Operating Instructions PLICSMOBILE T61
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1. Fig 7 Connection of the voltage supply in the electronics housing Voltage supply Sensor connection cable without voltage supply Separate voltage supply for the sensor Sensor from the plics series only double chamber housing with PC inter face Free cores to be isolated KOM a Note If the sensor is powered via an external voltage supply the two free cores no 1 2 of the sensor connection cable must be insulated 16 PLICSMOBILE T61 External GSM GPRS radio unit 8220 L N3 00ZZE 37700 EN 130228 Insert the Lithium battery pack 6 Battery operation and power saving mode 1 mo 6 Battery operation and power saving mode 6 1 Battery accumulator operation If no mains voltage is available PLICSMOBILE can be also powered with batteries For this purpose a Lithium power pack not charge able as well as an NiMH accumulator pack are available which can be integrated in the second housing chamber battery chamber As an alternative an external battery acumulator can be connected via the voltage supply terminals You can find detailed information on the voltage supply in chapter Technical data Note If there is no external voltage supply connected the cable gland must be replaced by the blind plug included with the delivery The power saving mode should be switched on in battery operation and time controlled measured value transmission and the sensor should be set to HART multidrop mo2. Charging 6x NiMH series AA Mignon Panasonic Evolta PM AKKUAA 2050 mAh 7 2 VDC 20 32 V DC 0 55 C 32 131 F D When the instrument is powered by an external voltage supply make sure the voltage supply unit has a suf ficient current carrying capacity With a voltage supply lt 9 6 V current peaks of up to 2 A must be expected 2 The listed power specifications include the voltage supply of a HART sensor with 20 mA 3 The listed energy requirement includes the voltage supply of a HART sensor VEGAPULS 61 with 4 mA multi drop mode and 12 V operating voltage 32 PLICSMOBILE T61 External GSM GPRS radio unit 8220 L N3 00ZZE 37700 EN 130228 VEGA 10 Supplement Discharging Solar module optional Solar module 5 W Nominal voltage max open circuit voltage Nominal current max shortcircuit current Dimensions Solar module 20 W Nominal voltage max open circuit voltage Nominal current max shortcircuit current Dimensions Connection cable Length Wire cross section Material cable cover Sensor power supply Number of sensors Terminal voltage Current limitation Radio transmission Radio frequency Antenna connection Antenna version USB interface Quantity Plug connection USB specification Max cable length Electromechanical data Cable entry plug 10 60 C 14 140 F 17 8V DC 22V DC
3. 0 285 A 0 315A 401 x 176 x 35 mm 15 8 x 6 9 x 1 3 in 17 8V DC 22V DC 1 14A 1 27A 662 x 299 x 35 mm 26 1 x 11 8 x 1 3 in 5 m 196 in 2x 0 5 mm AWG 20 PVC 1 x plics sensor 4 20 mA HART two wire 20 0 19 3 V with 4 20 mA Short circuit proof Quadband GSM 850 900 1800 1900 MHz SMA socket Isotropic Omni antenna 1 xin the lateral housing chamber Mini B 4 pole 2 0 Fullspeed 5 m 196 in 4 Limited temperature range see ambient conditions PLICSMOBILE T61 External GSM GPRS radio unit 33 10 Supplement VEGA Electronics housing 1 x cable gland M20 x 1 5 cable 95 9mm 1 x SMA antenna connection optional 1 x plug for sen sor connection or 1 x closing cap NPT 1 x SMA antenna connection optional 1 x plug for sensor connection Spring loaded terminals for wire cross section Massive wire cord 0 2 2 5 mm AWG 24 14 Stranded wire with end sleeve 0 2 1 5 mm AWG 24 16 Sensor connection cable Length 25m Ambient conditions Ambient temperature Instrument in general 25 60 C 13 140 F USB interface 0 60 C 32 140 F Storage and transport temperature 25 80 C 13 176 F Electrical protective measures Protection rating IP 66 IP 67 Electrical separating measures Reliable separation according to VDE 0106 part 1 between power supply and input Reference voltage 50V
4. EN 130228 9 Dismounting 9 Dismounting 9 1 Dismounting steps Take note of chapters Mounting and Connecting to power supply and carry out the listed steps in reverse order 9 2 Disposal The instrument consists of materials which can be recycled by spe cialised recycling companies We use recyclable materials and have designed the electronics to be easily separable Materials see chapter Technical data For disposal or recycling within the European Union proceed accord ing to the Electronics recycling and Battery Accumulator recycling below Outside the European Union you should take note of the valid national regulations Electronics recycling This instrument is not subject to the WEEE directive 2002 96 EG and the respective national laws Therefore pass the instrument directly on to a specialised recycling company and do not use the municipal collecting points These may be used only for privately used products according to the WEEE directive Battery accumulator recycling Note The disposal is subject to the directive 2006 66 EG on batteries and accumulators Batteries and accumulators contain some environmentally harm ful but also some valuable raw materials that can be recycled For that reason batteries and accumulators must not be disposed of in household waste All users are legally obligated to bring batteries to a suitable collection point e g public collection points You can also return the b
5. Isolation resistance 1 5 kV Radio approvals Radio approvals of the integrated GSM modem FCC ID RI7GE865 IC Industry Canada 5131 A GE865 Approvals Instruments with approvals can have different technical data 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 vega com via VEGA Tools and serial number search as well as via Downloads and Approvals 5 A suitable cable is the prerequisite for maintaining the protection rating 34 PLICSMOBILE T61 External GSM GPRS radio unit 8220 L N3 00ZZE 37700 EN 130228 VEGA 10 Supplement 10 2 Dimensions 84 mm 3 31 140 mm 5 51 279mm 3 31 r Lill J a 5E E RI E r gs z wo 962mm E oe 2 44 als 085 mm 3 35 i Fig 15 Dimensions PLICSMOBILE T61 with plastic housing PLICSMOBILE T61 External GSM GPRS radio unit 35 10 Supplement VEGA 10 3 Industrial property rights Jinnnn npogykynn cbupmb BETA sa ynyaioTca no BCeMy mpy npaBamn Ha VHTeNnNeKTyaNnbHylo CoOcTBeHHOCcTb JanbHeliwyto nHupopma no CMoTpuTe Ha cante VEGARI gt MEPRE RAAT AARP Ht fe BS Mk lt gt o 10 4 Trademark All the brands as well as trade and company names us
