Specification sheet

VEGAPULS C 11
Two-wire 4 … 20 mA
Radar sensor for continuous level measurement
Technical data
Measuring range up to 8 m (26.25 ft)
Deviation ≤ 5 mm
Beam angle 8°
Measuring frequency W-band (80 GHz technology)
Output signal 4 … 20 mA
Process fitting Thread G1½, 1½ NPT, R1½
Mounting connection Thread G1, 1 NPT, R1
Process pressure -1 … 3 bar (-100 … 200 kPa/-
14.5 … 43.51 psig)
Process temperature -40 … +60 °C (-40 … +140 °F)
Ambient temperature -40 … +60 °C (-40 … +140 °F)
Bluetooth standard Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth range typically 25 m (82 ft)
Operating voltage 12 … 35 V DC
Protection rating IP66/IP68 (3 bar, 24 h) acc. to IEC 60529,
Type 4X/6P acc. to UL 50
Application area
Materials
The VEGAPULS C 11 is the ideal radar sensor for non-contact level
measurement in all standard applications where a high degree of The wetted parts of the instrument are made of PVDF. The process seal
protection is required. It is particularly suitable for level measurement is made of FKM. The connection cable is PVC insulated.
in water treatment, pumping stations and rain overflow basins, for flow
measurement in open channels and level monitoring and for many A complete overview of the available materials and seals can be found
other industrial applications. on our homepage under " Products" and " Configure & Order".

The sensor is suitable both for measuring liquids and for maintenance-
free use on small bulk silos or bulk solids containers. Housing versions

The housing is optimized for applications in the water/waste water

Your benefit industry and manufactured of PVDF. Due to the encapsulated cable
gland, protection rating IP66/IP68 (3 bar) is achieved.
• Maintenance-free operation due to non-contact 80 GHz radar tech-
nology
• Exact measuring results independent of product, process and ambi- Electronics versions
ent conditions
The devices are constructed with two-wire electronics 4 … 20 mA.
• Low-cost sensor for simple measuring tasks

Approvals
Function
Worldwide approvals are available for VEGA instruments, e.g. for use in
The sensor emits a continuous radar signal through the antenna. The hazardous areas, on ships or in hygienic applications.
emitted signal is reflected by the medium and received as an echo by
the antenna. For approved devices (e.g. with Ex approval) the technical data in the
respective safety instructions are applicable.
The frequency difference between the emitted and received signal
is proportional to the distance and depends on the filling height. The You can find detailed information in the available approvals on our
determined filling height is converted into a respective output signal and homepage under " Downloads".
output as measured value.

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Adjustment Mounting accessories

Wireless adjustment via Bluetooth For the VEGAPULS C 11 the suitable mounting accessories for ceiling
The Bluetooth version of the device enables wireless connection to or wall mounting is available.
smartphones/tablets (iOS/Android) or Windows PCs.

Wireless connection to standard operating devices

Operation is via a free app from the " Apple App Store", the " Goog- Example mounting strap - wall mounting with adjustable sensor holder
le Play Store" or the " Baidu Store". Alternatively, adjustment can also You can find further information on the mounting accessory on our
be carried out via PACTware/DTM and a Windows PC. homepage.

Information

You can find further information on the VEGA product line on our home-
page.
In the download section of our homepage you'll find operating
instructions, product information, industry brochures and approval
documents as well as device and adjustment software.

Instrument selection
Adjustment via PACTware or app
On our homepage under " Products" you can select the suitable meas-
uring principle and instrument for your application.
Electrical connection
There you will also find detailed information on the available device
versions.
1

2
Contact
Wire assignment in permanently connected connection cable
You can find your personal contact person at VEGA on our homepage
1 Brown (+) to voltage supply or to the processing system under " Contact".
2 Blue (-) to voltage supply or to the processing system

You can find details on electrical connection in the instrument operating

instructions at www.vega.com/downloads.

Dimensions

ø 76 mm
(2.99")
ø 6 mm
(0.24")

1 NPT R1
G1
29 mm
(1.14")
108 mm
(4.25")
(0.08")
2 mm

23 mm
(0.92")

1½ NPT R 1½
G1½

1 2 3

Dimensions VEGAPULS C 11
1 Thread G1½
2 Thread 1½ NPT
3 Thread R1½

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