Switch Flashcards

1
Q

Which newly introduced sensors have helped VEGA complete its portfolio for the Food, Beveraga and Pharma Industries?

A

Point Level

Pressure

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2
Q

The VEGA tools app allows you to configure and diagnose on both the pressure and point level sensors with Bluetooth

A

True

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3
Q

Ceramic pressure cells offer which benefits

A

Extremely abrasion resistant
long term stability
higher measurement accuracy
low maintenance requirements

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4
Q

How many color options does the 360 degrees switching status offer on the newly introduced VEGA devices?

A

256

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5
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The VEGAPOINT 30 series is meant for liquids

A

False - it is meant for light bulk solids while the VEGA 10 and 20 are meant for liquids

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6
Q

Can the VEGAPOINT 23 be programmed to tell the difference between buildup and submersion in product?

A

Yes

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7
Q

5 Different switch technologies

A

Vibration, Capacitance, Microwave Barrier

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8
Q

Vibration Switches

A
Liquids and solids
VEGASWING
VEGAWAVE
VEGAWIB
Plug and play
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9
Q

VEGASWING - Vibration switch

A

Vibration Switch

1200 Ghz - Piezo drive - if SG = 0.5 or lighter forks won’t respond. Look for frequency being damped. For liquids

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10
Q

VEGAVIB - Vibration switch

A

Vibration Switch
350 Hz. Look for amplitude being damped
For granular solids. Carbocer coating (reduces dust).
Detection of solids under water. Can do level under waver (point level no continuous)

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11
Q

VEGAWAVE - Vibration switch

A

Vibration Switch
200 Hz. Look for amplitude being damped
Detection of solids under water.
Can do level under waver (point level no continuous)

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12
Q

Tight spaces no approvals

A

VEGASWING 51

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13
Q

VEGASWING 63

A

Ammonia - endless length up to 6 meters

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14
Q

Microwave Barrier Switch

A
Liquids and solids
sentitivity adjustment
time delay for falling product
works just like radar 
high temperature option available
PULS 62 basically - 26 GHz
ceramic on one end
level detection independent of the medium
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15
Q

VEGAMIP

A
Anything you do with a PULSE 62 you can do with VEGAMIP. Set up is done in the receiver
VEGAMIP T61 Emitter - needs power
VEGAMIP R 61 Receiver - needs power
VEGAMIP R 62
High temps and abrasive
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16
Q

Capacitance Switches

A
Liquids and solids
Conductive and non conductive options
monitors change in standing capacitance
requires set up in actual use (must see product)
once set up very repeatable
sticky products - very good!
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17
Q

VEGASWING 66

A
High temperatures
High Pressures
-196 C to 450 C temperature distance piece
inconel 718 material on forks
inductive drive
second line of defense (ceramic)
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18
Q

Capacitance

A

The ability of a body to hold an electrical charge and the amount of that charge is measure in picofarads

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19
Q

Conductive limit switches - no approvals

A

Liquids
Switch point adjustment - rod/cable length
point level indication

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20
Q

VEGASWING series 50

A

Vibration point level switches for liquids
VEGASWING 51 = compact (not good with sticky products)

VEGASWING 53 = extended up to 1m
Not continuous LED like the VEGA POINT
3 individuals LEDs depending on switch estate - red, yellow, green
No bluetooth can not configure
IO link available
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21
Q

VEAPOINT series 10,20,30

A

VEGAPOINT 10 and 20 = Liquids

VEGAPOINT 30 = solids

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22
Q

PNP for transistor connection

A

Switch the plus on the output

PNP = sourcing

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23
Q

NPN for transistor connection

A

Switch the negative on the output

NPN = sinking

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24
Q

NO equals MIN

A

Normally open you have o volts then when it hits the setpoint then you have 24 volts
NO=MIN (OUT 2)

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25
Q

NC equals Max

A

Normally closed you have 24 volts then when it hits setpoint then you have 0 volts
NC = MAX (OUT 1)

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26
Q

VEGAPOINT 21

A

Water based media (more than 10% water)

& oils and sticky media

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27
Q

VEGAPOINT 31

A

Bulk solids

28
Q

Difference between VEGAPOINT 21 & VEGAPOINT 31

A

Factory programming
21 set up for liquids
31 set up for solids
You can use 31 to measure liquids and 21 for solids - this is just for customers when ordering online

29
Q

VEGAPOINT series 10

A
Can be used in 100C (212F environment)
ultra compact
no adjustment
No Bluetooth
only threaded connection
light ring is output
30
Q

VEGAPOINT series 20, 30

A

Can be used in 115C (239F environment)
Adjustable with PACTware the VEGA Tools app or IO-Link
version with extended switch point up to 3ft
includes temperature sensor - you can look up process temperature
ISO 4400 Available

31
Q

Our customer wants to measure maple syrup which instruments should we suggest?

