There is a loose convention across manufacturers for designating the type of reference that a pressure sensing device has, which can be confusing if you are unfamiliar with specifying this often overlooked but critical specification parameter.
To help identify the reference of a particular pressure range found on a product label or technical data sheet a list of abbreviated suffixes is provided below.
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Vented Gauge Reference Pressure Range
Measuring pressure with reference to atmospheric pressure, also referred to as Relative and Vented Gauge:
- g
- G
- rel
- REL
- vg
- VG
Recordable indicator and sensor up to 30000 psi for pressure test rig
KL1 Cable Junction Box for Submersible Level Transmitters
50 psi g freshwater pressure transducer with 10 Vdc output signal
Vacuum gauge to measure both absolute & negative gauge pressure
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Sealed Gauge Reference Pressure Range
Not vented to atmospheric pressure, but instead the reference is fixed to 1 bar.
- sg
- SG
Event triggered high sampling rate pressure logger
OEM water depth sensor for integrating inside a Sonde
PC logging USB interface 200 bar range portable freshwater pressure gauge
15000 psi combined pressure gauge and logger with USB interface
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Absolute Reference Pressure Range
Referenced to absolute zero pressure or a perfect vacuum
- a
- A
- abs
- ABS
RF transmission line 20 psi absolute 0-4.5Vdc output air pressure sensor
25 Ed Flame Proof Flush Diaphragm Pressure Transmitter
100psia range 0-10Vdc output signal air pressure sensor for manufacturing use
500 kPa absolute intrinsically safe pressure transmitter
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Differential Pressure Range
The difference in pressure at point B compared to the pressure at point A.
- d
- D
- diff
- DIFF
- dp
- DP
Compressor inlet air filter pressure difference sensor
PrimAtü 10 Low Cost Low Range Differential Air Pressure Transducer- 1 psi delta air pressure sensor with 0 to 10 volt output
70 bar range dp transmitter with a 450 bar overpressure rating in both directions
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On product marking labels or any document that includes a description of the pressure range, the reference type is included after the pressure unit type e.g. 15 psi abs or 15 psia.