Posted to News on 14th May 2007, 14:30
Dynamic pressure sensors approved for hazardous environments
PCB Piezotronics is introducing a series of dynamic, ICP pressure sensors that have been certified under ATEX and CSA for use in hazardous environments. These sensors are widely used on pumps, compressors, power generation equipment and other machinery operating in hazardous environments.
The series 102 and 121 pressure sensors are suitable for monitoring the performance of compressors, pumps and gas turbines because they measure dynamic pressure events such as surges, pulsations and spikes. These sensors also detect wellhead acoustics to determine the properties of mud and water. The sensors may be used with ICP signal conditioning and they permit the use of a variety of inexpensive two-wire cable systems. The low-impedance signal may be transmitted over long cable distances, and the sensors may be used in dirty environments with no signal degradation. Various mounting configurations are available, with pressure ranges from 50-5000psi (345-345,000kPa), and sensitivities from 1-100mV/psi (0.15-14.5mV/kPa).
Go to www.pcb.com for detailed product specifications, drawings and additional information.
