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Operating Instructions - POINTRAC 31 - 8/16 mA/HART - four-wire

1. 242 5 mm 9 55 Fig 19 Aluminium housing or stainless steel housing Precision casting POINTRAC 31 e 8 16 mA HART four wire 11 Supplement 49 11 Supplement VELA POINTRAC 31 242 5 mm 9 55 76 2 mm 3 Fig 20 POINTRAC 31 L Measuring range Order length 152 mm or 304 mm 6 in 12 in 50 POINTRAC 31 8 16 mA HART four wire O vOElL NA LLV6E 39411 EN 130430 VELA 11 Supplement 11 3 Industrial property rights VEGA product lines are global protected by industrial property rights Further information see www vega com Only in U S A Further information see patent label at the sensor housing VEGA Produktfamilien sind weltweit gesch tzt durch gewerbliche Schutzrechte 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 vega com VEGA lineas de productos est n protegidas por los derechos en el campo de la propiedad indus trial Para mayor informaci n revise la pagina web www vega com Munnu npoaykuua cbupmb BETA 3aujuujarorcsa no BceMy MUpy npaBaMM Ha MHTeTITIeKTyaJIbHyIO COOCTBeEHHOCTb lanbHenuryio uHcdpopMauMuro cMorpure Ha calire Wwww vega com VEGA Gi Te amp EK 28 AIR P MARE 3t 254s Biss A Yh lt www vega com gt 11 4 T
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3. Electronics module 9 Reset 30 S Sensor orientation 14 Sensor status 28 Service hotline 41 Shielding 16 Simulation 29 Source container 10 POINTRAC 31 8 16 mA HART four wire O vOElL NA LLV6E 39411 EN 130430 VEGA Status messages 37 Storage 9 T Time 30 Type plate 7 THORNE amp DERRICK UK POINTRAC 31 e 8 16 mA HART four wire INDEX U Unit 24 V Voltage supply 16 48 W Water cooling 15 Tel 44 0 191 490 1547 Fax 44 0 191 477 5371 Email northernsales thorneandderrick co uk Website www heattracing co uk www thorneanderrick co uk 53 Notes 54 POINTRAC 31 8 16 mA HART four wire O vOEl NA LLV6E 39411 EN 130430 POINTRAC 31 e 8 16 mA HART four wire Notes 55 Printing date 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 VEGA Grieshaber KG Schiltach Germany 2013 C C 39411 EN 130430
4. 3 2 Principle of operation The instrument is suitable for applications in liquids and bulk solids in vessels under difficult process conditions There are application pos sibilities in nearly all areas of industry The limit level is detected contactlessly through the vessel wall Nei ther a process fitting nor a vessel opening is required The instrument is thus ideal for retrofitting In radiation based measurement a Caesium 137 or Cobalt 60 iso tope emits focussed gamma rays that are attenuated when penetrat ing the vessel wall and the medium The PVT detector on the opposite side of the tank receives the radiation When the intensity of the radiation drops below a defined value e g due to damping then the POINTRAC 31 switches The measuring principle has proven itself well under extreme conditions because it measures contactlessly from outside through the vessel wall The measuring system ensures maximum safety reliability and plant availability independent of the medium and its properties 3 3 Packaging transport and storage 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 must be carried ou
5. AWG 24 14 0 2 1 5 mm AWG 24 16 Display with backlight 5 WxHz7x13mm 4 keys IP 20 IP 40 ABS Polyester foil Day Month Year 12 h 24 h CET 1 C 1 8 F 1 C 1 8 F 3 Tested according to the guidelines of German Lloyd GL directive 2 POINTRAC 31 e 8 16 mA HART four wire 47 11 Supplement VELA Voltage supply Operating voltage 20 72V DC or 20 253 V AC 50 60 Hz Interpolation protection Available Max power consumption 6 VA AC 4W DC Electrical protective measures Protection depending on housing ver XP 66 IP 67 sion Overvoltage category Il Protection class Approvals Instruments with approvals can have different technical data depending on the version For that reason the associated approval documents of these instruments must be carefully noted They are part of the delivery or can be downloaded under www vega com and VEGA Tools as well as under Downloads and Approvals 11 2 Dimensions The following dimensional drawings represent only an extract of all possible versions Detailed dimensional drawings can be downloaded at www vega com downloads under Drawings A suitable cable is the prerequisite for maintaining the protection rating 48 POINTRAC 31 8 16 mA HART four wire O vOElL NA LLV6E 39411 EN 130430 VEGA Aluminium and stainless steel housing M20x1 5 1 2 NPT 4 69 169 mm 6 65 116 5 mm
6. The DTMs can also be integrated into other frame applications according to FDT standard Note To ensure that all instrument functions are supported you should always use the latest DTM Collection Furthermore not all described functions are included in older firmware versions You can download the latest instrument software from our homepage A description of the update procedure is also available in the Internet Further setup steps are described in the operating instructions manu al DTM Collection PAC Tware attached to each DTM Collection and which can also be downloaded from the Internet Detailed descrip tions are available in the online help of PACTware and the DTMs POINTRAC 31 8 16 mA HART four wire O vOElL NA LLV6E 39411 EN 130430 Standard Full version 7 Setup with PACTware Fy PACTware 009 mom mem Dam jS File Edit View Project Device Extras Window Help De uHadaim ggg c 220 9833 08 F SENSOR Online parameterization 41px ud c E Device name POINTRAC 31 Description Radiation based sensor for level detection VEGA z o ua Measurement loop name SENSOR Application Point level Ln ur E v 2 Point adjustment Adjustment of the switching thresholds Adjustment point I Software version 1 0 1 PRE0z Serial number 19245346 Adjustment mode JA Single point v Device status OK ERE 200 ctis Loo oc aow Connected QY BG Device and data s
7. see chapter Connecting to power supply e Tighten the cable gland e Loop the connection cable downward in front of the cable gland This applies particularly to e outdoor mounting e installations in areas where high humidity is expected e g through cleaning processes e installations on cooled or heated vessels Suitability for the process Make sure that all parts of the instrument exposed to the process are conditions suitable for the existing process conditions These are mainly e Active measuring component e Process fitting e Process seal Process conditions are particularly e Process pressure e Process temperature e Chemical properties of the medium e Abrasion and mechanical influences You can find the specifications in chapter Technical data and on the nameplate Protective caps In the case of instrument housings with self sealing NPT threads it is not possible to have the cable entries screwed in at the factory The openings for the cable glands are therefore covered with red protec tive caps as transport protection Prior to setup you have to replace these protective caps with ap proved cable glands or close the openings with suitable blind plugs The suitable cable glands and blind plugs come with the instrument 12 POINTRAC 31 8 16 mA HART four wire O TOE L N3 LLP6E 39411 EN 130430 VEGA Installation position 4 Mounting 4 2 Mounting instructions Note During the planni
8. 7 Check the hold of the wires in the terminals by lightly pulling on them To loosen a line insert a small slotted screwdriver firmly into the rectangular locking opening according to the illustration 8 Connect the screen to the internal ground terminal connect the outer ground terminal to potential equalisation 9 Tighten the compression nut of the cable entry The seal ring must completely encircle the cable 10 Screw the housing cover back on The electrical connection is hence finished Information The terminal blocks are pluggable and can be detached from the electronics For this purpose loosen the two lateral locking levers of POINTRAC 31 8 16 mA HART four wire O vOEl NA LLV6E 39411 EN 130430 Electronics and con nection compartment Non Ex instruments and instruments with non intrinsically safe current output Adjustment and con nection compartment Non Ex instruments and instruments with non intrinsically safe current output 5 Connecting to power supply the terminal block with a small screwdriver When loosening the lock ing the terminal block is automatically squeezed out It must snap in place when re inserted 5 2 Connection Non Ex instruments and instruments with non intrinsically safe current output Fig 8 Electronics and connection compartment with non Ex instruments and instruments with non intrinsically safe current output 1 Voltage supply 2 Relay output 3 Signalou
