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KX ATEX Intrinsically Safe SIL2 Approved Pressure Sensor

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KX ATEX Intrinsically Safe SIL2 Approved Pressure Sensor

The Gefran KX pressure sensor is ATEX approved for use with intrinsic safety barriers in hazardous areas, and is SIL 2 approved for additional safety. The KX is available in ranges from -1 to 1 bar up to 1000 bar.

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  • Product Parameters
  • Product Description
  • Product Applications
    • Propane gas supply line
  • Product Help
    • Vacuum tolerance
    • 100degC minimum temperature range
    • Maximum ambient operating temperature in hazardous area
    • Current output for -1 to +1 bar range
    • Ink pressure measurement
    • Zone 1 use
  • Related Documents
    • Specification data sheet

Product Parameters

  • Pressure Ranges: from 1 bar up to 1000 bar gauge
  • Accuracy: 0.15% FS BSL typical
  • Output Signal: 4 to 20 mA current output only
  • Electrical Connections: Plug and cable options with IP65, 66 & 67 protection rating
  • Pressure Connections: G1/4, G1/4, 1/4 NPT, or 1/2 NPT male
  • Special Feature: ATEX approved intrinsic safety II 1G EEx ia IIC T4, T5 or T6

Product Description

KX pressure transmitters have proven thick film on stainless steel technology, with totally welded metal structure without internal seals, in order to be suitable with any kind of fluid.

Also the housing is stainless steel made, with IP65 to IP67 degree of environment protection.

This transmitter is suitable for all those applications which require robustness, safety as well as high accuracy.

The KX series can be used in applications characterized by the presence of explosive atmosphere. For this reason the probes are designed and manufactured according to the ATEX 2014/34/EU Directive.

The KX is also available as a non sparking Ex nA / Ex ec approved version.

Product Applications

Propane gas supply line

Use this sensor to measure the pressure of a propane gas supply line.

  • SKU ID: s1-kx-91-29256
  • Part No: KX-E-3-F-B04U-T-V-4-2130X000X30
  • Pressure Range: 0 to 4
  • Units: bar
  • Range Type: Positive Gauge (atm to +P)
  • Output Signal: 4-20mA ATEX Intrinsic Safety, SIL2
  • Electrical Connection: Integral shielded cable (3 metre long)
  • Process Connection: G1/2 male (DIN 3852-E)
  • Temperature Class: T4 (-40…+80 degC)

Product Help

Vacuum tolerance

Can this sensor withstand a vacuum of -1bar?

Yes you can apply full vacuum to this sensor, it is a fully welded sensing element, so it will be completely leak tight and there is no oil filling behind the diaphragm which eliminates any vapour pressures forming which could cause a zero shift.

100degC minimum temperature range

Is there something we could do to increase the temperature range? We need a minimum of 100degC?

The maximum temperature will depend on whether it is process or ambient surrounding temperature. The maximum process temperature is 125degC (sensor module), and the maximum ambient temperature is 105degC (electronics) for installing in a non-hazardous area (safe area).

If you are installing in a hazardous area then the specification is limited by the maximum allowed surface temperature of the sensor which is defined by the ATEX intrinsically safe temperature class for which you can choose T4 – Tamb max = +80degC, T5 – Tamb max = +70degC, or T6 – Tamb max = +60degC depending on the gas group present.

Maximum ambient operating temperature in hazardous area

What is the maximum environmental temperature this sensor will operate in as part of an intrinsically safe installation?

The sensor electronics is designed to withstand an environmental temperature of 105ºC (221ºF), however when used in an hazardous area, the ATEX and IECEx certification defines the limits of surface temperature of the device into a range of classes from T1 to T6. In order to ensure the surface temperature is not exceeded, the ambient temperature must not exceed a specific value.  Since electrical and electronic devices all produce different levels of heat internally, the allowed ambient temperature (Tamb) will be different for one device to another.  For the KX the highest temperature class is T4 where the max ambient temperature surrounding the sensor should not exceed 90ºC (176ºF)

Current output for -1 to +1 bar range

What is the output at 4mA and 20mA for the -1 bar to 1 bar range?

The output signal will be -1 bar = 4 mA and +1 bar = 20 mA.

Ink pressure measurement

Can this sensor be used for measuring a liquid like Ink?

Ink is quite a broad category of chemicals, so we can only advise the materials in contact with the media so the user can assess whether it will be compatible with a particular Ink type.

The KX has full welded 17-4PH and AISI 430F Stainless Steel without any internal seals, however there is a captive Viton seal around the thread to seal the process connection, but this can easily be replaced by the customer with a different type of material if necessary.

Zone 1 use

Is this pressure sensor suitable for use in a zone 1 area with a barrier?

The ATEX certification marking is II 1G Ex ia IIC T4, therefore it is suitable for ATEX zone 0 and below, and must be used with a suitable intrinsically safe barrier and installed to ATEX approved standards by certified electricians or electrical contractors.

Related Documents

Specification data sheet

  • KX product data sheet

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