VEGAPULS 42 Instruction Manual

June 10, 2024
VEGA

VEGAPULS 42

Radar Sensor for Continuous Level Measurement – VEGAPULS 42

Product Information

  • Type: Radar sensor
  • Measurement: Continuous level measurement
  • Wiring: Three-wire with IO-Link (2 x transistor or 4 … 20 mA plus 1 x transistor)
  • Document ID: 1016153

Product Usage Instructions

This instruction manual provides information on mounting, connection, setup, maintenance, fault rectification, the exchange of parts and safety of the user. Please read this information before putting the instrument into operation and keep this manual accessible in the immediate vicinity of the device.

Target Group
This operating instructions manual is directed to trained personnel. The contents of this manual must be made available to the qualified personnel and implemented.

Safety Instructions
All operations described in this documentation must be carried out only by trained, qualified personnel authorised by the plant operator. During work on and with the device, the required personal protective equipment must always be worn.

Mounting Instructions

General Instructions:

  • Refer to the manual for specific mounting instructions
  • Ensure that the device is mounted in a stable position
  • Ensure that the device is protected from external damage and environmental factors

Mounting Steps:

  1. Refer to the manual for specific mounting instructions
  2. Mount the device in a stable position
  3. Protect the device from external damage and environmental factors

Menu Overview
Refer to the manual for an overview of the menu options.

Treatment of Measurement Errors
Refer to the manual for instructions on how to treat measurement errors.

Software Update
Refer to the manual for instructions on how to update the software.

Dismounting Instructions

Dismounting Steps:

  1. Refer to the manual for specific dismounting instructions
  2. Follow the instructions to dismount the device
  3. Dispose of the device according to the instructions provided in the manual

Ex Specific Safety Instructions
Take note of the Ex specific safety instructions for Ex applications. These instructions are attached as documents to each instrument with Ex approval and are part of the operating instructions.

Last edited on: 2023-02-22

Draft
Operating Instructions
Radar sensor for continuous level measurement
VEGAPULS 42
Three-wire with IO-Link (2 x transistor or 4 … 20 mA plus 1 x transistor)
Document ID: 1016153

1 About this document
1 About this document
1.1 Function
This instruction provides all the information you need for mounting, connection and setup as well as important instructions for maintenance, fault rectification, the exchange of parts and the safety of the user. Please read this information 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 personnel. The contents of this manual must be made available to the qualified personnel and implemented.
1.3 Symbols used
Document ID This symbol on the front page of this instruction refers to the Document ID. By entering the Document ID on www.vega.com you will reach the document download. Information, note, tip: This symbol indicates helpful additional information and tips for successful work. Note: This symbol indicates notes to prevent failures, malfunctions, damage to devices or plants. Caution: Non-observance of the information marked with this symbol may result in personal injury. Warning: Non-observance of the information marked with this symbol may result in serious or fatal personal injury. Danger: Non- observance of the information marked with this symbol results in serious or fatal personal injury.
Ex applications This symbol indicates special instructions for Ex applications.
· List
The dot set in front indicates a list with no implied sequence. 1 Sequence of actions
Numbers set in front indicate successive steps in a procedure.
Disposal This symbol indicates special instructions for disposal.

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2 For your safety
2 For your safety
2.1 Authorised personnel
All operations described in this documentation must be carried out only by trained, qualified 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
VEGAPULS 42 is a sensor for continuous level measurement. You can find detailed information about the area of application 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 this product can give rise to application- specific hazards, e.g. vessel overfill through incorrect mounting or adjustment. Damage to property and persons or environmental contamination can result. Also, the protective characteristics of the instrument can be impaired.
2.4 General safety instructions
This is a state-of-the-art instrument complying with all prevailing regulations and directives. 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. When measuring aggressive or corrosive media that can cause a dangerous situation if the instrument malfunctions, the operator has to implement suitable measures to make sure the instrument is functioning properly. The safety instructions in this operating instructions manual, the national 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. Arbitrary conversions or modifications are explicitly forbidden. For safety reasons, only the accessory specified by the manufacturer must be used. To avoid any danger, the safety approval markings and safety tips on the device must also be observed. The low transmitting power of the radar sensor is far below the internationally approved limits. No health impairments are to be expected with intended use. The band range of the measuring frequency can be found in chapter “Technical data”.

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For your safety

2.5 Country of use – Radar signal
The device may only be used in countries where it has radio approval.
Caution: Operating the device in other countries constitutes a violation of the regulations of the radio approvals of the respective country.
Further information is available in the document “Radio approvales” on our homepage. The available radio approvals can also be found on our homepage.
2.6 Installation and operation in the USA and Canada
This information is only valid for USA and Canada. Hence the following text is only available in the English language. Installations in the US shall comply with the relevant requirements of the National Electrical Code (ANSI/NFPA 70). Installations in Canada shall comply with the relevant requirements of the Canadian Electrical Code.

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3 Product description

3 Product description

Scope of delivery

3.1 Configuration
The scope of delivery encompasses:
· Radar sensor · Information sheet “Documents and software” with:
­ Instrument serial number ­ QR code with link for direct scanning
· Information sheet “PINs and Codes” (with Bluetooth versions)
with: ­ Bluetooth access code
· Information sheet “Access protection” (with Bluetooth versions)
with: ­ Bluetooth access code ­ Emergency Bluetooth unlock code ­ Emergency device code
The further scope of delivery encompasses:
· Documentation
­ Ex-specific “Safety instructions” (with Ex versions) ­ Radio licenses ­ If necessary, further certificates
Information: Optional instrument features are also described in this operating instructions manual. The respective scope of delivery results from the order specification.

Scope of this operating instructions

This operating instructions manual applies to the following instrument versions:
· Hardware version from 1.0.0 · Software version from 1.0.0

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3 Product description Constituent parts
7 6
5 4

3 2

1
Fig. 1: Components of VEGAPULS 42
1 Radar antenna 2 Process fitting 3 Process seal 4 Electronics housing 5 Ventilation/pressure compensation 6 Round plug connector 7 Display and adjustment unit

Type label

The type label contains the most important data for identification and use of the instrument.

Documents and software

Move to “www.vega.com” and enter in the search field the serial number of your instrument.
There you can find the following information about the instrument:
· Order data · Documentation · Software
Alternatively, you can find all via your smartphone:
· Scan the QR-code on the type label of the device or · Enter serial number manually in the VEGA Tools app (available
free of charge in the respective stores)

Application area Functional principle

3.2 Principle of operation
VEGAPULS 42 is a radar sensor for non-contact, continuous level measurement of liquids.
The instrument emits a continuous, frequency-modulated radar signal through its antenna. The emitted signal is reflected by the medium and received by the antenna as an echo with modified frequency. The

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IO-Link Bluetooth

3 Product description
frequency change is proportional to the distance and is converted into the level.
3.3 Adjustment
The sensor must be connected to the IO-Link control via the IO-Link master. The associated IODD (IO Device Description) is required for operation and can be found using IODDfinder. Alternatively, a PLC can communicate directly with the sensor using the device-specific IO-Link parameters.
Requirement: The sensor has an integrated Bluetooth module.
· The sensor can be operated with a smartphone/tablet (iOS or
Android operating system). The required VEGA Tools app can be downloaded and installed free of charge in the respective store.
· The sensor can be adjusted with a PC/notebook (Windows operat-
ing system). The necessary adjustment software PACTware (with corresponding DTM) can be downloaded and installed free of charge on the VEGA website.

Integrated display and adjustment unit

The sensor can be adjusted via the optionally integrated display and adjustment unit.
Note: The housing with display and adjustment unit can be rotated 330° for optimum readability and operability without tools.

