Product Overview
The VEGAPULS 64 is an advanced 80 GHz non-contact radar sensor designed for continuous level measurement of liquids. Its narrow radar beam and strong signal focusing provide accurate, reliable measurements in small tanks, confined mounting spaces and vessels containing internal structures.
It is particularly suitable for marine cargo tanks, fuel tanks, chemical tanks and demanding offshore process applications.
Key Features
✔ 80 GHz FMCW radar technology
✔ Non-contact continuous measurement
✔ Accuracy up to ±2 mm
✔ Measuring range up to 30 m
✔ Narrow beam angle—as little as approximately 3°
✔ Excellent signal focusing
✔ Suitable for foam, condensation and turbulent surfaces
✔ Performs reliably with low-reflectivity liquids
✔ Small process connections available
✔ 4–20 mA/HART output
✔ PROFIBUS PA and FOUNDATION Fieldbus options
✔ Bluetooth configuration option
✔ Explosion-protected versions available
✔ SIL-qualified configurations available
✔ Marine and shipbuilding applications
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Measuring principle | 80 GHz non-contact radar |
| Application | Continuous level measurement of liquids |
| Measuring range | Up to 30 m |
| Accuracy | Up to ±2 mm |
| Measurement cycle | Less than 500 ms |
| Beam angle | Approximately 3°, antenna dependent |
| Output signal | 4–20 mA/HART |
| Other protocols | PROFIBUS PA and FOUNDATION Fieldbus |
| Process temperature | –40°C to +200°C, configuration dependent |
| Process pressure | –1 to +20 bar, configuration dependent |
| Wetted materials | 316L, PTFE, PFA or PEEK, configuration dependent |
| Protection | Up to IP66/IP68 |
| Configuration | Display module, PACTware or optional Bluetooth |
Typical Applications
- Marine cargo tanks
- Fuel-oil tanks
- Diesel-oil tanks
- Chemical and product tanks
- LPG and LNG carrier tanks
- Ballast and freshwater tanks
- Slop tanks
- Process vessels
- Day tanks
- Tanks containing agitators or heating coils
Industries
✔ Marine and shipbuilding
✔ Offshore
✔ Oil and gas
✔ FPSO
✔ Chemical
✔ Petrochemical
✔ Pharmaceutical
✔ Food and beverage
✔ Power generation
✔ Water treatment
