The Cerabar PMC51 digital pressure transmitter with capacitive, oil-free ceramic measuring cell is typically used in process and hygienic applications for pressure, level, volume or mass measurement in liquids and gases. It guarantees high degree of system safety thanks to vacuum-proof ceramic membrane with integrated breakage detection. Quick Setup with adjustable measuring range allows simple commissioning, reduces costs and saves time. SIL2 according to IEC 61508 / IEC 61511.
Single chamber aluminum or stainless steel (316L) housing.
Process connections: Threads, flanges or hygienic connections
Process temperature: -40 to +130°C (-40 to +266°F), 150°C (302°F) for 1h
Measuring ranges: -1/0 up to +40bar (-15/0 to +600psi)
Accuracy: ±0.1%, "Platinum" ±0.075%
International explosion protection certificates, SIL, hygienic approvals, marine approvals
Benefits
Best fit for vacuum applications and applications with corrosive and abrasive media
Process safety through membrane breakage detection
Overload-resistant high purity ceramic sensor (99.9% Al2O3)
Condensation resistant also for hygienic applications
Easy menu-guided commissioning via local display, 4 to 20mA with HART, PROFIBUS PA, FOUNDATION Fieldbus
Process pressure up to SIL2, certified to IEC 61508 and IEC 61511
Available with mounted manifolds: always fit, always tested for leaks
Videos
IO-Link communication
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Smart and reliable pressure transmitter with capacitive measuring cell and ceramic process isolating diaphragm Ceraphire)
Supply voltage
4...20 mA HART 11,5...45V DC (Non Ex): Ex ia: 11,5...30V DC PROFIBUS PA: 9...32 V DC (Non Ex) FOUNDATION Fieldbus: 9...32 V DC (Non Ex)
Reference Accuracy
Standard 0.1% Platinum 0.075%
Long term stability
0.2% of URL/ year 0.4% of URL/ 5 years 0.5% of URL/ 10 years
Process temperature
-40°C...+130°C (-40°F...+266°F +150°C for 1h (+302°F for 1h)
Ambient temperature
-40°C...+85°C (-40°F...+185°F)
Measuring cell
100 mbar...40 bar (1.5 psi...600 psi) relative/ absolute
Smallest calibratable span
10 mbar (0.15 psi)
Vacuum resistance
0 mbar abs.
Max. Turn down
20:1
Max. overpressure limit
60 bar (900 psi)
Process connection
Thread: G1/2...G2, R1/2, MNPT1/2 Flange: DN25...DN80, ASME 1"...4", JIS 10K
Process connection hygienic
Tri-Clamp DIN11851 DIN11864-1 NEUMO Varivent N SMS DRD
Material process membrane
Ceramic
Material gasket
Viton, EPDM, NBR, Kalrez
Fill fluid
None, dry measuring cell
Material housing
Die-cast aluminum, AISI 316L
Communication
4...20 mA 4...20 mA HART PROFIBUS PA FOUNDATION Fieldbus IO-Link
Certificates / Approvals
ATEX, FM, CSA, CSA C/US, IEC Ex, INMETRO, NEPSI, UK Ex
Safety approvals
SIL
Design approvals
EN10204-3.1 NACE MR0175
Hygienic approvals
CoC ASME-BPE 3A, EHEDG
Marine approvals
GL/ ABS/ LR/ BV/ DNV
Drinking water approvals
NSF
Successor
PMC51B
Measuring principle
Absolute and gauge pressure
Characteristic / Application
Smart and reliable pressure transmitter, with capacitive measuring cell and ceramic process isolating diaphragm (Ceraphire)
Supply / Communication
4 ..20 mA HART: 11,5...45V DC Ex ia: 11,5...30V DC PROFIBUS PA FOUNDATION Fieldbus
Accuracy
Standard 0.1% Platinum 0.075%
Long term stability
< 0,1% of URL/ year < 0,25% of URL/ 5 years < 0,4% of URL/ 10 years
Ambient temperature
-40°C...85°C (-40°F...185°F)
Process temperature
-20°C...130°C (-4°F...266°F)
Process pressure / max. overpressure limit
60 bar (900 psi)
Pressure measuring range
100 mbar...40 bar (1.5psi...600psi)
Main wetted parts
Ceraphire Sealing Alloy C276 316L
Process connection
Threads Flanges (DIN, ASME, JIS)
Max. measurement distance
400 m (1312 ft) H2O
Communication
4...20 mA HART PROFIBUS PA FOUNDATION Fieldbus IO-Link
Certificates / Approvals
ATEX, FM, CSA C/US, IEC Ex, INMETRO, NEPSI
Safety approvals
SIL
Design approvals
EN 10204-3.1 NACE MR0175, MR0103
Hygienic approvals
3A, EHEDG CoC ASME-BPE
Marine approval
GL/ ABS/ LR/ BV/ DNV
Drinking water approvals
NSF
Options
Local display
Successor
PMC51B
Application limits
Measuring cell: ceramics If pressurized, possibly use differential pressure measurement with two pressure transmitters (electronic dp). Observe ratio head pressure : hydrostatic pressure
Cerabar M / Deltabar M / Deltapilot M, Operating Instructions
FOUNDATION Fieldbus
Operating Instruction (BA)
Italian version - 08/2024
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Active barrier, 1 channel for 4 to 20 mA, HART® transparent with 24 to 230 V AC/DC as well as active/passive input and output, optionally with SIL and Ex
Active barrier, 1 channel for 4 to 20 mA, HART® transparent with 24 to 230 V AC/DC as well as active/passive input and output, optionally with SIL and Ex