VEGA VEGAPULS 63 (≥ 2.0.0 - ≥ 4.0.0) Modbus and Levelmaster protocol - Manual (Page 11)

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3 Product description
VEGAPULS 63 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol
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1
Fig. 5: Position of Modbus and sensor electronics
1 Modbus electronics
2 Sensor electronics
This operating instructions manual applies to the following instrument
versions:
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Hardware from 2.1.0
•
Software from 4.5.1
The instrument is available in two different sensor electronics ver-
sions. The selection depends on the application area, see chapter
"Principle of operation".
The respective version can be determined via the product code on
the type label as well as on the electronics.
•
Standard electronics type PS60HK.-
•
Electronics with increased sensitivity type PS60HS.-
The scope of delivery encompasses:
•
Radar sensor
•
Documentation
– this operating instructions manual
– Test certificate Measurement accuracy, depending on the
instrument VEGAPULS 63 (optional)
– Operating instructions manual "DIsplay and adjustment module
PLICSCOM" (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 VEGAPULS 63 is a radar sensor for continuous level measure-
ment of aggressive liquids or with hygienic requirements. It is suitable
for applications in storage tanks, process vessels, dosing vessels and
reactors.
The standard electronics enables the use of instruments in products
with an ε
r
-Wert ≥1.8. The electronics version with increased sensitivity
enables the use of the instrument also in applications with very poor
reflective properties or products with an ε
r
value ≥1.5. The values that
Scope of this operating
instructions manual
Versions of the sensor
electronics
Scope of delivery
Application area