VEGA, as a specialist in level and pressure measurement technology, will present its proven sensor solutions for the bulk solids industry at SOLIDS from March 18th to 19th, 2026 – at Stand 5-P14 – in Dortmund. The focus will be on solutions for demanding applications in the bulk solids industry where reliability and easy integration are crucial. Reliable level measurement is a central challenge in the bulk solids and process industries – especially under demanding conditions such as dust, noise, build-up, vibrations, or changing process parameters. VEGA offers solutions for this that operate precisely and with low maintenance even under these extreme environments. The focus is on the VEGAPULS 6X with a purge air connection. The universally applicable radar sensor guarantees safe level measurement, even with heavy dust development or antenna contamination. The measuring portfolio is completed by the proven vibration limit switches VEGAVIB and VEGAWAVE. Whether fine powder or coarse bulk solids – the robust sensors reliably report any exceeding or falling below defined limit levels, thus ensuring a smooth process flow. With its robust sensors, VEGA demonstrates…

How VEGA’s IoT level measurement technology is paving the way for automated logistics For a long time, level measurement was a simple, local issue in the process industry. Sensors detected whether a container was empty or full, sometimes providing percentage values, but rarely integrating the results into larger systems. However, this view of measurement technology has changed fundamentally. Today, it’s no longer just about individual measuring points, but about networked systems: about greater transparency, higher efficiency – and about making decisions automatically, before they become urgent. VEGA recognised this transition early on and helped shape it – with, among other things, the autonomous VEGAPULS Air radar sensor, VEGA Inventory System, the APL communication standard and universal Bluetooth connectivity. The goal of these developments is to make logistics processes not only more efficient but also more proactive. At the centre of all this is the concept of user-friendliness: Solutions should make everyday work noticeably easier. Step…

Production, logistics and administration buildings are being built Kuppenheim/Schiltach. On 17 December, instrumentation manufacturer VEGA Grieshaber KG officially began construction of a new production facility in Kuppenheim. This major project marks a milestone in the company’s growth strategy and sustainable development. The builder is Grieshaber Real Estate GmbH & Co. KG. With the new location, VEGA is expanding its production capacity and strengthening its global logistics. Schiltach will continue to be the company’s headquarters. There, the space available for further growth has been exhausted. The project is being implemented as part of the “Ober-Hardrain” development plan and will give a significant economic boost to the entire region. “We’re creating additional capacity in order to remain competitive in the long term and offer our customers worldwide the quality that VEGA stands for. We’re deliberately investing in sustainable structures and in the future of our company in Germany,” emphasises managing…

A milestone for the measurement technology manufacturer VEGA Grieshaber KG: At the beginning of October, the company officially commissioned its new electronics production facility at the US site in Mason near Cincinnati. The expansion covers around 11,000 square meters and doubles the previous production area in Mason. With the expansion, VEGA will produce electronic components directly on site in the future. The site expansion strengthens local supply chains, reduces dependence on global logistics, and increases flexibility in customer service. Production at the company headquarters in Schiltach remains. Sustainability and energy efficiency The new building was realized with a clear focus on energy efficiency and environmentally friendly materials. Regional sourcing and the elimination of long transport routes contribute to a more sustainable value chain. “With the expansion in Mason, we are investing in proximity to our customers in North America,” says Isabel Grieshaber, Managing Partner of VEGA. “This allows us to react faster, conserve resources, and deploy our innovative strength more effectively worldwide.” Collaboration across continents After around two years…

Innovative level and pressure measurement technology live in Hall 7A, Booth 102 Nuremberg, November 25–27, 2025. – As a leading provider of level and pressure measurement technology for process automation, VEGA will be at SPS 2025 in Nuremberg to show how reliable measured values are growing together with digital solutions. In Hall 7A, Booth 102, the company will present innovations that make processes more efficient, transparent, and future-proof. Highlights at the exhibition booth *  Reliable measurement technology meets digitalization*NEWLINE*VEGA sensors provide precise measured values for level and pressure—the basis for stable process control. Complementary digital tools open up new possibilities for smart optimization. *  Digital services: myVEGA & VEGA Tools*NEWLINE*Free platforms like myVEGA and the VEGA Tools app support users with ordering, configuration, data visualization, and commissioning. *  The Digital Twin*NEWLINE*With the VEGA Digital Twin, customers receive a comprehensive digital replica of their sensors. All…

Bulk solids safely under control. VEGA Grieshaber KG at Powtech/Technopharm in Hall 10.0, Booth 10-304; Reliable level measurement technology for bulk solids Bulk solids safely under control – this is the motto under which VEGA Grieshaber KG will present state-of-the-art sensor technology for level and point level measurement at this year’s Powtech/Technopharm – in Hall 10.0, Booth 10-304. The focus is on solutions for demanding applications in bulk solids and powder technology, where reliability and simple integration are crucial. VEGAPULS 6X with purge air connection A highlight at the trade fair stand is the VEGAPULS 6X. The 80 GHz radar sensor combines state-of-the-art technology with maximum flexibility – one device for all applications. In processes with high dirt or dust, it impresses with the optional purge air connection, which ensures permanently clean antennas and interference-free measurement results. VEGAPULS C 23 – compact, robust, economical Also on display: the VEGAPULS C 23 from the BASIC series. The compact radar sensor scores with easy handling, reliable measurement results, and excellent…

Simple, smart and reliable – these characteristics have enabled the BASIC series of VEGAPULS radar sensors to establish itself as the benchmark in level measurement technology since its market launch in 2020. Compact, attractively priced and technologically superior, the sensors are setting a clear trend in process automation. VEGA is now celebrating a milestone: The 500,000th BASIC radar sensor was recently delivered to a European company specializing in sustainable building materials. There, a VEGAPULS 31 precisely measures levels in bulk solids silos – despite dust, noise and coarse material. Clear evidence of what has distinguished the sensor series from the very beginning: reliable measurement technology for typical applications – with minimal installation effort. With its specially developed 80-GHz radar chip, robust housing materials like PVDF, fully encapsulated electronics and industrial-grade PUR cabling, the series is designed for the toughest conditions – for example in water management, chemicals or bulk material logistics. VEGA is currently the only supplier offering radar level sensors with fully encapsulated electronic components and connection…

Schiltach / Navarra, March 2025 – Within the context of a current project to equip a 500-kW prototype with instrumentation, technology company Nordex Electrolyzers has opted for sensor solutions from VEGA. The Nordex Group subsidiary develops high-performance electrolyzers for the industrial production of green hydrogen in Spain. Challenging process conditions Its alkaline pressure electrolysis system is specially designed for operation with fluctuating wind power. The prototype, which produces over 10 kilograms of hydrogen per hour, is installed in a modular container system and can be deployed flexibly worldwide. Sensors of type VEGAFLEX 81, VEGABAR 82 and VEGABAR 29 ensure safe and efficient operation under challenging process conditions, including temperatures up to 95 °C, pressures up to 27 bar and chemically aggressive media. Precision, safety and digital integration Javier Fernandez de Manzanos, Director of Electrolyzers at Nordex, explains: “VEGA impressed us with its precision, concern for safety and digital integration, as well as its excellent technical support.” The sensors are SIL and ATEX certified and offer features such as self-diagnostics,…

