SENSVISION PTC 400 – An Equivalent to the BD Sensors DMK 457
The BD Sensors DMK 457 is a ceramic pressure transmitter designed for shipbuilding, marine, and offshore applications. It is suitable for pressure measurement and hydrostatic level measurement in demanding environments, including seawater systems and ballast tanks, with nominal pressure ranges from 400 mbar to 600 bar.
The SENSVISION PTC 400 offers the same pressure range, ceramic sensor technology, corrosion-resistant material options, marine approvals, and application flexibility as the BD Sensors DMK 457, making it an ideal replacement for both new installations and existing marine systems.
The pressure transmitter DMK 457 was specifically designed for typical shipbuilding and offshore applications where reliable operation, resistance to harsh media, and compliance with marine certification requirements are essential. The SENSVISION PTC 400 is engineered to meet these same demanding requirements, providing stable, accurate, and dependable pressure measurement in marine and offshore environments.
Like the BD Sensors DMK 457, the SENSVISION PTC 400 is available with a ceramic Al₂O₃ diaphragm and an optional copper-nickel alloy pressure port and housing for seawater resistance. This makes it particularly well suited for applications such as ballast tank level measurement, seawater cooling systems, marine fluid systems, and offshore process equipment.
The SENSVISION PTC 400 holds approvals from major marine classification societies, including Lloyd’s Register, DNV, ABS, and CCS. It is also available in an Ex ia intrinsically safe version for hazardous locations involving gases and dusts.
Whether you are replacing an existing BD Sensors DMK 457 or specifying a pressure transmitter for a new shipbuilding or offshore project, the SENSVISION PTC 400 provides a dependable, cost-effective solution that delivers the same performance, certification support, and corrosion resistance expected in demanding marine applications.
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Further Information on the PTC 400
The SENSVISION PTC 400 has been engineered to provide the same fit, form, function, and performance as the BD Sensors DMK 457, making it an ideal replacement for existing marine installations and new OEM or offshore applications.
Key Features:
Nominal pressure ranges from 400 mbar to 600 bar
Hydrostatic level measurement ranges from 6 to 600 mH₂O, depending on selected pressure range
High-performance ceramic Al₂O₃ sensing diaphragm
High measurement accuracy of ≤ ±0.5% of span
Gauge and absolute pressure versions available
Standard 2-wire 4–20 mA output
High resistance to pressure cycling and long-term stability of ≤ ±0.3% of span per year
Stainless steel construction, with optional CuNi10Fe1Mn copper-nickel alloy pressure port and housing for seawater resistance
Suitable for seawater, ballast tank, cooling, fuel, oil, pneumatic, and offshore process applications
Marine certification support from Lloyd’s Register, DNV, ABS, and CCS
Optional Ex ia intrinsically safe version for gases and dusts
Suitable for oxygen applications within the specified pressure limits
Robust vibration resistance for demanding marine environments
Designed for shipbuilding, marine, and offshore installations
The SENSVISION PTC 400 is manufactured to deliver equivalent performance, reliability, marine certification support, and installation compatibility as the BD Sensors DMK 457, allowing users to transition to the SENSVISION PTC 400 with confidence while maintaining the same level of pressure measurement accuracy, durability, and seawater resistance.