Vega VEGACONNECT, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...Operating Instructions Interface adapter between PC and communication capable VEGA instruments VEGACONNECT Wired interface adapter with connection box USB HART I C Document ID 66081 ...

Page 2: ...nnection 10 4 1 Connection to the PC 10 4 2 Connection of the sensor controller 10 5 Connection examples 12 5 1 Connection by insertion into the device 12 5 2 Connection via HART interface 13 5 3 Connection via I C interface 15 6 Setup 16 6 1 Adjustment 16 7 Diagnostics and servicing 17 7 1 Maintenance 17 7 2 Software update 17 7 3 How to proceed if a repair is necessary 17 8 Recycling and disposa...

Page 3: ... the Docu ment ID By entering the Document ID on www vega com you will reach the document download Information note tip This symbol indicates helpful additional infor mation and tips for successful work Note This symbol indicates notes to prevent failures malfunctions damage to devices or plants Caution Non observance of the information marked with this symbol may result in personal injury Warning...

Page 4: ...erfill 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 2 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 flawless and reliable condit...

Page 5: ...anger the safety approval markings and safety tips on the device must also be observed 2 5 Safety instructions for Ex areas For applications in explosion proof areas Ex only devices with cor responding Ex approval may be used Observe the Ex specific safety instructions These are an integral part of the operating instructions and are enclosed with every device with Ex approval ...

Page 6: ...ety 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 CONNECT Fig 1 Configuration VEGACONNECT 1 USB cable type A to type C 2 VEGACONNECT 4 3 Connection box with storage space 4 I C bus cable 5 HART cable with 2 mm pins 6 2 x suspension catch for cable with 2 mm pins 7 Bluetooth USB adapter 8 ...

Page 7: ...the search field the serial number of your instrument There you can find the following information about the instrument Order data Documentation Software Alternatively you can find all via your smartphone Scan the QR code on the type label of the device or Enter serial number manually in the VEGA Tools app available free of charge in the respective stores 3 2 Principle of operation VEGACONNECT is ...

Page 8: ... the magnet pen You can find further information of this application in the operating instruction of PLICSCOM The interface adapter is connected via the USB interface to a PC It converts signals and protocols of the USB interface into the appropri ate signal protocol of the connected instrument The voltage supply is provided via the USB interface of the PC 3 3 Adjustment The adjustment is carried ...

Page 9: ...e markings on the outside Unless otherwise indicated the packages must be stored only under the following conditions Not in the open Dry and dust free Not exposed to corrosive media Protected against solar radiation Avoiding mechanical shock and vibration Storage and transport temperature see chapter Supplement Technical data Ambient conditions Relative humidity 20 85 Storage Storage and transport...

Page 10: ... Collection This software package can be downloaded free of charge from our homepage To ensure the support of all device functions you should always use the latest version When installing the driver package VEGA DTM for Communication the suitable instrument driver is installed automatically When con necting VEGACONNECT the driver installation is finished automati cally and is ready for operation w...

Page 11: ...ed from the connection box and inserted ito the plics instrument instead of the display and adjustment module The connection via the sensor cable can be made with any HART device Depending on the power supply processing system an ad ditional HART resistor is required The supplied HART resistor can be used for this purpose for details see Connection examples Con nection via HART interface The VEGAC...

Page 12: ... Connection examples 5 1 Connection by insertion into the device 2 1 Fig 5 Insertion into a plics sensor 1 USB cable for connection to the PC 2 plics device 3 2 1 Fig 6 Insertion into VEGADIS 81 1 HART sensor 2 VEGADIS 81 3 USB cable for connection to the PC plics sensor HART sensor with VEGADIS 81 ...

Page 13: ...onger possible With low impedance processing systems a resistance of at least 230 Ω must be integrated into the 4 20 mA connection cable The connection of VEGACONNECT can be either carried out in parallel to the sensor or via the resistor Note A HART resistor is already integrated in some controllers These devices have additional connection sockets for direct connection of the 2 mm pins When using...

Page 14: ... 2 mm pins and terminals 4 Processing system PLC Voltage supply Information The VEGACONNECT is connected directly via the 2 mm sockets of the supplied HART resistor Alternatively the VEGACONNECT can also be connected in parallel to the sensor dashed line 1 3 2 O PE N TWIST USB LO C K CONNECT Fig 9 Connection plics series via HART to a VEGATRENN 1 HART sensor 2 Connection cable with 2 mm pins 3 VEG...

Page 15: ...EGAMET 5 3 Connection via I C interface 1 2 3 O P E N TWIST USB LO C K CONNECT Fig 11 Connection 600 series controllers via I C interface 1 Sensor 2 I C connection cable 3 VEGAMET VEGASCAN 600 series Note Communication with the sensor is carried out also via the front I C interface of the controller The connection of VEGACONNECT directly to the 4 20 mA sensor cable is not possible HART sensor with...

Page 16: ...described in the operating instructions of the corresponding sensor controller and its online help Information You find the VEGACONNECT DTM in the device catalogue under the group Driver When adding a HART sensors the window Channel selection appears in addition in which you have to select the connec tion connection via HART or I C ...

Page 17: ...ailed infor mation on the procedure in the download area of our homepage Caution Instruments with approvals can be bound to certain software versions Therefore make sure that the approval is still effective after a software update is carried out You can find detailed information in the download area on our home page 7 3 How to proceed if a repair is necessary You can find an instrument return form...

Page 18: ...erface adapter with connection box 66081 EN 211221 8 Recycling and disposal 8 1 Disposal The device is made of recyclable materials For this reason it should be disposed of by a specialist recycling company Observe the ap plicable national regulations ...

Page 19: ...xing the CE marking we confirm the conformity of the instrument with these directives The EU conformity declaration can be found on our homepage 9 3 Environment management system 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 m...

Page 20: ...terface 5 V Max power consumption 500 mW Galvanic separation between HART USB I C bus USB Ambient conditions Permissible ambient temperature 20 60 C 4 140 F Storage and transport temperature 40 80 C 40 176 F Electrical protective measures Protection rating Ʋ Ʋ Junction box IP20 NEMA TYPE 1 Ʋ Ʋ VEGACONNECT 4 IP40 NEMA TYPE 1 Connection cable USB cable Ʋ Ʋ Connection to USB interface of the PC Ʋ Ʋ C...

Page 21: ...pter with connection box 66081 EN 211221 HART resistance Resistor 270 Ω Tolerance 5 Power 1 W Bluetooth USB adapter Technical data see attached instruction manual 10 2 Dimensions 162 mm 6 38 52 mm 2 05 80 mm 3 15 CONNECT Fig 12 Dimensions VEGACONNECT ...

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Page 23: ...ion 11 D Documentation 7 Driver 10 DTM 7 16 DTM Collection 10 F Foundation Fieldbus 8 H HART 8 Modem 7 Resistor 11 13 I I C interface 11 Interface adapter 7 O Online help 16 P PACTware 7 16 PLC 14 Profibus PA 8 Q QR Code 7 R Repair 17 S Serial number 7 T Type label 7 U USB 10 V Voltage supply 8 10 ...

Page 24: ...ning 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 2021 Phone 49 7836 50 0 E mail info de vega com www vega com ...