VEGAPULS68 - Radar sensor for continuous level measurement of bulk solids - PS68.CXEGD2BKMXX

(In extreme temperatures and pressures)

The VEGAPULS 68 is a non-contact radar sensor that measures the level of bulk solids by emitting short microwave pulses that are reflected off the product surface and received back by the antenna. The time taken for the signal to travel to the product and return is directly proportional to the distance, which the device uses to calculate the level in the vessel. This technology is wear-free, maintenance-free, and reliable even under difficult conditions such as dust, vapor, or noise.

Here's a breakdown of the principle

1. Emission: The antenna system of the VEGAPULS 68 emits extremely short microwave pulses in the K-band frequency range.
2.  Reflection: These pulses propagate to the surface of the measured product, where they are reflected back.
3. Reception: The same antenna system receives these reflected signals.
4. Time Measurement: The sensor measures the exact time it takes for the signals to travel from emission to reception.
5. Level Calculation: This travel time is directly proportional to the distance to the product surface. The device's electronics process this time measurement to determine the actual level of the bulk solids in the silo or vessel.
6. False Echo Management: Special features, like a false echo storage, are incorporated to detect and ignore reflections from obstacles or vessel walls, ensuring an accurate level measurement

Application area

The extended selection of process fittings and materials allows use in extreme temperature and pressure ranges.
The VEGAPULS 68 is a radar sensor for continuous measurement of bulk solids also under difficult process conditions and with large measuring ranges. The sensor is ideal for level measurement in high silos, large bunkers, stone crushers and in the furnace. The VEGAPULS 68 with different antenna versions and materials is the optimum solution for virtually all applications and processes. Through the wide temperature and pressure range, the sensor can be used universally and enables a simple planning.

Transmitter Datasheet

Transmitter Feature  

• Manufacturer :  VegaPlus68
• Product No. : PS68.CXEGD2BKMXX
• Model :  PS68 - Radar sensor for continuous level measurement of bulk solids
• Approval: CX - ATEX II 1G, 1/2G, 2G Ex ia IIC T6
• Version / Material: E - with horn antenna (ø95mm) / 316L
• Process fitting / Material: GD -  Thread G1½ PN40, DIN3852-A / 316L
• Seal / Process temperature: 2 - FKM (SHS FPM 70C3 GLT) and PTFE / -40...+130°C
• Electronics: B - Four-wire 4 ... 20 mA/HART; 90 ... 253 V AC; 50/60 Hz
• Housing / Protection: K -Plastic single chamber / IP66/IP67
• Cable entry / Cable gland / Plug connection: M - StSt (electropolished) 316L / IP66/IP68 (0.2bar)
• Cable entry / Plug connection: M - M20x1.5 / with / without
• Display/adjustment module PLICSCOM:  X  - without
• Additional equipment: X  - without

Basic Ordering Information Transmitter

There are several Model of pressure transmitters, for more details read the PDF below 

Basic Ordering Information