Operating Instructions

Supplementary electronics
For Profibus PA

Document ID: 42767

Contents

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 Approvals.......................................................................................................................... 4
2.4 Environmental instructions................................................................................................ 4
3 Product description.................................................................................................................. 5
3.1 Configuration..................................................................................................................... 5
3.2 Principle of operation........................................................................................................ 5
3.3 Packaging, transport and storage...................................................................................... 5
4 Mounting.................................................................................................................................... 7
4.1 Installation procedure........................................................................................................ 7
5 Maintenance.............................................................................................................................. 8
5.1 How to proceed if a repair is necessary............................................................................. 8
6 Dismount................................................................................................................................... 9
6.1 Dismounting steps............................................................................................................ 9
6.2 Disposal............................................................................................................................ 9
7 Supplement............................................................................................................................. 10
7.1 Technical data................................................................................................................. 10

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 1 About this document

1 About this document

1.1 Function
This operating instructions manual provides all the information
you need for mounting, connection and setup as well as important
instructions for maintenance, fault rectification, 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 qualified
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, tip, note
This symbol indicates helpful additional information.
Caution: If this warning is ignored, faults or malfunctions can result.
Warning: If this warning is ignored, injury to persons and/or serious
damage to the instrument can result.
Danger: If this warning is ignored, serious injury to persons and/or
destruction of the instrument can result.
Ex applications
This symbol indicates special instructions for Ex applications.
• List
The dot set in front indicates a list with no implied sequence.
→ Action
This arrow indicates a single action.
1 Sequence of actions
Numbers set in front indicate successive steps in a procedure.
Battery disposal
This symbol indicates special information about the disposal of bat-
teries and accumulators.
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2 For your safety

2 For your safety

2.1 Authorised personnel
All operations described in this documentation 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.

2.2 Appropriate use

The components described in this manual are replacement compo-
nents for existing sensors.

2.3 Approvals
If the instrument comes with approvals, the associated approval
documents of the sensor must always be noted. They are included
with the delivery but can also be downloaded under "www.vega.com",
"Instrument search" as well as via "Downloads" and "Approvals".

2.4 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 certified according
to DIN EN ISO 14001.
Please help us fulfil this obligation by observing the environmental
instructions in this manual:
• Chapter "Packaging, transport and storage"
• Chapter "Disposal"

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 3 Product description

3 Product description
3.1 Configuration
Scope of delivery The scope of delivery encompasses:
• Supplementary electronics for Profibus PA
• Documentation
–– This operating instructions manual
–– If necessary, further certificates

3.2 Principle of operation

Application area The supplementary electronics Profibus PA is a replacement compo-
nent for sensors with signal output Profibus PA and double chamber
housing.
• VEGAPULS series 60
–– Hardware version from 2.0.0
–– Software version from 4.0.0
• VEGAFLEX 80 series
• VEGABAR series 80
• VEGADIF 85

Functional principle The supplementary electronics for Profibus PA is used for connection
of a sensor with double chamber housing to Profibus PA systems.

3.3 Packaging, transport and storage

Packaging 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 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.

Transport inspection 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.

Storage 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
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the following conditions:

• Not in the open
• Dry and dust free
• Not exposed to corrosive media
• Protected against solar radiation

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3 Product description

• Avoiding mechanical shock and vibration

Storage and transport • Storage and transport temperature see chapter "Supplement -
temperature Technical data - Ambient conditions"
• Relative humidity 20 … 85 %

Lifting and carrying With instrument weights of more than 18 kg (39.68 lbs) suitable and
approved equipment must be used for lifting and carrying.

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 4 Mounting

4 Mounting
4.1 Installation procedure
Installation procedure The supplementary electronics is mounted in the power supply com-
partment. The following illustration shows the position of the power
supply compartment in the double chamber housing.

1 2

Fig. 1: Position of the power supply and electronics compartment

1 Supply room (supplementary electronics)
2 Electronics compartment (sensor electronics)

Proceed as follows:
1. Unscrew housing cover of the power supply compartment
2. Loosen the two holding screws of the supplementary electronics
with a screwdriver (Torx size T 10 or slot size 4)

Bus

2
(+)1 2(-)

Fig. 2: Power supply compartment with supplementary electronics

1 Supplementary electronics
2 Screws (2 pcs.)

3. Pull the previous supplementary electronics out by using the

dismounting tool.
4. Insert the new supplementary electronics module carefully.
5. Screw in the two holding screws and tighten them
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6. Screw the housing lid back on

The supplementary electronics is exchanged.
As a rule, the exchange of the supplementary electronics must be
documented internally when used in Ex applications.

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5 Maintenance

5 Maintenance
5.1 How to proceed if a repair is necessary
You can find an instrument return form as well as detailed informa-
tion about the procedure in the download area of our homepage:
www.vega.com. By doing this you help us carry out the repair quickly
and without having to call back for needed information.
In case of repair, proceed as follows:
• Print and fill out one form per instrument
• Clean the instrument and pack it damage-proof
• Attach the completed form and, if need be, also a safety data
sheet outside on the packaging
• Ask the agency serving you to get the address for the return ship-
ment. You can find the agency on our home page www.vega.com.

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 6 Dismount

6 Dismount
6.1 Dismounting steps
Warning:
Before dismounting, be aware of dangerous process conditions such
as e.g. pressure in the vessel or pipeline, high temperatures, cor-
rosive or toxic products etc.
Take note of chapters "Mounting" and "Connecting to power supply"
and carry out the listed steps in reverse order.

6.2 Disposal
The instrument consists of materials which can be recycled by spe-
cialised recycling companies. We use recyclable materials and have
designed the electronics to be easily separable.
Correct disposal avoids negative effects on humans and the environ-
ment and ensures recycling of useful raw materials.
Materials: see chapter "Technical data"
If you have no way to dispose of the old instrument properly, please
contact us concerning return and disposal.

WEEE directive 2012/19/EU

This instrument is not subject to the WEEE directive 2012/19/EU and
the respective national laws. Pass the instrument directly on to a spe-
cialised recycling company and do not use the municipal collecting
points. These may be used only for privately used products according
to the WEEE directive.
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7 Supplement

7 Supplement
7.1 Technical data
Technical data
The technical data are listed in the operating instructions manual of the respective sensor.

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 Notes
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 Printing date:

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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

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