Operating InstructionsTDR sensor for continuous level measurement of bulk solidsVEGAFLEX 82Modbus and Levelmaster protocolDocument ID: 41833

103 Product descriptionVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-1303143 Product description3.1 CongurationThe nameplate contains the m

Printing date:VEGA Grieshaber KGAm Hohenstein 11377761 SchiltachGermany41833-EN-130314All statements concerning scope of delivery, application, practi

113 Product descriptionVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-13031421Fig. 5: Position of Modbus and sensor electronics1 Modbus electr

123 Product descriptionVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-130314This is the case, for example, in plastic granules, packing chips o

133 Product descriptionVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-130314You can nd further information in the operating instructions "

143 Product descriptionVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-130314The electronics module Modbus is a replacement part for TDR sen-sor

154 MountingVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-1303144 Mounting4.1 General instructionsWith instruments with threaded process tti

164 MountingVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-130314sible. The exact value of the min. distance (lower dead band) is stated in cha

174 MountingVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-130314Concrete vesselWhen installed in thick concrete ceilings, VEGAFLEX 82 should b

184 MountingVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-130314When welding the socket, make sure that the socket is ush to the vessel top.1

194 MountingVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-130314products. These blocking distances for dierent mediums are listed in chapter

2Quick startVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-130314Quick startThe quick start procedure enables a quick setup with many applica-t

205 Connecting to power supply and bus systemVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-1303145 Connecting to power supply and bus system5

215 Connecting to power supply and bus systemVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-1303145.2 ConnectionThe voltage supply and signal o

225 Connecting to power supply and bus systemVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-1303148. Connect the screen to the internal ground

235 Connecting to power supply and bus systemVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-130314++power supplyMODBUSD0D1IS GNDUSB1213452off

246 Set up with the display and adjustment moduleVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-1303146 Set up with the display and adjustment

256 Set up with the display and adjustment moduleVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-1303146.3 Adjustment system12Fig. 17: Display

266 Set up with the display and adjustment moduleVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-130314• Software version (SW-Ver)• Hardware ver

276 Set up with the display and adjustment moduleVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-130314Enter the appropriate distance value in m

286 Set up with the display and adjustment moduleVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-130314LinearizationA linearization is necessary

296 Set up with the display and adjustment moduleVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-130314Info: Instrument name, hardware and softw

3Quick startVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-1303141. In this menu item you can select the application.2. In the menu item &quo

306 Set up with the display and adjustment moduleVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-130314In this menu item you can select the appl

316 Set up with the display and adjustment moduleVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-130314reference plane (seal surface of the proc

326 Set up with the display and adjustment moduleVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-130314Caution:If a linearization curve is selec

336 Set up with the display and adjustment moduleVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-130314In the menu item "Current output Min

346 Set up with the display and adjustment moduleVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-130314• Deectors, etc.Note:A false signal supp

356 Set up with the display and adjustment moduleVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-130314Caution:With active PIN, adjustment via P

366 Set up with the display and adjustment moduleVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-130314In this menu item, the device status is d

376 Set up with the display and adjustment moduleVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-130314The menu item "Echo curve" show

386 Set up with the display and adjustment moduleVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-130314Parameter settings for recording the echo

396 Set up with the display and adjustment moduleVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-130314The following reset functions are availab

4Quick startVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-1303141. In the menu "Additional settings", menu item "Damping"

406 Set up with the display and adjustment moduleVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-130314Menu Menu item Default valueAdditional se

416 Set up with the display and adjustment moduleVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-130314The sensor oers the HART modes "Ana

426 Set up with the display and adjustment moduleVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-130314In this menu item, the features of the se

437 Setting up sensor and Modbus interface with PACTwareVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-1303147 Setting up sensor and Modbus in

447 Setting up sensor and Modbus interface with PACTwareVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-130314The connection of the PC to the RS

457 Setting up sensor and Modbus interface with PACTwareVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-130314Fig. 21: Example of a DTM viewAll

467 Setting up sensor and Modbus interface with PACTwareVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-130314Fig. 22: Select quick setup1 Quic

477 Setting up sensor and Modbus interface with PACTwareVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-130314Device nameHere, you can nd the i

487 Setting up sensor and Modbus interface with PACTwareVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-130314Interface measurement: If you sele

497 Setting up sensor and Modbus interface with PACTwareVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-130314• Linear• Spherical tank• Horizont

5ContentsVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-130314Contents1 About this document1.1 Function ...

507 Setting up sensor and Modbus interface with PACTwareVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-130314LockadjustmentwithPINafterset

518 Set up with other systemsVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-1303148 Set up with other systems8.1 DD adjustment programsDevice

529 Diagnostics and serviceVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-1303149 Diagnostics and service9.1 MaintenanceIf the device is used

539 Diagnostics and serviceVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-130314• Display and adjustment moduleFurther echo curves: Up to 10 ec

549 Diagnostics and serviceVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-130314This status message is inactive by default. It can be activated

559 Diagnostics and serviceVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-130314CodeText mes-sageCause Rectication PA DevS-pecDiagnosisF125Unp

569 Diagnostics and serviceVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-130314CodeText mes-sageCause RecticationS600Unpermissi-ble electroni

579 Diagnostics and serviceVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-1303149.4 Rectify faultsThe operator of the system is responsible fo

