Operating Instructions

VEGADIS 175

Document ID:
24386

Indication
and adjustment
Contents

Contents
1 About this document
1.1 Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.2 Target group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.3 Symbolism used. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2 For your safety

2.1 Authorised personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5
2.2 Appropriate use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5
2.3 Warning about incorrect use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5
2.4 General safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5
2.5 Safety label on the instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5
2.6 CE conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5
2.7 Environmental instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 6

3 Product description
3.1 Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 7
3.2 Principle of operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 7
3.3 Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 7
3.4 Packaging, transport and storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 7

4 Mounting
4.1 General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4.2 Mounting preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4.3 Mounting steps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

5 Connect to the signal circuit

5.1 Preparing the connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
5.2 Wiring plan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

6 Setup
6.1 Indication and adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
6.2 Indication scaling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
6.3 Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

7 Maintenance and fault rectification

7.1 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
7.2 Remove interferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
7.3 Instrument repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

8 Dismounting
8.1 Dismounting steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
8.2 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

9 Supplement
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9.1 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

9.2 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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1 About this document

1 About this document

1.1 Function
This operating instructions manual provides all the information you
need for mounting, connection and setup as well as important
instructions for maintenance and fault rectification. Please read this
information before putting the instrument into operation and keep this
manual accessible in the immediate vicinity of the device.

1.2 Target group

This operating instructions manual is directed to trained qualified
personnel. The contents of this manual should be made available to
these personnel and put into practice by them.

1.3 Symbolism used

Information, tip, note
This symbol indicates helpful additional information.

Caution: If this warning is ignored, faults or malfunctions can

result.
Warning: If this warning is ignored, injury to persons and/or serious
damage to the instrument can result.
Danger: If this warning is ignored, serious injury to persons and/or
destruction of the instrument can result.

Ex applications
This symbol indicates special instructions for Ex applications.

l List
The dot set in front indicates a list with no implied sequence.

à Action
This arrow indicates a single action.

1 Sequence
Numbers set in front indicate successive steps in a procedure.

Battery disposal
This symbol characterizes the special information for disposal of
batteries and accumulators.
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 2 For your safety

2 For your safety

2.1 Authorised personnel
All operations described in this operating instructions manual must be
carried out only by trained specialist 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

VEGADIS 175 is a digital indicating instrument for 4 … 20 mA circuits.

2.3 Warning about incorrect use

Inappropriate or incorrect use of the instrument can give rise to
application-specific hazards, e.g. vessel overfill or damage to system
components through incorrect mounting or adjustment.

2.4 General safety instructions

This is a high-tech instrument requiring the strict observance of
standard regulations and guidelines. The user must take note of the
safety instructions in this operating instructions manual, the country-
specific installation standards as well as all prevailing safety
regulations and accident prevention rules.
The instrument must only be operated in a technically flawless and
reliable condition. The operator is responsible for trouble-free
operation of the instrument.
During the entire duration of use, the user is obliged to determine the
compliance of the necessary occupational safety measures with the
current valid rules and regulations and also take note of new
regulations.

2.5 Safety label on the instrument

The safety approval markings and safety tips on the device must be
observed.

2.6 CE conformity
The device fulfills the legal requirements of the applicable EC
guidelines. By affixing the CE marking, we confirm successful testing
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of the product.

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2 For your safety

The instrument is designed for use in an industrial environment.

Nevertheless, electromagnetic interference from electrical conductors
and radiated emissions must be taken into account, as is usual with a
class A instrument according to EN 61326-1. If the instrument is used
in a different environment, its electromagnetic compatibility with other
devices must be ensured by suitable measures.

2.7 Environmental instructions

Protection of the environment is one of our most important duties. That
is why we have introduced an environment management system with
the goal of continuously improving company environmental protection.
The environment management system is certified according to DIN
EN ISO 14001.
Please help us fulfil this obligation by observing the environmental
instructions in this manual:
l Chapter "Packaging, transport and storage"
l Chapter "Disposal"

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 3 Product description

3 Product description
3.1 Structure
Scope of delivery The scope of delivery encompasses:

l Digital indicating instrument VEGADIS 175

l Documentation
- this operating instructions manual
- Ex specific safety instructions (with Ex versions), if necessary
further certificates

3.2 Principle of operation

Application area VEGADIS 175 is a digital indicating instrument for measured value
indication in 4 … 20 mA circuits. The measured value is displayed via
the LC display, the digital indication can be scaled. The instrument is
suitabe for front panel mounting.

