Vega VEGAPULS 67 Product Information - page 9
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Mounting
Radar - Level measurement in bulk solids
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Mounting examples
The following illustrations show mounting examples and measurement
setups.
Plastic granules
Fig. 16: Level measurement in a plastic granules silo with VEGAPULS 67
Plastic granules and powder are often stored in high, narrow silos which
are filled pneumatically. Typical conditions are filling noise, material cones
and poor reflective properties.
The high sensitivity of the VEGAPULS 67 sensor guarantees ample
performance reserves for reliable level measurement even with widely
varying product surface geometries.
Fine lime
Fig. 17: Level measurement in a lime silo with VEGAPULS SR 68
Due to the extreme dust generation during the filling of powders, a
non-contact measurement with ultrasonics is virtually impossible. The
VEGAPULS SR 68 is the ideal solution since microwaves are unaffected
by dust generation and the filling stream.
The VEGAPULS SR 68 radar sensor is the ideal measuring instrument
for this application. With a swivelling holder it can be optimally aligned to
the product surface.
Clinker silo
Fig. 18: Level measurement in a clinker silo with VEGAPULS 68
Clinker is an additive for concrete and is stored in large silos or bunkers.
Its abrasive properties as well as extreme dust generation during filling
place heavy demands on the level measurement.
The VEGAPULS 68 sensor is the optimum solution for level measure-
ment. Its parabolic antenna powerfully focuses the microwaves, thus
generating a strong useful signal. Interference from struts or installations
is excluded.