6. PACTware During installation of the DTM Collection the appropriate instrument driver is installed automatically When PLICSMOBILE T61 is con nected the driver installation is completed autonomously and is ready for operation without a restart 4 PACTware Fig 11 Connection of the PC via USB 1 USB interface of the PC 2 Mini USB connection cable in the scope of delivery 3 USB interface of PLICSMOBILE T61 7 3 Parameter adjustment with PACTware For adjustment via PC the configuration 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 Collection The DTMs can also be inte grated in 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 The basic operation of the software is described in the operating instructions manual DTM Collection PACTware attached to each DTM Collection and which can also be downloaded from the Internet Detailed descriptions are available in the online help of PACTware and the DTMs All device DTMs are available as a free of charge
7. environmental instructions in this manual e Chapter Packaging transport and storage e Chapter Disposal PLICSMOBILE T61 External GSM GPRS radio unit 8220 L N3 00ZZE 37700 EN 130228 VEGA 3 Product description Scope of delivery Constituent parts Type plate Application area 3 Product description 3 1 Configuration The scope of delivery encompasses PLICSMOBILE T61 Antenna internal or external Sensor connection cable Mini USB cable Cable gland blind plug enclosed unassembled Battery accumulator pack optional Solar module optional Documentation this operating instructions manual if necessary further certificates The PLICSMOBILE T61 consists of the components 1 3 ee 7 Fig 1 PLICSMOBILE T61 Battery chamber Electronics chamber Plug connection for connection of the sensor External antenna optional Mounting plate Sensor connection cable OUA UNS The nameplate contains the most important data for identification and use of the instrument e Article number e Serial number e Technical data e Article numbers documentation The order data and the documentation of the instrument can be retrieved by means of the instrument serial number on the type label To do this go to www vega com VEGA Tools and serial number search 3 2 Principle of operation The PLICSMOBILE T61 is a GSM GPRS radio unit for transmission of measure
8. out of the GPRS network after transmission of each message provided the energy saving mode is activated this block rounding is applied with each transmission If for example a tariff with a block rounding to 100 KB is used then an hourly measured value transmission causes a monthly billing volume of more than 70 MB Select therefore a pure data tariff M2M with a possibly low block rounding Insert the card with the beveled side in front into the card slot until it snaps in The contact surface must point downward PLICSMOBILE T61 External GSM GPRS radio unit 25 7 Setup VEGA Activate SIM card Status indication hio Note The electronics must be voltage free when inserting the SIM card To ensure this the entire voltage supply must be switched off This in cludes disconnecting a battery and USB cable that might be installed Take ESD protective measures when handling the SIM card Electro static discharges can damage the SIM card or the PLICSMOBILE Fig 12 Insert SIM card To avoid misuse the SIM card is generally locked by a PIN To ensure that PLICSMOBILE can contact these locked SIM cards first of all the PIN must be entered For this purpose the assistant Activate SIM cara is available in the DTM Enter here the correct PIN for the card The assistant also offers the option of changing the PIN Then check if the card is logged into the network and if sufficient network coverage signal stren
9. outbox server POP3 SMTP as well as the user name password are required for authentication These data are available from your e mail provider You can find further information in the online help of the PLICSMO BILE DTM The measurement data can be sent either directly in the e mail or in an attached file The formats TXT CSV HTML or XML are available Edit View Project Device Extras Window Help Deude 98 02909805 mm Device Name Parameter PLICSMOBILE T61 External GSM GPRS radio unit for plics sensors Device Name E mail server Settings of the e mail server asg e maill server E mail server information Address of the mail output server SMTP mail gmx net Address of the mail input server POP3 Fopma SSOSCS S Authentication for the mail input server User name Sf rais grmnt Password _ EEE Additional authentication for mail output server v User name mais gmxnet Password TA Bo Device anddataset EA Administrator lt NONAME gt Administrator Fig 14 Input of the e mail access data SMS transmission For measured value transmission via SMS no additional access data are required because all needed information is already available via the mobile phone contract WEB VV For the configuration only the URL or the IP address of the WEB VV server are required When hosting is carried out through VEGA the server is contacted via the URL web vv vega com If WEB VV is
10. 5 Fig 2 PLICSMOBILE T61 for wall mounting bottom view of mounting plate The PLICSMOBILE T61 for top hat rail mounting is supplied with an already assembled adapter for fastening on a 35 x 7 5 carrier rail Snap the instrument without tools onto the top hat rail Loosening from the top hat rail is also carried out without tools Through the integrated spring you just have to apply slight lateral pressure to the instrument Fig 3 PLICSMOBILE T61 for carrier rail mounting 1 Adapter plate 2 Carrier rail The PLICSMOBILE T61 for tube mounting is supplied with a measur ing instrument holder and four hexagon socket screws M5 x 12 as unassembled mounting accessory Mount the measuring instrument holder according to the following illustration to the socket of PLICSMOBILE T61 Then you can fasten the instrument with the bent strap to your tube PLICSMOBILE T61 External GSM GPRS radio unit 11 4 Mounting Fig 4 PLICSMOBILE T61 for tube mounting 1 4screws M5 x 12 2 Measuring instrument holder 3 Tube 12 PLICSMOBILE T61 External GSM GPRS radio unit 8220 L N3 00ZZE 37700 EN 130228 VEGA 5 Connecting to power supply Note safety instructions Select connection cable Cable screening and grounding hio Common voltage supply for sensor and PLICSMO BILE Sepa
