Operating Instructions External radio unit for connection to HART sensors, optionally with battery housing/solar module PLICSMOBILE LTE Mobile network unit PLICSMOBILE T81 Battery housing PLICSMOBILE B81 Solar panel PLICSMOBILE S81 Document ID: 66083
Contents Contents About this document................................................................................................................ 4 1.1 Function............................................................................................................................ 4 1.2 Target group...................................................................................................................... 4 1.3 Symbols used...................................................................
Contents 9 Dismount................................................................................................................................. 40 9.1 Dismounting steps.......................................................................................................... 40 9.2 Disposal.......................................................................................................................... 40 10 Certificates and approvals...........................................................
1 About this document 1 About this document 1.1 Function 1.2 Target group 1.3 Symbols used This instruction provides all the information you need for mounting, connection and setup as well as important instructions for maintenance, fault rectification, the exchange of parts and the safety of the user. Please read this information before putting the instrument into operation and keep this manual accessible in the immediate vicinity of the device.
2 For your safety 2 2.1 For your safety Authorised personnel All operations described in this documentation must be carried out only by trained, qualified personnel authorised by the plant operator. During work on and with the device, the required personal protective equipment must always be worn. 2.2 Appropriate use The PLICSMOBILE T81 is an external radio unit and is used for the transmission of measured values and for remote parameterization.
2 For your safety To avoid any danger, the safety approval markings and safety tips on the device must also be observed. 2.5 EU conformity The device fulfils the legal requirements of the applicable EU directives. By affixing the CE marking, we confirm the conformity of the instrument with these directives. The EU conformity declaration can be found on our homepage.
3 Product description 3 Scope of delivery 3.
3 Product description • • Documents and software Number code for Bluetooth access Manufacturer information Move to " www.vega.com" and enter in the search field the serial number of your instrument.
3 Product description 3.3 Adjustment 3.4 Packaging, transport and storage The device is adjusted via a PC with PACTware and the corresponding DTM or via smartphone/tablet with the VEGA Tools app. The connection is made via the Bluetooth interface integrated in PLICSMOBILE T81. Packaging Your instrument was protected by packaging during transport. Its capacity to handle normal loads during transport is assured by a test based on ISO 4180.
4 Mounting 4 Mounting options Ambient conditions Mounting 4.1 General instructions In the standard version, the PLICSMOBILE T81 is designed for wall mounting. Mounting adapters for carrier rail mounting (top hat rail 35 x 7.5 according to DIN EN 50022/60715) as well as for tube mounting are optionally available. The instrument is suitable for standard and extended ambient conditions acc. to DIN/EN/IEC/ANSI/ISA/UL/CSA 61010-1. It can be used indoors as well as outdoors.
4 Mounting 4.2 Installation procedure The PLICSMOBILE T81 for wall mounting is supplied with a mounting base for screw mounting. → Fasten the instrument with four appropriate screws (not included in the delivery) according to the following illustration. 12 mm (0.47") 7 mm (0.28") Wall mounting 62 mm (2.44") 85 mm (3.35") Fig. 2: PLICSMOBILE T81 for wall mounting, bottom view of mounting plate.
4 Mounting Tube mounting The PLICSMOBILE T81 for tube mounting is supplied with a measuring instrument holder and four hexagon socket screws M5 x 12 as unassembled mounting accessory. → Mount the measuring instrument holder according to the following illustration to the socket of PLICSMOBILE T81. Then you can fasten the instrument with the bent strap to your tube. 3 1 2 Fig.
5 Connecting to power supply 5 Safety instructions Connecting to power supply 5.1 Preparing the connection Always keep in mind the following safety instructions: • • The electrical connection must only be carried out by trained, qualified personnel authorised by the plant operator. If overvoltage surges are expected, overvoltage arresters should be installed. Warning: Connect only in the complete absence of line voltage.
