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Compact sensors for factory automation

Compact sensors for factory automation

Compact sensors for factory automation

Product catalog summary
Overview: The document introduces VEGA's comprehensive range of compact sensors for factory automation, focusing on level, point level, and pressure measurement. It highlights the integration of IO-Link communication across these sensors, enhancing their utility in various industrial applications.
Key Features:
  • VEGAPULS 42 Radar Level Sensor: Designed for vessels up to 15 meters high, it offers non-contact measurement, handles fast level changes, and is optimized for factory automation.
  • IO-Link Instrument Family: Includes sensors for level, point level, and pressure, equipped with hygienic adapters suitable for the food and pharmaceutical industries.
  • 360° Status Display: Provides easy visualisation of sensor status from any direction, enhancing process monitoring and reliability.
Technical Specifications:
  • VEGAPULS 42: Measuring range up to 15 m, accuracy of ±2 mm, temperature range from -40 °C to +130 °C, and pressure range from -1 to +16 bar.
  • VEGABAR Series: Pressure sensors with metallic or ceramic measuring cells, supporting a wide range of process temperatures and pressures.
  • VEGASWING and VEGAPOINT Series: Vibrating and capacitive level switches for liquids and bulk solids, offering various signal outputs and process fittings.
Advantages:
  • Universal Compatibility: Accessories and fittings are compatible across the entire IO-Link series, reducing stock requirements and simplifying setup.
  • Reliable Performance: Radar technology ensures accurate measurements unaffected by process conditions, unlike ultrasonic sensors.
  • Smart Sensor Profile 2: Standardized configuration and parameterization, with seamless data transfer between sensors.
Additional Tools:
  • VEGA Tools App: Enables wireless setup and adjustment of sensors via Bluetooth, offering intuitive navigation and comprehensive diagnostic functions.
  • Backup and Restore: Sensor data can be securely backed up and restored through myVEGA, ensuring data integrity and accessibility.
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Level | Point level | Pressure Compact sensors for factory automation

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Profit from many years of VEGA experience in measurement technology High-quality sensor technology for level, point level and pressure is the best guarantee for efficient and reliable automation. Take advantage of VEGA’s expertise in the implementation of innovative measurement technology solutions. Compact sensors from a single source ■ Accessories and fittings compatible with the entire IO-Link instrument series ■ Reduced stock-holding holding ■ Extremely simple setup, thanks to universal presets ■ Reliable monitoring of level, point level and pressure ■ Easy visualisation enabled by 360° status...

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■ Small vessels - with no blocking distance (dead band) ■ Vessels with internal fittings and agitators, thanks to non-contact measurement ■ Reliable measurement and control - independent of process conditions ■ Applications with condensation, buildup or turbulent surfaces VEGA Tools App, PACTware/DTM, IODD Three-wire: lO-Link, PNP/NPN, 4 ... 20 mA (active) Wireless setup with Bluetooth M12 plug connection Protection class IP66/67/69 Measuring range up to 15 m Measurement accuracy ± 2 mm Temperature range Standard thread %", 1" or universal connection for hygienic adapter G1" With VEGAPULS 42,...

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CONTINUOUS LEVEL MEASUREMENT VEGAPULS 42 Non-contact level measurement and point level with radar in applications with liquids and bulk solids SIGNAL OUTPUT Three-wire: IO-Link, PNP/NPN, 4 ... 20 mA (active) PROCESS FITTINGS Standard thread and universal connection for hygienic adapter PROCESS TEMPERATURE -40 °C ... +130 °C/15 min @ +150 °C steam PROCESS PRESSURE -1 ... +16 bar ADJUSTMENT VEGA Tools App, PACTware/DTM, IODD THE VEGA PORTFOLIO FOR FACTORY AUTOMATION PRESSURE MEASUREMENT POINT LEVEL DETECTION Vibrating level switch for liquids Capacitive level switch for liquids and bulk solids...

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ALWAYS THE RIGHT FIT Standardised hygienic adapters for all compact IO-Link sensors The standardised hygienic adapters are suitable for all compact IO-Link sensors. They have all the important approvals for the food and pharmaceutical industry worldwide, such as 3A, FDA and EHEDG. ALWAYS VISIBLE 360° status display for level, point level and pressure There is no easier way to directly view the operating status. Thanks to a bright 360° illuminated ring, the display can be seen immediately from any direction and is easily recognisable, even in daylight. In one glance you can easily see how your...

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The VEGA Tools app enables wireless adjustment of all VEGA instruments equipped with Bluetooth. All relevant information on all instruments can be called up by scanning the data matrix code or the barcode on the type label or by entering the serial number. Intuitive structure and menu navigation Simple adjustment with smartphone or tablet Direct access Google Play Simple display and diagnostic functions QR code according to IEC 61406 as direct connection to the digital twin Complete overview of sensor history can be accessed at any time General instrument information, from order code to delivery...

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