11. Operating Instructions External radio unit for plics sensors PLICSMOBILE T61 External GSM GPRS radio unit BA Document ID 37700 Contents Contents 1 About this document Tle NA EA 4 1 2 GEA 4 1 3 Symbolism Used ia ai 4 2 For your safety 2 1 Authorised E aa 22 gt ApPPTOpAS USE aaa 2 3 Warning about incorrect use 2 4 General safety INStrUCHONS w ww mwm mmimwwmwwimwmwwwa 2 5 Safety label on the instrument 2 6 CE conformity 2 7 Environmental instructions ccceccceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteee 3 Product description 3 1 COnNPIQUIAtION 0 cee eee ee ce cee eee ceee cee cee eeeeeeeeeteceeeeseeseeeees 7 3 2 Principle of Operation ccccceseeeeeeeeceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeetaes 7 3 3 Operat 2sce5 czececccedereceegacesecsscsndeascessesnedecesndszacseyaeebestavze 8 3 4 Packaging transport and storage sws wmmmmmmmra 8 4 Mounting Af General iMStrUuCtionS Ii 10 42 MOUNnINg SopS iiir 10 5 Connecting to power supply 5 1 Preparing the CONNECTION ia 13 5 2 Connection options ya 5 3 Connection steps sensor connection cable 14 5 4 Connection steps voltage Supply 14 55 WINGI aa 16 6 Battery operation and power saving mode 6 1 Battery accumulator operation lt lt w w wsmmmmanimwaa 17 6 2 Lithium power pack s 6 3 Accumulator PACK ii 6 4 Solar module 6 5 Battery sizing si 66 Power SAVING OpU NS si
12. ation For logistic reasons the Lithium power pack is always shipped sepa rately Hence it can happen that the PLICSMOBILE and the power pack do not arrive at the same time PLICSMOBILE T61 External GSM GPRS radio unit 17 6 Battery operation and power saving mode VEGA On Off switch Battery Accu switch The service life of the battery depends on many factors such as e g the number of messages transmitted sensor type network guality and temperature so no exact time can be specified With activated power saving mode with multidrop operation and 1 x measured value transmission per day a service life of approx four years can be expected Note If the Lithium power pack and the external voltage supply are used at the same time the power supply with the higher operating voltage is tapped When used together with the power pack the external voltage supply must have an operating voltage gt 18 V to be able to supply power 6 3 Accumulator pack The accumulator pack was especially developed for the seamless integration into the second housing chamber and is available from VEGA under the article name PM AKKUAA It consists of a holder with six standard cell of the size AA Mignon six NiMH accumulators and a regulator as well as a foam rubber sleeve for fastening in the housing chamber Via the integrated charging electronics the accumulators can be charged via a power supply unit or a solar module specifications se
13. atteries and accumulators to us for correct disposal Due to the very strict transport regulations for lithium based batteries accumulators this is normally not a good idea because shipment is very expensive Correct disposal avoids negative effects on humans and the environ ment and ensures recycling of useful raw materials PLICSMOBILE T61 External GSM GPRS radio unit 31 10 Supplement 10 Supplement 10 1 Technical data General data 316L corresponds to 1 4404 or 1 4435 316Ti corresponds to 1 4571 Materials Housing Ground terminal Weight Plastic housing Aluminium housing Voltage supply Operating voltage Power consumption Power saving mode 9 V 12 V Power saving mode 24 V 32 V Permanent operation Peak power measured value trans mission Power requirement Measurement cycle incl transmission Battery pack optional Battery type VEGA order code Operating voltage Capacitance plastic PBT Alu die casting 316L 316Ti 316L 595 g 1 311 Ibs 633 g 1 396 Ibs with external an tenna 1231 g 6 415 Ibs 8 32V DC 0 18 mW 0 3 mW 1 8 mW 3 7 mW 11W 5 1 W 20 mWh Lithium not chargeable PM BATT 18V DC approx 3 5 Ah Accumulator pack with charging electronics optional Accumulator type Manufacturer series VEGA order code Capacitance Nominal voltage accumulator pack Charging voltage accumulator pack Ambient temperature
14. ccumu lators may be inserted into the holder When using batteries non rechargeable primary cells and this switch position the batteries and the instrument can be damaged Because the batteries can heat up considerably there is danger of battery leak or fire The LED lights yellow as long as the accumulator is being charged the LED is dark when the accumulator is full Requirement Charge regulator is activated and external supply voltage connected Information There is also deep discharge protection in the electronics integrated in the accumulator pack In case of voltage loss or longer sunless periods when a solar module is used the accumulators will not be completely discharged or damaged The accumulator pack can be installed retrofitted or exchanged without any tools It is just inserted into the battery chamber and con nected to PLICSMOBILE via the integrated plug connector 1 Open the cover of the free upper housing chamber and pull the red plug connection out of the housing The two other plug connections blue black must be directly in contact with the flat inside of the housing below the internal cable leadthrough 2 First of all push the foam rubber sleeve into the opened housing chamber of PLICSMOBILE T61 Make sure that the plug connec tions blue black are not pushed below the foam rubber sleeve 3 Shift the accumulator holder equipped with six AA cells into the foam rubber sleeve and put the two red plug c
15. cessing the con nected sensor via remote parameter adjustment Power is supplied via a standard low voltage source external power supply unit battery accumulator solar module or via an battery ac cumulator pack integrated in the battery chamber optional You can find detailed specifications on the power supply in chapter Technical data As an option the PLICSMOBILE T61 can also provide power to the connected sensor 3 3 Operation The adjustment is made via PACTware and the respective DTM by using the integrated USB connection 3 4 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 following 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 out under consideration of the notes on the transport packaging Nonobservance of these instructions can cause damage to the device 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 PLICSMOBILE T61 External GSM GPRS radio unit 8220 L N3 00ZZE 37700 EN 130228 VEGA 3 Product description Storage Up to the time of i
16. d values and for remote parameter adjustment of plics PLICSMOBILE T61 External GSM GPRS radio unit 3 Product description VEGA Functional principle Voltage supply Packaging Transport Transport inspection sensors Due to the large operating voltage range and the integrated power saving functions a mains independent power supply via bat tery or solar cells is possible Typical applications are measured value transmission from mobile vessels battery operated level measure ment and deep well measurement The measured value and message transmission can be optionally carried out via e mail or SMS Furthermore the measured values can be transitted via http to the visualisation software WEB VV The use of the PLICSMOBILE T61 is particularly suitable for inventory manage ment VMI Vendor Managed Inventory and remote enquiry The external radio unit PLICSMOBILE T61 can be connected to any 4 20 mA HART two wire sensor of the plics series The prereq uisite for this is always the version in the single chamber housing with PC interface for connection of a VEGADIS 61 The measured value detected by the sensor is passed on via the PC interface to the PLICSMOBILE T61 The transmission of measured values event messages and diagnos tic information to the user is carried out via the GSM GPRS network Thanks to quadband technology the device can be used virtually anywhere in the world There is also the option of ac
