Note prior to placing order

These products (pressure sensors, pressure <Warranty and Disclaimer>

switches, pressure gauges, pressure indicators, 1) The warranty period of these products is one
leakage sensors, etc.) are designed and year after delivery to a designated place. The
manufactured as general industrial parts. warranty mentioned here is limited to the
Therefore, a person with sufficient knowledge
warranty of a delivered product itself, and it does
and experience shall confirm the conditions and
environments described in the catalog, not cover consumables such as batteries. Each
specifications, and instruction manual of each product has its own specifications such as durability
product, check the suitability of the product for (pressure cycles). Therefore, check with each
the machine, device, or system which you use, service office.
and ensure safety before use.
2) If a failure or damage of the product occurs
Do not use these products outdoors (excluding
some products), for applications involving during the warranty period, for which we are
human lives, in conditions or environments not responsible, we will promptly replace or
described in this catalog, or for applications repair the product free of charge. The
particularly requiring high reliability (These warranty mentioned here means the warranty
include, but are not limited to, nuclear power
of the product itself and does not cover any
control, aerospace, and military purposes)
(hereinafter collectively referred to as “use in damage induced by a failure of the product.
violation”). We shall not be liable for any 3) The warranty does not cover when any of
damage on you resulting from use in violation. the following items is applicable:
When you are considering the use of these • The failure is caused by conditions,
products for on-board equipment, railroad
vehicle equipment, or medical equipment, be environments, or handling not described
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• The failure is caused by force majeure
amount thereof from you.
such as disasters.
OUTLINE
PRESSURE SENSORS

A pressure sensor is a device that converts fluid c) Solid-state pressure switches ··· PS series
pressure into an electrical signal. Our pressure The PS series pressure switches are solid-state
pressure switches consisting of a semiconductor type
sensors are man­u­fac­tured from the semiconductor pressure transducer and electronic circuits which turn
pressure sensing chips to a variety of pressure on and off accord­ing to a preset pressure value.
sensor products at its own facility. The electronic circuits are composed of a voltage to
current conversion circuit which supplies electric
current needed for excitation of the pressure trans­
Feature: ducer, an amplifier which amplifies the pressure trans­
1. Compact and light weight ducer signal and a comparator & output circuit which
2. E x c e l l e n t e l e c t r i c a l a n d m e c h a n i c a l compares the amplified pressure transducer output and
the preset voltage corresponding to the preset pressure
performance value and turns the output transistor on and off.
3. Wide range of products to choose from for The pressure setting can be made easily by adjusting
various applications the potentiometer.
The switch output is given by an open collector
■ Product line-up transistor and can turn on and off an external load. The
state of the switch output can be visually confirmed by
a) Diffusion type semi-conductor pressure sensors ··· an indicator LED.
P series
A basic pressure sensing device which converts
pressure into an electrical signal. V/I Power
The output is in the form of voltage which is
proportional to the applied pressure.
The output voltage will be positive when the pressure is Pressure Amp.
Comparator &
Output circuit Switch output

positive and negative when the pressure is negative P.T

with a constant current source connected. Analog output

Common
(
C for power supply, switch
output and analog output )
b) Pressure transducers with a built-in amplifier P.T.：Pressure transducer

··· d) Pressure gauges ··· PG series

PA series The PG series pressure gauges are pressure gauges
The PA series pressure transducers are semiconductor composed of a semiconductor type pressure sensor,
(diffusion type) pressure sensors combined with elec­ elec­tronic circuits and a display which measure pres­
tronic circuits and provide electrical analog output sure and display the pressure in the digital/numerical
signals. value.
The electronic circuits consist of a voltage to current The option includes those with a pressure switch
conversion circuit which provides excitation current for function and an analog output function.
the pressure sensor and an amplifier circuit which The pressure setting for the pressure switch can be
amplifies the pressure sensor signals and provides made looking at the digital pressure display.
specified output.
The output signals are provided either in the form of
voltage change or current change that is proportional to V/I Power

the pressure applied to the pressure transducer. Display

1.000 Pressure switch Switch output

Pressure Amp. & Display circuit Analog output

P.T
V/I Power

Common

Pressure Amp. Analog output

(C for power supply, switch
output and analog output )
P.T：Pressure transducer
P.T

