The next generation of VEGAPULS radar sensors

VEGAPULS radar sensors are considered “state of the art” in the market. With more than 200,000 installed and operating, these instruments are the most sold radar-based level sensors in the world.
At ACHEMA 2009, the next generation of the tried-and-true pulse radar technology from VEGA will be making its debut. These sensors belong to the new instrument generation plicsplus.

Through the extension of the temperature range to 450 °C and the higher chemical resistance of the antennas, this new generation of radar sensors has a much wider application spectrum. Additional housing versions, an optimised connection concept and simplified operation thanks to clear adjustment parameters make setup and commissioning even easier.
 
As a result of the noticeably more powerful electronics, the new radar sensors are even better adapted to the requirements of the many different applications and industries.

New, ultrafast microprocessors provide more power for signal analysis and enable complex processing algorithms. Modern electronic components allow a never-before realised signal evaluation and a better differentiation between product level and vessel installations. Due to the considerably faster signal processing, the sensors are able to follow quick level changes. This accommodates the recent market trend of implementing smaller vessels with shorter filling and emptying cycles.

In the development process, special importance was given to ensuring complete compatibility between existing and new instrument adjustment. Everything fits together: new sensors and existing adjustment software and vice versa, new radar electronics and existing housings and antenna systems.

plicsplus radar sensors from VEGA – state-of-the-art technology.