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11 Supplement
VEGAPULS 68 • Foundation Fieldbus
36538-EN-170405
Deviation with bulk solids
The values depend to a great extent on the application.
Binding specifications are thus not possible.
Deviation under EMC influence
≤ ±30 mm
Variables influencing measurement accuracy
Temperature drift - Digital output
±3 mm/10 K, max. 10 mm
Additional deviation through electromag-
netic interference acc. to EN 61326
< ±50 mm
Characteristics and performance data
Measuring frequency
K-band (26 GHz technology)
Measuring cycle time approx.
700 ms
Step response time
2)
≤ 3 s
Beam angle
3)
Ʋ Horn antenna ø 40 mm (1.575 in)
20°
Ʋ Horn antenna ø 48 mm (1.89 in)
15°
Ʋ Horn antenna ø 75 mm (2.953 in)
10°
Ʋ Horn antenna ø 95 mm (3.74 in)
8°
Ʋ Parabolic antenna
3°
Emitted HF power (depending on the parameter setting)
4)
Ʋ Average spectral transmission power
density
-14 dBm/MHz EIRP
Ʋ Max. spectral transmission power
density
+43 dBm/50 MHz EIRP
Ʋ Max. power density at a distance of
1 m
< 1 µW/cm²
Ambient conditions
Ambient, storage and transport tempera-
ture
-40 … +80 °C (-40 … +176 °F)
Process conditions
For the process conditions, please also note the specifications on the type label. The lowest value
always applies.
Seal
Antenna impedance
cone
Process temperature (measured on the process
fitting)
FKM (SHS FPM 70C3
GLT)
PTFE
-40 … +130 °C (-40 … +266 °F)
PTFE
5)
-40 … +200 °C (-40 … +392 °F)
PEEK
6)
-40 … +200 °C (-40 … +392 °F)
2)
Time span after a sudden measuring distance change by max. 0.5 m in liquid applications, max 2 m with bulk
solids applications, until the output signal has taken for the first time 90 % of the final value (IEC 61298-2).
3)
Outside the specified beam angle, the energy level of the radar signal is 50% (-3 dB) less.
4)
EIRP: Equivalent Isotropic Radiated Power.
5)
Not with steam.
6)
Not with steam.