VEGA T

Electronic counter for terminal

Version 1.0
Data sheet: DS/VE/0015/EN Ed.04-2019

VEGA T is a calculator-indicating device to be used in measuring

systems for liquids other than water (MID MI-005) approved by the
notified body LNE (France) with the Evaluation Certificate
n.13954.

Metrological characteristics
• Management of one meter
• Management of 3 products
• Approved for interruptible and non-interruptible measuring
systems according to MID European Directive
• Software certification with the following extensions (Welmec
Guide 7.2):
- Extension S (Software separation):
the metrological part of the software is separated from the automation one;
- Extension L (Long term data storage):
delivery data (250 deliveries) are saved and stored in a structure with MID criteria. Data can also be downloaded
via serial line or directly consulted on the display thanks to a specific tool.
- Extension T (Legally relevant data transmission): delivery data can be sent to a PC, to a printing system or to a
printer via serial line with legally relevant protocol.
• Management of ISOIL printer ST500-M
• Access to all the parameters by password (3 levels) and Weight & Measure Switch
• Log parameters modification function
• Continuous self-diagnosis

Hardware characteristics
• Ex-d explosion proof ATEX approved
• Serial communication ports: n° 2 EIA-RS232,
n°2 EIA-RS485, n° 1 EIA-RS422/RS485,
• Backlighted LED graphic display
• Numeric and multi-function membrane keyboard
• Configurable counting inputs push-pull, open-
collector
• n°6 Ex-ia digital inputs, fully programmable
• n°4 Ex-d digital inputs, fully programmable
• n°7 power outputs, fully programmable
• n°4 digital outputs or programmable pulses
outputs
• n° 2 analog inputs 4÷20 mA (optional) for density
acquisition
• n° 2 analog outputs 4÷20 mA (optional) for remote
flow rate and temperature indication or analog
value control.
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Functional characteristics
• Drop-down menu with detailed descriptions
• User interface with clear messages
• Clear messages for alarms and incorrect operations
• Adaptability to many different automation and
configuration modes
• Management of up to 3 products with the same
meter thanks to independent identification labels,
meter factor, density, etc.
• Management of top and bottom loading
• Management of FlexiMix additive injection system
via RS485 serial communication line
• Management of preset valves (2 stages, multistep
and analog valves)
• Management of preset multiple of 1000 or free
and automatic management of final adjustment
• Management of identification via pincode and
configuration of interlocks
• Setting of measurement unit (one customized
measurement unit can be set)
• Temperature compensation with API/ASTM tables
for compensated volume and mass
• Product temperature reading via 3/4 wires PT100
thermoresistance
• Stand-alone or remote mode (host controlled) via
ASCII proprietary or ModBus (RTU) protocol
• Direct management of printing with configurable
reports
• Diagnostic applications
• 6 emergency functions 3 of which can be
configured
• Terminal display management: the TAS can show
messages and data entry fields on the display of
VEGA T
• Remote output management: the TAS can manage
free relays or digital outputs via serial message.

Functions

Measurement unit Preset and calculations in:

• litres, gallons (US, UK), cubic meters, cubic centimeters (volume)
• grams, kilograms, pounds, tons (mass)
• customized measurement unit of max 8 alphanumeric digits (upon request)
• measurement unit / min or measurement unit /hour (flow rate)
• °C or °F (temperature).
Quantity • Dual pulse counting for dual channel pulses emitters by continuous monitoring of pulses
acquisition managing according to OIML R117, ISO 6551 level B, and to API chapter 5.5 level B.
• Connection to ISOIL EM6422 via protected CanBus protocol in order to improve safety of
data transmission, immunity against tampering and to enhance the self-diagnosis
functions.

Density acquisition Base density (standard conditions) or observed density (ambient temperature) can be
acquired via 4÷20 mA input.
VEGA T calculates the density average value during product delivery.

Temperature VEGA T (with compensating function) enables calculation of product volume with reference to
compensation base temperature (Tb), usually 15°C or 20°C, for the following products:
(optional) • petrochemical products with configurable API compensation tables (6A, 6B, 6C, 24A, 24B,
53A, 53B, 53D ,54, 54A, 54B, 54D, 60A, 60B, 60D) and BRASIL table.
• ethanol products according to OIML R22 and NBR5992 tables.
• biofuels with PTB table for temperature compensation of minerals and biofuel mixtures.
Alternatively compensation with the ALFA cubic expansion coefficient can be used.

Volume to mass Calculation is made with:

conversion/ • observed density if available
Mass to volume • compensated volume (GSV) and density at standard conditions (VEGA T with compensation
conversion function only).

ISOIL IMPIANTI S.p. A

24061 Albano S. Alessandro (BG) – Italy
Tel. +39 02 91988 5 - Fax. +39 02 66012457 Pag. 2/7
sales@isoil-impianti.it
www.isoilmeter.com
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Meter calibration For each meter VEGA T allows setting of:

• k-factor (pulses/measurement unit, meter factor)
• correction curve (up to 10 pairs of flow rate/correction values for error correction
throughout flow rate range)
• meter factor (average calibration factor) for each measured product.