5 Connecting to power supply Separate voltage supply for sensor and PLICSMOBILE HART resistor with common power supply HART resistor with separate power supply With this version, the PLICSMOBILE T81 and a 4 … 20 mA/HART sensors are each powered via a separate power supply. Here, the measured values can be transmitted via radio communication and the 4 … 20 mA HART signal of the sensor is available in parallel for processing, e.g. via a PLC. 5.
5 Connecting to power supply 1. Connect the colour coded wire ends to the respective sensor terminals, as described in the wiring plan and the operating instructions of the sensor. 2. Isolate unused wires, depending on connection type and cable version 3. Connect the shielding to the internal ground terminal, connect the external ground terminal to the housing with potential equalisation 4. Tighten the compression nut of the cable entry gland. The seal ring must completely encircle the cable 5.
5 Connecting to power supply 9. Connect the shielding to the internal ground terminal, connect the external ground terminal to potential equalisation 10. Tighten the compression nut of the cable entry gland. The seal ring must completely encircle the cable 11. Screw the housing lid back on The electrical connection is finished. 5.6 Wiring diagram PLICSMOBILE T81 with power supply Connection plics® sensor 3 PLICSMOBILE T81 4...
5 Connecting to power supply Connection of sensor via VEGABOX 03 3 PLICSMOBILE T81 6 5 4 3 2 1 SIM Status Send +1 Off On 2 2- 3 5 4 6 7 1 Fig.
5 Connecting to power supply Note: If multiple sensors are connected, they are connected in parallel. The sensors must first be set to HART Multidrop mode with individual HART addresses and " fix current (4 mA)" Connection assignment, sensor connection cable If you want to assemble the optionally available sensor connection cable by yourself, you can find here the connection assignment. A 5-pole M12 cable connector with A coding is used as plug connection. The max. cable length is 500 m.
5 Connecting to power supply 5.7 Wiring diagram PLICSMOBILE T81 with external power supply Connection plics®-Sensor with HART resistor 3 6 PLICSMOBILE T81 -+ 4...20mA SIM Status Send +1 Off +1 On 2- 3 2 1 4 2- 5 6 7 8 5 7 Fig. 10: Connection of the voltage supply 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Power supply PLICSMOBILE Sensor connection cable HART sensor from the plics® series Black cable Blue cable Voltage supply, sensor (e.g.
5 Connecting to power supply Connection plics®-Sensor without HART resistor 3 6 PLICSMOBILE T81 -+ 4...20mA SIM Status Send +1 2- 3 Off +1 On 2 4 2- 5 6 7 8 5 7 1 Fig. 11: Connection of the voltage supply 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Power supply PLICSMOBILE Sensor connection cable HART sensor from the plics® series White cable Black cable Voltage supply, sensor (e.g. PLC) Unused cores to be insulated Note: The unused cores of the sensor connection cable must be insulated.
5 Connecting to power supply Connection PLICSMOBILE B81/S81 5.8 Wiring plan PLICSMOBILE B81/S81 On Off Output PLICSMOBILE B81 PUSH AND TWIST os + 4 5- 6 +- 4 e Twist pe Cl O Solar panel input n PUSH AND TWIST 5 SIM Status Output +1 2- 3 Send 1 2 3 +1 Off On 2- 3 Fig.
6 Battery operation and power saving mode 6 6.1 Battery operation and power saving mode Battery/accumulator operation If no mains voltage is available, PLICSMOBILE T81 can be also powered with batteries. For this purpose, we recommend using PLICSMOBILE B81. This battery housing can be either ordered or equipped with chargeable accumulators or not rechargeable Lithium batteries. As an alternative, an external battery/accumulator can be connected via the voltage supply terminals.
6 Battery operation and power saving mode Connection Insert batteries The battery cable joins PLICSMOBILE B81 with PLICSMOBILE T81. It is available with 5/10/25 m length. Connect the cable as shown in the wiring plan. Make sure that the terminals of both instruments are connected 1 : 1 via this cable. 1. Make sure that the switch on the upper side of the cover is set to "OFF" 2. Unscrew the central fixing screw, e.g. with a coin. Then you can remove the battery cover. 3.
