Electronic components distributor Heilind Electronics now offers a range of P51 MediaSensor pressure sensors from SSI Technologies, an Amphenol company.
Available in three pressure sensing types: absolute, vented gauge and sealed gauge.
- Absolute sensors — Absolute sensors (PSIA) measure pressure relative to a sealed chamber at a perfect vacuum, which remains unchanged regardless of ambient pressure conditions. PSIA sensors are used
Source: Heilind Electronics where vacuum or both vacuum and positive pressure measurements are needed in an application.
- Gauge sensors — Gauge sensors (PSIG) measure pressure relative to ambient pressure rather than a chamber sealed at a perfect vacuum. PSIG sensors are used for lower pressure applications where measurement in a vacuum is not required or provided.
- Sealed gauge pressure — Sealed gauge sensors (PSIS) measure pressure relative to a sealed chamber at 0 PSIG. PSIS sensors are used for higher pressure applications where measurement in a vacuum is not required or provided.
P51 series pressure sensors measure between 3 PSI and 7,500 PSI in a variety of fitting options. Applications for the P51 MediaSensor include performance automotive, compressors, generators, irrigation and pumps. They are ideal for the material handling, HVAC, industrial, automotive and agricultural industries.