World's first 80 GHz radar level sensor for liquids

The VEGAPULS 64 has a beam angle starting from only 3 degrees with an 80mm/3" antenna size. This allows the sensor to be used in vessels with many internal installations or heavy build-up on the walls, the focused microwave beam simply avoids them. The smallest antenna is no larger than a 1 coin, yet still has a narrow 10 degree beam angle. These compact dimensions enable the sensor to offer an excellent level measurement system for small process vessels. The new device has an ultra-wide dynamic range, which means even foaming, turbulent product surfaces, condensation, or antenna build-up have little or no effect. It can also even measure very low dielectric products like hydrocarbons and liquid gases reliably, with an accuracy of +/-2mm, over a range of up to 30m.

Designed for use in the chemical, oil and gas, pharmaceutical and food industries, the VEGAPULS 64 has a wide range of resistant materials, connections and hygienic designs. In addition to mainstream manufacturing and processing industries, this sensor opens up application possibilities in pilot plants and even laboratories which, for space reasons, could not use radar level technology before. Bluetooth programming options using free downloadable app or PC offer added convenience and user safety.

More information about the VEGAPULS 64 is available at www.vega.com/radar.