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Brand: VEGA
VEGA VEGAPOINT 11 Ultra-Compact Capacitive Level Switch IO-Link
Description
The smallest VEGAPOINT: a capacitive switch for water-based liquids
The VEGAPOINT 11 is VEGA’s ultra-compact capacitive point level sensor with the smallest installation dimensions in the series, intended for detecting water-based liquids. VEGA names overfill and dry-run protection as typical applications and notes that the small sensor can also be used in thin pipelines. It is adjustment free: the switching function is determined by the electrical connection, a clearly visible coloured switching status indication can be seen all around, and an optional universal connection for hygienic adapters meets food, beverage and pharmaceutical requirements. The sheet covers the transistor PNP/NPN version with IO-Link.
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Type | VEGAPOINT 11, capacitive point level switch for water-based liquids |
| Output signal | Transistor PNP/NPN with IO-Link |
| Process fitting | Thread G½, G¾, G1, M24 x 1.5; ½ NPT, ¾ NPT, 1 NPT; further hygienic fittings |
| Process pressure | -1…25 bar (-100…2500 kPa) |
| Process temperature | -20…+100 °C (-4…+212 °F); +135 °C for 1 h (product information) |
| Ambient temperature | -40…+70 °C (-40…+158 °F) |
| Operating voltage | 12…35 V DC |
| Wetted parts | PEEK and stainless steel 316L; FKM seal |
| Housing | Stainless steel 316L or Valox; IP66/IP67 and up to IP69 |
| Dielectric constant | From DK > 2 (product information) |
| Electrical connection | M12 x 1 plug |
| Approvals (product information) | EG 1935/2004, FDA, ADI listed; hygienic approvals as printed |
Adjustment-free switching
With no Bluetooth module and no adjustment on the instrument, the VEGAPOINT 11 is the simplest member of the family: wire it, and the output switches when the electrode tip is covered. The alternating electric field at the tip detects a change in capacitance, and buildup is ignored to a certain degree. VEGA’s product information gives a minimum dielectric constant of 2 and a thread from ½”, so the sensor fits small manifolds and tubing. It cannot be adjusted for foams or sticky media; the VEGAPOINT 24 is the alternative for those.
Where it is installed
As general examples, small tanks, pump suction lines and filling lines are places where a low-profile switch must fit a sidewall port. The status indication is visible from all sides, and with IO-Link the output can transmit a diagnostic signal to the master. The sheet lists protection up to IP69 for the stainless housing for wash-down areas. Specify thread or hygienic adapter, plug type and the approvals needed (for example food contact) and confirm them against the manufacturer’s documents.
Because the 11 has a ½” thread option and a very short body, it suits installations where space is limited. VEGA’s documentation also lists the plug connector options: an M12 x 1 plug, a valve connector according to ISO 4400, and Ex and hygienic approvals depending on the variant. Wetted parts are PEEK and stainless steel 316L with an FKM seal, so chemical compatibility with cleaning agents should be checked on the data sheet.
Documents and quotation
The official VEGA VEGAPOINT 11 (transistor with IO-Link) specification sheet (63009-EN, version 260928) is attached to this page for download and covers the technical data, dimensions and wiring summarised above.
Send Seven Star LLC your tag list, process medium, vessel geometry, required approvals and quantity and we will prepare a quotation from our Muscat office. We are an independent supplier; more level instrumentation is listed on our site. Confirm the final order code and approval marking with the manufacturer before ordering.
Datasheets & Documents
- Datasheet VEGA VEGAPOINT 11 Specification Sheet (63009-EN) Download
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About brand
VEGA is a German maker of level and pressure instruments. Bruno Grieshaber founded the company in 1959 in Triberg in the Black Forest, and it has been based in Schiltach since 1975, still family owned as VEGA Grieshaber KG. VEGA is best known for radar level sensors: it introduced the first two-wire radar level sensor in 1997 and the first 80 GHz radar sensor for bulk solids, the VEGAPULS 69, in 2015.
