PX140 Series
Pressure Transducers
INSTRUCTION
SHEET
M0258/1105
The OMEGA @ PX140 Series pressure transducers are solid state piezoresistive devices ideally suited to applications requiring exact measurement of pressure where the benefits of repeatability, low hysteresis, and long term stability are important. The PX140 series offers state-of-the-art benefits of a hybrid IC device, including compactness, ruggedness and reliability. Computer controlled laser trimming provides close control of important transducer parameters at a lower total cost and higher performance than can be achieved with discrete circuitry.
Circuitry to provide temperature compensation is an integral part of the device and is optimized on each unit as part of the calibration procedure. Null and full scale output are similarly controlled. No adjustment or recalibration by the user is required.
Three types of PX140 pressure transducers are available to measure positive pressures.
Differential and gage pressure types measure pressure over five ranges
(0-1, 0-2, 0-5, 0-15, and 0-30 psi). For vacuum measurement three negative gage pressure ranges are available (-1 to 0, -5 to 0, and -15 to
0 psi) Absolute types are available in two ranges (0-15, 0-30, psi).
Two types are available to measure both positive and negative pressures. Differential and gage types measure in four ranges ±1.0,
±2.5, ±5.0, ±15 psi).
PX140 pressure transducers perform in industrial, consumer, military, medical and automotive environments. The heart of each device is a 0.100" square silicon sensor chip.
The sensing diaphragm with implanted resistors is an integral part of the chip. Pressure applied on the diaphragm causes it to flex and the resistance to change, resulting in an output voltage proportional to pressure. Because of the unique construction, this output is very predictable, providing an ideal sensor element for OMEGA pressure transducers.
The circuitry is contained in a thermoplastic housing. The .010" x
.020" printed circuit board terminals exit on opposite side from the ports.
SOLDERING
Limit soldering to 315°C (600°F) maximum, with 10 seconds maximum duration.
CLEANING
Select proper cleaning fluids, based on contaminants to be removed.
OMEGA recommends alcohols or fluorinated solvents.
WARNING!
READ BEFORE INSTALLATION
Fluid hammer and surges can destroy any pressure transducer and must always be avoided. A pressure snubber should be installed to eliminate the damaging hammer effects.
Fluid hammer occurs when a liquid flow is suddenly stopped, as with quick closing solenoid valves. Surges occur when flow is suddenly begun, as when a pump is turned on at full power or a valve is quickly opened.
Liquid surges are particularly damaging to pressure transducers if the pipe is originally empty. To avoid damaging surges, fluid lines should remain full (if possible), pumps should be brought up to power slowly, and valves opened slowly. To avoid damage from both fluid hammer and surges, a surge chamber should be installed, and a pressure snubber should be installed on every transducer.
Symptoms of fluid hammer and surge’s damaging effects: a) Pressure transducer exhibits an output at zero pressure (large zero offset). If zero offset is less than 10% FS, user can usually re-zero meter, install proper snubber and continue monitoring pressures.
b) Pressure transducer output remains constant regardless of pressure.
c) In severe cases, there will be no output.
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FEATURES
• PCB terminals on opposite side from the ports.
• Fully signal conditioned
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ISO 9001 Certified
Canada:
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It is the policy of OMEGA Engineering, Inc. to comply with all worldwide safety and EMC/EMI regulations that apply. OMEGA is constantly pursuing certification of its products to the European New Approach Directives. OMEGA will add the CE mark to every appropriate device upon certification.
The information contained in this document is believed to be correct, but OMEGA accepts no liability for any errors it contains, and reserves the right to alter specifications without notice. WARN-
ING: These products are not designed for use in, and should not be used for, human applications.
WARRANTY/DISCLAIMER
OMEGA ENGINEERING, INC. warrants this unit to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 13 months from date of purchase.
OMEGA’s WARRANTY adds an additional one (1) month grace period to the normal one (1) year product warranty to cover handling and shipping time. This ensures that OMEGA’s customers receive maximum coverage on each product.
If the unit malfunctions, it must be returned to the factory for evaluation. OMEGA’s Customer Service Department will issue an Authorized Return (AR) number immediately upon phone or written request. Upon examination by OMEGA, if the unit is found to be defective, it will be repaired or replaced at no charge. OMEGA’s WARRANTY does not apply to defects resulting from any action of the purchaser, including but not limited to mishandling, improper interfacing, operation outside of design limits, improper repair, or unauthorized modification. This WARRANTY is VOID if the unit shows evidence of having been tampered with or shows evidence of having been damaged as a result of excessive corrosion; or current, heat, moisture or vibration; improper specification; misapplication; misuse or other operating conditions outside of OMEGA’s control. Components in which wear is not warranted, include but are not limited to contact points, fuses, and triacs.
OMEGA is pleased to offer suggestions on the use of its various products. However, OMEGA neither assumes responsibility for any omissions or errors nor assumes liability for any damages that result from the use of its products in accordance with information provided by
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RANTY/ DISCLAIMER language, and, additionally, purchaser will indemnify OMEGA and hold OMEGA harmless from any liability or damage whatsoever arising out of the use of the Product(s) in such a manner.
RETURN REQUESTS / INQUIRIES
Direct all warranty and repair requests/inquiries to the OMEGA Customer Service Department. BEFORE RETURNING ANY PRODUCT(S) TO
OMEGA, PURCHASER MUST OBTAIN AN AUTHORIZED RETURN (AR) NUMBER FROM OMEGA’S CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT (IN ORDER
TO AVOID PROCESSING DELAYS). The assigned AR number should then be marked on the outside of the return package and on any correspondence.
The purchaser is responsible for shipping charges, freight, insurance and proper packaging to prevent breakage in transit.
FOR WARRANTY RETURNS, please have the following information available BEFORE contacting OMEGA:
1. Purchase Order number under which the product was PURCHASED,
2. Model and serial number of the product under warranty, and
3. Repair instructions and/or specific problems relative to the product.
FOR NON-WARRANTY REPAIRS, consult OMEGA for current repair charges.
Have the following information available BEFORE contacting OMEGA:
1. Purchase Order number to cover the COST of the repair,
2. Model and serial number of the product, and
3. Repair instructions and/or specific problems relative to the product.
OMEGA’s policy is to make running changes, not model changes, whenever an improvement is possible. This affords our customers the latest in technology and engineering. OMEGA is a registered trademark of OMEGA ENGINEERING, INC.
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