Voltage supply VEGADIS 175 is looped directly into the 4 … 20 mA circuits and
requires no separate external energy. Connection is carried out via
screw terminals in the housing.

3.3 Operation
Adjustment is carried out via keys in the front plate of the instrument.

3.4 Packaging, transport and storage

Packaging Your instrument was protected by packaging during transport. Its
capacity to handle normal loads during transport is assured by a test
according to DIN EN 24180.
The packaging of standard instruments consists of environment-
friendly, recyclable cardboard. For special versions, PE foam or PE foil
is also used. Dispose of the packaging material via specialised
recycling companies.

Transport Transport must be carried out under consideration of the notes on the
transport packaging. Nonobservance of these instructions can cause
damage to the device.

Transport inspection The delivery must be checked for completeness and possible transit
damage immediately at receipt. Ascertained transit damage or
concealed defects must be appropriately dealt with.
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Storage Up to the time of installation, the packages must be left closed and
stored according to the orientation and storage markings on the
outside.

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3 Product description

Unless otherwise indicated, the packages must be stored only under

the following conditions:
l Not in the open
l Dry and dust free
l Not exposed to corrosive media
l Protected against solar radiation
l Avoiding mechanical shock and vibration

Storage and transport l Storage and transport temperature see chapter "Supplement -
temperature Technical data - Ambient conditions"
l Relative humidity 20 … 85 %

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 4 Mounting

4 Mounting
4.1 General instructions
Mounting location Make sure that there are no vibrations in the mounting place.

Heat effect Protect your instrument against heat, e.g. by other instruments
mounted too close

4.2 Mounting preparations

Required tools:
l Screwdriver for recessed head screws size 2

4.3 Mounting steps

Proceed as follows:
1 Prepare panel cut-out 45 + 0.6 x 92 + 0.8 mm according to
DIN 43700 in compliance with the illustration

(1 49/64")
45 mm
92mm (3 5/ ")
92 mm (3 5/88")

2 Insert the instrument with seal from the front into the cut opening
3 Press the fixing cramps into the respective gaps, hold the
instrument horizontally
4 Tighten the screws of the fixing clasps evenly with a screwdriver
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5 Connect to the signal circuit

5 Connect to the signal circuit

5.1 Preparing the connection
Note safety instructions Always keep in mind the following safety instructions:

l Connect only in the complete absence of line voltage

Take note of sa- In hazardous areas you must take note of the respective regulations,
fety instructions conformity and type approval certificates of the sensors and power
for Ex applica- supply units.
tions

5.2 Wiring plan

Terminal assignment

1234 1

Fig. 2: Terminal assignment VEGADIS 175

1 Measuring signal

Terminal Polarity Function

number
1 + Input measuring signal
4 … 20 mA
2 Internally bridged with terminal Connection terminal for
4 additional instrumentation
3 - Input measuring signal
4 … 20 mA
4 Internally bridged with terminal Connection terminal for
2 additional instrumentation
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 5 Connect to the signal circuit

Connection to active
sensors 2

1 2 3 4

+
1
–

Fig. 3: Wiring plan VEGADIS 175 to active sensors

1 To the sensor
2 Internal bridge

Connection to passive
sensors
3

1 2 3 4
–
2
+ +
1
–

Fig. 4: Wiring plan VEGADIS 175 to passive sensors

1 To the sensor
2 To power supply or the processing system
3 Internal bridge
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6 Setup

6 Setup
6.1 Indication and adjustment
Indicating and adjust-
ment elements

OK
VEGADIS 175

3 2

Fig. 5: Adjustment elements of VEGADIS 175

1 LC display
2 Adjustment key
3 Selection keys

LC display
l Actual measured value (during operation)
l Adjustment values (in the parameter adjustment)
l Dialogue text (in the parameter adjustment)
Adjustment key
l Access to the programming menu
l Selection of adjustment functions within the function group
l Saving of entered data
Selection keys
l Selection of function groups within the menu
l Adjustment of parameters and numerical values (by keeping the
keys permanently pressed, the figures on the display change with
increasing speed)
l When you press the "+/-" key during indication mode, the actual
loop current is displayed
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Adjustment system

