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MEASUREMENT

SWITCHING STATUS VISIBLE AT A GLANCE are available with either a metallic or a ceramic measuring cell.
Thanks to the all-round switching status display, all switching VEGAPOINT sensors for point level detection are also available in three
states can be visually discerned from any direction. The colour versions. Two of them (10 and 20) are designed for liquids with a water
of the illuminated ring, which can be freely selected from content of at least 10%, the third (30) can also be used for bulk solids.
over 256 colours, remains clearly visible even in daylight. The The new pressure sensors and level switches represent an important
plant operator can see at a glance if the measuring process milestone for VEGA. Users not only get an entire range of level and
is running, if the sensor is switching or if there is a possible pressure measurement technology from a single source, but also hygiene-
malfunction in the process. optimised instrument designs that are extremely easy to install and a
needs-based combination of reliability, flexibility and reproducibility in
UNIVERSAL COMMUNICATION VIA IO-LINK food and pharmaceutical processes. n
There is a lot of sensor intelligence built right into the new
compact series: The standard IO-Link protocol ensures www.vega.com/vegabar
universal and, at the same time, particularly simple
communication. This means that the instruments have a
standardised communication platform that enables seamless
data transfer and simple integration of the system. With this
tool, sensors can be installed, parameterised and, if necessary,
put back into operation faster and more cost-effectively. IO-
Link transfers parameters automatically if an instrument has to
be exchanged.

WIRELESS TRANSMISSION OF MEASURED VALUES
The new VEGABAR and VEGAPOINT instrument series can
be easily read out and configured via Bluetooth with a
smartphone or tablet. Radio technology is making processes
more flexible. Wireless communication provides better
accessibility. It allows parameterisation, display and diagnostics
from a distance of up to 25 meters, thus saving time and
avoiding dangers. Especially in environments such as clean
rooms, where physical access involves a lot of effort, setup and
operation become considerably easier.

COMBINATION AS REQUIRED
VEGABAR pressure sensors with switching function are
available in three versions: the compact series 10 and the
series 20 and 30, each with or without a display, a switching
point visualisation and a large graphic display. The instruments

STANDARDISED HYGIENIC

ADAPTERS

Any common adapter system that complies with EC
1935/2004, FDA, EHEDG, 3-A can be used for level
sensors as well as for pressure sensors and level switches.
Whether metallically sealing or with O-ring seal, the
sensors fit all standard, commercially available hygienic
connections.

The advantages are:
• flexible and simple integration
• quick exchange
• reduced production downtime
• fewer instrument versions in stock

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