6 Battery operation and power saving mode 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Fig. 13: Tube mounting PLICSMOBILE with solar module 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Orientation Orient the solar module in such a way that in sunless seasons its position is ideal to the sun and maximum efficiency is achieved. Because in these seasons, the sun is very low, a steep installation angle (approx. 60 - 75 degrees) is recommended so that the sunrays reach the module at right angles.
6 Battery operation and power saving mode Connection The solar cable combines PLICSMOBILE B81 with the solar panel PLICSMOBILE S81. It is available in the lengths 5/10/25 m. Connect the cable as shown in the wiring plan. Caution: Make sure that the two cores of the connection cable are energized when the solar module is already connected and not covered. Avoid a short circuit during mounting and connection. Also pay attention to this when shortening the cable, if that should be necessary. 6.
6 Battery operation and power saving mode Note: Due to the nature of the system, each battery and accumulator has a self-discharge which can vary considerably dependent on the type. This is very important for the calculation of the required capacitance. In the listed examples, this self-discharge is not taken into accunt. The available capacitance depends also considerably from the temperature. The specifications refer to a temperature of 20 °C (68 °F).
6 Battery operation and power saving mode tion changes on PLICSMOBILE T81 as well as the sensor can thus be carried out remotely from any PC with PACTware via GPRS. Power saving mode In this mode, the integrated radio module as well as the sensors connected to PLICSMOBILE T81 are switched on automatically when the time-controlled transmission of a message is pending. After the measured value is recorded, the log-in into the mobile network is carried out and the measured value is transmitted.
7 Setup 7 Setup requirements Setup 7.1 Adjustment system The connection for configuring the PLICSMOBILE T81 is established via Bluetooth. A PC with PACTware and corresponding DTM is required for commissioning. In addition, the Bluetooth 5.0 interface is required. Alternatively, the VEGA Tools app for smartphones or tablets (iOS or Android) can be used. An activated SIM card (Mini-SIM) with data transmission option must be used in PLICSMOBILE T81.
7 Setup 7.3 Access protection The protection against unauthorized access to the PLICSMOBILE T81 is set up on two steps. The first step is controlling the general access to the instrument via Bluetooth or the network. After this step, reading out the parameters is always possible. The second step is controlling the access to parameters, here the change of the instrument settings can be blocked.
7 Setup Access protection, parameterization With parameter protection activated, the modification of device parameters is blocked. By entering a numerical device code (four digits), the device is temporarily unlocked for a parameter change. After 60 minutes without any adjustments being made, the instrument is locked again automatically. Parameter protection is deactivated by default. Unlock codes The accompanying documents contain additional unlock codes apart from the access codes.
7 Setup Connecting via Bluetooth Make sure that the Bluetooth switch on the electronics module of PLICSMOBILE T81 is set to "On" and the Bluetooth USB adapter is inserted on the PC. Start the project assistant in PACTware; the Bluetooth interface, the PLICSMOBILE T81 and the connected sensors should then be found and displayed in the project window. Authenticate For the first connection, the DTM and PLICSMOBILE must authenticate each other.
7 Setup Fig. 15: Instrument list By selecting the respective list entry, either the parameter adjustment of PLICSMOBILE or the connected sensors can be carried out. During the parameter adjustment of the sensors, PLICSMOBILE acts as a gateway and transmits the respective commands via HART communication to the sensors. Now carry out the parameter adjustment of PLICSMOBILE T81 and the connected sensors via the respective adjustment menu.
7 Setup 7.6 Mobile network and SIM card An activated SIM card (Mini-SIM format) with data transmission option is required for setup. Information: The SIM card is not included in the standard scope of delivery of the device. For operation, the VEGA identification card or alternatively an own activated SIM card is required. VEGA identification card To make the measured value transmission and remote maintenance as easy as possible, VEGA offers the service package " User fee identification card".