9. DC If inductive loads or stronger currents are switched through the gold plating on the relay contact surface will be permanently damaged The contact is then no longer suitable for switching low level signal circuits AgNi or AgSnO and Au plated Floating transistor output permanently shortcircuit proof lt 400 mA 1V 55V DC lt 10 pA Accuracy according to DIN EN 60770 1 Process reference conditions according to DIN EN 61298 1 Temperature Relative humidity Air pressure Repeatability Deviation with bulk solids Deviation under EMC influence 18 30 C 64 86 F 45 75 860 1060 mbar 86 106 kPa 12 5 15 4 psig lt 0 5 The values depend to a great extent on the application Binding specifications are thus not possible lt 1 Variables influencing measurement accuracy Specifications apply to the digital measured value Temperature drift Digital output 3 mm 10 K relating to the max measuring range or max 10 mm Additional deviation through electromag lt 50 mm netic interference acc to EN 61326 Specifications apply also to the current output Temperature drift Current output Deviation on the current output by ana logue digital conversion Additional deviation through electromag netic interference acc to EN 61326 Ambient conditions Ambient storage and transport tempera ture 46 0 03 10 K relating to the 16 mA span max
10. Out of specification Maintenance Reaction when malfunc tions occur Procedure for fault recti fication Check output signal 40 VEGA Code Cause Rectification Text mes sage C029 Simulation active Finish simulation Simulation Wait for the automatic end after 60 mins The following table shows the error codes and text messages in the status message Out of specification and provides information on Causes as well as corrective measures Code Text mes sage Cause Rectification S017 Accuracy outside the specification Accuracy outside the specification Correct adjustment data S025 Bad lineariza tion table Bad linearization table Carry out linearization S038 Slave outside the specifica tion Slave outside the specifica Check Slave tion 125 Ambient tem perature too high too low Ambient temperature too Protect instrument with high too low isolating material against extreme temperatures The instrument has no status messages to the section Maintenance 9 3 Rectify faults The operator of the system is responsible for taking suitable meas ures to rectify faults The first measures are e Evaluation of fault messages for example via the display and adjustment module e Checking the output signal with 4 20 mA instruments e Treatment of measurement errors Further comprehensi
11. Setup Adjustment mode Setup Adjustment uncovered single point adjustment 6 Set up with the display and adjustment module Temperature unit vE F Setup Tenperature unit Application Backaround radiation Adjustment type Hax adjustment in this menu item you can select if you want to carry out a single or double point adjustment on the sensor With the double point adjustment the Delta value is selected auto matically We recommend selecting the double point adjustment To use this you must be able to change the level of the vessel so as to carry out the adjustment of the sensor with full status covered and with empty status uncovered Hence you will get a very reliable switching point With single point adjustment you have to define the difference between the min and max adjustment points Delta l yourself during the following setup Adjustment type Adjustment type Setup Background radiation Unit z Adjustment type 1 point kd Yai point z point Adjustment uncovered Delta I This menu item appears only if you have selected Single point adjustment as adjustment mode Setup Adjustment mode In this menu item you determine the point at which the POINTRAC 31 should switch in uncovered status Empty the vessel until the sensor is uncovered For this enter the requested pulse rate manually or let the rate be determined by POINTRAC 31 Automatic determination of the pulse rate should
12. adjustment module In this menu item you can adjust the POINTRAC 31 to the integrated isotope in the source container For this purpose check which isotope is integrated in the source container You can find this information on the type label of the source container Setup Isotope Measurenent loop name Application Cs 137 kd Background radiation Unit Through this selection the sensitivity of the sensor is adapted perfectly to the isotope The normal reduction of the emitter activity is hence considered through the radioactive decay The POINTRAC 31 requires this information of the automatic decay compensation This ensures an interference free measurement over POINTRAC 31 e 8 16 mA HART four wire 23 6 Set up with the display and adjustment module VELA Setup Application Setup Background radia tion Setup Unit 24 the complete life time of the gamma emitter an annual recalibration is not necessary Enter the requested parameters via the appropriate keys save your settings with OK and jump to the next menu item with the ESC and the gt key Adjustment Enter here the respective application This menu item enables adaptation of the sensor to the requested ap plication You can choose between the following applications Level X ray alarm or Real value correction Setup Application Measurenent loop name Point level kd Marner Background radiation Standardization Unit rw X r
13. and display adjustment components e NE 107 Self monitoring and diagnosis of field devices For further information see www namur de 2 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 fulfill this obligation by observing the environmental instructions in this manual e Chapter Packaging transport and storage e Chapter Disposal POINTRAC 31 8 16 mA HART four wire O vOElL NA LLV6E 39411 EN 130430 VEGA Type plate Serial number Scope of this operating instructions manual 3 Product description 3 Product description 3 1 Configuration The nameplate contains the most important data for identification and use of the instrument C sin 19997069 ES 77761 Schiltach Ger many ww Vega con Fig 1 Layout of the type label example 1 Instrument version 2 Product code 3 Electronics 4 Protection rating 5 Process and ambient temperature process pressure 6 Instrument length 7 Hardware and software version 8 Order number 9 Serial number of the instrument 10 ID numbers instrument documentation With the serial number of the instrument on the type label you have access to the following data on our homepage Articl
14. be given preference The pulse rate is entered in ct s This is the number of counts per second i e the measured gamma radiation reaching the sensor Prerequisites e The radiation is switched on source container is set to On e There is no medium between source container and sensor Adjustnent uncovered Get count Adjustnent uncovered 90000 ct s Act count rate 44 cts You can have the value for Adjustment uncovered determined by POINTRAC 31 POINTRAC 31 e 8 16 mA HART four wire 25 6 Set up with the display and adjustment module VEGA Setup Delta I single point adjustment Adjustment covered double point adjust ment 26 Get count 610 ct s ept ape E This menu item appears only if you have selected Single point adjustment as adjustment mode Setup Adjustment mode In this menu item you can adjust at which percentage value of the max pulse rate the sensor should switch over Since in most cases the radiation is almost completely absorbed when the sensor is covered the pulse rate when the sensor is cov ered is very low The change between the two statuses is sufficiently clear Hence a percentage value of 90 for the Delta value is recom mended You select lower values for the sensitive detection of material cones or buildup which only cause a partial absorption of the radiation Setup S mg 0 a 0 0 Delta I Current output mode Relay 1 00 100 00 This
15. is the calculated value POINTRAC 31 8 16 mA HART four wire O vOElL NA LLV6E 39411 EN 130430 Diagnosis Simulation Diagnosis Calculated damping 6 Set up with the display and adjustment module The value is an indication for the reliability and reproducibility of the switching point The greater the difference in the pulse rate between covered and uncovered status the greater the differential value Delta l and the more reliable the measurement The automatically calculated damp ing is also oriented around the Delta value The higher the value the lower the damping A Delta value below 10 is an indication for a critical measurement Diagnostics Device status Calculated damping In this menu item you can simulate measured values via the current output This allows the signal path to be tested e g via downstream indicating instruments or the input card of the control system You can simulate different values Diagnostics Simulation Device status Peak values Start Adjustment data 3 Simulation simulation Calculated damping Pulse rate of the sensor Simulation running Count rate 124 ct s Current output Simulation running Current 8 DD mA Switching function of the relay Simulation running Simulation running Relay Relay Closed kd diner Information The simulation is automatically terminated 10 minutes after the last press of a key The sensor calculates a suita
