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Pressure Reading




           
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   Absolute
 
     Absolute pressure is relative to a perfect vacuum.
 
   Differential
 
     Differential pressure is the difference between two input pressures.
 
   Gauge
 
     Gauge pressure is the pressure measured above the local atmospheric pressure. It is the most common pressure measurement.
 
   Compound
 
     Devices can display both positive and negative (vacuum) pressures.
 
   Sealed
 
     Sealed gauge pressure is relative to one atmosphere at sea level (14.7 psi) regardless of local atmospheric pressure.
 
   Vacuum
 
     Vacuum pressure is lower than atmospheric pressure.
 
   Other
 
     Other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary measurement types.
 
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   Display       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   Analog
 
     The device has an analog meter or simple visual indicator.
 
   Digital
 
     The device has a display for numerical values.
 
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Specifications




   Dial Size:
 
     The diameter of the gauge. The dial size is usually determined by the readability requirements; larger for remote reading and smaller where the gauge is close to the operator. Generally, a requirement for higher accuracy dictates a larger dial size for display of readable small pressure scale increments.
 
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   Working Pressure Range
 
     The maximum allowable pressure at which a system or piece of equipment is designed to operate safely. The extremes of this range should be determined in accordance with the expected pressure range the device must operate within. It is common practice that this value should not exceed 75% of the devices maximum rated range. For example: if the device has a maximum rated range of 100 psi then the working range should not exceed 75 psi.
 
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   Vacuum Range
 
     Vacuum range is the span of pressures from the lowest vacuum pressure to the highest vacuum pressure (e.g., from 0 to 30 inches of mercury VAC).
 
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   Operating Temperature
 
     The full-required range of ambient operating temperature.
 
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   Accuracy
 
     The difference (error) between the true value and the indication expressed as percent of the span. It includes the combined effects of method, observer, apparatus and environment.
ASME B40.1 and DIN accuracy grades are frequently used:
Grade 4A (0.1% Full Scale)
Grade 3A (0.25% Full Scale)
Grade 2A (0.5% Full Scale)
Grade 1A (1% Full Scale)
Grade A (1% middle half, 2% first and last quarters)
Grade B (2% middle half, 3% first and last quarters)
Grade C (3% middle half, 4% first and last quarters)
Grade D (5% Full Scale)
Measurement Accuracy (% of Full Scale). In cases where the accuracy differs between middle span and the first and last quarters of the scale, the largest % error is reported.
 
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Scale Units




   Scale Units:      Scale Units: Select the desired pressure measurement units. Common units are given. Special units and compound ranges are usually available.
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   psi
 
     Pounds per square inch: psi, PSI, lb/in^2, or lb/sq in.
 
   kPa
 
     kilo Pascals - standard atmospheric pressure is 101,325 Pa or 101.325 kPa
 
   bar
 
     A unit of measure of atmospheric pressure. One bar is equal to 0.987 atmospheres
 
   inches of Hg
 
     One inch of mercury is equivalent to 33.86 millibars.
 
   cm of Hg
 
     A metric measure of pressure.
 
   inches of H2O
 
     The pressure equivalent for 1 inch of water is .00245 atm
 
   feet of H2O
 
     The pressure equivalent for 1 foot of water is .0295 atm
 
   kg/cm2
 
     The pressure equivalent for 1 kg/cm2 is .9678 atm
 
   oz/in2
 
     The pressure equivalent for 1 atmosphere of pressure is approx. 235 oz / in2
 
   Other
 
     Other unlisted or specialized scale units.
 
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Media




           
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   Liquid
 
     The device measures the pressure of liquids.
 
   Gas
 
     The device measures the pressure of gases.
 
   Hazardous
 
     The device is rated by the manufacturer for hazardous duty.
 
   Other
 
     Other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary materials to measure.
 
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Technology Used




   Sensor Technology:       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   Mechanical Deflection
 
     An elastic or flexible element mechanically deflects with a change in pressure, for example a diaphragm, Bourdon tube, or bellows.
 
