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Operating Instructions FIBERTRAC 31

1. Three or more internal communications have failed while Process Data Update Last usable value is On user error codes 0 33 45 71 126 127 displayed Substitute On user error codes 29 Initial Value After startup of device or channel assignment in AIFB was changed The channel unit may be un known until next Process Data Update On user error codes 13 Non specific No errors concerning to channel handling Last Usable Value Hex Quality 0x00 Bad 0x01 Bad OxOC Bad 0x10 Bad Ox1C Bad 0x20 Bad 0x44 Uncertain 0x48 Uncertain 0x4C Uncertain 0x80 Good NC Mapping of User Error Codes to FF Field Diagnostics FIBERTRAC 31 Foundation Fieldbus Priority Description User Error Codes NE 107 Status 31 Hardware failure FAILURE 30 Memory failure 34 35 36 37 FAILURE 70 11 Supplement NE 107 Status FAILURE FAILURE FAILURE FAILURE FAILURE FAILURE OUT_OF_SPEC FAILURE FAILURE OUT_OF_SPEC FAILURE FUNCTION CHECK T1 GOOD Reserved User Error Codes 80 72 16 17 25 52 53 57 66 117 120 121 122 141 8 38 125 73 123 124 13 68 126 127 33 45 71 86 VEGA Priority Description 29 Software failure 28 Paramererization corrupt 27 Undefined 27 26 Undefined 26 25 Paramererization error 24 Conflict in MGC 23 Communication error in MGC 22 M
2. Fig 25 FIBERTRAC 31 with supplied mounting accessories r Min bending radius 305 mm 12 in 74 FIBERTRAC 31 Foundation Fieldbus VELA 11 Supplement 11 4 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 geschutzt durch gewerbliche Schutzrechte Nahere 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 BceMy MUpy npaBaMM Ha MHTeTITIeKTyaJIbHyIO BETA 3aujuujarorcs COOCTBeEHHOCTb lanbHenuiryio wuHdcpopMauuro cvorpure Ha calire WWW Vega com VEGA G Te 45 EK 28 AIR P MRE 3t Biss D XS lt www vega com gt 11 5 Trademark All the brands as well as trade and company names used are property of their lawful proprietor originator FIBERTRAC 31 Foundation Fieldbus 75 41780 EN 131119 6LLLEL NA O8ZLV 058 1377 40 42 L Language 35 46 Linearization 31 M Main menu
3. 6LLLEL NA O8ZLV Unit FF PRIMARY VAL UE UNIT FF VAPOR DENSI TY UNIT FF PROCESS TEM PERATURE UNIT FF DENSITY UNIT FF VOLUMETRIC FLOW UNIT FF WEIGHT UNIT FF BELT SPEED UNIT FIELD VAL 11 Supplement Simulate SIMULATE Fig 22 Schematic presentation function block Analog Input Al Parameter list The following table gives you an overview of the parameters used Description PRIMARY_VALUE Linearized value This is the process value after min max adjustment and Lin earization with the status of the transducer block The unit is defined in PRIMARY VALUE UNIT Selected unit code for PRIMARY VALUE Density with Temperature correction Selected unit code for FF VAPOR DENSITY Process temperature Selected unit code for FF PROCESS TEMPER ATURE Density Selected unit code for FF DENSITY Volumetric flow Selected unit code for FF VOLUMETRIC FLOW Weight on belt Selected unit code for FF WEIGHT Belt speed Selected unit code for FF BELT SPEED FIBERTRAC 31 Foundation Fieldbus Rel In dex 13 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 FF descriptor PRIMARY VALUE FF PRIMARY VALUE UNIT FF VAPOR DENSITY FF VAPOR DENSITY UNIT FF PROCESS TEM PERATURE FF PROCESS TEM PERATURE UNIT FF DENSITY FF DENSITY UNIT FF VOLUMETRIC FLOW FF VOLUMETRIC FLOW UNIT FF WEIGHT FF WEIGHT UNIT FF BELT SPEED FF BELT SPEED UNIT
4. 68 11 Supplement Unit FF_ELECTRONIC_ TEMPERATURE_UNIT FF_COUNT_RATE_ UNIT 69 Description Electronics temperature Selected unit code for FF_ELECTRONIC_TEM PERATURE Count rate Selected unit code for FF COUNT RATE Tagname Device type Error code Pulse rate min Pulse rate max Electronics temperature min Electronics temperature max Selected application Selected unit code for process temperature Calculated percent delta Electronics temperature Factor for the decay compensation Photomultiplier voltage on delivery Correlation coefficient for linearizer table Error text Current photomultiplier voltage Factor for the real value correction Serial number NAMUR state Zero count rate Pulse rate photomultiplier raw values Process absorption coefficient Software version Rel In dex 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 20 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 VEGA FF descriptor FF_ELECTRONIC_ TEMPERATURE FF_ELECTRONIC_ TEMPERATURE_UNIT FF_COUNT_RATE FF_COUNT_RATE_ UNIT DEVICE_TAG DEVICE_NAME DEVICE_STATE PEAK_MEAS_VAL_MIN PEAK_MEAS_VAL_ MAX PEAK_TEMP_VAL_MIN PEAK_TEMP_VAL_ MAX APPLICATION_TYPE_ SEL TEMP_COMP_UNIT DELTA GAUGE TEMPERA TURE DECAY COMPENSA TION FACTOR PMT VOLTAGE CALI BRATION
5. 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 10 5 min year 1 C 1 8 F 1 C 1 8 F 20 72V DC or 20 253 V AC 50 60 Hz 9 32V DC IP 66 IP 67 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 Materials Housing Inspection window Integrated clock Date format Time format Time zone Ex factory Rate deviation max Measurement electronics temerature Resolution Accuracy Voltage supply Operating voltage Sensor power supply FF bus Electrical protective measures Protection depending on housing ver sion Overvoltage category Protection class Approvals Instruments with approvals can have different technical data depending on the version 7 A suitable cable is the prerequisite for maintaining the protection rating FIBERTRAC 31 Foundation Fieldbus 66 VEGA 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 Supplement 11 2 Supplementary information Fou
6. 0 96 Depending on the fact if the vessel is filled or emptied you can car ried out first the full or the empty adjustment The FIBERTRAC 31 sorts the points automatically according to their level Linearization Change Show now Select Show table to display and edit the linearization points A Setup Linearization FIBERTRAC 31 Foundation Fieldbus 31 41780 EN 131119 6LLLEL NA O8ZLV 6 Set up with the display and adjustment module VELA Linearization Linearization Ho Ol S87 cts Show Graph Show Table 0 30m Select Linearization New to enter the first point Linearization Hewl Delete Modify Select Determine count rate to enter the first point Linearization Edit Get count The determination of the actual count rate lasts 2 minutes After the count rate has been determined you can accept the value ct s The count rate is stated in ct s This is the number of counts per sec ond i e the measured radioactive radiation dose actually reaching the sensor Get count Get count Please wait 610 5 305 Escape Enter now the corresponding level m By doing so you assign a respective level to the actual count rate Linearization Linearization 0 500 ur S87 cts gens 0 000 99 999 aa ee 0 30m Accept the value pair with OK Depending if you have started with full or empty vessel you have to continue emptying or filling the vessel Also c
7. CORRELATION CO EFF ERROR TEXT PMT VOLTAGE AC TUAL STANDARDIZATION FACTOR SERIALNUMBER NAMUR STATE NULL COUNT RATE COUNT RATE PMT ADJ DENSITY ABS COEFF DEV SW VER ASCII FIBERTRAC 31 Foundation Fieldbus 41780 EN 131119 6LLLEL NA O8ZLV Unit It was tried to set a wrong unit with FF interface On user error codes 16 17 25 52 57 66 72 Five or more internal communications have failed while Process Data Update Last usable value is On user error codes 40 41 53 68 123 124 125 Transducer block is in mode Out of Service Transducer block is in mode Manual Rel In Description dex 54 Point level adjustment mode 55 Relay basic value 56 Frequency of digital input 57 State of digital input 58 Current on analog input 59 Available channels 60 Used channels 11 Supplement FF descriptor POINT LEVEL AD JUST MODE RELAY VALUE SEL DIGITAL IN DIGITAL IN BOOL ANALOG IN FF CHANNEL AVAIL ABLE FF CHANNEL USED Mapping of Process Value Status Condition Unexpected error 117 120 displayed On user error codes 8 34 35 36 37 38 73 80 86 121 122 141 Channel is not assigned to an AIFB Channel is not available in running application Sub Status Non specific Configuration Error Device Failure Sensor Failure Out of Service Transducer in MAN
8. ments Slaves Correct adjustment data Correct adjustment data Create linearization table Correct linearization table Repeat adjustment Restart instrument Exchanging the electronics Carry out a reset Exchanging the electronics 55 Example for a failure message G9 Ins alid linearizer table Additional sensors not switched on EMC influences No other sensor available Error on the current input No valid measured value Connected instruments without function Values of the min and max adjustment exchanged The values of the min and max adjustment are too close together Empty linearization table Wrong value in the lineari zation table Process values are not within the adjusted measur ing range Electronics defective Error in the internal instru ment communication Code Text mes sage F008 Error multi sensor com munication F013 Sensor sig nals a fault F016 Adjustment data ex changed F017 Adjustment span too small F025 Invalid lineari zation table F030 Process value out of limits F034 EPROM hard ware error F035 EPROM data error Failure FIBERTRAC 31 Foundation Fieldbus 41780 EN 131119 6LLLEL NA O8ZLV VEGA Rectification Repeat software update Exchanging the electronics Restart instrument Exchanging the electronics Check the connection cable to the Slave instrumen
