VEGAPULS 6X

Radar sensor for continuous level measurement of liquids and bulk solids

All-round radar measuring device – VEGAPULS 6X combines the best of the previous VEGAPULS 60 series.

Application area

VEGAPULS 6X is a universal sensor for continuous level measurement of liquids and bulk solids under all process conditions. Due to its application-oriented configuration and setup, VEGAPULS 6X offers a reliable and economical solution for all level applications. Due to its variable antenna systems, it ensures maintenance-free operation in all applications.

Your benefit

  • Exact measuring results independent of process conditions
  • Maintenance-free operation through non-contact measuring principle
  • Application-oriented configuration enables a simple device selection
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Technical specifications

Measuring range – Distance
  • 120 m [Meter – Foot]
Process temperature
  • -196 … 450 °C [°C – °F]
Process pressure
  • -1 … 160 bar [Bar – kPa – psi]
Accuracy
  • ± 1 mm
Frequency
  • 6 GHz
  • 26 GHz
  • 80 GHz
Beam angle
  • ≥ 3°
Materials, wetted parts
  • PTFE
  • PVDF
  • 316L
  • PP
  • PEEK
Threaded connection
  • ≥ G¾, ≥ ¾ NPT
Flange connection
  • ≥ DN20, ≥ ¾”
Hygenic fittings
  • Clamp ≥ 1½” – DIN32676, ISO2852
  • Slotted nut ≥ 2″, DN50 – DIN 11851
  • Varivent ≥ DN25
  • hygienic fitting with tension flange DN32
  • hygienic fitting F40 with compression nut
  • Hygienic screw connections ≥ DN50 tube ø53 – DIN11864-1-A
  • Hygienice flange connection ≥ DN50 DIN11864-2
  • Hygienic clamp connection ≥ DN50 pipe Ø53 – DIN11864-3-A
  • DRD connection ø 65 mm
  • SMS 1145 DN51
Seal material
  • EPDM
  • FKM
  • FFKM
  • graphit and ceramic
  • PTFE
Housing material
  • Plastic
  • Aluminium
  • Stainless steel (precision casting)
  • Stainless steel (electropolished)
Protection rating
  • IP66/IP68 (0,2 bar)
  • IP66/IP67
  • IP66/IP68 (1 bar)
  • IP69
Output
  • Profibus PA
  • Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART
  • Modbus
  • Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART
  • Ethernet APL
Ambient temperature
  • -40 … 80 °C

Approvals

Scope
  • ATEX / Europe
  • EAC (GOST) / Belarus
  • EAC (GOST) / Kazakhstan
  • EAC (GOST) / Russia
  • IEC / worldwide
  • KOSHA / Korea
  • NEPSI / China
  • UKR Sepro / Ukraine
  • IEC / Australia
  • INMETRO / Brazil
  • CCOE / India
  • CSA / USA and Canada
  • FM / USA and Candada
  • TIIS / Japan
  • UKEX
Explosion protection
  • Intrinsic safety “i”
  • Flameproof enclosure “d”
  • Dust ignition protection “t”
Foodstuffs/Pharma
  • 3A
  • EHEDG
  • FDA
  • Drinking water
  • EG1935/2004
Ship approval
  • ABS
  • BV
  • CCS
  • DNV
  • LR
  • NK
  • RINA
Overfill protection
  • WHG
  • VLAREM II
SIL qualification
  • SIL2

Display & adjustment

Adjustment
  • PLICSCOM
  • PC, PACTware and DTM
  • HART-Communicator
  • Software (e. g. AMS™, PDM)
  • Bluetooth
Indication
  • Display/adjustment module PLICSCOM
  • VEGADIS 81
  • VEGADIS 82

Documentation

Product catalog

Radar

Product information

VEGAPULS 6X

Specification sheet

VEGAPULS 6X

Operating instructions

VEGAPULS 6X

Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART

Supplementary instructions

Welded socket, thread and hygienic adapter – Device series 10, 20, 30, 42, 50

Quick setup guide

VEGAPULS 6X

Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART