VEGAFLEX 83
TDR sensor for continuous level and interface measurement of liquids
For aggressive media or extremely high hygienic requirements
Application area
PFA coated or polished sensor. Even in applications with steam, buildup, foam or condensation, the sensor delivers precise and reliable readings.
The VEGAFLEX 83 level sensor measures maintenance-free agressive liquids or liquid media with highest hygienic requirements. Even in applications with vapour, buildup, foam generation and condensation, the sensor delivers precise and reliable measured values. The VEGAFLEX 83 is the economical and ideal solution for your application.
Your benefit
- The gap-free hygienic design ensures simple and reliable cleanability
- The maintenance-free operation increases the plant efficiency
- The guided adjustment enables a simple, time-saving and reliable setup
Technical specifications
Measuring range – Distance
- 32 m [Meter – Foot]
Process temperature
- -40 … 150 °C [°C – °F]
Process pressure
- -1 … 16 bar [Bar – kPa – psi]
Accuracy
- ± 2 mm
Version
- Rod ø 10 mm, PFA-coated
- Exchangeable rod ø 8 mm, polished
- Exchangeable rod ø 8 mm, electropolished
- Exchangeable rod ø 8 mm, electropolished, can be autoclaved
- Cable ø 4 mm with gravity weight, PFA-coated
Materials, wetted parts
- PFA
- 316L
- TFM-PTFE
Flange connection
- ≥ DN25, ≥ 1″
Hygenic fittings
- Clamp ≥ 2″, DN50 – DIN32676, ISO2852
- Clamp ≥ 3″, DN65 – DIN32676, ISO2852
- Slotted nut ≥ 1½”, ≥ DN40 – DIN 11851
- Slotted nut ≥ 2″, DN50 – DIN 11851
- Varivent ≥ DN25
- Hygienice flange connection ≥ DN50 DIN11864-2
- Swagelok VCR screwing
- Hygienic collar clamp ≥ DN33 – DIN 11864-3
- Safety ingold
Seal material
- EPDM
- FKM
- FEPM
Housing material
- Plastic
- Aluminium
- Stainless steel (precision casting)
- Stainless steel (electropolished)
Protection rating
- IP66/IP68 (0,2 bar)
- IP66/IP67
- IP66/IP68 (1 bar)
Output
- Profibus PA
- Foundation Fieldbus
- Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART
- Modbus
- Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART
Ambient temperature
- -40 … 80 °C
Approvals
Scope
- ATEX / Europe
- CSA / Canada
- FM / USA
- EAC (GOST) / Belarus
- EAC (GOST) / Kazakhstan
- EAC (GOST) / Russia
- IEC / worldwide
- NEPSI / China
- UKR Sepro / Ukraine
- INMETRO / Brazil
- CCOE / India
- UKEX
Explosion protection
- Intrinsic safety “i”
- Flameproof enclosure “d”
- Dust ignition protection “t”
Foodstuffs/Pharma
- EHEDG
- FDA
Overfill protection
- WHG
- VLAREM II
SIL qualification
- SIL2
Display & adjustment
Adjustment
- PLICSCOM
- PC, PACTware and DTM
- HART-Communicator
- Software (e. g. AMS™, PDM)
Indication
- Display/adjustment module PLICSCOM
- VEGADIS 81
- VEGADIS 82
Documentation
Guided radar
VEGAFLEX 81, 83, 86
VEGAFLEX 83
Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART
VEGAFLEX 83
Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART
Connection cable
