Specification sheet

VEGAPULS 68
4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire

Radar sensor for continuous level measurement of bulk solids

Technical data

Measuring range up to 75 m (246.1 ft)

Deviation ±2 mm
Process fitting Thread G1½ A or 1½ NPT, flange from
DN 50 or ANSI 2"
Process pressure -1 … 160 bar/-100 … 16000 kPa
(-14.5 … 2320 psig)
Process temperature -200 … +450 °C (-328 … +842 °F)
Ambient, storage and transport -40 … +80 °C (-40 … +176 °F)
temperature
Operating voltage 9.6 … 36 V DC

Materials

The wetted parts of the instrument are made of 316L, Hastelloy C22,
Monell Alloy, stainless steel precision casting 1.4848 or PTFE, PP, PEEK.
The process seal is made of FKM, FFKM or graphite.
Application area You can find a complete overview of the available materials and seals in
VEGAPULS 68 is designed for level measurement of bulk solids even the "configurator" on our homepage at www.vega.com/configurator.
under the most difficult process conditions. The mechanical construction
as well as the electronics are optimised for this application.
Housing versions
The application possibilities can be found in the food processing industry,
the plastic processing and steel production as well as in the building The housings are available as single chamber or double chamber version
industry. in plastic, stainless steel or aluminium.
They are available in protection ratings up to IP 68 (1 bar).
Advantages
Electronics versions
• Non-contact measurement
• Simple mounting The instruments are available in different electronics versions. Apart from
the two-wire electronics with 4 … 20 mA/HART, a four-wire version and
• Wear and maintenance-free
two purely digital versions with Profibus PA and Foundation Fieldbus are
• Unaffected by pressure, temperature, gas and dust available.
• High accuracy
Approvals
Function The instruments are suitable for use in hazardous areas and are approved
Extremely short microwave impulses are emitted by the antenna system e.g. according to ATEX and IEC. The instruments have also different ship
in the direction of the measured product, reflected by the product surface approvals such as e.g. GL, LRS or ABS.
and received back again by the antenna system. The time from emission You can find detailed information on the existing approvals in the
to reception of the signals is proportional to the level. "configurator" on our homepage under www.vega.com/configurator.
A special processing procedure ensures reliable and precise measure-
ment.

VEGA Grieshaber KG, Am Hohenstein 113, 77761 Schiltach/Germany, www.vega.com VEGAPULS 68 – 34528-EN-091012
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Operation Dimensions

The adjustment of the instrument is carried out via the optional indicating
and adjustment module PLICSCOM or via a PC with the adjustment
software PACTware and respective DTM. Further adjustment options are
available via HART communicator as well as manufacturer-specific pro-

38 mm
(1.5")
grams such as AMS™ or PDM.
SW 46 mm
(1.81")

144 mm (5.67")
G1½ A

131 mm (5.16")
22 mm
(0.87")

22 mm
(0.87")
216 mm (8.5")
ø 244 mm (9.61")

100 mm
(3.94")
3

ø 40 mm
ø 75 mm (1.58")
(2.95")

1 2

Dimensions VEGAPULS 68

1 Threaded version with horn antenna

2 Threaded version with horn antenna and temperature adapter
3 Version with parabolic antenna

Information

You can find further information about the VEGA product line on our
homepage www.vega.com.
In the download section under www.vega.com/downloads you'll find free
operating instructions, product information, brochures, approval
documents, instrument drawings and much, much more.
Electrical connection There, you will also find GSD and EDD files for Profibus PA systems as
well as DD and CFF files for Foundation Fieldbus systems.
2
Device selection
4...20mA
3 With the "finder" you can select the measuring principle best suiting your
application: www.vega.com/finder.
(+)1 2(-)
You can find detailed information on the instrument versions in the
5 6 7 8 4
"configurator" on our homepage under www.vega.com/configurator.
1

Electronics and connection compartment, single chamber housing Contact

1 Voltage supply/Signal output You can find the VEGA agency serving your area on our homepage
2 For indicating and adjustment module or interface adapter www.vega.com.
3 For external indicating and adjustment unit
4 Ground terminal for connection of the cable screen

You can find details on the electrical connection in the operating

instructions of the instruments on our homepage under
www.vega.com/downloads.

VEGAPULS 68 – 34528-EN-091012 VEGA Grieshaber KG, Am Hohenstein 113, 77761 Schiltach/Germany, www.vega.com