2 principle of operation – VEGA VEGAFLEX 82 4 … 20 mA_HART two-wire Rod and cable probe With SIL qualification User Manual

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3 Product description

VEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire

44222-EN-130823

Enter the serial number manually in the app

This operating instructions manual applies to the following instrument

versions:

Hardware from 1.0.0

Software from 1.0.0

DTM from version 1.67.2

The instrument and the electronics version can be determined via the

product code on the type label as well as on the electronics.

Standard electronics: Type FX80H.-SIL

The scope of delivery encompasses:

Sensor

Documentation

– this operating instructions manual

– Safety Manual (SIL)

– Test certificate measuring accuracy (optional)

– Operating instructions manual "Display and adjustment mod-

ule" (optional)

– Supplementary instructions "GSM/GPRS radio module"

(optional)

– Supplementary instructions manual "Heating for display and

adjustment module" (optional)

– Supplementary instructions manual "Plug connector for con-

tinuously measuring sensors" (optional)

– Ex-specific "Safety instructions" (with Ex versions)

– if necessary, further certificates

3.2 Principle of operation

The VEGAFLEX 82 is a level sensor with cable or rod probe for con-

tinuous level measurement, suitable for applications in bulk solids.
Due to the qualification up to SIL2 or homogeneous redundant up to

SIL3 (IEC 61508) the VEGAFLEX 82 is suitable for the use in safety-

instrumented systems (SIS).
The safety function (SIF) can be a monitoring of the max. or min. level

or a combination of both.

High frequency microwave pulses are guided along a steel cable or

a rod. Upon reaching the product surface, the microwave pulses are

reflected. The running time is evaluated by the instrument and output-

ted as level.
Probe end tracking

To increase sensitivity, the probe is equipped with probe end tracking.

In products with a low dielectric constant, this function is very helpful.

This is the case, for example, in plastic granules, packing chips or in

vessels with fluidized products.

Scope of this operating

instructions manual

Versions

Scope of delivery

Application area

Functional principle -

level measurement

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