Specification sheet
VEGAFLEX 81
4 … 20 mA/HART - four-wire, 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
ƲƲ Version for low voltage 9.6 … 48 V DC, 20 … 42 V AC, 50/60 Hz
ƲƲ Version for mains volt- 90 … 253 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Application area age
With VEGAFLEX 81 you can measure all kinds of liquids essentially
maintenance free. The sensor delivers precise and reliable measured
Materials
values even in applications with steam, buildup, foam generation or
condensation. VEGAFLEX 81 is a truly cost-effective level and interface The wetted parts of the instrument are made of stainless steel. The
sensor for your measuring task. instrument seal is made either of FKM, FFKM or EPDM.
You will find a complete overview of the available materials and seals in
Your benefit the "configurator" on our homepage at www.vega.com/configurator.
• The guided adjustment enables a simple, time-saving and reliable
Housing versions
setup
• Comprehensive diagnosis options ensure maintenance-friendly The housings are available as double chamber version in plastic, stain-
operation and thus high plant availability less steel or Aluminium. They are available in protection class IP 66/
IP 67.
• Shortenable probes allow simple standardization and maximum flex-
ibility in planning
Electronics versions
Function The instruments are available in different electronics versions. Apart
from the two-wire electronics with 4 … 20 mA/HART, a four-wire ver-
High frequency microwave pulses are coupled onto a cable or rod and sion and two purely digital versions with Profibus PA and Foundation
guided along the probe. The pulse is reflected by the product surface. Fieldbus are available.
The time from emission to reception of the signals is proportional to the
level in the vessel.
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 www.vega.com/downloads and
"Approvals".
VEGA Grieshaber KG, Am Hohenstein 113, 77761 Schiltach/Germany, www.vega.com VEGAFLEX 81 - 42290-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 corresponding DTM. Further adjustment op-
tions are available via HART communicator as well as manufacturer-
specific programs such as AMS™ or PDM.
46 mm
(1.81")
SW 36 mm
68 mm
(2.68")
(1.42")
G¾ A
22 mm
(0.87")
3
ø 4 mm
L
(0.16")
150 mm (5.91")
ø 6 mm ø 20 mm
(0.24") (0.79")
1 2
VEGAFLEX 81
1 Cable version
2 Rod version
3 Flange version
Information
You can find further information about the VEGA product line on www.
Electrical connection vega.com.
In the download section at www.vega.com/downloads you'll find operat-
ing instructions, product information, brochures, approval documents,
4...20mA
instrument drawings and much, much more.
There, you will also find GSD and EDD files for Profibus PA systems as
common
IS GND
passive
well as DD and CFF files for Foundation Fieldbus systems.
active
power supply
Instrument selection
(+)1 2(-) 5 6 7 8
/L With the "Finder" at www.vega.com/finder and "VEGA Tools" you can
/N
PE
select the most suitable measuring principle for your application.
You can find detailed information on the instrument versions in the
Connection compartment with double chamber housing - mains voltage "Configurator" at www.vega.com/configurator and "VEGA Tools".
Contact
4...20mA
You can find the VEGA agency serving your area on our homepage
common
IS GND
passive
active
power supply www.vega.com.
(+)1 2(-) 5 6 7 8
/L
/N
Connection compartment with double chamber housing - low voltage
You can find details on electrical connection in the instrument operating
instructions at www.vega.com/downloads.
VEGAFLEX 81 - 42290-EN-151204 VEGA Grieshaber KG, Am Hohenstein 113, 77761 Schiltach/Germany, www.vega.com
