Vega VEGABAR 87 User manual

Quick setup guide
Submersible pressure transmitter with
metal measuring cell
VEGABAR 87
Modbus and Levelmaster protocol
Document ID: 46330

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Contents
VEGABAR 87 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol
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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 EU 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 General instructions for use of the instrument .................................................................. 6
3.2 Ventilation and pressure compensation............................................................................ 6
4 Connecting to power supply and bus system ...................................................................... 7
4.1 Connecting....................................................................................................................... 7
4.2 Wiring plan ....................................................................................................................... 8
5 Set up the sensor with the display and adjustment module............................................. 10
5.1 Insert display and adjustment module............................................................................ 10
5.2 Parameter adjustment - Quick setup .............................................................................. 10
5.3 Parameter adjustment - Extended adjustment................................................................ 12
5.4 Menu overview ............................................................................................................... 13
6 Set up with smartphone/tablet, PC/notebook via Bluetooth ............................................. 16
6.1 Preparations................................................................................................................... 16
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 VEGABAR 87 - Modbus and Levelmaster
protocol: Document-ID 46297
Editing status of the quick setup guide: 2022-04-20

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1 For your safety
VEGABAR 87 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol
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1 For your safety
1.1 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.
1.2 Appropriate use
Model VEGABAR 87 is a pressure transmitter for level and gauge
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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.
1.5 EU conformity
ThedevicefullsthelegalrequirementsoftheapplicableEUdirec-
tives.ByaxingtheCEmarking,weconrmtheconformityofthe
instrument with these directives.

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1 For your safety
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The EU conformity declaration 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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.
1.7 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
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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 Product code
2 Field for approvals
3 Technical data
4 Serial number of the instrument
5 QR code
6 Symbol of the device protection class
7 ID numbers, 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)
• Testcerticate(PDF)-optional
Move to " www.vega.com"andenterinthesearcheldtheserial
number of your instrument.
Alternatively,youcanaccessthedataviayoursmartphone:
• Download the VEGA Tools app from the " Apple App Store" or the
" Google Play Store"
• Scan the QR-code on the type label of the device 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 a suitable connection cable (see chapter " Connecting to
power supply")
• Tighten the cable gland or plug connector
• Lead the connection cable downward in front of the cable entry or
plug connector
Thisappliesmainlytooutdoorinstallations,inareaswherehigh
humidity is expected (e.g. through cleaning processes) and on cooled
or heated vessels.
Note:
Make sure that during installation or maintenance no moisture or dirt
can get inside the instrument.
Tomaintainthehousingprotection,makesurethatthehousinglidis
closedduringoperationandlocked,ifnecessary.
3.2 Ventilation and pressure compensation
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Fig. 2: Position of the lter element
1 Plastic double chamber housing
2 Aluminium, stainless steel (precision casting) double chamber
3 Filter element
Protection against mois-
ture
Filter element - Position

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4 Connecting to power supply and bus system
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4 Connecting to power supply and bus
system
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. Loosen compression nut of the cable gland and remove blind
plug
3. Removeapprox.10cm(4in)ofthecablemantle(signaloutput),
strip approx. 1 cm (0.4 in) insulation from the ends of the indi-
vidual wires
4. Insert the cable into the sensor through the cable entry
Fig. 3: Connection steps 5 and 6
5. 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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6. Check the hold of the wires in the terminals by lightly pulling on
them
7. Connectthecablescreeningtotheinternalgroundterminal,con-
nect the outer ground terminal to potential equalisation in case of
power supply via low voltage
8. Connect the lead cable for voltage supply in the same way ac-
cordingtothewiringplan,inadditionconnectthegroundconduc-
tor to the inner ground terminal when powered with mains voltage.
9. Tighten the compression nut of the cable entry gland. The seal
ring must completely encircle the cable
10. Screw the housing lid back on
Theelectricalconnectionisnished.
Information:
The terminal blocks are pluggable and can be removed from the
housinginsert.Todothis,lifttheterminalblockwithasmallscrewdriv-
erandpullitout.Wheninsertingtheterminalblockagain,youshould
hear it snap in.
4.2 Wiring plan
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1
Fig. 4: Position of connection compartment (Modbus electronics) and electron-
ics compartment (sensor electronics)
1 Connection compartment
2 Electronics compartment
+
+
power supply
MODBUS
D0
D1
IS GND
USB
1
2
4 3
1345
2off on
( )
(
)
(-)
(-)
Fig. 5: Connection compartment
1 USB interface
2 Slide switch for integrated termination resistor (120 Ω)
3 Modbus signal
4 Voltage supply
Overview
Connection compartment

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Terminal Function Polarity
1 Voltage supply +
2 Voltage supply -
3 Modbus signal D0 +
4 Modbus signal D1 -
5 Function ground when installing ac-
cording to CSA (Canadian Standards
Association)

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5 Set up the sensor with the display and
adjustment 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. 6: Insertion of the display and adjustment module
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.
Carry out the following steps in the below sequence.