OK
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3 ++ - -
OK OK
7 OK > 3s
4
++ -
OK
1
6 2

5 OK > 3s

4 ++ -

Fig. 6: Adjustment system of VEGADIS 175

1 Access to the adjustment menu

2 Selection of adjustment functions
3 Adjustment of parameters in the editing mode (enter/select data
with "+" or "- " and accept with "OK")
4 Return from the editing mode or the adjustment function in a
function group. By pressing the "+" or "- " keys simultaneously
several times, you reach home position (indication mode).
Beforehand you are asked if the data entered up to that point
should be saved.
5 Direct return to the home position (indication mode). Beforehand
you are asked if the data entered up to that point should be saved.
6 Enquiry of the data memory
7 Select "Yes/No" with the "+" or "- " key and confirm with "OK"

Adjustment parameter The following chart shows the adjustment parameters:

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6 Setup

Parameter Meaning Adjustment options Factory

settings
dI dP Decimal point: Positions Selection range: 0 up to 4 9999.9
after the comma of the positions after the deci-
numerical indication mal point
dI Lo Indication value 0 % to Value range -19999 up to 0.0
the loop current 4 mA 99999
dI HI Indication value 100 % of Value range -19999 up to 100.0
loop current 20 mA 99999
oFFSt Offset: Signal offset for Value range -19999 up to 0.0
adaptation of the measu- 32567
red value indication
CodE User code: adjustment Value range 0 to 9999. 0
code individually adjus- Note: No user code is
table by the user. An active with 0.
already assigned user
code can be modified
only if the previous code
for instrument activation
is released. Then the
new code can be modi-
fied.

6.2 Indication scaling

Decimal point 1 Push the "OK" key longer than three seconds to get to the
adjustment menu. The display shows: "dI dP"
2 Move the decimal point to the requested position by using the "+/
–" keys
3 Accept the modified value by pushing the "OK" key longer than 3
seconds: the display shows "SA UE ?"
4 Select "yes" or "no" with the "+/-" keys
5 Terminate with the "OK" key. When "yes" is selected the modified
value is saved, when "no" is selected the value is discarded.

Indication value 0 % 1 Push the "OK" key longer than three seconds to get to the
adjustment menu. The display shows again: "dI dP"
2 Push the "OK" key briefly once to reach the menu item "dI Lo"
3 Set the requested indication value for 4 mA with the "+/–" keys
4 Accept the modified value by pushing the "OK" key longer than 3
seconds: the display shows again "SA UE ?"
5 Select "yes" or "no" with the "+/-" keys
6 Terminate with the "OK" key. When "yes" is selected the modified
value is saved, when "no" is selected the value is discarded.
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The parameter adjustment of the indication value 0 % is finished. The

actual measured value is then displayed.

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Indication value 100 % 1 Push the "OK" key longer than three seconds to get to the
adjustment menu. The display shows again: "dI dP"
2 Push the "OK" key briefly twice to reach the menu item "dI Hi"
3 Set the requested indication value for 20 mA with the "+/–" keys
4 Accept or discard like with indication value 0 %
The adjustment of the indication value 100 % is finished. The actual
measured value is then displayed.

Offset 1 Push the "OK" key longer than three seconds to get to the
adjustment menu. The display shows again: "dI dP"
2 Push the "OK" key briefly three times to reach the menu item
"oFFST"
3 Set the requested offset value with the "+/–" keys
4 Accept or discard like with indication value 0 %
The parameter adjustment of the offset is finished. The actual
measured value is then displayed.

Tip:
The previously described menu items can also be completed one after
the other and saved all at once. Press the "OK" key only very briefly
after the parameter adjustment of a menu item. By doing this, you
reach the next menu item for which you can carry out the parameter
adjustment as described above.

6.3 Operation
Adjustment or process errors are immediately signalled in the display.
Messages to be acknowledged are immediately deleted after key
pressing.

