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)
Mechanical Connection Sounding Tube Adaptor: 1 1/2” 6 Bolt Navy Flange
Radar Sensor Connection: Hardened Clamp fitting
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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