Vega offer all-in-one solution for telemetry

Vegascan and Vegamet, the latest self contained signal conditioners, power loop or multi-drop instruments and transmit derived data and alarms via PC Networks, the Internet or SMS (text) messages

Vegascan and Vegamet, the latest self contained signal conditioners, offer PC Network, Internet and SMS (text) transmission of data and alarms.

They are able to loop power single instruments (4-20mA) or multi-drop (up to 15) HART compatible instruments.

Featuring back-lit displays, and integral data logging they also have integral ATEX barriers for instruments in a hazardous area.

No additional manufacturer specific software is required.

The application below highlights how Vega have assisted a company in this.

Linpac Plastic Recycling is the UK's leading recycler of post-use rigid plastics with abilities still quite unique, both in the UK and Europe as a whole.

Founded in 1991, their plant has become highly proficient in the recycling of a wide range of rigid plastics, especially in polystyrene, polyethylene and polypropylene both industrial and post-use in origin.

This Environmental Agency licensed site now has a capacity of 28,000Te, which is set to increase to 30,000Te in the next four years.

Customer demand and the rapid progress of environmental legislation in the packaging, automotive and electrical sectors, continue to drive expansion.

The site became accredited to generate Packaging Recovery Notes (PRN) under the Packaging Waste Regulations 1997 and sits at the heart of the plastic recycling industry efforts to deal professionally with the legislation in all three areas.

Linpac wanted an easy, cost effective way of measuring and distributing accurate silo level information both internally and to two of their customers.

This was to enable effective inventory information and efficient scheduling of deliveries.

Daily updates of usage/available capacity were needed, without involving expensive telemetry software, telephone lines etc Vega have provided the solution in their Vegaflex guided microwave devices which measure the silo level, even during filling and emptying, regardless of surface angle, build up and vessel obstructions.

This is because the measuring signal is simply guided down and back, using a cable suspended from top to bottom in the vessel.

At the 'back end' of this level system is a Vegamet, which is not only communicating with, and powering the mini network of level devices, it is also connected directly to the company Ethernet network and uses their 'Domino' e-mail system to send e-mailed level readings daily (these can either be embedded or attached to be used by other standard software such as an excel spreadsheet or access database program) to all departments and suppliers.

This system can quickly repay its cost by removing returned deliveries, production outages through lack of raw materials as well as personnel climbing silos to manually 'dip'.

This low cost system can handle up to 15 measuring points and it offers excellent value with Ethernet ready systems starting at under GBP600.

Vegamet/SCAN are also capable of data-logging, sending e-mails on alarm, publishing a web page, or even sending a text message.

The signal conditioners are ideal for networked and remote site inventory for liquids and solids, from individual silos to large scale tank farms.

ATEX approved versions are also available.

To see how easy it is, and to see the extensive capabilities available, contact Vega for a live demonstration.

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