VEGA II

Electronic flow computer

One meter version 2.0
DS/VE/0016/EN Ed. May 2013

VEGA II is a calculator-indicating device intended 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.12081 (see Welmec guide 8.8).

Metrology characteristics:
 One meter, three products loading
 Suitable for interruptible and not-interruptible measuring
systems
• Accuracy class: 0.3
• Mechanical class: M2
• Electromagnetic class: E2
 Certification of software with the follow extensions (see
Welmec guide 7.2):
• Extension S (Software separation):
the metrological and automation parts of firmware
are divided; a specific CRC16 characterizes the legally
relevant software.
• Extension L (Long term data storage):
the delivery data are stored in a data structure (250
deliveries)with MID criteria. The data can be
downloaded by serial lines or consulted on the display
by specific tool.
• Extension T (Legally relevant data transmission):
the delivery data can be transmitted by a serial line to
PC, to a Printing system or directly to a printer by
legally relevant protocols.
 Linkable with a legally relevant printer ST500-M (ISOIL)
 Linkable with alibi recording device ISOIL MRD (Metrical
Recording Device)
 Legally Relevant ModBus communication for quantities,
density and temperature data acquisition.
 Entrance to parameters protected by password (three
levels) and Weight and Measure switch
 Log parameters function
 Continuous self-diagnosis
Hardware properties:
 Explosion proof execution Ex-d approved ATEX
 Serial communication ports: n°2 EIA-RS485/RS232,
n° 1 EIA-RS485/RS422, n°1 EIA-RS232
 Modular electronic rack-type
 Leds back-light graphic display
 Numeric and multi-function push-buttons, solid state
 Internal back-up battery
 Internal heating device, with thermostat
 Counting inputs configurable (encoders, push- pull and
OC signals, Namur)
 Up to 32 digital inputs totally programmable
 Up to 16 power outputs programmable
 Up to 16 digital outputs programmable
 n° 4 pulses outputs programmable
 n° 2 analog input 4÷20 mA to acquire product density
 n° 2 analog outputs active 4÷20 mA for remote indication
of temperature or flow-rate
Functional characteristics:
 ‘Drop down’ menu with extended descriptions
 The operator is guided step by step through menus
 Alarms and incorrect operations are clearly described
 Able to adapt to the many different levels of automation/
configuration at loading bays worldwide
 Management of bottom and top loading
 Management of preset valves (two stages, digital or
analog valves)
 Manages the adjustment of the final quantity
 Manages actions in cases of lack of interlock
 Management of identification by pin-code
 Direct control of up to two metered additives units
 Direct control of up to two additives pistons
 Control of additivation system (ISOIL FlexiMix)via RS485
serial communication interface
 Selection between the main units of measure (a “custom”
unit is available)
 Temperature compensation according to ASTM/API
Tables
 Acquisition of product temperature from temperature
element “Pt100” three or four wires
 Local (stand alone)or remote working (host controlled)
with Proprietary ASCII or ModBuS (RTU) protocols
 Direct management of print with configurable reports by
a single printer or shared printer for several VEGA IIs.
 Diagnostic applications (status verification D/I, A/I and
simulation of D/O, A/O)
 N° 6 emergency functions (three programmable)
 Terminal display managing: the system (TAS)can visualize
messages, data entry fields on the screen of VEGA II
 Remote outputs managing: the system (TAS) can position
the relays or digital outputs not used by serial message

