New sensor generation
Although the VEGAPULS 64 is a new sensor generation for liquids, the user still expects the performance of a proven device. About one and a half years ago, VEGA very successfully launched a high-frequency level sensor for bulk solids onto the market. This instrument also operates with in the same high frequency band and has since been installed in more than 100,000 applications world-wide. It functions extremely well even in silos and applications with many installations, which in turn create many interference signals. The most important electronics components and technologies of this instrument have been adopted in the new liquids radar, so that the user can trust in already established VEGA reliability. However, the difference is that VEGAPULS 64 operates with a wider bandwidth of 4 GHZ, to create an even clearer separation of individual echo signals in liquid level applications.
Before the market launch of VEGAPULS 64, two hundred prototype radar sensors were installed and tested world-wide. The results helped to make the minor software optimisations which will be implemented by the time of the market launch and give the user added confidence and security. It also means a large database of application knowledge is already available.
The operation of the devices follow a familiar routine, because the VEGAPULS 64 is also integrated into the plics concept. The Plicscom module serves as usual, for both the operation of the sensors and local display of the measured values. A PC or special software is not required. This display and operating module can be inserted into and removed from the sensor at any time without interrupting the power supply.