VEGAPULS 68

A NEW ERA IN BULK SOLIDS MEASUREMENT

Why Use the

VEGAPULS 68?
The VEGAPULS 68 is a 2-wire radar gauge for measurement of solids. Tired of not having a measurement during fill or empty cycles, or losing the measurement signal due to dust? The VEGAPULS 68 eliminates such obstacles by combining the advantages of radar technology with the special requirements of bulk solids measurement.

VEGAPULS 68 Benefits:
Non-contact measurement Measuring range up to 230 ft (70 m) Unaffected by dust, angle of repose, and temperature No signal loss with pneumatic filling Reliable measurement due to wide dynamic range of sensor For products with very low dielectric constant (from 1.4) Hazardous area approvals Plics compatible Two-wire

Principles of

OPERATION
Rugged antenna design

Removable antenna system Parabolic reflector Horn antenna

Feed system

Precision-designed antenna rim

Parabolic Antenna
At the focal point of the parabolic reflector is the well-protected feed system. Microwave signals are sent up from the feed system and focused via the antenna surface. The entire antenna system can be detached for easy mounting.

Horn Antenna
The microwaves are focused from the horn antenna via a PTFE cone in the antenna and directed to the product surface. The precisiondesigned antenna rim ensures low antenna noise and high sensitivity at close range.

Advantages
Removable antenna system for small process fittings Insensitive to contamination and damage through recessed feed system Consistent emitted signal without interfering effects Trouble-free mounting in standard nozzles Swivel mount available Beam angle: 3.5

Advantages
Optimal focusing with small antenna diameters Easy mounting even in small connections Precision-designed horn High sensitivity especially at close range Swivel mount available Beam angle: Cone 1.5 (40 mm) 22 Cone 2 (48 mm) 18 Cone 3 (75 mm) 10 Cone 4 (95 mm) 8

BENEFITS
The VEGAPULS 68 is able to reliably measure all types of solid materials in all types of industries. Through the use of microwave radar, the VEGAPULS 68 solves many of the problems usually associated with solids applications.

Compare the VEGAPULS 68 against traditional technologies for solids measurement:

Non-contact measurement 2-wire technology Measurement during filling Unaffected by dust Unaffected by air flow Unaffected by noise generation Unaffected by mechanical loads Unaffected by material characteristics Reliable in narrow silos Easy mounting

Radar Measurement with VEGAPULS 68

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Guided Ultrasonic Microwave

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Capacitive

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Measuring range > 100 feet

Unaffected by high temperatures Maintenance-free

VIRTUALLY UNLIMITED.

APPLICATIONS
AGGREGATES & MINING
Ore storage Clinker Preheater Lime, Coal, Cement Building materials

ENERGY
Fuel storage Ash systems Coal, Fuel

CHEMICAL
Plastics Catalyst Powders, Flake

FOODS
Grains Flours Sugar Soybeans Malt, Hops, Barley

SPECIFICATIONS at a glance

Measuring range: 230 feet Dynamic range: approx. 110 dB Accuracy: +/- 15 mm Response time: 2- 4 seconds Electrical connection: 2-wire 4...20 mA (HART), 4-wire 4...20 mA (HART), Profibus PA, Foundation Fieldbus Frequency range: K-Band Antenna types: Horn, Parabolic Temperature: - 40...+ 392F

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