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New word in Radar instruments – VEGAPULS 6X One solution that can measure in every conceivable level application. ADAR TECHNOLOGY BOASTS ever growing foothold in the instrumentation and automation fields. First Radar instruments in the early 1990s were niche and specific, targeting applications where existing technologies were lacking. Today, Radar instruments are rapidly taking the place of the formerly omnipresent ultrasonic devices in the water supply and wastewater industry worldwide. The spread of Radar instruments naturally comes with a large variety of devices available in the market. A multitude of applications call for appropriate device parameters, features, optimised for certain conditions and meeting various regulations requirements. Companies look for various solutions to optimise their instrumentation stock, focusing on one or two suppliers; permitting limited amount of device models or allowing managers to select stock locally. Different solutions to suit different situations. Today, German manufacturer VEGA, brings to the market, a new solution to simplify the use of stateoftheart Radar sensor technology.
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One sensor for all applications February 2022 saw the introduction of the VEGAPULS 6X, the latest VEGA Radar sensor that replaces its past ‘Pro’ line in its entirety. A single sensor that can measure in every conceivable level application. The choice of sensor is no more about knowing the model in the product range. It is now about the needs of the user, and the requirements in the intended application. “Ultimately, its not the sensor that counts, but what the users can achieve with it in their individual processes,” said Florian Burgert, who, as a product manager at the VEGA headquarters in Schiltach, Germany, has been closely involved in product development from the very beginning. “Just knowing that they have chosen the best possible measurement solution and that they will reach their goal faster with it, makes a big difference in their everyday operations.”
But is it even feasible? The radar chip inside the VEGAPULS 6X combines the experience gained from 30 years of radar level measurement engineering. Arguably, this is the single most important innovation for the sensor. VEGA had separate sensors dedicated to measurement of liquids and solids, from water to very poorlyreflecting oils, from gravel to fine powders. The challenge is for electronics to recognise the different reflections. A combination of narrow bandwidth and advanced electronics logic enables the VEGAPULS 6X to perform perfectly on any process material. The new sensor encompasses past technologies that had been optimised for specific applications. Effectively, the new VEGAPULS 6X combines the best of the previous 80 ghz, 26 ghz and 6 ghz sensors, such as the VEGAPULS 64 and 69, in one device. Full range Technical Review Middle East - Issue Three 2022
The VEGAPULS 6X® is a universal level sensor that can measure both liquids and solids.
of process conditions, from low to high temperatures, to high pressure, and extra safety requirements are all covered in the devices. The user does not need to remember the appropriate model any more – just indicate the working conditions, and generate the appropriate configuration.
The Radar that complies with cyber security standards New challenges of the 21st century include increased risks in the digital security field. Security standard IEC 6244342, covering strict requirements for communication security and access control, are observed for the sensor. Imagine ordering a device that is interchangeable between a diesel tank, a cement silo, and a water pump room. With a single set of spare parts and best in class performance. It is the VEGAPULS 6X. ■ www.technicalreview.me