16. on the application range in chapter Product description Operational reliability is ensured only if the instrument is properly used according to the specifications in the operating instructions manual as well as possible supplementary instructions 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 mounting or adjustment 2 4 General safety instructions This is a state of the art instrument complying with all prevailing regulations and guidelines The instrument must only be operated in a technically flawless and reliable condition The operator is responsible for the trouble free operation of the instrument During the entire duration of use the user is obliged to determine the compliance of the necessary occupational safety measures with the current valid rules and regulations and also take note of new regula tions The safety instructions in this operating instructions manual the na tional installation standards as well as the valid safety regulations and accident prevention rules must be observed by the user For safety and warranty reasons any invasive work on the device beyond that described in the operating instructions manual may be carried out only by personnel authorised by the manufacturer Arbi trary conversions or modifications are explicitly forbidden The safety app
17. the fault and the measures taken the steps described in chapter Setup must be carried out again or must be checked for plausibility and completeness Should these measures not be successful please call in urgent cases the VEGA service hotline under the phone no 49 1805 858550 The hotline is also available outside normal working hours seven days a week around the clock Since we offer this service worldwide the support is provided in English The service itself is free of charge the only costs involved are the normal call charges 9 4 Exchanging the electronics module If the electronics module is defective it can be replaced by the user In Ex applications only one instrument and one electronics module with respective Ex approval may be used If there is no electronics module available on site the electronics module can be ordered through the agency serving you The electron ics modules are adapted to the respective sensor and differ in signal output or voltage supply The new electronics module must be loaded with the default settings of the sensor These are the options e Inthe factory e Or onsite by the user POINTRAC 31 8 16 mA HART four wire 41 9 Diagnostics and service 42 VEGA In both cases the serial number of the sensor is needed The serial numbers are stated on the type label of the instrument on the inside of the housing as well as on the delivery note When loading on site first of a
18. valid measured value Check connected instru nals a fault Connected instruments ments Slaves without function F016 Values of the min and max Correct adjustment data Adjustment adjustment exchanged data ex changed F017 The values of the min and Correct adjustment data Adjustment max adjustment are too span too small close together F025 Wrong value in the lineari Correct linearization table Invalid lineari zation table zation table FO30 Process values are not Repeat adjustment Process value within the adjusted measur out of limits ng range F034 Electronics defective Exchanging the electronics EPROM hard ware error F035 Error in the internal instru Carry out a reset EPROM data ment communication Exchanging the electronics error F036 Error during software Repeat software update Faulty pro update Exchanging the electronics gram memory 38 POINTRAC 31 8 16 mA HART four wire O vOEl NA LLV6E 39411 EN 130430 9 Diagnostics and service Code Text mes sage F037 RAM hard ware error Cause Error in RAM Rectification Exchanging the electronics F038 Slave signals failure Connection cable to the Slave instrument interrupted Instrument not defined as Slave instrument Define instrument as Slave Check the connection cable to the Slave instrument Error on the current o
19. will be reset to default values Order specific settings will not be deleted Peak values measured value Resetting of the parameter adjust ments in the menu item Setup to the default values of the respective instrument Order specific settings remain but are not taken over into the current parameters Peak values temperature Resetting of the measured min and max temperatures to the actual measured value The following table shows the default values of the instrument The values apply for the application Level First of all you have to select the application Depending on the instrument version not all menu items may be available or they may be differently assigned POINTRAC 31 8 16 mA HART four wire O vOElL NA LLV6E 39411 EN 130430 Additional adjustments HART mode Additional adjustments Copy instrument settings Info 6 Set up with the display and adjustment module Menu Menu item Default value Adjustment Measurement Sensor loop name Isotope Cs 137 Applications Limit level Adjustment mode Single point adjustment Adjustment un 90000 ct s covered Adjustment cov 9000 ct s ered only with two point adjustment Delta 90 Background ra 0 ct s diation Temperature unit C Damping Is calculated automatically by the in strument Current output 8 16 mA lt 3 6 mA mode X ray alarm Modulated measuring current Mode Relay Overfill
20. 0 3 lt 15 pA lt 150 uA 40 60 C 40 140 F POINTRAC 31 8 16 mA HART four wire O vOEl NA LLV6E 39411 EN 130430 VEGA Process conditions always applies Process pressure Process temperature measured on the detector tube Vibration resistance 11 Supplement For the process conditions please also note the specifications on the type label The lower value Unpressurized 40 60 C 40 140 F With temperatures of more than 60 C we recommend the use of water cooling mechanical vibrations up to 1 g in the frequency range 5 200 Hz Electromechanical data version IP 66 IP 67 Cable entry M20 x 1 5 1 2 NPT 2 x cable gland M20 x 1 5 cable 6 12 mm 4 x blind plug M20 x 1 5 Included 1 x cable gland M20 x 1 5 5 x closing cap red 1 2 NPT Included 3 x cable gland 1 2 NPT cable 6 12 mm 4 x blind plug v NPT Spring loaded terminals for wire cross section Massive wire cord Stranded wire with end sleeve Display and adjustment module Display element Measured value indication Number of digits Size of digits Adjustment elements Protection rating unassembled mounted into the housing without cover Material Housing Inspection window Integrated clock Date format Time format Time zone Ex factory Measurement electronics temerature Resolution Accuracy 0 2 2 5 mm
21. Document ID 27835 The interface adapter VEGACONNECT enables the connection of communication capable instruments to the USB interface of a PC For parameter adjustment of these instruments an adjustment software such as PACTware with VEGA DTM is required You can find further information in the operating instructions Interface adapter VEGACONNECT Document ID 32628 VEGADIS 81 is an external display and adjustment unit for sensors with single or double chamber housing For the double chamber housing there is also an interface adapter for VEGADIS 81 required You can find further information in the operating instructions VE GADIS 81 Document ID 43814 The VEGADIS 62 is suitable for measured value indication of sensors It is looped into the 4 20 mA HART signal cable You can find further information in the operating instructions VE GADIS 62 Document ID 36469 The electronics module PT30E XX is a replacement part for radiation based sensors POINTRAC 31 The electronics module can only be exchanged by VEGA service technician POINTRAC 31 8 16 mA HART four wire 9 3 Product description Handling permit General instructions for radiation protection Radiation safety officer 10 VEGA 3 5 Corresponding source container A radioactive isotope in a suitable source holder is the prerequisite for a radiation based measurement setup The handling of radioactive material is regulated by law The radi
22. RT four wire 43 11 Supplement 11 Supplement 11 1 Technical data General data 316L corresponds to 1 4404 or 1 4435 Materials non wetted parts Detector tube Scintillation material Aluminium die casting housing Stainless steel housing Seal between housing and housing cover Inspection window in housing cover optional Ground terminal Process fittings Fastening lugs Weight Aluminium housing with electronics Stainless steel housing with electron ics Measuring length 152 mm 6 in Measuring length 304 mm 12 in 316L PVT Polyvinyltoluene Aluminium die casting AlSi10Mg powder coated basis Polyester 316L NBR stainless steel housing investment casting silicone Aluminium housing Polycarbonate 316L 9 mm 0 35 in hole centre distance 119 mm 4 69 in 3 4 kg 7 5 lbs measuring length 8 36 kg 18 43 lbs measuring length 0 98 kg 2 16 lbs 1 95 kg 4 3 Ibs Max torque mounting screws fastening 50 Nm 36 88 Ibf ft lugs on the sensor housing Max torque for NPT cable glands and Conduit tubes Aluminium Stainless steel housing Input variable Measured variable 44 50 Nm 36 88 Ibf ft The measured variable is the intensity of the gamma radiation When the intensity of the radiation is below the stipulated value due to a damping by the medium the POINTRAC 31 switches POINTRAC 31 8 16 mA HART four wi
