The pressure range is the most complicated and confusing specification parameters to define for a pressure sensor.
Pressure Range
Can you have a minus 20 psi gauge vacuum measurement range
Is it possible to have a vacuum pressure measurement device with a -20 to +50 psi gauge pressure range, since I’ve never seen a pressure instrument with a range greater than -15 psi?
Output signal orientation for a negative gauge pressure range
Since a negative pressure range works backwards to a positive gauge or an absolute pressure range, and that zero pressure corresponds to a full scale measurement, it has led to the use of both a forward and reverse output signal to measure suction or vacuum pressure in relation to ambient atmospheric air pressure.
Measuring negative pressure using a positive differential pressure range
How can you use a differential pressure measurement device to measure a negative pressure if it has been factory configured to measure a positive pressure range without making any adjustments to the electronics or the signal output?
What does negative and positive gauge pressure mean
You may not be aware but nearly every pressure measurement device you are using has a positive or negative gauge reference.
Can you measure vacuum using a gauge pressure range
The most common type of pressure range for pressure measurement instrumentation is one which has a gauge reference. So if you want to measure vacuum pressure, it would be convenient to use a gauge pressure device which is the most widely available pressure range format.
What is the difference between vacuum and absolute pressure
Often you will see a measurement of vacuum pressure described as an absolute pressure reading, so is there any difference between the two?
Determine range of pressure gauge needed to measure force generated by hydraulic press
Work out what pressure gauge is needed based on the bore size of the cylinder and the maximum force generated by a press.
350 bar, 5000 psi Range 0-10 V, 0-5 V, 1-5 V Output Pressure Sensors
0…350 bar or 0…5000 psi pressure range, 0…10 V, 0…5 V, or 1…5 V output signal pressure sensors.
250 bar, 3500 psi Range 0-10 V, 0-5 V, 1-5 V Output Pressure Sensors
0…250 bar or 0…3500 psi pressure range, 0…10 V, 0…5 V, or 1…5 V output signal pressure sensors.
160 bar, 2500 psi Range 0-10 V, 0-5 V, 1-5 V Output Pressure Sensors
0…160 bar or 0…2500 psi pressure range, 0…10 V, 0…5 V, or 1…5 V output signal pressure sensors.
35 bar, 500 psi Range 0-10 V, 0-5 V, 1-5 V Output Pressure Sensors
0…35 bar or 0…500 psi pressure range, 0…10 V, 0…5 V, or 1…5 V output signal pressure sensors.
25 bar, 350 psi Range 0-10 V, 0-5 V, 1-5 V Output Pressure Sensors
0…25 bar or 0…350 psi pressure range, 0…10 V, 0…5 V, or 1…5 V output signal pressure sensors.
16 bar, 250 psi Range 0-10 V, 0-5 V, 1-5 V Output Pressure Sensors
0…16 bar or 0…250 psi pressure range, 0…10 V, 0…5 V, or 1…5 V output signal pressure sensors.
3.5 bar, 50 psi Range 0-10 V, 0-5 V, 1-5 V Output Pressure Sensors
0…3.5 bar or 0…50 psi pressure range, 0…10 V, 0…5 V, or 1…5 V output signal pressure sensors.
2.5 bar, 35 psi Range 0-10 V, 0-5 V, 1-5 V Output Pressure Sensors
0…2.5 bar or 0…35 psi pressure range, 0…10 V, 0…5 V, or 1…5 V output signal pressure sensors.
350 mbar, 5 psi Range 0-10 V, 0-5 V, 1-5 V Output Pressure Sensors
0…350 mbar or 0…5 psi pressure range, 0…10 V, 0…5 V, or 1…5 V output signal pressure sensors.
250 mbar, 4 psi Range 0-10 V, 0-5 V, 1-5 V Output Pressure Sensors
0…250 mbar or 0…4 psi pressure range, 0…10 V, 0…5 V, or 1…5 V output signal pressure sensors.
150 mbar, 2 psi Range 0-10 V, 0-5 V, 1-5 V Output Pressure Sensors
0…150 mbar or 0…2 psi pressure range, 0…10 V, 0…5 V, or 1…5 V output signal pressure sensors.