17. de to increase the running time details se chapter Power saving options 6 2 Lithium power pack The power pack was especially developed for the seamless integra tion into the second housing chamber and is available from VEGA under the article code PM BATT This power pack particularly adapted to the PLICSMOBILE has the advantage of the max pos sible capacitance with smallest dimensions and lowest weight The battery pack can be installed retrofitted or exchanged without any tools It is just inserted into the battery chamber and connected to PLICSMOBILE via the integrated plug connector There is a slide switch on the upper side that is switched off on deliv ery and must be switched on before setup The power pack consists of Lithium primary cells and is hence not rechargeable Note There is a safety instruction leaflet attached to each battery pack which must be read before setup and observed 1 Open the cover of the free upper housing chamber and pull the red plug connection out of the housing The two other plug connections blue black must be directly in contact with the flat inside of the housing below the internal cable leadthrough 2 Shift the battery pack into the opened housing chamber of the PLICSMOBILE T61 Make sure that the plug connections blue black are not shifted below the battery pack 3 Put the two red plug connectors together 4 Switch the instrument on for setup via the On Off switch Inform
18. dware error with Send instrument for repair selfcheck E053 Sensor measuring Communication error Check sensor range not read cor cable and screening rectly E086 Error communication Initialisation is carried out automati hardware initiali cally If the error exists permanently sation of the radio send instrument for repair module failed Depending on the reason for the fault and the measures taken the steps described in chapter Set up may have to be carried out again 8 3 Instrument repair If a repair is necessary please proceed as follows You can download a return form 23 KB from our Internet homepage www vega com under Downloads Forms and certificates Repair form By doing this you help us carry out the repair quickly and without hav ing to call back for needed information e Print and fill out one form per instrument e Clean the instrument and pack it damage proof e Attach the completed 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 respective agency on our website www vega com under Company VEGA worldwide Note If a battery operated VEGA instrument is returned for repair the bat tery power pack must be removed Please send only the instrument not the battery power pack 30 PLICSMOBILE T61 External GSM GPRS radio unit 8220 L N3 00ZZE 37700
19. e Technical data in the supplement The connection is carried out on the terminals of PLICSMOBILE There are two slide switches and one LED indication on the upper side of the accumulator pack Battery Accu Fig 8 Display and adjustment elements PLICSMOBILE accumulator pack 1 On Off switch Switch PLICSMOBILE on off 2 LED display Charge lights yellow when the accumulator is charged 3 Battery Accu switch Switch regulaor on off e Switch position On PLICSMOBILE is powered accumulators are charged with external voltage supply power supply unit solar module and activated battery switch e Switch position OFF PLICSMOBILE is not powered accumula tors are charged with external voltage supply power supply unit solar module and activated battery switch Generally accumulators are inserted in the battery holder If as an exception non chargeable batteries are to be used the integrated charge regulator must be switched off 18 PLICSMOBILE T61 External GSM GPRS radio unit 8220 L N3 00ZZE 37700 EN 130228 6 Battery operation and power saving mode LED display Charge Insert accumulator pack Mounting e Switch position Battery Charge regulator switched off inserted batteries accumulators will not be charged e Switch position Accu Charge regulator switched on inserted accumulators will be charged Note If the battery switch is in position Accu only rechargeable a
20. ear the requirement is approximately 2 6 Wh which corresponds to a battery capacity of 0 22 Ah at 12 V The standby power consumption with specific operating voltages is stated in the Technical data Power requirement complete measurement cycle incl meas ured value transmission A measurement cycle lasts approximately 60 to 120 seconds de pendent on sensor type and network quality and includes automatic switching on of the sensor HART multidrop mode with 4 mA recording of the measured value measured value transmission and a return to the power saving mode During this time approximately 20 mWh of energy is required For example with one measurement per day this adds up to approx 9 6 Wh per year which corresponds to a battery capacity of approx 0 8 Ah at 12 V Examples for battery capacity depending on the number of transmission cycles Number of mes Annual consumption PLICSMOBILE sages day Standby energy Energy demand Required battery demand for message capacitance with transmission 12V 1 2 6 Wh 9 6 Wh 0 8 Ah 2 2 6 Wh 16 8 Wh 1 4Ah 4 2 6 Wh 32 4 Wh 2 7 Ah 8 2 6 Wh 61 Wh 5 1 Ah 24 2 6 Wh 178 8 Wh 14 9 Ah PLICSMOBILE T61 gt External GSM GPRS radio unit 21 6 Battery operation and power saving mode VEGA Permanent operation Power saving mode HART multidrop Note Due to the nature of the system each battery and accumulator has a self discharge which can
21. ed to the same tube a tube with 60 mm is required Fasten the PLICSMOBILE close to the solar module to avoid unnec essary voltage loss on the cable Fig 9 Tube mounting PLICSMOBILE with solar module 1 Tube mast with 60 mm 1 4 in 2 Adjusting screw inclination angle 20 PLICSMOBILE T61 External GSM GPRS radio unit 8220 L N3 00ZZE 37700 EN 130228 VEGA Connection 6 Battery operation and power saving mode The solar module comes ready to use with a 5 m connection cable The free cable end is led through the screw connection into the electronics chamber of the PLICSMOBILE You can find the details on connection in chapter Connecting to power supply The black core is connected to terminal 1 the brown core to terminal 2 Note Make sure that the two cores of the connection cable are energized when the solar module is not covered Avoid a shortcircuit during mounting and conenction This should also be avoided when shorten ing the cable if necessary 6 5 Battery sizing When selecting an external battery accumulator the following points must be observed Power consumption in power saving mode If a battery or an accumulator is used which cannot be automatically charged cyclically then the power saving mode should be activated With an operating voltage of e g 12 V a standby power consump tion of 0 3 mW must be taken into account With an assumed lifetime of e g one y
