Vega VEGASWING 53 User manual

Operating Instructions
Vibrating level switch for liquids
VEGASWING 53
Transistor (PNP)
Document ID: 61861

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Contents
VEGASWING 53 • Transistor (PNP)
61861-EN-230208
Contents
1 About this document ............................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Function ........................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Target group ..................................................................................................................... 3
1.3 Symbols used................................................................................................................... 3
2 For your safety ......................................................................................................................... 4
2.1 Authorised personnel ....................................................................................................... 4
2.2 Appropriate use................................................................................................................ 4
2.3 Warning about incorrect use............................................................................................. 4
2.4 General safety instructions............................................................................................... 4
2.5 Safety label on the instrument .......................................................................................... 5
2.6 Conformity........................................................................................................................ 5
2.7 Installation and operation in the USA and Canada ........................................................... 5
2.8 Environmental instructions ............................................................................................... 5
3 Product description ................................................................................................................. 6
3.1 Conguration.................................................................................................................... 6
3.2 Principle of operation........................................................................................................ 6
3.3 Adjustment ....................................................................................................................... 7
3.4 Supplementary cleaning procedures................................................................................ 7
3.5 Packaging, transport and storage..................................................................................... 8
4 Mounting................................................................................................................................... 9
4.1 General instructions ......................................................................................................... 9
4.2 Mounting instructions ..................................................................................................... 11
5 Connecting to power supply................................................................................................. 14
5.1 Preparing the connection ............................................................................................... 14
5.2 Wiring plan ..................................................................................................................... 15
6 Setup ....................................................................................................................................... 20
6.1 Indication of the switching status.................................................................................... 20
6.2 Simulation ...................................................................................................................... 20
6.3 Function table................................................................................................................. 21
7 Maintenanceandfaultrectication...................................................................................... 22
7.1 Maintenance .................................................................................................................. 22
7.2 Rectify faults................................................................................................................... 22
7.3 How to proceed if a repair is necessary.......................................................................... 23
8 Dismount................................................................................................................................. 24
8.1 Dismounting steps.......................................................................................................... 24
8.2 Disposal ......................................................................................................................... 24
9 Supplement ............................................................................................................................ 25
9.1 Technical data ................................................................................................................ 25
9.2 Dimensions .................................................................................................................... 29
9.3 Industrial property rights................................................................................................. 32
9.4 Trademark ...................................................................................................................... 32
Editing status: 2023-01-30

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1 About this document
VEGASWING 53 • Transistor (PNP)
61861-EN-230208
1 About this document
1.1 Function
This instruction provides all the information you need for mounting,
connection and setup as well as important instructions for mainte-
nance,faultrectication,theexchangeofpartsandthesafetyofthe
user. Please read this information 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 personnel.
Thecontentsofthismanualmustbemadeavailabletothequalied
personnel and implemented.
1.3 Symbols used
Document ID
This symbol on the front page of this instruction refers to the Docu-
ment ID. By entering the Document ID on www.vega.com you will
reach the document download.
Information, note, tip: This symbol indicates helpful additional infor-
mation and tips for successful work.
Note: This symbol indicates notes to prevent failures, malfunctions,
damage to devices or plants.
Caution: Non-observance of the information marked with this symbol
may result in personal injury.
Warning: Non-observance of the information marked with this symbol
may result in serious or fatal personal injury.
Danger: Non-observance of the information marked with this symbol
results in serious or fatal personal injury.
Ex applications
ThissymbolindicatesspecialinstructionsforExapplications.
• List
The dot set in front indicates a list with no implied sequence.
1 Sequence of actions
Numbers set in front indicate successive steps in a procedure.
Disposal
This symbol indicates special instructions for disposal.

