Characteristic
PFA coated or polished sensor. Even in applications with steam, buildup, foam or condensation, the sensor delivers precise and reliable readings.
Application
The VEGAFLEX 83 level sensor measures maintenance-free agressive liquids or liquid media with highest hygienic requirements. Even in applications with vapour, buildup, foam generation and condensation, the sensor delivers precise and reliable measured values. The VEGAFLEX 83 is the economical and ideal solution for your application.
Benefits
- The gap-free hygienic design ensures simple and reliable cleanability
- The maintenance-free operation increases the plant efficiency
- The guided adjustment enables a simple, time-saving and reliable setup
Technical Data
| Measuring range – Distance | 32 m |
| Process temperature | -40 … 150 °C |
| Process pressure | -1 … 16 bar |
| Accuracy | ± 2 mm |
| Version | Rod ø 10 mm, PFA-coated Exchangeable rod ø 8 mm, polished Exchangeable rod ø 8 mm, electropolished Exchangeable rod ø 8 mm, electropolished, can be autoclaved Cable ø 4 mm with gravity weight, PFA-coated |
| Materials, wetted parts | PFA 316L TFM-PTFE |
| Flange connection | ≥ DN25, ≥ 1″ |
| Hygenic fittings | Clamp ≥ 2″, DN50 – DIN32676, ISO2852 Clamp ≥ 3″, DN65 – DIN32676, ISO2852 Slotted nut ≥ 1½”, ≥ DN40 – DIN 11851 Slotted nut ≥ 2″, DN50 – DIN 11851 Varivent ≥ DN25 Hygienice flange connection ≥ DN50 DIN11864-2 Swagelok VCR screwing Hygienic collar clamp ≥ DN33 – DIN 11864-3 Safety ingold |
| Seal material | EPDM FKM FEPM |
| Housing material | Plastic Aluminium Stainless steel (precision casting) Stainless steel (electropolished) |
| Protection rating | IP66/IP68 (0,2 bar) IP66/IP67 IP66/IP68 (1 bar) |
| Output | Profibus PA Foundation Fieldbus Two-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART Modbus Four-wire: 4 … 20 mA/HART |
| Ambient temperature | -40 … 80 °C |
| Scope | ATEX / Europe CSA / Canada FM / USA EAC (GOST) / Belarus EAC (GOST) / Kazakhstan EAC (GOST) / Russia IEC / worldwide NEPSI / China UKR Sepro / Ukraine INMETRO / Brazil CCOE / India UKEX |
| Explosion protection | Intrinsic safety “i” Flameproof enclosure “d” Dust ignition protection “t” |
| Foodstuffs/Pharma | EHEDG FDA |
| Overfill protection | WHG VLAREM II |
| SIL qualification | SIL2 |
| Adjustment | PLICSCOM PC, PACTware and DTM HART-Communicator Software (e. g. AMS™, PDM) |
| Indication | Display/adjustment module PLICSCOM VEGADIS 81 VEGADIS 82 |






