Diagnostics – VEGA VEGABAR 40 4 … 20 mA User Manual

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VEGABAR 40 (4 … 20 mA)

Diagnostics

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mA

Voltage

Current

V

External
energy source

Ammeter for local
control

mA

Checking pressure compensation

Open the housing of VEGABAR. The meas-
ured value must not change. However, if the
displayed value changes, compensation of
the atmospheric pressure is not ensured,
which will lead to distortion of the measured
value. Check the breather on the VEGABAR
housing.

Checking the electrical components

Voltage

- the terminal voltage on VEGABAR must be

at least 12 V DC

Current

Current value

Condition

3.8 … 20.5 mA

standard range for the output
current

0 mA

signal cable interrupted

< 3.6 mA

sensor electronics or pressure
sensor element defective

22 mA

sensor electronics or pressure
sensor element defective

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