VEGACAP, VEGAPOINT: Point level detection with capacitive level switches

Function

In capacitive point level measurement, capacitive sensor and vessel form the two electrodes of a capacitor. Any change in capacitance due to a level change is converted into a switching signal. Thanks to shortenable cable and rod versions, the level switches can be adapted to any application and often serve as overfill protection, dry run protection, oil/water detection and foam detection.

Series

Measuring probe - with rod up to 6 m - with cable up to 32 m Full or partial insulation determines whether the sensor is used in conductive or non-conductive media

Mounting

In case of horizontal installation, the instrument must be mounted in such a way that the probe is at the height of the requested switching point. In case of vertical installation, the instrument must be mounted so that the probe is immersed approx. 50 … 100 mm in the product when the desired switching point is reached.

Connection

The instrument is connected with standard two-wire cable.

Setup

The sensor is a compact device, i.e. it can be operated without external evaluation. It provides a switching signal on its own. A downstream device can be actuated directly with this switching signal (e.g. a warning system, a pump, etc.).