22. ed are property of their lawful proprietor originator 36 PLICSMOBILE T61 External GSM GPRS radio unit 8220 81 N3 002Z 37700 EN 130228 VEGA INDEX INDEX A Access data 27 Access number 27 Accumulator 8 17 Accumulator capacity 21 Accumulator pack 18 APN 27 Application area 7 B Battery 7 8 17 Battery capacity 21 Battery chamber 17 Cc Cable Grounding 13 Shielding 13 Charge regulator 18 Connection procedure 14 Connection technology 14 CSD 25 26 D Data block rounding 25 Dial In 25 28 Dial Out 25 27 Dial up connection 25 Driver 23 DTM 8 23 24 DTM Collection 24 Full version 24 E E mail 8 E Mail 27 F Failure Causes 29 Rectification 29 FDT 24 G GPRS 7 8 25 27 GSM 7 8 H HART 22 Hotline 29 l PC interface 8 Indication of the signal strength 29 L LED displays 26 Lithium power pack 17 M M2M 25 Measured value transmission 17 22 27 Moisture 10 Mounting 10 Carrier rail mounting 11 Tube 11 Wall mounting 10 Mounting options 27 Multidrop 22 Multiviewer 24 N Network coverage 26 0 Online help 24 Operation 24 Orientation solar module 19 P PACTware 8 23 PIN 26 Plug 14 Power options 22 Power saving function 7 Power saving mode 17 21 22 25 27 Power supply unit 17 Q Quadband 8 R Remote parameter adjustment 7 8 22 25 28 Repair form 30 Roaming 25 S Safety data sheet 30 Self discharge 21 Sensor con
23. er side there are free cable ends for connection to the sensor For connection proceed as follows 1 Connect the wire ends as described in the operating instruc tions manual of the sensor Connect the numbered cables to the respectively numbered sensor terminals 2 Ifthe sensor is supplied externally insulate the unused cable ends 3 Connect the screen to the internal ground terminal connect the outer ground terminal on the housing to potential equalisation 4 Tighten the compression nut of the cable entry The seal ring must completely encircle the cable 5 Insert the plug of the sensor connection cable into the plug con nection on PLICSMOBILE T61 6 Tighten plug connection 5 4 Connection steps voltage supply The connection of the voltage supply is carried out via spring loaded terminals in the housing Proceed as follows 1 Unscrew the 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 cable gland through the cable entry 14 PLICSMOBILE T61 External GSM GPRS radio unit 8220 L N3 00ZZE 37700 EN 130228 5 Connecting to power supply mo Fig 5 Connection steps 4 and 5 5 Insert the wire ends into the terminals according to the wiring plan Information Solid cores as well as flexible cores with cable end slee
24. ermined in this way and faults can be rectified 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 available to you 7 days a week round the clock Since we offer this service world wide the support is only available in the English language The service is free of charge only the standard telephone costs will be charged Error code Cause Rectification No indication No GSM network Check network availability via mobile of the signal available phone strength E008 Sensor not found Check connection of the sensor E013 Sensor signals Check sensor parameter adjustment failure no valid Send sensor for repair measured value E030 Sensor in boot phase Check sensor parameter adjustment value not valid E034 EEPROM CRC error Switch the instrument off and on Carry out a reset Send instrument for repair E035 ROM CRC error Switch the instrument off and on Carry out a reset Send instrument for repair E036 Instrument software Wait until software update is finished not executable dur Carry out another software update ing software update or after failed update PLICSMOBILE T61 External GSM GPRS radio unit 29 8 Maintenance and fault rectification VEGA Reaction after fault recti fication Error code Cause Rectification E042 Har
25. external antenna with complete confectioned cable is available Select a mounting location where the instrument is within easy reach for mounting and connecting as well as for the connection via USB To facilitate mounting the housing can be rotated by 330 without the use of any tools Note During operation a distance of at least 20 cm should be kept between the antenna and persons working nearby Operation of the instrument with smaller distances is not recommended Use the recommended cables see chapter Connecting to power supply and tighten the cable gland You can give your instrument additional protection against moisture penetration by leading the connection cable downward in front of the cable entry Rain and condensation water can thus drain off This ap plies mainly to outdoor mounting as well as installation in areas where high humidity is expected e g through cleaning processes or on cooled or heated vessels 4 2 Mounting steps The PLICSMOBILE T61 for wall mounting is supplied with a mounting base for screw mounting Fasten the instrument with four appropriate screws not included in the delivery according to the following illustration 10 PLICSMOBILE T61 External GSM GPRS radio unit 8220 L N3 00ZZE 37700 EN 130228 Carrier rail mounting Tube mounting 4 Mounting oF a 0 12mm ek 0 47 EIA S J 062 mm 2 44 085 mm 3 3
26. g 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 2 5 Safety label on the instrument The safety approval markings and safety tips on the device must be observed 2 6 CE conformity The device fulfills the legal requirements of the applicable EC guide lines By affixing the CE marking we confirm successful testing of the product PLICSMOBILE T61 External GSM GPRS radio unit 5 2 For your safety VEGA You can find the conformity certificate in the download section of our homepage Electromagnetic compatibility The instrument is designed for use in an industrial environment Nevertheless electromagnetic interference from electrical conductors and radiated emissions must be taken into account as is usual with a class A instrument according to EN 61326 1 If the instrument is used in a different environment its electromagnetic compatibility with other devices must be ensured by suitable measures 2 7 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
