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VEGA VEGAPULS 68 (≥ 2.0.0 - ≥ 4.0.0) Profibus PA User Manual

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11 Supplement

VEGAPULS 68 • Profibus PA

36537-EN-130205

Ʋ Ex d instruments

16 mA, ±0.5 mA

Resolution, digital

< 1 mm (0.039 in)

Accuracy (according to DIN EN 60770-1)
Process reference conditions according to DIN EN 61298-1

Ʋ Temperature

+18 … +30 °C (+64 … +86 °F)

Ʋ Relative humidity

45 … 75 %

Ʋ Air pressure

860 … 1060 mbar/86 … 106 kPa (12.5 … 15.4 psig)

Installation reference conditions

Ʋ Min. distance to installations

> 200 mm (7.874 in)

Ʋ Reflector

Plane plate reflector

Ʋ False reflections

Largest false echo 20 dB smaller than the useful echo

Deviation with liquids

See following diagrams

1,0 m (3.28 ft)

10 mm (0.394 in)

2 mm (0.079 in)

- 2 mm (- 0.079 in)

- 10 mm (- 0.394 in)

0

1 2

3

Fig. 54: Deviation under reference conditions
1 Reference plane

2 Antenna edge

3 Recommended measuring range

Reproducibility

≤ ±1 mm

Deviation with bulk solids

The values depend to a great extent on the application.

Binding specifications are thus not possible.

Deviation under EMC influence

≤ ±30 mm

Variables influencing measurement accuracy
Temperature drift - Digital output

±3 mm/10 K relating to the max. measuring range or

max. 10 mm

Additional deviation through strong, high

frequency electromagnetic fields acc. to

EN 61326

< ±50 mm

Characteristics and performance data
Measuring frequency

K-band (26 GHz technology)

Measuring cycle time approx.

700 ms