VEGA VEGAFLEX 81 Guided Wave Radar Level Sensor

VEGA Level Sensors
Level Sensor VEGA VEGAFLEX 81
VEGA VEGAFLEX 81 guided wave radar level sensor provides continuous level and interface measurement for many liquids including applications with vapour buildup, foam or condensation.
VEGAFLEX 81Â level sensor features a shortenable probe and a simple set up providing reliable and accurate level and interface measurements.
The proven mechanical construction and intricate diagnostics of the level sensor ensures a maintenance free operation for any type of liquid.
Guided wave radar measurement is versatile meaning the VEGAFLEX 81 is suitable for numerous industrial sectors.
Applications include:
- Tanks for solvents
- Separation vessel
- Ammonia separator
- Ammonia tank
- Ammonia feed tank
- Cooling tower basin
VEGA VEGAFLEX 81 Guided Wave Radar Level Sensor
Product Specifications
Measuring Range – Distance | Process Pressure | Process Temperature | Level Sensor Accuracy | Level Sensor Protection Rating | Ambient Temperature | Hazardous Area ATEX
Level Sensor |
75 m | 1 – 40 bar | -20 – 100°C | ± 2 mm | IP66/IP68 (0.2 bar) IP66/IP67 IP66/IP68 (1 bar) |
-40 to 80 °C |  Yes, VEGA VEGAFLEX 81 is suitable for hazardous areas
(see ATEX download). |
VEGAFLEX 81 Level Sensor Hazardous area Certifications
VEGAFLEX 81 guided wave radar level sensor is available with hazardous area certifications to meet ATEX & IECEx directives for Zone 1 and Zone 2 installations.
ATEX & IECEX APPROVALS
ATEX II 1G, 1/2G, 2G Ex ia IIC T6
ATEX II 1/2G, 2G Ex d ia IIC T6
ATEX II 1/2G, 2G Ex d IIC T6
ATEX II 1D, 1/2D, 1/3D, 2D Ext IIIC T*
IEC Ex ia IIC T6
IEC Ex d ia IIC T6
IEC Ex d IIC T6
IEC Ex t IIIC T*
VEGA level sensors are suitable for use in hazardous areas and their instruments also have various ship approvals such as e.g. DNV, GL, LRS or ABS.
VEGA LEVEL SENSOR – VEGAFLEX 81 FEATURES
FunctioN
High frequency microwave pulses are coupled onto a cable or rod and guided along the probe. The pulse is reflected by the product surface. The time from emission to reception of the signals is proportional to the level in the vessel.
Materials
The wetted parts of the instrument are made of stainless steel and the instrument seal is made of one of the following FKM, FFKM or EPDM.
Housings
The level sensor housings are available as double chamber version in plastic, stainless steel or aluminium with protection ratings up to IP66/IP67.
ELECTRONICS
VEGA sensors are available in different electronics versions. Apart from the two-wire electronics with 4 … 20 mA/HART, there are two pure digital versions with Profibus PA and Foundation Fieldbus possible as well as one version for connection to a signal conditioning instrument.
 SIGNAL OUTPUT
- 4-20 mA
- 4-20 mA/HART
- PA
- FF
- Modbus
APPROVALS
- ATEX
- IEC
- FM
- CSA
- Gost
- Overfill protection
- Ship
- SIL2
VEGA LEVEL SENSORS – veGAFLEX
VEGAFLEX level sensors provide level measurement for bulk solids, liquids and separation layers (interfaces). In guided wave radar level measurement, microwave pulses are conducted along a cable or rod probe and reflected by the product surface. The measuring probe of the TDR sensor ensures that the signal reaches the medium without disruption. VEGA is a global manufacturer of process and hazardous area instrumentation.
Thorne & Derrick provide Process Measurement and Instrumentation systems for level measurement, flow measurement, temperature measurement and pressure measurement.
Thorne & Derrick can provide expert technical advice, specification guidance and competitive quotations for VEGA sensors from stock. Contact us for support on industrial and hazardous area flow measurement.

VEGA Level Sensors : Measurement of level, point level, pressure, flow and density
Thorne & Derrick provide Process Measurement and Instrumentation systems for level measurement, flow measurement, temperature measurement and pressure measurement.