Vega VEGAPULS 51V…54V Manuel d'utilisateur

Level and PressureOperating InstructionVEGAPULS 51 V … 54 V

10 VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 VTypes and versions - SurveyHorn antennaHorn antennas are bestsuited for most applications.They focus the radar signalsvery well

VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 V 11VEGAPULS …51 V 52 V 53 V 54 VSignal outputdigital meas. signal • • • •Voltage supply– two-wire technology (voltage supply and s

12 VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 VType codeThe second figure of the type designation,e.g. VEGAPULS 5[1]… differentiates theinstruments acc. to process connection

VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 V 13Types and versions - Configuration of meas. systems2.2 Configuration of measuringsystemsWhich radar sensor you use depends onyo

14 VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 V1 … 2 sensors on the signal conditioning instrument VEGAMET 515 V• Two-wire technology, supply from the signal conditioning ins

VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 V 152244VEGAMET515VVEGATRENN5472Ex-areaNot Ex-areaProcessings see product information "Signalconditioning instruments series 5

16 VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 VVEGALOG571 CPUVEGALOG571 EV22CPU2224242415 sensors via one two-wire line on the processing system VEGALOG 571• Two-wire technol

VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 V 17VEGALOG571 CPUVEGALOG571 EVCPUVEGATRENN548VEGATRENN548VEGATRENN548222222222222VEGALOG571 EVVEGATRENN548VEGATRENN5482222223 sens

18 VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 VPower supplySupply voltage from signal conditioning instrument VEGAMET orprocessing system VEGALOG 571(max. 36 V DC)fuse 0,5 A

VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 V 19Ambient conditionsVessel pressure- VEGAPULS 51 (process connection PVDF) -1 … 3 bar- VEGAPULS 51 (process connection StSt) -1 …

2 VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 VContentsSafety informationThe described module must only be installedand operated as described in this operatinginstruction. Ple

20 VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 VEx-technical data (note approval documents)Flame proofing ia (intrinsically safe in conjunction witha safety barrier or sepa

VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 V 21WeightsDependent on the kind of process connection or the flange size- Screw connection G 11/2 A, 11/2" NPT 1,3 kg- DN 50

22 VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 V3.2 DimensionsG 11/2 A o.11/2" NPTthreadG 11/2 A o.11/2" NPTthreadG 11/2 A o.11/2" NPTthreadRod antenna Rod ante

VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 V 23Technical data - DimensionsRod antenna Pipe antenna Pipe antenna Pipe antennaVEGAPULS 54Pipe antenna(horn antenna)∅∅∅∅∅∅∅∅∅∅∅∅#

24 VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 VFlange dimensions acc. to ANSID = outer flange diameterb = flange strengthk = diameter of hole circled1= seal ledge diameterf =

VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 V 25Technical data - Approvals3.3 ApprovalsWhen using radar sensors in Ex and St-Ex-areas, the instrument must be suitable andappro

26 VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 VMeas. range (operating range) and max. meas. distanceNote: The use of the sensors in solid applications is restricted4 Mounting

VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 V 27Emission cone of a rod antenna (independenton the process connection)Meas. distanceSeries 50Emission cone of a DN 100 horn ante

28 VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 V4.2 Measurement of liquidsHorn antennaMost of the time the mounting of radarsensors is made on short DIN-socket pieces.The inst

VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 V 29Do not mount the transmitter in the centre ofthe dished end of the tank or close to theouter wall of the vessel, but approx. 1/

VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 V 3Contents4.2 Measurement of liquids ... 284.3 Measurement in standpipe ...

30 VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 V4.3 Measurement in standpipeGeneral instructionsPipe antennas are an option in vessels whichare mechanically complex or where t

VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 V 31Mounting and installation - Measurement in standpipeAs an alternative to the surge pipe in thevessel, a pipe antenna outside th

32 VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 VStandpipe measurement ininhomogeneous productsIf you want to measure inhomogeneous productsor laminated products in surge pipe

VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 V 33Mounting and installation - Measurement in standpipeDN 50ø50Surge pipe with ball valveWhen using a ball valve in a surge pipe,

34 VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 VConstruction instructions for the surge pipeRadar sensors for measurement on surge orbypass pipes are used in flange sizesDN 50

VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 V 35Mounting and installation - Measurement in standpipeVEGAPULS 54Flange DN 100Smooth welding flangeConnectionsleevesWelding neckf

