Specification sheet
VEGAPULS 61
4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire
Radar sensor for continuous level measurement of liquids
Technical data
Measuring range up to 35 m (114.8 ft)
Deviation ±2 mm
Process fitting Thread G1½, 1½ NPT, mounting strap,
compression flanges from DN 80, 3",
adapter flanges from DN 100, 4"
Process pressure -1 … +3 bar/-100 … +300 kPa
(-14.5 … +43.5 psig)
Process temperature -40 … +80 °C (-40 … +176 °F)
Ambient, storage and -40 … +80 °C (-40 … +176 °F)
transport temperature
Operating voltage 9.6 … 36 V DC
SIL qualification Optionally up to SIL2
Materials
Application area The wetted parts of the instrument are made of PVDF or PP. The pro-
cess seal is made of FPM.
The VEGAPULS 61 is a sensor for continuous level measurement of
You will find a complete overview of the available materials and seals in
liquids under simple process conditions. Due to its simple and versatile
the "Configurator" at [Link] and "VEGA Tools".
mounting options, VEGAPULS 61 offers a truly cost-effective solution.
The encapsulated antenna system ensures maintenance-free opera-
tion. Housing versions
The housings are available as single chamber or double chamber ver-
Your benefit sion in plastic, stainless steel or aluminium.
They are available with protection ratings up to IP 68 (1 bar).
• Maintenance-free operation thanks to non-contact measuring princi-
ple
• High plant availability, because wear and maintenance free Electronics versions
• Exact measuring results independent of process conditions The instruments are available in different electronics versions.
Apart from 4 … 20 mA/HART in two and four-wire version, there are
also digital versions with Profibus PA, Foundation Fieldbus and Modbus
Function protocols. Another HART version is available with integrated accumula-
Extremely short microwave pulses are emitted by the antenna system in tor.
the direction of the measured product, reflected by the product surface
and received back again by the antenna system. The time from emis- Supplementary electronics
sion to reception of the signals is proportional to the level in the vessel.
A special time stretching procedure allows reliable and precise meas- For instruments with double chamber housing two supplementary elec-
urement of the extremely short signal running times. tronics such as radio module or a power pack are available.
Approvals
The instruments are suitable for use in hazardous areas and are ap-
proved e.g. according to ATEX and IEC. The instruments also have
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] VEGAPULS 61 - 34492-EN-160119
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 corresponding DTM.
Further adjustment options are possible via a HART Communicator as 3
well as manufacturer-specific programs such as AMS™ or PDM.
170 mm / 300 mm
(6.69" / 11.81")
SW 50 mm
43 mm
(1.69")
(1.97")
G1½ A
(3.07")
78 mm
98 mm
20 mm
(3.86")
(0.79")
19 mm
(0.75")
4
ø 39 mm
(1.54")
15 mm
(0.59")
ø 75 mm
(2.95")
ø 115 mm
(4.53")
Dimensions VEGAPULS 61
1 Version with encapsulated antenna system
2 Version with plastic horn antenna
3 Mounting strap
4 Adapter flange
Information
You can find further information about the VEGA product line on www.
[Link].
In the download section at [Link]/downloads you'll find operat-
ing instructions, product information, brochures, approval documents,
instrument drawings and much, much more.
There, you will also find GSD and EDD files for Profibus PA systems as
Electrical connection well as DD and CFF files for Foundation Fieldbus systems.
2 Instrument selection
With the "Finder" at [Link]/finder and "VEGA Tools" you can
select the most suitable measuring principle for your application.
4...20mA
3 You can find detailed information on the instrument versions in the
"Configurator" at [Link]/configurator and "VEGA Tools".
(+)1 2(-) 5 6 7 8
4
Contact
1
You can find the VEGA agency serving your area on our homepage
Electronics and terminal compartment, single chamber housing
[Link].
1 Voltage supply/Signal output
2 For display and adjustment module or interface adapter
3 For external display and adjustment unit
4 Ground terminal for connection of the cable screen
VEGAPULS 61 - 34492-EN-160119 VEGA Grieshaber KG, Am Hohenstein 113, 77761 Schiltach/Germany, [Link]