VEGA simplifies digital instrument documentation for the process industry What to do about overflowing filing cabinets and time-consuming document searches? For the process industry, instrumentation maker VEGA promotes the use of standardised, digital data packages in accordance with VDI 2770, thereby boosting efficiency. Users get fast, structured access to all relevant product documents and can even automate the documentation of entire process engineering systems. Digital documents instead of a flood of paper “A thick ring binder full of paper documents for just one measuring point is unfortunately not that unusual,” says Stefan Kaspar, Product Manager at VEGA, describing the current situation. “All in all, this creates a huge mountain of paper that our customers have to spend a lot of time and manpower on.” VEGA is now putting an end to this: Making documents available according to VDI 2770 in a structured, machine-readable format enables automated processing and saves valuable working time. Structured data, high efficiency Plant…

Partnership in the future of automation to offer customers the best possible digital networking and simple integration into digital infrastructures Today, more process data is available to industry than ever before. This brings many advantages, because digital networking makes production processes more transparent and scalable. To be able to offer customers the best possible networking as well as simple integration into digital infrastructures, instrumentation manufacturer VEGA is now participating in the Single Pair Ethernet Alliance. Single Pair Ethernet In the process industry, the networking of machines and production systems in the sense of Industry 4.0 is in full swing. A situation that has made it clear that data transfer must start to move in a new direction. That’s why VEGA, the global manufacturer of level and pressure measurement technology, has been involved in the SPE Alliance, an association of leading technology companies, since the end of 2024: founded in 2020 with the stated goal of creating a standardised, seamless network architecture based on Single Pair Ethernet, or SPE for short. Customers…

Heating with hydrogen mixtures via existing natural gas pipelines is feasible. Supported by precision instrumentation from VEGA How can excess renewable electricity be stored and used sensibly? One possible answer to this question was provided by the groundbreaking project “NETZlabor Hydrogen Island Öhringen” – supported by precision instrumentation from VEGA. One promising approach to storing surplus electricity is to use it to produce hydrogen, which can be delivered as a fuel gas for heating systems. But is the utilisation of hydrogen or natural gas-hydrogen mixtures via existing gas pipelines technically feasible? A large-scale test carried out on the Netze BW site in Öhringen has provided much more clarity in answering this research question. Hydrogen produced in a Hydrogenics electrolyser was mixed with natural gas and distributed through the existing pipeline network. High-precision measurements The high-precision VEGA measurement technology played a key role here: Sensors like VEGABAR 82, equipped with robust ceramic measuring cells, monitored the pressure and flow rate…

Managing Director Günter Kech has steered the fortunes of VEGA for decades. Now he is retiring. He knows VEGA down to the smallest detail and has shaped the manufacturer of level and pressure measurement technology from Schiltach like no other: after more than 50 years with the company, including 25 years in management, Günter Kech will retire on 31 December 2024. Looking back on a remarkable career. Schiltach. When a man like Günter Kech announces his retirement, he deserves the big stage to say goodbye. The VEGA Christmas party with around 1,100 employees and many invited guests of honour provided a worthy setting for the occasion. Measurement technology revolutionised Even a whole evening is not enough ‘to do justice to the work you have done for VEGA’, emphasised Elfriede Rauber and Edgar Schillinger, two of Kech’s long-time companions in the company. Be it the first instruments with ultrasonic measurement technology, which Günter Kech was involved in developing in the 1970s. Or the development of the world’s first radar two-wire instrument,…

To make it possible to identify a sensor at any time and in any place, even if its type label is damaged or faded VEGA is making RFID tags available for its sensors Scratches, dents or worn areas: After years of reliable performance under diverse environmental conditions and temperatures, even a level sensor shows its age. To make it possible to identify a sensor at any time and in any place, even if its type label is damaged or faded, and trace it using every digit of the serial number, VEGA is making RFID tags available for its sensors, initially for those of the PRO series. RFID Tags RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) is not new, but it is now probably the most advanced way of identifying sensors in industrial facilities. RFID tags contain a microchip that stores information. Because their robust chips make them contactlessly readable for many years, despite wind and weather, rapid temperature changes or exposure to sunlight, they are far superior to other labelling techniques. “They are an ideal addition to stamped tags or barcodes, especially for outdoor installations,” says Stefan Kaspar, VEGA product manager.…

Instrumentation manufacturer co-develops high-frequency ASICs Tiny, powerful and crucial for quality: ASICs (Application-Specific Integrated Circuits), i.e. integrated circuits developed to meet specific requirements, are the basis for the success of a radar sensor. The start-up milli IC in Karlsruhe specialises in the development of such high-frequency ASICs – and VEGA Grieshaber KG is on board with this venture. A wealth of expertise in millimetre wave and high-frequency technology The two managing directors Esref Turkmen and Alexander Haag as well as KIT professor and advisor Ahmet Cagri Ulusoy, three top experts in the field of millimetre wave and high-frequency technology, have joined forces. VEGA is the fourth partner involved and, as a successful manufacturer of measurement technology for level and pressure, not only contributes a great deal of expertise in this field, but also specific areas of application for the microchips. Helping to shape technological progress As a world market leader, VEGA already has…

The VEGAPULS 6X radar sensor in the new high-temperature version offers a solution for processes with temperatures of up to 450 °C. There are applications that push level measurement to its limits. Until recently, this included a process called iron briquetting, where it was almost impossible to achieve reliable measuring results due to extreme temperatures. That has changed. Now, the new high-temperature version of radar sensor VEGAPULS 6X provides a groundbreaking solution for processes at temperatures up to 450 °C. Sponge iron is an intermediate product in steel production. To store or transport it economically, it is often processed into briquettes. The technique involves passing the porous, spongy mass through heat-resistant roller presses at temperatures of 400 °C and higher. New solution for an old problem For many years, precise level measurement was the bottleneck in this process. Conventional measurement technology was not able to function reliably under the harsh conditions, because in addition to the heat, the low conductivity of iron also proved to be an impediment. For challenging…

Making the hydrogen world greener – that is the stated goal of the World Hydrogen Summit in Rotterdam. As the leading global platform, the summit brings together manufacturers and governments once again in 2024 to tackle challenges and seize opportunities collectively. Because the central focus is on making production processes efficient, safe, and futureproof, VEGA is also present in Rotterdam with the latest level and pressure measurement technology. ”VEGA has decades of experience and specific expertise that we can strategically contribute to the transformation of the hydrogen industry,” announces Sebastian Harbig, VEGA Global Projects Manager, about the trade show appearance. Numerous demo applications focus on topics such as performance under high pressure, optimal material selection, such as gold coating of pressure transmitters, and the precision fit of sensors for their application. It is precisely these factors that contribute to making hydrogen more competitive and scalable. Meet the VEGA level and pressure experts LIVE at the World Hydrogen…

