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Measurement technology for demanding processes in the chemical industry

The chemical industry imposes extremely strict requirements on measurement technology: Extreme temperatures, high pressure and aggressive media are part of everyday life for production engineers and process automation specialists. VEGA offers durable, high-precision level and pressure transmitters that have been developed for precisely these conditions and that ensure reliable process monitoring.
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Sensors for the highest safety standards – suitable for the wide variety of media in the chemical industry.

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Safe instrumentation for the chemical industry

Aggressive media, explosion hazard, and extremely strict safety requirements – the chemical industry does not allow quality deficits. VEGA offers world-class measurement technology for level and pressure. When it comes to explosion protection, safety and security, this technology makes no compromises

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Explosion protection: Reliable measurement in all zones

Explosive gases or dust-air mixtures can arise in almost any plant in the chemical-pharmaceutical industry. Whether ATEX, IECEx or FM and CSA: VEGA transmitters are available with various types of ignition protection for all Ex zones and with almost all explosion protection certificates.

Safety: High process safety up to SIL3

VEGA transmitters are certified in compliance with SIL2. SIL3 can also be achieved with a redundant configuration. This makes it especially easy to integrate the transmitters into safety-relevant automation systems without extensive changes or adaptations. 
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Cyber Security: OT Security by Design

In the chemical industry, cyber threats are now also reaching transmitters at the field level. VEGA counters these threats with technical measures, security standards and a targeted development strategy. Secure communication, development processes in accordance with IEC 62443, encrypted data transmission and authentication ensure the greatest possible cyber security.
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Second Line of Defense: A new level of safety

Safe processes require dependable measurement data. VEGA’s “Second Line of Defense” secures chemical processes by means of an additional gas-tight separating element between the electronics compartment and the sensing element. Even in the event of a leak, hazardous substances remain in the process itself and the electronics remain intact to detect the leak.
 

Digital solutions: Complete control of the life cycle

VEGA provide the chemical industry with digital solutions that noticeably increase efficiency and safety. From the customer portal to smart inventory system and the digital twin – VEGA supports transmitters throughout their entire life cycle. State-of-the-art communication technologies enable seamless networking.

Ethernet APL

Ethernet-APL is the future-focused communication technology that enables fast, secure data transmission, even in potentially explosive atmospheres. VEGA transmitters with Ethernet-APL simplify installation and operation and deliver precise real-time data – seamlessly integrated into digital networks.
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Digital twin

Access to sensor data, certificates and maintenance histories at any time? That’s possible with the VEGA Digital Twin: using a QR code, RFID tag or instrument serial number. It also offers IIoT functions like “Backup and Restore” with secure data storage on the myVEGA customer portal. Thanks to the VDI 2270 standard, the creation of digital documentation for complex systems is automated and saves a great deal of time.
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myVEGA customer portal

With the myVEGA customer portal, users have access to all important information about their VEGA instruments at all times: From product documentation and access codes to configuration data, spare parts orders and service requests, myVEGA simplifies management of installed VEGA instruments and makes the support process faster.
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VEGA Tools app

When a sensor has to be replaced, it takes a lot of important data with it into retirement.   But settings and measured values are not lost, because the VEGA Tools app saves everything that matters. And: The app enables simple, remote configuration and monitoring of VEGA transmitters via smartphone or tablet. This also facilitates maintenance and commissioning at measuring points that are difficult to access.
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Instrumentation for the chemical industry

With VEGA you get measurement technology that optimises your processes and reduces costs – while providing maximum safety and ensuring consistent product quality.

