Jiwei Radar Level Meters Replacing VEGA Products

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Introduction
In modern industrial production, level measurement plays a critical role in ensuring safe and stable operations. Especially in industries such as chemical, food, metallurgy, energy, and grain storage and transportation, precise level monitoring directly affects equipment safety, production efficiency, and product quality. For years, German VEGA radar level meters have been favored by many Chinese enterprises for their stability and accuracy. However, with the rapid development of domestic instrument technology, Shenzhen Jiwei Automations Ltd. (“Jiwei”) has become a strong alternative. Jiwei radar level meters combine independently developed core technology, reliable performance, and high-quality local service, gradually replacing VEGA products in Chinese industry.

This case study illustrates the practical application and advantages of Jiwei radar level meters replacing VEGA products, providing reference for enterprises in selecting and upgrading level measurement instruments.

1. Replacement Background

According to user feedback, a feed mill in East China has long used VEGA radar level meters to monitor various storage tanks, including powder silos, finished feed silos, polymer silos, and high/low fork level monitoring. The existing VEGA product models include:

LT Series: LT4703, LT4313, LT4504, LT4621
LRA Series: LRA6401, LRA6404, LRA6407, LRA6410, LRA7101, LRA7107
LS High/Low Fork Level Series: LSH6512, LSL6513

These instruments are widely used in:

Raw material powder silos: storing corn flour, soybean meal, premixed feed, etc.
Polymer pellet silos: storing feed pellets, additive granules, or auxiliary granular materials.
Finished feed silos: storing processed feed for packaging or shipment.
High/low level monitoring silos: using D652 high/low fork level switches to prevent overfilling or empty silo situations, ensuring production safety.

However, the enterprise identified pain points during long-term use of VEGA products:

High procurement cost: VEGA products are expensive, putting pressure on large-volume purchases.
Long maintenance cycles: replacement parts take long to source, slowing maintenance response and affecting production continuity.
Limited local support: domestic users depend on VEGA’s overseas technical team, response times are insufficient.

To address these issues, the enterprise sought reliable, cost-effective, and locally supported alternatives.

Jiwei’s PRO series radar level meters offer a domestic replacement solution with high reliability, performance, and local service. Jiwei PRO series uses independently developed radar measurement technology, with stable signals and strong resistance to dust, vapor, and vibration, suitable for powder, polymer, and finished feed silos. Jiwei also provides comprehensive site surveys, installation, commissioning, and after-sales support, ensuring measurement stability, easy operation, simplified maintenance, and cost optimization.

2. Overview of Jiwei Radar Level Meters

Shenzhen Jiwei Automations Ltd. is a leading Chinese manufacturer specializing in level and material measurement instruments. Jiwei radar level meters are designed for complex industrial environments with features including:

High reliability: Proprietary radar measurement technology ensures stable signals with strong resistance to dust, vapor, and vibration, capable of long-term operation in challenging environments.
Accurate measurement: Wide measurement range allows continuous monitoring from low to full levels, ensuring precise control of raw materials, semi-finished, and finished products.
Smart configuration: Independent software system supports optional Bluetooth and mobile app for remote parameter settings, real-time monitoring, and diagnostics, leading domestic performance.
Flexible installation: Multiple interfaces and flange designs fit different tank types and materials, reducing installation costs.
Local service support: Fast response local technical support and after-sales service ensure stable operation without reliance on VEGA suppliers.
Cost-effective: Compared to VEGA radar level meters, Jiwei offers more competitive pricing without sacrificing functionality or performance, making it the ideal choice for domestic enterprises replacing VEGA products.

3. Complete Replacement Solution: From Model Matching to On-Site Commissioning

Jiwei provides end-to-end replacement services for VEGA products, from design to implementation.

For powder silos, PRO series fully covers VEGA LT4703, LT4313, LRA6401, LRA6404, ensuring continuous, precise monitoring. For polymer silos, PRO series replaces LT4504, LT4621, LRA6407, LRA6410, enabling uninterrupted monitoring without blind spots. For finished feed silos and high/low fork monitoring, PRO series replaces LRA7101, LRA7107, LSH6512, LSL6513, ensuring precise level control and safety protection.

During implementation, Jiwei engineers conducted comprehensive site surveys, model selection, equipment installation, commissioning, and training. Integration with the enterprise’s existing control system enabled real-time monitoring and alarm functions, ensuring safe, stable, and efficient production.

4. Replacement Results and User Feedback

After replacement, the enterprise highly praised Jiwei PRO series radar level meters. Feedback highlights:

Stable and reliable level signals even under high dust, vibration, and humidity variations.
Rapid installation and commissioning supported by local technical team.
User-friendly interface and extended maintenance intervals.
Significant reduction in procurement and maintenance costs compared to VEGA products.

Users reported that Jiwei radar level meters not only solved cost and maintenance pain points but also enhanced overall system reliability, providing strong support for production safety.

5. Conclusion and Outlook

As industrial automation and intelligence develop, level meters play an increasingly critical role. While VEGA products maintain high accuracy and stability, their high cost and long maintenance cycles are significant limitations. Jiwei radar level meters, with independent technology, reliable performance, local service, and cost advantages, have become the ideal domestic alternative.

Key benefits observed from this replacement case include:

Technical reliability: Suitable for powder, polymer, and finished feed silos.
Cost efficiency: Reduced procurement and maintenance expenses.
Convenient service: Fast local support without dependence on VEGA suppliers.

In the future, as more enterprises prioritize domestic solutions and cost optimization, Jiwei radar level meters are expected to see wider adoption in China’s industrial sector, driving innovation and the development of intelligent level measurement technology.

About Jiwei

Shenzhen Jiwei Automations Ltd. is a leading Chinese manufacturer specializing in level and material measurement instruments. Its PRO, MINI, and AIR series radar level meters provide a perfect domestic alternative to imported VEGA products. Jiwei has mastered core radar measurement technology, with high accuracy, reliability, and strong resistance to dust, vapor, and vibration, suitable for chemical, food, feed, energy, and metallurgical industries.

Jiwei emphasizes local service, offering rapid technical support, installation, commissioning, and after-sales assistance. With reliable technology, high-performance products, and cost-effectiveness, Jiwei not only replaces VEGA but also drives domestic innovation in smart instrumentation, industrial digitization, and intelligent factory construction, showcasing China’s leading industrial instrument capabilities.