25 mbar, 10 inH2O Range 0-10 V, 0-5 V, 1-5 V Output Pressure Sensors
0…25 mbar or 0…10 inH2O pressure range, 0…10 V, 0…5 V, or 1…5 V output signal pressure sensors.
15 mbar, 6 inH2O Range 0-10 V, 0-5 V, 1-5 V Output Pressure Sensors
0…15 mbar or 0…6 inH2O pressure range, 0…10 V, 0…5 V, or 1…5 V output signal pressure sensors.
7.5 mbar, 3 inH2O Range 0-10 V, 0-5 V, 1-5 V Output Pressure Sensors
0…7.5 mbar or 0…3 inH2O pressure range, 0…10 V, 0…5 V, or 1…5 V output signal pressure sensors.
2.5 mbar, 1 inH2O Range 0-10 V, 0-5 V, 1-5 V Output Pressure Sensors
0…2.5 mbar or 0…1 inH2O pressure range, 0…10 V, 0…5 V, or 1…5 V output signal pressure sensors.
90 mbar, 36 inH2O Range 0-10 V, 0-5 V, 1-5 V Output Pressure Sensors
0…90 mbar or 0…36 inH2O pressure range, 0…10 V, 0…5 V, or 1…5 V output signal pressure sensors.
80 mbar, 32 inH2O Range 0-10 V, 0-5 V, 1-5 V Output Pressure Sensors
0…80 mbar or 0…32 inH2O pressure range, 0…10 V, 0…5 V, or 1…5 V output signal pressure sensors.
70 mbar, 28 inH2O Range 0-10 V, 0-5 V, 1-5 V Output Pressure Sensors
0…70 mbar or 0…28 inH2O pressure range, 0…10 V, 0…5 V, or 1…5 V output signal pressure sensors.
60 mbar, 24 inH2O Range 0-10 V, 0-5 V, 1-5 V Output Pressure Sensors
0…60 mbar or 0…24 inH2O pressure range, 0…10 V, 0…5 V, or 1…5 V output signal pressure sensors.
50 mbar, 20 inH2O Range 0-10 V, 0-5 V, 1-5 V Output Pressure Sensors
0…50 mbar or 0…20 inH2O pressure range, 0…10 V, 0…5 V, or 1…5 V output signal pressure sensors.
40 mbar, 16 inH2O Range 0-10 V, 0-5 V, 1-5 V Output Pressure Sensors
0…40 mbar or 0…16 inH2O pressure range, 0…10 V, 0…5 V, or 1…5 V output signal pressure sensors.
30 mbar, 12 inH2O Range 0-10 V, 0-5 V, 1-5 V Output Pressure Sensors
0…30 mbar or 0…12 inH2O pressure range, 0…10 V, 0…5 V, or 1…5 V output signal pressure sensors.
20 mbar, 8 inH2O Range 0-10 V, 0-5 V, 1-5 V Output Pressure Sensors
0…20 mbar or 0…8 inH2O pressure range, 0…10 V, 0…5 V, or 1…5 V output signal pressure sensors.
10 mbar, 4 inH2O Range 0-10 V, 0-5 V, 1-5 V Output Pressure Sensors
0…10 mbar or 0…4 inH2O pressure range, 0…10 V, 0…5 V, or 1…5 V output signal pressure sensors.
9 mbar, 3.6 inH2O Range 0-10 V, 0-5 V, 1-5 V Output Pressure Sensors
0…9 mbar or 0…3.6 inH2O pressure range, 0…10 V, 0…5 V, or 1…5 V output signal pressure sensors.
8 mbar, 3.2 inH2O Range 0-10 V, 0-5 V, 1-5 V Output Pressure Sensors
0…8 mbar or 0…3.2 inH2O pressure range, 0…10 V, 0…5 V, or 1…5 V output signal pressure sensors.
7 mbar, 2.8 inH2O Range 0-10 V, 0-5 V, 1-5 V Output Pressure Sensors
0…7 mbar or 0…2.8 inH2O pressure range, 0…10 V, 0…5 V, or 1…5 V output signal pressure sensors.
6 mbar, 2.4 inH2O Range 0-10 V, 0-5 V, 1-5 V Output Pressure Sensors
0…6 mbar or 0…2.4 inH2O pressure range, 0…10 V, 0…5 V, or 1…5 V output signal pressure sensors.
