172 LOW DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE TRANSMITTER

The Alpha Instruments Model 172 Low Differential Pressure Transmitter is a high-performance device using a capacitive sensor for measuring minute pressure differences. It is specifically designed for low-range applications in HVAC systems, cleanrooms, and other sensitive environments.

172 LOW DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE TRANSMITTER

The core component of the Model 172 Series differential pressure sensor is a capacitive pressure sensor. This sensor, consisting of a stainless steel diaphragm and fixed electrodes, forms a capacitor whose value changes with pressure. The sensor’s carefully designed sensor element, utilizing our patented technology, and a unique detection circuit ensure excellent temperature performance and long-term stability.

The Model 172 differential pressure sensor /transmitter measures differential or gauge pressure. It features an LCD display, a zero reset button, and optional 0-5V, 0-10V, 4-20mA, and RS485 outputs. It meets IP65 protection.

The Model 172 has an accuracy of ±1.0%FS, ±0.4%FS, or ±0.25%FS at room temperature. The temperature compensation range is -10°C to 60°C, with a temperature effect of less than ±0.05%FS/°C. The Model 172 series offers excellent performance and price-performance, making it widely used in HVAC, environmental pollution control, clean engineering, smart farming, semiconductors, aerospace instrumentation, university laboratories, medical equipment, oven pressurization and furnace air pressure control, natural gas and coal gas pipeline monitoring, underground ventilation, and power plant air pressure monitoring.

Model: Mode 172
Pressure medium: air or other non-conductive gas (non-condensing)
Accuracy: ±1.0%, ±0.4%, ±0.25%
Range: Unidirectional: 0 Pa to 25000 Pa / Bidirectional: ±10 Pa to ±10000 Pa
Signal output: 4-20mA, 0-5Vdc, 0-10Vdc
Overload: Can withstand 100kPa overload in both positive and negative directions without damage

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Specifications

172 LOW DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE TRANSMITTER

Key Features:

  • 4-digit LCD display

  • One-click reset

  • IP65

  • A variety of pressure interfaces/output forms/installation methods are available

  • Asymmetric bidirectional differential pressure range is optional

  • Full protection against miswiring

  • CE compliant

  • Environmentally friendly design, compliant with RoHS standards

  • Minimum pressure range 10Pa

Performance parameters standard Specially Selected Specially Selected
Accuracy RSS* (at constant temperature) ±1.0%FS ±0.40%FS ±0.25%FS

Nonlinearity (best fit straight line)

±0.97%FS ±0.37%FS ±0.20%FS
Hysteresis ±0.20%FS ±0.10%FS ±0.10%FS
Non-repetitive ±0.10%FS ±0.10%FS ±0.10%FS
Zero/full scale deviation (%FS/°C) ±0.05%FS ±0.03%FS ±0.02%FS
Compensation range -10℃to60℃
Overload Can withstand 100kPa overload in both positive and negative directions without damage
Long-term stability <0.5%FS/YR

Preheat

Reach performance specifications within 5 seconds, warm-up drift < 0.1% FS
Installation position influence

The sensor is placed vertically during factory calibration. To ensure accuracy, the zero point should be calibrated when installed in other positions.

Environmental and mechanical parameters
Operating temperature -20℃ to 70℃
Storage temperature -30℃ to 80℃
Pressure connection 3/16″, φ8, φ6.5 pagoda-shaped brass pressure ports are optional
Electrical connections With PG-9 cable locking device, pluggable terminal blocks
Output Regulation Press and hold the zero button for 3 seconds to reset
pressure medium Air or other non-conductive gases (non-condensing)
case PC+ABS, 94V-0, IP65
weight 255g
Install Installation dimensions see Figure 1

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