Vega VEGABAR 83 User manual

Quick setup guide
Pressure transmitter with metallic
measuring cell
VEGABAR 83
4 … 20 mA
Document ID: 46312

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Contents
VEGABAR 83 • 4 … 20 mA
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Contents
1 For your safety
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 CE conformity................................................................................................................... 3
1.6 Permissible process pressure .......................................................................................... 4
1.7 NAMUR recommendations .............................................................................................. 4
1.8 Environmental instructions ............................................................................................... 4
2 Product description
2.1 Conguration.................................................................................................................... 5
3 Mounting
3.1 General instructions for use of the instrument .................................................................. 6
3.2 Ventilation and pressure compensation............................................................................ 6
4 Connecting to power supply
4.1 Connecting....................................................................................................................... 7
4.2 Single chamber housing................................................................................................... 8
5 Set up with the display and adjustment module
5.1 Insert display and adjustment module.............................................................................. 9
5.2 Parameter adjustment - Quick setup ................................................................................ 9
5.3 Parameter adjustment - Extended adjustment................................................................ 11
6 Supplement
6.1 Technical data ................................................................................................................ 14
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 in the download area of "www.vega.com".
Operating instructions VEGABAR 83 - 4 … 20 mA: Document-ID
45033
Editing status of the quick setup guide: 2016-07-01

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1 For your safety
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1 For your safety
1.1 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.
1.2 Appropriate use
The VEGABAR 83 is a pressure transmitter for process pressure and
hydrostatic 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 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. Also the pro-
tectivecharacteristicsoftheinstrumentcanbeinuenced.
1.4 General safety instructions
This is a high-tech instrument requiring the strict observance of stand-
ard regulations and guidelines.The user must take note of the safety
instructionsinthisoperatinginstructionsmanual,thecountry-specic
installation standards as well as all prevailing safety regulations and
accident prevention rules.
Theinstrumentmustonlybeoperatedinatechnicallyawlessand
reliable condition.The operator is responsible for trouble-free opera-
tion 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.
1.5 CE conformity
ThedevicefullsthelegalrequirementsoftheapplicableECguide-
lines.ByaxingtheCEmarking,weconrmsuccessfultestingofthe
product.
YoucanndtheCECerticateofConformityinthedownloadsection
of our homepage.

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1 For your safety
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1.6 Permissible process pressure
Thepermissibleprocesspressureisspeciedonthetypelabelwith
"Processpressure",seechapter"Conguration".Forsafetyreasons,
this range may not be exceeded. This applies even if a measuring cell
with a measuring range (order-related) higher than the permissible
pressurerangeoftheprocessttingisinstalled.
1.7 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 malfunction information from measuring
transducers
• NE53–Compatibilityofelddevicesanddisplay/adjustment
components
• NE107–Self-monitoringanddiagnosisofelddevices
For further information see www.namur.de.
1.8 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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2 Product description
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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:
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Fig. 1: Layout of the type label (example)
1 Instrument type
2 Field for approvals
3 Power supply and signal output, electronics
4 Protection rating
5 Measuring range
6 Permissible process pressure
7 Material, wetted parts
8 Product code
9 Order number
10 Serial number of the instrument
11 Symbol of the device protection class
12 ID number, instrument documentation
13 Reminder to observe the instrument documentation
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
Type label
Serial number - Instru-
ment search

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3 Mounting
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3 Mounting
3.1 General instructions for use of the instrument
Protect your instrument against moisture ingress through the following
measures:
• Use the recommended cable (see chapter "Connecting to power
supply" of the operating instructions)
• Tighten the cable gland
• Whenmountinghorizontally,turnthehousingsothatthecable
gland points downward
• Loop the connection cable downward in front of the cable gland
Thisappliesmainlytooutdoorinstallations,inareaswherehumidityis
expected (e.g. through cleaning processes) and on cooled or heated
vessels.
3.2 Ventilation and pressure compensation
Thelterelementismountedintotheelectronicshousing.Ithasthe
following functions:
• Ventilation of the electronics housing
• Atmospheric pressure compensation (with relative pressure meas-
uring ranges)
→ Turnthehousingsothatthelterelementpointsdownwardafter
the instrument is installed.This provides better protection against
buildup.
1 2 3
4 4 4
Fig. 2: Position of the lter element - non-Ex, Ex-ia version
1 Housing plastic, stainless steel precision casting
2 Housing aluminium
3 Housing of stainless steel, electro-polished
4 Filter element
With the following instruments a blind plug is installed instead of the
lterelement:
• InstrumentsinprotectionIP66/IP68(1bar)-ventilationviacapil-
laries in non-detachable cable
• Instruments with absolute pressure
Protection against mois-
ture
Instruments in non-Ex
and Ex-ia version

