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Brand: VEGA
VEGA VEGACAP 66 PTFE Capacitive Cable Level Switch to 32 m
Description
A fully insulated cable switch for non-abrasive liquids and solids
The VEGACAP 66 is a universally usable point level sensor for non-abrasive liquids and bulk solids. VEGA describes the cable electrode as fully insulated and the mechanical construction as proven, with high functional safety. The cable is up to 32 m long and fully PTFE insulated with a stainless steel gravity weight, the process rating is -1 to +40 bar and -50 to +150 °C, and the sheet lists ATEX and IEC hazardous-area approvals as well as ship approvals such as GL, LRS and ABS, depending on the version.
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Type | VEGACAP 66, capacitive cable electrode for level detection, contactless electronic switch |
| Sensor length | Up to 32 m (105 ft) |
| Process fitting | Thread from G1, 1 NPT; flanges from DN 50, 2″ |
| Process pressure | -1…+40 bar (-100…+4000 kPa / -14.5…+580 psig) |
| Process temperature | -50…+150 °C (-58…+302 °F) |
| Ambient, storage, transport | -40…+80 °C (-40…+176 °F) |
| Operating voltage | 20…253 V AC 50/60 Hz; 20…253 V DC |
| Load current | Min. 10 mA / max. 400 mA |
| Switching delay | 0.7 s (on/off) |
| Wetted parts | Fully PTFE insulated; stainless steel gravity weight |
| Housing | Plastic, stainless steel or aluminium, up to IP67 |
| Approvals (as printed) | Hazardous areas e.g. ATEX and IEC; ship approvals e.g. GL, LRS, ABS |
Where the 66 sits in the cable range
The 66 is the middle member: the partly insulated VEGACAP 65 reaches 200 °C and 64 bar, while the VEGACAP 67 is the high-temperature type to 400 °C. The 66 trades some of that pressure and temperature for a fully insulated cable, which keeps conductive films and aggressive media off the metal core. VEGA lists three benefits for it: long lifetime with low maintenance, savings through simple mounting and setup, and full use of the vessel because the entire probe length can be used for measurement.
Mounting, wiring and ordering
Because the capacitive principle puts no special demands on installation, the cable can be hung from a threaded socket or flange in the roof. As with any cable probe, check the tensile load and roof load, and keep the cable away from the filling stream and the vessel wall. Mode and switching point are set on the electronics module, and a signal lamp shows the state. The contactless electronic switch version of this sheet works from 20 to 253 V AC or DC at 10 to 400 mA, so it can switch a small contactor or a PLC input.
Give the cable length, thread or flange, product and its dielectric constant, supply and approvals when you request a quotation. The sheet refers to VEGA’s online configurator for the complete material list, so please confirm the order code and approvals with the manufacturer before ordering.
Related VEGA products: VEGA VEGACAP 65 Capacitive Cable Level Switch up to 32 m, VEGA VEGACAL 65 Capacitive Cable Electrode up to 32 m, VEGA VEGACAP 62 Capacitive Rod Point Level Switch up to 6 m, VEGA VEGACAP 64 PTFE Insulated Capacitive Rod Level Switch, VEGA VEGACAL 66 PTFE Insulated Capacitive Cable Electrode and VEGA VEGAPOINT 31 Capacitive Level Switch for Powders.
Documents and quotation
The official VEGA VEGACAP 66 (contactless electronic switch) specification sheet (34692-EN, version 160112) 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 VEGACAP 66 Specification Sheet (34692-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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FAQ
Questions about the VEGA VEGACAP 66 PTFE Capacitive Cable Level Switch
Answers from our engineering team on installation, compatibility and integration.
01What is the VEGACAP 66 used for?
Universal point level detection in non-abrasive liquids and bulk solids.
02How long is the cable?
Up to 32 m (105 ft).
03What are the process limits?
-1…+40 bar and -50…+150 °C.
04How is the cable insulated?
Fully PTFE insulated, with a stainless steel gravity weight.
05Which approvals are mentioned?
ATEX and IEC for hazardous areas and ship approvals such as GL, LRS and ABS, depending on version.
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