System messages
Indication Cause Rectification
"∏∏∏∏" Measuring range underrun. Check input signal
There is an input signal
≤ 3.6 mA on the analogue
input.
"UUUU" Measuring range exceeded. Check input signal
There is an input signal ≥ 21 mA
on the analogue input.
"SA UE ?" Adjustment parameters were Release or unrelease with the
modified. The instrument asks "+/–" keys and save with the
for release to save. "OK" key or discard.
"SA UE ?" fla- After a change of the adjust- After saving, the instrument
shing ment parameters, the instru- displays the measured value.
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ment saves them in the

EEPROM.

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7 Maintenance and fault rectification

7.1 Maintenance
If the instrument is used properly, no special maintenance is required
in normal operation.

7.2 Remove interferences

Failure reasons VEGADIS 175 offers maximum reliability. Nevertheless, faults can
occur during operation. These may be caused by the following, e.g.:
l Sensor
l Process
l Voltage supply
l Signal processing

Fault rectification The first measure is to check the sensor output signal according to the
operating instructions manual of the respective sensor. In many cases
the reasons can be determined this way and faults rectified. System
errors of VEGADIS 175 are displayed via the system error message of
the following chart:

Check the 4 … 20 mA Connect a handheld multimeter in the suitable measuring range

signal according to the wiring plan.
? 4 … 20 mA signal missing
l Wrong connection to voltage supply
à Check and correct, if necessary, according to chapter "Wiring
plan"
l No power supply
à Check cables for breaks; repair if necessary
l Operating voltage too low or load resistance too high
à Check, adapt if necessary

In Ex applications, the regulations for the wiring of intrinsically safe

circuits must be observed.

System error message Errors occurring during the self-test or operation are immediately
shown on the display. Messages to be acknowledged are immediately
deleted after key pressing.
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Error code Cause Rectification

E090 Loop current too small. To Check measurement loop
save the adjustment data,
there must be at least 3.6 mA
on the input.
E101 The EEPROM for saving the Repair instrument
adjustment parameters is de-
fective.
E102 Checksum of the adjustment By acknowledging with the
parameters is not valid or the "OK" key, a reset is carried out
software version in the EE- automatically, i.e. all
PROM does not correspond parameters are reset to
with the adjustment data in the default.
EEPROM. Possible cause is a
failure of the operating voltage
during parameter storage.
E103 Checksum in the EEPROM on Repair instrument
the calibration values of the
analogue input is wrong. Pos-
sible reason is a failure of the
supply voltage during calibra-
tion, a non-adjusted instrument
or a defective EEPROM.
E106 Warning: Due to a programm- Correct adjustment values
ing error, an incorrect setting
of the indicating range/scaling
was carried out (lower and
upper value are unequal).
E111 Checksum in the EEPROM on Repair instrument
the adjustment values of the
analogue input is wrong. Pos-
sible reason is a failure of the
supply voltage while parame-
ters were being saved.

24 hour service hotline Should these measures not be successful, please call in urgent cases
the VEGA service hotline under the phone no. +49 1805 858550.
The hotline is available to you 7 days a week round-the-clock. Since
we offer this service world-wide, the support is only available in the
English language. The service is free of charge, only the standard
telephone costs will be charged.

Reaction after fault rec- Depending on the reason for the fault and the measures taken, the
tification steps described in chapter "Set up" may have to be carried out again.

7.3 Instrument repair

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If a repair is necessary, please proceed as follows:

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You can download a return form (23 KB) from our Internet homepage
www.vega.com under: "Downloads - Forms and certificates - Repair
form".
By doing this you help us carry out the repair quickly and without
having to call back for needed information.

l Print and fill out one form per instrument

l Clean the instrument and pack it damage-proof
l Attach the completed form and, if need be, also a safety data
sheet outside on the packaging
l Please ask the agency serving you for the address of your return
shipment. You can find the respective contact data on our website
www.vega.com under: "Company - VEGA worldwide"

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8 Dismounting
8.1 Dismounting steps
Take note of chapters "Mounting" and "Connecting to power supply"
and carry out the listed steps in reverse order.

