New guided wave radar from VEGA
The new VEGAFLEX 80 guided wave radar (GWR) delivers versatility and reliability for level and interface measurement in both liquids and solids, offering accurate performance under changing conditions such as temperature, gases, vapours, density and pressure.
Many functions that commonly need manual adjustment with GWR devices are now automated with the VEGAFLEX 80, thus improving lifetime functionality. For example, on hydrocarbons and liquid gases, automatic systems ensure the low-reflectivity level signal is monitored, while ignoring any highly reflective water condensate build-up beneath. Automated empty-vessel mapping ensures ongoing build-up is detected and ignored. For changing product properties and saturated steam, the device employs auto-compensation to maintain accuracy.
Other systems include: automated overfill protection; dynamic echo tracking; dielectric/moisture content monitoring; and probe length/condition detection. These are particularly designed to remove labour-intensive interventions after start-up, to maximize safety, increase productivity and reduce costs.
Devices are supplied ready calibrated with an optional automated set-up wizard, for optimizing sensors to level, interface and dielectric measurement. A wide choice of output protocols and asset-management capabilities include twin analogue outputs for interface and top level, HART, Profibus, FF and Modbus. EDD and FDT/DTM set-up capability are available as standard.
Series 80 has upgraded sealing, temperature and pressure ranges. The certification and qualification portfolio includes; ATEX, Marine, FDA, EHEDG, SIL 2/3, NE107 and EN for 72h boiler control.