5 mbar, 2 inH2O Range 0-10 V, 0-5 V, 1-5 V Output Pressure Sensors
0…5 mbar or 0…2 inH2O pressure range, 0…10 V, 0…5 V, or 1…5 V output signal pressure sensors.
4 mbar, 1.6 inH2O Range 0-10 V, 0-5 V, 1-5 V Output Pressure Sensors
0…4 mbar or 0…1.6 inH2O pressure range, 0…10 V, 0…5 V, or 1…5 V output signal pressure sensors.
3 mbar, 1.2 inH2O Range 0-10 V, 0-5 V, 1-5 V Output Pressure Sensors
0…3 mbar or 0…1.2 inH2O pressure range, 0…10 V, 0…5 V, or 1…5 V output signal pressure sensors.
2 mbar, 0.8 inH2O Range 0-10 V, 0-5 V, 1-5 V Output Pressure Sensors
0…2 mbar or 0…0.8 inH2O pressure range, 0…10 V, 0…5 V, or 1…5 V output signal pressure sensors.
1 mbar, 0.4 inH2O Range 0-10 V, 0-5 V, 1-5 V Output Pressure Sensors
0…1 mbar or 0…0.4 inH2O pressure range, 0…10 V, 0…5 V, or 1…5 V output signal pressure sensors.
250 bar, 3500 psi, 250 kg/cm2, 25 MPa Range 4-20 mA Output Pressure Sensors
0…250 bar, 0…3500 psi, 0…250 kg/cm2, or 0…25 MPa pressure range, 4…20 mA output signal pressure sensors.
160 bar, 2500 psi, 160 kg/cm2, 16 MPa Range 4-20 mA Output Pressure Sensors
0…160 bar, 0…2500 psi, 0…160 kg/cm2, or 0…16 MPa pressure range, 4…20 mA output signal pressure sensors.
35 bar, 500 psi, 35 kg/cm2, 3.5 MPa Range 4-20 mA Output Pressure Sensors
0…35 bar, 0…500 psi, 0…35 kg/cm2, or 0…3.5 MPa pressure range, 4…20 mA output signal pressure sensors.
25 bar, 350 psi, 25 kg/cm2, 2.5 MPa Range 4-20 mA Output Pressure Sensors
0…25 bar, 0…350 psi, 0…25 kg/cm2, or 0…2.5 MPa pressure range, 4…20 mA output signal pressure sensors.
16 bar, 250 psi, 16 kg/cm2, 1.6 MPa Range 4-20 mA Output Pressure Sensors
0…16 bar, 0…250 psi, 0…16 kg/cm2, or 0…1.6 MPa pressure range, 4…20 mA output signal pressure sensors.
3.5 bar, 50 psi, 3.5 kg/cm2, 350 kPa Range 4-20 mA Output Pressure Sensors
0…3.5 bar, 0…50 psi, 0…3.5 kg/cm2, or 0…350 kPa pressure range, 4…20 mA output signal pressure sensors.
2.5 bar, 35 psi, 2.5 kg/cm2, 250 kPa Range 4-20 mA Output Pressure Sensors
0…2.5 bar, 0…35 psi, 0…2.5 kg/cm2, or 0…250 kPa pressure range, 4…20 mA output signal pressure sensors.
350 mbar, 5 psi, 140 inH2O, 35 kPa Range 4-20 mA Output Pressure Sensors
0…350 mbar, 0…5 psi, 0…140 inH2O, or 0…35 kPa pressure range, 4…20 mA output signal pressure sensors.
250 mbar, 4 psi, 100 inH2O, 25 kPa Range 4-20 mA Output Pressure Sensors
0…250 mbar, 0…4 psi, 0…100 inH2O, or 0…25 kPa pressure range, 4…20 mA output signal pressure sensors.
150 mbar, 2 psi, 60 inH2O, 15 kPa Range 4-20 mA Output Pressure Sensors
0…150 mbar, 0…2 psi, 0…60 inH2O, or 0…15 kPa pressure range, 4…20 mA output signal pressure sensors.
25 mbar, 10 inH2O, 2500 Pa, 6 oz/in2 Range 4-20 mA Output Pressure Sensors
0…25 mbar, 0…10 inH2O, 0…2500 Pa, or 0…6 oz/in2 pressure range, 4…20 mA output signal pressure sensors.