9. special parameters are reset to default values Order specific settings are deleted Peak values of 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 of 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 FIBERTRAC 31 Foundation Fieldbus Additional settings PIN Additional adjustments Date Time Additional adjustments Reset 48 VELA 6 Set up with the display and adjustment module Menu Menu item Default value Setup Measurement loop name Sensor Isotope Cs 137 Application Limit level Adjustment mode Single point adjustment Adjustment uncovered 90000 ct s Adjustment covered 9000 ct s only with two point adjust ment Delta 90 Background radiation 0 ct s Temperature unit ue Adjustment mode 1 point Adjustment uncovered 900000 ct s Delta 90 Mode relay Overfill protection Block adjustment Released Display Language Selected language Displayed value Pulse rate Display unit ct s Additional adjustments With th
10. 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 FIBERTRAC 31 Foundation Fieldbus 11 Supplement Output variable Level measurement Output Signal Physical layer Damping 63 96 of the input variable Channel Numbers Channel 1 Channel 8 Channel 9 Transmission rate Current value Resolution digital Output variable Level detection Output Signal Physical layer Damping 63 96 of the input variable Channel Numbers Channel 1 Channel 8 Channel 9 Transmission rate Current value Resolution digital Relay output Output Switching voltage Min Max Switching current Min Max Breaking capacity Min Max Contact material relay contacts 64 VELA 11 Supplement Transistor output Output Floating transistor output permanently shortcircuit proof Load current 400 mA Voltage loss 1V Switching voltage 55V DC Blocking current gt 10 pA Accuracy according to DIN EN 60770 1 Process reference conditions according to DIN EN 61298 1 Temperature 18 30 C 64 86 F Relative humidity 45 75 96 Air pressure 860 1060 mbar 86 106 kPa 12 5 15 4 psig Repeatability 0 5 96 Deviation with bulk solids The values depend to a great extent on the application Binding spe
11. 4 20 mA active sensor Switching input for NPN transistor Switching input floating Transistor output Interface for sensor sensor communication MGC Simulation switch 1 simulation on Setting the bus address for sensor sensor communication MGC gt 00 o Fig 10 Adjustment and connection compartment Ex ia with instruments with intrinsically safe current output Terminals for intrinsically safe signal output FF bus Contact pins for the display and adjustment module or interface adapter Terminals for the external display and adjustment unit Ground terminal MGC Multi Gauge Communication gt 60 VEGA 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 FIBERTRAC 31 Foundation Fieldbus 21 41780 EN 131119 6LLLEL NA O8ZLV VEGA 5 3 Connection Level detection Non Ex instruments and instruments with non intrinsically safe current output Fig 11 Electronics and connection compartment with non Ex instruments and instruments with non intrinsically safe current output 1 Voltage supply 2 Relay output 3 Signal output FF bus 4 Signal input 4 20 mA active sensor 5 Switching input for NPN transistor 6 Switching input floating 7 Transistor output 8 Interface for sensor sensor communication MGC 9 Si
12. glands and Conduit tubes 50 Nm 36 88 Ibf ft The measured variable is the intensity of the gamma radiation of an isotope When the radiation intensity decreases for example due to rising medium the meas ured value of FIBERTRAC 31 changes in proportion to the level FIBERTRAC 31 Foundation Fieldbus Aluminium Stainless steel housing Input variable Measured variable 62 VEGA 11 Supplement Fig 21 Data of the input variable 1 Min level red marking line 2 Max level L Measuring range Measuring range L 1000 7000 mm 3 28 22 97 ft Analogue input Input type 4 20 mA passive Internal load 250 0 Switching input Type of input Open Collector 10mA Type of input Relay contact 100 mA FIBERTRAC 31 Foundation Fieldbus 63 41780 EN 131119 6LLLEL NA O8ZLV VEGA digital output signal Foundation Fieldbus protocol according to IEC 61158 2 0 999 s adjustable Process value level Electronics temperature Pulse rate 31 25 Kbit s 10 mA 0 5 mA gt 0 1 mm 0 004 in digital output signal Foundation Fieldbus protocol according to IEC 61158 2 0 999 s adjustable Process value switching status Electronics temperature Pulse rate 31 25 Kbit s 10 mA 0 5 mA gt 0 1 mm 0 004 in Relay output SPDT floating spdt 10mV 253 V AC 253 V DC 10 WA 3AAC 1ADC 50 mW 750 VA AC 40 W DC If inductive loads or stronger currents are switched through
13. me 1 About this document 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 FIBERTRAC 31 is a sensor for continuous level measurement You can find detailed information 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 safe
14. radiated area of the source container Mount the FIBER TRAC 31 preferably side by side and make sure that no detector tube is hidden by another sensor On vessels with temperature insulation the sensor and the source container should be preferably mounted outside of the tank insulation Fig 5 Level measurement on a heated vessel with heat insulation If this is not possible make sure that there is a sufficiently large cut out in the tank insulation for mounting the sensor and the source container Make sure that the max ambient temperature of the sensor is not exceeded 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 contact 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 FIBERTRAC 31 Vessel with heat insula tion Protection against heat FIBERTRAC 31 Foundation Fieldbus 15 41780 EN 131119 6LLLEL NA O8ZLV VEGA The water cooling must also be included in the calculations for the measuring point
15. the indication of the display You can choose if the display should show the actual pulse rate the electronics temperature or the percentage value Displayed value Displayed ualue Electronics Temp Count rate Pw Process value RI Out1 RI Outz 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 difference of the min and max adjustment points Delta The value is an indication for the reliability and repro ducibility of the measurement The higher the difference between the two adjustment points the higher the differential value Delta I and the more reliable the measurement A Delta value below 10 96 is an indication for a critical measurement To increase the Delta value you have to increase the distance of the min and max adjustment points in the linearization Adjustment data A Lock setup adjustment Display Language Display Displayed value Diagnostics Device st
16. 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 NE 53 Compatibility of field devices 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 FIBERTRAC 31 Foundation Fieldbus 2 For your safety 3 Product description 3 Product description 3 1 Configuration The nameplate contains the most important data for identification and use of the instrument BERTRAC FT31DK1ADMXXA10 BVS 10 ATEX E096 li 2 1 G Ex d ia Gal lC T6 Gb il 10 2 1 D Ex ta tblia Dal WIC T Da Db IP66 Elec
17. 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 Distance 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 radiation source Radiation safety officer 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 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 10 FIBERTRAC 31 Foundation Fieldbus VEGA 3 Product description 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 FIBERTRAC 31 Foundation Fieldbus 11 41780 EN 131119 6LLLEL NA O8ZLV VEGA 4 Mounting 4 1 General instructions The source container is part of the measuring system In case the source container is already equ
18. 00 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 and SIL FIBERTRAC 31 Foundation Fieldbus Diagnosis Simulation i palo Additional settings PIN Additional adjustments Date Time Additional adjustments Reset 36 6 Set up with the display and adjustment module asic settings Reset ta factory Factory settings d Peak val neasurenent settings Peak values temperature The following reset functions are available Basic settings Resetting of the parameter adjustments to default values at the time of shipment Order specific settings are deleted Default settings Resetting of the parameter adjustment like under Basic settings In addition special parameters are reset to default values Order specific settings are deleted Peak values of 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 of temperature Resetting of the measured min and max temperatures to the actual measured value The followi
19. 29 39 41 N NAMUR NE 107 Failure 55 Function check 57 Maintenance 58 Out of specification 57 0 Outputs 1 P Peak value indicator 35 46 PIN 36 48 R Radiation protection 10 Radiation safety officer 10 Real value correction 34 Relay 34 45 Repair 60 Replacement parts Electronics module 9 Reset 36 48 5 Sensor status 35 6 Service Hotline 59 Simulation 36 47 Source container 9 Status messages NAMUR NE 107 54 Summation Slave 39 T Time 36 48 Type plate 7 U Unit 43 Units 30 FIBERTRAC 31 Foundation Fieldbus INDEX INDEX A Adjustment 30 System 28 Adjustment data 35 46 Adjustment mode 43 Adjustment point 43 Application 30 40 42 B Background radiation 30 43 Block adjustment 35 41 46 0 Cable entry 7 Cascading 39 Check signal 58 59 Connection procedure 18 Connection technology 18 Control areas 10 D Damping 33 47 Date 36 48 Date of manufacture 39 49 Default values 37 48 Delta 44 Device name 39 49 Device settings Copy 38 49 Displayed value 35 46 E EDD Enhanced Device Description 53 Emitter 29 40 42 F Fault rectification 58 FF parameter 68 Functional principle 8 Function blocks Analog Input Al 67 H Handling permit 10 Heat 15 Installation position 13 Instrument features 39 49 Isotope Co 60 29 40 42 76 INDEX Tf VEGA V Voltage supply 66 W Water cooling 15 FIBERTRAC 31 F
