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Compact Radar Level Sensors

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Advantages of radar technology compared to ultrasonic sensors:

Where ultrasonic level measurement reaches its limits.

Compared to ultrasonic measuring instruments, radar sensors measure unaffected by temperature fluctuations, vacuum or high pressures and are insensitive to contamination. 80 GHz radar sensors also convince with very good signal focusing. This makes it easier to separate measurement and interference signals - the measurement is much easier and more accurate.

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VEGA Controls specialises in level sensors, pressure transmitters, and point level switches. We are a world-leading manufacturer of advanced instrumentation technologies and solutions for measuring and controlling liquids, solids, and gases.

Our approval portfolio includes certifications for ATEX, marine, mining, NACE, NORSOK, hygienic and environmental standards, as well as SIL IEC61508/11 up to levels 2 and 3, and EMPHASIS-assessed devices for the nuclear power industry.

Our Products Include:

Continuous Level Measurement with Level Sensors
In continuous level measurement, various methods are used to detect the level of a medium in a tank or silo, converting it into an electronic signal. This signal can be displayed on-site or integrated into a process control or management system.

Level Switches for Point Level Measurement & Measuring Techniques
In point level detection, a switch identifies when a predefined level is reached, unlike continuous level measurement which tracks all intermediate levels. These devices are used to start or stop filling equipment like conveyors or pumps and can output a binary signal for integration into a process control system. Point level detection is applicable to liquids, pastes, powders, or coarse bulk solids.

Measuring Principles for Pressure Measurement
Pressure measurement techniques can be utilised to measure process pressure, differential pressure, as well as level, volume, density, or mass flow in various areas of process technology. Pressure transmitters cover a wide range, from a few mbar to extreme pressures up to 1,000 bar, using different types of measuring cells.

Measuring Method for Interface Measurement
Interfaces, or boundaries between separation layers, are common in the process industry, such as in the chemical and oil & gas sectors. These occur when two media with different densities, like water and oil, are in a container. Identifying the transition point between these media is essential for separation. VEGA sensors are capable of reliably measuring both the total level and the interface.

Measuring Techniques for Density Measurement
Density measurement is used to determine the proportion of solid matter in a liquid. Common applications in the process industry include measuring acid and lye concentrations, the density of abrasive or sticky liquid mixtures, and the solid content in sludges and slurries.

… And more.

VEGA offers users peace of mind with direct, expert advice on level and pressure solutions, along with reliable after-sales service. All VEGA products come with a 3-year warranty, reflecting their quality, innovative design, and extensive experience.

