Specification sheet
VEGAPOINT 21
Transistor (PNP/NPN)
Capacitive level switch
Technical data
Output signal Transistor (PNP/NPN)
Process fitting Thread G½, G¾, G1, M24 x 1.5
Thread ½ NPT, ¾ NPT, 1 NPT
Clamp 1", 1½", 2"
Further hygienic fittings
Process pressure -1 …25 bar (-100 … 2500 kPa/-
14.5 … 363 psig)
Process temperature -40 … +115 °C (-40 … +239 °F)
Ambient temperature -40 … +70 °C (-40 … +158 °F)
Operating voltage 12 … 35 V DC
Materials
The wetted parts of the instrument are made of PEEK and stainless
steel 316L. The process seal is made of FKM.
You will find a complete overview of the available materials and seals in
the "Configurator" at www.vega.com and "Products".
Application area
Housing versions
The VEGAPOINT 21 is a capacitive level sensor for level detection of
The housing is made of stainless steel 316L or Valox and is available in
water-based liquids.
protection classes IP66/IP67 and up to IP69.
Typical applications are overfill and dry run protection. The small sensor
can also be used in thin pipelines.
Electronics versions
Your benefit The instruments are available in two different electronics versions.
Apart from the electronics with transistor output (PNP/NPN), a transis-
• Simple setup via Bluetooth adjustment tor version with IO-Link output is also available.
• High plant availability, because wear and maintenance free
• Exact switching function independent of process condition Approvals
Hygienic approvals for use in the food and pharmaceutical industries
Function are planned for the device.
An alternating electric field is generated at the tip of the measuring The technical data in the respective safety instructions are valid for ap-
electrode. If the sensor is covered with medium, the capacitance of proved instruments (e.g. with Ex approval). In some cases, these data
the sensor changes. This change is detected by the electronics and can differ from the data listed herein.
converted into a switching command.
All approval documents can be downloaded from our homepage.
Any buildup is ignored to a certain degree and therefore has no influ-
ence on the measurement.
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Specification sheet
Adjustment Dimensions
Wireless adjustment via Bluetooth
The Bluetooth version of the device enables wireless connection to
smartphones/tablets (iOS/Android) or Windows PCs. M12 x 1 M12 x 1 M12 x 1
ø 36 mm ø 36 mm ø 36 mm
(1.42") (1.42") (1.42")
119 mm
119 mm
(4.69")
(4.69")
119 mm
(4.69")
SW 21/32 SW 21/32
G1/2, G1/2,
1/2 NPT,
G3/4, G1 G3/4, G1
3/4 NPT, 1 NPT
15 mm
(0.59")
ø 18 mm ø 18 mm
41 mm
41 mm
(1.61")
(1.61")
(0.71") (0.71")
1 2 3
VEGAPOINT 21, standard version - thread with M12 x 1 plug
Wireless connection to standard adjustment devices with integrated Bluetooth LE 1 Thread G½, G¾, G1 (DIN ISO 228/1) with M12 x 1 plug connection (Housing:
or alternatively Bluetooth USB adapter. 316L and plastic)
Operation is via a free app from the "Apple App Store", the "Goog- 2 Thread G½, G¾, G1 (DIN ISO 228/1) with M12 x 1 plug connection (Housing:
le Play Store" or the "Baidu Store". Alternatively, adjustment can also be 316L)
carried out via PACTware/DTM and a Windows PC. 3 Thread ½ NPT, ¾ NPT, 1 NPT with M12 x 1 plug connection (Housing: 316L
and plastic)
Information
You can find further information on the VEGA product line on our home-
page.
In the download section on our homepage you'll find free operating
instructions, product information, brochures, approval documents,
instrument drawings and much, much more.
Instrument selection
Adjustment via PACTware or app
On our homepage under "Products" you can select the suitable meas-
uring principle and instrument for your application.
Electrical connection
You can find detailed information on the instrument versions at www.
Plug M12 x 1 vega.com and "Products".
+ Contact
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2 1
You can find your personal contact person at VEGA on our homepage
3 4 out 2 1 www.vega.com and "Contact".
out 1
2 2
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Wiring plan M12 x 1 plug - Transistor output, three-wire
1 Voltage supply
2 PNP switching
3 NPN switching
Valve plug ISO 4400
+
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1 2 1
3
2
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Wiring plan ISO 4400 plug - Transistor output, three-wire
1 Voltage supply
2 PNP switching
3 NPN switching
4 PA - Potential equalisation
Details on the electrical connection can be found in the operating
instructions of the device in the download area on our homepage.
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