20. Contact our specialists regarding the dimensioning of the water cooling FIBERTRAC 31 Foundation Fieldbus 4 Mounting 16 5 Connecting to power supply 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 lf overvoltage surges are expected overvoltage arresters should be installed Power supply and digital bus cable via separate two wire connection cables Power is supplied via the H1 voltage supply Connection is carried out with screened cable according to Fieldbus specification Use cable with round cross section A cable outer diameter of 5 9 mm 0 2 0 35 in ensures the seal effect of the cable gland If you are using cable with a different diameter or cross section exchange the seal or use a suitable cable gland Make sure that the entire installation is carried out according to the Fieldbus specification In particular make sure that the bus is termi nated with suitable terminating resistors Generally provide all unused cable entries with suitable blind plugs The thin foam rubber washers in the cable glands only serve as a dust cover during transport 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 pr
21. Curre Mode of operation Overfill prot unauthorized or unintentional modifications bed in the operating instructions manual This menu item is descri Display and adjustment module With this parameter you can change the display language bed in the operating instructions manual Display This parameter is descri Display and adjustment module With this parameter you can change the indication of the display You can choose if the display should show the actual pulse rate or the ee Electronics temp electronics temperature Displayed value Count rate Y 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 bed in the operating instructions manual This parameter is descri Display and adjustment module The peak value function holds the max and min values during opera bed in the operating instructions manual tion This parameter is descri Display and adjustment module Here you can retrieve the adjustment value of the sensor This is the max pulse rate at which the sensor switches single point adjustment this is the entered percentage value of the over you have carried out a value With a two point adjustment this is the calculated value n for the reliability and reproducibility of the FIBERTRAC 31
22. FIBERTRAC 31 should switch in uncovered status Setup Background radiation Setup Unit Setup Adjustment mode Setup Adjustment uncovered single point adjustment FIBERTRAC 31 Foundation Fieldbus 43 41780 EN 131119 6LLLEL NA O8ZLV 6 Set up with the display and adjustment module VELA Empty the vessel until the sensor is uncovered For this enter the requested pulse rate manually or let the rate be determined by FIBERTRAC 31 Automatic determination of the pulse rate should 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 Radiation is switched on Source container is set to ON e There is no medium between source container and sensor Ad juztment unmncovered RHidjustment unmncovered 90000 cts Get count Act count rate You can enter the value for Adjustment uncovered ct s manually Ad juztment unmncouvered You can have the value for Adjustment uncovered determined by FIBERTRAC 31 Get count 610 ct s Escape 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 th
23. Foundation Fieldbus The value is an indicatio switching point Lock setup adjustment Display Language Display Displayed value Diagnostics Device status Diagnosis Peak value Diagnosis Adjustment data 46 6 Set up with the display and adjustment module The greater the difference in the pulse rate between covered and uncovered status the greater the differential value Delta I 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 Adjustment data In this menu item you can simulate measured values via the current output This allows the signal path to be tested e g through down stream indicating instruments or the input card of the control system Note To carry out a simulation with the display and adjustment module you have to switch on the simulation switch on the electronics module switch position 1 You can find the rotary switch on the electronics module in the elec tronics and connection department large cover You can simulate different values Simulation Start simulation Pulse rate of the sensor Simulation running Count rate 124 ct s Switching function of the relay Simulation running Simulation running Relay Relay Closed dea Information 10 minutes after the key
24. GC slave reports error 21 Undefined 21 20 Undefined 20 19 Undefined 19 18 Detector temperature critical 17 Error while auto standardization 16 Excessive radiation 15 Input out of bounds 14 Error while signal processing 13 Undefined 13 12 Undefined 12 11 Undefined 11 10 Undefined 10 9 Undefined 9 8 Undefined 8 7 AITB simulated 6 Undefined 6 5 Undefined 5 4 Undefined 4 3 Undefined 3 2 Undefined 2 1 Error while trend recording 0 Reserved Not displayed 11 3 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 FIBERTRAC 31 Foundation Fieldbus 41780 EN 131119 6LLLEL NA O8ZLV 11 Supplement VEGA Aluminium and stainless steel housing M20x1 5 NPT 242 5 mm 9 55 Fig 23 Aluminium housing or stainless steel housing Precision casting 72 FIBERTRAC 31 Foundation Fieldbus 11 Supplement 73 242 5 mm 9 55 VEGA FIBERTRAC 31 Fig 24 FIBERTRAC 31 L Measuring range FIBERTRAC 31 Foundation Fieldbus 41780 EN 131119 6LLLEL NA O8ZLV 11 Supplement VELA FIBERTRAC 31 Mounting example 195 mm 7 68 152 5 mm 6 00 127 5 00
25. Operating Instructions Radiation based sensor for continuous level and interface measurement FIBERTRAC 31 Foundation Fieldbus BH Document ID 41780 6LLLEL NA O8ZLV FIBERTRAC 31 Foundation Fieldbus Contents Contents 1 About this document Ted UG sense qaem eise ups tepidis T2 edicere cds id uses eR Lees dne 1 3 Symbolism 2 For your safety 2 1 Authorised personnel 2 2 Appropriate nerne reenn dua 2 3 Warning about incorrect use 2 4 General safety instructions 25 GE CONIO err Hr IU rH EU SPP m COS 2 6 NAMUR recommendations 2 7 Environmental instructions 3 Product description 3 1 Configuration s sess 3 2 Principle of 0 3 Packaging transport and 5107806 3 4 Accessories and replacement 088 3 5 Corresponding source container 4 Mounting 4 1 General instructions seeeessssss 4 2 MOUNTING instructions 5 Connecting to power supply 5 1 Preparing the connection 5 2 Connection Level measurement 5 3 Connection Level detection 5 4 Connection Summation 6 Setup with the display and adjustment module 6 1 Insert display and adjustment
26. This menu item enables adaptation of the sensor to the requested ap plication You can choose between the following applications Level Point level or Summation Slave Replication Replication SaL euel Point level w Foint lewel Summation slave In this menu item you can activate the function of the current output When the output is activated the instrument remains in its function as a Slave but the 4 20 mA output of the FIBERTRAC 31 can be also used als single instrument When the output is active the instrument has the complete function ality of a level measuring instrument In this case continue reading under Parameter adjustment Level measurement Outputs Disabled S See 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 6 5 Parameter adjustment Point level detection The instrument is adapted to the application conditions via the pa rameter adjustment The parameter adjustment is carried out with an adjustment menu Information In this operating instructions manual the instrument specific param eters are described Further general parameters are described in the operating instructions manual Display and adjustment module Caution During the first setup or after an instrument reset the instrument starts with preset standard val
27. Voltage supply 2 Relay output 3 Signal output FF bus 4 Signal input 4 20 mA active sensor 5 Switching input for NPN transistor 6 Switching input floating 7 Transistor output 8 Interface for sensor sensor communication MGC 9 Simulation switch 1 simulation on 10 Setting the bus address for sensor sensor communication MGC Fig 8 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 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 5 MGC Multi Gauge Communication FIBERTRAC 31 Foundation Fieldbus 5 Connecting to power supply 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 20 5 Connecting to power supply instructions are part of the scope of delivery and come with the Ex approved instruments Fig 9 Electronics and connection compartment Ex d with instruments with intrinsically safe current output Voltage supply Relay output Signal input
28. and turn it to the right until it snaps in 4 Screw housing cover with inspection window tightly back on Remowval is carried out in reverse order The display and adjustment module is powered by the sensor an ad ditional connection is not necessary Fig 16 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 Mount Dismount display and adjustment module FIBERTRAC 31 Foundation Fieldbus 27 41780 EN 131119 6LLLEL NA O8ZLV 6 Set up with the display and adjustment module 6 2 Adjustment system Fig 17 Display and adjustment elements 1 2 LC display Adjustment keys OK key Move to the menu overview Confirm selected menu Edit parameter Save value key Presentation change measured value Select list entry Select editing position key Change value of the parameter ESC key nterrupt input Jump to next higher menu The device is adjusted via the four keys of the display and adjustment module The LC display indicates the individual menu items The functions of the individual keys are shown in the above illustration Ap prox 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 b