Operations
When in local mode VEGA T can manage product delivery according to the enabled functions and perform the following
operations:
• select product via keyboard or external selector
• select type of loading (top/bottom) via external selector
• check interlocks and signals
• set the preset
• start product delivery from keyboard or external button
• open selector/shut-off/ vapour recovery valves, and start pump according to the timing set in the pertaining
parameters
• management of the loading process via preset valves. In this stage, besides product measurement, VEGA T
performs flow rate, temperature and automation control
• close the preset when the preset product quantity has been delivered
• close selector/shut-off/ vapour recovery valves, and stop pump according to the timing set in the pertaining
parameters
• summarize data and print loading reports.

Delivery management

When in remote mode VEGA T is controlled by a TAS (Terminal Automation System) and once initialized it works
independently controlling product delivery by means of the devices it is connected to. The system can control the
following functions:
• identification of operator via pin code or badge and loading permission management
• delivery start and stop, method selection (top/bottom loading, automatic/semiautomatic), reset of quantity, density
update
• enabling/disenabling meter
• alarm reset
• data acquisition (status)
• preliminary and final data summary
• download of product delivery data.
Remote control is achieved though serial communication with proprietary or ModBus RTU protocol.
Valves
VEGA T can manage different valve types:

• Two stages: two stages valve allows supply of the preset quantity by controlling the two solenoid valves (one for
Low flow and one for High flow). Flow rate values can be pre-set by acting mechanically on the valve while the VEGA
T manages low flow stage at the beginning of product delivery, high flow stage and low flow at the end of flow rate
in order to avoid splash phenomena and the formation of foam. The duration of the different phases can be set in
the specific parameters. Moreover the automatic final adjustment function can be used: if required, the preset ends
with a series of short valve openings until the exact preset value is reached.

ISOIL IMPIANTI S.p. A

24061 Albano S. Alessandro (BG) – Italy
Tel. +39 02 91988 5 - Fax. +39 02 66012457 Pag. 3/7
sales@isoil-impianti.it
www.isoilmeter.com
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• Multistep (digital valve): this valve not only allows managing of the initial and final low flow stage, but it also allows
for dynamic regulation of flow rate at pre-set value by acting on the solenoid valves (one NO and one NC). This
regulates the position of the valve diaphragm.
This valve has a default high flow rate value and two lower high flow rate values that can be controlled by two
digital inputs. Flow rate can alternatively be set via serial line message.

• Analog (4÷20 mA): VEGA T can drive any valve with suitable hydraulic characteristics thanks to the 4÷20 mA signal.
Product delivery and flow rate values are managed in the same way as for digital valves.

Ticket printing
VEGA T can print two configurable tickets with a set of specific parameters via serial line protocols. Tickets can be
printed with the following ISOIL printers:
• ST100 - impact dot matrix printer (blank or pre-printed ticket)
• ST500-M
The system allows connection of up to 16 electronic counters in multi-point via RS422 or RS485 serial line. The
ST500-M collects data from each VEGA T and sends them to a 80 columns printer. Data can be checked and
managed thanks to CRC16.

Inputs and outputs configuration

Inputs
The VEGA T firmware allows maximum flexibility to fit the needs of different devices and field signals.
Configuration of VEGA T in a loading bay can therefore adapt to different installation features and input/output signals.

Each digital input can be programmed as “consent” for loading (interlock) or as signal linked to a specific function.
If the configuration is made as interlock, you can select:
• input logic (OK if closed, OK if open)
• type of loading (top, bottom, top and bottom)
• action (functions with optional command to configurable D/O)
• label (signal meaning is shown in full on the display) among the following:
Interlock number, Interlock from Badge Reader, Grounding, Top/bottom Loading Arm, Tank Truck Presence, Manual
valve, Top/Bottom Loading Arm Manual valve, Vapour Recovery Valve, Top/Bottom Loading Vapour Recovery Valve,
Overfilling, Overfilling of Top/bottom Loading, Dead man, Dirty strainer, Emergency, Bay Emergency Stop, Vapour
Recovery, Tank level, Right/Left Loading Arm, Right/Left Grounding System.
• Three more labels can be configured as needed: for each customized consent the operator has 4 lines of 15 digits
each.

Each input configured as signal can be associated to a specific function. It is therefore possible to select loading type
(top/bottom) and one of the following signal types:
General Signal, Remote Start, ATB/ATK Preset Remote Start, Remote Stop, ATB/ATK Preset Remote Stop, Local/Remote
Selector, Top/Bottom Loading Selector, ATB/ ATK Selector, ATK Preset Selector, Anti-overfilling Bypass, Open/Closed
Vapour Recovery Micro Valve, Open/Closed Block Micro Valve, Product Selection, Start/Stop ON/OFF, Additive injection
not ready, Additive pump, Flow Reduction, Injection Piston Feed-back, Gas Extractor Level (STOP/LF).

ISOIL IMPIANTI S.p. A

24061 Albano S. Alessandro (BG) – Italy
Tel. +39 02 91988 5 - Fax. +39 02 66012457 Pag. 4/7
sales@isoil-impianti.it
www.isoilmeter.com
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Outputs
VEGA T has several outputs (see Technical Data table), each one can be associated to a specific function (see
Parameters Manual).
Data type of pulses (volume, compensated volume and weight) and k factor (multiplication factor) can be defined for
each output.