Common e) Pressure indicators ··· PZ series

（C for power supply and output）
The indicator is used in combination with a pressure
P.T.：Pressure transducer sen­sor with an amplifier. Pressure is indicated in the
dig­it­al form with voltage input of 1 ~ 5 V or current input
of 4 ~ 20 mA.
OPERATING PRINCIPLES
PRESSURE SENSORS

■ Semi conductor type pressure sensors

〈Operation〉

1. The pressure sensor utilizes the piezoresistive 2. The pressure sensing chip is made of a single
properties of a semiconductor which exhibits crystal silicone and measures approximately 4 × 3
change in the resistance when stress is applied. × 1.7 mm. The chip has a diaphragm which
deforms when pressure is applied.
3. Piezoresistors are created on the surface of the
single crystal silicone by a heat diffusion process 4. There are four piezoresistors forming a wheatstone
and sense stress when pressure acts on the bridge which is excited by constant current. When
diaphragm. pressure is applied, voltage signals proportional to
the pressure can be obtained from the output
terminals.
〈Output〉

The output obtained is change in the voltage that is

proportional to the applied pressure and is
approximately 100 mV at the rated pressure.
Measurement accuracy is increased by adding
temperature compensation resistors which are
contained in the pressure sensor.
Electrical schematics

Cross-section view

Pressure
Piezo resistor Constant current source
Silicon board Bonding pad

Glass base Bonding wire

Header
V
Output voltage
Reference hole for Terminal pin ：Piezoresistive element
atmospheric pressure ：Temperature compensation resistor
 OPERATING PRINCIPLES
PRESSURE SENSORS

■ Thin-film type pressure sensors

〈Operation〉

1. The structure of our thin film pressure sensor is that 2. If pressure is applied to the sensor, the metal
insulation film is formed on the metal diaphragm, diaphragm is altered. In turn, the thin film gauge on
and thin film gauges are arranged on the insulation the metal diaphragm is altered and causes a
film. change in its resistance.

3. Four thin film resisters, forming a Wheatstone 〈Output〉

bridge, is driven by constant voltage and produce
output voltage in proportionate to the applied Output voltage is produced in proportion to the
pressure. applied voltage. It is about 30 mV if rated pressure
is applied.

Electrical schematics
Cross‒section view

Insulating film Thin film gauge resistance

V Constant voltage source

Electrode pad

Base
V
Metal diaphragm
Pressure
Output voltage

：Thin film gauge resistor

：Zero compensation resistor
APPLICATIONS
PRESSURE SENSORS

● Atmospheric pressure confirmation of chamber ● Suction detection

Transfer chamber

Load lock chamber Process chamber

Dry vacuum
pump

● Clogging detection in strainer ● Pressure sensing for water vapor

PA-838-D Sensor

Pressure indicator
PZ-30

Siphon pipe

Sensor for high

temperature

Vapor Vapor
 APPLICATIONS
PRESSURE SENSORS

● Dialysis system ● Detection of vacuum level for blood analyzing apparatus

Transmembrane
Venous pressure pressure

Dialysate supply
Dialyzer
equipment samples

Infusion pressure
Vacuum pump
Table for samples

Transmembrane
pressure

● Detection of foreign particle by fraise ● Measuring of water level

Milling blade

Foreign particle
Work

Vacuum pump
HANDLING NOTES
PRESSURE SENSORS

■ Handling notes of all pressure sensors

・Please check the pressure medium. ・Please check the specifications of the products.
Each product of our pressure sensors has different pres­ Please make sure of the Pressure range, Power voltage,
sure medium compatibility. Select proper products after Output and Fitting. The misapplication may result in failure.
check­­ing the materials of the components in contact with Please also check the contents of the instruction manu­al if
media. it’s included, and keep it handy it in order to look at it any­
time when needed.