29. arry out such a linearization with several different filling heights if you have a linear vessel By doing so you can influence the measurement reliability of the sensor The more linearization points you enter and the bigger the difference between the first and the last linearization point the more reliable the measurement will be If you have a non linear vessel e g spherical tank you have to carry out this adjustment with as many points as possible A maximum of 30 linearization points is possible Note If you cannot fill the vessel during the adjustment procedure to at least 60 of the max level it is possible to carry out the full adjustment by switching off the radiation The switched off radiation simulates a 100 filling FIBERTRAC 31 Foundation Fieldbus pe 32 6 Set up with the display and adjustment module Because you have already set the background radiation to 0 in the menu item Setup Background radiation the measured pulse rate must be around 0 ct s Show diagram This menu item is only available if a linearization was already carried out Linearization 1 00 Show table In this menu item you can show the individual value pairs of the linearization Linearization Ho Ol na cts 0 30 m Linearization Delete You can also delete individual linearization points Linearization Delete ET a 1 0 Modify Linearization Modify You can also modify individual linearizatio
30. 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 avail able on CD from the agency serving you 7 3 Saving the parameter adjustment data We recommend documenting or saving the parameter adjustment data via PAC Tware That way the data are available for multiple use or service purposes FIBERTRAC 31 Foundation Fieldbus 7 Setup with PACTware Standard Full version 52 8 Set up with other systems 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 at www vega com downloads under Software 8 2 Field Communicator 375 475 Device descriptions for the instrument are available as EDD fo
31. atus Diagnosis Peak value Diagnosis Adjustment data FIBERTRAC 31 Foundation Fieldbus 35 41780 EN 131119 6LLLEL NA O8ZLV 6 Set up with the display and adjustment module VELA In this menu item you can simulate measured values via the current output This allows the signal path to be tested e g through down stream indicating instruments or the input card of the control system Note To carry out a simulation with the display and adjustment module you have to switch on the simulation switch on the electronics module switch position 1 You can find the rotary switch on the electronics module in the elec tronics and connection department large cover You can simulate different values Simulation Start simulation Pulse rate of the sensor Simulation running Count rate 124 ct s Process value Simulation running Process value Process value 0 0 0 0 n 0 00 m 0 00 999 99 a eee Switching function of the relay Simulation running Simulation running Relay Relay Closed T Dine Information 10 minutes after the key was pressed for the last time the simulation is interrupted automatically You can also interrupt the simulation with the switch on the electronics module Additional adjustments 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 00
32. choose be tween overfill and dry run protection The relay outputs of the sensor react accordingly You can choose no reference value In this case the relay output operates as fail safe relay e None Relay operates as fail safe relay e Electronics temperature e Process value No reference value means that the relay output operates as fail safe relay Basic Value Electronics temp Process value Push the lt button to reach the relay settings Example for the adjustment of the process value First of all select the requested mode overfill or dry run protection Mode of operation Overfill prot 0 000 g cm 0 000 10 000 Lower paint 0 000 g cm3 9 cr 9 crh 0 000 79 999 0 000 79 999 a d ua a FIBERTRAC 31 Foundation Fieldbus 6 Set up with the display and adjustment module Setup Real value cor rection Setup Relay 34 6 Set up with the display and adjustment module Caution Independent of the selected reference value the relay will deenergize in case of failure 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
33. cifications are thus not possible Deviation under EMC influence gt Characteristics and performance data Step response time gt 5 s with damping 1 s Ambient conditions Ambient storage and transport tempera 40 60 C 40 140 F ture Process conditions For the process conditions please also note the specifications on the type label The lower value always applies Process pressure Unpressurized Process temperature measured on the 20 50 C 4 122 F detector tube With temperatures higher than 50 C we recommend the use of water cooling Vibration resistance mechanical vibrations up to 1 g in the frequency range 5 200 Hz Electromechanical data version IP 66 IP 67 Cable entry M20x 1 5 2 x cable gland M20 x 1 5 cable 6 6 12 mm 4x blind plug M20 x 1 5 Included 1 x cable gland M20 x 1 5 NPT 5 x closing cap red NPT Included 3 cable gland NPT cable 6 12 mm 4 blind plug v NPT 5 Time span after a sudden measuring distance change by max 0 5 m in liquid applications max 2 m with bulk solids applications until the output signal has taken for the first time 90 of the final value IEC 61298 2 9 Tested according to the guidelines of German Lloyd GL directive 2 FIBERTRAC 31 Foundation Fieldbus 65 41780 EN 131119 6LLLEL NA O8ZLV 11 Supplement Spring loaded terminals for wire cross section 0 2 2 5 mm AWG 24
34. clock F120 Filter time error 9 Diagnostics and service 56 9 Diagnostics and service Rectification Check Slave instruments Check Slave list in Master instrument Slave instrument with wrong address Change instrument addresses Determine reason for X ray alarm Incase of brief X ray radia tion Monitor switching out puts for this time manually Determine reason for increased radiation Cool the instrument or pro tect it with isolating material against radiation heat The following table shows the error codes and text messages in the Cause Slave instruments not found Instrument addresse was assigned several times External instruments cause radiation Radiation dose too high Ambient temperature on the housing outside the specification pant list on the Code Text mes sage F121 Faulty partici multisensor communica tion bus F122 Double ad dresses on the mul tisensor communica tion bus F123 X ray alarm F124 Alarm due to increased ra diation F125 Ambient tem perature too high Function check status message Function check and provides information on causes as well as corrective measures Rectification Finish simulation Wait for the automatic end after 60 mins The following table shows the error codes and text messages in the Cause Simu
35. ction Sum mation Slave The address setting MGC on the Slave instruments can be freely selected Only the address 0 0 is reserved for the Master instru ment Connect the instruments according to the following wiring plan FIBERTRAC 31 Foundation Fieldbus 5 Connecting to power supply Electronics and connec tion compartment sum mation 24 VEGA 5 Connecting to power supply Fig 15 Electronics and connection compartment with cascading of several instruments M Master instrument S Slave instrument FIBERTRAC 31 Foundation Fieldbus 25 41780 EN 131119 6LLLEL NA O8ZLV VEGA Information For example a radial connection would be also possible as an alter native Take note of the polarity The selection of the two terminal pairs is individual 5 Connecting to power supply i FIBERTRAC 31 Foundation Fieldbus 26 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
36. der data must be downloaded from the Internet see operating instructions manual Electronics module FIBERTRAC 31 Foundation Fieldbus 59 VEGA Check output signal level detection Error The instrument signals cov ered without covering with the medium The instrument signals cov ered with covering with the medium Reaction after fault recti fication 24 hour service hotline 41780 EN 131119 6LLLEL NA O8ZLV VEGA 9 5 Software update The following components are required to update the sensor soft ware e Sensor Voltage supply Interface adapter VEGACONNECT 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 u
37. ding mechanical shock and vibration 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 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 the adjustment software PACTware with VEGA DTM is required You can find further information in the operating instructions nterface adapter VEGACONNECT Document ID 32628 The VEGADIS 81 is an external display and adjustment unit for VEGA plics sensors For sensors with double chamber housing the interface adapter D S ADAPT is also required for VEGADIS 81 You can find further information in the operating instructions VE GADIS 81 Document ID 43814 The electronics module PT3OE XX is a replacement part for radiation based sensors FIBERTRAC 31 The electronics module can only be exchanged by VEGA service technician 3 5 Corresponding source container A radioactive isotope in a suitable source holder is the prerequ
