Heavy Duty Pressure Transducers

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PX3 Series, 1 bar to 46 bar | 15 psi to 667 psi

Issue A

Datasheet
High external freeze/thaw resistance: Survives exposure to
frost, commonly found in refrigeration systems. (See Figure 2.)
Figure 2. PX3 Series External Freeze/Thaw

(Shown with mating connector. See Figure 5.)

DESCRIPTION
Honeywells PX3 Series Pressure Transducers use
piezoresistive sensing technology with ASIC (Application
Specific Integrated Circuit) signal conditioning in a brass
housing and Metri-Pack 150 electrical connector. The PX3
Series are fully calibrated and temperature compensated from
-40 C to 125 C [-40 F to 257 F].
VALUE TO CUSTOMERS
Total Error Band (TEB) (1.0 %FSS typ.): Provides the most
comprehensive, clear and meaningful indication of the
sensors true measurement performance over a specified
temperature range; small error promotes system uptime and
efficiency. (See Figure 1.)
Figure 1. TEB Definition and Temperature Performance
All Possible Errors
Offset
Full Scale Span
Pressure Non-Linearity

Total Error Band (%FSS)

Pressure Hysteresis
Pressure Non-Repeatability
Thermal Effect on Offset
Thermal Effect on Span
Thermal Hysteresis
3

Total
Error
Band

Accuracy
BFSL

Total Error Band

2
1
0
-1
-2
-3
-40 C
[-40 F]

-20 C
[-4 F]

0 C
[32 F]

Temperature (C [F])

85 C
[185 F]

125 C
[257 F]

High insulation resistance and dielectric strength: Protect the

user and sensor in high over-voltage situations, and ensures
that the device is compliant with industry standards.
High EMC performance: Operates reliably in the presence
of electro-magnetic fields, such as near wireless signals, RF
communication, and electrical devices.

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Low current consumption: Helps to reduce energy costs, and

enhances product life if used in battery driven systems.
Media compatibility: Common HFC (hydrofluorocarbon)
refrigerants, next generation low global warming potential
(GWP) refrigerants such as R32 and R1234ZE, petroleum oils,
lubricants, hydraulic fluids, brake fluids, air and water. For
ammonia and other corrosive media, see Honeywells MLH
Series and SPT Series.
DIFFERENTIATION
Efficient: Proven, tight TEB accuracy (See Figure 1.).
Great customer value: Multiple configuration possibilities with
the right combination of features provide flexibility of use in
the application; configurability on standard ports, pressure
reference type, media seal type, and pressure range with no
upfront NRE or tooling charges.
Durable: Provides the tough environmental specs needed,
including insulation resistance and dielectric strength, freezethaw resistance (see Figure 2), and EMC performance.
FEATURES
Pressure range: 1 bar to 46 bar | 15 psi to 667 psi (absolute
and sealed gage)
Ratiometric output: 0.5 Vdc to 4.5 Vdc
Fully calibrated and temperature compensated
Total Error Band: 1.0 %FSS from -20 C to 85 C [-4 F to 185 F]
External freeze/thaw resistance: 6 cycles from -30 C to 50 C
[-22 F to 122 F]
Insulation resistance: >100 MOhm, 1500 Vdc
Dielectric strength: AC1500V, 1 min. or AC1800, 1 s
Current consumption: 3.5 mA max.
EMC Radiated Immunity: 200 V/m per ISO 11452-2
Ingress protection up to IP67
Response time: <2 ms
RoHS, REACH, and CE compliant
POTENTIAL APPLICATIONS
Industrial: Refrigerant pressure monitoring in HVAC/R systems;
air compressor system pressure
Transportation: Air system monitoring; hydraulic oil pressure
monitoring
PORTFOLIO
Honeywells PX3 Series joins the PX2 Series, MLH Series, and
SPT Series heavy duty pressure transducers.