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4 Connecting to power supply
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4 Connecting to power supply
4.1 Connecting
The voltage supply and signal output are connected via the spring-
loaded terminals in the housing.
Connection to the display and adjustment module or to the interface
adapter is carried out via contact pins in the housing.
Information:
The terminal block is pluggable and can be removed from the
electronics.Todothis,lifttheterminalblockwithasmallscrewdriver
andpullitout.Whenreinsertingtheterminalblock,youshouldhearit
snap in.
Proceed as follows:
1. Unscrew the housing lid
2. Ifadisplayandadjustmentmoduleisinstalled,removeitbyturn-
ing it slightly 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
Fig. 3: Connection steps 5 and 6 - Single chamber housing
6. Insert the wire ends into the terminals according to the wiring plan
Information:
Solidcoresaswellasexiblecoreswithwireendsleevesareinsert-
eddirectlyintotheterminalopenings.Incaseofexiblecoreswithout
endsleeves,presstheterminalfromabovewithasmallscrewdriver,
theterminalopeningisthenfree.Whenthescrewdriverisreleased,
the terminal closes again.
Connection technology
Connection procedure

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Youcanndfurtherinformationonthemax.wirecross-sectionunder
"Technical data - Electromechanical data"
7. Check the hold of the wires in the terminals by lightly pulling on
them
8. Connectthescreentotheinternalgroundterminal,connectthe
external ground terminal to potential equalisation
9. Tighten the compression nut of the cable entry gland. The seal
ring must completely encircle the cable
10. Reinsertthedisplayandadjustmentmodule,ifonewasinstalled
11. Screw the housing lid back on
Theelectricalconnectionisnished.
4.2 Single chamber housing
The following illustration applies to the non-Ex as well as to the Ex-ia
version.
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( ) (-)
4...20mA
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3
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Fig. 4: Electronics and terminal compartment, single chamber housing
1 Voltage supply, signal output
2 For display and adjustment module or interface adapter
3 Ground terminal for connection of the cable screen
Electronics and terminal
compartment

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module
5.1 Insert display and adjustment module
The display and adjustment module can be inserted into the sensor
andremovedagainatanytime.Youcanchooseanyoneoffourdier-
ent positions - each displaced by 90°. It is not necessary to interrupt
the power supply.
Proceed as follows:
1. Unscrew the housing lid
2. Place the display and adjustment module on the electronics in the
desired position and turn it to the right until it snaps in.
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. 5: Installing the display and adjustment module in the electronics compart-
ment of 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 Parameter adjustment - Quick setup
Toquicklyandeasilyadaptthesensortotheapplication,select
the menu item "Quick setup" in the start graphic on the display and
adjustment module.

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Carry out the following steps in the below sequence.
Youcannd"Extended adjustment" in the next sub-chapter.
1. Measurement loop name
Intherstmenuitemyouassignasuitablemeasurementloopname.
Permitted are names with max. 19 characters.
2. Application
Inthismenuitem,youactivate/deactivatetheslavefortheelectronic
dierentialpressureandselecttheapplication.Theapplicationcom-
prises process pressure and level measurement.
3. Units
In this menu item you determine the adjustment and temperature
units of the instrument. Depending on the selected application in the
menu item "Application",dierentadjustmentunitsareavailable.
4. Position correction
Inthismenuitemyoucompensatetheinuenceoftheinstallation
positionoftheinstrument(oset)onthemeasuredvalue.
5. Zero adjustment
Inthismenuitemyoucarryoutthezeroadjustmentfortheprocess
pressure.
Enter the corresponding pressure value for 0 %.
6. Span adjustment
In this menu item you carry out the span adjustment for the process
pressure
Enter the corresponding pressure value for 100 %.
4. Position correction
Inthismenuitemyoucompensatetheinuenceoftheinstallation
positionoftheinstrument(oset)onthemeasuredvalue.
5. Max. adjustment
In this menu item you carry out the max. adjustment for level
Enter the percentage value and the corresponding value for the max.
level.
Presettings
Quick setup - Process
pressure measurement
Quick setup - Level meas-
urement

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6. Min. adjustment
In this menu item you carry out the min. adjustment for level
Enter the percentage value and the corresponding value for the min.
level.
Thequicksetupisnished.
5.3 Parameter adjustment - Extended adjustment
Fortechnicallydemandingmeasuringpoints,youcancarryout
extended settings in "Extended adjustment".
Themainmenuisdividedintovesectionswiththefollowingfunc-
tions:
Setup:Settings,e.g.,formeasurementloopname,application,units,
positioncorrection,adjustment,signaloutput
Display:Settings,e.g.,forlanguage,measuredvaluedisplay,lighting
Diagnosis:Information,e.g.oninstrumentstatus,pointer,measure-
mentreliability,simulation
Additional adjustments:PIN,date/time,reset,copyfunction
Info:Instrumentname,hardwareandsoftwareversion,dateofmanu-
facture,sensorfeatures
Note:
Foroptimumadjustmentofthemeasuringpoint,theindividualsub-
menu items in the main menu item "Setup" should be selected one
aftertheotherandprovidedwiththecorrectparameters.Ifpossible,
go through the items in the given sequence.
The procedure is described below.
The following submenu points are available:
The submenu points described below.
Main menu

