. The seal
ring must completely encircle the cable
12. Screw the housing lid back on
Theelectricalconnectionisnished.

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4 Connecting to power supply
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4.2 Wiring plan, single chamber housing
I2C
Display
1
12 5678
Fig. 4: Wiring plan - single chamber housing
1 Voltage supply, signal output
4.3 Wiring plan, double chamber housing
I2C
1
12
Fig. 5: Wiring plan - double chamber housing
1 Voltage supply, signal output
Wiring plan
Wiring plan

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5 Set up with the display and adjustment module PLICSCOM
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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
voltage supply.
Proceed as follows:
1. Unscrew the housing lid
2. Place the display and adjustment module in the desired position
ontheelectronics(fourpositionsin90°osetcanbeselected)
and turn to the right until it clicks into place.
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. 6: Insert display and adjustment module in the single chamber housing
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 Setup steps
1. Go to the menu "Basic adjustment" via the display and adjust-
ment module.
Mount/dismount display
and adjustment module
Set parameters

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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 shape
Storage tank
The 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.
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.
Parameter adjustment

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100%
0%
0,25 m
(9.84
")
5 m
(196.9
")
2
1
3
Fig. 7: Parameterisation example, Min./max. adjustment
1 Min. level = max. distance (depending on the sensor)
2 Max.level=min.distance(nalvalueoftheblockingdistance,depending
on the sensor)
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 nozzles 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 will 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 medium surface. All false signals in this
Service - False signal
suppression

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areaaredetectedbythesensorandsavedafterconrming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.
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 shape 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 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
Measurement reliability 3.2
36 dB
Device 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
Copy sensor data?
PIN
Enable?

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Info
Basic adjustment 5
Display
Diagnostics
Service
Info
Instrument type 5.1
Serial number
12345678
Date of manufacture 5.2
Software version
Last change using PC 5.3 Sensor characteristics 5.4
Display now?

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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. 8: 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 "Service", "PIN":
Basic adjustment
Display
Diagnostics
Service
Info
PIN
Enable?
2. ChangesensorPINandconrmwith"OK":
Activate Bluetooth
Change sensor PIN

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PIN
0000
PIN
1111
PIN
Activated!
3. DeactivatesensorPINandconrmwith"OK":
PIN
Deactivate permanently?
PIN
0000
PIN
1111
PIN
Deactivated!
Sensor adjustment via the display/adjustment module or PACTware/
DTM by means of VEGACONNECT is thus released again. For ac-
cess(authentication)withBluetooth,thechangedPINisstilleective.

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6 Set up with smartphone/tablet, PC/notebook via Bluetooth
VEGASON 61 • Two-wire 4 … 20 mA/HART
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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.
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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Fig. 9: Example of an app view - Setup sensor adjustment
App view

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7 Supplement
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7 Supplement
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.
Input variable
Measured variable distance between lower edge of the transducer and
medium surface
Measuring range
ƲLiquids up to 5 m (16.4 ft)
ƲBulk solids up to 2 m (6.562 ft)
blocking distance 0.25 m (0.82 ft)
Electromechanical data - version IP66/IP67 and IP66/IP68 (0.2 bar)
Options of the cable entry
ƲCable entry M20x1.5;½NPT
ƲCable gland M20x1.5;½NPT
ƲBlind plug M20x1.5;½NPT
ƲClosing cap ½NPT
Wire cross-section (spring-loaded terminals)
ƲMassive wire, stranded wire 0.2 … 2.5 mm² (AWG 24 … 14)
ƲStranded wire with end sleeve 0.2 … 1.5 mm² (AWG 24 … 16)
Voltage supply
Operating voltage 14 … 35 V DC
Operating voltage UBwith lighting
switched on
20 … 35 V DC
Permissible residual ripple
Ʋ< 100 Hz Uss < 1 V
Ʋ100 Hz … 10 kHz Uss < 10 mV
Load resistor
ƲCalculation (UB- Umin)/0.022 A
Ʋ Example-withUB= 24 V DC (24V-14V)/0.022A=455Ω

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Notes
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