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Articles/Press Releases

13/11/2024 - Ethernet-APL: Revolutionising Process Automation
Ethernet-APL is setting a new standard for the process industry, delivering secure, high-speed data communication across entire facilities—even in extreme environments.
15/10/2024 - Setting the Standard: VEGA Instruments Achieve WRAS Certification for Water Safety
VEGA Controls Ltd is proud to announce that our compact radar level sensors have received WRAS (Water Regulations Advisory Scheme) certification, joining our VEGAWELL 52 pressure transmitters.
18/01/2021 - Level and Pressure specialist VEGA invests in training centre and UK HQ
After a year-long build, VEGA Controls have opened their own purpose-built training and seminar centre and UK head office at ‘Metior House’, Maresfield, in the heart of Sussex.
09/02/2018 - On the level, every mm counts
Every engineer wants the best accuracy level sensor they can get, but this specification often comes at an extra premium.
09/02/2017 - Not just 'Walking the Walk...'
You may know already, the ‘VEGA Challenge 64’ team did a 40 mile/64 km walk last summer.
18/10/2016 - It’s all in the price!
A new Bluetooth radar level sensor for the water sector
27/09/2016 - VEGA team steps up to the Plod Challenge!
On the 16th July, staff from VEGA Controls took part in The ‘South Downs Plod’, a 40 mile/64Km night and day hike across The South Downs of England, from Devils Dyke, North West of Brighton to Beachy Head, Eastbourne.
13/04/2016 - Vegatruck has successful UK tour
VEGA’s iconic American truck certainly turned some heads on its UK tour.
21/03/2016 - Worlds first 80 GHz radar level sensor for liquids
VEGA introduces VEGAPULS 64, the first 80 GHz frequency contactless liquids radar level sensor.
15/01/2016 - Visit the VEGATRUCK on its tour of the UK
The VEGA TRAINING TRUCK has been specially designed to be a memorable experience for people involved with level and pressure measurement, and it tours the UK in February and early March 2016.
11/06/2015 - Narrow success for solids radar level sensor
Unique solution provided with contactless radar level sensor
07/05/2015 - Realising the flexibility of electronic differential pressure
Electronic DP has lots of advantages for the user, particularly over conventional ‘Remote capillary’ based DP systems; faster, easier installation and excellent accuracy, no oil-filled capillaries, better performance with changing temperature, faster measuring response, lower costs and easier maintenance.
07/05/2015 - Vegaflex: the standard for interface and level control
Level measurement and interface applications across the chemical and pharmaceutical industry place very high demands on any instrument installed due to the variation in products and processes.
07/05/2015 - VEGAPULS 69 – The new radar sensor for bulk solids
The ultimate bulk solids level sensor?
08/05/2014 - Level Radar at Aston Martin works.
VEGA radar level transmitter proves its reliability.
21/11/2013 - VEGA get interactive on water
To further support customers involved in the water sector, VEGA have launched an application based, interactive website about their innovative solutions for the water industry.
20/08/2013 - Innovation Award for VEGAFLEX GWR Sensor
Four journals: Process, Process Worldwide, PharmaTec and Bulk Solids Handling handed out Innovation Awards for 2013 during the POWTECH trade fair.
07/08/2013 - VEGA UK team feels the heat for charity!
A team of keen runners from VEGA UK went to Germany as one of 4 UK entries to compete in the WIKA relay marathon on July 26th with over 160 teams involved.
19/04/2013 - 100,000 bulk solid radar sensors from VEGA installed worldwide
In February 2013 VEGA produced its 100,000th non-contact radar sensor for bulk solids. This makes VEGAPULS a best-seller in radar sensors for bulk solids measurement.
01/02/2013 - World first for tuning fork level switch
The latest addition to the VEGA portfolio of vibrating limit switches for liquids, VEGASWING 66, is a world first. It is designed for reliable, self monitoring and fail safe switching in applications with process temperatures up to +450 °C and process pressures up to 160 bar.
18/09/2012 - VEGA launch new Guided Wave Radar
The new VEGAFLEX 80 Guided Wave Radar from VEGA Controls, ‘automatically’ delivers versatility and reliability for level and interface measurement in both liquids and solids - technology from Vega that is already known for outstanding performance under changing conditions within temperature, gas, vapour, density and pressure applications.
05/09/2012 - Apps, Tools and more from Vega
VEGA have developed and launched a new product, its free and available now for your ‘smart’ phone or device. The App is called ‘VEGA Tools’, this multi-platform ‘tool’ enables access numerous to utilities revolving around VEGA instruments and services, so you can get help and information right where you need it.
19/04/2012 - VEGA PROTRAC nucleonic gauging systems
Nucleonicinstruments for measuring level, density, interface and mass flow are unaffected by high vessel pressures, aggressive media, extreme process temperatures and other process challenges.
20/02/2012 - Let VEGA take the pressure
VEGA have been ‘quietly’ building on their pressure expertise founded in hydrostatic level transmitters.
22/09/2011 - VEGAPASS and VEGAMAG
The comprehensive VEGA range of bypass chamber, bridle and magnetic level indicator (MLI) options now come under new names.
13/06/2011 - VEGA launch New remote monitoring solution for level and pressure
PLICSMOBILE looks set to change the way remote inventory and VMI systems are deployed in future by integrating everything into the measurement device for level applications from water level to silo levels up to 75m
20/04/2011 - VEGA level radars help deliver £12M savings at TATA
After a lull in demand during the global downturn, TATA Steel in Scunthorpe is running at full capacity again producing steel slab, billets, structural sections, rail and wire rod for the UK and world markets.
25/05/2010 - VEGA DP transmitter features remote housing
VEGA have introduced a new differential pressure transmitter, VEGADIF 65. It comes with a metallic, piezoresistive measuring cell, has ranges from 10mBar ... 40 bar and very good accuracy < 0.075 %, to guarantee reliable measured values in flow, density an
19/01/2010 - Thames measured by VEGA Radar
From its source about a mile north of the village of Kemble, in the Cotswolds, the Thames flows 215 miles, down through London and out to the North Sea.
16/06/2009 - New VEGA signal conditioner with host of solutions
VEGAMET 391 is the latest generation of signal conditioner from VEGA, offering a host of features and output options in one of the most flexible, cost effective and comprehensive single transmitter solutions available.
20/05/2009 - BP use SIL 2 VEGA radars for floating roof high level
VEGA have supplied their IEC 61508 SIL 2, ATEX Ex approved VEGAPULS radar level transmitters to BP Oil for one of their latest tank farm upgrade projects.
02/04/2009 - VEGA non-contact radar level measurement
Any chemical dosing system can be hazardous, but in a food manufacturing facility safety implications for handling and storage, can be exceptionally important.
10/12/2008 - Renewing energy with every turn takes its toll
Further to the Kyoto conference, renewable energies are developing quickly but how to you make renewable energy, renewable?
04/11/2008 - PACTware™ on the road again
Manufacturer-independent device operation in process automation
23/09/2008 - Europe's Largest Newsprint Paper Machine Prints 400,000 tons Annually
Europe’s biggest paper machine chooses Vega instrumentation
12/09/2008 - VEGA TDR gets remote housing
VEGA have introduced a VEGAFLEX guided microwave radar (TDR) level transmitter with a remote housing option.
12/09/2008 - New ATEX approved radiation survey meter from VEGA
New Radiation Survey Meter
12/06/2008 - Vibrating level switches for bulk solids up to 150 °C
With a new temperature range of -40 … +150 °C, the application range for vibrating level switches for bulk solids is extended even further.
07/04/2008 - Flush pressure transmitter, buy on-line, 2 day delivery
Amongst the range of level instruments and controls available to buy on-line at the new VEGA e-store, vega-line.co.uk, is the new compact flush-mount hydrostatic level and pressure transmitter VEGABAR S16.
09/11/2007 - New VEGA level and pressure webshop extra 5% off offer!
Level and pressure instruments manufacturer; VEGA, have launched a new webshop - www.vega-line.co.uk.

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