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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 documentation must be carried out
onlybytrained,qualied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 VEGASWING 53 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.
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.
2.3 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.
2.4 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operatorisresponsi-
ble for the trouble-free operation of the instrument. When measuring
aggressive or corrosive media that can cause a dangerous situation
if the instrument malfunctions, the operator has to implement suitable
measures to make sure the instrument is functioning properly.
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.Forsafety
reasons,onlytheaccessoryspeciedbythemanufacturermustbe
used.
To avoid any danger, the safety approval markings and safety tips on
the device must also be observed.

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2 For your safety
VEGASWING 53 • Transistor (PNP)
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2.5 Safety label on the instrument
The safety approval markings and safety tips on the device must be
observed.
2.6 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.
The corresponding conformity declarations can be found on our
homepage.
2.7 Installation and operation in the USA and
Canada
This information is only valid for USA and Canada. Hence the follow-
ingtextisonlyavailableintheEnglishlanguage.
Installations in the US shall comply with the relevant requirements of
the National Electrical Code (ANSI/NFPA 70).
Installations in Canada shall comply with the relevant requirements of
the Canadian Electrical Code.
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lthisobligationbyobservingtheenvironmental
instructions in this manual:
• Chapter " Packaging, transport and storage"
• Chapter " Disposal"

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3 Product description
VEGASWING 53 • Transistor (PNP)
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3 Product description
3.1 Conguration
The scope of delivery encompasses:
• VEGASWING 53 point level switch
• Test magnet
• Documentation
– This operating instructions manual
– Ifnecessary,certicates
The VEGASWING 53 consists of the components:
• Housing with electronics
• Processttingwithtuningfork
Fig. 1: VEGASWING 53
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", " Search".Youcanndtheserialnumber
on the inside of the instrument as well as on the type label on the
outside.
3.2 Principle of operation
VEGASWING 53 is a point level sensor with tuning fork for point level
detection.
It is designed for industrial use in all areas of process technology and
can be used in liquids.
Typicalapplicationsareoverllanddryrunprotection.Withatuning
fork of only 38 mm length, VEGASWING 53 can be also mounted e.g.
in pipelines from DN 25.The small tuning fork allows use in vessels,
tanks and pipes.Thanks to its simple and robust measuring system,
Scope of delivery
Constituent parts
Type label
Application area

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3 Product description
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VEGASWING53isvirtuallyunaectedbythechemicalandphysical
properties of the liquid.
Itfunctionsevenunderdicultconditionssuchasturbulence,airbub-
bles,foamgeneration,buildup,strongexternalvibrationorchanging
products.
Function monitoring
The electronics module of VEGASWING 53 continuously monitors the
following criteria via frequency evaluation:
• Strong corrosion or damage on the tuning fork
• Loss of vibration
• Linebreaktothepiezodrive
If a malfunction is detected or in case of voltage supply, the electron-
icstakesonadenedswitchingstatus,i.e.theoutputisopen(safe
state).
Thetuningforkispiezoelectricallyenergisedandvibratesatitsme-
chanicalresonancefrequencyofapprox.1100Hz.Whenthetuning
fork is submerged in the product, the frequency changes.This change
is detected by the integrated electronics module and converted into a
switching command.
VEGASWING 53 is a compact instrument, i.e. it can be operated with-
outexternalevaluationsystem.Theintegratedelectronicsevaluates
the level signal and outputs a switching signal.With this switching
signal, a connected device can be operated directly (e.g. a warning
system, a pump etc.).
Thedataforpowersupplyarespeciedinchapter"Technical data".
3.3 Adjustment
The switching status of VEGASWING 53 can be checked when the
housing is closed (signal lamp). Products with a density > 0.7 g/
cm³ (0.025 lbs/in³) or ordered optionally with a density > 0.5 g/cm³
(0.018 lbs/in³) can be detected.
3.4 Supplementary cleaning procedures
3.4.1 Oil, grease and silicone-free
The VEGASWING 53 is also available in the version " Oil, grease
and silicone-free".These instruments have passed through a special
cleaning procedure to remove oil, grease and paint-wetting impair-
ment substances (PWIS).
The cleaning is carried out on all wetted parts as well as on surfaces
accessible from outside.To keep the purity level, the instruments are
immediately packed in plastic foil after the cleaning process.The
purity level remains as long as the instrument is kept in the closed
original packaging.
Functional principle
Voltage supply