・Excessive pressure
Please do not apply pressure exceeding the maximum ・No entry/contact of foreign matter
pres­s ure as shown in the specifications/catalogs. The A diaphragm is placed inside the pressure port. If foreign
exces­­­sive pressure may affect the sensor characteristics matter such as wire enters through the pressure port,
and may make accurate measurement impossible. damage could occur. So, this must be absolutely avoided.
In the case of double diaphragm type, please avoid contact
with the diaphragm or force solid matter into the diaphragm
・Freezing as it may deform the diaphragm and damage the sensor.
When the moisture on the sensor chip freezes, it may Also care must be taken not to put foreign matter on the
cause deformation or damage of the diaphragm. To avoid surface of the diaphragm.
this, please be careful of the installation direction and the
surrounding environment.
・Drip proof and moisture resistance
Please do not use sensors at anyplace where they are
・Effect of outside light exposed to dripping water or oil, except drip proof type. In
For the sensors without double diaphragm structure, care such a place, please put sensors in a case for protection.
must be taken so that the light does not reach the sensor At the same time, in case of Gauge type (except the
chip especially when transparent tubes are used. The sen­ absolute pressure type), sensors must be open to the
sor output may fluctuate when the sensor chip is exposed atmosphere.
to the outside light. Even drip proof type is not compatible with submergence,
・VR/Switch an excessive liquid adhesion or an outdoor use, thus,
Small size VRs are used for adjustment setting. So use a please protect sensors by putting in a case. Please note
small screw driver with proper bit size. that sen­sors must be open to the atmosphere in case of
Gauge type.
In the rapid temperature change, condensation may occur
in the sensor. The use with the condensation may cause
the fol­low­ing. - Internal circuits may be damaged or original
char­ac­ter­istics are not maintained.
HANDLING NOTES
PRESSURE SENSORS

■ Reference data
● Pressure medium compatibility by material

®
04 L l oy
3 16 e l A S
S S3 st PP PF PP
SU SU Ha

Acetone ○ ○ ○ △ ○ ○
Ammonia water ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ △
Ethyl alcohol ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Ferric chloride × × △ ○ ○ ○
Hydrochloric acid × × △ ○ ○ ○
Gasoline ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Oxygen ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Distilled water ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Shaft lubricant ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Carbon dioxide ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Natural gas ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Beer ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Brake oil ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Sulphuric acids × × ○ ○ ○ ○
Hydrogen sulphide × × ○ ○ ○ ○

The above table shows the compatibility of the pressure medium in general.

● Recommended fittings
The following are recommended fittings to connect our pres­sure sensors (M5 female screw) to a urethan/nylon tube.
(please contact the following manufacturer for the detail.)
Tube dimensions
Manufacturer Appellation
φ 4 (2.5 × 4) φ 6 (4 × 6)
Quick Fitting TS4-M5M TS6-M5M
Koganei Corporation
TAC Fitting BF4 BF6
Tube Fitting PC4-M5 PC6-M5
NIHON PISCO CO., Ltd. Tube Fitting PC4-M5M PC6-M5M
Tube Fitting Minimal LC-0425-M5 LC-0640-M5
 HANDLING NOTES
PRESSURE SENSORS

■ PROTECTIVE CONSTRUCTION
・Protective construction applies to the environment of sen­ ・The cable end of our pressure sensor is not water­proof.
sor use. Regarding the pressure medium compatibility, When handling, please pull out the cable to avoid
pleas­­e refer to each product specification. penetration of water.

・The protective construction aims at water pro­tec­tion. For

the oil or various types of liquid, please be remind­­ed that
the degree of protection is different.

IP □□
International Protection

[First characteristic numeral] [Second chracteristic numeral]

Level of protection against contact and penetration Level of protection against the penetration
of solid bodies. of liquids.

Grade Degree of protection Grade Category Degree of protection

0 No protection 0 No protection

Protected against solid foreign objects such as Drip-proof Protected against vertically falling
1 hands of φ 50 mm and greater. 1 Ⅰ type water drops.

Protected against solid foreign objects such as Drip-proof Protected against vertically falling water
2 finger of φ 12.5 mm and greater. 2 Ⅱ type drops when enclosure is tilted up to 15°.

Protected against solid foreign objects such as tools Rain-proof Protected against rainfall when
3 or wires of (φ or thickness of) 2.5mm and greater. 3 type enclosure is tilted up to 60°.

Protected against solid foreign objects such as tools Splash-

4 or wires of (φ or thickness of) 2.5mm and greater. 4 proof type
Protected against splashing water.

Protected against such dust as damages the Water-jets-

5 equipment operation. 5 proof type
Protected against water jets.

Waterproof
6 Dust-tight 6 type
Protected against powerful water jets.