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Features Temperature and pressure compensation (optional)
The compensation provides with the ability to compensate
Measuring unit for variance in temperature and pressure from a reference
VEGA II allows the display of fixed and processed quantity conditions: base temperature (typically at 15°C, 20°C and
calculations using the following units of measurement: 60°F) and base pressure defined as equilibrium pressure or
• volume can be expressed in litres, gallons (US,UK), cubic vapour pressure.
metres, cubic centimetres.
• mass can be expressed in grams, kilograms, pounds and VEGA II calculates the temperature compensated volume
tonnes. for:
Moreover, if the requirement is not included in the list • Petrochemical products using API chapter 11.1 (2004
above, the user can configure a customized unit of edition and 2007 addendum) tables or BRAZIL table.
measurement of a maximum of 8 alphanumeric characters. • NGL and LPG products using API chapter 11.2.4 (2007
Flow rate can be represented as a unit of measurement: edition) tables.
• /min (units of measure per minute) • Ethanol product using the following tables: OIML R22,
• /hour (units of measure per hour) NBR5992.
• Biofuels via "PTB table" for thermal compensation of
Quantities acquisition:
mixtures of mineral and bio fuels.
• Dual pulse counting
• other generic products by using the ALPHA cubic
VEGA II can be interfaced to standard dual pulses emitter.
expansion coefficient.
Acquisition is performed providing continuous monitoring
and error indicating alarm of pulses transmission
VEGA II calculates the temperature and pressure
according OIML R117 and ISO 6551 Level B, API Chapter
compensated volume for:
5.5 Level B.
• Petrochemical products using API chapter 11.1 (2004
• Encoder CanBus
edition and 2007 addendum) tables or BRAZIL table.
VEGA II allows to be linked with the ISOIL EM6422
• NGL and LPG products using API chapter 11.2.4 (2007
encoders via protected CanBus protocol in order to
edition) tables for temperature compensation (CTL) and
improve the immunity performance, safety from
API chapter 11.2.2 (1986 Edition) for pressure
manumission and diagnosis functions.
compensation (CPL). API chapter 11.2.5 tables is used
• ModBus protocol
for vapour pressure calculation.
VEGA II can be interfaced to electronic unit able to
transmit quantities information via serial line by ModBus
Volume to mass conversion
RTU protocol (for example Promass 84F E+H Coriolis mass
When datum acquired represents the volume the
meter). Specific parameters are used to set slave
calculation of mass is possible by:
address, registers number and data types.
• observed density if available
• gross standard volume (GSV) and density at reference
Density acquisition
condition (only for Vega compensating version).
VEGA II can acquire density via a 4÷20 mA input or via serial
line (ModBus RTU). It’s possible to select the types of data
Mass to volume conversion
represented in input as base density or as observed density
When datum acquired represents the mass the calculation
(ambient temperature).
of volume is possible by:
VEGA II, during the delivery, makes the calculation of
• observed density if available
product’s average density.
• gross standard volume (GSV) and density at reference
Density will be represented in kg/m3.
condition (only for Vega compensating version).
Pressure acquisition
Meter calibration
VEGA II can acquire pressure via a 4÷20mA input or via
VEGA II allows the following settings for each of up to three
serial line (ModBus RTU).
products:
VEGA II, during the delivery, makes the calculation of
• k-factor (impulses/unit of measurement, meter
product’s pressure and average equilibrium pressure.
characteristic factor)
Relative pressure can be represented in psig, barg and
• meter factor (“average” setting factor)
Kpag.
• the correction curve (up to 10 pairs of flow
rate/correction values to correct error throughout flow
Temperature acquisition
rate range).
The product temperature is measured by a Pt100 probe
connected with VEGA II. Alternatively temperature can e
acquired from a temperature probe via serial line (ModBus
RTU).
VEGA II, during the delivery, makes the calculation of
product’s average temperature.
Temperature will be expressed in °C or °F.