Packaging
Transport Transport inspection Storage

3.4 Packaging, transport and storage
Your instrument was protected by packaging during transport. Its capacity to handle normal loads during transport is assured by a test based on ISO 4180. The packaging 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.
The delivery must be checked for completeness and possible transit damage immediately at receipt. Ascertained transit damage or concealed 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:
· Not in the open · Dry and dust free · Not exposed to corrosive media

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Storage and transport temperature

· Protected against solar radiation · Avoiding mechanical shock and vibration · Storage and transport temperature see chapter “Supplement –
Technical data – Ambient conditions”
· Relative moisture 20 … 85 %
3.5 Accessories
Accessories and related instructions can be found on our homepage.

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4 Mounting

4 Mounting

Ambient conditions Process conditions

4.1 General instructions
The instrument is suitable for standard and extended ambient conditions acc. to DIN/EN/IEC/ANSI/ISA/UL/CSA 61010-1. It can be used indoors as well as outdoors.
Note: For safety reasons, the instrument must only be operated within the permissible process conditions. You can find detailed information on the process conditions in chapter “Technical data” of the operating instructions or on the type label.
Hence make sure before mounting 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 in particular are:
· Process pressure · Process temperature · Chemical properties of the medium · Abrasion and mechanical influences

Protection against moisture

Protect your instrument against moisture ingress through the following measures:
· Use a suitable connection cable (see chapter “Connecting to
power supply”)
· Tighten the cable gland or plug connector · Lead the connection cable downward in front of the cable entry or
plug connector
This applies mainly to outdoor installations, in areas where high humidity is expected (e.g. through cleaning processes) and on cooled or heated vessels.
Note: Make sure that during installation or maintenance no moisture or dirt can get inside the instrument.
To maintain the housing protection, make sure that the housing lid is closed during operation and locked, if necessary.

Reference plane

4.2 Mounting instructions
The measuring range of the VEGAPULS 42 physically begins with the antenna end.
However, the min./max. adjustment begins mathematically with the reference plane, which is located differently depending on the sensor version.

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4 Mounting

Installation position

1

2

3

4

5

6

Fig. 2: Reference plane
1-4 VEGAPULS 42 with thread: The reference plane is the sealing surface at the bottom of the hexagon.
5-6 VEGAPULS 42 with hygienic fitting: The reference plane is the highest contact point between sensor process fitting and welded socket.

When mounting the device, keep a distance of at least 200 mm (7.874 in) from the vessel wall. If the device is installed in the center of dished or round vessel tops, multiple echoes can arise. However, these can be suppressed by an appropriate adjustment (see chapter “Set up”).
If you cannot maintain this distance, you should carry out a false signal suppression during setup. This applies particularly if buildup on the vessel wall is expected. In such cases, we recommend repeating the false signal suppression at a later date with existing buildup.

200 mm (7.87″)
Fig. 3: Mounting of the radar sensor on round vessel tops
In vessels with conical bottom it can be advantageous to mount the device in the centre of the vessel, as measurement is then possible down to the bottom.

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Inflowing medium

Fig. 4: Mounting of the radar sensor on vessels with conical bottom
Do not mount the instruments in or above the filling stream. Make sure that you detect the medium surface, not the inflowing product.

Threaded socket und socket piece

Fig. 5: Mounting of the radar sensor with inflowing medium
With threaded connection, the antenna end should protrude at least 5 mm (0.2 in) out of the nozzle.

Fig. 6: Thread mounting
If the reflective properties of the medium are good, you can mount VEGAPULS 42 on sockets longer than the antenna. The socket end should be smooth and burr- free, if possible also rounded.

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ca. 5 mm

4 Mounting

You will find recommended values for socket heights in the following illustration or the table. The values come from typical applications. Deviating from the proposed dimensions, also longer sockets are possible, however the local conditions must be taken into account.

h

Vessel installations

d Fig. 7: Socket mounting

Socket diameter d

40 mm

1½”

50 mm

2″

80 mm

3″

100 mm

4″

150 mm

6″

Socket length h

150 mm

5.9 in

200 mm

7.9 in

300 mm

11.8 in

400 mm

15.8 in

600 mm

23.6 in

Note: When mounting on longer nozzles, we recommend carrying out a false signal suppression (see chapter “Parameter adjustment”).

The mounting location of the radar sensor should be a place where no other equipment or fixtures cross the path of the radar signals.
Vessel installations, such as e.g. ladders, limit switches, heating spirals, struts, etc., can cause false echoes and impair the useful echo. Make sure when planning your measuring point that the radar sensor has a “clear view” to the measured product.
In case of existing vessel installations, a false signal suppression should be carried out during setup.
If large vessel installations such as struts or supports cause false echoes, these can be attenuated through supplementary measures. Small, inclined sheet metal baffles above the installations “scatter” the radar signals and prevent direct interfering reflections.

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Fig. 8: Cover flat, large-area profiles with deflectors

Alignment – Liquids

In liquids, direct the device as perpendicular as possible to the medium surface to achieve optimum measurement results.

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Agitators

Fig. 9: Alignment in liquids
If there are agitators in the vessel, a false signal suppression should be carried out with the agitators in motion. This ensures that the interfering reflections from the agitators are saved with the blades in different positions.

Foam generation

Fig. 10: Agitators
Through the action of filling, stirring and other processes in the vessel, compact foams which considerably damp the emitted signals may form on the medium surface.
Note: If foams lead to measurement errors, you should use the biggest possible radar antennas or as an alternative, sensors with guided radar.

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5 Connecting to power supply
5 Connecting to power supply

Safety instructions

5.1 Preparing the connection
Always keep in mind the following safety instructions:
· Carry out electrical connection by trained, qualified personnel
authorised by the plant operator
· If overvoltage surges are expected, overvoltage arresters should
be installed
Warning: Only connect or disconnect in de-energized state.

Voltage supply

The data for power supply are specified in chapter “Technical data”.
Note: Power the instrument via an energy-limited circuit (power max. 100 W) acc. to IEC 61010-1, e.g.
· Class 2 power supply unit (acc. to UL1310) · SELV power supply unit (safety extra-low voltage) with suitable
internal or external limitation of the output current
Keep in mind the following additional factors that influence the operating voltage:
· Lower output voltage of the power supply unit under nominal load
(e.g. with a sensor current of 20.5 mA or 22 mA in case of fault signal)
· Influence of additional instruments in the circuit (see load values in
chapter “Technical data”)

Connection cable M12 x 1 plug

Use cable with round cross section. Depending on the plug connection, you have to select the outer diameter of the cable respectively so that the seal effect of the cable gland is ensured. Depending on the connection method or signal output, the device is connected with standard two, three or four-wire cable without shielding.
5.2 Connection procedure
This plug connection requires a complete confectioned cable with counter plug.

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M12 x 1 plug

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5.3 Wiring plan

3

3

21

1

34

out 1

out 2

2

2

4

Fig. 11: Wiring plan – Three-wire with IO-Link (2 x transistor or 4 … 20 mA plus 1 x transistor)
1 Voltage supply 2 PNP switching 3 NPN switching 4 Current output

Contact, plug connector 1 2 3 4

Function/Polarity Voltage supply/Plus Transistor output 2 or current output Voltage supply/Minus Transistor output 1 or IO-Link port

5.4 Switch-on phase
After switching on, the device first carries out a self-check:
· Internal check of the electronics · The output signal jumps to the set fault current1) · Switching outputs are controlled
The current measured value is then output on the signal cable.

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  1. With current output activated

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6 Access protection

6 Access protection

6.1 Bluetooth radio interface
Devices with a Bluetooth radio interface are protected against unwanted access from outside. This means that only authorized persons can receive measured and status values and change device settings via this interface.

Bluetooth access code

A Bluetooth access code is required to establish Bluetooth communication via the adjustment tool (smartphone/tablet/notebook). This code must be entered once when Bluetooth communication is established for the first time in the adjustment tool. It is then stored in the adjustment tool and does not have to be entered again.
The Bluetooth access code is individual for each device. It is printed on the device housing with Bluetooth. In addition, it is supplied with the device in the information sheet “PINs and Codes” In addition, the Bluetooth access code can be read out via the display and adjustment unit, depending on the device version.
The Bluetooth access code can be changed by the user after the first connection is established. If the Bluetooth access code is entered incorrectly, the new entry is only possible after a waiting period has elapsed. The waiting time increases with each further incorrect entry.