Watertight Protected against the effects of

【Related standards】 7 type temporary immersion in water.
IEC (The International Electrotechnical Commission) standard
IEC 60529
Degrees of protection provided by enclosures Underwater Protected against the effects of
8 type continuous immersion in water.
JIS(Japanese Industrial Standards ) standards JIC-C-0920
Test to prove protection against ingress of water and degree of
protection
HANDLING NOTES
PRESSURE SENSORS

■ Electrical handling note

● General
・Please turn off the power when wiring ・Dedicated DC power is preferable
When wiring or changing wire, please turn off the power. Please use stabilized DC power. We recommend that
Care must be taken when checking operations by con­nect­ power supply for sensors should be different from power
ing wires with clips. supply for actuator. In case of use of unit power supply,
Please turn off the power when pulling out or putting on the please earth the FG terminal. (Fig. 1)
connector as well.
Please make sure of appropriate wiring before turning on
the power.

Power (+)

AC input DC output

FG Coil solenoid
Surge voltage absorption element
FG terminal earth

Unit power supply Surge voltage absorption circuit

(Fig. 1)

・No electrical connections ・Watch out for excessive switch output load
N.C. (Non-connection) cables/terminals in Our sen­sors are Please make sure the switch load does not exceed the
provided in order to maintain the mechanical strength. specification value. Considering rush current or surge cur­
Please avoid electrical connections. rent, please try to reduce loads as much as possible.
Electronic load such as PLC input is recommended. In the
case of a relay or solenoid, please use one with a built-in
・Wiring should be separated from power line surge volt­age absorp­tion circuit or please attach a surge
Sensor wiring should be separated from the other power voltage absorp­tion circuit such as diode.
lines or motors or heaters in order to protect sensors from Please do not short circuit between switch output line and
elec­tric field/magnetic field/surge voltage. Please do not other lines.
bundle sensor wire with the other power line, and do not
install sensor wire in the same con­duit.
 HANDLING NOTES
PRESSURE SENSORS

・Wiring for shield cable ・Stability after power is applied

If the sensor cable is shielded please handle as follows. In case of pressure indicators, it may take approximately 1
Shield is to be cut at the receiving end (the side of power second to the proper switch operation after power is
supply) when sensor itself is earthed through piping. Shield applied. Thus, sequence, which is switchable from “ON” to
is to be earthed at the receiving end (the side of power “OFF” on power supply, should not be arranged.
supply) when sensor itself isn’t earthed. When cable is Much higher-performance can be expected for sensors
extended, please use the same kind of shield. (Fig. 2) with analog output, by taking 10 minutes’ warm-up after
power is applied.

Equipment Controllor Equipment

Sensor Controllor
Sensor

Insulation
Shield is cut Shield is earthed
FG FG
FG

(a) Sensor is earthed (b) Sensor is insulated

(Fig. 2)

● Handling notes of pressure transducers

・Main power ・Amplification circuitry
Fluctuations in the main power source will cause fluctu­a­ To sufficiently utilize transducer characteristics, use differ­
tions in the output, so please use power source that en­tial amplification circuitry considering input impedance,
match­­es the characteristics of the sensor. Our trans­duc­ers ther­mal error and common-mode voltage rejection ratio.
are temperature-compensated to bring out the best char­­
acteristics when excited at 1.5 mA.

■ About lower limit of vacuum pressure range

While measuring the pressure in the range of vaccum bytaking use of the pressure sensor (oil-enclosured type) as
listed in the following table.
・Be attention that the the measurable pressure is limited to 1.3 kPa abs.
・For the measurement of pressure beyond the limitation, high-vaccum sensors such as thin film type are recommended.
Contact us separately.

Oil-enclosured type
The model Pressure lower limit
P-8300,P-8305,P-8505,PA-750,PA-758,PA-800,PA-830,PA-838,PA-838-D,PA-840,PA-848,
1.3kPa abs
PA-850,PA-858,PS8,PS83,PS85,PG-35,PG-75,PG-208,PG-100B
HANDLING NOTES
PRESSURE SENSORS

・Mounting on PCB
Mounting of pressure transducers on PCB should be made
by manual soldering, and not by flow solder­ing nor by
infrared reflow soldering.
To clean flux, please wipe it with a cloth dipped in a clean­ To be stuck to PCB
ing liquid. Please do not immerse the PCB in the cleaning
liquid.
Please pay attention so that vapor barrier agent, the flux,
cleaning liquid and deoxidant etc. do not get inside the
sensor or the atmospheric pressure vent hole.
Soldering of terminals
Terminals are recommended to be soldered on PCB after after positioning
proper positioning in order to prevent from mechanical
stress on pressure port or on terminals. (Fig. 3)

・External force such as piping (Fig. 3)

Please be sure that excessive stress such as by piping or
by fixed “O” ring is not exerted on the transducer terminals
on the PCB.

