Sensors + switches: Products + services
Reliable switching for safety-critical applications WRITE @ THE BACK
Providing protection and process reliability The VEGASWING 63 vibrating level switch is engineered to provide accurate and reliable point level detection in a wide range of liquid applications within the energy sector. It is suitable for use with liquids possessing densities between 0.5 and 2.5 g/cm¸, ensuring consistent switching performance regardless of the mounting position or the characteristics of the medium. A key feature of the VEGASWING 63 is its tube extension, which enables the switching point to be positioned up to six metres away from the installation site. This design oers a high level of flexibility for placement in tanks, vessels, and sumps, making it possible to achieve optimal switching points even in situations where a compact sensor would be insuicient. The VEGASWING 63 is commonly used in applications such as overfill protection for fuel, oil, and chemical storage tanks, dry-run protection for pumps, and empty or full vessel detection in auxiliary systems. With its product-independent switching point the need for calibration with the process medium is eliminated, streamlining commissioning and simplifying maintenance tasks. These advantages are particularly significant in remote or resource-constrained energy installations, where eiciency and reliability are paramount. Reliable switching For liquid applications that involve elevated temperatures and pressures, the VEGASWING 66 provides reliable and accurate point level detection where standard instruments might not serve eectively. The high-performance vibrating level switch is engineered for use with liquids with densities from 0.42 to 2.5 g/cm¸, making it suitable for demanding and variable process environments. The VEGASWING 66 is available in a compact form and with a tube extension of up to three metres, oering flexibility for installation in various locations. It is commonly used in critical applications such as steam generators and boiler systems, condensate and feedwater tanks, and high-temperature auxiliary vessels in thermal power plants. Its robust construction ensures continuous and dependable
Continuous level measurement provides valuable process insight in the energy sector and point level measurement delivers decisive action. Whether preventing overfill, protecting pumps from dry running, or safeguarding critical equipment, reliable point level detection is essential to safe and eicient operations. Across sub-Saharan Africa’s energy landscape, from coal- fired power stations and hydropower facilities to renewable energy infrastructure and emerging hydrogen applications, point level switches need to perform consistently under demanding process conditions. Vibrating level technology has proven itself as a robust, product-independent solution for liquid and bulk solid applications, delivering millimetre-precise switching with minimal maintenance requirements. VEGA’s range of vibrating point level instruments is engineered specifically for these challenges, oering dependable performance across the energy value chain. The VEGASWING series of vibrating level switches provides reliable point level detection in a wide range of liquid applications within the energy sector.
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Ultrasonic wind sensor wins iF Design Award
operating environments. The award confirms that outstanding design happens when technology, user needs and visual design come together. Cross-functional expertise Achieving this level of functional design required cross-functional collaboration. Teams across the organisation, including designers, engineers, scientists and product management, worked closely together, ensuring that performance and reliability remained at the core of every decision. Equally important was the role of customers throughout the development process. WM80 was co-created with users, with their experiences and needs directly shaping the product’s form, usability, and resilience. One example of cross-functional expertise is the design of the signal-focusing reflectors. This patent-pending reflector design strengthens the ultrasonic signal by focusing it towards the transducers and maintains optimal focus even as the wind speed changes, under all weather conditions. It demonstrates how close Continued on page 15
Vaisala’s WM80 Ultrasonic Wind Sensor has been honoured with an iF Design Award in the Product Design discipline, Industry category. This is the first iF Design Award for a Vaisala product, and a distinction for a weather measurement device. The award recognises that the sensor’s performance- driven design stands among the best in the world. Accurate, continuous wind data is critical in demanding environments. WM80 is designed to withstand harsh conditions and to keep measuring precisely through them. Its measurement technology is built for the conditions where reliable wind data matters, such as in renewable energy and maritime operations, where a lack of data or inaccurate data have significant consequences. The WM80 ultrasonic wind sensor earned the iF Design Award in recognition of a clear design philosophy: every feature is there for a reason. Each element of the sensor’s form is engineered to withstand the demands of real-world
14 Electricity + Control MAY 2026
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