Electricity + Control September 2016

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First radar level sensor for liquids that operates at 80 GHz
VEGA Control’s VEGAPULS 64 product launch took place on Friday
15 July 2016 in Johannesburg. John Groom, Group Director, used
the comparison of a Black Forest cake recipe to explain the features
of the newVEGAPULS 64 sensor to the audience.
John Groom, together with Business Development Manager, Frikkie
Streicher, presented the capabilities of theVEGAPULS 64, the first ra-
dar level sensor for liquids that operates at a transmission frequency
of 80 GHz.This included, among other features, a demonstration of
the radar beam’s excellent focusing.
Their presentation showed that with an 80 mm antenna, the
VEGAPULS 64 emits a radar beam angle of only 3°.This means the
sensor delivers reliable measurements even in vessels with internal
installations such as heating coils and agitators.The demonstration
included that of the dielectric constant in relation to the volume of oil
in a recipe.The dynamic range of theVEGAPULS 64, with increased
sensitivity from 96 dB to 120 dB, was also shown.
At the end of the evening guests were left in no doubt that the
VEGAPULS 64 is revolutionising the liquid level market for measure-
ment across multiple industries.
Enquiries: Chantal Groom.
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