VEGAPULS 66 Swivel and Sound Radar TLI

Featured Specifications

  • Non-contact measurement - no moving parts
  • Lifecycle cost-effective alternative to differential pressure, floats and displacers
  • 2-wire technology reduces wiring costs and allows easy implementation into existing systems
  • No need to perform manual soundings by ship’s crew
  • Easy on-site operation and indication via PLICSCOM menu-driven display
  • Calibration can be performed via laptop personal computer without having to enter the tank or remove device
  • Fluent across all communication protocols: 4-20ma/HART, PROFIBUS PA, FOUNDATION Fieldbus
  • Measurement independent of fluid temperature or pressure
  • Radar tank level indicator performs electronic measurements outside of the tank

Description

This marine radar tank level indicator can be ordered in three configurations: flange mount, threaded, or stub end for mounting on the sounding tube. A pneumatic quick release allows the radar head to be easily and quickly swiveled off the tube top if the ship still prefers to perform physical soundings. The VEGAPULS 66 radar sensor is used in thousands of applications on nearly every ship in the US Navy. Existing hand sounding tubes are used for measuring the levels. The radar sensor couples its signal directly into the sounding pipe and makes the classic radar antenna unnecessary. The VEGAPULS 66 Swivel and Sound Radar can be swiveled from the sounding pipe by means of a special coupling if a manual sounding is necessary.

Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Measuring Range

In standard 1 1/2 schedule 40 sounding tube: 0 to 25.6m (0 to 84 ft)

Measuring Interval

1 Second

Frequency

C-Band

Accuracy

Linear Error: ± 10mm (0.4”)

Environmental

Vessel Pressure

Sensor with Tube Adaptor: 30 psi

Operating Temperature

Housing: -40 °C to 71 °C

Mechanical

Dimensions (W,D,H)

8 3/4”, 6 7/8” , 16 1/4”

Weight

Radar Sensor: 3.0 kg (6.6 lbs)

Sounding Tube Adaptor: 3.1 kg (6.8 lbs)

Complete Sensor: 6.1 kg (13..4 lbs)

Threaded:

Stub End:

Mechanical Connection

Sounding Tube Adaptor: 1 1/2” 6 Bolt Navy Flange

Radar Sensor Connection: Hardened Clamp fitting

Threaded:

Stub End:

Electrical

Power Requirements

24 VDC (21 to 32 VDC)

Power Consumption

Max 240 mW

Current Consumption

Max 22mA

Electrical Connection

Cable Type : 0.12” to 34” diameter, 16 to 18 AWG shielded twisted pair cable recommended

Cable Entry: Cable Gland

Materials

Wetted Parts

Stainless Steel 316L , PTFE Teflon

Display

LCD in dot matrix

Antenna

PTFE Teflon with Viton seal

Sounding Tube Adaptor

316 Stanless Steel

Housing

PBT (Valvox) UV stabilized plastic

Approvals

FCC

Part 15, no restrictions - no site license required

Military Approval

MIL-L-23886C (SH)

ASTM-F2044-00

Shock

Grade A and MIL-S-901D

Vibration

MIL-STD-167-1

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