With the new subsidiaries in Denmark and Sweden, which will open in spring 2024, VEGA is actively responding to this development and moving even closer to customers with its modern level and pressure measurement technology. The demand for innovative measurement technology for industry is also increasing in Scandinavia. With the new subsidiaries in Denmark and Sweden, which will open in spring 2024, VEGA is actively responding to this development and moving even closer to customers with its modern level and pressure measurement technology. Scandinavia is not new territory for VEGA. A VEGA subsidiary has been operating in Norway since 2015. In Sweden and Denmark, VEGA was represented by local dealers until now. With the establishment of the two new subsidiaries, VEGA’s presence in the two countries with promising markets will now be consolidated. Customer service is the top priority Jürgen Schuijren, Managing Director of VEGA Netherlands, is currently at the forefront of the expansion into the north. “We want to offer these markets the level of service that customers are used to from VEGA,” he says – in other words, short logistics routes, a common language with customers,…

Simplicity for the user – that’s an important guiding principle at VEGA. It also applies to the many tools that are available for operating sensors and other devices. From October 2023, the range of capabilities will be considerably expanded. What’s new? VEGA is making the previously chargeable ’full version’ of its DTM Collection the free ’standard version’ for everyone: “We want to provide our customers with everything they need for quick and easy setup, diagnosis and maintenance,” explains product manager Ralf Höll – i.e. a comprehensive range of operational and maintenance functions at no additional cost. The DTM Collection comes with many valuable functions, including a calculation assistant for complex vessel geometries, extensive instrument documentation, diagnostics, recording and storage onto VEGA DataViewer. What are the biggest advantages? The VEGA DTM Collection is an entire software package that includes many useful features. For example, it enables saving or printing simple instrument set up overview documentation into PDF format. “Another valuable tool is the DataViewer,” emphasises product manager Philipp Ketterer. This Windows-based software is used to conveniently…

Four branches move into new buildings. Focus on sustainability. The measurement technology manufacturer VEGA is growing - not only in terms of turnover and employee numbers, but also visibly. The company has moved into four new buildings in recent months. In Great Britain, the USA, South Africa and Spain, the employees now have significantly more space at their disposal. With this, the specialist for innovative measurement technology with headquarters in Schiltach, where the 1000th employee was welcomed at the beginning of June, continues to invest in its future and attaches great importance to sustainability. At the same time, an environment is to be created for the company’s employees that ”doesn’t feel like just work, but like a second home,” emphasised Isabel Grieshaber, managing partner of VEGA Grieshaber KG, at the opening of the new building in South Africa. Training possibilities increased When designing the four branches, VEGA also paid great attention to expanding the training possibilities. The range…

New backup & restore solution reliably secures and saves data from VEGA sensors When a level or pressure sensor is taken out of service and replaced, it takes countless important sensor settings and data with it into retirement. However, the settings and measured values are not lost, because a new VEGA software tool saves everything that matters. Smartphones and tablets are now standard equipment in industrial plants. Almost 40 percent of all VEGA sensors for level, point level and pressure are parameterised, read out and serviced via Bluetooth and the VEGA Tools app. To be sure, lots of ”real work” still has to be done on site, but the adjustment of sensors in hazardous zones or hard-to-reach measuring points is made considerably easier with these wireless tools, as it can be performed from a safe distance of up to 50 metres. Wireless is now the standard But even in less demanding ”standard applications”, wireless operation via app is increasingly gaining acceptance. VEGA product manager Philipp Ketterer knows the reasons: ”For…

The VEGAPULS 6X radar sensor is the world’s first level sensor with built-in cyber security features, in compliance with Industrial Cyber Security Standard IEC 62443-4-2. VEGA, the Black Forest manufacturer of level, switching and pressure instrumentation, is on a security mission. In January 2023, it delivered to its customers what is unquestionably the world’s first level sensor with built-in cyber security features. With this new development VEGA wants to send a strong message, namely, that it recognizes the increasing threat of cyber criminality in industry and is taking action to combat it. From the outside, you wouldn’t see anything different or unusual: The VEGAPULS 6X radar sensor, together with its documentation, fits perfectly into its tailor-made carton which, at the end of the packaging line, gets its shipping label. Address: A chemical company in northern Hesse, Germany. But what the customer receives is something quite different from all the other level sensors previously available in the market. For the first time ever, this sensor comes with cyber protection as an integral component. It was developed in compliance…

The VEGAPULS 6X radar level sensor has been designed according to the latest IT security standard IEC 62443-4-2. In view of the increasing digitalisation in industry, an extremely important point is effective protection against cyber attacks. In industry, production facilities are becoming more and more interconnected and use digital status retrieval on all devices and systems. This makes them vulnerable in a new way. To fulfil the highest cyber security standards currently available in the process industry, the VEGAPULS 6X radar level sensor has been designed according to the latest IT security standard IEC 62443-4-2. During a walk through the VEGA IT department, Jürgen and Stefan explain what has to be considered already in the development stage in order to create a secure sensor.

Online Live Demo on 12 and 13 October 2022: ”We love reliable values. Just like our radar sensors.” For over 30 years, VEGA has been a pioneer and market leader in the field of radar level measurement. We’re passionate about using the latest technologies to make our measuring instruments simpler and better. The result is a radar portfolio that exactly fits your bulk solids measurement tasks: regardless of medium, grain size or ambient conditions. Find out how this is possible. Our radar experts are at your disposal with specialised knowledge and answers to your questions. VEGA Live Demo on 12 and 13 October 2022: ”We love reliable values. Just like our radar sensors.” Universal The universal VEGAPULS 6X is characterised by very high dynamics, robustness and accuracy as well as an SIL and IT safety concept. Compact With its compact VEGAPULS C series, VEGA is offering for the first time a low-cost solution for simple bulk solids applications. Autonomous VEGAPULS Air is the ideal sensor for all stand-alone bulk solids applications. It lends…

The Friedrich Köster GmbH & Co. KG Maschinenfabrik-Eisengießerei in Heide manufactures castings of iron, steel and non-ferrous metals, sometimes in small batches, sometimes as individual castings of various sizes. The foundry sand required for this is transported, still hot, to large silos after use. Here it is stored and cooled until it is needed again for further processing steps. In order to reliably measure the level in the silos and thus their total content, reliable level measurement is required. Until now, guided radar sensors were used for this purpose. These old sensors, however, intermittently failed to transmit the measurement signals: Due to the very long cable probes, they had difficulties measuring in the sand and sometimes even stopped working completely. The necessary repairs could only be carried out when the silos were empty. This was not only inconvenient, it also caused delays in the production process again and again. VEGAPULS 31 radar sensors…

Together with the Digital Data Chain Consortium, VEGA wants to further advance the digital twin of its instruments Transparent data exchange between manufacturers and users is an almost limitless topic, also in the process industry. To make progress in this area, many individual solutions, including some proprietary ones, have to be brought together under one roof. The Digital Data Chain Consortium, with VEGA as a founding member, wants to make documents and data accessible to all by means of a digital type label. Many different manufacturers What looks like a complete system out on the factory floor rarely turns out to be a unified whole when viewed up close: In every production system there are mechanical, electrical, electronic and software components from many different manufacturers. A complex multiplicity that makes itself felt particularly when things are not running smoothly. For example when a sensor needs to be re-parameterised, a valve sealed or a fuse replaced. How efficiently a machine or even an entire system can be repaired or serviced depends largely on how quickly…