● Pressure switch/Pressure Gauge

・Battery for PG-200 and PG-208 ・External power
When the voltage of the battery becomes low, the indi­ca­ When using an external DC power source, use a stable
tion for battery change appears on the display. Please power source. The series-regulator type power source unit
replace it accordingly. is rec­ommended rather than the switching-regulator type.
When replacing batteries, use the designated battery. The Please take necessary measures to protect the product
prod­­uct doesn’t perform with alkaline battery offered com­ from external noise by grounding the FG terminal of the
mer­c ial­ly. This battery is not available on the market; power supply.
therefore please con­­tact a supplier of our product for
ordering. ・Response
On handling, the following must be avoided; “dismantling There are some products that have delay in the indication
bat­ter­ies” “short-circuiting + and - end of batteries” “charg­ or analog output or products that are available to set delay
ing batteries” “heating batteries” “putting batteries into a (digital filter). Those products are not affected by the sud­
fire”. Consumed lithium battery should be discarded den pressure change, however due to this time lag, the
accord­ing to the local rules. pres­sure change may not be responded. Please check it in
When not using the units for a long time, remove batteries accor­dance with the intended use.
from the units and store them in a dry and cool place.
 HANDLING NOTES
PRESSURE SENSORS

■ CE marking/List of series that conform to EMC directive

EMI directive
Series name
EMI standards EMS standards
PS6, PS20, PS30, PS60, PG-30, EN61326-1
PG-35, PZ-30 ※ 1 , WL10, PG-75 （Industrial equipment）
EN55011
EN61326-1, -2-3
PA-20, PA-750, PA-758
（Industrial equipment,Pressure transducers）

For details on each standards, “EC Declaration of conformity” is available.

※ 1 : PZ-30 (Current output type) is not applicable.

■ UL products
Series name File No.

Pressure transducers with AMP PA-20, PA-750, PA-758, PA-830, PA-838

Pressure switches PS20, PS30, PS60, PS83

E222253
Pressure gauges PG-30, PG-35, PG-35H, PG-75

Pressure indicators PZ-30 ※1

Liquid leak esnsors WL10 E255230

※ 1 : PZ-30 (Current output type) is not applicable.

■ Calibration
● List of series that can be calibrated
The following are series that can be calibrated.
“Calibration certificate”, “Traceability system chart” and “Outgoing inspection result” are available (For value).
As for the lead-time or the prices, please contact our sales office nearby or your local retailer.
・PG-100N series
・PG-100B series
・PG-200 series
・PG-208 series
HANDLING NOTES
PRESSURE SENSORS

■ Installation
・Installation to piping ・Handling of taper screw thread
When installing the sensor to a piping, turn the sensor by In case of joint of taper screw thread, please screw into the
using a wrench on the hexagonal part. Please do not turn fitted pipe, winding the sealing tape on the screw part. In
the sensor by holding the body (especially at the plastic this case, the seal tape should be wound gaping for 2
hous­ing). threads from the head of thread. If the seal tape is wound
from the head of thread, a piece of seal tape may go into
the piping. Please screw the joint, after the seal tape is
pressed down until the tape fits in the screw.
Please refer to the tightening torque as follows. (Fig. 4)

Sealing tape

Tightening torque
Screw figure
Don’t screw by holding N·m
Gaping for 2 threads
R 1/8 7~9
R 1/4 12 ~ 14
R 3/8 22 ~ 24

Winded M5 1.0 ~ 1.5

2 ~ 3 times

Position to put wrench

(Fig. 4)

・Surge pressure
A sudden surge pressure may occur in the liquid piping
such as water. When sensors get pressure from the piping,
it may cause a damage on the sensor chip. It is the best
way to hold the pressure under control as the surge
pressure may give damage in the piping. If there is still a
possibility of occur­­rence, we recommend the use of a
diaphragm appa­ra­tus or an accumulator in order to prevent
from the damage of sensors.
Another method may work such as to lengthen the dis­ Measure for surge pressure
tance of piping or to change the direction of mounting as
well. (Fig. 5) (Fig. 5)
 HANDLING NOTES
PRESSURE SENSORS