38. e output signal Rectification Set damping according to the instrument via the display and adjustment module or PACT ware DTM Check connection according to chapter Connection steps and if necessary correct ac cording to chapter Wiring plan Check cables for breaks repair if necessary Check adapt if necessary FIBERTRAC 31 Foundation Fieldbus and helps to remove them Cause Level fluctuations Electrical connection faulty Voltage supply missing Operating voltage too low 9 Diagnostics and service Maintenance Reaction when malfunc tions occur Procedure for fault recti fication Check output signal level measurement Error Output signal not stable Output signal missing 58 9 Diagnostics and service The following table describes possible faults that may not generate an error message Cause Rectification Voltage supply missing Check cables for breaks repair if necessary Operating voltage too low Check adapt if necessary Electrical connection faulty Check connection according to chapter Connection steps and if necessary correct ac cording to chapter Wiring plan Electronics defective Change the switching behaviour of the sensors under Diagnosis Simulation If the instrument does not switch over send it in for repair Buildup on the inner wall of Remove buildup the vessel Check the Delta value Improve the switching thresh
39. e saved 6 3 Parameter adjustment Level measurement The instrument is adapted to the application conditions via the pa rameter adjustment The parameter adjustment is carried out with an adjustment menu FIBERTRAC 31 Foundation Fieldbus Key functions Adjustment system 28 6 Set up with the display and adjustment module Information In this operating instructions manual the instrument specific param eters are described Further general parameters are described in the operating instructions manual Display and adjustment module Caution During the first setup or after an instrument reset the instrument starts with preset standard values These value are not suitable for your ap plication and must be replaced by real values Carry out a setup in the sequence described in the following The main menu is divided into five sections with the following func tions 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 dis
40. e 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 sensitive detection of material cones or buildup which cause only partial absorption of the radiation 190 00 1 00 100 00 This menu item appears only if you have selected under adjustment mode setup adjustment mode the Two 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 FIBERTRAC 31 is covered FIBERTRAC 31 Foundation Fieldbus Setup Delta single point adjustment Adjustment covered two point adjustment 44 6 Set up with the display and adjustment module You thus get the min pulse rate ct s for the covered adjustment Enter the requested pulse rate manually or let the rate be determined by FIBERTRAC 31 Automatic determination of the pulse rate should be given preference Ad juztment covered RHdjustment covered Edit Oct s Get count Act count rate 101 5 You can enter the adjustment point ct s manually Ad juztment couered You can let the adjustment point be determined by FIBERTRAC 31 Get count 610 ct s Escape This menu item appears only if you have selected under adjustment mode setup adjustment mode the Two point adjustment In this menu ite
41. ected to ground potential or to another cable screen The cable screens to the power supply unit and to the next distributor must be connected to each other and also connected to ground potential via a ceramic capacitor e g 1 nF 1500 V Low frequency potential equali sation currents are thus suppressed but the protective effect against high frequency interference signals remains 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 Unscrew the big housing cover Loosen compression nut of the cable entry 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 Insert the cable into the sensor through the cable entry 1 Fig 6 Connection steps 4 and 5 Locking of the terminal blocks Insert a small slotted screwdriver firmly into the rectangular lock openings of the respective connection terminal FIBERTRAC 31 Foundation Fieldbus 1 5 5 Connecting to power supply Connection technology Connection procedure 18 VEGA 5 Connecting to power supply 6 Insert the wire ends into the round openings of the terminals ac cording to the wiring plan Information Solid cores as we
42. eldbus 41780 EN 131119 6LLLEL NA O8ZLV 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 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 of actions 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 FIBERTRAC 31 Foundation Fieldbus gt
43. ensor with a support from below Direct the exit angle of the source container to the FIBERTRAC 31 VEGA Installation position FIBERTRAC 31 Foundation Fieldbus 13 41780 EN 131119 6LLLEL NA O8ZLV VEGA Mount the source container as close as possible to the vessel If there are gaps secure the area with a safety fence and protective grating so that no one can reach into the dangerous area To measure the level in very high vessels multiple instruments can be cascaded Cascading means that two or several instruments are connected which can together cover a longer measuring range You can find the exact number of Slaves in the Safety Manual Fig 4 Installation position cascading arrangement h Summed measuring range L Measurement length L1 L2 1 Hed marking line for designating the measuring range Here one instrument acts as a Master and all other instruments operate as Summation Slaves The pulse rates of all instruments are summed in the Master instrument and converted into a common signal If several sensors are cascaded the measuring ranges of the indi vidual detectors must directly join each other The detectors must also slightly overlap Make sure that the red marking lines directly join the measuring range of the next FIBERTRAC 31 FIBERTRAC 31 Foundation Fieldbus 4 Mounting Summation 14 4 Mounting Mount the FIBERTRAC 31 in such a way that the detector tube is directly in the
44. equence of the menu items as closely as pos sible Setup In this menu item you can adjust the FIBERTRAC 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 Isotope Cs 137 M 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 FIBERTRAC 31 requires this information of the automatic decay compensation This ensures an interference free measurement over 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 lt key 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 Point level or Summation Slave FIBERTRAC 31 Foundation Fieldbus Procedure Setup Isotope Setup Application 42 6 Set up with the display and adjustment module Replication Point level Standardization The natural radiation on earth influences the accuracy of the meas urement With this menu item the natural background radiation ca
45. er Scope of this operating instructions manual 41780 EN 131119 6LLLEL NA O8ZLV 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 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 level is detected contactlessly right through the vessel wall Neither a process fitting nor a vessel opening are required The instru ment is thus ideal for retro installation 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 whose strength is dependent on the level The measuring principle has proven to be very reliable in conjunction with extreme process conditions because it measures contactlessly from outs
46. eys save your settings with OK and jump to the next menu item with the ESC and the lt key 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 Point level or Summation Slave Replication Replication aT Point level Point lewel Summation slave 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 FIBERTRAC 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 Oct s Edit Get count In this menu item you can select the units of the process value and the temperature Unit of the process value m of The process value Temperature unit VU ft ES F Temperature unit in cr n In this menu item you can enter the measuring range min and max process value of the sensor FIBERTRAC 31 Foundation Fieldbus Setup Application Setup Background radiation Setup Units Setup Adjustment 30 6 Se
47. ide through the vessel wall The measuring system ensures maximum safety reliability and plant availability independently 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 out in due consideration of the notes on the transport packaging Nonobservance of these instructions can cause damage to the device FIBERTRAC 31 Foundation Fieldbus 3 Product description Electronics versions Scope of delivery Application area Functional principle Packaging Transport 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 Avoi
48. ion Slave Select under the menu item Setup Application the function summation Slave The address setting MGC on the Slave instruments can be freely selected Only the address 0 0 is reserved for the Master instru ment The Master instrument must have the function Level For this purpose select under the menu item Setup Application the function Level Set the address setting MGC on the Master instrument to 0 O Replication Replication SaL euel Point level Point lewel Sunmation slave You have to enter the addresses of the Slave instruments in the list of the Master instrument This function is not possible in the supply and adjustment module To do this you need PAC Tware with the respective DTM The main menu is divided into five sections with the following func tions Info Cascading Main menu FIBERTRAC 31 Foundation Fieldbus 39 41780 EN 131119 6LLLEL NA O8ZLV 6 Set up with the display and adjustment module VEGA 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 ma