15 mbar, 6 inH2O, 1500 Pa, 3.5 oz/in2 Range 4-20 mA Output Pressure Sensors
0…15 mbar, 0…6 inH2O, 0…1500 Pa, or 0…3.5 oz/in2 pressure range, 4…20 mA output signal pressure sensors.
7.5 mbar, 3 inH2O, 750 Pa, 1.7 oz/in2 Range 4-20 mA Output Pressure Sensors
0…7.5 mbar, 0…3 inH2O, 0…750 Pa, or 0…1.7 oz/in2 pressure range, 4…20 mA output signal pressure sensors.
2.5 mbar, 1 inH2O, 250 Pa, 0.6 oz/in2 Range 4-20 mA Output Pressure Sensors
0…2.5 mbar, 0…1 inH2O, 0…250 Pa, or 0…0.6 oz/in2 pressure range, 4…20 mA output signal pressure sensors.
90 mbar, 36 inH2O, 9000 Pa, 1.3 psi Range 4-20 mA Output Pressure Sensors
0…90 mbar, 0…36 inH2O, 0…9000 Pa, or 0…1.3 psi pressure range, 4…20 mA output signal pressure sensors.
80 mbar, 32 inH2O, 8000 Pa, 1.2 psi Range 4-20 mA Output Pressure Sensors
0…80 mbar, 0…32 inH2O, 0…8000 Pa, or 0…1.2 psi pressure range, 4…20 mA output signal pressure sensors.
70 mbar, 28 inH2O, 7000 Pa, 1 psi Range 4-20 mA Output Pressure Sensors
0…70 mbar, 0…28 inH2O, 0…7000 Pa, or 0…1 psi pressure range, 4…20 mA output signal pressure sensors.
60 mbar, 24 inH2O, 6000 Pa, 0.9 psi Range 4-20 mA Output Pressure Sensors
0…60 mbar, 0…24 inH2O, 0…6000 Pa, or 0…0.9 psi pressure range, 4…20 mA output signal pressure sensors.
50 mbar, 20 inH2O, 5000 Pa, 0.75 psi Range 4-20 mA Output Pressure Sensors
0…50 mbar, 0…20 inH2O, 0…5000 Pa, or 0…0.75 psi pressure range, 4…20 mA output signal pressure sensors.
40 mbar, 16 inH2O, 4000 Pa, 0.6 psi Range 4-20 mA Output Pressure Sensors
0…40 mbar, 0…16 inH2O, 0…4000 Pa, or 0…0.6 psi pressure range, 4…20 mA output signal pressure sensors.
30 mbar, 12 inH2O, 3000 Pa, 0.45 psi Range 4-20 mA Output Pressure Sensors
0…30 mbar, 0…12 inH2O, 0…3000 Pa, or 0…0.45 psi pressure range, 4…20 mA output signal pressure sensors.
20 mbar, 8 inH2O, 2000 Pa, 0.3 psi Range 4-20 mA Output Pressure Sensors
0…20 mbar, 0…8 inH2O, 0…2000 Pa, or 0…0.3 psi pressure range, 4…20 mA output signal pressure sensors.
10 mbar, 4 inH2O, 1000 Pa, 2.3 oz/in2 Range 4-20 mA Output Pressure Sensors
0…10 mbar, 0…4 inH2O, 0…1000 Pa, or 0…2.3 oz/in2 pressure range, 4…20 mA output signal pressure sensors.
9 mbar, 3.6 inH2O, 900 Pa, 2.1 oz/in2 Range 4-20 mA Output Pressure Sensors
0…9 mbar, 0…3.6 inH2O, 0…900 Pa, or 0…2.1 oz/in2 pressure range, 4…20 mA output signal pressure sensors.
8 mbar, 3.2 inH2O, 800 Pa, 1.9 oz/in2 Range 4-20 mA Output Pressure Sensors
0…8 mbar, 0…3.2 inH2O, 0…800 Pa, or 0…1.9 oz/in2 pressure range, 4…20 mA output signal pressure sensors.