■ PRESSURE CONVERSION TABLE

Pa(N/m2) kPa MPa bar mbar(hPa) kgf/cm2 mmH2O(mmAq) inH2O mmHg(Torr) inHg psi atm
Pa(N/m ) 2
1 1 × 10 -3 1 × 10 -6 1 × 10 -5 1 × 10 -2 1.01972 × 10 1.01974 × 10 4.01474 × 10
-5 -1 -3 7.50062 × 10 -3 2.95300 × 10 1.45038 × 10 9.86923 × 10-6
-4 -4

kPa 1 × 103 1 1 × 10-3 1 × 10-2 1 × 10 1.01972 × 10-2 1.01974 × 102 4.01474 7.50062 2.95300 × 10-1 1.45038 × 10-1 9.86923 × 10-3
MPa ×
1 10 6 ×
1 10 3
1 1 × 10 1 × 104 1.01972 × 10 1.01974 × 105 4.01474 × 103 7.50062 × 103 2.95300 × 102 1.45038 × 102 9.86923
bar 1 × 105 1 × 102 1 × 10-1 1 1 × 103 1.01972 1.01974 × 104 4.01474 × 102 7.50062 × 102 2.95300 × 10 1.45038 × 10 9.86923 × 10-1
mbar(hPa) 1 × 102 1 × 10-1 1 × 10-4 1 × 10-3 1 1.01972 × 10-3 1.01974 × 10 4.01474 × 10-1 7.50062 × 10-1 2.95300 × 10-2 1.45038 × 10-2 9.86923 × 10-4
kgf/cm2 9.80665 × 104 9.80665 × 10 9.80665 × 10-2 9.80665 × 10-1 9.80665 × 102 1 1.00003 × 104 3.93712 × 102 7.35559 × 102 2.89590 × 10 1.42233 × 10 9.67841 × 10-1
mmH2O(mmAq) 9.80638 9.80638 × 10-3 9.80638 × 10-6 9.80638 × 10-5 9.80638 × 10-2 9.99972 × 10-5 1 3.93701 × 10-2 7.35559 × 10-2 2.89582 × 10-3 1.42229 × 10-3 9.67814 × 10-5
inH2O 2.49082 × 102 2.49082 × 10-1 2.49082 × 10-4 2.49082 × 10-3 2.49082 2.53993 × 10 -3
2.54000 × 10 1 1.86827 7.35539 × 10-2 3.61263 × 10-2 2.45825 × 10-3
mmHg(Torr) 1.33322 × 102 1.33322 × 10-1 1.33322 × 10-4 1.33322 × 10-3 1.33322 1.35951 × 10-3 1.35955 × 10 5.35255 × 10-1 1 3.93701 × 10-2 1.93368 × 10-2 1.31579 × 10-3
圧力の表示（総合・センサ）
inHg 3.38639 ¥ 103 3.38639 3.38639 × 10-3 3.38639 × 10-2 3.38639 × 10 3.45316 × 10-2 3.45325 × 102 1.35955 × 10 2.54000 × 10 1 4.91154 × 10-1 3.34211 × 10-2
psi 6.89476 × 103 6.89476 6.89476 × 10-3 6.89476 × 10-2 6.89476 × 10 7.03070 × 10-2 7.03089 × 102 2.768076 × 10 5.17149 × 10 2.03602 1 6.80460 × 10-2
atm 1.01325 × 105 1.01325 × 102 1.01325 × 10-1 1.01325 1.01325 × 103 1.03323 1.03326 × 104 4.06794 × 102 7.60000 × 102 2.99213 × 10 1.46960 × 10 1

※ The data is for reference.

■ PRESSURE REFERENCE
Barometric pressure
Vacuum
–100 kpa 0 kPa 100 kPa 200 kPa

Gauge – +
Line pressure

Differential – +

0 kPa abs 101.3 kPa abs 200 kPa abs 300 kPa abs
Absolute +

● Gauge pressure ● Absolute pressure

The gauge pressure is measured by the difference from The absolute pressure is measured by the difference from
atmos­­pheric pressure on the basis of the atmospheric absolute vacuum as the basis. The absolute pressure, that
pressure. The vacuum pressure (negative pressure) is isn’t affected by the fluctuation caused by the condition of
displayed in minus. The pressure is used for the mea­sure­ atmos­phere or altitude, is used for the measurement of
ment of degree of pressurization by compressor or by atmos­phere, altitude, water depth, or degree of vacuum.
hydraulic equip­ment, the measurement of degree of high vac­­ Please consult us in case of use in the high vacuum.
u­­um by ejector, the confirmation of the vacuum suction or the
confirmation of ambient pressure in a vacuum chamber.
● Compound pressure is a pressure ranged from
● Differential pressure Negative(vacuum) to positive(gauge) pressure. Pressure
The differential pressure is measured by the difference of sensor for compound pressure alone can measure both
pressure between 2 ports. It is measured on the basis of positive and negative pressure, useful for application like a
either pressure. The pressure is used for the measurement pump whose pressure can be either vacuum or positive.
of flow rate, the check of clogged filter or leak test.
GLOSSARY
PRESSURE SENSORS