49. ipped with an active isotope the source container must be locked before mounting Danger 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 Protect your instrument against moisture penetration through the fol lowing measures Use the recommended cable see chapter Connecting to power supply Tighten the cable gland Loop the connection cable downward in front of the cable gland This applies particularly to Outdoor mounting Installations in areas where high humidity is expected e g through cleaning processes Installations on cooled or heated vessels Make sure that all parts of the instrument exposed to the process are suitable for the existing process conditions These are mainly Active measuring component Process fitting Process seal Process conditions are particularly Process pressure Process temperature Chemical properties of the medium Abrasion and mechanical influences You can find the specifications of the process conditions in chapter Technical data as well as on the nameplate 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 protec
50. is function Copy instrument settings e 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 Info In this menu you will find the following menu items 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 Device ID shows the device ID and the sensor TAG PD TAG e Instrument features shows further instrument features These parameters are described in the operating instructions manual Display and adjustment module FIBERTRAC 31 Foundation Fieldbus 49 41780 EN 131119 6LLLEL NA O8ZLV 6 Set up with the display and adjustment module VEGA 6 6 Saving 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 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 adju
51. isite for a radiation based measurement setup VEGA Transport inspection Storage Storage and transport temperature PLICSCOM VEGACONNECT VEGADIS 81 Electronics module FIBERTRAC 31 Foundation Fieldbus 9 41780 EN 131119 6LLLEL NA O8ZLV 3 Product description VELA The handling of radioactive substances is regulated by law The radia tion 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 Handling permit 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 General instructions for When handling radioactive sources unnecessary radiation exposure radiation protection 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
52. l 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 FIBERTRAC 31 Foundation Fieldbus 61 41780 EN 131119 6LLLEL NA O8ZLV Galvanized steel with Santoprene rubber coating PS Polystyrene Aluminium die casting AlSi10Mg powder coated basis Polyester 316L NBR stainless steel housing investment casting silicone Aluminium housing Polycarbonate 316L 316L 6 9 mm 0 35 in hole centre distance 119 mm 4 69 in 3 4 kg 7 5 Ibs Detector tube 8 36 kg 18 43 Ibs Detector tube 2 7 kg m 1 81 Ibs ft 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 Mounting accessory Process fittings Fastening lugs Weight Aluminium housing with electronics Stainless steel housing with electron ics Detector tube Max torque mounting screws fastening 50 Nm 36 88 Ibf ft lugs on the sensor housing Max torque for NPT cable
53. l available DTMs are compiled in a DTM Collec tion 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 DT Ms FIBERTRAC 31 Foundation Fieldbus 51 41780 EN 131119 6LLLEL NA O8ZLV D 3 2 Be m meg 88x 4 VEGA project assistant E SENSOR gt Online parameterization Device name FIBERTRAC31 Description Radiation based sensor for continuous level measurement Measurement loop name SENSOR Application Level bojeje asia dy Adjus Adjustment of the measurement loop Max process value C e Min process value C Unit of the process values Max process value Min process value connected Q BO Device and data set Administrator gt lt NONAME gt Administrator Fig 19 Example of a DTM view All device DTMs are available as a free of charge standard version and
54. lation active Code Text mes sage C029 Simulation Out of specification status message Out of specification and provides information on causes as well as corrective measures 57 FIBERTRAC 31 Foundation Fieldbus 41780 EN 131119 6LLLEL NA O8ZLV VEGA Rectification Correct adjustment data Carry out linearization Check Slave Protect instrument with isolating material against extreme temperatures Accuracy outside the specification Bad linearization table Slave outside the specifica Ambient temperature too high too low Code Text mes sage S017 Accuracy outside the specification S025 Bad lineariza tion table S038 Slave outside the specifica tion 125 Ambient tem perature too high too low Cause tion 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 via the indicating and adjustment module e Checking the output signal e Treatment of measurement errors Further comprehensive diagnosis possibilities are offered by a PC with the software PACTware and suitable DTM In many case the failure reasons can thus be determined and faults rectified The following table describes possible errors with th
55. ll 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 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 gland 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 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 FIBERTRAC 31 Foundation Fieldbus 19 41780 EN 131119 6LLLEL NA O8ZLV VEGA 5 2 Connection Level measurement Non Ex instruments and instruments with non intrinsically safe current output Fig 7 Electronics and connection compartment with non Ex instruments and instruments with non intrinsically safe current output 1
56. m you can set the max pulse rate ct s at which the sensor should switch over Empty the vessel until the FIBERTRAC 31 is uncovered You thus get the max pulse rate ct s for the uncovered adjustment Enter the requested pulse rate manually or let the rate be determined by FIBERTRAC 31 Automatic determination of the pulse rate should be given preference Ad juztment unmncouvered Rdjustment unmncovered 90000 ct s 3 Get count Act count rate actes You can enter the adjustment point ct s manually Ad juztment unmncovered You can let the adjustment point be determined by FIBERTRAC 31 Get count 610 ct s Escape In this menu item you can select which mode the sensor should oper ate in You can choose between overfill and dry run protection The relay outputs of the sensor react accordingly Adjustment uncovered two point adjustment Setup Relay FIBERTRAC 31 Foundation Fieldbus 45 41780 EN 131119 6LLLEL NA O8ZLV VEGA 6 Set up with the display and adjustment module Overfill protection the relay will deenergise safe condition when the max level is reached relay will deenergise safe condition when Dry run protection the the min level is reached Make sure that you have selected the correct characteristics See nt output mode ea wertill protection Dru runnina protection With this menu item you safeguard the sensor parameters against menu item Setup
57. module 6 2 Adjustment SySIBITI iuro br ciento hereto breed 6 3 Parameter adjustment Level measurement 6 4 Parameter adjustment Summation Slave 6 5 Parameter adjustment Point level detection 6 6 Saving the parameter adjustment data 7 Setup with PACTware FA GCornnecbhe PO sosisini 7 2 Parameter adjustment with PACTware 7 3 Saving the parameter adjustment data 8 Setup with other systems 8 1 DD adjustment programs 8 2 Field Communicator 375 475 9 Diagnostics and service 9 1 Maintenance PE 9 2 Status 0 rnnr reenen 9 3 Rectify fauls ciirsa naai 9 4 Exchanging the electronics module 2 Contents VEGA 9 5 Software update 2t meriti eaeed 9 6 How to proceed in case of repair Dismounting 10 1 Dismounting SIebS oer rie tite tete ae tton 10 2 TOS OSA ert estore tidrim urat RR Supplement 11 1 Technical tall loce Ud ratae DEU Eri incu 11 2 Supplementary information Foundation Fieldbus 11 3 Dimensions eese RR 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 11 11 10 11 FIBERTRAC 31 Foundation Fi
58. mulation switch 1 simulation on 10 Setting the bus address for sensor sensor communication MGC Fig 12 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 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 9 MGC Multi Gauge Communication FIBERTRAC 31 Foundation Fieldbus 5 Connecting to power supply 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 2 output 22 5 Connecting to power supply instructions are part of the scope of delivery and come with the Ex approved instruments Fig 13 Electronics and connection compartment Ex d with instruments with intrinsically safe current output Voltage supply Relay output Signal input 4 20 mA active sensor Switching input for NPN transistor Switching input floating Transistor output Interface for sensor sensor communication MGC Simulation switch 1 simulation on Setting the bus address for sensor sensor commu
59. n be faded out For this purpose the FIBERTRAC 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 Oct s Edit Get count In this menu item you can select the temperature unit Temperature unit Temperature unit pp He in this menu item you can select you want 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 yourself during the following setup Adjustment type Adjustment type z 41 point 1 point z point 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