6X: VEGA’s simple radar formula for better processes. The new radar sensor can measure in every conceivable level application. With VEGAPULS 6X, VEGA radar “thinks” in a new way. The result: A new radar sensor that can measure in every conceivable level application. The times when users had to choose the right level measuring instrument from a multitude of different ones are now history. Fit for all applications Traditionally, the search for a suitable radar level sensor begins by asking which frequency would be best for the specific application, or by determining the properties of the medium, the temperature ranges involved and the process fittings required. Until now, choosing an instrument was a laborious task, but VEGA is now transforming the process completely with its new VEGAPULS 6X. “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…

Sensor operation via smartphone and tablet: new functions to simplify proof testing. On the road, at home, at work – the smartphone is always with us. Mobile devices are now standard equipment in industrial plants as well. This allows machines and production systems to be operated more efficiently and, in many cases, more safely: for example, by enabling the system status to be called up remotely, or by eliminating the need to climb to the top of a tall vessel, or enter a hazardous zone to read sensor measurements. ✅ The combination of reliable and simple The productivity and efficiency of machines and entire plants always depends on how quickly and conveniently their status data can be visualised. The VEGA Tools app is mobile-based software that makes exactly this task easy. In machines and production systems, VEGA sensors deliver data that are not only needed for direct control. Some of these individual process values can also provide decisive information for planning maintenance work or eliminating faults. For almost six years, the…

VEGA sensors are self-explanatory, functional and durable. These qualities these qualities resulted in a Red Dot Design Award 2021 for three new compact sensors of the VEGAPULS, VEGABAR and VEGAPOINT series. The art of designing a good level or pressure measuring instrument lies in recognising the factors that advance their application. That’s why VEGA is always questioning every component anew: from the materials to the user interface. Awarded three times The components that make the grade have what it takes: They are then truly self-explanatory, functional and durable. For this reason, the Black Forest company has now received the Red Dot Design Award 2021 for three new compact sensors of the VEGAPULS, VEGABAR and VEGAPOINT series. The best solution is the simplest one possible: “VEGA is simple”, explains Managing Director Rainer Waltersbacher. “We are known for this core idea, and we’ve brought it to perfection in product design.” VEGA’s approach is based on many years of experience and lots of thorough research, which ultimately ensures that a new product will be able to perform all functions required of it. The central aim, says Waltersbacher,…

VEGA sensors deliver reliable measured values over any distance High or low Whether for high silos or small tanks, VEGA sensors provide reliable measurement values over any distance. Measured value indication and adjustment are possible with the display directly on the sensor or via a remote display mounted nearby. Nearby or far The VEGA Tools app enables quick access to display and diagnostic functions via mobile devices: wireless and secure. You can access your measured values worldwide via the VEGA Inventory System, the software platform for easy acquisition and visualization of level data. Watch the video for a visualization of this system.

Video of live demo: In this video our product managers will show you the functionality and advantages of the new instruments. With radar technology that is robust, flexible and economical all at the same time, VEGA is setting the course for more efficient production processes involving bulk solids. The deployment spectrum of the new VEGAPULS C series now includes simple, basic applications. Experience in our live demo how "radar for any situation" works. From standard applications to unconventional and complex ones: how the technology measures reliably, regardless of dust, noise or temperature fluctuations. And above all, how it performs in direct comparison with ultrasonics.

Choosing the right pressure sensor is not always easy: in this episode of VEGA talk, we examine criteria such as tank shape, medium being measured, process temperature, process pressure and the process fitting required. Five tips help to find the right sensor for pressure measurement.

Online Live Demo In 30-minute live demonstrations, our product managers will show you the functionality and advantages of the new instruments. With radar technology that is robust, flexible and economical all at the same time, VEGA is setting the course for more efficient production processes involving bulk solids. The deployment spectrum of the new Vegapuls c series now includes simple, basic applications. Experience in our live demo how "radar for any situation" works. From standard applications to unconventional and complex ones: how the technology measures reliably, regardless of dust, noise or temperature fluctuations. And above all, how it performs in direct comparison with ultrasonics.

Implement together Industry 4.0 It can happen that fast. The "Open Industry 4.0 Alliance" was launched in the spring of 2019 and in the short time since then its membership has risen from 8 to around 60. One of the members is VEGA. That’s because the Black Forest instrumentation specialist fully supports the Alliance’s goal of helping the diverse range of cloud-based services now available on the market to achieve a kind of teamwork capability. Whether Smart Factory, Industry 4.0 or IIoT: ultimately, these terms all mean the same thing Factories, machines and components are becoming increasingly networked and smarter. With its comprehensive sensor portfolio, VEGA offers high-performance measurement technology for all level and pressure requirements – from standard applications to highly complex solutions for any conceivable production environment. It is becoming increasingly important to link production more closely with IT technology and use measuring results for intelligent control across…

Compact level switches with 360° switching status indication With the new point level switches, VEGA extend their sensor portfolio and become a complete supplier for level detection. For the detection of light bulk solids Vegapoint 31 is a low-cost limit switch for use with light bulk solids. The optional universal connection for hygiene adapters ensures reduced installation effort and leaner stock keeping and perfectly meets the requirements for hygienic processes in the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. It can be used without adjustment in the application. With IO-Link, it offers continuous digital data transmission. Luminous advantage: 360° switching status indication Thanks to the 360° status indication, all switching states can be visually detected from any direction. The illuminated ring colour can be freely selected from over 256 colours and remains clearly visible even in daylight. At first glance, it can be seen whether the measuring process is running, whether the sensor is switching or whether there…

Finding the right measuring instrument even faster Innovative pressure and level measurement technology, the combination of the highest safety and efficiency with simple operation from the Black Forest of Germany, can now be ordered at the click of a mouse. This is an extension of the existing customer service. In addition to the personal contact persons, who advise customers all over the world about sensors, customers can now also discover, configure and order the entire VEGA product range at ✅ Configurator for the entire VEGA product range ✅ Information about prices and delivery times ✅ Direct online ordering ✅ Saving configurations ✅ 2D/3D drawings for your configured instrument ✅ Order status overview

Even now our production in Germany runs with brief delivery schedules At VEGA we still deliver 80% of our - also custom - instruments within four to eight working days after receiving the order. Everything is home made in the Black Forest of Germany. However, delays due to transport, customs formalities or delivery are beyond our control. We will be happy to advise you on your choice of instrument. Our specialists are available by phone, video and e-mail to continue providing you with tailored advice via en 033-4502502. Find out what we have to offer via vega.com

VEGA extends its portfolio for food and pharmaceuticals production With the launch of its new Vegabar pressure sensors and Vegapoint level switches, VEGA becomes a full-range supplier for level and pressure sensors to the food and pharmaceutical industries. The compact instruments in this series are perfectly tailored to standard applications that nevertheless require high quality and strict hygiene. Their universal adapter system and process fittings provide the flexibility needed to keep installation and parts inventory costs lower. An eye-catching, 360° switching status display ensures safety and process reliability. The colour of the illuminated ring can be freely selected from a pallet of 256 colours and it can be easily seen from any direction – even in bright daylight. Another prominent feature of the instruments is their universal communication. The standard IO-Link protocol ensures intelligent data transfer and simple integration into the system.