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Menu - Setup
Menu item Parameter Default setting
Measurement
loop name
Sensor
Application Application level
Units Unit of measure-
ment
mbar (with nominal measuring range
≤400mbar)
bar (with nominal measuring rang-
es≥1bar)
Temperature unit °C
Position correc-
tion
0.00 bar
Adjustment Zero/Min.adjust-
ment
0.00 bar
0.00 %
Span/Max.adjust-
ment
Nominal measuring range in bar
100.00 %
Damping Integration time 0.0 s
Linearization Characteristics Linear
Current output Current output -
Mode
Output characteristics
4 … 20 mA
Reaction when malfunctions occur
≤3.6mA
Current output -
Min./Max.
3.8 mA
20.5 mA
Lock adjustment Released
Menu - Display
Menu item Default setting
Menu language Order-specic
Displayed value 1 Current output in %
Displayed value 2 Ceramic measuring cell: Measuring cell tempera-
ture in °C
Metallic measuring cell: Electronics temperature
in °C
Display format 1 and 2 Numberofpositionsafterthedecimalpoint,auto-
matically
Backlight Switched on
Menu - Diagnosis
Menu item Parameter Default setting
Sensor status -
Menu and parameter
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Menu item Parameter Default setting
Peak value Pressure Actual measured value
Temperature Actual temperature values from meas-
uringcell,electronics
Simulation Pressure
Menu - Additional adjustments
Menu item Parameter Default setting
PIN 0000
Date/Time Actualdate/Actualtime
Reset -
Copy in-
strument
settings
-
Special pa-
rameters
-
Scaling Scalingsize Volume in l
Scaling format 0 % corresponds to 0 l
100 % corresponds to 0 l
Current out-
put 1
Current output - Meas. vari-
able
Lin. percent - Level
Current output - Adjustment 0 … 100 % correspond to
4 … 20 mA
Current out-
put 2
Current output - Meas. vari-
able
Measuring cell temperature
(ceramic measuring cell)
Current output - Adjustment 0 … 100 °C correspond to
4 … 20 mA
Menu - Info
Menu item Parameter
Device name Device name
Instrument version Hardware and software version
Factory calibration
date
Date
Sensor characteristics Order-speciccharacteristics

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6 Supplement
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6 Supplement
6.1 Technical data
Note for approved instruments
The technical data in the respective safety instructions 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.
Electromechanical data - version IP 66/IP 67 and IP 66/IP 68 (0.2 bar)1)
Options of the cable entry
ƲCable entry M20x1.5,½NPT
ƲCable gland M20x1,5;½NPT(cableøseebelowtable)
ƲBlind plug M20x1.5;½NPT
ƲClosing cap ½NPT
Material cable
gland
Material seal
insert
Cable diameter
4.5 … 8.5 mm 5 … 9 mm 6 … 12 mm 7 … 12 mm 10 … 14 mm
PA black NBR – ● ● –●
PA blue NBR – ● ● –●
Brass,nickel-
plated
NBR ● ● ● – –
Stainless steel NBR – ● ● –●
Wire cross-section (spring-loaded terminals)
Ʋ Massive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 UB
ƲNon-Ex instrument 9.6 … 35 V DC
ƲEx-d instrument 9.6 … 35 V DC
ƲEx ia instrument 9.6 … 30 V DC
ƲEx-d-ia instrument 15 … 35 V DC
ƲEx-d-ia instrument with ship approval 15 … 35 V DC
Operating voltage UB- illuminated display and adjustment module
ƲNon-Ex instrument 16 … 35 V DC
ƲEx-d instrument 16 … 35 V DC
ƲEx ia instrument 16 … 30 V DC
ƲEx-d-ia instrument No lighting (integrated ia barrier)
Reverse voltage protection Integrated
Permissibleresidualripple-Non-Ex,Ex-iainstrument
Ʋfor UN12 V DC (9.6 V< UB< 14 V) ≤0.7Ve(16…400Hz)
1) IP66/IP68(0.2bar),onlywithabsolutepressure

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Ʋfor UN24 V DC (18 V< UB< 35 V) ≤1.0Ve(16…400Hz)
Permissible residual ripple - Ex-d-ia instrument
Ʋfor UN24 V DC (18 V< UB< 35 V) ≤1Ve(16…400Hz)
Load resistor
ƲCalculation (UB- Umin)/0.022A
ƲExample - Non-Ex instrument with
UB= 24 V DC
(24V-9.6V)/0.022A=655Ω

Printing date:
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Germany
46312-EN-160705
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
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