23. Tel 44 0 191 490 1547 THORNE amp Fax 44 0 191 477 5371 DERRICK UK wessteswintestecngcout www thorneanderrick co uk Operating Instructions Radiation based sensor for level detection POINTRAC 31 8 16 mA HART four wire BH Document ID 39411 Contents VEGA Contents 1 About this document Te EO O ae a a s a aaa Sana na a aa a l 4 Meee 12 12 e RR ese E OS PSN RS S 4 to 09 I USC a 4 2 For your safety 2 1 Authorised personnel MNT o 0 00 SOT 5 22 Appropljale WS Sse EE IST ST 5 2 3 Warning about Incorrect US aa reed oae Rr tac Ppo ea pax p Oa te rev io aae ee tec bead e ev abate pa 5 2 4 General safety instructions annaaannaianaaaannnnaannnnnunannannnnannnnnnnnannannnnanannnnnnannnannannaaaa 5 2 9 CE CONO Sereni genu n e EAEE Hoc t vos a lande tenet E P idR Sa 6 2 6 NAMUR recommendations aaaaaanaaaaaaaaaan naaanunannnnannnnnannnnunannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnannnnnnnna 6 2 7 Environmental IMS MUCH ONS seiicecxaatatexzacicsnasiensanetreanactvaediinedsactiecnedssandeesardevan sacs rao Ce PERRO R 6 3 Product description ali AINE iOm MERE 7 3 2 Principle of operation aanannaaaannnnaaaannnunannannnnannnannnnannannnnanannnnnnannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnaannannnanaaaa 8 3 3 Packaging transport and storage nnanaannaaanaanan naunnnnnnnnnnnunnnnnnnnnnnanannannnnnnnnnnnanan 8 3 4 Accessories and replacement parts
24. ating instructions manual is directed to trained specialist personnel The contents of this manual should be made available to these personnel and put into practice by them 1 3 Symbolism used 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 Sequence 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 POINTRAC 31 8 16 mA HART four wire O vOElL NA LLV6E 39411 EN 130430 2 For your safety 2 For your safety 2 1 Authorised personnel All operations described in this operating instructions manual 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 POINTRAC 31 is a sensor for level detection You can find detailed information
25. ation protection rules of the country in which the system is operated apply first and foremost In Germany for example the current radiation protection ordinance StriSchV based on the Atomic Energy Law AtG applies The following points are important for measurement with radiation based methods A handling permit is required for operation of a system using gamma rays This permit is issued by the respective government office or the responsible authority in Germany for example offices for environ mental protection trade supervisory boards etc You can find further instructions in the operating instructions manual of the source container When handling a radioactive source unnecessary radiation exposure must be avoided An unavoidable radiation exposure must be kept as low as possible Take note of the following three important measures Fig 2 Measures for protection against radioactive radiation 1 Shielding 2 Time 3 Distance Shielding Provide good shielding between the radioactive source and yourself as well as all other persons Special source containers e g VEGASOURCE as well as all materials with high density e g lead iron concrete etc provide effective shielding Time Stay as short a time as possible in radiation exposed areas Source Your distance to the source should be as large as possible The local dose rate of the radiation decreases in proportion to the square of the distance to the radi
26. ation source The plant operator must appoint a radiation safety officer with the necessary expert knowledge He is responsible that the radiation protection ordinance is maintained and that all radiation protection measures are implemented POINTRAC 31 8 16 mA HART four wire 0EP0OEL N3 L 1168 39411 EN 130430 VEGA 3 Product description Control area Control areas are areas in which the local dose rate exceeds a certain value Only persons who undergo official dose monitoring are allowed into these control areas You can find the respectively valid limit values for control areas in the guideline of the respective authority in Ger many for example the radiation protection ordinance We are at your disposal for further information concerning radiation protection and regulations in other countries POINTRAC 31 e 8 16 mA HART four wire 11 4 Mounting VELA 4 Mounting 4 1 General instructions Switch off source The source container is part of the measuring system In case the source container is already equipped with an active isotope the source container must be locked before mounting Danger N Before mounting make sure that the source is securely closed Use a padlock to secure the source container in the closed condition and prevent it from being inadvertently opened Protection against mois Protect your instrument through the following measures against ture moisture penetration e Use the recommended cable
27. ay alarm The radiation of external radiation sources can influence the measur ing result of continuously measuring radiation based sensors You can also use the POINTRAC 31 as a Slave instrument for detec tion against X ray alarm Hence an alarm can be triggered For this function you require PACTware with the respective DTM Real value correction You can also use the POINTRAC 31 as a Slave instrument for detection of a defined level Hence you can automatically correct the measured value of a continuously measuring radiation based sensor to the real value when this level is reached For this function you require PACTware with the respective DTM The natural radiation on earth influences the accuracy of the meas urement With this menu item the natural background radiation can be faded Out For this purpose the POINTRAC 31 measures the natural back ground radiation and sets the pulse rate to zero In the future the pulse rate from this background radiation will be automatically deducted from the total pulse rate This means only the component of the pulse rate originating from the source will be displayed The source container must be closed for this setting Background radiation Background radiation Application Oct s Edit Background radiation Get count Adjustment type In this menu item you can select the temperature unit POINTRAC 31 8 16 mA HART four wire O vOElL NA LLV6E 39411 EN 130430
28. ble integration time automatically Diagnostics Calculated Device status integration time Peak values Adjustment data 25 Simulation Calculated damping POINTRAC 31 e 8 16 mA HART four wire 29 6 Set up with the display and adjustment module VELA Additional adjustments IN Additional adjustments Date time Additional adjustments Reset 30 Additional settings In this menu item the PIN is permanently activated deactivated Thus you protect the sensor data against unauthorized access and unin tended changes The default setting of the PIN is 0000 This parameter is described in the operating instructions manual Display and adjustment module In this menu item you can set the actual date and time This parameter is described in the operating instructions manual Display and adjustment module When a reset is carried out all settings with only a few exceptions are reset The exceptions are PIN language SIL and HART mode Additional adjustments FIH peren lime Factory settings HART operation mode F Feak val measurement sem reds setas Peak values temperature Reset to factory settings The following reset functions are available Basic adjustments Resetting of the parameter adjustmetns to default values at the time of shipment Order specific settings will be deleted Default settings Resetting of the parameter adjustment like under Basic adjustment In addition special parameters
29. e number of the instrument HTML Delivery date HTML Order specific instrument features HTML Operating instructions at the time of shipment PDF Order specific sensor data for an electronics exchange XML Test certificate Measuring Accuracy PDF For this purpose move to www vega com and VEGA Tools As an alternative you have access to these data via your Smart phone e Download the Smartphone App VEGA Tools from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store e Scan the Data Matrix Code on the type label of the instrument or e Enter the serial number manually into the App This operating instructions manual applies to the following instrument versions e Hardware from 1 0 4 e Software from 1 4 2 POINTRAC 31 e 8 16 mA HART four wire 7 3 Product description Electronics versions Scope of delivery Application area Functional principle Packaging Transport VEGA e Modification status electronics as of 01 The instrument is available in different electronics versions Each ver sion can be identified via the product code on the type label e Standard electronics type PTSOE XX The scope of delivery encompasses e Radiation based sensor e Mounting accessory e Documentation this operating instructions manual Operating instructions manual Display and adjustment mod ule optional Exspecific Safety instructions with Ex versions if necessary further certificates
30. een of the special con nection cable You can find specifications on the potential connections inside the instrument in chapter Technical data The voltage supply and signal output are connected via the spring loaded terminals in the housing The connection to the display and adjustment module or to the inter face adapter is carried out via contact pins in the housing Proceed as follows The procedure applies to instruments without explosion protection 1 Unscrew the big housing cover 2 Loosen compression nut of the cable entry 3 Remove approx 10 cm 4 in of the cable mantle strip approx 1 cm 0 4 in of insulation from the ends of the individual wires 4 Insert the cable into the sensor through the cable entry POINTRAC 31 e 8 16 mA HART four wire 17 5 Connecting to power supply 18 bale bale Fig 7 Connection steps 4 and 5 1 Locking of the terminal blocks 5 Inserta small slotted screwdriver firmly into the rectangular lock openings of the respective connection terminal 6 Insert the wire ends into the round openings of the terminals ac cording to the wiring plan Information Solid cores as well as flexible cores with cable end sleeves are inserted directly into the terminal openings In case of flexible cores without end sleeves press the rectangular lock opening with a small screwdriver the terminal opening is freed When the screwdriver is released the terminal opening closes again
