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10 Diagnostics and service
VEGAFLEX 82 • 4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire
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10 Diagnostics and service
10.1 Maintenance
If the device is used correctly, no maintenance is required in normal
operation.
When used in safety-instrumented systems (SIS), the safety function
must be carried out on the instrument in regular time intervals by
means of a proof test.
Hence possible undetected, dangerous failure can be identied.
The operator's responsibility to select the kind of test. The time inter-
vals depend on the used PFD
AVG
.
During the function test, the safety function must be treated as unsafe.
Keep in mind that the function test inuences downstream connected
devices.
If one of the tests proves negative, the entire measuring system must
be switched out of service and the process held in a safe state by
means of other measures.
You can nd detailed information on the proof test in the Safety
Manual (SIL).
10.2 Diagnosis memory
The instrument has several memories which are available for diagno-
sis purposes. The data remain even with voltage interruption.
Up to 100,000 measured values can be stored in the sensor in a ring
memory. Each entry contains date/time as well as the respective
measured value. Storable values are for example:
•
Distance
•
Filling height
•
Percentage value
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Lin. percent
•
Scaled
•
Current value
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Meas. reliability
•
Electronics temperature
When the instrument is shipped, the measured value memory is
active and stores distance, measurement certainty and electronics
temperature every 3 minutes.
In "Extended adjustment" you can select the respective measured
values.
The requested values and recording conditions are set via a PC with
PACTware/DTM or the control system with EDD. Data are thus read
out and also reset.
Up to 500 events are automatically stored with a time stamp in the
sensor (non-deletable). Each entry contains date/time, event type,
event description and value. Event types are for example:
•
Modication of a parameter
Measured value memory
Event memory