Emergency Bluetooth unlock code

The emergency Bluetooth access code enables Bluetooth communication to be established in the event that the Bluetooth access code is no longer known. It can’t be changed. The emergency Bluetooth access code can be found in information sheet “Access protection”. If this document is lost, the emergency Bluetooth access code can be retrieved from your personal contact person after legitimation. The storage and transmission of Bluetooth access codes is always encrypted (SHA 256 algorithm).

6.2 Protection of the parameterization
The settings (parameters) of the device can be protected against unwanted changes. The parameter protection is deactivated on delivery, all settings can be made.

Device code

To protect the parameterization, the device can be locked by the user with the aid of a freely selectable device code. The settings (parameters) can then only be read out, but not changed. The device code is also stored in the adjustment tool. However, unlike the Bluetooth access code, it must be re- entered for each unlock. When using the adjustment app or DTM, the stored device code is then suggested to the user for unlocking.

Emergency device code

The emergency device code allows unlocking the device in case the device code is no longer known. It can’t be changed. The emergency device code can also be found on the supplied information sheet “Access protection”. If this document is lost, the emergency device code can be retrieved from your personal contact person after legitimation.

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The storage and transmission of the device codes is always encrypted (SHA 256 algorithm).
6.3 Storing the codes in myVEGA
If the user has a “myVEGA” account, then the Bluetooth access code as well as the device code are additionally stored in his account under “PINs and Codes”. This greatly simplifies the use of additional adjustment tools, as all Bluetooth access and device codes are automatically synchronized when connected to the “myVEGA” account

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7 Setup with smartphone/tablet (Bluetooth)

7 Setup with smartphone/tablet (Bluetooth)

System requirements

7.1 Preparations
Make sure that your smartphone/tablet meets the following system requirements:
· Operating system: iOS 8 or newer · Operating system: Android 5.1 or newer · Bluetooth 4.0 LE or newer
Download the VEGA Tools app from the “Apple App Store”, “Google Play Store” or “Baidu Store” to your smartphone or tablet.

Connecting

7.2 Connecting
Start the adjustment app and select the function “Setup”. The smartphone/tablet searches automatically for Bluetooth-capable instruments in the area.
The message “Connecting …” is displayed.
The devices found are listed and the search is automatically continued.
Select the requested instrument in the device list.

Authenticate

When establishing the connection for the first time, the operating tool and the sensor must authenticate each other. After the first correct authentication, each subsequent connection is made without a new authentication query.

Enter Bluetooth access code

For authentication, enter the 6-digit Bluetooth access code in the next menu window. You can find the code on the outside of the device housing and on the information sheet “Pins and Codes” in the device packaging.

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Connected

Fig. 12: Enter Bluetooth access code
Note: If an incorrect code is entered, the code can only be entered again after a delay time. This time gets longer after each incorrect entry.
The message “Waiting for authentication” is displayed on the smartphone/tablet.
After connection, the sensor adjustment menu is displayed on the respective adjustment tool.

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Change device code Enter parameters

7 Setup with smartphone/tablet (Bluetooth)
If the Bluetooth connection is interrupted, e.g. due to a too large distance between the two devices, this is displayed on the adjustment tool. The message disappears when the connection is restored.
Parameter adjustment of the device is only possible if the parameter protection is deactivated. When delivered, parameter protection is deactivated by default and can be activated at any time. It is recommended to enter a personal 6-digit device code. To do this, go to menu “Extended functions”, “Access protection”, menu item “Protection of the parameter adjustment”.
7.3 Parameter adjustment
The sensor adjustment menu is divided into two areas, which are arranged next to each other or one below the other, depending on the adjustment tool.
· Navigation section · Menu item display
The selected menu item can be recognized by the colour change.

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Fig. 13: Example of an app view – Setup measured values
Enter the requested parameters and confirm via the keyboard or the editing field. The settings are then active in the sensor. Close the app to terminate connection.

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8 Setup with PC/notebook (Bluetooth)

8 Setup with PC/notebook (Bluetooth)

System requirements

8.1 Preparations
Make sure that your PC/notebook meets the following system requirements:
· Operating system Windows 10 · DTM Collection 10/2020 or newer · Bluetooth 4.0 LE or newer

Activate Bluetooth connection

Activate the Bluetooth connection via the project assistant.
Note: Older systems do not always have an integrated Bluetooth LE. In these cases, a Bluetooth USB adapter is required. Activate the Bluetooth USB adapter using the Project Wizard.
After activating the integrated Bluetooth or the Bluetooth USB adapter, devices with Bluetooth are found and created in the project tree.

Connecting Authenticate
Enter Bluetooth access code

8.2 Connecting
Select the requested device for the online parameter adjustment in the project tree.
When establishing the connection for the first time, the operating tool and the device must authenticate each other. After the first correct authentication, each subsequent connection is made without a new authentication query.
For authentication, enter in the next menu window the 6-digit Bluetooth access code:

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Connected Change device code
Prerequisites

8 Setup with PC/notebook (Bluetooth)
You can find the code on the outside of the device housing and on the information sheet “PINs and Codes” in the device packaging.
Note: If an incorrect code is entered, the code can only be entered again after a delay time. This time gets longer after each incorrect entry.
The message “Waiting for authentication” is displayed on the PC/ notebook.
After connection, the device DTM appears. If the connection is interrupted, e.g. due to a too large distance between device and adjustment tool, this is displayed on the adjustment tool. The message disappears when the connection is restored.
Parameter adjustment of the device is only possible if the parameter protection is deactivated. When delivered, parameter protection is deactivated by default and can be activated at any time. It is recommended to enter a personal 6-digit device code. To do this, go to menu “Extended functions”, “Access protection”, menu item “Protection of the parameter adjustment”.
8.3 Parameter adjustment
For parameter adjustment of the instrument via a Windows PC, the configuration software PACTware and a suitable instrument driver (DTM) according to FDT standard are required. The latest PACTware version as well as all available DTMs are compiled in a DTM Collection. The DTMs can also be integrated into other frame applications according to FDT standard.

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Fig. 15: Example of a DTM view – Setup, sensor adjustment

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9 Menu overview

9 Menu overview

Start image Device information Device name, software version, serial number Basic functions Menu item Setup
Switching output (SSC 1.1)
Current output Access protection Reset Extended functions Menu item Damping Current output
Linearisation

9.1 VEGA Tools app and DTM (Bluetooth)

Actual measured values
Percent, filling height, distance, measurement reliability, electronics temperature, meas. rate etc.

