Electricity + Control April 2016

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FEATURES: • Control systems+ automation • Electrical protection+ safety • Flowmeasurement • Transformers+ substations • Energy+ enviroFiciency: Focus on lighting

New VEGAPULS 64 radar sensor that measures liquids with high frequency technology

V EGA is launching VEGAPULS 64 80 GHz radar level sensor in May 2016. VEGAPULS 64 is the first radar level sensor for liquids on the market that measures with a frequency of 80 GHz.The biggest advantage is the better focusing of the radar beam. Greater reliability is achieved, even under the most difficult condi- tions such as internal structures, low reflectivity, build up, surface foam and condensation. Radar level transmitters have largely replaced previous measur- ing principles such as float-based systems or ultrasound devices in many areas of industry.The areas of application have gradually been expanded so that users are more frequently using this technology. VEGA has installed more than half a million radar sensors world- wide. One and a half years ago, thanks to new developments in electronic components,VEGA launched theVEGAPULS 69, an 80 GHz bulk solids radar level sensor.This device was revolutionary, because it used this higher measuring frequency with a narrower focusing of

the radar beam, delivering a major leap forward in bulk solids level measurement. Now VEGA has set a new milestone:The VEGAPULS 64 is the world’s first level sensor for liquids that also uses the 80 GHz frequency range. Once again, this enhanced focusing helps to further distinguish the level measurement signal from interfering signals, especially in containers with internal installations. Tested components: The advantage for the user is that some of the electronics and technologies have been adopted from the bulk solids radar measuring instrument.TheVEGAPULS 64 operates with a 4 GHz bandwidth, so that an even better, clearer separation of all the reflected signals is possible. Unique focusing and dynamic response:The VEGAPULS 64 radar sensor, using 80 GHz, offers better focusing and a great dynamic response.The dynamic range, or sensitivity of a radar sensor, defines which areas of application it can be used. Never before has there been a radar sensor for liquid applications which can cover a range as wide as this. Easy installation and commissioning: The commissioning of the VEGAPULS 64 is much easier as complicated interfering signal map- ping is no longer required. Looking Forward It is evident that the new VEGAPULS 64 radar level sensor will become a problem solver in storage and reaction vessels with many internal installations and agitators. The sensor has demonstrated itself to be insensitive to extreme process conditions, foamor caking. VEGAPULS 64 is suitable for containers with heating coils, or narrow pump shafts in waste water treatment. It is highly effective in many applications in the pharmaceutical and food industry.

Enquiries: Chantal Groom.VEGA Controls South Africa Email chantal.groom@vega.com

For the latest generation of radars, condensate on the sensor is not an issue. Totally unaffected by condensation or buildup on the antenna, VEGAPULS 64 accurately detects the liquid level. With the smallest antenna of its kind and exceptional focusing, it delivers outstanding performance every time. Simply world-class!

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