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Loading operations:
VEGA II, in local mode, manages the loading process
according to the configuration of the functions enabled,
carrying out the following operations:
• selecting of product (when more products are available)
by keyboard or external selector.
• selecting type of loading (top or bottom) using the
external selector (when both top & bottom loading is
available).
• controlling interlocks, signals positioning.
• setting preset from keyboard or external selector.
• starting delivery from keyboard or external button.
• opening selector, block and vapour recovery valves,
starting pump and preset valves according to times
specified by appropriate parameters.
• enabling additive system
• managing loading process by means of preset valves.
During this phase, VEGA II not only counts product but
also carries out flow rate, temperature and specific
automation control operations.
• closing preset valve, accurately when the preset quantity
has been delivered.
• closing selector, block and vapour recovery valves,
stopping pump according to times specified by the
appropriate parameters.
• summarising data and printing delivery reports.
In remote mode VEGA II operates as an intelligent terminal
controlled by a TAS (Terminal Automation System); once
initialised it continues working independently controlling the
loading process by means of the devices it is connected to.
The TAS controls functions such as:
• operator recognition by means of “pin-code” or badge
entered and enabling loading.
• starting loading selecting methods (top, bottom,
automatic, semiautomatic..), resetting quantity and
updating density.
• starting and stopping delivery.
• enabling and disabling meter.
• resetting alarm.
• acquiring data (status).
• summarising partial or total data.
• downloading delivery data.
Remote control can be achieved by means of serial
dialogue with proprietary protocol or Mod-Bus RTU protocol.
Valves
VEGA II can operate with the following types of valve:
• Two stages
Two stages valve deliver the preset quantity by
controlling two solenoid valves (one for LF and one for
HF). Flow rate values must be regulated beforehand,
mechanically adjusting valves. VEGA II manages the
initial low flow phase, the high flow phase and final low
flow phase, in such a way as to avoid “splash”
phenomena and foam from forming. The duration of
these phases can be configured with the appropriate
parameters. This valve allows you to use the automatic
final adjustment function: if necessary, to obtain the
exact quantity requested, preset is concluded with a
sequence of short valve openings until the desired value
is reached.
• Digital valve (Multistep)
This valve allows to regulate the flow rate during the
delivery besides to managing initial and final low flow
phases. Flow rate is adjusted to a fixed value by driving
two solenoid valves (one NO and one NC) in such a way
as to regulate the position of the valve membrane.
With this type of valve VEGA II can manage one default
high flow rate and two separate lower high-flow rates,
triggered by signals from two digital inputs. As alternatives
the high flow-rate can be set by serial line message.
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• Analog valve (4÷20mA)
Vega II is able to drive any valve with suitable hydraulic
characteristics by the 4÷20mA signal. The delivery phases
and flow rate values are managed as for the digital
valve.
Configuring digital inputs and outputs
The firmware is designed to allow maximum flexibility in
adapting to devices and field signals.
For example the various VEGA II at a loading terminal can be
configured for loading bays with different characteristics and
input/output signals.
All digital inputs (up to 32) can be programmed as loading
interlock or signal linked to a specific function.
If configured as interlock you can select:
• logic level (ok if closed, ok if open)
• type of load (top, bottom, top and bottom)
• action (functions to be enabled with possible configurable
D/O control)
• label (signal meaning, displayed in full) including:
(Interlock number, grounding, bottom loading arm, top
loading arm, manual valve, bottom loading arm manual
valve, top loading arm manual valve, vapour recovery
valve, bottom loading vapour recovery valve, top loading
vapour recovery valve, overfilling, bottom load overfilling,
top load overfilling, tank-truck presence, interlocks from
badge reader, dead man, dirty filter, emergency, bay
locked, remote emergency, vapour recovery, tank level,
right loading arm, left loading arm, right grounding unit,
left grounding unit).
Other three labels can be configured: for each custom
interlock, 4 lines of 15 characters are available.
Whilst every input configured as a signal can be associated
with a fixed function; you can select:
• type of load (top, bottom, top & bottom)
• type of signal, including: (General signal, Remote start,
remote start ATB preset, remote start ATK preset, remote
stop, remote stop ATB preset, remote stop ATK preset,
local/remote selector, top/bottom loading selector,
ATB/ATK selector, ATK pos. B/C preset selector, overfilling
bypass, open vapour recovery micro valve, closed vapour
recovery micro valve, open block micro valve, closed
block micro valve, product 1/2/3 selector, Start/Stop ON-
OFF, additivator unit A/B/C/D/E and F not ready, additive
pump signal, flow reduction 1/2, injection piston feedback
add A/B, Gas extractor level (STOP), Gas extractor level
(LF)).
Slave function indications can be associated with each
digital output (up to 32, of which 16 power and 16 transistor):
(not used, BF-NA-AC bottom, AF-NC bottom, BF-NA-AC top,
AF-NC top, product 1/2/3 pump, product 1/2/3 selector,
Alarm, block valve, vapour recovery, bottom vapour
recovery, top vapour recovery, bottom loading, top loading,
impulse reset, additivator unit 1/2 enable, cleaning line,
additive selection 1/2/3/4 additive selection, additive pump,
pump of additive A/B, injection valve/piston of additive A/B,
preset active, status leak alarm)
The size impulses represent (volume, compensated volume,
mass) and a multiplication factor can be configured for each
pulse output (up to 4).
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Configuring analog 4÷20 mA inputs
The two 4÷20mA inputs can be configured to:
• receive the actual product’s density. It’s possible to select
between two types of data represented in input: density
at Tb (base temperature) and density at Tamb
(environment temperature)
• receive the alpha cubic expansion coefficient
• receive alcoholic strength value
Configuring analog 4÷20 mA outputs
The two 4÷20mA outputs can be configured to:
• send the actual or average product’s temperature
• send the actual or average product’s flow-rate
• drive analog valves
• MRD Metrical Recording Device (MID approved)
The MRD is a device designed to store the delivery data
collected by serial line from several VEGA II (up to 64).
MRD is suitable to replace a printer system with a mass
memory recording system.
Others ISOIL linkable devices:
• LFD-06
Six digits Large Figure Display for remote data indication.
• RF-ID Badge reader
Entry level RF-ID LF badge reader for operator
identification.

