Product Overview
The SX-PTCB series gauge and absolute pressure transmitter measures level, density, and pressure of
liquids, gases, or steam, and converts them into a 4–20 mA DC HART output signal. The SX-PTCB series
provides HART, Profibus PA, and RS-485 Modbus communication protocols.
Typical Measurements
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Gauge and absolute pressure measurement
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Tank and vessel level monitoring
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Density and interface measurement
Main Features
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High Accuracy ±0.075%
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Wide Measuring Range Gauge: 0.6 kPa–40 MPa; Absolute: 2kPa–3 MPa
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Excellent Long-Term Stability ±0.15% URL / 10 years
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Multiple Communication Protocols 4-20 mA HART │ RS-485 Modbus RTU │ Profibus PA
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Hazardous Area Certified ATEX — Intrinsic Safety and Flameproof
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Excellent Temperature Performance −40 to +85 °C (−40 to +185 °F) operating range
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Flexible Process Connections ½" NPT (standard); G½, M20×1.5, KF16 vacuum fitting (adapters)
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Flexible Display Options LCD / OLED / None — selectable on order
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IP67 Ingress Protection per IEC 60529
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Linear or Square Root Output 4-20 mA DC, 2-wire, loop powered
Product Application
Industries Served
| Oil & Gas |
Power Generation |
Food & Beverage |
| Petrochemical & Chemical |
Water & Wastewater |
Pharmaceutical |
| Metal Smelting |
Pulp & Paper |
Marine & Offshore |
Technical Data
| Measurement |
| Measurement Type |
Gauge (relative) pressure / Absolute pressure |
| Measuring Range Gauge |
0–0.6 kPa to 0–40 MPa; Absolute: 0–2 kPa to 0–3 MPa |
| Overload Capacity |
0.2 MPa to 50 MPa |
| Accuracy & Stability |
| Accuracy |
±0.075% reference accuracy; ±0.1% optional |
| Long-Term Stability |
±0.15% URL over 10 years |
| Power & Output |
| Power Supply |
9–36 V DC without display; 13.5–36 V DC with LCD or OLED |
| Analog Output |
4–20 mA DC, 2-wire, loop-powered; linear or square-root selectable |
| Digital Communication |
HART / RS-485 Modbus RTU / Profibus PA
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| Environmental Conditions |
| Operating Temperature |
−40 to +85°C; −20 to +65°C with LCD display |
| Storage and Transport Temperature |
−50 to +85°C |
| Ingress Protection |
IP67 per IEC 60529 |
| EMC Compatibility |
CISPR 22 / EN 55022 and IEC 61000-4 series |
| Mechanical & Materials |
| Housing Material |
Epoxy-coated aluminium alloy; 316 stainless steel optional |
| Wetted Parts Material |
316L stainless steel, gold-plated 316L stainless steel, Hastelloy C, or tantalum diaphragm |
| Compatible Media |
Liquids, gases, and steam compatible with the selected wetted materials and fill fluid |
| Pressure Connection |
½" NPT female standard; ½" NPT male; ¼-18 NPT male or female; G½ male; M20 × 1.5 male; KF16 vacuum fitting; optional heat-dissipation or pulp-process connections |
| Mounting Orientation |
Direct mounting; optional wall mounting or 2-inch pipe mounting with bracket
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| Housing & Weight |
| Housing Material |
Epoxy-coated aluminum alloy; 316 stainless steel optional |
| Approx. Weight |
1.6 kg |
Certifications & Compliance
