VEGA VEGAPULS 62 (≥ 2.0.0 - ≥ 4.0.0) Profibus PA - Manual (Page 11)

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3 Product description
VEGAPULS 62 • Profibus PA
36505-EN-121011
The instrument is available in two different electronics versions. Each
version can be identified via the product code on the type label as
well as on the electronics.
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Standard electronics type PS60PAK.-
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Electronics with increased sensitivity type PS60PAS.-
The scope of delivery encompasses:
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Radar sensor
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Documentation
– this operating instructions manual
– Test certificate Measurement accuracy, depending on the
instrument VEGAPULS 62 (optional)
– Operating instructions manual "Indicating and adjustment mod-
ule PLICSCOM" (optional)
– Supplementary instructions "GSM/GPRS radio module"
(optional)
– Supplementary instructions manual "Heating for indicating and
adjustment module" (optional)
– Supplementary instructions manual "Plug connector for con-
tinuously measuring sensors" (optional)
– Ex-specific "Safety instructions" (with Ex versions)
– if necessary, further certificates
3.2 Principle of operation
The VEGAPULS 62 radar sensor can be used in a wide variety of ap-
plications for continuous level measurement of liquids. It is suitable for
applications in storage vessels, reactors and process vessels, even
under extremely difficult process conditions.
Dependent on the application range, different versions are used:
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Antenna
– Small tanks and process vessels, measurement of virtually all
products: Horn antenna ø 40 mm
– Storage tanks and process vessels, measurement of products
such as solvents, hydrocarbons and fuels under extremely dif-
ficult process conditions: Horn antenna ø 48 … 95 mm
– Products with low ε
r
value with large measuring distances:
Parabolic antenna
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Electronics
– Products with an ε
r
value ≥1.8: Standard electronics
– Products with an ε
r
value < 1.8, ≥1.5; applications with very bad
reflective properties: Electronics with increased sensitivity
The actual values that can be reached depend on the measurement
conditions, the antenna system or the standpipe or bypass.
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 appropri-
ate output signal and outputted as measured value.
Electronics versions
Scope of delivery
Application area
Functional principle