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Product name	VEGAPULS 6X
Serial number	31979683
eID	DE27963843
Order code	PS6X - 222 BQP
Article code	PS31.XXWXNNQHB

Sensors for aquaculture

How full is a particular tank at this moment? When do supplies need to be delivered? If you’re able to keep a close eye on the status and quality data regarding feed, fish health, water quality and environmental conditions, you can react more quickly to changes. That’s why VEGA sensors are the primary building block in aquaculture processes – they not only deliver this important data, they also guarantee higher efficiency and safety.

Level and pressure measurement technology for reliable transparency

VEGA sensors are equipped for the demanding measuring tasks in aquaculture – from feed silos and rearing tanks to transport vessels and silage storage. Equipped with front-flush measurement technology and cleanable housings suitable for outdoor use, they protect fish stocks and bring durability and efficiency to every application.

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Robust measurement technology for safe and reliable automation of fish farming processes

Front-flush, tight, reliable

To ensure safe and stable processes, VEGA offers a design specifically tailored to the exacting requirements of the industry. High-quality materials withstand demanding outdoor use and aggressive substances such as cleaning agents. Front-flush process fittings prevent injuries to the animals. The robust housing design even withstands steam jet cleaning.

Expertly designed

The sensors are also characterised by their flush process fittings and leakproof, robust housings (IP69K). What is more, they reliably withstand all cleaning processes, whether under pressure, high temperatures or with chemicals.

Resistant to buildup

VEGA sensors operate either with or without physical contact to the medium. In cases where they do use a process-contacting measuring principle, their surfaces and materials are optimised to the requirements of aquaculture.

Unaffected by pressure and temperature fluctuations

Radar level measuring instruments in particular measure independently of weather, pressure and temperature fluctuations. This technology is therefore less susceptible to errors than level measurement with ultrasonic level sensors, for example.

Efficient against fish lice

Aquaculture operators combat the spread of fish lice, either chemically or mechanically. So-called “lice tubes” are increasingly being used. When the fish swim through these tubes, the lice are mechanically sucked off their bodies using a negative pressure.

VEGA pressure transmitters ensure the correct process conditions and, thanks to their front-flush ceramic process fittings, avoid possible injuries to the sensitive animals.

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Sensors for aquaculture

Level sensors

For liquids

For bulk solids

VEGAPULS C 22

For standard measuring tasks, IP66/IP68, Type 6P

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VEGAPULS 31

For standard measuring tasks, plastic housing IP66/IP67, Type 4X, display

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VEGAPULS Air 23

Autarkic radar sensor with measured value transmission via mobile or wide area radio networks

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VEGAPULS 31

For standard measuring tasks, plastic housing IP66/IP67, Type 4X, display

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VEGAPULS C 22

For standard measuring tasks, IP66/IP68, Type 6P

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Point level switches

Capacitive level switches

Vibrating level switches

VEGAPOINT 24

For detection of pastes and adhesive media

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VEGAPOINT 31

For detection of light bulk solids

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VEGACAP 64

Rod probe, fully PTFE insulated

plics® instrument platform

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Vibrating level switches for liquids and bulk solids

VEGASWING 66

For liquids (density: > 0.42 … 2.5 g/cm³) – high temperature version

plics® instrument platform

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VEGAWAVE 62

For powdery and fine-grained bulk solids with density > 8 g/l – with cable extension

plics® instrument platform

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Pressure sensors

Process pressure measurement

Hydrostatic pressure measurement

Pressure sensors with ceramic measuring cell

VEGABAR 82

The all-rounder with ceramic measuring cell

plics® instrument platform

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Pressure sensor with switch output function

VEGABAR 28

With ceramic measuring cell

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VEGABAR 38

With ceramic measuring cell

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VEGABAR 38

With ceramic measuring cell

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VEGABAR 82

The all-rounder with ceramic measuring cell

plics® instrument platform

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4 factors for successful fish farming

VEGA sensors deliver the optimal performance in applications that require a safe and healthy environment: they minimise maintenance and downtime while significantly increasing reliability and efficiency. Consistent monitoring of these 4 factors provides better process insights, which, in turn improves competitiveness.

Safe and healthy feed

The process steps in production range from shredding the ingredients, preconditioning and pelletising, to drying and their onward transport.

VEGA sensors monitor and ensure adherence to all recipes and guidelines. Non-contact measurement with radar helps preserve the shape of the fragile pellets. The result: Feed that optimally supplies the fish with nutrients, while retaining its ideal size and stability in water.

Feed pellet silo

Healthy fish stocks

Besides controlling parasites, such as salmon lice, and bacteria, there is also the need for maintaining important water parameters, like optimal concentrations of treatments, which is an important prerequisite for healthy aquatic conditions.

VEGA level and pressure sensors ensure that operators know exactly what’s in their tanks at all times. What is more, they operate contactlessly and are mounted flush with the tank inner wall, so that the fish cannot injure themselves.

Fish farming tank

Compliance with all environmental regulations

Through continuous monitoring of their own environmental compatibility, aquacultures guarantee the required sustainability.

Environmental impacts, caused by water extraction, land use, wastewater treatment, medicines and chemicals are all significantly reduced, as well as significant cost savings to the process.

Pump monitoring

Water of the right quality and quantity

Level sensors that withstand all ambient conditions to reliably monitor the water quantity and quality in the aquaculture tanks, production facilities and pumps.

Warning messages and alarms provide timely information in the event of level and point level deviations to enable a quick response to any degradation of quality.

Filter system for coarse dirt

Interconnected solutions

Online-Tools

To ensure that production facilities are competitive today and stay competitive tomorrow, process cycles have to be optimized and costs reduced – without compromising quality. With intelligent networking and unique services, VEGA makes processes noticeably more efficient and reliable throughout the entire value-added chain.

Wireless adjustment

With Bluetooth, VEGA is looking far into the future. But already today, radio technology is making processes more and more flexible. Wireless communication provides better accessibility: in clean rooms, in harsh industrial environments and in hazardous areas. It allows parameterisation, display and diagnostics from a distance of up to 50 metres, thus saving time and avoiding dangers. Simply via VEGA Tools app – on any available smartphone or tablet.

VEGA instrument adjustment

IO-Link

VEGA uses IO-Link to make optimal use of all possibilities. With this manufacturer-independent, standard communication tool, sensors can be installed, parameterised and, if necessary, put back into operation faster and more cost-effectively. IO-Link is a digital interface that can transmit parameters automatically if an instrument is replaced.

IO-Link-Portfolio

myVEGA

With myVEGA as your personal information platform you have access to numerous online functions relating to the VEGA products.

2D/3D drawings of configured instruments
Access to product documentation and order data
Access codes for VEGA sensors

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VEGA Inventory System

Lower inventory levels mean lower costs. VEGA Inventory System makes all important process and forecast information visible and easy to grasp. Measuring instruments installed on containers, tanks or silos automatically inform the user when replenishments are required. In your plant, the user-friendly service software accesses not only current measurement data, but also consumption data from previous operating periods.

VEGA Inventory System

Our service for you

Every application is different and has its own special challenges. You’d like to talk with an expert and work out together with him which sensor best fulfils your requirements? Just give us a call. We’re happy to give advice and help you select the right instrument.