8.2 Disposal
The indicating and adjustment module consists of materials which can
recycled by specialised recycling companies. We have purposely
designed the components to be easily separable.
WEEE directive 2002/96/EG
This indicating and adjustment module is not subject to the WEEE
directive 2002/96/EG and the respective national laws (in Germany, e.
g. ElektroG). Pass the indicating and adjustment module directly on to
a specialised recycling company and do not use the municipal
collecting points. These may only be used for privately used products
according to the WEEE directive.
Correct disposal avoids negative effects on humans and the environ-
ment and ensures recycling of useful raw materials.
Materials: see chapter "Technical data"
If you have no way to dispose of the old instrument properly, please
contact us concerning return and disposal.
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9 Supplement

9 Supplement
9.1 Technical data
General data
Materials
- Housing front Aluminium die-casting
- Housing Sheet steel galvanized
- Rear of the housing plastic ABS
- Inspection window of the indication
Installation position no limitations
Weight approx. 0.3 kg (0.661 lbs)

Ambient conditions
Ambient temperature -10 … +60 °C (14 … +140 °F)
Storage and transport temperature -25 … +70 °C (-13 … +158 °F)
Climatic class Class B 2 according to EN 60 654-1

Electromechanical data
Screw terminals for cable cross-section up to
- massive 1.5 mm² (AWG 15)
- Stranded wire with end sleeve 1.0 mm² (AWG 18)

Indicating and adjustment elements

Indication LC display, 5-digit
Height of figures 17 mm
Indication range -199999 up to +999999
Adjustment elements 3 keys (-/+/E)

Circuit
Range 4 … 20 mA
Input current max. 150 mA
HART signal is transmitted

Voltage supply
Operating voltage via 4 … 20 mA current 12 … 36 V DC
loop
Voltage loss 2V
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Load see diagram in the operating instructions manual of

the respective sensor

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Deviation
Current measurement error, referring to the < 0.1 %
final value
Temperature drift < 0.1 %/10 K

Electrical protective measures

Protection rating
- between front frame and front panel IP 65
- Terminals IP 20

ESD according to IEC 61000-4-2 6 kV/8 kV

Electromagnetic fields according to 10 V/m
IEC 61000-4-3
Burst (supply) according to IEC 61000-4-4 2 kV
Surge according to IEC 61000-4-5 1 kV
Conducted high frequency according to 10 V
EN 61000-4-6

Approvals
Instruments with approvals can have different technical data depending on the version.
That's why the associated approval documents of these instruments have to be carefully noted.
They are part of the delivery or can be downloaded under www.vega.com via "VEGA Tools" and
"serial number search" as well as via "Downloads" and "Approvals".
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9.2 Dimensions

VEGADIS 175

96 mm (3 25/32") 91 mm (3 37/64") 6 mm
(15/64")
(1 57/64")

(1 11/16")
48 mm

43 mm
1234

VEGADIS 175 - + OK

9,5 mm 80 mm (3 5/32") 91 mm (3 37/64")

(3/8")

Fig. 7: VEGADIS 175

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9.3 Industrial property rights

VEGA product lines are global protected by industrial property rights.
Further information see http://www.vega.com.
Only in U.S.A.: Further information see patent label at the sensor
housing.

VEGA Produktfamilien sind weltweit geschützt durch gewerbliche

Schutzrechte.
Nähere Informationen unter http://www.vega.com.

Les lignes de produits VEGA sont globalement protégées par des

droits de propriété intellectuelle.
Pour plus d'informations, on pourra se référer au site http://www.vega.
com.

VEGA lineas de productos están protegidas por los derechos en el

campo de la propiedad industrial.
Para mayor información revise la pagina web http://www.vega.com.

Линии продукции фирмы ВЕГА защищаются по всему миру

правами на интеллектуальную собственность.
Дальнейшую информацию смотрите на сайте http://www.vega.com.

VEGA系列产品在全球享有知识产权保护。
进一步信息请参见网站<http://www.vega.com>。

9.4 Trademark
All the brands as well as trade and company names used are property
of their lawful proprietor/originator.
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 Printing date:

VEGA Grieshaber KG
Am Hohenstein 113
77761 Schiltach
Germany
Phone +49 7836 50-0
Fax +49 7836 50-201
E-mail: info.de@vega.com
www.vega.com

ISO 9001

All statements concerning scope of delivery, application,

practical use and operating conditions of the sensors and
processing systems correspond to the information avail-
able at the time of printing.

© VEGA Grieshaber KG, Schiltach/Germany 2012

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