Specification sheet

VEGAFLEX 81
Profibus PA, rod and cable probe
TDR sensor for continuous level and interface measurement of liquids
Technical data

Measuring range
ƲƲ Cable probe up to 75 m (246.1 ft)
ƲƲ Rod probe up to 6 m (19.69 ft)
Measuring accuracy ± 2 mm
Process fitting Thread from G¾, ¾ NPT, flanges from
DN 25, 1"
Process pressure -1 … +40 bar/-100 … +4000 kPa
(-14.5 … +580 psig)
Process temperature -40 … +200 °C (-40 … +392 °F)
Ambient, storage and -40 … +80 °C (-40 … +176 °F)
transport temperature
Operating voltage 9 … 32 V DC

Materials
Application area
The wetted parts of the instrument are made of stainless steel. The
With VEGAFLEX 81 you can measure all kinds of liquids essentially instrument seal is made either of FKM, FFKM or EPDM.
maintenance free. The sensor delivers precise and reliable measured You will find a complete overview of the available materials and seals in
values even in applications with steam, buildup, foam generation or the "configurator" on our homepage at [Link]/configurator.
condensation. VEGAFLEX 81 is a truly cost-effective level and interface
sensor for your measuring task.
Housing versions

Your benefit The housings are available as single chamber or double chamber ver-
sion in plastic, stainless steel or aluminium.
• The guided adjustment enables a simple, time-saving and reliable They are available with protection ratings up to IP 68 (1 bar).
setup
• Comprehensive diagnosis options ensure maintenance-friendly Electronics versions
operation and thus high plant availability
• Shortenable probes allow simple standardization and maximum flex- The instruments are available in different electronics versions. Apart
ibility in planning from the two-wire electronics with 4 … 20 mA/HART, a four-wire ver-
sion and two purely digital versions with Profibus PA and Foundation
Fieldbus are available.
Function
Approvals
High frequency microwave pulses are coupled onto a cable or rod and
guided along the probe. The pulse is reflected by the product surface. The instruments are suitable for use in hazardous areas and are ap-
The time from emission to reception of the signals is proportional to the proved e.g. according to ATEX and IEC. The instruments also have
level in the vessel. various ship approvals such as e.g. GL, LRS or ABS.
You can find detailed information at [Link]/downloads and
"Approvals".

VEGA Grieshaber KG, Am Hohenstein 113, 77761 Schiltach/Germany, [Link] VEGAFLEX 81 - 42291-EN-151204
 Specification sheet

Operation Dimensions

The adjustment of the instrument is carried out via the optional display
and adjustment module PLICSCOM or via a PC with the adjustment
software PACTware and respective DTM. An alternative adjustment
possibility is the manufacturer-specific adjustment program PDM.
SW 55 mm
(2.17")

SW 36 mm

68 mm
51 mm

(2.68")
(2.01")
(1.42")

96 mm
(3.78")
G1 ½

30 mm
(1.18")
G¾

22 mm
(0.87")
ø 12 mm ø 8 mm
(0.47") (0.32")

L
L
ø 4 mm
(0.16")

100 mm (3.94")
ø 20 mm
(0.79")

1 2 3

VEGAFLEX 81
1 Cable version
2 Rod version
3 Flange version

Information
Electrical connection You can find further information about the VEGA product line on www.
[Link].
2 In the download section at [Link]/downloads you'll find operat-
3 ing instructions, product information, brochures, approval documents,
0 901 901
instrument drawings and much, much more.
There, you will also find GSD and EDD files for Profibus PA systems as
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4
1

0 45 6 45 6
Bus

well as DD and CFF files for Foundation Fieldbus systems.

(+)1 2(-) 5 6 7 8 5 Instrument selection

1 With the "Finder" at [Link]/finder and "VEGA Tools" you can
select the most suitable measuring principle for your application.
Electronics and terminal compartment, single chamber housing You can find detailed information on the instrument versions in the
1 Voltage supply/Signal output
"Configurator" at [Link]/configurator and "VEGA Tools".
2 For display and adjustment module or interface adapter
3 Selection switch for bus address Contact
4 For external display and adjustment unit
5 Ground terminal for connection of the cable screen You can find the VEGA agency serving your area on our homepage
[Link].
You can find details on electrical connection in the instrument operating
instructions at [Link]/downloads.

VEGAFLEX 81 - 42291-EN-151204 VEGA Grieshaber KG, Am Hohenstein 113, 77761 Schiltach/Germany, [Link]