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New low-cost pressure sensor for OEM applications

Variohm EuroSensor has introduced a competitively priced pressure sensor that suits most common gas and liquid media for relative pressure measurement up to 40bar.

23/03/2014 13:32:55

Built for volume production with pricing that OEMs will find compelling, the EPT2200 series features a thin film piezoresistive measuring element and is housed in a rugged and durable 22mm diameter brass casing with IP66 protection.

The sensor is available with a choice of G1/4A or M12 pressure port options and 0-5V or 4-20mA output signals; electrical interfacing covers Packard Metri-Pack and Miniature EN175301-803-C connectors or a 600mm free cable version. As with all Variohm sensors, custom options are available on request.

The EPT2200 is supplied in six pressure ranges from 6 bar to 40 bar with accuracy of +/- 1.0 percent at room temperature and stability of better than +/- 0.1 percent. The resilient sensor is suitable for use in harsh industrial environments and is compatible with many types of media.

A generous shock and vibration rating and operational temperature range from -40° to +105°C ensures high reliability whilst overrange and burst pressure capability of 2x and 5x respectively (up to max. of 69 and 103 bar) permit safe use over its expected life of more than 10 million pressure cycles.

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.