5 socket extensions – VEGA VEGASON 54V…56V User Manual

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VEGASON 54V … 56V

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4.5 Socket extensions

The ultrasonic sensors require a min. dis-
tance to the product or solid. Take the min.
distance into account in your planning. In
some situations, it is possible to reach the
required min. distance, and hence the de-
sired filling height, with a socket extension.
However, the socket extension increases the
noise level of the ultrasonic signal at the ex-
tension outlet and can interfere with the
measurement. Only use a socket extension if
all other possibilities have to be excluded.
Carry out the extension as shown in the fol-
lowing illustration.

Socket extensions in liquids

Chamfer and deburr the socket carefully and
make sure it has a smooth inner surface. The
socket should not protrude into the meas-
ured product, in case buildup can form on
the socket through pollution or product resi-
dues.

Socket piece should not be immersed into adhesive
products (figure: VEGASON 53)

The socket diameter should be as large and
the socket length as small as possible. Make
sure that the socket outlet is burr-free to
minimise false echoes.

VEGASON 56 in 1“ mounting boss

Reference plane

Min. distance

Mounting and installation

Mounting boss

The socket axis should point to the product
surface. Much better would be the use of a
swivelling holder version (type B, C).

Material heaps

Large material heaps are detected with sev-
eral instruments, which can be mounted on
e.g. traverse cranes. For this type of applica-
tion, it is best to orient the sensor toward the
solid surface.

Transducer on traverse crane above a material heaps

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