VEGA VEGAPULS 63 (≥ 2.0.0 - ≤ 3.8) Profibus PA - Manual (Page 9)

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2
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Fig. 1: VEGAPULS 63 - flange version with plastic housing
1 Housing cover with integrated PLICSCOM (optional)
2 Housing with electronics
3 Process fitting with encapsulated antenna system
The type label contains the most important data for identification and
use of the instrument:
l Instrument type
l Article and serial number device
l Article numbers, documentation
l Technical data: Approvals, antenna type, process fitting, process
seal/temperature, signal output, voltage supply, protection, pro-
tection class
With the serial number, you can access the delivery data of the
instrument via www.vega.com, "VEGA Tools" and "serial number
search". In addition to the type label outside, you can also find the
serial number on the inside of the instrument.
3.2 Principle of operation
VEGAPULS 63 is a radar sensor in K-band technology (emitting
frequency approx. 26 GHz) for continuous level measurement. It is
particularly suitable for small vessels that contain aggressive liquids
under easy process conditions.
The electronics version "Increased sensitivity" enables the use of
VEGAPULS
63 also in applications with very poor reflective properties
or products with low e
r
value.
The antenna of the radar sensor emits short radar pulses with a
duration of approx. 1 ns. These pulses are reflected by the product
and received by the antenna as echoes. The transit time of the radar
pulses from emission to reception is proportional to the distance and
hence to the level. The determined level is converted into an
appropriate output signal and outputted as measured value.
Type label
Application area
Functional principle
VEGAPULS 63 • Profibus PA 9
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