Level transmitters

VEGAPULS radar transmitters
Radiometric transmitters
VEGAFLEX GWR transmitters

VEGAPULS radar transmitters

VEGAPULS 6X

Level measurement of liquids and bulk solids under all process conditions.
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VEGAPULS Air 23

Autonomous radar sensor with measured value transmission via wireless network
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Radiometric transmitters

FIBERTRAC 31

with flexible plastic detector
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SOLITRAC 31

with PVT rod detector
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VEGAFLEX GWR transmitters

VEGAFLEX 81

Level and interface measurement of liquids
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VEGAFLEX 82

Level measurement of bulk solids
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VEGAFLEX 86

Level and interface measurement of liquids, for the most extreme process conditions
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Pressure transmitters

VEGABAR 81

Pressure transmitter with chemical seal
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VEGABAR 82

Pressure transmitter with ceramic measuring cell
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VEGABAR 83

Pressure transmitter with metallic measuring cell
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VEGADIF 85

Differential pressure transmitter
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Electronic differential pressure

Any of the VEGABAR 80 series instruments can be combined in an application: for large temperature differences, vacuum, abrasion
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Point level switches

Vibrating level switch
Capacitive and radiometric

Vibrating level switch

VEGASWING 63

Vibrating level switch for liquids
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VEGASWING 66 Vibrationsgrenzschalter für Flüssigkeiten bei extremen Prozesstemperaturen und -drücken

VEGASWING 66

Vibrating level switch for liquids under extreme process temperatures and pressures
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VEGAWAVE 63

Vibrating level switch for bulk solids in powder form
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Capacitive and radiometric

VEGACAP

Capacitive rod electrode for level detection
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POINTRAC

Radiometric sensor for point-level detection
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Durable transmitters for demanding chemical applications

Whether in aggressive chemicals, in applications with extreme temperature fluctuations or in potentially explosive atmospheres: for the diverse challenges in the chemical industry, VEGA offers highly reliable level and pressure instrumentaion solutions. With their robust, long-term stability, high chemical resistance and precise measurement, even under changing conditions, VEGA transmitters ensure maximum process reliability.

Level measurement and point level detection in process steam generation

Long term stability

In chemical plants, instruments must deliver precise measuring results over many years, even under extreme conditions. VEGA transmitters achieve this long-term stability thanks to high-quality materials, precision components and self-monitoring diagnostic systems. Due to the lower maintenance requirements and calibration stability, long-term stable transmitters have clear cost advantages in operation. 
Steam vessel
Level measurement in a urea reactor

Chemically resistant

In the chemical industry, field based transmitters are exposed to aggressive and corrosive media. To guarantee precise measuring results over the long term, VEGA relies on chemically resistant materials such as stainless steel, Hastelloy and titanium as well as PTFE and PFA coatings. These provide reliable protection against extreme chemicals such as acids and lyes. 
Urea reactor
Level measurement and point level detection in the reaction vessel

Remains highly precise under fluctuating process conditions

Chemical processes are subject to fluctuations in temperature, pressure and medium composition, which makes precise measurement difficult. VEGA level transmitters based on radar or guided radar utilise temperature and pressure compensation and ensure process reliability under all conditions.
Reaction vessel

Sustainability and the circular economy

In the chemical industry, sustainability is becoming the core mission and the circular economy the model for the future. In order for products to be reused, precise data on materials and their condition is essential. Measurement technology creates the basis for transparent data streams that are used to control sustainable processes.

Conserving resources and reducing waste

The more tightly chemical reactions are controlled, the fewer unwanted by-products generated. VEGA’s high-precision transmitters help to conserve resources and minimise energy consumption. This not only reduces operating costs, but also avoids waste products.

Hydrogen and CCS

VEGA technology supports hydrogen applications and the storage of carbon dioxide (CCS) through highly precise and reliable pressure and level measurement.  The instrumentation helps to ensure that hydrogen is stored and transported safely and that CO₂ capture and storage functions smoothly.

Circular economy

Whether mechanical or chemical recycling: Circular processes require precise data. Transmitters for level and pressure enable efficient material separation, while in chemical recycling, they ensure optimal process control. VEGA transmitters thus make a significant contribution to resource conservation and efficiency in the circular economy.

Sustainable measurement technology

In chemical plants, having durable, robust instrumentation is an essential requirement for greater sustainability. For that reason, VEGA attaches great importance to the repairable capabilities of its products and provides comprehensive maintenance and service facilities. The digital twin and the myVEGA portal enable status monitoring, which contributes to a longer service life for instruments.

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