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VEGA launches new radar sensor Measurement technology specialist VEGA recently launched its VEGAPULS 6X radar sensor - a sensor for all applications.

VEGAPULS 6X radar sensor can be used for all applications.

access and communication control. It thus guarantees comprehensive process secu- rity, right through to the control system. An important third aspect of its exten- sive safety features is its self-diagnosis system. It continuously monitors the function of the sensor and recognises if it has been impaired in any way, thus contributing sig- nificantly to higher plant availability and sensor performance. Central to these important features is a new, second-generation radar chip directly from VEGA. VEGA produc t manager Jürgen Skowaisa, explains that in its scope and functionality, the chip is unique. It is char- acterised by its low energy consumption, high sensitivity, scalable architecture and universal applicability. The radar antenna system and the chip are connected directly to each other, without any cable, for maxi- mum performance. Focusing on the application The actual task of level sensors is to help users and make it easier for them to moni- tor their industrial processes. Skowaisa sums up in two words the strategy VEGA is pursuing with VEGAPULS 6X: “Maximum simplification. Until now, there have been many different sensors that could be used for an application, but with VEGAPULS 6X, there is one sensor for all applications. Our customers can even order a sensor that has been factory calibrated and is customer-specific down to the last detail; it only has to be installed and connected. It doesn’t get any easier than that.” 

“ U ltimately, it’s not the sensor that counts, but what users can achieve with it in their individual applica- tions”, says Florian Burgert, VEGA product manager. “Just knowing that they’ve cho- sen the best possible instrument solution, and that they’ll reach their goal faster with it, makes a big difference in their everyday operations.” Selecting the right frequency or deter- mining the DK value of the medium are no longer obstacles, because choos- ing the right sensor specifications has become much easier. The new configu- rator asks for the type of application and then quickly determines which sensor version is required. The entire procedure now consists of just a few mouse clicks, the company said. VEGA recently launched its VEGAPULS 6X radar sensor.

VEGAPULS 6X is measurement solution that delivers perfect results independent of the media properties, process conditions, vessel shapes and internal installations. Four-stage, all-round protection VEGAPULS 6X offers decisive technical innovations as it is equipped with a com- prehensive safety concept. The certified sensor has exceptional SIL characteristics and provides the necessary operational safety to minimise risks in safety-related applications. Another increasingly important focus is cybersecurity. In this regard the VEGAPULS 6X conforms to IEC 61511, which fulfils the strictest requirements for security of system

Right: The VEGAPULS 6X fulfils strict requirements for security of system access and communication control. Above: VEGAPULS 6X is a measurement solution that delivers perfect results.

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