60. n points Linearization Linearization Linearization Edit Delete Get count Modify Get count Please wait 30s In this menu item you can adjust the damping of the sensor With it you can suppress fluctuations in the measured value indication caused e g by an agitated product surface This time can be between 1 and 1200 seconds Keep in mind that the reaction time also in creases and the instrument reacts to quick level changes with a delay Generally a time of approximately 60 seconds is sufficient to smooth the measured value indication With the setting Automatic the instrument itself calculates a suitable damping on the basis of the adjustment and the measured value changes This setting is particularly suitable for application where fast and slow level changes occur Setup Damping FIBERTRAC 31 Foundation Fieldbus 33 41780 EN 131119 6LLLEL NA O8ZLV Damping Automatically If you know the level at a certain height you can enter in this menu item the determined real level to correct the measured value The function shifts the linearization curve to this determined point With this procedure the measurement can be adapted exactly to the conditions in the vessel Standardize Standardisation value 0 00 793 99 Execute l In this menu item you can activate the relay output and determine its function as well as the switching points When the output of the process values is set you can
61. n the operating instructions manual Display and adjustment module FIBERTRAC 31 Foundation Fieldbus Additional adjustments Copy instrument settings 38 6 Set up with the display and adjustment module Info In this menu you will find the following menu items 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 Device ID shows the device ID and the sensor TAG PD TAG e Instrument features shows further instrument features These parameters are described in the operating instructions manual Display and adjustment module 6 4 Parameter adjustment Summation Slave To measure the level in very high vessels multiple instruments can be cascaded Cascading means that two or several instruments are connected which can together cover a longer measuring range The instrument acts as Master and all other instruments operate as Slaves The pulse rates of all instruments are summed in the Master instru ment and converted into a common signal First of all define the function of the Slave instruments before you define the Master instrument The Master instrument can thus imme diately recognize the connected Slaves For this the Slave instruments must be defined as Summat
62. ndation Fieldbus The following table gives you an overview of the instrument versions and the corresponding device descriptions the electrical characteristics of the bus system as well as the applied function blocks Revisions Data DD Revision Rev_01 CFF File 010101 cff Device Revision 0101 ffo 0101 sym Cff Revision XX 1 Device software revision gt 1 5 0 ITK Interoperability Test Kit Number 6 0 1 Electricial Characteristics Physicial Layer Type Low power signaling bus pow ered FISCO I S Input Impedance lt 3000 Ohms between 7 8 KHz 39 KHz Unbalanced Capacitance 250 pF to ground from either in put terminal Output Amplitude 0 8 V P P Electrical Connection 4 Wire Polarity Insensitive Yes Max Current Load 10 mA Device minimum operating voltage 9V Transmitter Function Blocks Resource Block RB 1 Transducer Block TB 1 Standard Block Al 3 Execution Time 30 ms Diagnostics Standard Yes Advanced Yes Performance No Function Blocks Instantiable No General Information LAS Link Active Scheduler No Master Capable No Number of VCRs Virtual Communication 4 Relationships Function block Analog Input Al The function block Analog Input Al takes the original measured value selected by a Channel Number and makes it available to additional function blocks on its output FIBERTRAC 31 Foundation Fieldbus 67 41780 EN 131119
63. nder 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 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 completed form and if need be also a safety data sheet outside on the packaging e Please contact the agency serving you to get the address for the return shipment You can find the agency on our home page WWW Vega com FIBERTRAC 31 Foundation Fieldbus 9 Diagnostics and service 60 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 or pipeline high temperatures cor rosive 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 disposa
64. ng 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 FIBERTRAC 31 Foundation Fieldbus 37 41780 EN 131119 6LLLEL NA O8ZLV VEGA Menu Menu item Default value Setup Measurement loop name Sensor Isotope Cs 137 Application Level Background radiation 0 ct s Unit of the process value Temperature unit C Adjustment min Min process value 0 Adjustment max Max process value 100 Linearization 0 0 8 100 90000 0 5 0 Damping 60s Real value correction 0 Mode Overfill protection Upper switching point Pro 0 cess value Lower switching point Pro 0 cess value Upper switching point Tem 50 C perature Upper switching point Tem 25 C perature Reference value Relay None Block adjustment Released Address Summation Slave _ free Display Language Selected language Displayed value Pulse rate Display unit ct s Additional ad Temperature unit C Hone Linearisation curve Empty HART mode Standard Address 0 With this function 6 Set up with the display and adjustment module Load parameter adjustment data from the sensor into the display and adjustment module Write parameter adjustment data from the display and adjustment module into the sensor This parameter is described i
65. nication MGC gt 00 o Fig 14 Adjustment and connection compartment Ex ia with instruments with intrinsically safe current output Terminals for intrinsically safe signal output FF bus Contact pins for the display and adjustment module or interface adapter Terminals for the external display and adjustment unit Ground terminal Nc 60 4 MGC Multi Gauge Communication VEGA 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 FIBERTRAC 31 Foundation Fieldbus 23 41780 EN 131119 6LLLEL NA O8ZLV VEGA 5 4 Connection Summation To measure the level in very high vessels multiple instruments can be cascaded Cascading means that two or several instruments are connected which can together cover a longer measuring range The instrument acts as Master and all other instruments operate as Slaves The pulse rates of all instruments are summed in the Master instru ment and converted into a common signal The Master instrument must have the function Level For this purpose select under the menu item Setup Application the function Level Set the address setting MGC on the Master instrument to 0 0 For this purpose the Slave instruments must be defined as Slave Select under the menu item Setup Application the fun
66. nu 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 FIBERTRAC 31 In the main menu point Setup the individual submenu points should be selected one after the other and provided with the correct parameters to ensure optimum adjustment of the measurement The procedure is described in the following Stick with the normal sequence of the menu items as closely as pos sible Setup In this menu item you can adjust the FIBERTRAC 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 Isotope Cs 137 M With this selection the sensitivity of the sensor is adapted in an opti mum way to the isotope The FIBERTRAC 31 requires this information for the decay compen sation An annual recalibration is hence 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 lt key Enter here the respective application FIBERTRAC 31 Foundation Fieldbus Procedure Setup Isotope Setup Application 40 6 Set up with the display and adjustment module
67. old carry outa double point adjustment Depending on the reason for 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 instruments and electronics modules with ap propriate Ex approval may be used 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 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 all the or
68. otection Before setup you have to replace these protective caps with approved cable glands or close the openings with suitable blind plugs Unused cable glands do not provide sufficient protection against moisture and must be replaced with blind plugs The suitable cable glands and blind plugs come with the instrument Make sure that the cable screening and ground is executed accord ing to the Fielbus specification If electromagnetic interference is expected which is above the test values of EN 61326 1 for industrial areas we recommend to connect the cable screen on both ends to ground potential In systems with potential equalisation connect the cable screen directly to ground potential at the power supply unit in the connection box and at the sensor The screen in the sensor must be connected directly to the internal ground terminal The ground terminal outside on the housing must be connected to the potential equalisation low impedance In systems without potential equalisation with cable screening on both sides connect the cable screen directly to ground potential at the power supply unit and at the sensor In the connection box or VEGA Safety instructions Voltage supply Connection cable Cable entry Cable gland 1 2 NPT Cable screening and grounding FIBERTRAC 31 Foundation Fieldbus 17 41780 EN 131119 6LLLEL NA O8ZLV VEGA T distributor the screen of the short stub to the sensor must not be conn
69. oundation Fieldbus 41780 EN 131119 6LLLEL NA O8ZLV FIBERTRAC 31 Foundation Fieldbus Notes 78 Notes 79 FIBERTRAC 31 Foundation Fieldbus 41780 EN 131119 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 C 6 41780 EN 131119 VEGA Grieshaber KG Schiltach Germany 2013 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