Device status OK, error indication

Submenu Measurement loop name Length unit Type of medium Application
Vessel height Mode
Switching point 1 (SP1) Switching point 2 (SP2) Logic
Switching delay (DS1) Reset delay (DR1) Filling height A (20 mA) Filling height B (4 mA) Change Bluetooth access code Change protection of the parameterization Reset to default Restart

Selection
Sensor
mm, m, in, ft
Liquid, bulk solid
Storage tank, stirrer vessel, dosing vessel, demonstration Silo (slender and high), demonstration
0.000 m … 15.000 m
Deactivated, single point, window, double point
0.000 m … 15.000 m
0.000 m … 15.000 m
Closing contact (NO), opening contact (NC)
0.000 s … 10 s
0.000 s … 10 s
-15 m … +15 m
-15 m … +15 m

Selection Integration time Output characteristics
Current range Reaction when malfunctions occur Linearization type

Basic settings 0 s 0 … 100 % correspond to 4 … 20 mA 3.8 … 20.5 mA < 3.6 mA Linear

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Menu item Scaling
Display Access protection False signal suppression Interference behaviour HART variables
Reset Mode
Status signals Diagnostics Menu item Status

9 Menu overview

Selection

Basic settings

Scaling size Scaling unit Scaling format 100 % correspond to 0 % correspond to

Volume l
100 l 0 l

Menu language Displayed value Backlight

Distance On

Bluetooth access code

Protection of the parameterization

Deactivated

Create new, extend, delete, manual entry

0 m

Sounded distance to the medium

0 m

Last measured value, maintenance message, fault signal Last measured value

Time until fault signal

15 s

First HART value (PV) Second HART value (SV) Third HART value (TV) Fourth HART value (QV) Long TAG Message

Lin. percent
Distance
Measurement reliability
Electronics temperature

Delivery status, basic settings

Mode 1: EU, Albania, Andorra, Azerbaijan, Australia, Be- Mode 1 larus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Liechtenstein, Morocco, Moldavia, Monaco, Montenegro, New Zealand, Northern Macedonia, Norway, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, USA
Mode of operation 2: Brazil, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand
Mode of operation 3: India, Malaysia, South Africa
Mode of operation 4: Russia, Kazakhstan

Function check

On

Maintenance required

Off

Out of specification

Off

Selection
Device status Parameter modification counter Measured value status Status output HART Device Status Status additional measured values

Basic settings –

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9 Menu overview

Menu item Echo curve Peak indicator Measured values
Sensor information Sensor characteristics Simulation
Measured value memory (DTM)

Selection

Basic settings

Indication of echo curve

Peak indicator distance, measurement reliability, meas. rate, electronic temperature

Measured values

Additional measured values

Outputs

Device name, serial number, hardware/software version, device revision, factory calibration date

Sensor features from order text

Measured value

Simulation value

Indication measured value memory from DTM

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Cleaning

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10.1 Maintenance
If the device is used properly, no special maintenance is required in normal operation.
In some applications, buildup on the antenna system can influence the measuring result. Depending on the sensor and application, take measures to avoid heavy soiling of the antenna system. If necessary, clean the antenna system in certain intervals.
The cleaning helps that the type label and markings on the instrument are visible. Take note of the following:
· Use only cleaning agents which do not corrode the housings, type
label and seals
· Use only cleaning methods corresponding to the housing protec-
tion rating

Reaction when malfunction occurs

10.2 Rectify faults
The operator of the system is responsible for taking suitable measures to rectify faults.

Causes of malfunction

The device offers maximum reliability. Nevertheless, faults can occur during operation. These may be caused by the following, e.g.:
· Sensor · Process · Voltage supply · Signal processing

Fault rectification

The first measures are:
· Evaluation of fault messages · Checking the output signal · Treatment of measurement errors
A smartphone/tablet with the adjustment app or a PC/notebook with the software PACTware and the suitable DTM offer you further comprehensive diagnostic possibilities. In many cases, the causes can be determined in this way and the faults eliminated.

Reaction after fault recti- Depending on the reason for the fault and the measures taken, the

fication

steps described in chapter “Setup” must be carried out again or must

be checked for plausibility and completeness.

24 hour service hotline

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.

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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.

4 … 20 mA signal

10.3 Diagnosis, fault messages
Connect a multimeter in the suitable measuring range according to the wiring plan. The following table describes possible errors in the current signal and helps to eliminate them:

Error 4 … 20 mA signal not stable 4 … 20 mA signal missing

Cause Fluctuating measured value Electrical connection faulty Voltage supply missing

Current signal greater than 22 mA, less than 3.6 mA

Operating voltage too low, load resistance too high
Sensor electronics defective

Rectification Set damping Check connection, correct, if necessary Check cables for breaks; repair if necessary Check, adapt if necessary
Replace device or send in for repair depending on device version

LED illuminated ring

The 360° status indication on the device (see chapter “Configuration”) shows the following:
· Device status · Switching status of the transistor output · Operating status2)
This enables simple on-site diagnosis without tools, see the following table:

Colour3) Green
Yellow Red

LED illuminated ring

Transistor output

Permanent light

Flashing

Message acc. to NE 107 “Mainte- open (high-resistance)

voltage supply on, operation with- nance required” available

out failure

closed (low-resistance)

voltage supply on, operation with failure

Message acc. to to NE 107 “Function check”, “Out of specification” or “Simulation state” is displayed

open (high-resistance)

Note: For devices with M12 x 1 stainless steel plug, the 360° status indication is not available.

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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

  1. Signalling of process pressure ranges by colour and flashing, adjustable via VEGA Tools app or PACTware/DTM.
  2. Delivery status; adjustable via VEGA Tools app or PACTware/DTM

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Status messages

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under the menu item “Diagnostics” via the respective adjustment module.
The status messages are divided into the following categories:
· Failure · Function check · Out of specification · Maintenance required
and explained by pictographs:

Failure
Code Text message F013 no measured value available

1

2

3

4

Fig. 16: Pictographs of the status messages
1 Failure – red 2 Out of specification – yellow 3 Function check – orange 4 Maintenance required – blue

Malfunction (Failure): Due to a malfunction in the instrument, a fault signal is output.
This status message is always active. It cannot be deactivated by the user.
Function check: The instrument is being worked on, the measured value is temporarily invalid (for example during simulation).
This status message is inactive by default.
Out of specification: The measured value is unreliable because an instrument specification was exceeded (e.g. electronics temperature).
This status message is inactive by default.
Maintenance required: 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.

Cause
No measured value in the switch-on phase or during operation

Rectification
Check or correct installation and/or parameter settings Clean the antenna system

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Code Text message
F017 Adjustment span too small
F040 Error in the electronics
F080 General software error
F111 Switching points interchanged

Cause

Rectification

Adjustment not within specification

Change adjustment according to the limit values (difference between min. and max. 10 mm)

Limit value exceeded in signal processing Restart instrument

Hardware error

Send instrument for repair

General software error

Restart instrument

Switching point 1 is smaller than switch- Select switching point 1 to greater than

ing point 2

switching point 2

Function check

Code Text message C700 Simulation active

Cause A simulation is active

Rectification
Finish simulation Wait for the automatic end after 60 mins.

Out of specification

Code Text message

Cause

Rectification

S600
Impermissible electronics temperature

Temperature of the electronics in the non- Check ambient temperature

specified range

Insulate electronics

S601 Overfilling

Danger of vessel overfilling

Make sure that there is no further filling Check level in the vessel

Maintenance

Code Text message

Cause

Rectification

M500
Error in the delivery status

The data could not be restored during the Repeat reset

reset to delivery status

Load XML file with sensor data into the

sensor

M504
Error at a device interface

Interference of the internal communication Restart

to Bluetooth

Send instrument for repair

M507
Error in the instrument settings

Error during setup Error when carrying out a reset False signal suppression faulty

Carry out reset and repeat setup

M508

Checksum error in Bluetooth software

No executable Bluetooth software

Carry out software update

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10.5 Treatment of measurement errors
The tables below give typical examples of application-related measurement errors. The images in column “Error description” show the actual level as a dashed line and the output level as a solid line.

Level

1 2

0

time

1 Real level 2 Level displayed by the sensor

Note: If the output level is constant, the cause could also be the fault setting of the current output to “Hold value”.
If the level is too low, the reason could be a line resistance that is too high

Liquids: Measurement error at constant level

Fault description

Cause

Measured value shows a too Min./max. adjustment not correct

low or too high level

Incorrect linearization curve

Rectification Adapt min./max. adjustment Adapt linearization curve

Level

0

time

Measured value jumps towards 100 %

Level

0

time

Due to the process, the amplitude of the Carry out a false signal suppression level echo sinks
A false signal suppression was not carried out

Amplitude or position of a false signal has changed (e.g. condensation, buildup); false signal suppression no longer matches actual conditions

Determine the reason for the changed false signals, carry out false signal suppression, e.g. with condensation.