27. gth exists This can be checked in the DTM menu Network information under Setup Diagnosis You can also see the general device status via the status indication The following operating conditions are signalled via the LED status indication e LED does not light no operating voltage or power saving mode active e Constant flashing Instrument is not logged into the GSM net work e Unsteady flashing long OFF short ON instrument is booked into the GSM network e Continuous light Transmitting or dia up connection via CSD active 26 PLICSMOBILE T61 gt External GSM GPRS radio unit 8220 1 N3 0024 37700 EN 130228 VEGA 7 Setup Test key Internet connection Dial Out When PLICSMOBILE is in power saving mode a login procedure can be triggered by briefly pushing the test key The user can thus check via the status LED whether a login into the GSM network is possible 7 5 Internet connection and measured value transmission The transmission of measured values via e mail or to the visualization software WEB VV is always based on an Internet connection Access data user name password are required for this connection With a GSM connection a dial in number is also required with aGPRS connection the APN Access Point Name must be given You can get this information from your mobile phone provider Further information and a list of common mobile phone providers with their access data can be found
28. hosted in your company you will get the URL from your IT depart ment Remote parameter ad The setup of PLICSMOBILE and sensor is carried out via USB and justment Dial In aPC with PACTware and corresponding DTM With a SIM card with activated CSD service access via the radio link is also possible remote parameter adjustment Keep in mind that this is carried out via a dial in connection which bases invoicing on connection time Considerable connection costs can be incurred depending on the duration of use 28 PLICSMOBILE T61 External GSM GPRS radio unit 8220 1 N3 0024 37700 EN 130228 8 Maintenance and fault rectification Reaction when malfunc tions occur Failure reasons Fault rectification 24 hour service hotline Error messages 8 Maintenance and fault rectification 8 1 Maintenance If the instrument is used properly no special maintenance is required in normal operation 8 2 Rectify faults The operator of the system is responsible for taking suitable meas ures to rectify faults A maximum of reliability is ensured Nevertheless faults can occur during operation These may be caused by the following e g e Measured value from sensor not correct e Voltage supply e Interference on the cables The first measures to be taken are to check the input output signals as well as to evaluate the error messages via the DTM The procedure is described below In many cases the causes can be det
29. in the online help of the PLICSMOBILE DTM File Edit View Project Device Extras Window Help O ua 8 Bo 280 8843 88 5 VEGA project assistant el Device Name Parameter Device name PLICSMOBILE T61 Description External GSM GPRS radio unit for plics sensors Device TAG Device Name Definition of outgoing connection So Access data for connection to the Internet service provider Telephone connection for ISP sewa Redialling 2 User name Password APN only for GPRS Allow data roaming IRD Bo Device anddata set TAI Administrator lt NONAME gt Administrator Fig 13 Entering the Internet access data Measured value transmis The measured values can be transmitted optionally in the following sion ways e Via integrated mail client to any e mail address e Via SMS to any mobile phone e Via http to the visualization software WEB VV Under the DTM menu item Event list there is a convenient assistant for setting up measured value transmission The measured values can be transmitted at individually definable times or intervals A message can also be triggered when a certain level is exceeded or underrun In addition a status controlled measured value transmission can be carried out for example when a fault signal occurs PLICSMOBILE T61 External GSM GPRS radio unit 27 7 Setup VEGA E mail transmission For this option an e mail account with name of the inbox and
30. nection cable 14 Serial number 7 PLICSMOBILE T61 External GSM GPRS radio unit 37 INDEX Service hotline 29 Signal strength 26 SIM card 25 26 SMS 8 Software update 24 Solar module 19 Standby 21 Status indications 26 T Tank calculation 24 Top hat rail 11 Tube holder 19 Type plate 7 U USB 8 23 USB cable 23 V Visualization 8 VMI 8 Voltage supply 8 14 Ww WEB VV 8 27 38 PLICSMOBILE T61 External GSM GPRS radio unit 8220 L N3 00ZZE 37700 EN 130228 Notes PLICSMOBILE T61 External GSM GPRS radio unit 39 Printing date VEGA 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 37700 EN 130228 VEGA Grieshaber KG Phone 49 7836 50 0 Am Hohenstein 113 Fax 49 7836 50 201 77761 Schiltach E mail info de vega com Germany www vega com
31. nsor electronics available for processing e g via a PLC That s why the measured value transmission can only be carried out exclusively via radio transmission through e mail SMS WEB VV With this version the sensor and the PLICSMOBILE T61 are each powered via a separate voltage supply The measured values can be transmitted via radio communication and the 4 20 mA signal for processing for example via a PLC is available in parallel If this version is used the two cores no 1 2 of the sensor connection cable used for voltage supply are not required and must be isolated Two cable entries are now required on the sensor 1 x sensor con nection cable and 1 x external voltage supply For this purpose the blind stopper on the sensor must be replaced by the attached cable gland Connection of the sensor supply is carried out according to the respective operating instructions PLICSMOBILE T61 gt External GSM GPRS radio unit 13 5 Connecting to power supply VEGA Connection technology Connection procedure 5 3 Connection steps sensor connection cable The sensor connection cable is used for transmission of the meas ured value from the sensor to the PLICSMOBILE T61 In addition it can also transmit the voltage supply for the connected sensor The sensor connection cable has a length of 25 m and can be short ened individually On one side there is a completely confectioned plug for connection to PLICSMOBILE T61 On the oth