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Caution:
TheVEGASWING53inthisversionmustonlybeusedinoxygen
applications.
3.5 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:
• 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 moisture 20 … 85 %
Packaging
Transport
Transport inspection
Storage
Storage and transport
temperature

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4 Mounting
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4 Mounting
4.1 General instructions
Note:
For safety reasons, the instrument must only be operated within the
permissibleprocessconditions.Youcannddetailedinformationon
the process conditions in chapter " Technical data" of the operating
instructions or on the type label.
Hencemakesurebeforemountingthatallpartsoftheinstrumentex-
posedtotheprocessaresuitablefortheexistingprocessconditions.
These are mainly:
• Active measuring component
• Processtting
• Process seal
Process conditions in particular are:
• Process pressure
• Process temperature
• Chemical properties of the medium
• Abrasionandmechanicalinuences
Theinstrumentissuitableforstandardandextendedambientcondi-
tions acc. to DIN/EN/IEC/ANSI/ISA/UL/CSA 61010-1. It can be used
indoors as well as outdoors.
In general, VEGASWING 53 can be installed in any position.The
instrument only has to be mounted in such a way that the tuning fork
is at the height of the desired switching point.
Keep in mind that the swichting point can vary dependent on the
installation position.
The switching point refers to the medium water (1 g/cm³/0.036 lbs/
in³). Please keep in mind that the switching point of the instrument
shiftswhenthemediumhasadensitydieringfromwater.
Process conditions
Suitability for the ambient
conditions
Switching point

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2
3
1
11 mm
(0.43")
29 mm
(1.14")
Fig. 2: Vertical mounting
1 Switching point in water
2 Switching point with lower density
3 Switching point with higher density
2
1
Fig. 3: Horizontal mounting
1 Switching point
2 Switching point (recommended mounting position, particularly for adhesive
products)
Use the recommended cables (see chapter " Connecting to power
supply") and tighten the cable gland.
You can give your VEGASWING 53 additional protection against
moisture penetration by leading the connection cable downward in
front of the cable gland. Rain and condensation water can thus drain
o.Thisappliesmainlytooutdoormountingaswellasinstallationin
areaswherehighhumidityisexpected(e.g.throughcleaningpro-
cesses) or on cooled or heated vessels.
Moisture

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Fig. 4: Measures against moisture ingress
Do not hold VEGASWING 53 on the tuning fork.
Theprocessttingmustbesealedifthereisgaugeorlowpressure
in the vessel. Before use, check if the sealing material is resistant
against the measured product and the process temperature.
Themax.permissiblepressureisspeciedinchapter"Technical
data" or on the type label of the sensor.
The vibrating level switch is a measuring instrument and must be
treated accordingly. Bending the vibrating element will destroy the
instrument.
Warning:
The housing must not be used to screw the instrument in! Applying
tightening force can damage internal parts of the housing.
Usethehexagonabovethethreadforscrewingin.
4.2 Mounting instructions
For threaded versions of VEGASWING 53 in combination with a
mounting boss with O-ring in front and welding marking.
VEGASWING53withthreadsizes½",¾"and1"haveadened
thread.This means that every VEGASWING 53 is in the same posi-
tionafterbeingscrewedin.Removethereforethesuppliedatseal
fromthethreadofVEGASWING53.Thisatsealisnotrequiredwhen
usingaweldedsocketwithfront-ushseal.
Before welding, unscrew VEGASWING 53 and remove the rubber ring
from the welded socket.
Transport
Pressure/Vacuum
Handling
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Theweldedsocketisprovidedwithamarking(notch).Withhorizontal
mounting, weld the socket with the notch facing upward or downward;
inpipelines(DN25toDN50)alignedwiththedirectionofow.
1
Fig. 5: Marking on the welded socket
1 Marking
Incaseofhorizontalmountinginadhesiveandviscousmedia,the
surfaces of the tuning fork should be vertical in order to reduce build-
up on the tuning fork.The position of the tuning fork is indicated by a
markingonthehexagonofVEGASWING53.Withthis,youcancheck
thepositionofthetuningforkwhenscrewingitin.Whenthehexagon
touchestheseal,thethreadcanstillbeturnedbyapprox.halfaturn.
Thisissucienttoreachtherecommendedinstallationposition.
In adhesive and viscous media, the surfaces of the tuning fork should
protrudeintothevesseltoavoidbuildup.Thereforenozzlesforanges
andmountingsbossesshouldnotexceedacertainlength.
30 mm
(1.18")
Fig. 6: Adhesive products
IfVEGASWING53ismountedinthellingstream,unwantedfalse
measurement signals can be generated. For this reason, mount
VEGASWING 53 at a position in the vessel where no disturbances,
e.g.fromllingopenings,agitators,etc.,canoccur.
To make sure the tuning fork of VEGASWING 53 generates as little
resistanceaspossibletoproductow,mountthesensorsothatthe
surfaces are parallel to the product movement.
Adhesive products
Inowingmedium
Productow