31. et Administrator Dz X lt NONAME gt Administrator Fig 16 Example of a DTM view All device DTMs are available as a free of charge standard version and as a full version that must be purchased In the standard version all functions for complete setup are already included An assistant for simple project configuration simplifies the adjustment considerably Saving printing the project as well as import export functions are also part of the standard version In the full version there is also an extended print function for complete project documentation as well as a save function for measured value and echo curves In addition there is a tank calculation program as well as a multiviewer for display and analysis of the saved measured value and echo curves The standard version is available as a download under www vega com downloads and Software The full version is available on CD from the agency serving you 7 3 Saving the parameter adjustment data We recommend documenting or saving the parameter adjustment data via PACTware That way the data are available for multiple use or service purposes POINTRAC 31 8 16 mA HART four wire 35 8 Set up with other systems 36 VEGA 8 Setup with other systems 8 1 DD adjustment programs Device descriptions as Enhanced Device Description EDD are available for DD adjustment programs such as for example AMS and PDM The files can be downloaded a
32. ll the order data must be downloaded from the Internet See operating instructions manual Electronics module 9 5 Software update The following components are required to update the sensor soft ware e Sensor Voltage supply Interface adapter VEGACONNECT 4 PC with PACTware Current sensor software as file You can find the actual sensor software as well as detailed infor mation of the procedure under www vega com downloads and Software You can find information about the installation in the download file Caution Instruments with approvals can be bound to certain software ver sions Therefore make sure that the approval remains effective with a software update You can find detailed information on www vega com downloads and Approvals 9 6 How to proceed in case of repair The following procedure refers only to the sensor Should a repair of the source container be necessary you can find the respective instructions in the operating instructions manual of the source con tainer You can find a repair form as well as detailed information on how to proceed under www vega com downloads and Forms and certifi cates By doing this you help us carry out the repair quickly and without hav ing to call back for needed information If a sensor repair is necessary please proceed as follows e Print and fill out one form per instrument e Clean the instrument and pack it damage proof e Attach the comple
33. menu item appears only if you have selected under adjustment mode setup adjustment mode the Double point adjustment In this menu item you can set the min pulse rate ct s at which the sensor should switch over Fill the vessel until the POINTRAC 31 is covered You thus get the min pulse rate ct s for the adjustment covered Enter the requested pulse rate manually or let the rate be determined by POINTRAC 31 Automatic determination of the pulse rate should be given preference Setup AdjustMent covered Adjustnent covered Unit Adjustment type Adjustnent covered Oct s Adjustment uncovered Current output mode Get count Het count rate 101 ct7 You can enter the adjustment point ct s manually Ad juztment covered Escape POINTRAC 31 8 16 mA HART four wire O vOElL NA LLV6E 130430 39411 EN VEGA Adjustment uncovered double point adjust ment Setup Current output mode Setup Relay 6 Set up with the display and adjustment module This menu item appears only if you have selected under adjustment mode setup adjustment mode the Double point adjustment In this menu item you can set the max pulse rate ct s at which the sensor should switch over Empty the vessel until the POINTRAC 31 is uncovered You thus get the max pulse rate ct s for the adjustment uncovered Enter the requested pulse rate manually or let the rate be determined by POINTRAC 31 Automatic deter
34. mination of the pulse rate should be given preference Setup RHdjustment unmncovered RHdjustment unmncovered Adjustment type Rid juztment couered I Edit Adjustnent uncowered 30000 ct s Get count Current output mode Relay Het count rate Un cts You can enter the adjustment point ct s manually Adjustnent uncovered sor Setup Adjustnent uncovered Delta I Current output mode Relay Lock adjustment You can choose between an 8 16 mA characteristics or a 16 8 mA characteristics In this menu item you can also define the switching behaviour in case of fault You can select if the current output should output 22 mA or 3 6 mA in case of fault In this menu item you can select which mode the sensor should oper ate in You can choose between overfill and dry run protection POINTRAC 31 e 8 16 mA HART four wire 27 6 Set up with the display and adjustment module VELA Lock setup adjustment Display Language Display Displayed value Diagnostics Device status Diagnosis Peak value Diagnosis Adjustment data 28 The relay outputs of the sensor react accordingly Overfill protection the relay will deenergise safe condition when the max level is reached Dry run protection the relay will deenergise safe condition when the min level is reached Make sure that you have selected the correct characteristics See menu item Setup Current output mode Mode of operation C
35. n must be connected directly to the internal ground terminal The ground terminal on the outside of the housing must be connected to the potential equalisa tion low impedance POINTRAC 31 8 16 mA HART four wire O vOElL NA LLV6E 39411 EN 130430 Connection technology Connection procedure 5 Connecting to power supply If potential equalisation currents are expected the connection on the processing side must be made via a ceramic capacitor e g 1 nF 1500 V The low frequency potential equalisation currents are thus suppressed but the protective effect against high frequency interfer ence signals remains Warning Significant potential differences exist inside galvanization plants as well as on vessels with cathodic corrosion protection Considerable equalisation currents can flow over the cable screen if the screen is grounded on both ends To avoid this in such applications the cable screen must be connect ed to ground potential only at one end in the switching cabinet The cable screen must not be connected to the internal ground terminal in the sensor and the outer ground terminal on the housing must not be connected to the potential equalisation Information The metal parts of the instrument are conductively connected with the inner and outer ground terminal on the housing This connection is either a direct metallic connection or in case of instruments with external electronics a connection via the scr
36. ng stage our specialists will analyse the conditions of the measuring point and dimension the source isotope accord ingly You get a Source Sizing document specifying the required source activity and containing all relevant mounting information for your measuring point You must follow the instructions of this Source Sizing document in addition to the following mounting instructions The following mounting information is applicable as long as there is nothing else specified in the Source Sizing document Fig 3 Mounting position level detection 1 Mounting vertical 2 Mounting horizontally at right angles to container You can find information on protective barriers and the mounting of the corresponding source container in the operating instructions manual of the source container e g VEGASOURCE For level detection the sensor is generally mounted horizontally at the height of the requested limit level Make sure that there are no struts or reinforcements at this position in the vessel Direct the exit beam of the source container exactly towards the measuring range of POINTRAC 31 Fasten the sensor in such a way that it cannot fall out of the holder If necessary provide the sensor with a support from below Mount the source container and POINTRAC 31 as close as possible to the vessel If there are gaps secure the area with a safety fence POINTRAC 31 e 8 16 mA HART four wire 19 4 Mounting VELA and protec