32. nstallation 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 e e e e Storage and transport e temperature e 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 PLICSMOBILE T61 External GSM GPRS radio unit 4 Mounting VEGA Mounting possibilities Installation position Moisture Wall mounting 4 Mounting 4 1 General instructions In the standard version the PLICSMOBILE T61 is designed for wall mounting Mounting adapters for carrier rail mounting top hat rail 35 x 7 5 according to DIN EN 50022 60715 as well as for tube mounting are optionally available Check before mounting if there is sufficient coverage signal strength by the chosen mobile phone provider at the planned location This can be simply tested with a mobile phone Make sure the SIM cards in the PLICSMOBILE T61 and in the mobile phone are from the same mobile phone provider If the radio reception is too weak you should search for a better position In closed rooms this would be for exam ple close to a window or at least closer to an outer wall As an option an
33. on of the GSM network standby Fig 10 Display and adjustment elements SIM card slot Status indication Key to the test operation Mini USB interface AROMA Information The function description of the key and the status indication is avail able in chapter Mobile phone network and SIM cara 7 2 Connect the PC The parameter adjustment of PLICSMOBILE T61 is carried out via PC and USB interface The required connection is located in the electronics housing Keep in mind that proper functioning of the USB interface can only be guaranteed in the limited temperature range of 0 60 C If the PC is provided with a Full Power USB Port the PLICSMOBILE is powered via the integrated USB power supply Parameter adjust ment is thus possible without connected power supply but measured value recording and transmission is not possible Power supply via USB is not possible with a Low Power USB Port Note The connection via USB requires a driver First install the driver before connecting PLICSMOBILE T61 to the PC The required USB driver is included on the CD DTM Collection You should always use the latest version to ensure support of all instru PLICSMOBILE T61 External GSM GPRS radio unit 23 7 Setup VEGA Prereguisites Standard Full version ment functions The system reguirements for operation correspond to those of the DTM Collection or of
34. onnectors together 4 Switch the instrument on for setup via the On Off switch 6 4 Solar module The PLICSMOBILE can be powered via a solar module the accumu lator pack will also be charged Two solar modules with different size efficiency are available in sunny environment and max one meas ured value transmission per day the small 5 W module is sufficient with temporary shadowing and or more than one measured value transmission the larger 20 W module should be used The technical data of both modules and the order information can be found in the supplement of this instruction manual Orient the solar module in such a way that in sunless seasons its position is ideal to the sun and maximum efficiency is achieved Be cause in these seasons the sun is very low a steep installation angle approx 60 75 degrees is recommended so that the sunrays reach the module at right angles A tube holder suitable for the module is PLICSMOBILE T61 External GSM GPRS radio unit 19 6 Battery operation and power saving mode VEGA available in the scope of delivery The adjustment range of the inclina tion is 38 to 75 degrees the orientation of the direction is individually possible due to the tube mounted As an option also a holder for mounting on vertical surfaces such as walls is available Note The tube holder of the solar module is suitable for tube diameters of 30 60 mm 1 2 1 4 in If the PLCSMOBILE should be mount
35. power saving mode is activated in PLICSMOBILE it cannot be contacted by a dial in connection during the inactive time During the active time during a data transmission incoming dial in connec tions are accepted and maintained independent of the power saving mode until the dial in connection is terminated Data connections Dial Out from PLICSMOBILE can be optionally established via GPRS volume based billing or a dial up connection CSD time based billing The transmission mode can be selected when setting up via PACTware and DTM Outgoing connections are used for measured value transmission via E mail SMS WEB VV The data transmission can be either carried out via CSD but also via GPRS The availability of GPRS at the location of PLICSMOBILE depends on the respective mobile network provider With CSD the transmission costs are calculated by means of the required time With GPRS the calculation is made according to the transmitted data volume For this the data transmission should be always carried out via GPRS if possible When transmitting the measured value via e mail or WEB VV ap proximately 5 KB data are transmitted For example with an hourly transmission this will cause a monthly net data volume of totally ap proximately 4 MB Dependent on the selected tariff the mobile network provider carries out a so called block rounding When checking out of the GPRS net work billing units are rounded Since the PLICSMOBILE checks
36. rate voltage supply for sensor and PLICSMO BILE 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 The operating voltage of PLICSMOBILE T61 is connected with stand ard cable according to the national installation standards The sensor connection cable included in the delivery is used to con nect the sensor Connect the cable screen on the sensor side to ground potential In the sensor the screen must be connected directly to the internal ground terminal The ground terminal on the outside of the sensor housing must be connected to the potential equalisation low imped ance Note Remember that only 4 20 mA HART two wire sensors from the plics series with single chamber housing can be connected The connection is carried out via the FC interface Hence no additional ex ternal indication such as e g VEGADIS 61 can be connected when using PLICSMOBILE 5 2 Connection options Power can be supplied to the sensor and PLICSMOBILE in two ways With this version only one voltage supply is required for both devices The voltage supply is connected to the PLICSMOBILE T61 In addi tion to the measured value the sensor connection cable also carries the voltage supply of the sensor Hence there is no 4 20 mA signal from the se
37. riissisi virinse 22 7 Setup Tap Adj StMeEnt Si aa 23 Td onnectthe PO sssini iarna Ee Aake NEER 23 7 3 Parameter adjustment with PACTware wwwwwwwwmwmwe 24 7 4 Mobile network and SIMCard wwwwwwwwwimwwiwi mwa 25 7 5 Internet connection and measured value transmission 27 8 Maintenance and fault rectification 81 E EEO e E T 29 8 2 Rectify faultS w ww wwmwmmamamamamanimanwaanima 29 8 3 Instrumentrepair wwwwwwwamamwmanwa eeeeseeaeeecneeeeeeeeeess 30 9 Dismounting 941 DISMOUMNTING SIOPS ia 31 2 PLICSMOBILE T61 External GSM GPRS radio unit 8220 L N3 00ZZE 37700 EN 130228 VEGA Contents 9 2 DISPOSA za sess csssesseevsedesvessoseivscnesasvesesnvtesseses 31 10 Supplement 10 1 Technical data wwwwwwwwwwwwemamumemwwwww wwe 32 10 2 DIMENSIONS w wwwwwwwmemwwwwwuwwnuwakuwuwa wawazi kimia 35 Supplementary documentation Information Supplementary documents appropriate to the ordered version come with the delivery You can find them listed in chapter Product descrip tion Editing status 2013 02 07 PLICSMOBILE T61 External GSM GPRS radio unit 3 1 About this document VEGA gt me 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 rec