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Duetotheeectsofagitators,equipmentvibrationorsimilar,thelevel
switch can be subjected to strong lateral forces. For this reason, do
notuseanoverlylongextensiontubeforVEGASWING53,butcheck
if you can mount a short vibrating level switch on the side of the ves-
selinhorizontalposition.
Extremevibrationcausedbytheprocessortheequipment,e.g.
agitatorsorturbulenceinthevessel,cancausetheextensiontube
of VEGASWING 53 to vibrate in resonance.This leads to increased
stress on the upper weld joint. Should a longer tube version be neces-
sary, you can provide a suitable support directly above the tuning fork
tosecuretheextensiontube.
Fig. 7: Lateral suppot of VEGASWING 53
Agitators

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5 Connecting to power supply
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5 Connecting to power supply
5.1 Preparing the connection
Always keep in mind the following safety instructions:
Warning:
Connect only in the complete absence of line voltage.
• The electrical connection must only be carried out by trained,
qualiedpersonnelauthorisedbytheplantoperator.
• Alwaysswitchopowersupply,beforeconnectingordisconnect-
ing the instrument.
The instrument is connected with standard three-wire cable without
shielding.Ifelectromagneticinterferenceisexpectedwhichisabove
the test values of EN 61326 for industrial areas, shielded cable should
be used.
Use cable with round cross section. Depending on the plug connec-
tion, you have to select the outer diameter of the cable respectively so
thatthesealeectofthecableglandisensured.
• Valve plug ISO 4400, ø 4.5 … 7 mm
• Valve plug ISO 4400 with IDC crimping technology, ø 5.5 … 8 mm
Use cable with a round wire cross section and tighten the cable gland.
Make sure that the cable used has the required temperature resist-
anceandresafetyformax.occurringambienttemperature
When mounting outdoors, on cooled vessels or in moist areas in
which cleaning is made with steam or high pressure, the sealing of
the cable gland is very important.
Note safety instructions
Connection cable
Cable glands

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5.2 Wiring plan
1 2
3
4
Fig. 8: Overview of the connection versions
1 M12 x 1 plug connection
2 Valve plug ISO 4400
3 Valve plug ISO 4400 with IDC method of termination
4 Valve plug ISO 4400 with hinged cover
M12 x 1 plug connection
This plug connection requires a prefabricated cable with plug. De-
pending on the version, protection IP66/IP67 or IP68 (0.2 bar).
Valve plug ISO 4400
For this plug version, standard cable with round wire cross-section
can be used. Cable diameter 4.5 … 7 mm, protection IP65.
Housing overview
Plug versions

