Variohm / Eurosensor EPT3100 - A High-Range Pressure Sensor With A Threaded Body
Stainless steel vessels are used in a wide array of high-pressure applications. Variohm/Eurosensor offers a thread-installable pressure sensor that can withstand up to 2000 bar.
The EPT3100 sensor family impresses with its range of supported communication protocols. In addition to variants with 4… 20 mA current output, the firm offers voltage output (0.5 - 4.5 V, 1 - 5 V, 0 - 10 V) and even an integrated digitizer for I2C-compatible communication.
Robust Construction, Ease of Installation
Installing the pressure sonde is accomplished via a threaded tip. Its dimensions vary in dependence on the SKU deployed; the principal design, however, remains as shown in the figure below.
Variohm/Eurosensor provides a 1-year warranty. This is achieved via a sturdy design that accomplishes its goals without silicone oil or internal O-rings. Eliminating these two components reduces the number of failure points in the system, thereby greatly increasing reliability.
This is rewarded by excellent figures of merit. The table below, taken from the sensor family\'s datasheet, provides an overview of longevity- and stability-related metrics.
Various SKUs for Maximum Flexibility
Variohm/Eurosensor offers a wide range of sensor SKUs to help designers find the component best suited to the industrial automation task at hand. For example, SKU EPT3100-A-00600-B-2-F has a G-type port and an M12 connector at the back. Option EPT3100-C-100PSI-B-5-C would have a 1/8-inch NPT male interface on the pressure side, while providing a Metripack connector for electrical information. SKU EPT3100-H-16000-B-5-A would yield an I2C pressure sensor, with a pre-connected 600mm cable for ease of connection.
Conclusion
If a stainless-steel pressure vessel needs to be monitored, the Variohm / Eurosensor EPT3100 family is a prime contender. Robust internal construction, ease of installation, and a wide array of communication protocol options permit the selection of a sensor ideally suited to the task at hand. In short, a product that is always fully worthy of recommendation.