Posted on 30/11/09, under Industries, Information, Pressure Measurement, VEGA Product News, pressure · RSS · No Comments
VEGADIF 65 is the new differential transmitter with the features you expect with VEGA PLICS devices; with plug in programmer, back-lit display, FDT/DTM capability, stainless, aluminium and plastic housings, linearity to 0.05%and long term stability of 0.125% per 5 years. It also has a remote electronics housing option with an IP68 measuring cell assembly. Measuring ranges start at 10 mbar up to 40 bar, static pressures up to 160/420 bar and integral single sided overload protection for the diaphragm. ATEX approvals, PROFIBUS and FF versions will also be available.
For more information and a download of our Specification Sheets on the VEGADIF Differential Pressure Transmitter click here
VEGADIF 65 has remote electronics option for inaccessible locations or harsh conditions
Posted on 12/11/09, under Application News, Dataware, Information, PACTware Training, VEGA Events, VEGA Service, VEGA Training · RSS · No Comments
Last PACTware Training Day for 2009:
Wednesday 25th November
Only 2 Spaces Left!
All courses will be held at VEGA Head Office in Burgess Hill, West Sussex
Course Costs:
£225 or £325 with overnight stay
Did you know we also provide onsite courses, tailored specifically to your requirements? If you have 3 or more delegates, the difference in cost is negligible and will save your staff time and the inconvenience of travel.
Please contact Melanie Crowley for further information or to discuss on 01444 238841
or by e-mail melanie.crowley@uk.vega.com
Course Overview:
Experienced trainers will give you a full grounding in using PACTware software:
• Learning about the PACTware® system, FDT and DTM architecture
• Loading software and how to connect
• Basic commissioning and setting up
• Using on and off-line modes
• Trending, recording and replaying
• Looking at echo curves
• Saving & Restoring Data
This is a course aimed at users of all VEGA/PACTware capable instruments who want to use a PC to set up and maintain them. Whilst we will endeavour to cover your requirements, if you want a specific training course, on a particular product or subject, contact us to discuss it on 01444 870055 and ask for Doug Anderson or Melanie Crowley or E-mail on info@uk.vega.com
The Price:
£225 + VAT per person or £325 + VAT per person for the course and evening stay package. This rate is for 1 night’s accommodation. Additional nights can be booked.
In addition to the training, candidates receive a CD of the latest downloaded copy of PACTware® to take away with you for FREE (worth £37.00). You will also be provided with handouts, an official training certificate, support information, binder and an operating manual. Morning and afternoon refreshments as well as lunch will be provided. You will be registered with the VEGA software user group, to keep you updated with latest versions, further training, new software updates and information and a 5 % discount off the UK list price on all future purchases of VEGA ‘DTM’ licence packages and VEGACONNECT.
Course Durations:
1 Day, 9.00 a.m. until 5.00 pm
Venue:
VEGA Controls, Kendal House, Victoria Way, Burgess Hill, West Sussex. RH15 9NF.
To book your place:
Contact us on the details below n.b. Course sizes are restricted to 6 delegates per day. We operate a first come first served policy.
To book a place - Melanie Crowley melanie.crowley@uk.vega.com
With any questions - Doug Anderson doug.anderson@uk.vega.com
Or call us - 01444 870055
Terms and Conditions:
Cancellation fees will be charged. If a cancellation is made within two weeks of the course commencement date we will charge a cancellation fee of 50% of the course payment per person and 75% of the day course and evening stay package per person.
Posted on 11/11/09, under Aggregates & Mining, Bulk Solids Handling, Bulk Solids Measurement, Cement, Food, Information, Level Measurement, Level Switching, Power Generation, Radar, Steels and Metal Manufacturing, VEGA Product News, Vibration Measurement Solid Switches · RSS · No Comments
VEGA has released a NEW Microwave Barrier Switch
The microwave barrier VEGA‘MIP’ (Microwave Impulse Point-level) is especially designed for the special needs of the bulk solids industry. As this is a non-contact measurement, VEGAMIP 61 has no direct contact with the medium. This provides reliability for abrasive, aggressive or high temperature applications. In such cases VEGAMIP can measure from the outside through a microwave permeable window, e.g. in ceramic, glass or plastic material. It can also be applied to liquid level detection or object detection, such as truck positioning and on conveyors etc. and operates consistently with dirt, dust or build up. Ranges are up to 100m.