38. ring work on and with the device the required personal protective equipment must always be worn 2 2 Appropriate use The PLICSMOBILE T61 is an external GSM GPRS radio unit for transmission of measured values and for remote parameter adjust ment of plics sensors 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 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 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 high tech instrument requiring the strict observance of stand ard regulations and guidelines The user must take note of the safety instructions in this operating instructions manual the country specific installation standards as well as all prevailing safety regulations and accident prevention rules The instrument must only be operated in a technically flawless and reliable condition The operator is responsible for trouble free opera tion of the instrument Durin
39. 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 24 PLICSMOBILE T61 External GSM GPRS radio unit 8220 L N3 00ZZE 37700 EN 130228 7 Setup hio Dial In remote parameter adjustment Dial Out measured value transmission Insert SIM card 7 4 Mobile network and SIM card An activated SIM card with data transmission option is reguired for setup Information The SIM card does not belongto the scope of delivery of the instru ment and must be provided by the respective operator To avoid roaming costs the card should be bought in the country in which the PLICSMOBILE T61 is installed and operated Dial in connections on PLICSMOBILE are only possible if the SIM card used supports the data service CSD Circuit Switched Data Dial in connections are used for remote parameter adjustment The use of GPRS is not possible Note When the
40. tification 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 operating 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 PLICSMOBILE T61 External GSM GPRS radio unit 8220 L N3 00ZZE 37700 EN 130228 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 Du
41. transmitter for example receives the measured value much faster than a radar or ultrasonic sensor Note Please note that event controlled transmission measured value status controlled is not possible in the power saving mode A dial in connection for remote parameter adjustment is also not possible dur ing the inactive time With battery operation and a HART sensor with non required 4 20 mA signal we recommend setting the sensor to multidrop mode In such case the sensor consumes constantly only 4 mA inde pendent of the measured level which can increase battery life consid erably A description of the activation of multidrop mode can be found in the operating instructions of the indicating and adjustment module 22 PLICSMOBILE T61 External GSM GPRS radio unit 8220 L N3 00ZZE 37700 EN 130228 VEGA 7 Setup Setup reguirements Display and adjustment elements Connection of the PC via USB 7 Setup 7 1 Adjustment system A pC with PACTware and respective DTM is required for setup The connection is carried out via a standard mini USB cable in the scope of delivery A released SIM card with data transmission option must be used in PLICSMOBILE T61 A good network coverage of the used GSM GPRS network must be available at the place of operation Adjustment on the instrument is limited to a test key and an LED With these the operation and the status of the instruments can be checked selecti
42. vary considerably dependent on the type This is very important for the calculation of the required capacitance In the listed examples this self discharge is not taken into accunt The available capacitance depends also considerably from the tempera ture The specifications refer to a temperature of 20 C 68 F 6 6 Power saving options In the DTM see chapter Parameter adjustment with PACTware you can select under the menu item Energy options between the modes Continuous operation and Power saving mode In permanent non stop operation PLICSMOBILE and the sensor always remain switched on Only in this mode can the instrument be used for level monitoring and send an e mail when a certain level is reached or an error occurs measured value status controlled transmission In permanent operation PLICSMOBILE allows remote parameter adjustment Configuration changes on PLICSMOBILE as well as the sensor can thus be carried out remotely from any PC with PACTware In this mode the integrated GSM modem as well as the sensor con nected to PLICSMOBILE are switched on automatically if a time con trolled message transmission is pending After the correct measured value is recorded the login into the GSM network is carried out and the measured value sent The system then returns to power saving mode The time for this transaction depends on the connected sensor type and the network quality and is normally 60 to 120 seconds A pressure
43. ves are inserted directly into the terminal openings In case of flexible cores without end sleeves press the terminal head with a small screwdriver the terminal opening is freed When the screwdriver is released the terminal closes again 6 Check the hold of the wires in the terminals by lightly pulling on them 7 Connect the screen to the internal ground terminal connect the outer ground terminal to potential equalisation 8 Tighten the compression nut of the cable entry The seal ring must completely encircle the cable 9 Screw the housing cover back on The electrical connection is hence finished Information The terminal block is pluggable and can be removed from the elec tronics To do this lift the terminal block with a small screwdriver and pull it out When inserting the terminal block again you should hear it snap in PLICSMOBILE T61 External GSM GPRS radio unit 15 5 Connecting to power supply VEGA 5 5 Wiring plan Wiring plan with voltage supply ofthe sensor via lt lt o lt IN PLICSMOBILE ja lili PLICSMOBILE jjj Fig 6 Connection of the voltage supply in the electronics housing 1 Voltage supply 2 Sensor connection cable with voltage supply 3 Sensor from the plics series only double chamber housing with FC inter face Wiring plan with external voltage supply of the sensor
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