37. onal connection is not necessary Fig 12 Insert display and adjustment module Note If you intend to retrofit the instrument with a display and adjustment module for continuous measured value indication a higher cover with an inspection glass is required POINTRAC 31 e 8 16 mA HART four wire 21 6 Set up with the display and adjustment module VEGA 6 2 Adjustment system Key functions Adjustment system Main menu 22 Fig 13 Display and adjustment elements 1 LC display 2 Adjustment keys e OK key Move to the menu overview Confirm selected menu Edit parameter Save value e gt key Presentation change measured value Select list entry Select editing position e key Change value of the parameter e ESC key Interrupt input Jump to next higher menu The sensor is adjusted via the four keys of the display and adjust ment module The LC display indicates the individual menu items The functions of the individual keys are shown in the above illustration Approx 60 minutes after the last pressing of a key an automatic reset to measured value indication is triggered Any values not confirmed with OK will not be saved 6 3 Parameter adjustment Through the parameter adjustment the instrument is adapted to the application conditions The parameter adjustment is carried out via an adjustment menu The main menu is divided into five sections
38. onductor is required The 8 16 mA current output is connected with standard two wire ca ble without screen If electromagnetic interference is expected which is above the test values of EN 61326 for industrial areas screened cable should be used Use cable with a round wire cross section An outer cable diameter of 6 12 mm 0 24 0 47 in ensures the seal effect of the cable entry If cable with a different diameter or wire cross section is used exchange the seal or use an appropriate cable connection Free cable glands have n sufficient protection against moisture and must be replaced by blind stoppers Generally provide all unused cable entries with suitable blind plugs The thin foam rubber wahsers int he cable glands are only used as dust cover during trasport In the case of instrument housings with self sealing NPT threads it is generally not possible to have the cable glands screwed in at the factory The openings for the cable glands are therefore covered with red protective caps as transport protection You have to replace these protective caps with approved cable glands before setup or cover them with suitable filler plugs Unused cable glands do not provide sufficient protection against moisture and must be replaced with filler plugs The suitable cable glands and blind plugs come with the instrument If screened cable is necessary connect the cable screen on both ends to ground potential In the sensor the scree
39. protection Block operation Released Display Language Selected language Displayed value Pulse rate Additional settings Temperature unit C HART mode Standard With this function you can select the mode The sensor offers the HART modes standard and multidrop If the measured value is outputted via the 4 20 mA output you must not switch over to HART Multidrop The mode Standard with fixed address O factory setting means output of the measured value as 8 16 mA signal This parameter is described in the operating instructions manual Display and adjustment module With this function Load parameter adjustment data from the sensor into the display and adjustment module e Write parameter adjustment data from the display and adjustment module into the sensor This parameter is described in the operating instructions manual Display and adjustment module Info In this menu you will find the following menu items POINTRAC 31 e 8 16 mA HART four wire 31 6 Set up with the display and adjustment module VELA 32 e Instrument name shows instrument name and serial number e Instrument version shows hardware and software version of the instrument e Date of manufacture shows calibration date and the date of the last change e Instrument features shows further instrument features These parameters are described in the operating instructions manual Display and adjustment module 6 4 Sa
40. r communication MGC Setting the bus address for sensor sensor communication MGC c oO0 0 l5 Fig 11 Adjustment and connection compartment Ex ia with instruments with intrinsically safe current output 1 Terminals for intrinsically safe signal output 8 16 MA HART Multidrop ac tive not with versions with Ex d approval 2 Contact pins for the display and adjustment module or interface adapter 3 Terminals for the external display and adjustment unit 4 Ground terminal 2 MGC Multi Gauge Communication POINTRAC 31 8 16 mA HART four wire O vOElL NA LLV6E 39411 EN 130430 Mount Dismount display and adjustment module 6 Set up with the display and adjustment module 6 Set up with the display and adjustment module 6 1 Insert display and adjustment module The display and adjustment module can be inserted into the sensor and removed again at any time It is not necessary to interrupt the power supply Proceed as follows 1 Unscrew the small housing cover 2 Place the display and adjustment module in the desired position on the electronics you can choose any one of four different posi tions each displaced by 90 3 Press the display and adjustment module onto the electronics and turn it to the right until it snaps in 4 Screw housing cover with inspection window tightly back on Removal is carried out in reverse order The display and adjustment module is powered by the sensor an ad diti
41. rademark All the brands as well as trade and company names used are property of their lawful proprietor originator POINTRAC 31 e 8 16 mA HART four wire 51 INDEX INDEX A Accessories Display and adjustment module 9 External display and adjustment unit 9 External indicating unit 9 Interface adapter 9 Adjustment data 28 Adjustment mode 25 Adjustment point 25 Adjustment system 22 Applications 24 B Background radiation 24 Block operation 28 C Cable entry 16 Check signal 40 Connection cable 16 Connection procedure 17 Connection technology 17 Control areas 11 Current output mode 27 D Damping 29 Date 30 Date of manufacture 31 Default values 30 Delta 26 Device name 31 Device settings Copy 31 Displayed value 28 E EDD Enhanced Device Description 36 Error messages 37 F Fault rectification 40 Functional principle 8 G Grounding 16 H Handling permit 10 HART 31 Heat 15 52 Installation position 13 Instrument features 31 Instrument version 31 Isotope Co 60 23 Cs 137 23 K Key function 22 L Language 28 M Main menu 22 Mode 31 Moisture 12 N NAMUR NE 107 P Failure 38 Function check 39 Maintenance 40 Out of specification 40 Packaging 8 Peak value 28 PIN 30 Potential equalisation 17 Protection class 16 R Radiation protection 10 Radiation safety officer 10 Radiation source 23 Relay 27 Repair 42 Replacement parts
42. re O vOElL NA LLV6E 39411 EN 130430 11 Supplement Fig 18 Data of the input variable L Measuring range range in which the switching point must lie Measuring range Analogue input Input type Internal load Switching input Type of input Open Collector Type of input Relay contact Output variable Output signals Terminal voltage passive Shortcircuit protection Potential separation Failure signal current output adjustable Max output current Starting current Load 8 16 mA HART active 8 16 mA HART intrinsically safe Damping 63 96 of the input variable HART output values PV Primary Value SV Secondary Value Relay output Output Switching voltage Min Max Switching current 152 mm 6 in or 304 mm 12 in 4 20 mA passive 250 Q 10 mA 100 mA 8 16 mA HART active 8 16 mA HART Multidrop 9 30V DC Available Available 22 mA 3 6 mA 22 mA 3 6 mA lt 500 Q lt 300 QA Is calculated automatically by the instrument Switching status Electronics temperature Relay output SPDT floating spdt 10 mV 253 V AC 253 V DC POINTRAC 31 e 8 16 mA HART four wire 45 11 Supplement Min Max Breaking capacity Min Max Contact material relay contacts Transistor output Output Load current Voltage loss Switching voltage Blocking current 10 WA 3 A AC 1 ADC 50 mW 750 VA AC 40 W
43. rectly to the sensor via the interface adapter 1 USB cable to the PC 2 Interface adapter VEGACONNECT 4 3 Sensor Information The interface adapter VEGACONNECT 3 is not suitable for connec tion to the sensor Fig 15 Connecting the PC via HAHT to the signal cable POINTRAC 31 HART resistance 250 Q optional depending on processing Connection cable with 2 mm pins and terminals Processing system PLC Voltage supply Voltage supply O1 Colo Necessary components e POINTRAC 31 e PC with PACTware and suitable VEGA DTM POINTRAC 31 8 16 mA HART four wire 33 7 Setup with PACTware Prerequisites 34 20 pao e VEGACONNECT 4 e HART resistance approx 250 Q e Voltage supply Note With power supply units with integrated HART resistance internal resistance approx 250 C an additional external resistance is not necessary This applies e g to the VEGA instruments VEGATRENN 149A VEGAMET 381 and VEGAMET 391 Commercially available Ex separators are also usually equipped with sufficient current limita tion resistance In such cases VEGACONNECT 4 can be connected parallel to the 4 20 mA cable 7 2 Parameter adjustment with PACTware For parameter adjustment of the sensor via a Windows PC the con figuration software PACTware and a suitable instrument driver DTM according to FDT standard are required The up to date PACTware version as well as all available DTMs are compiled in a DTM Collec tion