36 VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 VMounting and installation - False echoes4.4 False echoesThe installation place of the radar sensormust be selected such that no

VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 V 37Mounting and installation - False echoesStrong product movementsHeavy turbulences in the vessel, e.g. bystrong stirrers or stro

38 VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 V4.5 Installation errorSocket piece too longWhen mounting the antenna in a too longsocket piece, strong false reflections arecau

VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 V 39Mounting and installation - Installation errorSurge pipe without ventilation holeA surge pipe, also called pipe antenna, mustbe

4 VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 VProduct description - Function1 Product description1.1 FunctionRadio detection and ranging: Radar.VEGAPULS radar sensors are use

40 VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 VWrong directing to the product surfaceA directing of the sensor which does notpoint to the product surface will cause aweak mea

VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 V 41Electrical connection5 Electrical connection5.1 Connection and connectioncableSafety informationEnsure that the instrument is u

42 VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 VElectrical connection - Connection of the sensor5.2 Connection of the sensorAfter having mounted the sensor in themeasuring pos

VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 V 43-+ESCOKTank 1m (d)12.34532156784++12 C 567843--16.85DISPLAYOUTPUT-+3215678-+ESCOKTank 1m (d)12.345Electrical connection - Conne

44 VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 V6 Set-up6.1 Adjustment structureSeries 50 radar sensors can be adjustedwith- PC (adjustment program VVO)- detachable adjustment

VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 V 456.2 Adjustment with PC onVEGAMETThe PCThe PCThe PCThe PCThe PC with the adjustment program VVO(VVVVVEGA VVVVVisual OOOOOperatin

46 VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 VIf VVO (adjustment software) gets in contactwith the signal conditioning instrument for thefirst time, you are asked if the dat

VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 V 47User accessThe preadjusted identification can bemodified later in the menu "User accessUser accessUser accessUser accessUs

48 VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 V• Click to "Sensor searchSensor searchSensor searchSensor searchSensor search".• Then click to "InputInputInputI

VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 V 49Set-up - Adjustment with the PC on VEGAMET• Click in the menu window "Create newmeasurement loop - Measurement loopdesigna

VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 V 5Product description - FunctionRadar signals react to two electrical primaryquantities:- the electrical conductivity of a substan

50 VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 V• First choose "AdjustmentAdjustmentAdjustmentAdjustmentAdjustment"• Click in the menu window "Adjustment"

VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 V 51• Choose "no (adjustment without medium)no (adjustment without medium)no (adjustment without medium)no (adjustment without

52 VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 VAs parameter you can choose "dimensionless(figures), volume, mass, height and distance"and coordinate an appropriate

VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 V 53LinearisationThe relation of level and volume is describedwith so called linearisation curves.If in your vessel there is anothe

54 VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 VMax.Min.100 % (0,500 m) correspondsto 1200 litresMeas. range0 % (3,400 m) corresponds to 45,5 litresThe user pr

VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 V 55• Quit the menu window with "QuitQuitQuitQuitQuit".You are again in the menu window "Instru-ment data parameter

56 VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 VSensor optimisationIn the menu "Sensor optimisation" you cancarry out special optimizing adjustments ofthe sensors an

VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 V 57• First click to "Meas. environmentMeas. environmentMeas. environmentMeas. environmentMeas. environment".The window &

58 VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 VSet-up - Adjustment with the PC on VEGAMETIn the following figure you see the echo curvebefore correction of the installation a

VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 V 59Hence you cause the sensor to mark allechoes in front of the product echo as falseechoes. This avoids that the sensor detectser

6 VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 V22Product description1.2 Application featuresApplications• Level measurement of liquids, limited use insolids• Measurement also

60 VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 VDisplay of measured value• Click in the main menu window to the menu"DisplayDisplayDisplayDisplayDisplay/////Display of me

VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 V 61Simulation• Click to the menu "Diagnostics/SimulationDiagnostics/SimulationDiagnostics/SimulationDiagnostics/SimulationDia

62 VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 VBackup• Click to"Services/Backup/SensorsServices/Backup/SensorsServices/Backup/SensorsServices/Backup/SensorsServices/Back

VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 V 63Set-up - Adjustment with MINICOM or VEGAMETIndication and adjustment surfacesESCOK-+12on100%CONNECT515 VAcc. to the menu point,

64 VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 VAdjustment stepsOn page 62 you see the complete menu planof the signal conditioning instrumentVEGAMET 515 V as well as the adju

VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 V 65Adjustment without mediumKey adjustment Display indicationDistance indicationflashes slowlyAdjust-mentPara-meterSensorm(d) 4.70

66 VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 VAdjustment with mediumFill the vessel e.g. to 10 % and enter in themenu "Min. set" with the "+" and "–

VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 V 678.) Useful and noise levelIn the menuyou get an important information on the signalquality of the product echo.The higher the a

68 VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 VSet-up - Adjustment with MINICOM or VEGAMETlike Voltoutput 1like currentoutput 1likeTAG-No.1see page 70-71see page 72-73VEGAME

VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 V 69Set-up - Adjustment with MINICOM or VEGAMETlike DIS-output 1like PLC- output1like relay output 1With these keys you move inthe

VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 V 7Product description - AdjustmentVEGALOG571 CPUVEGALOG571 EA21 … 15……1…15 sensors on the processing systemVEGALOG. Adjustment wit

70 VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 Vlike TAG 1Like TAG 1CombiapplicationThe parameters in these menu pointscan be only modified when a "Reset tocombi applicat

VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 V 71like inputno. 4like inputno. 1With these keys you move inthe menu field to the left, right,top and bottom.ESCOKBolt print are

72 VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 Vlike LIN-curve 1Index marker numbers (0...32)like TAG 1like input 4like input 1see page 68-69VEGAMET 515 V - Menu planSet-up -

VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 V 73With these keys you move inthe menu field to the left, right,top and bottom.ESCOKBolt print are the sensor or measuredvalue inf

74 VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 VWhen switching on, the sensortype and the software versionare displayed for a few seconds.MINICOM - Menu planSet-up - Adjustmen

VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 V 75With these keys you move inthe menu field to the left, right,top and bottom.ESCOKSet-up - Adjustment with MINICOM or VEGAMETBas

76 VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 V6.4 Adjustment with the PC onVEGALOGFor connection of the PC to the processingsystem VEGALOG you require a standardinterface RS

VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 V 77Set-up - Adjustment with the PC on VEGALOG• Enter under name "VEGAVEGAVEGAVEGAVEGA".• Also enter under password "

78 VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 VSet-up - Adjustment with the PC on VEGALOGConfigurationThe adjustment of a radar sensor on aVEGALOG with the PC generally corre

VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 V 79Set-up - Adjustment with the PC on VEGALOGCreate new measurement loop• Choose the menu "Configuration/Configuration/Config

8 VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 VAdjustment with adjustment moduleMINICOMThe adjustment with the small(3,2 cm x 6,7 cm) 6-key adjustment modulewith display ca

80 VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 VSet-up - Adjustment with the PC on VEGALOGThe small menu window "Sensor coordination"opens.• Choose the serial number

VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 V 81Set-up - Adjustment with the PC on VEGALOG• Confirm your adjustment with "OKOKOKOKOK", andyou are again in the window

82 VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 VSet-up - Adjustment with the PC on VEGALOGParameter adjustmentIn the menu "Instrument data/Parameteradjustment" you

VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 V 83Set-up - Adjustment with the PC on VEGALOG• Confirm the adjustments with "OKOKOKOKOK", and youare again in the menu w

84 VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 VLinearisationThe relation of level and filling volume isdescribed with so called linearisation curves.If in your vessel there i

VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 V 85• Click at the bottom left side to "ShowShowShowShowShowscaled valuesscaled valuesscaled valuesscaled valuesscaled values&

86 VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 V• Quit the menu with "OKOKOKOKOK".• Confirm the message with "OKOKOKOKOK", and yourindividual linearisation

VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 V 87Sensor optimisationIn the menu "Sensor optimisation" you cancarry out special optimising adjustments onthe sensors an

88 VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 VGenerally it is useful to choose the operatingrange approx. 5 % larger than the meas.range.In the example the meas. range wasad

VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 V 89• Close the information windows.• Quit the menu "Meas. loop data".• Click in the menu window "Instrument datapar

VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 V 9VEGAPULS series 50 sensors are a newdeveloped generation of very compact, smallradar sensors. With only very narrow spacerequire

90 VEGAPULS 51 V … 54 VBackup• Click to"Services/Backup/Signal conditioningServices/Backup/Signal conditioningServices/Backup/Signal conditioning

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ISO 9001The statements on types, application, use and operating conditions ofthe sensors and processing systems correspond to the actualknowledge at t