Additive functions
VEGA II manages an in-line additive system as following:
• by using integrated additivation function (optional)
By managing directly two hydraulic of two metered or
piston additivators. VEGA II commands directly the
pump and the injection electro-valves or the piston. All
the parameter are set in VEGA II.
• by connecting through a serial line RS485 with ISOIL
FlexiMix device.
Can be managed up to six FlexiMix, each of which can
inject up to six additives. Totally can be managed up to six
additives.
In this case, VEGA II is able to:
o establish if additives are required or not,
o select the additive and the percentage,
o receive the quantity injected by FlexiMix,
o receive an alarm, to take diagnostic checks to
decide if the delivery should be continued or not.
• by connecting to “intelligent” additive devices,
generally equipped with electronics that receive
impulses representing the quantity and control a
hydraulic circuit with a dosing valve, piston or pump, to
supply quantities according to desired percentages.
VEGA II allows you to control two separate devices with
a maximum of four additives each using the following
digital signals:
o n° 2 D/O to select the device
o n° 4 D/O to select the additive
o n° 2 D/I to acquire alarms
Combining the different functionally mode it’s possible to
manage up to 6 additives simultaneously.

Printing reports.
VEGA II is able to produce reports that can be configured
with a set of specific parameters through different serial
protocols.
The ISOIL printing systems managed are:
• 80 columns serial printers:
o ST500A (RS232 max. distance 50 m)
o ST500B (RS422 max. distance 1000 m)
• Tickets serial printers:
o ST100B - Epson TM-U295 (RS232 max. distance 50 m)
o ST100C - Epson TM-U295 (RS422 max. distance 1000 m)
• SPD-02
This system allows up to a maximum of 32 VEGA II for
each of the RS422/RS485 serial lines it is equipped with.
The SPD-02 collects the data from each VEGA II and
prints on 80 columns printer.
SPD-02 can be ordered in a cold back-up version.
• ST500-M (MID approved)
This system allows up to a maximum of 16 VEGA II to be
connected in multi-point by RS422 or RS485 serial line. The
ST500-M collects the data from each VEGA II and prints
them on a 80 columns printer. Data frame is checked by
CRC16.