589 Diagnostics and serviceVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-13031412Leveltime0Fig. 24: The broken line 1 shows the real level, th

599 Diagnostics and serviceVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-130314Fault description Error pattern Cause Rectication5. Measured v

6ContentsVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-1303149.5 Exchanging the electronics module ... 599.6

609 Diagnostics and serviceVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-130314ics modules are adapted to the respective sensor and dier in s

619 Diagnostics and serviceVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-130314Information:Please keep the stated torque so that the max. tens

629 Diagnostics and serviceVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-1303149.7 Software updateThe following components are required to up

6310 DismountingVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-13031410 Dismounting10.1 Dismounting stepsWarning:Before dismounting, be aware

6411 SupplementVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-13031411 Supplement11.1 Technical dataGeneral data316L corresponds to 1.4404 or

6511 SupplementVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-130314 Ʋ Instrument weight (depending on process tting)approx. 0.8 … 8 kg (0.176

6611 SupplementVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-13031412AB123456345661210842036542100510 15 20 25 30 35 0510 15 20 25 30 35Fig.3

6711 SupplementVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-13031412AB123456345612181614108642069875432100510 15 20 25 30 35 0510 15 20 25 30

6811 SupplementVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-130314 Ʋ Cable: ø 6 mm (0.236 in) 20 Nm (14.75 lbf ft) Ʋ Cable: ø 11 mm (0.433 in

6911 SupplementVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-130314Accuracy (according to DIN EN 60770-1)Process reference conditions accordin

71 About this documentVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-1303141 About this document1.1 FunctionThis operating instructions manual

7011 SupplementVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-13031402mm(0.079")-2mm(-0.079")15mm(0.591")10mm(0.394")0,

7111 SupplementVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-130314Characteristics and performance dataMeasuring cycle time< 500 msStep res

7211 SupplementVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-130314120°C(32°F)-40°C(-104°F)55°C(131°F)80°C(176°F)200°C(392°F)150°C(302°F)34-20

7311 SupplementVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-130314120°C(32°F)-40°C(-104°F)65°C(149°F)80°C(176°F)200°C(392°F)170°C(338°F)34-20

7411 SupplementVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-130314Display and adjustment moduleDisplay element Display with backlightMeasured

7511 SupplementVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-130314data transfer. In the RTU and ASCII mode interesting here, data will be tra

7611 SupplementVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-130314Parameter CongurableValues Default ValueData Bits 7, 8 8Parity None, Odd,

7711 SupplementVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-130314Register Name Register Number Type NoteStatus 100 DWord Bit 0: Invalid Meas

7811 SupplementVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-130314Register Name Register Number Type NoteTV 2106 DWord Third Variable in Byte

7911 SupplementVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-130314Parameter Length Code/DataNumber of Registers 2 Bytes 1 to 127 (0x7D)Respon

82 For your safetyVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-1303142 For your safety2.1 Authorised personnelAll operations described in t

8011 SupplementVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-130314Request:Parameter Length Code/DataFunction Code 1 Byte 0x08Sub Function Cod

8111 SupplementVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-130314Response:Parameter Length Code/DataFunction Code 1 Byte 0x11Byte Number 1 B

8211 SupplementVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-130314Parameter CongurableValues Default ValueBaud Rate 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600,

8311 SupplementVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-130314Response:Parameter Length Code/DataReport Level (and Temperature) 6 charact

8411 SupplementVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-130314Set Receive to Transmit DelayRequest:Parameter Length Code/DataSet Receive

8511 SupplementVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-13031411.6 CongurationoftypicalModbushostsFisher ROC 809Wiring plan++power

8611 SupplementVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-130314ABB Total FlowWiring plan++power supplyMODBUSD0D1IS GNDUSB1 213452offon(

8711 SupplementVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-130314Thermo Electron AutopilotWiring plan++power supplyMODBUSD0D1IS GNDUSB1231

8811 SupplementVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-130314Bristol ControlWave MicroWiring plan++power supplyMODBUSD0D1IS GNDUSB1231

8911 SupplementVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-130314ScadaPackWiring plan++power supplyMODBUSD0D1IS GNDUSB13213455213496782off

92 For your safetyVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-130314Electromagnetic compatibilityInstruments with plastic housing as well as

9011 SupplementVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-130314Housing1~ 87 mm (3.43")M16x1,5ø 84 mm(3.31")120 mm (4.72")M2

9111 SupplementVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-130314VEGAFLEX 82, cable version ø 4 mm (0.157 in)/ø 6 mm (0.236 in) - PA coatedL

9211 SupplementVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-130314VEGAFLEX 82, cable version ø 6 mm (0.236 in)/ø 11 mm (0.433 in) - PA coated

9311 SupplementVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-130314VEGAFLEX 82, rod version ø 16 mm (0.63 in)80mm(3.15")L30mm(1.18"

9411 SupplementVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-13031411.8 Industrial property rightsVEGA product lines are global protected by

95INDEXVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-130314INDEXAAccessories – Display and adjustment module 12 – External display and adjust

96INDEXVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-130314 – Electronics module, Modbus 14 – Rod extension 14 – Spacer 14Reset 38SScaling

97NotesVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-130314

98NotesVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-130314

99NotesVEGAFLEX 82 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol41833-EN-130314