   Piston
 
     A sealed piston / cylinder measures changes in pressure.
 
   Strain Gauge
 
     Strain gages (strain-sensitive variable resistors) are bonded to parts of the structure that deform as the pressure changes. These strain gages are typically used as elements in a Wheatstone bridge circuit, which is used to make the measurement.
 
   Semiconductor Piezoresistive
 
     Piezoresistive sensors are based on semiconductor technology. The change in resistance is not only because of a change in the length and width (as it is with strain gage) but because of a shift of electrical charges within the resistor. These are very sensitive devices.
 
   Piezoelectric
 
     Piezoelectric pressure sensors measure dynamic and quasi-static pressures. The common modes of operation are charge mode, which generates a high-impedance charge output; and voltage mode, which uses an amplifier to convert the high-impedance charge into a low-impedance output voltage.
 
   Thin Film
 
     An extremely thin layer of material is deposited on a substrate by sputtering, chemical vapor deposition, or other technique. This technology incorporates a compact design with good temperature stability. There are a variety of materials used in thin film technology, such as titanium nitride and polysilicon.
 
   MEMS
 
     Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) are typically manufactured by silicon surface micromachining.
 
   Variable Capacitance
 
     The capacitance change results from the movement of a diaphragm element. The deflection of the diaphragm causes a change in capacitance that is detected by a bridge circuit.
 
   Vibrating Element
 
     These devices use a vibrating element technology, such as silicon resonance.
 
   Other
 
     Other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary technologies.
 
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Signal Output




          Signal output is the type of electrical signal produced.
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   Analog Voltage
 
     The output voltage is a simple (usually linear) function of the measurement.
 
   Analog Current
 
     Analog current levels or transmitters such as 4 – 20 mA are suitable for sending signals over long distances. Current is imposed on the output circuit proportional to the measurement. Feedback is used to provide the appropriate current regardless of line noise and impedance.
 
   Other
 
     Other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary outputs.
 
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Material to Measure




           
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   Liquid
 
     The device measures the pressure of liquids.
 
   Gas
 
     The device measures the pressure of gases.
 
   Hazardous
 
     The device is rated by the manufacturer for hazardous duty.
 
   Other
 
     Other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary materials to measure.
 
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Part Numbers for Pressure Gauges

Part # Distributor Manufacturer Product Category Description
BE-4R5000PG6DS Digi-Key Honeywell Sensing and Control/Sensym Sensors, Transducers SENSOR PRESS GAUGE 5000PSI 4VDC
MPX12GP Digi-Key Freescale Semiconductor Sensors, Transducers SENSOR GAUGE PRESS 1.45PSI MAX
MPX2202GP Digi-Key Freescale Semiconductor Sensors, Transducers SENSOR GAUGE PRESS 29PSI MAX
MPXV2102GP Digi-Key Freescale Semiconductor Sensors, Transducers SENSOR GAUGE PRESS 14.5PSI MAX
MG-50-A-9V-R Digi-Key SSI Technologies Inc Sensors, Transducers SENSOR DIGITAL GAUGE 50PSI LCD
SDPGB-30+100PG5 Digi-Key Honeywell Sensing and Control/Sensym Sensors, Transducers SENSOR PRESS GAUGE DIG 100PSI
SDPGB0100PG5 Digi-Key Honeywell Sensing and Control/Sensym Sensors, Transducers SENSOR PRESS GAUGE DIGITL 100PSI
SDPGB0300PG5 Digi-Key Honeywell Sensing and Control/Sensym Sensors, Transducers SENSOR PRESS GAUGE DIGITL 300PSI
19C100PV4L Digi-Key Honeywell Sensing and Control/Sensym Sensors, Transducers SENSOR PRESS VAC GAUGE 100PSI
MPX10GP Digi-Key Freescale Semiconductor Sensors, Transducers SENSOR GAUGE PRESS 1.45PSI MAX

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