7 Setup Caution: The PLICSMOBILE T81 must be disconnected from voltage when inserting the SIM card. Keep ESD protection in mind when handling the SIM card. Electrostatic discharges can damage the SIM card or the PLICSMOBILE. d -Car SIM Fig. 17: Insert Mini-SIM card Activate SIM card To avoid misuse, the SIM card is generally locked by a PIN. To ensure that PLICSMOBILE can contact these locked SIM cards, first of all the PIN must be entered.
7 Setup The following operating conditions are signalled via the blue LED (Bluetooth status indication): • • • LED does not light: Bluetooth switched off or power saving mode active Unsteady flashing (long OFF/short ON): Bluetooth switched on Permanent light: Bluetooth connection is active Information: When the PLICSMOBILE T81 is in power saving mode, the LED status indicators are inactive.
7 Setup Fig. 18: Entering the Internet access data Measured value transmis- The measured values can be transmitted optionally in the following sion ways: • • • Via integrated mail client to any e-mail address Via SMS to any mobile phone Via https to the VEGA Inventory System Under the DTM menu item " Event list" there is a convenient assistant for setting up measured value transmission. The measured values can be transmitted at individually definable times or intervals.
7 Setup Fig. 19: Input of the e-mail access data For measured value transmission via SMS, no additional access data are required because all needed information is already available via the mobile phone contract. VEGA Inventory System For the configuration, only the URL or the IP address of the Inventory server are required. When hosting is carried out through VEGA, the server is contacted via the URL: " data-vis.vega.com".
8 Diagnostics and servicing 8 Maintenance Cleaning Diagnostics and servicing 8.1 Maintenance If the device is used properly, no special maintenance is required in normal operation. The cleaning helps that the type label and markings on the instrument are visible. Take note of the following: • • Use only cleaning agents which do not corrode the housings, type label and seals Use only cleaning methods corresponding to the housing protection rating 8.
8 Diagnostics and servicing Error Cause Rectification E013 Sensor signals error, no valid measured value Check sensor parameter adjustment E030 Sensor in boot phase Check sensor parameter adjustment E034 EEPROM CRC error Switch the instrument off and on E035 ROM CRC error E036 Instrument software not executable (during software update and after failed update) E042 Hardware error with self- Send instrument for repair check E053 Sensor measuring range Communication error: Check sensor is no
9 Dismount 9 Dismount 9.1 Dismounting steps 9.2 Disposal Take note of chapters " Mounting" and " Connecting to voltage supply" and carry out the listed steps in reverse order. The device is made of recyclable materials. For this reason, it should be disposed of by a specialist recycling company. Observe the applicable national regulations. Battery/accumulator recycling Note: The disposal is subject to the EU directive on batteries and accumulators.
10 Certificates and approvals 10 Certificates and approvals 10.1 Radio license for Europe The instrument was tested according to the latest issues of the following harmonized standards: • • • • • EN 300328 EN 301511 EN 301908-1 EN 301908-2 EN 300440 It is hence approved for use inside closed vessels in countries of the EU and EFTA. 10.2 Radio license for USA This approval is only valid for USA.
10 Certificates and approvals 10.3 Radio license for Canada This approval is only valid for Canada. Hence the following texts are only available in the English/French language: This device complies with Industry Canada's license-exempt RSS standard(s).
11 Supplement 11 Supplement 11.1 Technical data PLICSMOBILE T81 Note for approved instruments The technical data in the respective safety instructions are valid for approved instruments (e.g. with Ex approval). In some cases, these data can differ from the data listed herein. All approval documents can be downloaded from our homepage.
11 Supplement Sensor input Number of sensors up to 15 x HART sensors Current limitation approx. 80 mA Terminal voltage approx.
11 Supplement ƲƲ Material cable cover ƲƲ Colour Ambient conditions Ambient temperature Storage and transport temperature Mechanical environmental conditions Sinusoidal vibrations PUR Black (blue with Ex version) -25 … +60 °C (-13 … +140 °F) -25 … +80 °C (-13 … +176 °F) ƲƲ Wall mounting Class 4M8 acc. to IEC 60271-3-4 Shock resistance Class 6M4 acc. to IEC 60271-3-6 ƲƲ Tube mounting Electrical protective measures Protection rating Overvoltage category (IEC 61010-1) Class 4M5 acc.
