Key Features and Functional Highlights of the DS 400 Intelligent Electronic Pressure Switch
Wide Nominal Pressure Range and High Accuracy
Supports pressure measurement from 0 … 100 mbar up to 0 … 600 bar with accuracy options down to 0.25% FSO.Configurable PNP Contacts and Multiple Output Signals
Offers 1 or 2 independent PNP contacts and analogue outputs including 4-20 mA (2-wire and 3-wire) and 0-10 V voltage signals.Rotatable and Configurable Digital Display
Features a 4-digit LED display with programmable damping and update intervals for clear and customizable pressure indication.Robust Stainless Steel Construction with High Ingress Protection
Stainless steel housing and sensor with IP67 protection ensure durability and suitability for harsh industrial environments.Intrinsically Safe Versions for Hazardous Areas
Available with ATEX certification for use in gas and dust explosive atmospheres, enhancing safety in critical applications.
Technical Specifications of the BD Sensors DS 400 Intelligent Electronic Pressure Switch
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Nominal Pressure Range | 0 … 100 mbar up to 0 … 600 bar |
| Accuracy | Standard: 0.35% FSO; Option: 0.25% FSO |
| Contacts | 1 or 2 independent PNP contacts, max switching current 125 mA |
| Output Signals | 2-wire 4-20 mA, 3-wire 4-20 mA, 3-wire 0-10 V (on request) |
| Display | 4-digit, 7-segment LED, digit height 10 mm, range -1999 to +9999 |
| Response Time | < 10 ms (2-wire), < 30 ms (3-wire) |
| Ingress Protection | IP67 |
| Materials | Housing and pressure port: Stainless steel 1.4404 (316L); Diaphragm: Stainless steel 1.4435 (316L) |
| Operating Temperature Range | Medium: -40 … 125 °C; Electronics: -40 … 85 °C |
| Electrical Protection | Short-circuit and reverse polarity protection |
| Mechanical Stability | Vibration: 10 g RMS; Shock: 500 g / 1 ms |
| Weight | Approx. 400 g |
| Certifications | ATEX, IEC 60770, EMC Directive, Pressure Equipment Directive |
Suitable Applications for the DS 400 Intelligent Electronic Pressure Switch
The DS 400 is ideal for precise pressure monitoring and control in demanding industrial environments. Its robust design, high accuracy, and flexible output options make it suitable for a wide range of applications including plant and machine engineering, heating and air conditioning systems, and environmental engineering.
Suitable applications include:
- Plant and machine engineering
- Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC)
- Environmental engineering (water, sewage, recycling)
- Process control in chemical and pharmaceutical industries
- Hazardous area pressure monitoring with intrinsic safety requirements
- Industrial automation and safety systems