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3 exchanging the electronics module, 4 software update – VEGA VEGAFLEX 63 Foundation Fieldbus User Manual

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Depending on the failure reason and measures taken, the steps
described in chapter "Set up" must be carried out again, if necessary.

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.3 Exchanging the electronics module

If the electronics module is defective, it can be replaced by the user.

In Ex applications only one instrument and one electronics module with
respective Ex approval may be used.

If there is no electronics module available on site, one can be ordered
from the VEGA agency serving you.

The new electronics module must be loaded with the settings of the
sensor. These are the options:

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At the factory by VEGA

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Or on site by the user

In both cases, the sensor serial number is necessary. The serial
numbers are stated on the type label of the instrument, inside the
housing or on the delivery note.

Information:
When loading on site, first of all the order data must be downloaded
from the Internet (see operating instructions manual "Oscillator").

The electronics modules are adapted to the respective sensor and
distinguish also in the signal output or power supply.

Electronics module FX-E.60F suitable for VEGAFLEX 61, 62, 63, 65,
66 - Foundation Fieldbus:

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FX-E.60FX (X = without approvals)

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FX-E.60FC (C = approvals CX, CK, GX according to product list)

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.4 Software update

The software version of VEGAFLEX 63 can be determined as follows:

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on the type label of the electronics

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via the indicating and adjustment module

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via PACTware

You can view all software histories on our website www.vega.com.
Make use of this advantage and get registered for update information
via e-mail.

The following components are required to update the sensor software:

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Sensor

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Voltage supply

Reaction after fault rec-
tification

Sensor serial number

Assignment

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