● General specifications
• Rated pressure • Pressure medium
The maximum value of the pressure at which all the Our pressure sensors consist of two compatible fluids
specifications of the pressure sensor can be met or type: Gases only and gases and liquids.
the value of the pressure which can be continuously
applied to the pressure sensor without losing the • Insulation resistance
performance characteristics to meet all the sensor The DC resistance between the housing of the
specifications. pressure sensor (pressure port) and the sensor
circuit.
• Maximum pressure
The maximum pressure which can be applied to the • Dielectric strength
pressure sensor. The sensor specifications are to be The AC voltage which can be applied between the
met even after the maximum pressure is applied to housing of the pressure sensor and the sensor circuit
the sensor for a short period of time. (However, there without leakage current.
is a possibility that the offset voltage/zero voltage
changes.) • Excitation/power supply
The supply voltage/current to operate the pressure
• Break-down pressure sensor.
The pressure at which the pressure sensor is Our standard pressure sensors without amplifier is
mechanically or electrically damaged. excited by current, whereas other pressure sensors
It should be noted that at this pressure, pressure are driven by voltage.
media may leak out from the pressure sensor.
● Analog output
• Compensated temperature range • Offset voltage
The temperature range within which the sensor The output voltage when no pressure is applied to the
specifications are satisfied. pressure sensor.
Our standard pressure sensors are compensated for In the case of absolute pressure type pressure sen­
a temperature range of 0 to 50 °C. sors, the offset voltage is at the absolute vacuum.

• Operating temperature range • Zero voltage/current

The temperature range within which the pressure The output when no pressure is applied to the pres­
sensor can be used without causing any permanent sure sensor.
damage. In the case of absolute pressure type, zero voltage /
Pressure sensors may be used at a temperature current is at the absolute vacuum.
beyond the compensated temperature range but
within the operating temperature range. However, in • Span voltage/current
this case, sensor specifications may not be met. The difference between the output when rated
pressure is applied to the pressure sensor and the
• Storage temperature range zero voltage/current.
The temperature range within which the pressure
sensor can be stored without causing any permanent • Linearity
change in the sensor specifications. No load The maximum deviation of the actually measured
conditions, namely, no power supply and no pressure output from the linear output which is defined by
application are assumed for the storage. connecting the no load output and rated output points
when the pressure is increased from no load to the
• Operating humidity range rated pressure. (Fig. 1) The error is expressed in
The humidity range within which the pressure sensor percent against the span output.
can be operated without causing any permanent
change in the sensor specifications. • Hysteresis
It is to be noted that the condensation that may be The maximum difference between the output when
generated due to a rapid temperature change may the pressure to the pressure sensor is increased from
damage the pressure sensor. no load to the rated pressure and the output when the
pressure is decreased from the rated pressure to no
• Bridge resistance load. The error is expressed in percent against the
The resistance between the input terminals of the span output. (Fig. 1)
pressure sensor which is measured with the input and
output terminals open.
語解説)GLOSSARY
PRESSURE SENSORS

• Linearity/hysteresis
The sum of the linearity and hysteresis errors.

（Fig. 1）
Hysteresis

D1 max.
D2
LINEARITY = ×100 [%F.S.]
Span
Span

D1
Output

Linearity
D2 max.
HYSTERESIS = ×100 [%F.S.]
Span

Pressure Rated Press.

• Response time • Gravitational effect

The time that the rated output voltage increases from The percentage change in the zero output due to
10 % t o 90 % i n t h e m a x i m u m a m p l i t u d e o r gravity.
温度ドリフト(用語解説)
decreases after the pulse of the rated pressure is
applied to a pressure sensor. • Thermal error
The percentage change per one degree C in the
• Supply voltage effect zero voltage/current and span voltage/current
The percentage change in the zero output and span against the span voltage/current at 25°C when the
output, when the supply voltage is varied from its ambient temperature of the pressure sensor is varied
minimum spec. value to the maximum spec. value. from 25 °C (reference temperature) to 0°C (cold
side) and to 50°C (hot side).