4÷20 mA Analogue Inputs

Two 4÷20mA inputs can be configured to:
• receive actual product density.
Two types of input data can be acquired:
density at Tb (base temperature) and density at Tamb (ambient temperature)

• receive the alpha cubic expansion coefficient

• receive alcoholic strength value.

4÷20 mA Analogue Outputs

Two 4÷20mA outputs can be configured to:
• send product temperature (actual or average)
• send product flow rate (actual or average).

Additive injection
VEGA T manages product additive injection :

• by connecting to ISOIL FlexiMix via RS485 serial line.

Up to 6 Fleximix can be managed, each of which can inject up to 6 additives at the same time. As a whole a
maximum of 6 additives can be managed.
VEGA T can:
- decide whether to inject additive(s) or not,
- select additives and their percentage,
- receive information about the quantity injected by FlexiMix,
- receive information about the alarms, run diagnostic and decide whether to continue/stop loading.

• by connecting to smart additive injection devices, receiving pulses according to the quantity and control the
hydraulic circuit with a dosing valve, piston or pump for product delivery according to the required percentage.
VEGA T allows you to control two separate devices with a maximum of four additives, each using the following
digital signals:
- n° 2 D/O (digital output) to select device
- n° 4 D/O (digital output) to select additive
- n° 2 D/I (digital input) to acquire alarms.
By combination of different function modes up to 6 additives can be injected at the same time.

ISOIL IMPIANTI S.p. A

24061 Albano S. Alessandro (BG) – Italy
Tel. +39 02 91988 5 - Fax. +39 02 66012457 Pag. 5/7
sales@isoil-impianti.it
www.isoilmeter.com
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Dimensions Accessories
Dimensions in mm • EM6422 pulse emitter
• ST101, ST500-M printers
• A class PT100 thermoresistance
• LFD-6 display
• SBR Serial Badge Reader

Code example: X 2 9 5 - 1 N X 3

Totalizer + preset function 3

Totalizer + preset + compensation function 4

Fixed value 2

Single meter 9

Power supply 115÷230 Vac 5

Power supply 24 Vdc 8

Fixed value 1

Fixed value N

Without I/O 4÷20 mA board 0

With I/O 4÷20 mA board 1

Fixed value 3

ISOIL IMPIANTI S.p. A

24061 Albano S. Alessandro (BG) – Italy
Tel. +39 02 91988 5 - Fax. +39 02 66012457 Pag. 6/7
sales@isoil-impianti.it
www.isoilmeter.com
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Technical data
Environmental features
Working temperature: -25 ÷ +55°C (-13÷131°F)
Storage temperature: -25 ÷ +65°C (-13÷149°F)

Humidity: 5 ÷95% without condensation

Construction
Casing: anodized aluminium
Display: backlighted LCD; 240x128 pixel
Keyboard: membrane keyboard with 10 alphanumeric and 18 function buttons
Cable entries: 7 holes 1/2” NPT (2 holes for intrinsic safety inputs)
Weight: 7,5 kg
Mounting: wall mounting with dedicated supports
Electrical characteristics
Power supply: 115÷230 Vac / 24 Vdc
Power consumption: 15 W max
Power supply for + 5 Vdc 100 mA
pulses emitter: +12 Vdc 100 mA
Flow inputs: n° 1 input two channels phased of 90° ± 30°, fmax 5kHz
• NPN open collector
• Square wave inputs: V(High) = 4 Vdcmin ÷ 24 Vdcmax
V(Low) = 1,3 Vdc max
Ex-d digital inputs: n° 4 inputs powered by VEGA T from switch
or Open collector
Ex-ia digital inputs: n° 6 inputs powered by VEGA T:
• from switch
• Ex-ia certified Namur proximity sensor
Ex-ia inputs for the
n° 1 input for the connection to A Class PT100 RTD
connection of PT100
IEC751, DIN 43760 (0,00385Ω/°C)
OPTIONAL

temperature probe:
4÷20 mA Inputs: n°2 4÷20 mA two wires, input resolution: 16 bits (65 536 points)
4÷20 mA Outputs: n°2 4÷20 mA two wires, output resolution: 16 bits (65 536 points)
n°4 current source externally powered outputs (5 ÷ 30 Vdc)
Digital outputs:
Imax=1 A each
Digital power outputs: n°7 of which:
• 3 mechanical relays (all versions)
• 4 Vac/Vdc solid state relays (according to VEGA T power supply)
Serial communication: 2 lines RS485 two wires
2 lines RS232 (RX, TX, COM)
1 line RS422/485 four wires
ATEX: II 2(1) G Ex d [ia Ga] ib IIB T6 Gb - INERIS 05ATEX0034X approval
Mechanical protection: IP66

ISOIL IMPIANTI S.p. A

24061 Albano S. Alessandro (BG) – Italy
Tel. +39 02 91988 5 - Fax. +39 02 66012457 Pag. 7/7
sales@isoil-impianti.it
www.isoilmeter.com