MEASUREMENT & MONITORING
RADAR LEVEL SENSORS
VEGA
VEGA introduces low cost, 8 0 Ghz compact radar
level sensors for liquids and solids
VEGA have a new
range of compact
80GHz radar
sensors for the
water and waste
water sectors
Many difficult measuring tasks for ultrasonic
sensors are now becoming standard
practice to solve with radar technology, like
open channel flow, storm overflows, lime
silos, chemical tanks, digesters and open
water river gauging.
conditions vapours, dust, air movement,
even build up and condensation.
FOCUS AND NO BLOCKING
DISTANCE
VEGA has added a new compact 80 GHz
radar series to its portfolio of radar sensors.
It is designed to be price competitive for
water applications, such as those found in
the water/wastewater industry or in auxiliary
process loops in process automation.
Within this, VEGA have designed their own
new radar microchip, characterized by its
extremely small size, fast start up time, high
sensitivity and low energy consumption.
The end result is a particularly compact
and versatile radar sensor with excellent
performance characteristics. Using the 80 GHz frequency creates a
highly focused radar beam, which enables
them to measure down into deep wet wells
and shafts or even through isolation valves,
without detecting any false signals. With
no dead band or blanking distance they
can also measure right up to the face of
the sensor. This means no protective anti-
submergence shields, thus removing any
chance of clogging, fouling or unpredictable
sensor behaviour. If they are in a flood
prone installation, they continue to measure
to the sensor face and perform predictably,
even when fully submerged.
RESILIENT, ACCURATE AND
WEATHERPROOF TALKING YOUR LANGUAGE
The new VEGAPULS instruments are
ideal for both liquids and bulk solids and
offer ranges up to 30m. There are two
versions: a compact housing and with a
fixed IP68 cable connection. By using radar
technology they maintain steady, accurate
measurements without echo loss or errors
from external influences such as solar
gain, air temperature fluctuations, weather
The VEGAPULS instrument series are
SMART compact devices, which means
they can directly loop powered by SCADA,
telemetry or by any field or panel controller/
transmitter. Users can choose from 4 ... 20
mA, HART, SDI-12 or Modbus as the direct
output signal, ATEX versions are also
available. They are also complemented by
a range of optional weatherproof VEGAMET
field controllers, featuring a large graphic
backlit colour status display for simple
implementation of pump control and flow
measurement in open channels, as well as
simpler switching tasks. They can all use the
VEGATOOLS App for set up via Bluetooth.
SIMPLE SETUP THANKS TO
WIRELESS OPERATION
Both the sensors and the controllers can be
operated via Bluetooth with a smartphone
or tablet. This makes set up, display and
diagnostics considerably easier, especially
in harsh environments or in hazardous
areas.
The new VEGAPULS radar instrument
series offers better all-conditions reliability,
ruggedness, simple operation and last
but not least, a low price. This makes it a
great choice for the modern water and
environmental industries. They are
available both as compact version with
cable connection compartment (left in
the photo) and as standard version with
fixed cable connection (IP68). Sensors are
complemented by the VEGAMET controller
(right in the photo), which can also be used
to visualize all measured values.
You can buy direct on line at: www.vega.
com/vegapuls. Or contact us for a free
demo or trial device at [email protected].
For further information, please visit www.vega.com/vegapuls
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