44. roval markings and safety tips on the device must also be observed This measuring system uses gamma rays Therefore take note of the instructions for radiation protection in chapter Product description All work on the source container may only be carried out under the supervision of a qualified radiation protection officer POINTRAC 31 e 8 16 mA HART four wire 5 2 For your safety VEGA 2 5 CE conformity The device fulfills the legal requirements of the applicable EC guide lines By affixing the CE marking VEGA confirms successful testing of the product Only with class A instruments The device is a class A instrument designed for use in an industrial environment When used in a different environment e g in a living area the electromagnetic compatibility must be ensured by the user If necessary suitable screening measures against conducted and emitted disturbances must be taken You can find the conformity certificate in the download section under www vega com 2 6 NAMUR recommendations NAMUR is the automation technology user association in the process industry in Germany The published NAMUR recommendations are accepted as the standard in field instrumentation The device fulfills the requirements of the following NAMUR recom mendations e NE 21 Electromagnetic compatibility of equipment e NE 43 Signal level for malfunction information from measuring transducers e NE53 Compatibility of field devices
45. strument is in operation the measured value is temporarily invalid for example during simulation This status message is inactive by default It can be activated by the user via PACTware DTM or EDD Out of specification The measured value is unstable because the instrument specification is exceeded e g electronics temperature This status message is inactive by default It can be activated by the user via PACTware DTM or EDD Maintenance Due to external influences the instrument function is limited The measurement is affected but the measured value is POINTRAC 31 e 8 16 mA HART four wire d VEGA still valid Plan in maintenance for the instrument because a failure is expected in the near future e g due to buildup This status message is inactive by default It can be activated by the user via PAC Tware DTM or EDD 9 Diagnostics and service Failure The following table shows the error codes and text messages in the status message Failure and provides information on causes as well as corrective measures Example for a failure message Invalid linearizer table F025 Code Cause Rectification Text mes sage F008 Additional sensors not Check wiring between the Error multi switched on sensors sensor com EMC influences Connect the sensors cor munication No other sensor available rectly and make them ready for operation F013 Error on the current input Check current input Sensor sig No
46. t our specialists to ensure that the accuracy of the application is not impaired If these measures are not sufficient to maintain the max ambient temperature you could consider using the water cooling system we offer for POINTRAC 31 The water cooling must also be included in the calculations for the measuring point Contact our specialists regarding the dimensioning of the water cooling POINTRAC 31 e 8 16 mA HART four wire 15 5 Connecting to power supply Safety instructions Voltage supply via mains voltage Select connection cable Cable entry Cable gland 1 2 NPT Cable screening and grounding 16 VEGA 5 Connecting to power supply 5 1 Preparing the connection Always keep in mind the following safety instructions e Connect only in the complete absence of line voltage e f overvoltage surges are expected overvoltage arresters should be installed In this case the instrument is designed in protection class II To main tain this protection class it is absolutely necessary that the ground conductor be connected to the internal ground terminal Take note of the general installation regulations Supply voltage and current signal are carried on separate connection cables if reliable separation is required The supply voltage range can differ depending on the instrument version The data for power supply are specified in chapter Technical data For power supply an approved installation cable with PE c
47. t under consideration of the notes on the transport packaging Nonobservance of these instructions can cause damage to the device POINTRAC 31 8 16 mA HART four wire O vOElL NA LLV6E 39411 EN 130430 VEGA Transport inspection Storage Storage and transport temperature PLICSCOM VEGACONNECT VEGADIS 81 External indicating unit Electronics module 3 Product description 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 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 the following conditions e Notin the open Dry and dust free Not exposed to corrosive media Protected against solar radiation Avoiding mechanical shock and vibration e Storage and transport temperature see chapter Supplement Technical data Ambient conditions e Relative humidity 20 85 3 4 Accessories and replacement parts The display and adjustment module PLICSCOM is used for measured value indication adjustment and diagnosis It can be inserted into the sensor or the external display and adjustment unit and removed at any time You can find further information in the operating instructions Display and adjustment module PLICSCOM
48. t www vega com downloads under Software 8 2 Field Communicator 375 475 Device descriptions for the instrument are available as EDD for pa rameter adjustment with the Field Communicator 375 or 475 POINTRAC 31 8 16 mA HART four wire O vOElL NA LLV6E 39411 EN 130430 Status messages 9 Diagnostics and service 9 Diagnostics and service 9 1 Maintenance If the device is used correctly no maintenance is required in normal operation The corresponding source container must be checked in regular intervals You can find further information in the operating instructions manual of the source container 9 2 Status messages The instrument features self monitoring and diagnostics according to NE 107 and VDI VDE 2650 In addition to the status messages in the following tables there are more detailed error messages available under the menu item Diagnostics via the display and adjustment module PACTware DTM and EDD The status messages are divided into the following categories e Failure Function check Out of specification Maintenance requirement and explained by pictographs Fig 17 Pictographs of the status messages 1 Failure red Out of specification yellow Function check orange Maintenance blue 4 C5 Po Failure Due to a malfunction in the instrument a failure message is outputted This status message is always active It cannot be deactivated by the user Function check The in
49. ted form and if need be also a safety data sheet outside on the packaging e Please ask the agency serving you for the address of your return shipment You can find the competent agency on our website WWW Vega com POINTRAC 31 8 16 mA HART four wire O vOElL NA LLV6E 39411 EN 130430 10 Dismounting 10 Dismounting 10 1 Dismounting steps Warning Before dismounting be aware of dangerous process conditions such as e g pressure in the vessel high temperatures corrosive or toxic products etc Take note of chapters Mounting and Connecting to power supply and carry out the listed steps in reverse order 10 2 Disposal The instrument consists of materials which can be recycled by spe cialised recycling companies We use recyclable materials and have designed the parts 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 2002 96 EG This 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 collecting points These may be used only for privately used products according to the WEEE directive POINTRAC 31 e 8 16 mA HA
50. tive grating so that no one can reach into the dangerous area Sensor orientation Level detection max detection The POINTRAC 31 is suitable for level detection in liquids or bulk solids It is mounted at the height of the requested switching point Fig 4 POINTRAC 31 as max level detection uncovered Level detection min detection Fig 5 POINTRAC 31 as min level detection covered 14 00 0 0 0 BOINTRAC 31 e 8 16 mA HART four wire O vOElL NA LLV6E 39411 EN 130430 VEGA Bulk solids with low density Protection against heat 4 Mounting Fig 6 POINTRAC 31 as level detection top view POINTRAC 31 lends itself well for level detection of bulk solids with low density Mount the instrument horizontally at the height of the requested switching point Mount the source container VEGASOURCE displaced by 90 in order to get the widest possible radiation angle When the sensor is covered by the medium the radiation damping is considerably stronger hence the switching point is all the more reliable If the max ambient temperature is exceeded you must take suitable measures to protect the instrument against overheating You can protect the instrument by providing a suitable insulation against the heat or mounting the instrument further away from the heat source Make sure these measures are taken into account already in the plan ning stage If you want to carry out such measures later on contac