Regular testing of electrical systems is a rather unpopular task in many industrial companies, not least because regular proof tests often result in a costly process interruption with subsequent recalibration and reparameterization. That’s why many companies often react only when a malfunction occurs. But not only is proof testing required by law. It helps to provide more protection and safety and, in terms of predictive maintenance, can also save costs in the long run. For many VEGA sensors, the cost of such tests can be effectively reduced. Once triggered by the Vega dtm, the field instruments run through the mandatory tests during system operation and the final results are displayed in the Vega dtm. This provides maximum safety and fulfills all legal requirements. The latest DTM generation now goes one step further than its predecessors: It offers the option of printing the complete results report or saving it as a pdf document. This makes work easier for plant…

With its high frequency of 80 GHz, VEGAPULS 69 solves challenging measuring tasks in bulk solids – contactless. With its small beam angle, silo installations and reflections from the vessel walls are no longer a problem. Dust that occurs during filling doesn’t interfere with the signal because its new microwave components reliably detect even the smallest reflection signals. The universal radar sensor for bulk solids has a measuring range of up to 120 meters and is available in three versions: With lightweight plastic antenna, with 1 ”½” threaded connection, or with a lens antenna integrated in the flange. Reliable remote operation: A Bluetooth function integrated into the indicating and adjustment module of the radar sensor allows convenient and safe operation as well as display and evaluation from a distance of up to 25 meters. All you need is the free VEGA Tools app and a smartphone or tablet. More safety in level detection: With the vibrating level…

The practical tool for simple, wireless adjustment of VEGA instruments Industrial equipment spread out over a wide area, with high tanks or potentially explosive zones, poses an enormous challenge to the implementation of digitisation and Industry 4.0 concepts. To reach difficult-to-access or dangerous measuring points from a safe distance, VEGA offers the option of parameterizing sensors and reading out their measured values via Bluetooth on a smartphone or tablet with the VEGA Tools app. The advantages are obvious: especially easy to operate, all data permanently available in real time, and numerous possibilities for upgrading in the future. An important Industry 4.0 module With the Tools app from VEGA, sensors can be controlled wirelessly over distances of up to 25 metres and accessed directly – without technicians having to climb high ladders or go into hazardous environments. In keeping with the spirit and purpose of Industry 4.0, the tool simplifies communication with sensors. Because in addition to convenient visualization…

They’ve long been standard in the private sector. In the meantime, however, mobile apps are also taking over industrial automation. At this year’s SPS IPC Drives, everyone was talking about these smart, user-friendly helpers within the context of the central theme “Industry 4.0.” After all, they are one of the keys to being able to read out sensors more flexibly and monitor them more reliably. For the sixth time, the trade magazine ”elektrotechnik” selected the best automation apps at the world-leading trade fair. It bestowed its ”Automation App Award” in the three categories App, Solution and Innovation and extended invitations to attend the award ceremony at the booth of Vogel Communications Group. ”VEGA Tools” is a practical tool that makes wireless setup, display and diagnosis over distances of up to 25 metres considerably easier for all Bluetooth-capable VEGA sensors. Wireless operation makes the connection faster and the range greater.…

Frequency is a crucial parameter for efficient level detection. Just how crucial, however, was surprising even to VEGA as a manufacturer of measurement technology. 80-GHz radar technology found market acceptance at a pace nobody had expected. It quickly replaced the previous 26-GHz technology standard in many areas. With more than 100,000 80-GHz radar instruments already sold, there is good reason to celebrate at the company headquarters. The step towards a universal measuring instrument 80-GHz radar sensors can be used universally for the majority of industrial level applications. VEGAPULS 64 detects liquids with unwavering accuracy, even with condensate or buildup on the antenna. And since the sensor can also be equipped with the smallest antenna of its kind, there’s hardly a mounting location where it wouldn’t fit. 80-GHz sensors also set standards for applications with bulk solids. It doesn’t matter if there’s a lot of dust in the air or material…

For the 25th time, The TOP 100 competition has selected the most innovative German SMEs. This year, VEGA Grieshaber KG is also a leading innovator. This was the result of a verdict made by the scientific director of TOP 100, Professor Dr. Nikolaus Franke. As mentor of TOP 100, Ranga Yogeshwar honors the company from Schiltach together with Franke and compamedia on June 29, 2018 at the award ceremony in Ludwigsburg within the framework of the 5th German SME Summit . In the independent selection process, the company, with its 610 employees, particularly shone in the categories ”Innovation Climate” and ”Innovation-Promoting Top Management”. Driving forward these developments is a top priority for the third-generation family business with 610 employees. Managing director Isabel Grieshaber ensures the right framework conditions in the innovation work and the appropriate team mix. What is particularly important to her is that all managers are socially competent,…

A deep virtual insight into chemical processes Distillation, ammonia and colour pigment processing, energy generation, storage, waste water treatment – the chemical industry has many facets. The specifications for the process measurement technologies used are correspondingly diverse and demanding. Because efficient, robust production processes place special demands on materials, VEGA measuring instruments are available in many different versions. They are always tailored to the respective application. However, the challenge for users is to find the right instrument for the right task – and to optimally use it. That’s as close as you can get A new, interactive animation on the VEGA homepage now sheds light on all the possibilities. The virtual visit to a chemical park explains typical as well as special processing methods in a concise and understandable way. And it provides answers to questions like: Which measuring principle is suitable for level measurement in an evaporator, when distilling urea? How…

The new PLICSMOBILE T81 is an external radio unit for wireless transmission of measured values and remote parameterization of HART sensors. The following versions are now available: - Remote version PLICSMOBILE T81 with HART communication to the sensor - Detached battery/accumulator unit PLICSMOBILE B81 for supplying PLICSMOBILE T81 and connected sensors - Solar panel PLICSMOBILE S81 for connection to PLICSMOBILE B81 The most important features of the new PLICSMOBILE T81 at a glance: - Integration of up to 15 HART sensors via one PLICSMOBILE - Detached battery/accumulator unit with high capacity - Combination antenna for GSM/GPRS/UMTS, Bluetooth Smart and GPS - Prepared for future use in potentially explosive atmospheres Typical applications are measurement data transmission for mobile containers with position determination via GPS, battery-operated, self-sufficient level and deep-well measurement, tank farms and applications in the water and sewage sector. PLICSMOBILE…

The introduction of Vegapuls 64 begins a new age in radar measurement technology Vegapuls 64, the world’s first radar level sensor for liquids, operating at a frequency of 80 GHz, has instigated a radical new era in radar level measurement technology. Eighteen months ago a new sensor for the continuous measurement of bulk solids, Vegapuls 69, was introduced with great success. This sensor also operates with a transmission frequency 3 times higher than the widely used 26 GHz frequency. ”The market has shown that this technology is the thing of the future – since the market launch, over 10,000 Vegapuls 69 level sensors have already been installed,” says Jürgen Skowaisa, product manager of radar instrumentation at VEGA Grieshaber KG, describing the success story of these increased frequency sensors. These instruments have proven their worth, especially on media with poor reflective properties, in production shafts up to 120 m deep, or in silos with numerous internal installations that generate strong false echoes. Vegapuls 64 for liquid…

This year VEGA fifty years. Fifty years building a strong product is a rich story. A story about determination, experience and joint effort. About complex systems and pioneering innovations. This anniversary year is extra special because of our move to a unique location: The carriage house on the estate Nimmerdor.

