Electricity + Control September 2016

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First radar level sensor for liquids that operates at 80 GHz

VEGA Control’s VEGAPULS 64 product launch took place on Friday 15 July 2016 in Johannesburg. John Groom, Group Director, used the comparison of a Black Forest cake recipe to explain the features of the newVEGAPULS 64 sensor to the audience.

John Groom, together with Business Development Manager, Frikkie Streicher, presented the capabilities of theVEGAPULS 64, the first ra- dar level sensor for liquids that operates at a transmission frequency of 80 GHz.This included, among other features, a demonstration of the radar beam’s excellent focusing. Their presentation showed that with an 80 mm antenna, the VEGAPULS 64 emits a radar beam angle of only 3°.This means the sensor delivers reliable measurements even in vessels with internal installations such as heating coils and agitators.The demonstration included that of the dielectric constant in relation to the volume of oil in a recipe.The dynamic range of theVEGAPULS 64, with increased sensitivity from 96 dB to 120 dB, was also shown. At the end of the evening guests were left in no doubt that the VEGAPULS 64 is revolutionising the liquid level market for measure- ment across multiple industries. Enquiries: Chantal Groom. Email Chantal.groom@vega.com

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