Seven Star LLC is an independent supplier listing VEGA radar and guided wave radar transmitters, point level switches, pressure transmitters and signal conditioning instruments for buyers in Oman and the GCC. Sensors are matched from the product code on the type label.
VEGA at a glance
| Origin | Founded by Bruno Grieshaber in 1959 in Triberg, Germany |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Schiltach, Black Forest, Germany (since 1975) |
| Ownership | Family-owned company: VEGA Grieshaber KG |
| Milestones | First two-wire radar level sensor (1997), first 80 GHz radar for bulk solids, VEGAPULS 69 (2015), VEGAPULS 6X single radar platform for liquids and solids |
| Product families | VEGAPULS radar, VEGAFLEX guided wave radar, VEGASWING and VEGAPOINT switches, VEGACAL capacitive probes, VEGABAR and VEGADIF pressure, VEGAMET and VEGADIS signal conditioning |
VEGA sensor and instrument series
| Series | Type | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| VEGAPULS 6X, VEGAPULS 69, VEGAPULS 64 | Process radar level transmitters (80 GHz) | Storage and process tanks, reactors with agitators, silos and bulk solids |
| VEGAPULS 11, 21, 31, 42 | Compact radar sensors | Water and wastewater, simple storage tanks; VEGAPULS 42 with IO-Link for machine integration |
| VEGAPULS C 21, C 11, C 22, C 23 | Radar sensors with fixed cable, IP68 | Wet wells, pumping stations, open channels and river levels |
| VEGAFLEX 81, 82, 83, 86 | Guided wave radar (TDR) | Level and interface in liquids, bulk solids, hygienic and high-temperature or high-pressure service (VEGAFLEX 86) |
| VEGASWING 61, 63, VEGAPOINT 21 | Vibrating and capacitive point level switches | Overfill protection, dry-run protection and high or low level alarms |
| VEGACAL 62 to VEGACAL 67 | Capacitive rod and cable probes | Point and continuous level in solids and conductive or adhesive liquids |
| VEGABAR 82, 83, 28, 29, 38 | Pressure transmitters, ceramic or metallic cell | Process pressure and hydrostatic level; compact 18/19 and 28/29/38 versions for utilities |
| VEGADIF 85 | Differential pressure transmitter | DP flow, filter monitoring and level in pressurised vessels |
| VEGAMET 841, VEGADIS 176 | Controller and loop display | Level display, pump control and remote indication of 4-20 mA signals |
Where VEGA instruments are used
VEGA radar sensors measure level in crude oil and product tanks, separators, chemical reactors, cement and aggregate silos, grain stores and water reservoirs. Compact cable radars are widely used in wastewater pumping stations and flood monitoring. Because 80 GHz radar focuses a narrow beam, it can measure past internal structures in a tank, and it is not affected by the temperature, pressure or vapour above the product, which suits hot Gulf storage tanks.
Ordering VEGA instruments: what we need
The product code on the type label (for example PS64.XXXXXXX) fixes the measuring range, antenna or probe, process connection, electronics and approvals. Send it with the serial number. For a new measurement add the medium and its dielectric constant if known, tank or silo height and internals, process pressure and temperature, process connection, output (4-20 mA HART, PROFIBUS PA, Modbus or IO-Link), and any hazardous-area or overfill protection approval required.
Facts checked against VEGA company and product information, October 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the VEGAPOINT 11 detect?
Water-based liquids by capacitive point level detection.
Does it need adjustment?
No. The switching function is determined by the electrical connection.
What temperature range applies?
-20…+100 °C, with +135 °C for one hour listed in the product information.
What fittings are available?
Threads from G½ and ½ NPT, M24 x 1.5, and hygienic adapters.
Does it have Bluetooth?
No. Bluetooth is listed for the VEGAPOINT 21, 23, 24 and 31 but not for the 11.
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