Details
Sumps
Sump level control
Process data
Measuring task
Level measurement
Measuring point
Sump
Measuring range up to
3 m
Medium
Water and hydrocarbons
Process temperature
-40 … +45 °C
Process pressure
+1 … +3 bar
Special challenges
Foam, buildup
Application
The level in the sumps around a refinery must be reliably monitored to prevent overfilling and subsequent pollution, or pump overload. Balanced pump utilization is possible thanks to a pump control rotation system integrated into the signal conditioning instrument.
Your benefit
Reliable
Measurement optimizes pump usage via pump control functions
Cost effective
Pump control ensures energy conservation and long pump service life
User friendly
Easy setup and installation
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VEGAPULS 64
Radar sensor for continuous level measurement in sumps
- Very good signal focusing ensures accurate measurement, even in confined spaces
- Reliable measurement, unaffected by condensation on the antenna
- Maintenance-free operation thanks to non-contact measuring principle
Measuring range - Distance
30 m
Process temperature
-196 ... 200 °C
Process pressure
-1 ... 25 bar
VEGAMET 391
Signal conditioning instrument for continuous lead-lag changeover control of pumps
- Integrated pump control function ensures longer pump service life
- Simple setup and installation reduces installation costs
- Six relay outputs, one scalable current output
Protection rating
IP 20/IP 65
Input
1 x 4 … 20 mA/HART sensor input
with transmitter power supply
Output
1 x 0/4 … 20 mA current output
up to 6 x operating relay
1 x fail safe relay
1 x Ethernet or 1 x RS232
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