11 Supplement 11.2 Technical data PLICSMOBILE B81 General data PLICSMOBILE B81 Materials ƲƲ Aluminium housing Aluminium die-casting ƲƲ Sealing, cable gland NBR ƲƲ Cable gland ƲƲ Blind plug, cable gland PA PA ƲƲ Seal between housing and housing lid Silicone SI 850 R, NBR silicone-free ƲƲ Ground terminal 316L ƲƲ Aluminium housing approx. 1.66 kg (3.
11 Supplement ƲƲ Material cable cover ƲƲ Colour PUR Black Ambient conditions PLICSMOBILE B81 8) Ambient temperature NiMH accumulator ƲƲ Ambient temperature (discharging) ƲƲ Charging temperature Ambient temperature Lithium battery -20… +60 °C (-4 … +140 °F) 0 … +45 °C (+32 … +113 °F) 9) ƲƲ Ambient temperature -40… +85 °C (-40 … +185 °F) ƲƲ With wall mounting Class 4M6 Vibration resistance acc.
11 Supplement 11.3 Technical data PLICSMOBILE S81 PLICSMOBILE S81 Solar module ƲƲ Power 20 W ƲƲ Voltage with maximum output 17.2 V DC ƲƲ Max. open circuit voltage ƲƲ Current with maximum output ƲƲ Max. shortcircuit current ƲƲ Weight Ambient temperature 21.5 V DC 1.16 A 1.25 A 2.2 kg (4.8 lbs) -40 … +85 °C (-40 … +185 °F) Protection rating IP67 11) 11.4 Dimensions ~ 110 mm (4.33") ~ 213 mm (8.36") 5 mm (0.20") ø 60 mm (2.36") 85 mm (3.35") 16 mm (0.63") 113 mm (4.44") ø 79 mm (3.
11 Supplement 7,5 mm (0.29") 25 mm (0.98") 35 mm (1.38") 107 mm (4.22") ø 110 mm (4.33") 57 mm (2.24") 83,5 mm (3.29") 57 mm (2.24") 62 mm (2.44") 145 mm (5.71") ø 6,9 mm (0.27") 70 mm (2.76") 61,5 mm (2.42") 127 mm (5.00") 66083-EN-210527 Fig.
530 mm (20.87") 720 mm (28.35") 11 Supplement 110 mm (4.33") 300 mm (11.81") 30 mm (1.18") 25 mm (0.98") Fig.
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INDEX INDEX A Access data 35, 36 Access number 35 Access Point Name (APN) 35 Accumulator 8, 22 Accumulator capacity 25 Adjustment 30 Application area 8 B Battery 8, 22 Battery capacity 25 Battery chamber 22 Bluetooth 27, 28 Bluetooth interface 30 Bluetooth USB adapter 30 C Cable ––Grounding 13 ––Shielding 13 Causes of malfunction 38 Connection procedure 15 Connection technology 15 CSD 33, 34 D Data block rounding 33 Dial-Out 33 Dial-up connection 33 Documentation 7 DTM 8, 28, 30 ––DTM Collection 30
INDEX SIM card 33, 34 SMS 8 Software update 30 Solar module 23 Standby 25 Status indications 34 T Tank calculation 30 Tube holder 24 Type label 7 V 66083-EN-210527 VEGA identification card 33 VEGA Inventory System 8 Visualization 8 VMI 8 Voltage supply 8, 14 PLICSMOBILE LTE • Mobile network unit PLICSMOBILE T81 53
Notes 66083-EN-210527 54 PLICSMOBILE LTE • Mobile network unit PLICSMOBILE T81
66083-EN-210527 Notes PLICSMOBILE LTE • Mobile network unit PLICSMOBILE T81 55
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