4 recurring function test – VEGA VEGAVIB 67 - two-wire User Manual

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Fault signal

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6.4 Recurring function test

According to IEC 61508.
VEGAVIB 67 Ex in conjunction with a VEGATOR 636 Ex is

qualified in mode A (overfill protection) for use in measuring

chains of stage SIL2 according to IEC 61508 (redundant, stage

SIL3).

The following instrument combinations meet the requirements

according to SIL:
VEGAVIB 67 EX

l

Oscillator VBE60Z (EX)

l

VEGATOR 636EX signal conditioning instrument

The recurring function test according to IEC 61508 can be

carried out by pushing the test key on the signal conditioning

instrument or by briefly (>2 seconds) interrupting the cable to

the sensor. The correct sequence of the switching conditions

must be monitored via the two LEDs on the signal conditioning

instrument as well as the connected systems. The sensor must

neither be removed nor response must be triggered by filling

the vessel. This applies to VEGAVIB 67 with two-wire oscillator

VBE60ZEX.
You can carry out the function test with the outputted current

values also directly with a safety PLC or a process control

system.
The implementation and switching sequence of the function

test is described also in the operating instructions manual of

the appropriate signal conditioning instrument.

A function test can be carried out for measuring systems in

conjunction with the two-wire oscillator VB E60Z EX. Therefore

the integration time must be set to 0.5 s. The signal

conditioning instrument has an integrated test key. The test

SIL

Recurring function test

Test key on the signal con-

ditioning instrument

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VEGAVIB 67 - with two-wire output

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