7 mbar, 2.8 inH2O, 700 Pa, 1.6 oz/in2 Range 4-20 mA Output Pressure Sensors
0…7 mbar, 0…2.8 inH2O, 0…700 Pa, or 0…1.6 oz/in2 pressure range, 4…20 mA output signal pressure sensors.
6 mbar, 2.4 inH2O, 600 Pa, 1.4 oz/in2 Range 4-20 mA Output Pressure Sensors
0…6 mbar, 0…2.4 inH2O, 0…600 Pa, or 0…1.4 oz/in2 pressure range, 4…20 mA output signal pressure sensors.
5 mbar, 2 inH2O, 500 Pa, 1.2 oz/in2 Range 4-20 mA Output Pressure Sensors
0…5 mbar, 0…2 inH2O, 0…500 Pa, or 0…1.2 oz/in2 pressure range, 4…20 mA output signal pressure sensors.
4 mbar, 1.6 inH2O, 400 Pa, 0.9 oz/in2 Range 4-20 mA Output Pressure Sensors
0…4 mbar, 0…1.6 inH2O, 0…400 Pa, or 0…0.9 oz/in2 pressure range, 4…20 mA output signal pressure sensors.
3 mbar, 1.2 inH2O, 300 Pa, 0.7 oz/in2 Range 4-20 mA Output Pressure Sensors
0…3 mbar, 0…1.2 inH2O, 0…300 Pa, or 0…0.7 oz/in2 pressure range, 4…20 mA output signal pressure sensors.
2 mbar, 0.8 inH2O, 200 Pa, 0.5 oz/in2 Range 4-20 mA Output Pressure Sensors
0…2 mbar, 0…0.8 inH2O, 0…200 Pa, or 0…0.5 oz/in2 pressure range, 4…20 mA output signal pressure sensors.
1 mbar, 0.4 inH2O, 100 Pa, 0.25 oz/in2 Range 4-20 mA Output Pressure Sensors
0…1 mbar, 0…0.4 inH2O, 0…100 Pa, or 0…0.25 oz/in2 pressure range, 4…20 mA output signal pressure sensors.
700 bar, 10000 psi Range 0-10 V, 0-5 V, 1-5 V Output Pressure Sensors
0…700 bar or 0…10000 psi pressure range, 0…10 V, 0…5 V, or 1…5 V output signal pressure sensors.
600 bar, 9000 psi Range 0-10 V, 0-5 V, 1-5 V Output Pressure Sensors
0…600 bar or 0…9000 psi pressure range, 0…10 V, 0…5 V, or 1…5 V output signal pressure sensors.
500 bar, 7500 psi Range 0-10 V, 0-5 V, 1-5 V Output Pressure Sensors
0…500 bar or 0…7500 psi pressure range, 0…10 V, 0…5 V, or 1…5 V output signal pressure sensors.
400 bar, 6000 psi Range 0-10 V, 0-5 V, 1-5 V Output Pressure Sensors
0…400 bar or 0…6000 psi pressure range, 0…10 V, 0…5 V, or 1…5 V output signal pressure sensors.
300 bar, 4500 psi Range 0-10 V, 0-5 V, 1-5 V Output Pressure Sensors
0…300 bar or 0…4500 psi pressure range, 0…10 V, 0…5 V, or 1…5 V output signal pressure sensors.
200 bar, 3000 psi Range 0-10 V, 0-5 V, 1-5 V Output Pressure Sensors
0…200 bar or 0…3000 psi pressure range, 0…10 V, 0…5 V, or 1…5 V output signal pressure sensors.
100 bar, 1500 psi Range 0-10 V, 0-5 V, 1-5 V Output Pressure Sensors
0…100 bar or 0…1500 psi pressure range, 0…10 V, 0…5 V, or 1…5 V output signal pressure sensors.
900 mbar, 13 psi Range 0-10 V, 0-5 V, 1-5 V Output Pressure Sensors
0…900 mbar or 0…13 psi pressure range, 0…10 V, 0…5 V, or 1…5 V output signal pressure sensors.
800 mbar, 12 psi Range 0-10 V, 0-5 V, 1-5 V Output Pressure Sensors
0…800 mbar or 0…12 psi pressure range, 0…10 V, 0…5 V, or 1…5 V output signal pressure sensors.