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Liquids: Measurement error during filling

Fault description

Cause

Rectification

Measured value remains unchanged during filling

Level

0

time

False signals in the close range too big or level echo too small
Strong foam or vortex generation
Max. adjustment not correct

Eliminate false signals in the close range
Check measuring point: Antenna should protrude out of the threaded mounting socket, possible false echoes through flange socket?
Remove contamination on the antenna
In case of interferences due to installations in the close range, change polarisation direction
Create a new false signal suppression
Adapt max. adjustment

Level

Measured value jumps towards 0 % during filling

The level echo cannot be distinguished In case of interferences due to instal-

from the false signal at a false signal po- lations in the close range: Change

sition (jumps to multiple echo)

polarisation direction

Chose a more suitable installation position

0

time

Level

Measured value jumps towards 100 % during filling

Due to strong turbulence and foam gen- Carry out a false signal suppression eration during filling, the amplitude of the level echo sinks. Measured value jumps to false signal

0

time

Measured value jumps sporadically to 100 % during filling

Varying condensation or contamination on the antenna

Carry out a false signal suppression or increase false signal suppression with condensation/contamination in the close range by editing

Level

0

time

Measured value jumps to 100 % or 0 m distance

Level

0

time

Level echo is no longer detected in

Check measuring point: Antenna should

the close range due to foam genera- protrude out of the threaded mounting

tion or false signals in the close range. socket, possible false echoes through

The sensor goes into overfill protection flange socket?

mode. The max. level (0 m distance) as Remove contamination on the antenna well as the status message “Overfill pro-

tection” are output.

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Liquids: Measurement error during emptying

Fault description

Cause

Rectification

Measured value remains un- False signal larger than the level echo changed in the close range Level echo too small during emptying

Level

0

time

Check measuring point: Antenna should protrude out of the threaded mounting socket, possible false echoes through flange socket?
Remove contamination on the antenna
In case of interferences due to installations in the close range: Change polarisation direction
After eliminating the false signals, the false signal suppression must be deleted. Carry out a new false signal suppression

Level

Measured value jumps sporadically towards 100 % during emptying

Varying condensation or contamination Carry out false signal suppression or in-

on the antenna

crease false signal suppression in the

close range by editing

With bulk solids, use radar sensor with purging air connection

0

time

10.6 Software update
The device software is updated via Bluetooth.
The following components are required:
· Instrument · Voltage supply · PC/notebook with PACTware/DTM and Bluetooth USB adapter · Current instrument software as file
You can find the current instrument software as well as detailed information on the procedure in the download area of our homepage.
Caution: Instruments with approvals can be bound to certain software versions. Therefore make sure that the approval is still effective after a software update is carried out.
You can find detailed information in the download area on our homepage.

10.7 How to proceed if a repair is necessary
You can find an instrument return form as well as detailed information about the procedure in the download area of our homepage. By doing this you help us carry out the repair quickly and without having to call back for needed information.
Proceed as follows in case of repair:
· Print and fill out one form per instrument · Clean the instrument and pack it damage-proof · Attach the completed form and, if need be, also a safety data
sheet outside on the packaging

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· Ask the agency serving you to get the address for the return ship-
ment. You can find the agency on our homepage.

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11.1 Dismounting steps
To remove the device, carry out the steps in chapters “Mounting” and “Connecting to power suplly” in reverse.
Warning: When dismounting, pay attention to the process conditions in vessels or pipelines. There is a risk of injury, e.g. due to high pressures or temperatures as well as aggressive or toxic media. Avoid this by taking appropriate protective measures.
11.2 Disposal
Pass the instrument on to a specialised recycling company and do not use the municipal collecting points. Remove any batteries in advance, if they can be removed from the device, and dispose of them separately. If personal data is stored on the old device to be disposed of, delete it before disposal. If you have no way to dispose of the old instrument properly, please contact us concerning return and disposal.

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12 Certificates and approvals
12.1 Radio licenses
Radar The device has been tested and approved in accordance with the current edition of the applicable country-specific norms or standards. Regulations for use can be found in the document “Regulations for radar level measuring instruments with radio licenses” on our homepage.
Bluetooth The Bluetooth radio module in the device has been tested and approved according to the current edition of the applicable countryspecific norms or standards. The confirmations as well as regulations for use can be found in the document “Radio licenses” supplied or on our homepage.
12.2 Food and pharmaceutical certificates
Versions for use in the food and pharmaceutical industries are available or in preparation for the device or the device series. The corresponding certificates can be found on our homepage.
12.3 EU conformity
The device complies with the legal requirements of the applicable country- specific directives or technical regulations. We confirm conformity with the corresponding labelling. The corresponding conformity declarations can be found on our homepage.
12.4 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 fulfils the requirements of the following NAMUR recommendations:
· NE 21 ­ Electromagnetic compatibility of equipment · NE 43 ­ Signal level for fault information from measuring transduc-
ers
· NE 53 ­ Compatibility of field devices and display/adjustment
components
· NE 107 ­ Self-monitoring and diagnosis of field devices
For further information see www.namur.de.
12.5 Environment management system
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-

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tection. The environment management system is certified according to DIN EN ISO 14001. Help us to meet these requirements and observe the environmental instructions in the chapters “Packaging, transport and storage”, “Disposal” of this operating instructions.

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13.1 Technical data
Note for approved instruments
The technical data in the respective safety instructions which are included in delivery are valid for approved instruments (e.g. with Ex approval). These data can differ from the data listed herein, for example regarding the process conditions or the voltage supply.
All approval documents can be downloaded from our homepage.

Materials and weights Materials, wetted parts Process fitting Antenna Process seal Materials, non-wetted parts Electronics housing Illuminated ring M12 x 1 plug connector Contact support Contacts Weight

316L PEEK or PTFE FKM, EPDM
316L und PBT/PC PC
PBT/PC CuZn, nickel layer and 0.8 µm gold-plated approx. 0.5 kg (1.12 lbs)

Torques Thread G¾, ¾ NPT Thread G1, 1 NPT Thread G1 with O-ring Thread G1 with conus

75 Nm (55.32 lbf ft) 100 Nm (73.76 lbf ft) 20 Nm (14.76 lbf ft) 100 Nm (73.76 lbf ft)

Input variable Measured variable
Max. measuring range Recommended measuring range blocking distance

The measured variable is the distance between the antenna edge of the sensor and the medium surface. The antenna edge is also the reference plane for the measurement.
15 m (49.21 ft)
up to 10 m (32.81 ft)
0 mm (0 in)

Switching-on phase active current output

Run-up time for UB Starting current for run-up time

< 5 s 3.6 mA

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4 mA 3,6 mA

12

34t

Fig. 17: Run-up time and measured value output
1 UB On 2 Run-up time 3 Measured value output 4 UB Off

Output variable – three-wire 4 … 20 mA

Output signal

4 … 20 mA (active)

Connection technology

Three-wire

Range of the output signal

3.8 … 20.5 mA (default setting)

Signal resolution

5 µA

Fault signal, current output (adjustable) Last valid measured value, 21 mA, 3.6 mA (Default)

Max. output current

21.5 mA

Load

See load resistance under Power supply

Output variable – Three-wire 1 x transistor

Output signal

Transistor PNP or NPN can be configured

Connection technology

Three-wire

Load current

max. 250 mA

Overload resistance

yes

Short-circuit resistance

Permanently

Voltage loss

< 3 V

Inverse current PNP

< 10 µA

Inverse current NPN

< 25 µA

Output variable – Three-wire 2 x transistor

Output signal

Transistor PNP or NPN can be configured

Connection technology

Three-wire

Load current

max. 250 mA

Overload resistance

yes

Short-circuit resistance

Permanently

Voltage loss

< 3 V

Inverse current PNP

< 10 µA

Inverse current NPN

< 25 µA

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Function Output 1 Output 2

Switching output or IO-Link Swithching output or 4 … 20 mA (active)

Output variable – Three-wire IO-Link

Output signal

IO-Link acc. to IEC 61131-9

Dynamic behaviour output

Reaction time transistor output with

10 ms

switching relevant change of the process

variable total

Damping (63 % of the input variable) 0 … 9 s, adjustable

Deviation (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 %

Air pressure

860 … 1060 mbar/86 … 106 kPa (12.5 … 15.4 psig)

Installation reference conditions4)

Min. distance to internal installations > 200 mm (7.874 in)

Reflector

Flat plate reflector

False reflections

Biggest false signal, 20 dB smaller than the useful signal

Deviation with liquids

2 mm (meas. distance > 0.25 m/0.8202 ft)

Non-repeatability5)

1 mm

Deviation with bulk solids

The values depend to a great extent on the application. Binding specifications are thus not possible.