（Fig. 2)

Thermal error
P-3000S-XXXG-02
+0.5
(%F.S.)
Output voltage shift

0.02 % F.S.
1C

0 25 50 C

–0.5
(%F.S.)
 GLOSSARY
PRESSURE SENSORS

● Switch output
• Output interface • Hysteresis
The output interface of our standard pressure The change in the operating pressure point (where
switches is an open collector ended switching the pressure switch operates on and off) when the
transistor of either NPN or PNP junctions. pressure is increased/decreased.

（Fig. 3）

Hysteresis
Pressure
Set value
Pressure

0
ON
Switch
OFF
Time

• Setting range • Operating accuracy

The adjustable pressure range for the switch output. The accuracy of the operating pressure point when
the ambient temperature is varied.
• Switching capacity
The maximum capacity of the output transistor of the
pressure switch.
GLOSSARY
PRESSURE SENSORS

● Display (for pressure gauges and pressure monitors)

• Rated display range • Display cycle (Sampling rate)
The range of pressure displayed and is from a no The number of display cycles per second.
load value to the rated pressure.

• Display accuracy
The display accuracy when the ambient temperature
of the display is varied.

● Environmental test
• Vibration • Shock
This test checks for the effect the pressure sensor This test checks for the effect on the pressure sensor
undergoes after the vibration of certain frequency and after the shock of certain magnitude and certain wave
certain amplitude is applied to the pressure sensor for shape is applied to the pressure sensor a specified
a specified period of time. number of times.

• Pressure cycling • Moisture resistance

The pressure sensor is checked after the application The effect on the pressure sensor is checked after
of no load and rated pressure is repeated a specified the sensor is subjected to a high temperature and
number of times. high humidity condition for a specified period of time.

※ The environmental test conditions for the above tests

are specified for each product individually.
The effect of the test is checked in terms of a
percentage change in the output voltage/current, switch
output settings and displayed pressure against either
the span voltage/current or the rated pressure.
 PRESSURE TRANSDUCERS RECOMMENDED EXTERNAL CIRCUIT
考回路

■ RECOMMENDED EXTERNAL CIRCUIT

● 1 〜 5 V Output 参考回路 Typical circuit
Vref

+ D1 4.3 k
A1 V+(24 V )
_

+ 200 k 200 k
P-2000 6 2 _ A2
_
4 1 VR2 20 k
A4 OUT
VR1 2k 20 k +
200 k (1~5 V )
_ Vref
5 3
200 k + A3 200 k 1.5 k
1.6 k 200 k COM.
1k

P-8100/8300 参考回路A1~4: LM324 ※ D1 :LM385-2.5

※ In case of being required the improvement of accuracy, high accuracy amp. such as LT1014 is recommended

● 0 〜 1 V Output 参考回路 Typical circuit

+ 15 V
R2 2R3
Av = (1+ )
10 k R1 R4

+ + R2
IN +
– – R3 R1
–
OUT – R4
LM385 OUT+ R1 OUT
– 2.5
+ (0 ~ 1 V)
IN – – R3
R2
1.6 k +

10 k 10 k –
5k
200 +
10 k
– 15 V
 PRESSURE SWITCHES TYPICAL CIRCUIT CONNECTION
ｯﾁ代表的接続方法
■ TYPICAL CIRCUIT CONNECTION
● Connection with a small size relay or a solenoid ● Connection with TTL or CMOS
Practically the switch can directly drive a small size, 1 W Due to the employment of the open collector configuration,
class, relay or a similar wattage solenoid at 24 V. Back a pull-up resistor is required.
voltage protection must be prepared.

Pressure Switch 24V

Red
Pressure Switch D
V+ 5V

R
OUT White Relay White
OUT

COM Black
COM Black COM
D ： Back voltage protection circuit
R ： 4.7 kΩ (TTL)
20 kΩ (C-MOS)

● Connection with a sequence controller ● Load current

The switch output can be directly connected to the non- A lamp load or like that may cause excessive current flow
contact input terminal of the sequence controller. The switch and requires the proper preventive measure.
can make use of the sensor power supply from the
sequence controller.

Pressure Switch Sequencer Pressure Switch

Red 24V
V+ Red DC OUT V+
OUT White IN I

OUT White
COM Black Common

COM Black 1/10 I