700 mbar, 10 psi Range 0-10 V, 0-5 V, 1-5 V Output Pressure Sensors
0…700 mbar or 0…10 psi pressure range, 0…10 V, 0…5 V, or 1…5 V output signal pressure sensors.
600 mbar, 9 psi Range 0-10 V, 0-5 V, 1-5 V Output Pressure Sensors
0…600 mbar or 0…9 psi pressure range, 0…10 V, 0…5 V, or 1…5 V output signal pressure sensors.
500 mbar, 7.5 psi Range 0-10 V, 0-5 V, 1-5 V Output Pressure Sensors
0…500 mbar or 0…7.5 psi pressure range, 0…10 V, 0…5 V, or 1…5 V output signal pressure sensors.
400 mbar, 6 psi Range 0-10 V, 0-5 V, 1-5 V Output Pressure Sensors
0…400 mbar or 0…6 psi pressure range, 0…10 V, 0…5 V, or 1…5 V output signal pressure sensors.
300 mbar, 4.5 psi Range 0-10 V, 0-5 V, 1-5 V Output Pressure Sensors
0…300 mbar or 0…4.5 psi pressure range, 0…10 V, 0…5 V, or 1…5 V output signal pressure sensors.
200 mbar, 3 psi Range 0-10 V, 0-5 V, 1-5 V Output Pressure Sensors
0…200 mbar or 0…3 psi pressure range, 0…10 V, 0…5 V, or 1…5 V output signal pressure sensors.
100 mbar, 1.5 psi Range 0-10 V, 0-5 V, 1-5 V Output Pressure Sensors
0…100 mbar or 0…1.5 psi pressure range, 0…10 V, 0…5 V, or 1…5 V output signal pressure sensors.
9 bar, 130 psi Range 0-10 V, 0-5 V, 1-5 V Output Pressure Sensors
0…9 bar or 0…130 psi pressure range, 0…10 V, 0…5 V, or 1…5 V output signal pressure sensors.
8 bar, 120 psi Range 0-10 V, 0-5 V, 1-5 V Output Pressure Sensors
0…8 bar or 0…120 psi pressure range, 0…10 V, 0…5 V, or 1…5 V output signal pressure sensors.
7 bar, 100 psi Range 0-10 V, 0-5 V, 1-5 V Output Pressure Sensors
0…7 bar or 0…100 psi pressure range, 0…10 V, 0…5 V, or 1…5 V output signal pressure sensors.
6 bar, 90 psi Range 0-10 V, 0-5 V, 1-5 V Output Pressure Sensors
0…6 bar or 0…90 psi pressure range, 0…10 V, 0…5 V, or 1…5 V output signal pressure sensors.
5 bar, 75 psi Range 0-10 V, 0-5 V, 1-5 V Output Pressure Sensors
0…5 bar or 0…75 psi pressure range, 0…10 V, 0…5 V, or 1…5 V output signal pressure sensors.
4 bar, 60 psi Range 0-10 V, 0-5 V, 1-5 V Output Pressure Sensors
0…4 bar or 0…60 psi pressure range, 0…10 V, 0…5 V, or 1…5 V output signal pressure sensors.
3 bar, 45 psi Range 0-10 V, 0-5 V, 1-5 V Output Pressure Sensors
0…3 bar or 0…45 psi pressure range, 0…10 V, 0…5 V, or 1…5 V output signal pressure sensors.
2 bar, 30 psi Range 0-10 V, 0-5 V, 1-5 V Output Pressure Sensors
0…2 bar or 0…30 psi pressure range, 0…10 V, 0…5 V, or 1…5 V output signal pressure sensors
1 bar, 15 psi Range 0-10 V, 0-5 V, 1-5 V Output Pressure Sensors
0…1 bar or 0…15 psi pressure range, 0…10 V, 0…5 V, or 1…5 V output signal pressure sensors.
90 bar, 1300 psi Range 0-10 V, 0-5 V, 1-5 V Output Pressure Sensors
0…90 bar or 0…1300 psi pressure range, 0…10 V, 0…5 V, or 1…5 V output signal pressure sensors.
80 bar, 1200 psi Range 0-10 V, 0-5 V, 1-5 V Output Pressure Sensors
0…80 bar or 0…1200 psi pressure range, 0…10 V, 0…5 V, or 1…5 V output signal pressure sensors.