2 principle of operation – VEGA VEGAPULS 62 (≥ 2.0.0 - ≥ 4.0.0) Modbus and Levelmaster protocol User Manual
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3 Product description
VEGAPULS 62 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol
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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
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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.
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Standard electronics type PS60HK.-
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Electronics with increased sensitivity type PS60HS.-
The scope of delivery encompasses:
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Radar sensor
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Documentation
– this operating instructions manual
– Test certificate Measurement accuracy, depending on the
instrument VEGAPULS 62 (optional)
– Operating instructions manual "Indicating and adjustment mod-
ule PLICSCOM" (optional)
– Supplementary instructions manual "Heating for indicating 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 62 radar sensor can be used in a wide variety of ap-
plications for continuous level measurement of liquids. It is suitable for
applications in storage vessels, reactors and process vessels, even
under extremely difficult process conditions.
Dependent on the application range, different versions are used:
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Antenna
– Small tanks and process vessels, measurement of virtually all
products: Horn antenna ø 40 mm
Scope of this operating
instructions manual
Versions of the sensor
electronics
Scope of delivery
Application area