We offer gauge pressure, absolute pressure and differential transducers. Additionally, we can design the pressure transducer to your specifications at friendly price ranges. Due to their accuracy, reliability, and compact design, MicroSensor pressure transducers can function reliably and for extended periods in a wide range of environments, from mild temperatures to highly high ones. So, let’s look at some of MicroSensor’s pressure transducers to understand what makes for a quality transducer.
How do MicroSensor Pressure Transducers Work?
When pressure is applied to a pressure transducer, an electric signal is generated. Strain gauges are used in pressure transducers to measure the pressure being applied to them. As the strain gauges bend, the voltage they create shifts.
Variation in voltage is used to calculate pressure. Control units, alarms, and other components of closed-loop systems use the electrical signal, which may be digital or analog. Pressure transducers are incorporated into various household and industrial systems for precise pressure readings. Both pressure sensors and pressure transmitters fall within this category.
More sophisticated pressure transducers are also available, with piezoresistive sensors in place of strain gauges. While choosing a pressure transducer, it is essential to consider the required operating range, the operating environment, and the level of accuracy.
How Are MicroSensor Pressure Transducers?
Highly Accurate
Accuracy is an essential quality of a pressure transducer. It indicates how accurately the pressure was measured. The level of accuracy importance depends on the intended use of the measurement obtained from the transmitter. Our pressure transducers guarantee that the reading you get is accurate. Depending on the pressure range of the transducer, MicroSensor pressure transducers will provide an accuracy value.
Compact and Lightweight
A pressure transducer’s internal cables and circuitry must be fastened appropriately to ensure that it survives shock, vibration, and rough handling. Most manufacturers won’t provide this information, yet it significantly impacts performance efficiency in a harsh environment.
To protect our electronics from vibration, we use only high-quality soldering techniques and fasten down anything that could come loose during a disturbance. Our compact and lightweight circuit boards ensure the transducer is durable.
Offer Media Compatibility
Transducers’ wetted surfaces must be suitable for the media, including braking fluid, motor oil, seawater refrigerants, hydraulic fluids, tap water, oxygen, nitrogen, and compressed air，etc. Media such as hydrogen, ammonia-ionized acids, salt water, and jet fuel require extra care. The media compatibility should extend to the diaphragm, fittings, and welds. Our product datasheets cover most of your questions, but we also offer technical help. We minimize the instances in which corrosion is a concern by providing the appropriate material for the intended uses.
Manufactured from Durable Materials
An effective transducer will be built from materials ideal for the intended application. Stainless steel and polycarbonate blends are reliable materials from which our pressure transducers are manufactured.
MicroSensor transducers are manufactured using robust technology processes, and we design our models considering the intended applications. We also aim to design transducers that are efficient yet cost-effective.
Long-Term Stability
In pressure transducers, drift is commonly expressed as a percentage of full scale over 12 months. It is defined by the maximum allowable variation in span values and zero values under normal operating conditions. This step is crucial since it determines compatible technologies. New technology and highly reliable manufacturing processes ensure we are at par with our customer pressure solution needs. The simple truth is that a pressure transducer’s long-term stability directly correlates to the quality of the final product.
Suitable for Any Environment
Careful consideration must be given to the transducer’s operating environment. In addition to environmental factors like temperature and humidity, ingress protection is crucial. MicroSensor pressure transducers are designed considering different working environments. Specialized tests are sometimes developed by customers for essential products, for instance, an industrial pressure transducer, when the required ingress protection is not in the products’ specification.
The best way for customers to fulfill their ingress protection needs is to contact us. It is also essential to consider the vibration the transducer can experience, especially in harsher applications like trains and fire engines. Go for a compact device if you’re limited in space. Other factors to consider during installation include placement and orientation. There’s a chance that the transducer we have run into needs like yours and can provide guidance.
Take Away
If you need help determining what type of pressure transducer would work best, feel free to contact us. A long-lasting sensor serves both our and your best interests.
