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Vega VEGAPULS 54K - User Manual

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Operating Instructions
VEGAPULS 51K … 54K
4 … 20 mA; HART
®
compact sensor
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Vega VEGAPULS 54K Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandVega
ModelVEGAPULS 54K
CategoryAccessories
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Safety Information

Ex Note Ex Area

Mounting and Installation

General Installation Instructions

Guidelines for sensor installation, including considerations for measuring range and avoiding false echoes.

Measurement of Liquids: Flange Antennas

Mounting instructions for flange antennas, including DIN socket piece and dished tops.

Measurement in Standpipe

Guidelines for measuring in surge or bypass tubes, including general instructions.

False Echoes: Vessel Installations and Struts

Avoiding false echoes from vessel installations like ladders, struts, and protrusions.

Electrical Connection

Connection and Cable Safety

Safety precautions, qualified personnel requirements, and cable selection for sensor connection.

Aluminium Housing: Exd Terminal Compartments

Connection details for Exd terminal compartments in aluminium housing.

Measuring Systems: Ex Areas via Separator (Active PLC)

System configuration for Ex areas using a separator with an active PLC.

Measuring Systems: Ex Areas via Separator (Passive PLC)

System configuration for Ex areas using a separator with a passive PLC.

Measuring Systems: VEGADIS 371 Ex Indicating Instrument

Configuration with VEGADIS 371 Ex for Ex areas, including current and relay output.

Measuring Systems: Exd PLC Connection

Configuration for Exd pressure-tight compartments connected to an active PLC.

Measuring Systems: Exd Four-Wire Technology

Configuration for Exd pressure-tight compartments using four-wire technology.

Set-up

MINICOM Adjustment

Using the MINICOM module for sensor setup, including error codes and adjustment steps.

HART Handheld Adjustment

Adjusting sensors using a HART® handheld device, including connection to signal conditioning instruments.

Diagnostics

Error Codes and Rectification

List of common error codes (E013, E017, E036, E040) and their rectifying measures.

Technical Data

Ex Approvals, Intrinsic Safety, Exd Encapsulation, and SIL Conformity

Details on Ex approvals, intrinsic safety, Exd encapsulation, and SIL conformity.

Supplement

Safety Manual: Validity and Area of Application

Scope of the safety manual for VEGAPULS 50 series and its application in safety technology.

Safety-Related Characteristics: Failure Limits

Failure limit values (SIL, PFDavg, PFH) for safety functions based on SIL class.

Planning: Demand Modes and Failure Definition

Considerations for low demand, high demand/continuous modes, and defining dangerous failures.

Setup: Adjustment and Processing Unit Configuration

Instructions for SIL parameter adjustment and configuring the processing unit for failure detection.

Operation, Failure Reaction, and Function Tests

Ensuring safety functions during operation and performing recurring function tests.

Safety-Related Characteristics: Failure Rates

Analysis of failure rates (FMEDA) for VEGAPULS 51-54 sensors, including architecture and time metrics.

SIL Declaration of Conformity

Manufacturer's declaration of conformity for safety-related characteristics based on IEC 61508/61511.

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