Hydrostatic VEGABAR, VEGAWELL

Product catalog summary

Overview
The document provides a comprehensive overview of hydrostatic continuous level measurement using the VEGABAR series 80 and VEGAWELL 52 pressure transmitters. It covers the measuring principles, specifications, and applications of these devices.

Measuring Principle
The pressure transmitters utilize a pressure measuring cell that converts pressure into an electrical signal, standardized by integrated electronics. Ceramic cells offer long-term stability and high overload resistance, while METEC® metal cells allow for fully welded versions.

VEGABAR Series 80
Designed for various industries, the VEGABAR series 80 is known for its accuracy, overload, temperature, and corrosion resistance. The CERTEC® measuring cell ensures high reliability and measurement certainty.

VEGAWELL 52
This transmitter is ideal for continuous level measurement in water, wastewater, deep wells, and shipbuilding, featuring a robust ceramic measuring cell and integrated overvoltage protection.

Specifications

VEGAWELL 52: Sensor diameter from 22 mm, measuring range 0 to +60 bar, process temperature -20 to +80 °C, deviation in characteristics 0.1% to 0.2%.
VEGABAR 86: Sensor diameter 32 mm, measuring range 0 to +25 bar, process temperature -20 to +100 °C, deviation in characteristics 0.1%.
VEGABAR 87: Sensor diameter 40 mm, measuring range 0 to +25 bar, process temperature -12 to +100 °C, deviation in characteristics 0.1%.

Applications and Benefits

VEGAWELL 52: Suitable for water/wastewater applications, deep wells, and shipbuilding, offering high reliability and plant availability.
VEGABAR 86: Used for level measurement in wells, basins, and open vessels, providing flexibility with different cable and tube versions.

Approvals and Options
The document lists various approvals such as ATEX and IEC, and options for fastening, material, process temperature, and electronics configurations.

Accessories
Additional accessories, process fittings, and options are available through the VEGA configurator and downloads.

VEGABAR 66 and 87
VEGABAR 66: Features high plant availability, overload and vacuum resistance, self-cleaning effect, and low maintenance costs. It uses a CERTEC® measuring cell with a sensor diameter of 32 mm, measuring range of 0 to +25 bar, and process temperature range of -20 to +100 °C.
VEGABAR 87: Suitable for pressure and level measurements in liquids and viscous products, particularly in the chemical, food processing, and pharmaceutical industries. It offers maximum reliability with changing process temperatures and good cleanability.

Additional Information
The document references further process fittings, options, and accessories available on the manufacturer's website.

Specifications
Details specifications for equipment used in potentially explosive atmospheres, including ATEX and IEC certifications. It outlines process temperatures for different materials and transmitter options, including absolute and relative pressure measurements.

VEGABOX 03
Describes the VEGABOX 03, a breather housing with a ventilation filter for hydrostatic pressure transmitters, highlighting benefits such as robust housing materials and moisture protection.

Catalog excerpts

Continuous level measurement

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Hydrostatic Level and pressure measurement Measuring principle The pressure measuring cell converting the pressure into an electrical signal is the heart of the pressure transmitter. This pressure-dependent signal is converted by the integrated electronics into a standardised output signal. Different measuring cells are used to detect the pressure. The ceramic cells offer the advantage of an excellent long-term stability and high overload resistance. The metal METEC® measuring cell enables fully welded versions. VEGABAR series 80 For all industries The VEGABAR series 80 covers all requirements...

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Overview Sensor diameter Deviation in characteristics Process fitting Process temperature Measuring range Straining clamp, threaded fitting CERTEC® / MINI-CERTEC® Straining clamp, threaded fitting, thread from G1½, 1½ NPT, flanges from DN 40, 2" Straining clamp, threaded fitting, thread from G1½, 1½ NPT, flanges from DN 50, 2" Instrument type Hydrostatic – VEGABAR series 80 and VEGAWELL

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VEGAWELL 52 Suspension pressure transmitter with ceramic measuring cell Application area The VEGAWELL 52 is suitable for continuous level measurement of liquids. Typical applications are measurements in water/waste water, deep wells and in the shipbuilding industry. Your benefit High reliability through maximum overload and vacuum resistance of the ceramic measuring cell High plant availability through integrated overvoltage protection Versatile use through robust housing and cable design Technical data Measuring cell: Sensor diameter: Measuring range: Process temperature: Deviation in characteristics:...

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VEGABAR 86 Suspension pressure transmitter with ceramic measuring cell Application area The VEGABAR 86 is a suspension pressure transmitter for level measurement in wells, basins and open vessels. Thanks to the flexibility through different cable and tube versions, VEGABAR 86 can be used in various applications. Your benefit High plant availability through maximum overload and vacuum resistance of the ceramic measuring cell Self-cleaning effect through front-flush installation Low maintenance costs through wear-free ceramic measuring cell Techniical data Measuring cell: Sensor diameter: Measuring...

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VEGABAR 87 Suspension pressure transmitter with metallic measuring cell Application area The VEGABAR 87 is a pressure transmitter for pressure and level measurements of liquids and viscous products with higher temperatures in the chemical, food processing and pharmaceutical industry. With VEGABAR 87 it is possible to detect even smallest measuring ranges from 0.1 bar. Your benefit Maximum reliability even with rapidly changing process temperatures High plant availability through vacuum-resistant version Very good cleanability and high chemical resistance through adapted materials Technical data...

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VEGABOX 03 Breather housing with ventilation filter Application area The VEGABOX 03 serves the electrical connection and the ventilation of the hydrostatic suspension pressure transmitter, e.g. VEGAWELL 52. Your benefit Safe use in harsh environment through robust housing materials Simple and quick connection through integrated spring-loaded terminals Protection against moisture through high quality ventilation filter Technical data Protection: Mounting: Ambient temperature: IP 66 wall, rail and tube -20 … +70 °C Successer type for VEGABOX 02

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Measuring instrument holder for wall/tube mounting For mounting of pressure transmitters The measuring instrument holder is used for mounting of pressure transmitters of VEGABAR series 50/80 as well as suspension pressure transmitters VEGAWELL 52. The adaptation to different instrument diameters is enabled via an attached reduction piece. The materials used are 316L and 304. 1 Adaptable diameter from 22 … 44 mm Hydrostatic – Accessory

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