70. play If not you can change the language in the menu item Display Language Display Display Diagnostics Displayed value Additional adjustments Info Start with the setup of FIBERTRAC 31 In the main menu point Setup the individual submenu points should be selected one after the other and provided with the correct parameters to ensure optimum adjustment of the measurement The procedure is described in the following Stick with the normal sequence of the menu items as closely as pos sible Setup In this menu item you can adjust the FIBERTRAC 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 A Instrument start Main menu Procedure Setup Isotope FIBERTRAC 31 Foundation Fieldbus 29 41780 EN 131119 6LLLEL NA O8ZLV 6 Set up with the display and adjustment module VEGA Isotope Cs 137 M 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 FIBERTRAC 31 requires this information of the automatic decay compensation This ensures an interference free measurement over the complete life time of the gamma emitter an annual recalibration is not necessary Enter the requested parameters via the appropriate k
71. r pa rameter adjustment with the Field Communicator 375 or 475 For the integration of the EDD in the Field Communicator 375 or 475 the software Easy Upgrade Utility is required which is available from the manufacturer This software is updated via the Internet and new EDDs are automatically taken over into the device catalogue of this software after they are released by the manufacturer They can then be transferred to a Field Communicator FIBERTRAC 31 Foundation Fieldbus 53 41780 EN 131119 6LLLEL NA O8ZLV VEGA 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 20 Pictographs of the status messages Failure red Out of specification yellow Function check orange Maintenance bl
72. stment 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 Alldata 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 FIBERTRAC 31 Foundation Fieldbus 50 VEGA 7 Setup with PACTware 7 Setup with PACTware 7 1 Connect the PC Via the interface adapter directly on the sensor Fig 18 Connection of the PC directly to the sensor via the interface adapter 1 USBcable to the PC 2 Interface adapter VEGACONNECT 4 3 gt Sensor Information The interface adapter VEGACONNECT 3 is not suitable for connec tion to the sensor 7 2 Parameter adjustment with PACTware Prerequisites For parameter adjustment of the sensor via a Windows PC the con figuration software PAC Tware and a suitable instrument driver DTM according to FDT standard are required The up to date PAC Tware version as well as al
73. t Define instrument as Slave Restart instrument Exchanging the electronics Restart instrument Exchanging the electronics Carry out a reset Carrying out adjustment Carry out linearization Carry out a reset Carry out a reset Carry out real value correc tion again Restart instrument Call our service Restart instrument Call our service Readjust real time clock Carrying out adjustment Cause Error during software update Error in RAM Connection cable to the Slave instrument interrupted Instrument not defined as Slave instrument Sensor defective Error in the measured value recording Invalid parameter adjust ment Adjustment not yet carried out Error during adjustment or when entering the lineariza tion table Faulty instrument settings Faulty instrument settings Faulty real value correction Instrument error Error in the Fieldbus com munication Discharge accumulator Faulty or missing instrument adjustment FIBERTRAC 31 Foundation Fieldbus Code Text mes sage F036 Faulty pro gram memory F037 RAM hard ware error F038 Slave signals failure F040 Hardware error F041 Photomultipli er error F052 Faulty config uration F066 Faulty adjust ment F068 Count rate too high F072 Limit exceed ed F073 Error real val ue correction F080 System error F086 Communica tion error F114 Error real time
74. t up with the display and adjustment module These settings influence the current output of the sensor Adjustment Max process value 1 00 m Min process value 0 00 m Enter in the menu window Max process value the max level full for example in m This corresponds to an output current of 20 mA ax process value Enter in the menu window Min process value the min level empty for example in m This corresponds to an output current of 4 mA Hin process value In this menu item you can carry out the adjustment of the sensor Caution During the first setup or after an instrument reset the linearisation stands at the preset value pair 90000 ct s 0 and 0 ct s 0 96 These values are not suitable for your application and must be re placed by real values Delete this value pair in the following procedure and carry out the linearisation Due to the measuring principle there is no linear relationship between pulse rate and level Hence this adjustment i e linearisation must in any case be carried out If you have a non linear vessel e g spherical tank you have to carry out this adjustment with as many points as possible Note If you cannot fill the vessel with the original medium it is also possible to carry out the adjustment with water Prerequisites Radiation is switched on Source container is set to ON The vessel is either completely filled 100 96 or completely emptied
75. tive 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 FIBERTRAC 31 Foundation Fieldbus 4 Mounting Switch off source A Protection against mois ture Suitability for the process conditions Protective caps 12 4 Mounting 4 2 Mounting instructions Note Along with the planning our specialists will analyse the conditions of the measurement loop to dimension the source isotope accordingly 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 Level measurement in a storage tank h Measuring range L Measurement length L1 L2 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 You can mount the FIBERTRAC 31 with the housing head upward or downward When the housing head is mounted downward the hous ing itself is more easily accessible Fasten the sensor in such a way that it cannot fall out of the holder If necessary provide the s
76. tronics 4 20mA HART four wire 20 72NDC 20 253VAC 50 60 Hz 4W 6VA 4 20MA HART Protection IP66 67 Ambient temperature 20 50 C Length 1000 mm HW Ver 10 3 SW Ver 10 0 Order 0000000 000 2011 VEGA 77761 Schi tach Germany Fig 1 Layout of the type label example 1 Instrument type 2 Product code 3 Electronics 4 Protection rating 5 Ambient temperature 6 Measuring range 7 Hardware and software version 8 Order number 9 Serial number of the instrument 10 ID numbers instrument documentation The type label contains the serial number of the instrument With it you can find the following data on our homepage Product code 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 pressure transmitters PDF Go to www vega com VEGA Tools and Serial number search As an alternative you can find the data via your Smartphone 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 in the app This operating instructions manual applies to the following instrument versions e Hardware from 1 0 4 e Software from 1 5 0 FIBERTRAC 31 Foundation Fieldbus 7 VEGA Type plate Serial numb
77. ty 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 approval 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 FIBERTRAC 31 Foundation Fieldbus 5 41780 EN 131119 6LLLEL NA O8ZLV 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 necessary suitable screening measures against conducted and emitted disturbances must be taken You can find the conformity certificate in the download section
78. ue Nc 60 Failure Due 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 instrument 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 FIBERTRAC 31 Foundation Fieldbus 9 Diagnostics and service Status messages 54 9 Diagnostics and service Maintenance Due to external influences the instrument function is limited The measurement is affected but the measured value is 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 PACTware DTM or EDD 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 Rectification Check wiring between the sensors Connect the sensors cor rectly and make them ready for operation Check current input Check connected instru
79. ues These value are not suitable for your ap plication and must be replaced by real values Carry out a setup in the sequence described in the following The main menu is divided into five sections with the following func tions 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 Setup Outputs Lock setup adjustment 1 Instrument start 0 Main menu FIBERTRAC 31 Foundation Fieldbus 41 41780 EN 131119 6LLLEL NA O8ZLV 6 Set up with the display and adjustment module VEGA 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 A f Displayed value Additional adjustments Info Start with the setup of FIBERTRAC 31 In the main menu point Setup the individual submenu points should be selected one after the other and provided with the correct parameters to ensure optimum adjustment of the measurement The procedure is described in the following Stick with the normal s
80. was pressed for the last time the simulation is interrupted automatically You can also interrupt the simulation with the switch on the electronics module The sensor calculates a suitable integration time automatically Calculated integration time 2 5 FIBERTRAC 31 Foundation Fieldbus 47 Diagnosis Simulation Diagnosis Calculated damping 41780 EN 131119 6LLLEL NA O8ZLV 6 Set up with the display and adjustment module VELA Additional adjustments 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 Basic settings Reset to factory Factory settings z Peak val measurement settings Peak values temperature The following reset functions are available Basic settings Resetting of the parameter adjustments to default values at the time of shipment Order specific settings are deleted Default settings Resetting of the parameter adjustment like under Basic settings In addition

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