VEGAMIP 61 is fully integrated into VEGA’s plics® modular system. There are a range of plastic, aluminium or stainless steel housings as well as different antenna systems and process fittings, thus allowing configuration of the sensor precisely to specific requirements.
Want more information on the NEW VEGAMIP then click on this link.
- NEW Microwave Barrier Swicth from VEGA
Posted on 27/10/09, under Industries, Information, Instrument Ranges, Measurement Principles, VEGA Events · RSS · No Comments
The Institute of Measurement & Control
“The Institute brings together thinkers and practitioners from the many disciplines which have a common interest in measurement and control. It organises meetings, seminars, exhibitions, and national and international conferences on a large number of topics. It has a very strong level of local section activity, providing opportunities for interchange of experience and for introducing advances in theory and application.”
VEGA are an active participant in the Instrumentation Sector in the UK on a business, educational & social level.
VEGA regularly particpate in evening events & meetings presenting level measurement systems & solutions for radar level, guided microwave, ultrasonic & pressure sensors and also nucleonic level detectors.
Recent IMC Event VEGA attended was ‘Manchester & Chester: Annual Dinner’
Posted on 19/10/09, under Application News, Applications, Food, Information, Level Measurement, Radar, Ultrasonic · RSS · No Comments
Here is Part 2 of our Application Story, discussing the use of level measurement in the final stages of flavouring and the finishing quality of Tortilla Chips. Also, how level measurement can help towards being environmentally friendly…
We left the last blog at the point where the Tortilla Chips have been freshly cooked, with the help of our VEGAPULS radar level transmitters measuring the level of oil.
Now, the moisture of the freshly cooked corn chips is monitored, this is done through a combination of a moisture sensor with our VEGASON ultrasonic level sensor. The moisture sensor is measuring, obviously, the moisture in the chips, but without the VEGASON it can’t determine the depth or amount of chips going along the conveyor, so alone the moisture sensor would give an unreliable reading and the quality of the corn chips would be all over the place… so this is where our ultrasonic sensor helps. The VEGASON will measure the bed depth of the conveyor and the volume of tortilla chips flowing through, using the same principle as explained above, sending out ultrasonic impulses and receiving a reading. The measurement from both sensors makes sure the moisture is consistent on the product and makes sure us as the consumer don’t get soggy or dry corn chips!
The final stage is the flavouring, here we use another ultrasonic sensor. The VEGASON collects data which lets the company know how long the flavour tumbler is, this determines how long the corn chips stay in the tumbler and the strength of the flavouring. This means that the machine can be altered for different type of flavours, again keeping quality consistent. The Corn chips are tumbled to give them even flavouring, then sent down a conveyor for packaging. The consumer then is provided with a quality product which is what keep the customers coming back for more.
Finally, this major crisp manufacturer also using our level instrumentation to help stay environmentally friendly when it comes to waste produce. The use of a VEGAPULS for solids measures the amount of solid waste product which is recovered from the effluent solid separator. Water is run through a drum with the waste product which is then compressed, they are then left with a dry cake product. This process also helps minimise the amount of effluent in waste water which is poured down the drain. The majority of the dry waste product is suitable for animal feed, this prevents sending it all to landfills, instead they are making use out of waste for supply of other products.
Throughout this process level measurement was important, when seeing it all in action, its surprising how much goes into the end of product we see. VEGA level instrumentation plays a vital role in applications and processes that produce the things we buy. Food and beverage is one of the many industries VEGA helps out in. From aggregates to pharmaceuticals, level measurement is an undeniable part of everyday life.
Check out our website at some of our application stories in different industries. Take a look at our Case Studies, which can be found on the menu to the left, or look at specific instruments and their applications.