10 mm (0.3937 in)

2 mm (0.079 2 mm (- 0.079

iinn))0

– 10 mm (- 0.3937 in)

0,25 m (0.8202 ft)

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3

Fig. 18: Deviation under reference conditions
1 Reference plane 2 Antenna edge 3 Recommended measuring range

  1. In case of deviations from reference conditions, the offset due to installation can be up to ± 4 mm. This offset can be compensated by the adjustment.
  2. Already included in the meas. deviation

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Characteristics and performance data

Measuring frequency

W-band (80 GHz technology)

Measuring cycle time (with operating voltage UB 24 V DC)
Step response time (Time span after a sudden distance change from 1 m to 5 m until the output signal reaches 90 % of the final value for the first time (IEC 61298-2). Valid with operating voltage UB 24 V DC.)
Beam angle6)

60 ms 1 s

G¾, ¾ NPT

14°

G1, 1 NPT

12°

G1 for hygienic adapter

13°

Emitted HF power (depending on the parameter setting)7)

Average spectral transmission power -3 dBm/MHz EIRP density

Max. spectral transmission power density

+34 dBm/50 MHz EIRP

Max. power density at a distance of < 3 µW/cm² 1 m

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Ambient conditions Ambient temperature device Ambient temperature display Storage and transport temperature

-40 … +70 °C (-40 … +158 °F) -25 … +80 °C (-13 … +176 °F) -40 … +80 °C (-40 … +176 °F)

Mechanical environmental conditions

Vibration resistance

5 g (5 … 200 Hz) IEC 60068-2-6

Shock resistance

10 g/11 ms, 30 g/6 ms, 50 g/2.3 ms IEC 60068-2-27

Impact resistance

7 J (plastic lid IK06 acc. to IEC 61262)

Process conditions

For the process conditions, please also note the specifications on the type label. The lowest value (amount) always applies.

Process pressure

-1 … 16 bar (-100 … 1600 kPa/-14.5 … 232.06 psig)

Process temperature

-40 … +130 °C (-40 … +266 °F)

Temperature derating

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2
70 °C (158 °F)
40 °C (104 °F)

0 °C (32 °F)

1
110 °C 130 °C (230 °F) (266 °F)

Fig. 19: Temperature derating VEGAPULS 42
1 Process temperature 2 Ambient temperature

Sterilization in place (SIP) process temperature

After prior Cleaning in place (CIP) cleaning up to max. +80 °C (+176 °F):

SIP process temperature with vapour stratification up to

15 minutes

+150 °C (+302 °F)

30 minutes

+140 °C (+284 °F)

1 hour

+135 °C (+275 °F)

Electromechanical data Round plug connector

4-pole with M12 x 1 screw connection

Bluetooth interface Bluetooth standard Frequency Max. emitted power Max. number of participants Effective range typ.8)

Bluetooth 5.0 2.402 … 2.480 GHz +2.2 dBm 1 25 m (82 ft)

Indication Status indication

LED illuminated ring (green-yellow-red)

Adjustment PC/Notebook Smartphone/Tablet IO-Link master

PACTware/DTM Adjustment app IODD

Voltage supply
Operating voltage UB Operating voltage UB – IO-Link communication

12 … 35 V DC 18 … 35 V DC

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Max. power consumption9) Sensor Load per transistor output10) Reverse voltage protection Permissible residual ripple for UN 12 V DC (12 V < UB < 18 V) for UN 24 V DC (18 V < UB < 35 V) Max. load resistor Operating voltage UB = 12 V DC Operating voltage UB = 18 V DC

3.5 W 9 W Integrated
0.7 Veff (16 … 400 Hz) 1 Veff (16 … 400 Hz)
370 630

Electrical protective measures Potential separation Protection rating

Electronics potential free up to 500 V AC

Connection technology M12 x 1 plug

Protection according to EN 60529/IEC 529
IP66/IP67/IP69

Protection according to NEMA/ UL 50E
Type 6P

Altitude above sea level Protection class Pollution degree

5000 m (16404 ft) III 4

13.2 IO-Link
In the following, the necessary device-specific details are shown.You can find further information of IO-Link on www.io-link.com.

Physical layer IO-Link specification: Revision 1.1 SIO mode: Yes Speed: COM2 38.4 kBaud Min. cycle time 5.0 ms Length process data word: 48 Bit IO-Link Data Storage: Yes Block parameter adjustment: Yes

Direct parameter

Byte 0 2 3

Parameter MasterCycleTime MinCycleTime

HexCode 0x28

Remark, value 5 ms

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Byte

Parameter

4

M-SequenceCapability

5

Revision ID

6

Input process data length

7

Output process data length

8, 9

VendorID

10, 11, 12 DeviceID

HexCode

Remark, value

0x2B

Frametypes, SIO-Mode, ISDU

0x11

IO-Link Revision 1.1

6 Byte

0 Byte

0x00, 0x62

98

0x00, 0x10, 0x00 4096

Process data word

Configuration

Bit

47 (MSB) …

16

15

Sensor Measured value in m (0 … 15 m) free

Formats
Out1 Out2 Measured value

Value 1 Bit 1 Bit 32 Bit

Events
6202 6203 6204 6205

HexCode 0x183A 0x183B 0x183C 0x183D

2

1 Out2

Type Boolean Boolean Float

Type FunctionCheck Maintenance OutOfSpec Failure

0 (LSB) Out1

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Device data ISDU
Device data can be parameters, identification data and diagnostic information. They are exchanged acyclically and on request of the IO-Link master. Device data can be written to the sensor (write) or read from the device (read). The ISDU (Indexed Service Data Unit) determines, among other things, whether the data is read or written.

IO-Link specific device data

Data

ISDU (dez) ISDU (hex) Size (Byte) Data type

DeviceAccess

12

0x000C

2

U16

Profile Identification 13

0x000D

2

U16

PD-Descriptor

14

VendorName

16

0x000E

12

0x0010

32

U8[12] String32

Access R R
R R

Value 0x0018 0x4000 VEGA Grieshaber KG

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Data VendorText ProductName ProductID ProductText SerialNumber HardwareRevision SoftwareRevision ApplicationSpecificTag FunctionTag LocationTag DeviceStatus DetailedDeviceStatus PDin Teach Select
Teach Result State
SSC1.1 Param SSC1.1 Config SSC1.2 Param SSC1.2 Config MSDSC Descr

ISDU (dez) ISDU (hex) Size (Byte) Data type

17

0x0011

32

String32

18

0x0012

32

String32

19

0x0013

32

String32

20

0x0014

32

String32

21

0x0015

16

String16

22

0x0016

20

String20

23

0x0017

20

String20

24

0x0018

32

String32

25

0x0019

32

String32

26

0x001A

32

String32

36

0x0024

1

U8

37

0x0025

12

U8[12]

