Vega VEGACONNECT 4, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...Operating Instructions Interface adapter between PC and communication capable VEGA instruments VEGACONNECT 4 with con nection box Interface converter USB HART I C Document ID 32628...

Page 2: ...6 3 2 Principle of operation 7 3 3 Adjustment 8 3 4 Packaging transport and storage 8 4 Connection 4 1 Connection to the PC 9 4 2 Connection of the sensor signal conditioning instrument 10 5 Connectio...

Page 3: ...ormation 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...

Page 4: ...en 2 3 Warning about incorrect use Inappropriate or incorrect use of the instrument can give rise to application specific hazards e g vessel overfill or damage to system components through incorrect m...

Page 5: ...ns for Ex areas Please note the Ex specific safety information for installation and op eration in Ex areas These safety instructions are part of the operating instructions manual and come with the Ex...

Page 6: ...ific Safety instructions with Ex versions If necessary further certificates VEGACONNECT consists of the following components 4 5 8 7 9 6 2 1 3 O P E N TWIST USB L O C K Fig 1 Configuration VEGACONNECT...

Page 7: ...ONNECT 4 can be inserted directly into the respective instrument VEGAPULS radar sensors Guided radar VEGAFLEX VEGASON ultrasonic sensors Pressure transmitter VEGABAR VEGAWELL VEGADIF Capacitive electr...

Page 8: ...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...

Page 9: ...suitable Windows driver is required which is included on the DVD DTM Collection As an alternative the software is also available free of charge from our homepage You should always use the latest vers...

Page 10: ...via I C protocol 2 Communication via HART protocol Communication via I C protocol Use of VEGACONNECT 4 in all plics sensors through direct installation see connection examples For connection to the I...

Page 11: ...s instruments is always carried out via the I C interface on the sensor A direct con nection of VEGACONNECT 4 on the Fieldbus is not possible The connection via the sensor cable can be carried out on...

Page 12: ...r I C cable of VEGACONNECT 4 can be connected to an Ex approved sensor VEGACONNECT 4 and the PC must not be located in Ex area 2 1 Fig 4 Installation and connection in plics device 1 USB cable 2 plics...

Page 13: ...hort cir cuited Digital communication with the PC is then no longer possible With low impedance processing systems a resistance of at least 230 must be integrated into the 4 20 mA connection cable The...

Page 14: ...USB L O C K Fig 7 Connection plics series to a VEGAMET 1 HART sensor 2 Connection cable with 2 mm pins 3 VEGAMET 381 or VEGADIS 371 1 3 2 O P E N TWIST USB L O C K Fig 8 Connection plics series via H...

Page 15: ...ce converter USB HART I C 32628 EN 170202 4 1 2 3 Fig 9 Connection plics series via HART 1 HART sensor 2 HART resistance 270 optional depending on processing 3 Connection cable with 2 mm pins and term...

Page 16: ...tructions man ual as well as in the online help of PACTware and the VEGA DTMs as well as in the respective device instructions manual Information You find the VEGACONNECT 4 DTM in the device catalogue...

Page 17: ...led 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 hav ing to call back for needed information If...

Page 18: ...is instrument is not subject to the WEEE directive 2002 96 EG and the respective national laws Pass the instrument directly on to a spe cialised recycling company and do not use the municipal collecti...

Page 19: ...terface of the PC Cable length 150 cm 59 055 in Plug connection USB plug A USB plug Mini B Cable insulation min 0 65 mm 0 256 in I C bus cable Connection to I C bus interface Cable length 150 cm 59 05...

Page 20: ...specifications depending on the version For that reason the associated approval documents of these instruments have to be carefully noted They are part of the delivery or can be downloaded under www v...

Page 21: ...N here Informationen unter www vega com Les lignes de produits VEGA sont globalement prot g es par des droits de propri t intellec tuelle Pour plus d informations on pourra se r f rer au site www veg...

Page 22: ...llection 9 F Foundation Fieldbus 7 11 H HART 7 Modem 7 Resistor 10 11 13 I I C interface 10 Instrument return form 17 Instrument search 6 Interface converter 7 O Online help 16 P PACTware 7 16 PLC 15...

Page 23: ...23 Notes VEGACONNECT 4 with connection box Interface converter USB HART I C 32628 EN 170202...

Page 24: ...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 n...