P1A family features a highly modular compact geometry. This modularity and extensive range of options offered by the P1A family make the advantages of Ceramic Capacitive technology in low-pressure sensing now available to the broadest spectrum of industrial applications. Besides the multiple standard configurations available, customized adaptations can also be considered.
Kavlico’s P1A Ceramic Capacitive Pressure Sensor incorporates the latest generation sensing elements with state-of-the-art ASICs. Designed to withstand harsh environments, it features superior EMI protection, outstanding shock and vibration performance, impressive longevity and lifetime performance and high quality. It is tested to parameters that match or exceed those of competing products on the market.
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| Operating Life Cycle | min. 10 million full pressure cycles over the full range |
| Vibration Resistance | IEC 60068-2-64 (RANDOM) 20 PSD |
| Shock Resistance | 100 g minimum according to DIN EN 60068-2-27 |
| Drop Test | 1 meter drop on concrete as per SAE J1455 / DIN EN 60068-2-3-1 |
| Weight | ≤ 50 grams |
| Ingress Protection | IP 65 or IP67 - depending on electrical connector |
| Medium Temperature | -30°C to + 120°C (others on request) |
| Environmental Temperature | -30°C to + 100°C (depending on internal and external seal ring capability) |
| Storage Temperature | -30°C to + 100°C (depending on internal and external seal ring capability) |
| Media | All class II fluids and gases compatible with stainless steel 304 (1.4301) and the internal and external (optional) seal ring material |
| Accuracy | ≤ 1 % of span 4 |
| Non-linearity | 0.2 % of span 4 |
| Non-repeatability | 0.1 % of span 4 |
| 1-year stability | 0.2 % of span 4 |
| Temp. Coefficients - Zero | 0.2 % of span / 10 K within temperature range 0°C to + 80°C.2 % |
| Temp. Coefficients - Span | 0.2 % of span / 10 K within temperature range 0°C to + 80°C.2 % |
| Output Signal | 4…20 mA | 0.5…4.5 VDC ratiometric | 0…5 VDC | 0…10 VDC |
| Operating Supply Signal | 9-30 VDC | 5 VDC ± 5% | 8-30 VDC | 14-30 VDC |
| Power Consumption | ≤ 600 mW | ≤ 25 mW | ≤ 600 mW | ≤ 600 mW |
| Overvoltage Protection | min. 33 VDC | min. 33 VDC | min. 33 VDC | min. 33 VDC |
| Short-circuit Proofness | not applicable | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Insulation Voltage | 500 VDC | 500 VDC | 500 VDC | 500 VDC |
| Reverse Polarity Protection | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Load | ≤ (Vsup-8 VDC)/(0.02 A) [Ω] | ≥ 4.7 kΩ | ≥ 4.7 kΩ | ≥ 4.7 kΩ |
| Response Time | ≤ 5 ms max. to 63% of full scale pressure with step change on input | |||
