BD Sensors DS 401 Pressure Switch Features
Flush Ceramic Diaphragm for Challenging Media
Suitable for viscous, pasty, and contaminated media, ensuring reliable pressure measurement.Configurable Independent PNP Contacts and Analogue Output
Offers 1 or 2 PNP contacts and optional 2-wire or 3-wire analogue outputs (4-20 mA, 0-10 V).Rotatable Stainless Steel Globe Housing with Digital Display
Durable housing with a 4-digit LED display for clear, configurable pressure value indication.Wide Nominal Pressure Range with High Accuracy
Measures from 0.4 bar up to 600 bar with an accuracy of 0.5% FSO, compliant with IEC 60770.Optional Intrinsically Safe and PVDF Versions
Certified for use in explosive atmospheres and available with PVDF pressure ports for specific media.
Technical Specifications of the DS 401 Intelligent Electronic Pressure Switch
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Nominal Pressure Range | 0.4 bar up to 600 bar (gauge and absolute) |
| Accuracy | 0.5% FSO (standard), option for 0.2% 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: Ceramic Al2O3 96% |
| 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 401 Intelligent Electronic Pressure Switch
The DS 401 is ideal for precise and reliable pressure monitoring in industrial environments with challenging media conditions. Its robust design, high accuracy, and flexible output options make it suitable for a wide range of applications including plant and machine engineering, environmental engineering, and hazardous area monitoring.
Suitable applications include:
- Plant and machine engineering
- 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
- Monitoring of viscous and contaminated media
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