51. tput 8 16 mA HAHT active 4 Signal output 8 16 mA HART Multidrop passive 5 Signalinput 4 20 mA 6 Switching input for NPN transistor 7 Switching input floating 8 Transistor output 9 Interface for sensor sensor communication MGC 10 Setting the bus address for sensor sensor communication MGC Fig 9 Adjustment and connection compartment with non Ex instruments and instruments with non intrinsically safe current output 1 Terminals for the external display and adjustment unit 2 Contact pins for the display and adjustment module or interface adapter D MGC Multi Gauge Communication POINTRAC 31 e 8 16 mA HART four wire 19 5 Connecting to power supply 2 Electronics and connec tion compartment In struments with intrinsi cally safe current output Adjustment and connec tion compartment In struments with intrinsi cally safe current output 20 VEGA Instruments with intrinsically safe current output You can find detailed information on the explosion protected versions Ex ia Ex d in the Ex specific safety instructions These safety instructions are part of the scope of delivery and come with the Ex approved instruments Fig 10 Electronics and connection compartment Ex d with instruments with intrinsically safe current output Voltage supply Relay output Signal input 4 20 mA Switching input for NPN transistor Switching input floating Transistor output Interface for sensor senso
52. urrent output mode TS Overfill prot hd Dry running protection Lock adjustment With this menu item you safeguard the sensor parameters against unauthorized or unintentional modifications This menu item is described in the operating instructions manual Display and adjustment module Display With this parameter you can change the display language This parameter is described in the operating instructions manual Display and adjustment module With this parameter you can change the indication of the display You can select if the display should show the actual pulse rate of the electronics temperature Display Displayed value nguage i rate Displayed val Count rate Electronics temp Diagnostics In this menu item you can enquire the status of your sensor In normal operation the sensor displays the message OK In case of fault you will find the corresponding fault code here This parameter is described in the operating instructions manual Display and adjustment module The peak value function holds the max and min values during opera tion This parameter is described in the operating instructions manual Display and adjustment module Here you can retrieve the adjustment value of the sensor This is the percentage value of the max pulse rate at which the sensor switches over If you have carried out a single point adjustment this is the entered value With a double point adjustment this
53. utput F040 Sensor defective Exchanging the electronics Hardware error F041 Error in the measured value Exchanging the electronics Photomultipli recording er error F045 Error on the current output Check wiring of the current output Exchanging the electronics F052 Faulty config uration Invalid parameter adjust ment Carry out a reset F114 Error real time clock Discharge accumulator Readjust real time clock perature too high specification F122 Instrument addresse was Change instrument Double ad assigned several times addresses dress on the multisensor communica tion bus F123 External instruments cause Determine reason for X ray X ray alarm radioactive radiation alarm n case of a brief X ray alarm shut down the instru ment switching outputs for this time F124 Radiation dose too high Determine reason for Alarm due to increased radiation increased ra diation F125 Ambient temperature on Cool heat the instrument Ambient tem the housing outside the or protect it with isolation material against cold or radiation heat Function check The following table shows the error codes and text messages in the status message Function check and provides information on causes as well as corrective measures POINTRAC 31 e 8 16 mA HART four wire 39 9 Diagnostics and service
54. ve diagnostics options offer a PC with the soft ware PACTware and the suitable DTM In many cases the reasons can be determined in this way and faults can be rectified The following table describes possible faults that may not generate an error message POINTRAC 31 8 16 mA HART four wire O vOEl NA LLV6E 39411 EN 130430 Reaction after fault recti fication 24 hour service hotline 9 Diagnostics and service Error Cause Rectification The instrument Voltage supply Check cables for breaks repair if nec signals covered missing essary without covering with the medium The instrument signals covered with covering with Operating voltage too low or load re sistance too high Check adapt if necessary Electrical connec Check connection according to the medium tion faulty chapter Connection steps and if necessary correct according to chap ter Wiring plan Electronics de Change the switching behaviour of the fective sensors under Diagnosis Simulation If the instrument does not switch over send it in for repair Buildup on the in Remove buildup ner wall of the Check the Delta value vessel MM Improve the switching threshold car ry out a double point adjustment Current sig Electronics mod Note error messages on the display nal greater than 22 mA or less than 3 6 mA ule in the sensor defective and adjustment module Depending on the reason for
55. vice 21 i e EE E T 37 92 Sells WS SH BS cna RM QU UN Mant rr M M UNDE A RED kaa 37 SKCEMMIL IT AUDERET 40 9 4 Exchanging the electronics module eee te obe ac tX e ERE ax be eaae tu depo Fase pope Pace 41 g5 OTE AN SANS litrar AREE RM aaa READER ERI NEM En COH ak a 42 9 6 Howto proceed in case Of repair ice reete ree ra ben E be og e Rz t RE Rar RETEER URP o Ceu d Feo nestle 42 10 Dismounting POINTRAC 31 8 16 mA HART four wire O vOEl NA LLV6E 39411 EN 130430 VEGA Contents 10 1 Dimoun ng lepo cascades ets tee eus asec ceca ace ee i cc kana 43 102 DEPOS eo i a a ERE R nes R 43 11 Supplement 11 1 Tecnica O a k a i Seer ar h serene eee aA 44 UMEN auci Ns a EET 48 Safety instructions 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 approved instruments Editing status 2013 04 29 POINTRAC 31 8 16 mA HART four wire 3 1 About this document gt me VEGA 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 instruc tions for maintenance and fault rectification Please read this informa tion before putting the instrument into operation and keep this manual accessible in the immediate vicinity of the device 1 2 Target group This oper
56. ving the parameter adjustment data We recommended noting the adjusted data e g in this operating instructions manual and archiving them afterwards They are thus available for multiple use or service purposes If the instrument is equipped with a display and adjustment module the data in the sensor can be saved in the display and adjustment module The procedure is described in the operating instructions manual Display and adjustment module in the menu item Copy sensor data The data remain there permanently even if the sensor power supply fails The following data or settings for adjustment of the display and ad justment module are saved e All data of the menu Setup and Display e Inthe menu Additional adjustments the items Sensor specific units temperature unit and linearization e The values of the user programmable linearization curve The function can also be used to transfer settings from one instru ment to another instrument of the same type If it is necessary to exchange a sensor the display and adjustment module is inserted into the replacement instrument and the data are likewise written into the sensor via the menu item Copy sensor data POINTRAC 31 8 16 mA HART four wire O vOElL NA LLV6E 39411 EN 130430 VEGA Via the interface adapter directly on the sensor Connection via HART 7 Setup with PACTware 7 Setup with PACTware 7 1 Connect the PC Fig 14 Connection of the PC di
57. with the following func tions POINTRAC 31 8 16 mA HART four wire O VOElL NA LLV6E 39411 EN 130430 Proceeding Setup Measurement loop name Setup Isotope 6 Set up with the display and adjustment module Display Diagnostics Additional adjustments Info Setup Settings e g for measurement loop name isotope applica tion background radiation adjustment signal output Display Settings for example language measured value display Diagnosis Information for example of device status peak value simulation Additional adjustments Instrument unit reset date time copying function Info Instrument name hardware and software version date of manu facture instrument features Check if the correct language is already set for the display If not you can change the language in the menu item Display Language Display Language Diagnostics Displayed value Additional adjustments Info Start with the setup of POINTRAC 31 In the main menu point Setup the individual submenu points should be selected subsequently and provided with the correct parameters to ensure the optimum adjustment of the measurement The proce dure is described in the following Possibly keep the sequence of the menu items Adjustment In this menu item you can assign an unambiguous name to the sen sor or the measurement loop This parameter is described in the operating instructions manual Display and

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