A

VEGASWING 51 - not good with sticky product
VEGAPOINT 11 - will work, but may not account for buildup
VEGAPOINT 21 - Definitely will work
VEGAPOINT 23 - Definitely will work
VEGAPOINT 31 - preset from factory for solids

32
Q

VEGASWING or VEGAPOINT Measure Liquids

A

VEGASWING - plug and play

VEGAPOINT - with adjustment

33
Q

VEGASWING or VEGAPOINT Bulk or solids

A

ONLY VEGAPOINT

NO VEGASWING

34
Q

VEGASWING or VEGAPOINT Adjustment can be ordered “customer - specific”

A
ONLY VEGAPOINT (TopVis configuration)
NO VEGASWING
35
Q

VEGASWING or VEGAPOINT Completely metallic

A

VEGASWING = GOOD

NO VEGAPOINT

36
Q

VEGASWING or VEGAPOINT Hygienic design (Spray Shadows)

A

VEGAPOINT - smaller easier to clean

37
Q

VEGASWING or VEGAPOINT Hygienic design Gaps and materials

A

VEGASWING - completely welded and seal

38
Q

VEGASWING or VEGAPOINT Detection of builup

A

VEGAPOINT great

No VEGASWING only liquids with viscosity < 10000mPAS

39
Q

VEGAPOINT - Optimized for food and pharmaceutical

A

Cleaning
CIP/SIP suitable
completely welded, stainless steel version with no light ring and no Bluetooth (out SS body). Got to use I/O link
3A available & EHEDG

40
Q

VEGAPOINT - Hygienic adapter

A

Pressure and Point level
you can order with a threaded connection
3A capabilities

41
Q

Switching outputs - 5 outputs available

A

Conctacless Electronics - cheaper to replace
Relay Max 3 AMPS (Open/Close = wear out)
Transistor - 3 wire device - direct to PLC
2 wire MA step change - needs VEGATOR 121
NAMUR - low voltage device because tehy want a battery power, needs VEGATOR 111

42
Q

3 colors

A

Normal operation
Switch status
Failure mode

43
Q

What is the maximum length of the VEGAPOINT 23?

A

1 meter - same way goes for VEGASWING 53

44
Q

VEGAPOINT has a “measuring cell” temperature

A

True

on the 20 and 30 you can get it as an output on the I/O link

45
Q

VEGAPOINT 31 is for liquids

A

false

VEGAPOINT 31 is for solids - should be known as solid switch

46
Q

Is the resonance frequency available as a digital output

A

Yes with 3 wire IO - Link version only

47
Q

Customer specific adjustment is possible for the VEGAPOINT in TopVis and the configurator

A

True

you can set timers, colors, resonance

48
Q

The vibrating switches for liquids measure a change in ______?

A

frequency

49
Q

Which instrument series is used for solids?

A

VEGAMIP
VEGACAL
VEGAWAVE

50
Q

In what application is it preferable to use a capacitance switch instead of a vibration switch?

A

Foam

51
Q

True or False: A bare or uncoated rod is recommended for VEGACAP instruments used with conductive products.

A

False

52
Q

Which of the following is best suited for cryogenic applications?

A

VEGASWING66

53
Q

There are five outputs for switching: Relay, 2wire step change, Namur and what are the last two

A

contactless

transistor

54
Q

Which series of switching devices can be non-contact with the process media

A

VEGAMIP

55
Q

How many GHz are emitted by the VEGAMIP transmitter?

A

26Ghz

56
Q

How many color options does the 360̊ switching status offer on the VEGAPOINT 21, 23, and 31 devices?

A

256

57
Q

Which series of switching devices is good for use with viscous and adhesive / sticky products?

A

VEGACAP

58
Q

What needs to happen for capacitance to change from a steady state?

A

The plates needs to change size
The plates need to get further away
The process material between the plates needs to change dielectric

59
Q

Which of the VEGAPOINT series is recommended for use with solids?

A

series 30

60
Q

Which line of vibrating switches is used with liquids?

A

VEGASWING

61
Q

The vibrating switches for solids measure a change in ________?

A

amplitud

62
Q

True or False: The VEGAPOINT series of instruments has a “measuring cell” temperature

A

True

63
Q

What is the maximum length of the VEGAPOINT 23?

A

1m

64
Q

VEGAPOINT has a “measuring cell” temperature

A

True

65
Q

VEGAPOINT 31 is for liquids

A

False

66
Q

Is the resonance frequency available as a digital output?

A

Yes, with 3-wire IO-link version only

67
Q

Customer specific adjustment is possible for the VEGAPOINT in TOpVis and the configurator

A

True