Editor’s choice
Taking the pressure out of pressure transmitter selection
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easuring pressure is fundamental in the control of most industrial processes. As a key indicator of quality, consistency and safety, pressure needs to be measured as accurately and as
widely as possible. Many of today’s pressure transmitters on the market are highly capable devices found in a wide variety of demanding applications and industries. While offering high performance, these high specification devices often come at a premium price and require extra time to customise and deliver.
But what if your application does not require the highest specification
levels? The new ABB PxS100 range fits the bill. It provides all the features and functions you need and none of the ones you do not. Flexible and adaptable, it gives you the device you need in a fraction of the time it takes to specify, adapt and deliver a complex unit. In this article, we talk to David Bowers, product manager for
Pressure and Process Flow at ABB, about the new range and the key benefits it can offer.
Describe the PxS100 range.
The PxS100 range offers the essential features and the same accurate sensor technology you would expect from our higher-specification transmitters, at a competitive price.
Tell us more, what key benefits does it offer customers?
The PxS100 range is available in two versions. The PGS100 is for measuring gauge pressure, while the PAS100 is for absolute pressure measurements. Both are lean transmitters that have been
cleverly designed to offer all the essential features expected in a pressure transmitter, with the ability to withstand demanding environments including hazardous areas. The result is a truly versatile product that can be delivered in a fraction of the time typically associated with ordering a pressure transmitter. With a variety of customisable options, the range gives customers the opportunity to make an optimal purchase decision without having to compromise. This PxS100 range is the go-to competitive solution for most applications, and the real
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beauty is that they come with the same high- performance accuracy and range you would expect from any of the superior specification pressure transmitters. If you want to upgrade the sensor, for example, it is available blind with no display, normal display or a high-resolution display and HART. An optional high definition backlit display enables excellent readability of the reading even in dark environments.
Where can the transmitters be used?
The transmitters can be used in all sorts of applications across multiple industries. The gauge and absolute sensor variants cover five different measurement ranges spanning applications from 40mbar (16in H2O) up to 100bar (1450 psi). A compact stainless-steel housing enables all PxS100 transmitters to be used in conditions of high-humidity or high dust concentration in the air. The design has also considered the hygiene
requirements in food and beverage and pharmaceuticals applications, with a choice of ingress protection levels from IP66 to IP69K making the transmitter suitable for hygienic environments. Its robust design means it can be used in the most demanding environments including in hazardous areas.
Is it simple to set up and to use?
One of the key drivers in the development of our instruments and analysers is to make them as easy as possible to operate. For this reason, the PxS100 transmitter range uses an Easy Set Up menu which applies the same intuitive logic as a smartphone. The menu enables users to establish the main device parameters quickly and easily, significantly installation and set-up and eliminating the risk of potential errors during commissioning and operation. The same simplicity has been applied to
configuring and communicating with the transmitters. The transmitters can be ordered with 4...20 mA analogue protocol or HART digital protocol. The HART version allows an easy-set up configuration. Both the PSG100 and PAS100 are also fully compatible with asset management software such as ABB’s FIM (Field Information Manager). Enabling users to perform a range of remote access and configuration functions, ABB’s FIM tool eliminates the need to physically visit the device, which could be located in inaccessible or hazardous areas. The availability of drivers like DD, DTM and FIM further expands the configurability of the transmitters from the local
August 2020 Instrumentation Monthly
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