40

0x0028

6

58

0x003A

1

U8

59

0x003B

1

U8

60 61 62 63 16512

0x003C

8

0x003D

6

0x003E

8

0x003F

6

0x4080

11

Float[2] Struct Float[2] Struct Struct

Access R R R R R R R R/W
R/W R/W R R
R W
R
R/W R/W R/W R/W R

Value www.vega.com VEGAPULS VEGAPULS 42 Level sensor Sensor

See process data word 1 = Channel 1 2 = Channel 2 0 = Idle 1 = SP1 success 2 = SP2 success 4 = Wait for command 5 = Busy 7 = Error see IO-Link Profile Smart Sensors 2nd Edition Version 1.1 September 2021

VEGA-specific device data

Data
Measurement loop name (TAG) Device Revision Unit of Lenght

ISDU (dez) 261
267 268

ISDU (hex)
0x0105

Size (Byte)
19

Data type Access Value range

String19 R/W

0x010B 2 0x010C 2

U16

R

U16

R/W

1010 = m

1013 = mm

1018 = ft

1019 = in

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Type of medium Liquids Application

ISDU (dez) 269
270
271

Solids Application

272

Vessel height D

273

Distance A (20 mA)

274

Distance B (4 mA)

275

Behaviour in case of failure 276

Filling height A (20 mA)

277

Filling height B (4 mA)

278

Bluetooth access code

279

Protection of parameter ad- 280 justment

Brightness illuminated ring 281

Signalling illuminated ring 282

Siganlizing switching out- 283 put: Failure
Siganlizing switching output: 284 Failure Flashing Siganlizing switching output: 285 Switching output
Siganlizing switching output: 286 switching output Flashing

ISDU (hex)
0x010D

Size (Byte)
2

0x010E 1 0x010F 1

0x0110 1
0x0111 4 0x0112 4 0x0113 4 0x0114 1
0x0115 4 0x0116 4 0x0117 6 0x0118 1
0x0119 1 0x011A 1

0x011B 1

0x011C 1

Data type Access Value range

U16

R/W

U8

R/W

U8

R/W

U8

R/W

Float

R/W

Float

R/W

Float

R/W

U8

R/W

Float

R/W

Float

R/W

String6 R/W

U8

R

U8

R/W

U8

R/W

U8

R/W

U8

R/W

1000 = K 1001 = °C 1002 = °F
0 = Liquids, 1 = Bulk solid
0 = Storage tank 1 = Stirred vessel 4 = Dosing vessel 12 = Demonstration
0 = Silo 5 = Demonstration
0 … 15000
0 … 15000
0 … 15000
0 = 3.6 mA 3 = Last valid measured value 4 = 21.5 mA
0 … 15000
0 … 15000
Numerical value
0 = deactivated 1 = activated
0 … 100 % in 10 % steps
0 = switching output 1 = Acc. to NAMUR NE 107 2 = free signalling
0=Individually colour, 1=Red, 2=Orange, 3=White, 4=Green, 5=Blue, 6=Yellow, 7=No signalling
0 = No, 1 = Yes

0x011D 1 0x011E 1

U8

R/W

0=Individually colour,

1=Red, 2=Orange,

3=White, 4=Green,

5=Blue, 6=Yellow,

7=No signalling

U8

R/W

0=No, 1= Yes

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Data

ISDU (dez)

Siganlizing switching output: 287 Operating status

Siganlizing switching output: 288 Operating status Flashing

Operating states

289

Siganlizing switching output: 290 failure Red
Siganlizing switching output: 291 failure Green
Siganlizing switching output: 292 failure Blue
Siganlizing switching output: 293 switching output Red
Siganlizing switching output: 294 switching output Green
Siganlizing switching output: 295 switching output Blue
Siganlizing switching output: 296 operation status Red
Siganlizing switching output: 297 operation status Green
Siganlizing switching output: 298 operation status Blue
Free signalling: Colour se- 299 lection range 1

Free signalling: Flashing 300 range 1
Free signalling: Upper lim- 301 it range 1
Free signalling: Colour se- 302 lection range 2

Free signalling: Flashing 303 range 2
Free signalling: Upper lim- 304 it range 2

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ISDU (hex)
0x011F

Size (Byte)
1

0x0120 1

Data type Access Value range

U8

R/W

0=Individually colour,

1=Red, 2=Orange,

3=White, 4=Green,

5=Blue, 6=Yellow,

7=No signalling

U8

R/W

0 = No, 1 = Yes

0x0121 1 0x0122 1

U8

R/W

Free signalling

1 … 5

U8

R/W

0 … 255

0x0123 1

U8

R/W

0 … 255

0x0124 1

U8

R/W

0 … 255

0x0125 1

U8

R/W

0 … 255

0x0126 1

U8

R/W

0 … 255

0x0127 1

U8

R/W

0 … 255

0x0128 1

U8

R/W

0 … 255

0x0129 1

U8

R/W

0 … 255

0x012A 1

U8

R/W

0 … 255

0x012B 1 0x012C 1

U8

R/W

0=Individually colour,

1=Red, 2=Orange,

3=White, 4=Green,

5=Blue, 6=Yellow,

7=No signalling

U8

R/W

0 = No, 1 = Yes

0x012D 4

Float

R/W

0 … 15000

0x012E 1 0x012F 1

U8

R/W

0=Individually colour,

1=Red, 2=Orange,

3=White, 4=Green,

5=Blue, 6=Yellow,

7=No signalling

U8

R/W

0 = No, 1 = Yes

0x0130 4

Float

R/W

0 … 15000

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Data
Free signalling: Colour selection range 3

ISDU (dez)
305

Free signalling: Flashing 306 range 3
Free signalling: Upper lim- 307 it range 3
Free signalling: Colour se- 308 lection range 4

Free signalling: Flashing 309 range 4
Free signalling: Upper lim- 310 it range 4
Free signalling: Colour se- 311 lection range 5

Free signalling: Flashing 312 range 5
Switching output: Range 313 1 Red
Switching output: Range 1 314 Green
Switching output: Range 315 1 Blue
Switching output: Range 316 2 Red
Switching output: Range 2 317 Green
Switching output: Range 318 2 Blue
Switching output: Range 319 1 Red
Switching output: Range 1 320 Green
Switching output: Range 321 1 Blue
Switching output: Range 322 1 Red
Switching output: Range 1 323 Green

ISDU (hex)
0x0131

Size (Byte)
1

0x0132 1

Data type Access Value range

U8

R/W

0=Individually colour,

1=Red, 2=Orange,

3=White, 4=Green,

5=Blue, 6=Yellow,

7=No signalling

U8

R/W

0 = No, 1 = Yes

0x0133 4

Float

R/W

0 … 15000

0x0134 1 0x0135 1

U8

R/W

0=Individually colour,

1=Red, 2=Orange,

3=White, 4=Green,

5=Blue, 6=Yellow,

7=No signalling

U8

R/W

0 = No, 1 = Yes

0x0136 4

Float

R/W

0 … 15000

0x0137 1 0x0138 1

U8

R/W

0=Individually colour,

1=Red, 2=Orange,

3=White, 4=Green,

5=Blue, 6=Yellow,

7=No signalling

U8

R/W

0 = No, 1 = Yes

0x0139 1

U8

R/W

0 … 255

0x013A 1

U8

R/W

0 … 255

0x013B 1

U8

R/W

0 … 255

0x013C 1

U8

R/W

0 … 255

0x013D 1

U8

R/W

0 … 255

0x013E 1

U8

R/W

0 … 255

0x013F 1

U8

R/W

0 … 255

0x0140 1

U8

R/W

0 … 255

0x0141 1

U8

R/W

0 … 255

0x0142 1

U8

R/W

0 … 255

0x0143 1

U8

R/W

0 … 255

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Data
Switching output: Range 1 Blue Switching output: Range 1 Red Switching output: Range 1 Green Switching output: Range 1 Blue Lighting (DIS) Menu language

ISDU (dez) 324
325
326
327
328 329

Display value

330

Integration time

331

Transistor function

332

Function output 2

333

Output 1: Switch ON de- 334 lay (DS1)
Output 1: Reset delay (DR1) 335
Output 2: Switching delay 336 (DS2)
Output 2: Reset delay (DR2) 337
Sounded distance to the 338 medium from the antenna edge
Behaviour with echo loss 339