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1
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
2 3
Fig. 9: Connection, valve plug ISO 4400
1 Pressure screw
2 Pressure disc
3 Seal ring
4 Fixing screw
5 Seal washer
6 Plug housing
7 Plug insert
8 Proleseal
9 Control lamp
10 VEGASWING 53
Valve plug ISO 4400 with IDC method of termination
For this plug version you can use standard cable with round wire
cross-section.The inner conductors do not have to be stripped. The
plug connects the conductors automatically when screwing in. Cable
diameter 5.5 … 8 mm, protection IP67.
1 2 3 4
5
Fig. 10: Connection, valve plug ISO 4400 with IDC crimping technology
1 Compression nut
2 Cable
3 Seal ring
4 Terminal insert
5 Plug housing

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Valve plug ISO 4400 with hinged cover
For this plug version, standard cable with round wire cross-section
can be used. Cable diameter 4.5 … 7 mm, protection IP65.
1. Loosen the screw in the cover of the plug connector
2. Open the cover and remove it
3. Press the plug insert downwards
4. Loosen the screws of the strain relief and cable entry
4
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1
3
2
1
Fig. 11: Loosen the plug insert
1 Plug insert
2 Strain relief
3 Cable gland
4 Plug housing
5. Removeapprox.5cmofthecablemantle,stripapprox.1cm
insulation from the individual wires
6. Lead the cable through the cable gland into the plug housing
7. Connect the wire ends to the screw terminals according to the
wiring plan
1
5
2
3
4
Fig. 12: Connection to the screw terminals
1 Cable gland
2 Cover
3 Plug housing
4 Plug insert
5 Plug seal
8. Snap the plug insert into the plug housing and insert the sensor
seal

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5 Connecting to power supply
VEGASWING 53 • Transistor (PNP)
61861-EN-230208
Information:
Note the correct arrangement, see illustration
9. Tighten the screws on the strain relief and cable entry
10. Hook in the cover and push onto the plug connection, tighten
cover screw
11. Plug the plug insert with seal to VEGASWING 53 and tighten the
screw
For connection to binary inputs of a PLC.
Max. Min.
3
21
3
21
-+
R
L
R
L
-+
PA PA
Fig. 13: Wiring plan, Transistor output with valve plug ISO 4400
PA Potential equalisation
RLLoad resistance (contactor, relay, etc.)
Transistor output

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5 Connecting to power supply
VEGASWING 53 • Transistor (PNP)
61861-EN-230208
R
L
R
L
1
4
2
3
1
4
2
3
-
Max. Min.
-
++
Fig. 14: Wiring plan (housing), transistor output with M12 x 1 plug connection
1 Brown
2 White
3 Blue
4 Black
RLLoad resistance (contactor, relay, etc.)

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6 Setup
VEGASWING 53 • Transistor (PNP)
61861-EN-230208
6 Setup
6.1 Indication of the switching status
The switching status of the electronics can be checked via the signal
lamps (LEDs) integrated in the upper part of the housing.
The signal lamps have the following meaning:
• Green lights - voltage supply connected
• Yellow lights - vibrating element covered
• Redlightsbriey-functiontestduringinstrumentstart(forapprox.
1 s)
• Red lights - shortcircuit or overload in the load circuit (sensor
output high-impedance)
• Redashes-Erroronthevibratingelementortheelectronics
(sensor output high impedance)
6.2 Simulation
The VEGASWING 53 has an integrated function for simulation of the
output signal which can be activated magnetically. Please proceed as
follows:
→ Hold the test magnet (accessory) against the circle symbol with
the label "TEST" on the instrument housing
Fig. 15: Simulation of the output signal
The test magnet changes the current switching state of the device
for the duration of the application.You can check the change on the
control lamp. Note that the downstream devices are activated during
the simulation.
If VEGASWING 53 does not switch over after several tests with the
test magnet, you have to check the plug connection and the con-
nection cable and try it again. If there is no switching function, the
electronicswillbedefective.Inthiscaseyouhavetoexchangethe
electronics or return the instrument to our repair department.