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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

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

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,

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. PLICSMOBIL

See VEGA – experience innovation Again in 2017 VEGA will be participating in numerous leading trade fairs in Germany and abroad, presenting new products and developments. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn about our sensors for level, switching and pressure measurement as well as the related services. We’ve compiled the most important fairs for you in the trade fair calendar. There you can find out more about the main themes of the fairs and make an appointment. We look forward to taking your questions on level and pressure instrumentation.

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

Main focus SPS IPC Drives is one of the largest international trade fairs for electric automation technology. VEGA Grieshaber KG is showing visitors its full range of products and services in a 120 square meter exhibition booth. One main focus will be the innovations for 2014. The full-range supplier of pressure instrumentation has completely revised the pressure transmitter family VEGABAR and reduced it to the least possible number of models. The new family of high-performance pressure sensors greatly simplifies selection and operation. VEGA has also reworked the digital display and adjustment unit VEGADIS, which saves valuable space at measuring points in the field and in control cabinets. Additional sensors from the plics® instrument platform will also be on display, highlighting all measuring tasks related to level and pressure. The modular structure and full compatibility of plics® allow maximum flexibility in the selection of sensor characteristics and in the integration

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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.

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.

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

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