Time until fault signal

340

(1) Activate limitation meas- 341 uring range begin

(2) Manual limitation of the 342 measuring range begin

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ISDU (hex)
0x0144

Size (Byte)
1

Data type Access Value range

U8

R/W

0 … 255

0x0145 1

U8

R/W

0 … 255

0x0146 1

U8

R/W

0 … 255

0x0147 1

U8

R/W

0 … 255

0x0148 1 0x0149 1
0x014A 1 0x014B 4 0x014C 1 0x014D 1
0x014E 4

U8

R/W

U8

R/W

U8

R/W

Float

R/W

U8

R/W

U8

R/W

Float

R/W

0 = Off, 1 = On
49=DE, 44=EN 33=FR, 34=ES, 35=PT, 39=IT, 31=NL, 7=RU, 81=JP, 86 = CN, 90=TR, 42 = CZ, 48= PL
0 = distance, 6 = filling height
0 … 999s
0=pnp, 1=npn
0= switching output (SSC1.2) 1= currentoutput (4 … 20 mA)
0 … 60s

0x014F 4 0x0150 4

Float

R/W

Float

R/W

0 … 60s 0 … 60s

0x0151 4 0x0152 4

Float

R/W

Float

R/W

0 … 60s 0 … 15000

0x0153 1
0x0154 2 0x0155 1 0x0156 4

U8

R/W

U16

R/W

U8

R/W

Float

R/W

0 = last valid measured value 1 = failure message 2 = maintenance message 0 … 600s 0 = No, 1 = Yes
0 … 15000

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Data

ISDU (dez)

(5) Averaging factor on in- 343 creasing amplitude

(6) Averaging factor on de- 344 creasing amplitude

(15) Activate measure-

345

ment of the “first large echo”

function

(16) Amplitude difference 346 “First large echo” function

(25) Adjustment in

347

Distance

348

Measurement reliability

349

Filling height

350

Electronics temperature

351

Measure rate

352

Switching output 1

353

Switching output 2

354

Current output

355

Device status acc. to NE 356 107

Device status

357

Detail status

358

Counter for change of pa- 359 rameters

Filling height

360

Distance

361

Measurement reliability

362

Electronics temperature

363

Meas. rate

364

Switching output 1

365

Switching output 2

366

Current output

367

Function control

368

Out of specification

369

Maintenance required

370

Device name

371

Serial number

372

Software version

373

Hardware version

374

ISDU (hex)
0x0157

Size (Byte)
1

Data type Access Value range

U8

R/W

0 … 10

0x0158 1

U8

R/W

0 … 10

0x0159 1

U8

R/W

0 = No, 1 = Yes

0x015A 1
0x015B 1
0x015C 4 0x015D 4 0x015E 4 0x015F 4 0x0160 4 0x0161 1 0x0162 1 0x0163 4 0x0164 1
0x0165 19 0x0166 4 0x0167 4
0x0168 1 0x0169 1 0x016A 1 0x016B 1 0x016C 1 0x016D 1 0x016E 1 0x016F 1 0x0170 1 0x0171 1 0x0172 1 0x0173 19 0x0174 16 0x0175 19 0x0176 19

U8

R/W

U8

R/W

Float

R

Float

R

Float

R

Float

R

Float

R

U8

R

U8

R

Float

R

U8

R

String19 R

U32

R

U32

R

U8

R

U8

R

U8

R

U8

R

U8

R

U8

R

U8

R

U8

R

U8

R/W

U8

R/W

U8

R/W

String19 R

String16 R

String19 R

String19 R

0 … 255
0 = distance, 1 = filling height –

0 = Off, 1 = On 0 = Off, 1 = On 0=Off, 1=On –

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ISDU (dez)

Min. distance

375

Max. distance

376

Minimum filling height

377

Maximum filling height

378

Min. meas. rate

379

Max. meas. rate

380

Minimum measurement re- 381 liability

Max. measurement reliability 382

Min. electronics temperature 383

Max. electronics temper- 384 ature

Simulation, switching output 385

Simulation value

386

Simulation, switching out- 387 put 2

Simulation value

388

Simulation, current output 389

Simulation value

390

Simulation, distance

391

Simulation value

392

Simulation, filling height

393

Simulation value

394

Bluetooth communication 397

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ISDU (hex) 0x0177 0x0178 0x0179 0x017A 0x017B 0x017C 0x017D

Size (Byte) 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

Data type Access Value range

Float

R

Float

R

Float

R

Float

R

Float

R

Float

R

Float

R

0x017E 4

Float

R

0x017F 4

Float

R

0x0180 4

Float

R

0x0181 1 0x0182 1
0x0183 1

U8

R/W

0 = Off, 1 = On

U8

R/W

0 = Open

1 = Closed

U8

R/W

0 = Off, 1 = On

0x0184 1
0x0185 1 0x0186 4 0x0187 1 0x0188 4 0x0189 1 0x018A 4 0x018D 1

U8

R/W

U8

R/W

Float

R/W

U8

R/W

Float

R/W

U8

R/W

Float

R/W

U8

R/W

0 = Open 1 = Closed 0 = Off, 1 = On 3.55 … 22.0 mA 0 = Off, 1 = On 0 … 15000 0 = Off, 1 = On 0 … 15000 0 = deactivated 1 = activated

System commands
Command Teach SP1 Teach SP2 Application Reset Back to Box Reset Reset pointer distance Reset pointer measurement reliability Reset pointer electronics temperature Reset pointer meas. rate

ISDU (dez) 65 66 129 131 160 161 162 163

ISDU (hex) 0x00A0 0x00A1 0x00A1 0x00A2 0x00A0 0x00A1 0x00A2 0x00A3

Access W W W W W W W W

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Command Reset pointer filling height Create new false signal suppression Extend fals signal suppression Delete false signal suppression Teach current output min value Teach current output max value
13.3 Dimensions

ISDU (dez) 164 165 166 167 168 169

ISDU (hex) 0x00A4 0x00A5 0x00A6 0x00A7 0x00A8 0x00A9

Access W W W W W W

157,3 mm (6.19″)

153,2 mm (6.03″)

152,7 mm (6.01″)

ø 41 mm (1.61″)
SW 41

29,3 mm (1.15″)

22 mm (0.87″)

22 mm (0.87″)

G 3/4, 3/4 NPT ø 32 mm
(1.26″)
1

G 1, 1 NPT

ø 39 mm (1.54″)

2

G1
ø 29,5 mm (1.16″) ø 39,9 mm (1.57″)
3

Fig. 20: Dimensions VEGAPULS 42 without display
1 Thread G¾ 2 Thread G1 3 Hygienic version thread G1 with O-ring 4 Hygienic version thread G1 with cone

G1 ø 39,9 mm (1.57″)
4

157,5 mm (6.20″)

29,5 mm (1.16″)

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204,1 mm (8.04″)

203,9 mm (8.03″)

199,9 mm (7.87″)

199,3 mm (7.85″)

29,5 mm (1.16″)

ø 41 mm (1.61″)
SW 41

29,3 mm (1.15″)

22 mm (0.87″)

22 mm (0.87″)

G 3/4, 3/4 NPT ø 32 mm
(1.26″)

G 1, 1 NPT

ø 39 mm (1.54″)

1

2

Fig. 21: Dimensions VEGAPULS 42 with display
1 Thread G¾ 2 Thread G1 3 Hygienic version thread G1 with O-ring 4 Hygienic version thread G1 with cone

G1
ø 29,5 mm (1.16″) ø 39,9 mm (1.57″)
3

G1 ø 39,9 mm (1.57″)
4

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13.6 Trademark
All the brands as well as trade and company names used are property of their lawful proprietor/ originator.

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Printing date:

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