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 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Main power supply • 115/230 Vac (-15 /+10%), 50÷60Hz 40W max (VEGA II versions XXX5-XXXX)
• 24 Vdc (-15 /+10%) 40W max (VEGA II versions XXX7-XXXX)
Power supply for internal heating • 115/230 Vac (-15/+10%), 50÷60Hz 40W max (VEGA II versions XXX5-XXXX)
device • 24 Vdc (-15 /+10%) 40W max (VEGA II versions XXX7-XXXX)
Flow impulses input 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
• proximity Namur
Power supply for pulse emitter • +5 Vdc 100 mA
• +15 Vdc 100 mA
Digital inputs n°16, powered by VEGA II (+15 Vdc)
or by external power supply V(Low)=1,5 Vdcmax V(High)=10÷30 Vdc;
Digital outputs n°8 current source powered by external power supply (5 ÷ 30 Vdc) Imax=0,5 A each
Digital impulses outputs n°4 current source powered by VEGA II (+15 Vdc) or by external power supply (5÷30
Vdc) Imax=0,3 A maximum for all outputs.
Digital power outputs n° 8 of witch:
• n° 4 mechanical relays (for all versions)
• n° 4 Vac solid state relays for versions powered by Vac voltage
• n° 4 Vdc solid state relays for versions powered by Vdc voltage
Characteristics for mechanical relay Characteristics for Vac solid state relay Characteristics for Vdc solid state relay
• AC Load: max 250 Vac • Operating voltage range: 60÷260Vac • Operating Voltage Range 5÷30 Vdc
• DC Load: max 125 Vdc (50÷60Hz) • Max Load Current: 2 A
• min switching load: 100mA, 5V • Load Current Range: 1 A • Max.Off-State Leakage @ Rated Voltage 200
• Max Off-State Leakage @ Rated µAdc 100 µAdc
Current: 2 mA • Max. On-State Voltage Drop @ Rated Current
• Max On-State Voltage Drop @ Rated 1.5 Vdc 0.4 Vdc
Current: 1,5 Vpk
• Minimum load current: 50 mA
Temperature inputs (optional) Use temperature input from a platinum RDT type Pt100 Class A IEC751, DIN 43760
(0,00385Ω/°C.).
Analog inputs 4÷20 mA (optional) n° 2 two wires 4÷20 mA. The resolution of the inputs is 16 bits (65.536 points).
Analog outputs 4÷20 mA (optional) n° 2 two wires 4÷20 mA. The resolution of the outputs is 12 bits (4096 points).
Serial communication lines • n° 2 lines RS485 two wires switchable as RS232 (RX, TX, COM)
• n° 1 lines RS422/485 four wires
• n° 1 RS232 (RX, TX, COM)
Internal battery Battery pack made by 10 primary cells 1,2V Ni Mh
Display Graphic Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) 240x128 pixel; white LED backlight.
-25 ÷ +55°C (-13 ÷ +131°F)
Operating temperature Note: The minimum temperature can be obtained only if the internal heating device
is powered.
Storage temperature -40 ÷ +65°C (-40÷149°F)
Relative humidity 5÷95 % with condensation
Ex environment according to ATEX II 2 G Ex d IIB T6 Gb Approval INERIS 00ATEX0025
Weatherproof IP66 Approval INERIS 00ATEX0025
Housing material Aluminium casting
Dimensions See drawing
Weight 20 kg approx.
Fitting • On the meter by means of N.4 M6 screws on holes Ø168,3 (compatible with
VEEDER ROOT™ mech. Counters)
• Remote by means of dedicated support swivelling that can be directed and
locked in the right position
Cable entries n° 2 holes 1” NPT + n° 4 holes 3/4”NPT
Push-buttons n° 19 solid state (10 alphanumeric + 9 function Keys)

Inputs and outputs on optional DIGITAL I/O BOARDs “SES X”

Digital inputs n°16, powered by VEGA II (+24Vdc)
or by external power supply V(Low)=1,5 Vdcmax V(High)=10÷30 Vdc;
Digital outputs n°8 current source powered by external power supply (5÷30 Vdc) Imax=0,5 A each
Power outputs • SES 1 = n. 4 Vac SOLID STATE RELAYS + n. 4 MECHANICAL RELAYS
• SES 2 = n. 4 Vdc SOLID STATE RELAYS + n. 4 MECHANICAL RELAYS
• SES 3 = n. 8 MECHANICAL RELAYS
• SES 4 = n. 8 Vac SOLID STATE RELAYS
• SES 5 = n. 8 Vdc SOLID STATE RELAYS

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VERSIONS OF FLOW COMPUTER “VEGA II ” X 2 9 X - X X X X

TOTALIZER + PRESET 3
TOTALIZER + PRESET+ TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION 4

WITHOUT INTERNAL PULSES EMITTER 2

ONE METER 9
BLENDING 4

POWER SUPPLY 115/230 Vac 5

POWER SUPPLY 24 Vdc 7

WITHOUT OPTIONAL DIGITAL I/O BOARD 0

SES 1 -16 INPUTS + 4 Vac SOLID STATE RELAYS + 4 MECHANICAL RELAYS + 8 DIGITAL OUTPUTS 1
SES 2 -16 INPUTS + 4 Vdc SOLID STATE RELAYS + 4 MECHANICAL RELAYS + 8 DIGITAL OUTPUTS 2
SES 3 - 16 INPUTS + 8 MECHANICAL RELAYS + 8 DIGITAL OUTPUTS 3
SES 4 - 16 INPUTS + 8 Vac SOLID STATE RELAYS + 8 DIGITAL OUTPUTS 4
SES 5 - 16 INPUTS + 8 Vdc SOLID STATE RELAYS + 8 DIGITAL OUTPUTS 5

WITHOUT SERIAL LINE n°4 (RS232) N

WITH SERIAL LINE n°4 (RS232) 1

WITHOUT I/O 4÷20 mA 0

WITH TWO INPUTS AND TWO OUTPUTS 4÷20 mA 1

WITHOUT INTEGRATED ADDITIVATION 0

WITH INTEGRATED ADDITIVATION (two additives) 1

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