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Vega plicscom User Manual

Vega plicscom
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Operating Instructions
Indicating and adjustment module PLICSCOM
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Vega plicscom Specifications

General IconGeneral
ManufacturerVEGA
CategoryControl Unit
CommunicationHART, Profibus PA, Foundation Fieldbus
Housing materialPlastic
ProtectionIP66

Summary

Safety Information

Authorized Personnel

Operations must be carried out only by trained specialist personnel authorized by the operator.

Misuse Warnings

Inappropriate use can give rise to application-specific hazards, e.g. vessel overfill.

Specific Safety Instructions

Ex Area Safety

Notes Ex-specific safety information for installation and operation in Ex areas.

Operational Principles

Principle of Operation

Used for measured value indication, adjustment, and diagnostics for VEGA plics® sensors.

Installation Guide

Mounting Procedure

PLICSCOM can be mounted/dismounted anytime without interrupting power supply.

Setup and Adjustment

Adjustment System Overview

Details the four keys (OK, ->, +, ESC) and their functions for adjustment.

Key Functionality

Defines the specific actions of the [OK], [->], [+] and [ESC] keys for navigation and input.

Setup Menu Functions

Basic Setup Parameters

Damping Configuration

Set integration time (0-999s) to damp process fluctuations.

Linearisation Curve Selection

Selects curve (linear, tank types, user programmable) for non-linear vessel volumes.

Configuration Settings

Diagnostics Features

Pointer Values Display

Displays min./max. measured values (distance, pressure, temperature).

Measurement Reliability

Displays measurement reliability as dB value (signal strength minus noise).

Sensor Status Monitoring

Displays device status; outputs failure messages (e.g., E013) if a fault is detected.

Service Functions

Measured Value Simulation

Simulate user-defined values (percent, current, pressure, distance) for testing signal path.

Reset Procedures

Reset modified values to basic setting, factory setting, or peak values.

Data Management Functions

4-20mA/HART Functions

Current Output Configuration

Current Output Behavior

Determine behavior of current output during operation and in case of failure (Output mode, Failure mode).

Profibus PA Functions

Functional Safety (SIL) Activation

Activate SIL for sensors suitable for IEC 61508 use, affecting other menu items.

HART Mode Settings

Configure HART mode (Standard, Multidrop) and assign addresses for multidrop operation.

Profibus PA Menu Details

Menu Schematic: 4-20mA/HART

Basic Adjustment Menu Flow

Visual representation of basic adjustment options like Min/Max adjustment, Damping, Linearisation.

Service and Info Menu Flow

Menu Schematic: Profibus PA

Profibus PA Basic Adjustment Flow

Visual representation of basic adjustment for Profibus PA: Sensor address, Min/Max adjustment, Linearisation, Damping.

Profibus PA Service and Info Flow

Menu Schematic: Foundation Fieldbus

Foundation Fieldbus Basic Adjustment Flow

Visual representation of basic adjustment for Foundation Fieldbus: Unit of measurement, Position correction, Zero, Span, Damping, Linearisation.

Foundation Fieldbus Diagnostics and Service Flow

Maintenance and Fault Rectification

Maintenance Requirements

The module is maintenance-free when used as directed.

Instrument Repair Procedure

Procedure for returning instrument for repair, including downloading return form and packing.

Dismounting and Disposal

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