VEGA Inventory System With VEGA Inventory System sensors on tanks and silos can now communicate directly with the supplier – via a Web portal – and report the need for replenishment fully automatically and in good time. Vendormanaged inventory programs (VMI) are an efficient way of improving inventory monitoring and replenishment. The automated flow of information within a company or between partner companies creates transparency early on for the supplier – and security of supply for the purchaser. VEGA thus makes a strong link – with win-win effect – out of something that until now was a critical weakness in the supply chain. With the help of the web-based software, the supplier assumes responsibility for the customer’s stocks and makes sure they are always sufficiently full. This arrangement gives him greater flexibility in his own resource and logistics management. He no longer has to depend on the customer assessing his needs accurately and ordering replenishments on…

With the new display module PLICSLED, the switching status of a sensor can be read from afar, even in strong sunlight. The module is compatible with all sensors of the plics® family with relay output: VEGASWING series 60, VEGAVIB series 60, VEGAWAVE series 60, VEGACAP series 60 and VEGAMIP series 60. Since external wiring is unnecessary, the time needed for installation is reduced to a minimum. Power is supplied via the relay electronics. The second relay output is used to control the switching status display. Depending on the module version, the switching status is displayed in the colour combination red-green or yellow-green. PLICSLED is installed directly inside the plics® sensor housing, which gives it a high degree of protection from dust and water ingress.

Focusing on the Essential! Just in time for the POWTECH 2014, VEGA presents the VEGAPULS 69 which comes a good deal closer to the ideal of an all-round radar measuring instrument for bulk solids. The level measuring instrument operates with a frequency of 79 GHz. This enables a much better focusing of the transmission signal. Especially in vessels and silos with many installations, the good focusing helps to reduce the influence of false signals considerably. With new microwave components, even the slightest reflection signals can be measured. Products with poor reflection properties which were previously difficult to measure, such as plastic powders or wood chips, can now be measured reliably. With a measuring range up to 120 m and an accuracy of ±5 mm it has enough power reserves even for unusual assignments such as in mine shafts or for distance measurement in conveyor systems. To make setup and commissioning easier, an intelligent App for smartphones has been developed. It allows…

Made from the same mould VEGA has been developing the plics idea for more than 10 years now. The VEGATOR 100 series product family represents the latest step in this process: a standardized platform for signal conditioning instruments and barriers. In line with the plics philosophy, the housing platform has an integrated electronics and operating concept, delivering consistency and uniformity even among simple components such as signal conditioning instruments and isolating modules. Everything follows a modular concept: channel numbers and functions are clearly structured, making selection easier, along with standardized order codes, connectors, temperature ranges, operating instructions, and more, across the whole series. All devices of the VEGATOR 100 series have identical dimensions. Even in the case of the 2-channel models, VEGA maintains the standard width at 20 mm. This allows a higher installation density and number of channels to save valuable space in control cabinets. Careful…

The new version of the VEGA adjustment software includes the 4...20 mA and 4...20mA/HART DTMs for the new instrument series VEGABAR 80. The information on the selected vessel geometry and the linearization table of the adjusted range are stored as graphics in the documentation of the instrument series VEGAFLEX 80 and VEGABAR 80. Functional enhancements for adjustment of other sensors as well as signal conditioning instruments have also been added. All VEGA DTMs available in this version have been tested and released for operation under Microsoft® Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7 as well as Windows 8. This also applies to the included version (4.1 SP3) of the adjustment software PACTware. All DTMs for adjustment of VEGA sensors and signal conditioning instruments are available in DTM Collection 01/2014. The DTMs describe the functionality of the hardware and allow complete adjustment. All VEGA DTMs have been developed according to the FDT/DTM Style Guide. The new…

VEGABAR series 80 - fast track to the right pressure transmitter VEGA has completely re-engineered their VEGABAR pressure transmitter family as well simplifying them down to just three innovative model ranges. This means it is now much easier for the user to choose their perfect instrument from this full-range supplier of pressure technology. These three transmitter variants can solve practically any process pressure application. VEGABAR 82 is the all-rounder, with its ceramic measuring cell, which covers 60 to 70 % of all applications. If high temperature and chemical resistance is required, the VEGABAR 81 with a chemical seal assembly is the first choice. While VEGABAR 83 with its metallic measuring cell is recommended for very high pressures. The versatile VEGABAR 82 can cover the majority of all applications in the process industry. It features the proprietary, oil-free, high abrasion and overload resistant ceramic-capacitive CERTEC® measuring cell, and it boasts some new and extraordinary innovations. For example its sensitivity…

The new DTM Collection contains functional enhancements for TDR sensors of the VEGAFLEX 80 series, eg Profibus and HART SIL. Functional enhancements for adjustment of other sensors as well as signal conditioning instruments have also been added. All VEGA DTMs available in this version have been checked and released for operation under Microsoft® Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7 as well as Windows 8. This also applies to the included version of the adjustment software PACTware 4.1 SP3. All DTMs for adjustment of VEGA sensors and signal conditioning instruments are available in DTM Collection 05/2013. The DTMs describe the functionality of the hardware and allow complete adjustment. All VEGA DTMs have been developed according to the FDT/DTM Style Guide. The new DTMs of course supersede the older DTMs of the same series. Compatibility across all instrument versions is ensured. This means that the user can adjust all instrument generations entirely with the latest release…

The four professional journals Process, Process Worldwide, PharmaTec and Schüttgut (Bulk Solids Handling) handed out the Innovation Awards for 2013 during the POWTECH trade fair. They were looking for the most innovative equipment and methods in mechanical process technology in six different categories. The criteria for the award were the degree of innovation, the quality and profitability for users, the existing applications as well as the presentation of the product. The specialist jury awarded the winners at the official awards ceremony on the first evening of the fair. VEGA Grieshaber applied for the Innovation Award in the category `Process Measurement and Control Technology / Automation” with the new VEGAFLEX 82 guided radar sensor and won. The decisive factor for the jury`s decision was the instrument’s ease of use in combination with many new features: First, the automatic probe end tracking function that switches on automatically, for example, if…

