Annex to IECEx PTB 04.0008X Issue No.: 1
Radar sensor type series VEGAPULS PS6*.CI***H***
or VEGAPULS PS61/62/63.CI***D***
The Radar sensor type series VEGAPULS PS6*.CI***H*** or VEGAPULS
PS61/62/63.CI***D*** are used for level measurement in potentially explosive atmospheres.
The radar sensor consist of an electronics housing with the corresponding analyzing electronic
system, the process connectors and the sensor. In the Radar sensor type series VEGAPULS
PS6*.CI***H*** the electronic assembly PS60HC or PS60HK and in the Radar sensor type
series VEGAPULS PS61/62/63. CI***D*** the electronic assembly PS60HS is used.
The enclosure may be optionally fitted with the control and display module “A/B module” or
“PLICSCOM” for either parameterization or visualization.
Type code
VEGAPULS
PS 61.
Approval
CI
IECEx Ex ia IIC T6
Version/Material/Process temperature
A with encapsulated horn antenna
Process connection/Material
Threads, Clamps, Bolting (only metal industry types, 316L)
Electronics
H 4...20mA HART®
D 4...20mA HART® with sensitive electronics
P Profibus PA
L Profibus PA with sensitive electronics
F Foundation Fieldbus
K Foundation Fieldbus with sensitive electronics
Housing/Protection
K Plastic/IP66/IP67
A Aluminium/IP66/IP67
3 Aluminium/IP68
D Aluminium double chamber/IP66/IP67
4 Aluminium double chamber/IP68
V Stainless steel 316L/IP66/IP67
5 Stainless steel 316L/IP68
Cable entry/Plug connection
M M20x1.5/without
N ½NPT/without
Indicating-adjustment module (Plicscom)
X without
A top mounted
PS61.
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VEGAPULS
PS 62.
Approval
CI
IECEx Ex ia IIC T6
Version/Material
* horn antennas, standpipe, parabolic antenna (only metal industry types,
316L)
Process connection/Material
Threads, Flanges, swivelling (only metal industry types, 316L)
Seal/Process temperature
2 Viton/-40...130°C
3 Kalrez 6375/-20...130ºC
4 Viton/-40...200°C with temperature adapter
5 Kalrez 6375/-20...200°C w. temperature adapter
Electronics
H 4...20mA HART®
D 4...20mA HART® with sensitive electronics
P Profibus PA
L Profibus PA with sensitive electronics
F Foundation Fieldbus
K Foundation Fieldbus with sensitive electronics
Housing/Protection
K Plastic/IP66/IP67
A Aluminium/IP66/IP67
3 Aluminium/IP68
D Aluminium double chamber/IP66/IP67
4 Aluminium double chamber/IP68
V Stainless steel 316L/IP66/IP67
5 Stainless steel 316L/IP68
Cable entry/Plug connection
M M20x1.5/without
N ½NPT/without
Indicating-adjustment module (Plicscom)
X
A
PS62.
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VEGAPULS
PS 63.
Approval
CI
IECEx Ex ia IIC T6
Version/Material/Process temperature
* with encapsulated horn antennas
Process connection/Material
Tri-Clamps, Bolting, Flanges, Hyg. connections, Tuchenhagen,
Varivent, Neumo biocontrol L (only metal industry types, 316L)
Electronics
H 4...20mA HART®
D 4...20mA HART® with sensitive electronics
P Profibus PA
L Profibus PA with sensitive electronics
F Foundation Fieldbus
K Foundation Fieldbus with sensitive electronics
Housing/Protection
K Plastic/IP66/IP67
A Aluminium/IP66/IP67
3 Aluminium/IP68
D Aluminium double chamber/IP66/IP67
4 Aluminium double chamber/IP68
V Stainless steel 316L/IP66/IP67
5 Stainless steel 316L/IP68
Cable entry/Plug connection
M M20x1.5/without
N ½NPT/without
Indicating-adjustment module (Plicscom)
X
A
PS63.
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VEGAPULS
PS 65.
Approval
CI
IECEx Ex ia IIC T6
Version/Material/Process temperature
* Rod antennas, PTFE
Process connection/Material
Threads, Flange (only metal industry types, 316L)
Electronics
H 4...20mA HART®
P Profibus PA
F Foundation Fieldbus
Housing/Protection
K Plastic/IP66/IP67
A Aluminium/IP66/IP67
3 Aluminium/IP68
D Aluminium double chamber/IP66/IP67
4 Aluminium double chamber/IP68
V Stainless steel 316L/IP66/IP67
5 Stainless steel 316L/IP68
Cable entry/Plug connection
M M20x1.5/without
N ½NPT/without
Indicating-adjustment module (Plicscom)
X
A
PS65.
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VEGAPULS
PS 66.
