MEASUREMENT & MONITORING
VEGAPULS 6X
VEGA
VEGA ushers in a new era in level sensing with the radar sensor VEGAPULS6X
With VEGAPULS 6X , VEGA radar “ thinks ” in a new way . The result : A new level radar sensor that can measure in virtually every conceivable application . The time when users had to choose their level instrument from a multitude of different types are now history .
Traditionally , the search for a suitable level sensor begins by thinking about things like : what solution would be best for my application , how can I ensure I choose the correct and most reliable device for a successful outcome for my project ? Of course radar offers great answers for these questions .
The customer already knows their own process , the details of product properties and processing to be controlled , the temperature ranges involved , the standard needed to be met and installation fittings that are available . But , until now , choosing a radar-based level instrument was a laborious task , matching these process details to myriad radar frequencies , part numbers and options on offer . Now the process is being completely transformed by VEGA with its new VEGAPULS 6X . One device for all and a new selection and ordering method that is customerapplication focused . It enables complete , correct configuration and even pre-calibration of the specific sensor required - for any application , whether for liquids or bulk solids .
“ Ultimately , it ’ s not the sensor that counts , but what the users can achieve with it in their individual processes ,” says Florian Burgert , who , as a product manager , has been closely involved in product development from the very beginning . “ Just knowing that they ’ ve chosen the best possible measurement solution and that they ’ ll reach their goal faster with it , makes a big difference in their everyday operations .”
Over 1 million instruments in use worldwide . The success story of today ’ s world market leader in radar level measurement began 30 years ago . In the meantime , VEGA ’ s sensors have optimized millions of industrial processes . The story includes milestones such as the world ’ s first two-wire radar instrument and the first 80-GHz radar sensor for liquids on the market , which revolutionised radar level sensor performance for customers . Behind this success are the many people who share a common passion : “ At VEGA we don ’ t do a hundred different things , we concentrate on what we do best : Radar .”, says product manager Jürgen Skowaisa , speaking for all of them .
ALL-ROUND PROTECTION
The new VEGAPULS 6X offers the best that is technically feasible today : a self-diagnosis system that immediately detects damage or interference , that ensures significantly high availability and safety , it also has new radar-chip technology , with expanded application possibilities and simpler operation .
The new radar level sensor VEGAPULS 6X is the result of 30 years of experience and over 1 million sensors in use worldwide .
The radar features SIL certification , and the matter of cybersecurity has also been fully taken into account : Compliance with security standard IEC 62443-4-2 , which specifies the strictest requirements for secure communication and access control .
The value lies in making it easier for users to select their device and monitor their industrial processes . The ultimate purpose of VEGAPULS 6X is just that - through maximum simplification . It is one sensor that can handle virtually any application .
In the future , the customer will no longer have to worry about the technology , frequency or instrument version . Even setup and commissioning has been reduced to a minimum , requiring now just a few clicks and basic application parameters . In many cases , all application-specific settings can be made in VEGAPULS 6X before it leaves the factory , so it ’ s just left for the user to install , connect , done : It doesn ’ t get any simpler .
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