In February 2013, almost 9 years after introducing VEGAPULS 68, the first radar sensor for bulk solids, VEGA have delivered the 100,000th sensor. "This production milestone carries forward the success story of radar level sensors in process automation. Today, they are the all-round level transmitter for liquids and bulk solids," commented Günter Kech, Managing Director. "Radar technology is on a success trajectory and we will ensure that it stays there, by further simplifying the level measurement of bulk solids with radar in the future." The 100,000th bulk solids radar instrument is a VEGAPULS SR 68. The landmark sensor went to Bühler AG in Switzerland. This Swiss technology group is using it for level measurement in a 25-metre-high cement silo. Radar for solids VEGA Grieshaber KG launched VEGAPULS 68, the first radar sensor specifically tailored to applications in the bulk solids industry, on the market in 2004. Compared to radar sensors…

Guided radar for level measurement of bulk solids For bulk solids, even those with low reflectivity and applications in silos up to 75 m high, the new guided radar sensor VEGAFLEX 82 with innovative features offers a new quality when it comes to reliability and measurement certainty. Thanks to its new automatic probe end tracking function, VEGAFLEX 82 measures the levels of bulk solids even with a low dielectric constant of 1.1 and higher with unprecedented reliability. When there is an increasingly unreliable product signal, the sensor switches automatically to the stable probe end tracking signal, which is always proportional to the level. This guarantees accurate, consistent readings, especially with critical products such as plastic powder. The sensor is thus able to adapt to changing conditions, delivering a new quality in measurement certainty and reliability. If large amounts of buildup form on the measuring probe, another innovative feature takes effect: dynamic false echo suppression. The signal processing…

The new VEGA catalogue is here This comprehensive reference volume, Products and Prices 2012/13, offers over 300 pages of proven measurement technology, innovations and interesting services. In the newly printed catalogue you’ll find all the information you need for your project planning and instrument selection. The included DVD "Products and Prices" includes all product information, operating instructions, approvals and much more regarding VEGA instruments.

Dust protection with self-cleaning effect New antenna cover keeps the measuring system of radar sensors free of dust at low cost In applications with extreme dust generation, an antenna cover is an inexpensive option for keeping the measuring system of VEGAPULS radar sensors clean. The self-cleaning GORE-TEX antenna cover guarantees reliable, maintenance-free operation. For radar sensors, one simple rule applies: the higher the frequency, the more vulnerable the antenna is to buildup and dirt. In applications with extreme dust and buildup, the antenna system is often kept clean with compressed air. Compressed air, however, is an expensive resource. So in the search for a more efficient way to protect the parabolic and horn antennas of VEGAPULS 68 and SR 68 radar sensors against dust deposits, an alternative to cost-intensive compressed air was considered. The innovative GORE-TEX antenna cover is a simple, cost-effective way to keep the antenna system clean. Having all the advantages of this special…

Simple operation and intelligent software ensure reliability in measurement and save time in setup a The next-generation VEGAFLEX TDR sensors are on their way to ACHEMA. New hardware and software combined with a simple, intelligent adjustment concept form a solid foundation for reliable measurement of liquids and solids. The application spectrum of these advanced plics® sensors for level and interface measurement is wider and more versatile than ever before. About 10 years ago, VEGA turned the vision of a simple, standardised level and pressure measurement technology into reality with plics®. With this technology, users can reduce costs throughout the entire product life cycle. The new VEGAFLEX series 80 guided radar sensors from VEGA are the logical further development of this concept. Beside simple instrument selection and guided setup, reliability and measurement certainty were the focus of the new development. Versatile and totally reliable The application range of VEGAFLEX series 80 is more versatile than ever before. The user only has to select the sensor…

Independent. Simple. Reliable. A battery pack is now available for the GSM/GPRS radio unit PLICSMOBILE T61. With it, PLICSMOBILE is completely self-sufficient, requiring no external energy for transmitting measured values and supplying power to the connected plics® sensor. The transmitting and receiving unit PLICSMOBILE T61 is connected as a separate radio unit to a plics® sensor. A SIM card and built-in modem enable worldwide GSM/GPRS data transmission – including remote diagnostics and remote maintenance. The unit complements existing solutions with signal conditioning instruments especially in the area of VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory). PLICSMOBILE T61 is now available with an optional battery pack. The batteries, which supply power to the radio unit and the connected sensor, are integrated in the second housing chamber. For battery operation, PLICSMOBILE is equipped with an intelligent energy management system. The normal service life of the battery is approximately four years, depending…

Level measurement for bulk solids silos up to 30 m high VEGAPULS SR 68 is VEGA’s new radar sensor for continuous measurement of bulk solids. It is especially suitable for level measurement in silos and bunkers with heights up to 30 metres. VEGA is well known for its innovative level measurement technology and pragmatic solutions that offer the user many practical benefits. When the wish for a reliable level sensor for measuring ranges up to 30 m arose, the company reacted quickly. Its tried and true radar technology was adapted once again to the requirements of users – a new sensor optimally covering applications in medium-height silos was the result. With its 30 metre measuring range, VEGAPULS SR 68 is ideally suited for a wide variety of bulk solids applications and offers the user all the advantages of radar technology at an interesting price. Uninfluenced by dust, noise and strong air currents during filling, the sensor reliably detects the level and contributes to profitable plant operation. Since even the…

SIL function test for guided microwave and radar without the need for dismounting or physically cont A new testing method is now available for the TDR sensors VEGAFLEX (guided microwave) and the radar sensors VEGAPULS. It allows the `recurring function test` for SIL applications to be carried out without influencing the ongoing process. Safety instrumented systems (SIS) that operate in `low demand mode` require regular function checks. The safety indices of the components (sensor, logic and actuator) determine the inspection interval. As a rule, the sensor must be dismounted or contacted by the medium in order to verify the function in such applications. This is a procedure which usually cannot be carried out during ongoing production. Moreover, this way of testing is usually very cost-intensive and filling a process vessel up to the overfill alarm level to verify the sensor function also involves risks. The function test via keystroke on the vibrating level switches VEGASWING, VEGAVIB and VEGAWAVE is already well known. A test cycle is started by simply pressing…

Simplified measurement of bulk solids Radar technology has many physical advantages. It’s no wonder, then, that radar is steadily replacing the proven ultrasonic sensors when it comes to level measurement of bulk solids. Neither the strong dust generation nor the extreme filling noise nor the strong air currents during pneumatic filling can bother the radar sensors. New hardware and extended software algorithms make the sensors of the VEGAPULS instrument series even more powerful. State-of-the-art microwave components detect even the smallest reflections. The result: still more measuring certainty under everyday operating conditions, even with poorly reflective media, such as plastic powder, bran or dry wood dust. Today, application parameters describe the measuring task of the sensor and thus enable simple, and at the same time optimal, adaptation to the respective conditions. The user merely has to select the type of medium to be measured and the vessel form or mounting situation and then set his…