Approval
CI
IECEx Ex ia IIC T6
Version/Material
* horn antennas, standpipe (only metal industry types, 316L)
Process connection/Material
Flanges (only metal industry types, 316L)
Seal/Process temperature
2 Viton/-40...150°C
3 Kalrez 6375/-20...150°C
G Graphite and ceramic -60...250°C
H Graphite and ceramic -60...400°C
Electronics
H 4...20mA HART®
P Profibus PA
F Foundation Fieldbus
Housing/Protection
K Plastic/IP66/IP67
A Aluminium/IP66/IP67
3 Aluminium/IP68
D Aluminium double chamber/IP66/IP67
4 Aluminium double chamber/IP68
V Stainless steel 316L/IP66/IP67
5 Stainless steel 316L/IP68
Cable entry/Plug connection
M M20x1.5/without
N ½NPT/without
Indicating-adjustment module (PLICSCOM)
X
A
PS66.
For the relationship between the temperature class and the maximum permissible temperature
at the sensor and the maximum permissible ambient temperature for the electronic system,
reference is made to the following table.
Radar-sensors type series VEGAPULS PS6*.CI***H***
temperature class
temperature at the sensor
T6
-60 ... + 85 °C
T5
-60 ... + 100 °C
T4*
-60 ... +135 °C
T3*
-60 ... +200 °C
T2*
-60 ... +300 °C
T1*
-60 ... +400 °C
*from 130 °C with temperature distance piece
ambient temperature for the
electronic system
-40 ... +55 °C
-40 ... +70 °C
-40 ... +85 °C
-40 ... +85 °C
-40 ... +85 °C
-40 ... +85 °C
When the sensors of the VEGAPULS PS6*.*** are operated with higher temperatures than
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indicated in the table above, it shall be guaranteed by suitable measures that no ignition
hazard is caused by such hot surfaces. In this case the temperature at the electronics housing
shall not exceed the respective values of the table above.
For the permissible operating temperatures and pressures, reference shall be made to the
specifications provided by the manufacturer.
Radar-sensors type series VEGAPULS PS61/62/63.CI***D***
temperature class
temperature at the sensor
T5
-60 ... +100 °C
T4*
-60 ... +135 °C
T3, T2, T1*
-60 ... +200 °C
*from 130 °C with temperature distance piece
ambient temperature for the electronic system
-40 ... +45 °C
-40 ... +80 °C
-40 ... +85 °C
When the sensors of the VEGAPULS PS6*.*** are operated with higher temperatures than
indicated in the table above, it shall be guaranteed by suitable measures that no ignition
hazard is caused by such hot surfaces. In this case the temperature at the electronics housing
shall not exceed the respective values of the table above.
For the permissible operating temperatures and pressures, reference shall be made to the
specifications provided by the manufacturer.
Electrical data
Supply and signal circuit
(terminals 1 [+], 2 [-] in the
compartment,
for the 2-cell enclosure
version in the terminal compartment)
Type of protection Intrinsic Safety Ex ia IIC
For connection to a certified intrinsically safe
circuit.
Maximum values:
Ui = 30 V
Ii = 131 mA
Pi = 983 mW
Ci negligibly low or in the version VEGAPULS
PS6*.CI***H/D3/4/5*** Ci’core/core = 58 pF/m,
Ci’core/screen = 270 pF/m
Li negligibly low or in the version VEGAPULS
PS6*.CI***H/D3/4/5*** Li’ = 55 µH/m
Control and display circuit
(terminals Nos. 5,6,7,8 in the
electronics compartment or plug
connector for the 2-cell enclosure
version)
Type of protection Intrinsic Safety Ex ia IIC
For connection to the intrinsically safe
supply and signal circuit of the corresponding
external VEGA display unit VEGADIS61
(IECEx PTB 06.0048 X).
The rules for interconnection of intrinsically
safe circuits between the radar sensors, type
series VEGAPULS and the external
VEGADIS61 display unit are complied with if
the total inductance and capacitance of the
connecting line between radar sensors, type
series VEGAPULS and the external
VEGADIS61 display unit (Lcable = 100 µH and
Ccable = 2.8 µF) is not exceeded.
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A control and display module (A/B module or
PLICSCOM) installed in the radar sensors,
type series VEGAPULS and a connected
VEGACONNECT3 have been considered.
Communication circuit
(I²C-bus socket in the electronics
compartment, additionally for the
2-cell-enclosure version in the terminal
compartment)
Type of protection Intrinsic Safety Ex ia IIC
For connection to the intrinsically safe
signal circuit of a VEGA interface converter
VEGACONNECT3.
Control and display module circuit
(spring contacts in the electronics
compartment, additionally
for the 2-cell-enclosure version in the
operating terminal compartment)
Type of protection Intrinsic Safety Ex ia IIC
For connection to the VEGA control and
display module (A/B module or PLICSCOM)
With the 2-cell-enclosure version the
and display module may either be fitted in the
electronics compartment or in the terminal
compartment.
The metal elements of the radar sensors are electrically connected to the earth terminals.
The intrinsically safe circuits are safely electrically isolated from elements that may be earthed.
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