Bluetooth makes sensor adjustment convenient and reliable

Ever since the introduction of the plics® platform; modularity and compatibility, as well as simple setup and operation, have been the top priority at VEGA. The best proof of this is PLICSCOM, this is the display and adjustment module that can be used on any plics® sensor, regardless of the measuring principle or instrument generation. Of the more than 1.5 million plics® transmitters that have been sold since 2002, approximately 700,000 were delivered with this universal display and adjustment module. The addition of this new optional Bluetooth option into PLICSCOM allows a sensor to be remotely adjusted from a distance of about 25 meters away, and in some instances, even further.

This modern, widely used communication standard allows convenient setup, adjustment, measured value display and diagnosis via smartphone or tablet. The functions are integrated in the free, universal VEGA Tools app. The user does not even have to load additional apps for different sensors on his smartphone. No update of the sensor software is necessary. The adjustment structure is very easy to use and similar to the one users are accustomed to on the PC.

Sensors can also be parameterized wirelessly via PC or laptop via a Bluetooth USB adapter. This convenient communication channel makes it possible to access connected sensors via PACTware and adjust them in the usual way.

This is often the case if technicians have to make adjustments on site. They may have to brave dust, heavy rain, strong winds, extreme temperatures and even snow to ensure optimal utilization of the facilities. With Bluetooth, such challenges can be handled from a safe distance, conveniently and much more cost-effectively. The main argument for using this modern transmission standard is undoubtedly the great convenience it offers: no cabling, no ladders, no scaffolding. Hot work permits for hazardous areas are not normally required.

In the digital age, data security is of paramount importance. Companies must protect their free flow of data in wireless networks against hackers and Internet criminals. PLICSCOM with Bluetooth is equipped with a two-fold data protection system. First, a four-digit PIN has to be entered to connect the sensor with the VEGA Tools app. Authorized users can change this PIN at any time to if needed. In addition, the Bluetooth communication is encrypted and thus protected against unauthorized access to data. This double protection ensures that the user's data is secure at all times. If necessary, the Bluetooth communication can also be switched off via a physical switch.