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Youcannd"Extended adjustment" in the next sub-chapter.
Measurement loop name
Intherstmenuitemyouassignasuitablemeasurementloopname.
Permitted are names with max. 19 characters.
Application
Inthismenuitem,youselecttheapplication.Theselectioncomprises
process pressure and level measurement.
Information:
WithVEGABAR87Modbus,theconnectionofaslavesensorisnot
possible.The item "Secondary sensor" must therefore be set to "
Deactivate".
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.
Position correction
Inthismenuitemyoucompensatetheinuenceoftheinstallation
positionoftheinstrument(oset)onthemeasuredvalue.
Zero adjustment
Inthismenuitemyoucarryoutthezeroadjustmentfortheprocess
pressure.
Enter the corresponding pressure value for 0 %.
Span adjustment
In this menu item you carry out the span adjustment for the process
pressure
Enter the corresponding pressure value for 100 %.
Position correction
Inthismenuitemyoucompensatetheinuenceoftheinstallation
positionoftheinstrument(oset)onthemeasuredvalue.
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.
Min. adjustment
In this menu item you carry out the min. adjustment for level
Presettings
Quick setup - Process
pressure measurement
Quick setup - Level meas-
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Enter the percentage value and the corresponding value for the min.
level.
Thequicksetupisnished.
VEGABAR 87 always measures pressure independently of the pro-
cess variable selected in the menu item " Application".To output the
selectedprocessvariablecorrectly,anallocationoftheoutputsignal
to 0 % and 100 % must be carried out (adjustment).
Duringadjustment,thepressureisenterede.g.forthelevelwithfull
andemptyvessel,seefollowingexample:
2
1
100%
0%
2 m
(78.74
")
Fig. 7: Parameter adjustment example Min./max. adjustment, level measure-
ment
1 Min. level = 0 % corresponds to 0.0 mbar
2 Max. level = 100 % corresponds to 196.2 mbar
Ifthesevaluesarenotknown,anadjustmentwithllinglevelsofe.g.
10%and90%isalsopossible.Bymeansofthesesettings,thereal
llingheightisthencalculated.
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.
5.3 Parameter adjustment - Extended adjustment
Fortechnicallydemandingmeasuringpoints,youcancarryout
extended settings in " Extended adjustment".
Parameterization example

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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,disable/enableopera-
tion
Display:Settings,e.g.,forlanguage,measuredvaluedisplay,lighting
Diagnosis:Information,forexample,ofdevicestatus,peakvalue,
simulation
Additional adjustments:date/time,reset,copyfunction
Info:Instrumentname,hardwareandsoftwareversion,calibration
date,sensorfeatures
Note:
Foroptimumsettingofthemeasuringpoint,theindividualsubmenu
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 submenu points are described below.
5.4 Menu overview
The following tables show the adjustment menu of the instrument.
Dependingontheinstrumentversionorapplication,allmenuitems
maynotbeavailableorsomemaybedierentlyassigned.
Setup
Menu item Parameter Default value
Measurement loop name Sensor
Application Application Level
Secondarysensorforelectronicdieren-
tial pressure
Deactivated
Units Unit of measurement mbar (with nominal measuring range
≤400mbar)
bar (with nominal measuring ranges
≥1bar)
Temperature unit °C
Position correction 0.00 bar
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Menu item Parameter Default value
Adjustment Zero/Min.adjustment 0.00 bar
0.00 %
Span/Max.adjustment Nominal measuring range in bar
100.00 %
Damping Integration time 1 s
Lock adjustment Blocked,released Released
Display
Menu item Default value
Menu language Selected language
Displayed value 1 Current output in %
Displayed value 2 Ceramic measuring cell: Measuring cell temperature in °C
Metallic measuring cell: Electronics temperature in °C
Display format Numberofpositionsafterthedecimalpoint,automatically
Backlight Switched on
Diagnostics
Menu item Parameter Default value
Device status -
Peak value Pressure Current pressure measured value
Pointer function temp. Temperature Actual measuring cell and electronic tem-
perature
Simulation Process pressure
Additional adjustments
Menu item Parameter Default value
Date/Time Actualdate/Actualtime
Reset Deliverystatus,basicsettings
Copy instrument settings Readfromsensor,writeintosensor
Scaling Scalingsize Volume in l
Scaling format 0 % corresponds to 0 l
100 % corresponds to 0 l
Special parameters Service-Login No reset
Info
Menu item Parameter
Device name VEGABAR 87
Instrument version Hardware and software version

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Menu item Parameter
Factory calibration date Date
Sensor characteristics Order-speciccharacteristics

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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. Go to setup via the extended operation
2. Lock operation by changing sensor PIN
3. Enable operation again by entering the sensor PIN once more
Activate Bluetooth
Change sensor PIN

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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.
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
adjustment is unlocked and when it is locked.
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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7.1 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.
Electromechanical data - version IP66/IP67 and IP66/IP68 (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/Seal insert Cable diameter
5 … 9 mm 6 … 12 mm 7 … 12 mm 10 … 14 mm
PA/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 8 … 30 V DC
Max. power consumption 520 mW
Reverse voltage protection Integrated
1) IP66/IP68(0.2bar),onlywithabsolutepressure.

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Germany
46330-EN-220624
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ing conditions of the sensors and processing systems correspond to the information
available at the time of printing.
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