Wireless communication for near and far License and registration free industrial radio bands lend themselves well for wireless transmission of signals over short distances. But for large distances, one usually cannot get around using modems in conjunction with GSM/GPRS technology. VEGA has two components, PLICSRADIO and PLICSMOBILE, that make customized and thus cost-effective wireless communication solutions possible. PLICSRADIO wirelessly transmits 4 ... 20 mA/HART signals as well as switching states up to one kilometre in the 2.4 GHz radio band. The solution lends itself well in cases where laying a signal cable from the sensors to the signal conditioning instruments is not possible or too ex-pensive. It overcomes obstacles such as railroad tracks or rivers quickly and cost-effectively. Further areas of application are mobile system components. With the flexible PLICSRADIO, not only can existing systems be quickly and easily extended without interruption, but modifications can be carried out any time…

The microwave barrier VEGAMIP 61 is especially designed for the requirements and special needs of the bulk solids industry. Since the microwave barrier measures contactlessly, VEGAMIP has no direct contact with the medium. This is advantageous particularly for abrasive products or very high temperatures. In such cases VEGAMIP 61 can simply measure from the outside through a microwave-permeable window, for example, of ceramic or plastic. Also in the area of liquid level detection or object detection, the microwave barrier offers many advantages over other measuring principles. The microwave barrier consists of a VEGAMIP T61 transmitter and one or several VEGAMIP R61 receivers. The receiver measures the attenuation of the received microwave signal and generates a switching signal from it. VEGAMIP can be used as a maximum or minimum sensor. Its switching delay can be set between 0.1 and 20 s. VEGAMIP 61 is fully integrated in VEGA`s plics concept and offers all…

Radiation-based process measurement technology from VEGA offers great measure of user convenience. Under extreme process conditions, many measuring techniques quickly reach their limits. Not so with ProTrac, the new development from VEGA: this radiation-based measuring instrument is completely unaffected by high vessel pressures, aggressive media, extreme temperatures or difficult physical characteristics of the product. Because, ProTrac measures contactlessly right through vessel walls with the help of gamma radiation. With the development of ProTrac, VEGA has set new standards of reliability and safety in radiation-based measurement: with regard to the sensitivity of detectors and the quality of source holders. All ProTrac sensors were developed in compliance with the strict specifications of IEC/EN 61508 and fulfil the highest requirements. VEGA is the first supplier of SIL-qualified measuring instruments for radiation-based level, limit level, density, interface and mass flow measurement. In addition, all ProTrac sensors have an ingenious asset management…

Sensor adjustment at a new level of quality and compatibility FDT/DTM technology for adjustment of field instruments is the state of the art. It is well established on the market for use with sensors, actuators and gateways, and is offered by many instrument manufacturers. To obtain a better overview within the DTMs of different manufacturers, many users have for some time been requesting a standardised design for the user interface. Measured values and similar recurring information from the instruments must be found quickly and easily without a long search. This demand has been taken into account in the FDT-Style-Guide created by the FDT Group. Now, the manufacturers of DTMs have at their fingertips a standard that defines a uniform, user-friendly adjustment interface, and that without having to forego the option of individual arrangement and design. In the future, the FDT-Style-Guide will be the characteristic feature of a customer-oriented design and an integral part of the DTM certification. As the first major provider…

VEGAPULS radar sensors are considered "state of the art" in the market. With more than 200,000 installed and operating, the VEGAPULS instruments are the most sold radar-based level sensors in the world. At ACHEMA 2009, the next generation of the tried-and-true pulse radar technology from VEGA will be making its debut. These sensors belong to the new instrument generation plics®plus. Through the extension of the temperature range to 450 °C and the higher chemical resistance of the antennas, this new generation of radar sensors has a much wider application spectrum. Additional housing versions, an optimised connection concept and simplified operation thanks to clear adjustment parameters make setup and commissioning even easier. New, ultrafast microprocessors provide more power for signal analysis and enable complex processing algorithms. Modern electronic components allow a never-before realised signal evaluation and a better differentiation between product level and vessel installations. Due to the considerably faster signal processing,…

With the new brochure VEGA gives a complete overview of the technology as well as applications. The new brochure "One technology, two instruments, all bulk solids" The new brochure is titled "One technology, two instruments, all bulk solids". You`re already acquainted with VEGAPULS 68, the tough guy for extreme applications under the most difficult conditions? But do you know VEGAPULS 67, its universal, versatile counterpart? Both are specialists for level measurement of bulk solids. The new booklet One technology, two instruments, all bulk solids introduces the new radar team. It explains, the advantages, the performance differences and the resulting fields of application of the two VEGAPULS versions. Typical applications in various industries and technical data wind up the booklet.

With PLICSRADIO, VEGA Grieshaber KG has introduced a solution to measurement data transmission from Any 4 ... 20 mA/HART signal as well as switching state can be simply and wirelessly transmitted with the sending and receiving unit. By using a license and registration free transmission range, PLICSRADIO provides a radio link as a replacement for cable connections in industrial environments. PLICSRADIO finds application in places where laying a signal line from the sensors to the processing unit is either not possible or extremely costly. Obstacles like streets, railroad lines, rivers and buildings can thus be overcome without difficulty and at low cost. Further areas of application are mobile plant components such as conveyor belts, rotating containers or tank vehicles. PLICSRADIO also lends itself quite well for fast and uninterrupted expansion of existing plants or constantly changing plant configurations. In the maximum setup, two HART sensors, an additional 4 … 20 mA signal as well as two digital input signals, e.g. from level detectors, can be connected.…

VEGAVIB and VEGAWAVE are vibrating level switches for level detection of bulk solids. VEGAVIB operates with a vibrating rod, VEGAWAVE with a tuning fork. The central component of both sensors is the piezo-driven vibrating element. This measuring technique does not require adjustment with medium and offers comprehensive fault monitoring up to SIL 2 (according to IEC 61508). These sensors are also available for dust Ex areas of zone 20. With its tuning fork, VEGAWAVE is the ideal solution for applications in powdery media and bulk solids of small grain size. Its robust configuration also allows applications as minimum level detection in heavy bulk solids such as cement or flour. Even in case of buildup, the VEGAWAVE sensors demonstrate their advantages over the vibrating rod. VEGAWAVE works in bulk solids from a density of 0.008 g/cm³ (8 g/l). VEGAVIB, on the other hand, is perfect for applications in large-grained substances due to the vibrating rod that…

In 2004 VEGA Grieshaber introduced VEGAPULS 68, the first radar sensor specially developed for level measurement of bulk solids. With a measuring range up to 70 m and wide temperature and pressure ranges (200 °C and 40 bar), it represented a real novelty in level measurement of bulk solids and has since established itself very well on the market. To close the remaining gap of standard applications with smaller measuring ranges and lower process demands, an additional instrument version, VEGAPULS 67, will be introduced at POWTECH 2007. The new VEGAPULS 67 finds application in areas where, for reasons of economy, ultrasonic instruments or capacitive probes were used until now. A new, innovative antenna system of plastic makes it possible to offer VEGAPULS 67 at a considerably lower price. Yet the tried-and-true pulse radar technology, with its high signal sensitivity and echo evaluation specially optimised for bulk solids, remains the heart of the instrument. The…