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History of the HPI-The 1950s
VEGA
THE 6X®: VEGA'S simple radar formula
for better refining processes
Simplicity may not be the first word that
comes to mind when it comes to level measurement
in refining and petrochemical applications,
but it was the word on everyone's
mind at VEGA when designing the company's
new radar sensor. Simplifying industrial processes,
and simplifying the process of selecting
and installing a sensor-these were the
top priorities that went into the development
of the new radar solution. What resulted is
VEGA's most innovative approach to radar
sensors yet: the VEGAPULS 6X.
ONE FOR ALL
In the past, choosing the right radar sensor
for a particular application meant a time-consuming
research process spent poring over
varying frequencies, confusing model numbers,
special materials, and scores of other
factors. And the consequences for making the
wrong choice could be costly, as the wrong
sensor could lead to inaccurate readings,
hardware failure, or even a complete breakdown
of processes. With areas of application
becoming more multi-faceted and processes
more complex, the margin of error in selecting
an instrument shrinks ever smaller.
VEGA wants to remove the uncertainty
and pressure from the sensor selection process,
and their solution is their new radar
sensor: the VEGAPULS 6X, the one sensor
for all applications. The new radar configurator,
launching alongside the VEGAPULS 6X,
simply asks for the type of application and
then quickly determines which version of the
sensor is needed. " VEGA's latest innovation
makes the process of configuring your radar
levels simple and intuitive, " says Tai Piazza,
Refining Industry Specialist for VEGA Americas.
" For our refining customers that are in the
midst of an unplanned outage, where process
conditions and exact vessel construction are
hard to come by, the new radar configurator
has been designed to help you quickly
identify the best VEGAPULS 6X configuration
for your application based on the limited
information that you do have available. " No
parsing through model codes, no examining
emittance frequencies; just one simple solution
from VEGA for your application.
SPONSORED CONTENT
OVER 1 MILLION INSTRUMENTS
IN USE WORLDWIDE
The success story of today's world market
leader in radar level measurement began 30
years ago. This story includes milestones such
as the world's first two-wire radar instrument
and the first 80-GHz radar sensor for liquids
on the market. With each new generation of
instrumentation, VEGA sets new standards
and develops new features that make the
products even more reliable, accurate, robust,
and flexible. Today, VEGA has over 1 million
instruments in use in diverse applications
around the world. Behind this success is a
team whose members share a common passion:
radar. Now, that team is turning the page
to the next chapter in the story of VEGA's
innovation and success: the VEGAPULS 6X.
ADVANCED, ALL-AROUND SAFETY
The new VEGAPULS 6X offers the best
technology available today. It boasts a new
radar chip that provides expanded application
possibilities and simpler operation, and a selfdiagnosis
system that immediately detects
damage or interference and ensures significantly
higher availability and safety. That
makes it VEGA's first 80-GHz sensor with SIL
certification, meeting the highest standards
of security and integrity. In today's connected
world, cybersecurity is just as paramount in
industrial processes, so the VEGAPULS 6X is
compliant with security standard IEC 624434-2,
which specifies the strictest requirements
for secure communication and access control.
" SIL certification means safety from the
inside-the device itself-and IEC 62433 compliance
means safety from external threats, "
says Greg Tischler, Product Manager for VEGA
Americas. " Together, these standards show
that the VEGAPULS 6X offers the all-around
safety users need in their processes. "
THE RIGHT RADAR SENSOR
FOR REFINING AND
PETROCHEMICAL APPLICATIONS
The VEGAPULS 6X is the one sensor that
can handle any application; customers will
no longer have to worry about choosing
between technologies, frequencies, or instruWith
VEGAPULS 6X, VEGA has turned the
traditional way of choosing an instrument
inside out: There is now only one radar
sensor - suitable for all applications.
ment versions. Even setup and commissioning
will be reduced to a minimum, requiring
just a few clicks and basic application parameters.
In many cases, all application-specific
settings can be made in the VEGAPULS 6X
before it leaves the factory. Mount, connect,
done. It can't get any simpler.
CONTACT INFORMATION
VEGA Americas, Inc.
4170 Rosslyn Drive,
Cincinnati OH 45209
USA
Phone: 1-800-367-5383
Fax: 1-513-272-0133
americas@vega.com
www.vega.com
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