5 connecting to power supply, 1 preparing the connection, 5connecting to power supply – VEGA VEGAFLEX 67 (-40…+150°C) 4 … 20 mA_HART two-wire User Manual

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Connecting to power supply

5

.1 Preparing the connection

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lways keep in mind the following safety instructions:

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C

onnect only in the complete absence of line voltage

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f overvoltage surges are expected, overvoltage arresters should

be installed

Tip:
W

e recommend using VEGA overvoltage arresters B63-48 and

ÜSB 62-36G.X.

I

n hazardous areas you must take note of the respective regulations,

conformity and type approval certificates of the sensors and power
supply units.

P

ower supply and current signal are carried on the same two-wire

cable. The voltage supply range can differ depending on the
instrument version.

T

he data for power supply are specified in chapter "Technical data".

P

rovide a reliable separation between the supply circuit and the mains

circuits according to DIN VDE 0106 part 101. The VEGA power supply
units VEGATRENN 149A Ex, VEGASTAB 690 as well as all
VEGAMET

s and VEGASCANs meet this requirement.

K

eep in mind the following additional factors that influence the

operating voltage:

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O

utput voltage of the power supply unit can be lower under

nominal load (with a sensor current of 20.5 mA or 22 mA in case of
fault message)

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nfluence of additional instruments in the circuit (see load values in

chapter "Technical data")

T

he instrument is connected with standard two-wire cable without

screen. If electromagnetic interference is expected which is above the
test values of EN 61326 for industrial areas, screened cable should be
used.

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se 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.

W

e generally recommend the use of screened cable for HART

multidrop mode.

O

n the instrument with cable entry ½ NPT and plastic housing there is

a metallic ½" threaded insert moulded into the plastic housing.

Safety instructions

Voltage supply

Connection cable

Cable gland ½ NPT

VEGAFLEX

67 • 4 … 20

mA/HART - two-wire

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onnecting to power supply

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