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PX3 Series, 1 bar to 46 bar | 15 psi to 667 psi

Table 1. Electrical Specifications
Characteristic
Supply voltage
Over voltage and reverse voltage
Current consumption
Nominal output transfer function

Parameter
5 Vdc 0.25 Vdc
16 Vdc
3.5 mA max.
0.5 Vdc to 4.5 Vdc (ratiometric to supply)

Table 2. Performance Specifications (At 25 C [77 F] and under unless otherwise noted.)
Characteristic

Parameter

Operating temperature range

-40 C to 125 C [-40 F to 257 F]

Storage temperature range1

-40 C to 125 C [-40 F to 257 F]

Compensated temperature range

-40 C to 125 C [-40 F to 257 F]

Total Error Band2:

-20 C to 85 C [-4 F to 185 F]
<-20 C, >85 C [<-4 F, >185 F]

1.0 %FSS
2.0 %FSS

Accuracy BFSL3

0.25 %FSS

Response time

<2 ms (10% to 90% step change in pressure)

Turn on time

<7 ms

EMC rating:
electrostatic discharge
radiated immunity
fast transient burst
immunity to conducted disturbances
radiated emissions
radiated immunity

4 kV contact, 8 kV air per IEC 61000-4-2

10 V/m (80 MHz to 1000 MHz) per IEC 61000-4-3
1 kV per IEC 61000-4-4
3 V per IEC 61000-4-6
40 dB (30 MHz to 230 MHz), 47 dB (230 MHz to 1000 MHz) per CISPR 11
200 V/m per ISO 11452-2

Insulation resistance

>100 MOhm, 1500 Vdc

Dielectric strength

AC1500V, 1 min. or AC1800V, 1 s

Load resistance

>5 kOhm

Life

greater than 10 million full scale pressure cycles over the calibrated pressure range

Dependent on seal material. See Table 5.

Total Error Band: The maximum deviation from the ideal transfer function over the entire compensated temperature and pressure range.
Includes all errors due to offset, full scale span, pressure non-linearity, pressure hysteresis, pressure non-repeatability, thermal effect on
offset, thermal effect on span, and thermal hysteresis. See Figure 1.
3
Accuracy: The maximum deviation in output from a Best Fit Straight Line (BFSL) fitted to the output measured over the pressure range at
25 C [77 F]. Includes all errors due to pressure non-linearity, pressure hysteresis, and pressure non-repeatability. See Figure 1.
4
Turn on Time: Duration from power applied until first valid output.
1
2

Table 3. Pressure Reference Definitions

Pressure Reference

Definition

Absolute

Output is calibrated to be proportional to the difference between applied pressure and a fixed reference to
perfect vacuum (absolute zero pressure).

Sealed gage1

Sensor construction is identical to the absolute version with a built in reference at zero pressure in order to
minimize measurement error over temperature. The output is calibrated to be proportional to the difference
between applied pressure and a reference of 1 standard atmosphere (1.013 barA | 14.7 psiA). Example: 100 psi
sealed gage has a calibrated pressure range from 14.7 psi absolute to 114.7 psi absolute. (See Figure 3.)

Sealed gage option only available in pressure ranges at or above 8 bar | 100 psi.

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Table 4. Pressure Ratings
bar

Figure 3. Absolute vs Sealed Gage Pressure vs Output

5

Operating OverBurst
Operating OverBurst
Pressure pressure Pressure Pressure pressure Pressure

4.5
4
3.5

Output (V)

psi

3
2.5
100 psi absolute

100 psi sealed gage

1.5
1
0.5
0
0

20

40

60

80

14.7

100

120
114.7

Pressure (psi Absolute)

140

1
1.6
2
2.5
4
6
8
10
16
20
25
35
40
46

5
5
10
10
17
31
31
31
32
69
69
69
69
69

8
8
17
17
27
51
51
51
80
103
103
103
103
103

15
30
50
100
150
200
250
300
500
600
667
-

70
150
250
450
450
450
450
1000
1000
1000
1000
-

115
250
400
750
750
1150
1150
1500
1500
1500
1500
-

Table 5. Environmental and Mechanical Specifications

Characteristic
Shock
Vibration
Ingress protection
Humidity
External freeze/thaw resistance
Wetted materials:
port
internal media seal
sensing element and substrate
adhesives

Parameter
100 G per MIL-STD-202G, Method 213B, Cond. F (at 25 C [77 F])
20 G sweep, 10 Hz to 2000 Hz (at 25 C [77 F])
IP67
0 %RH to 95 %RH, non-condensing
>6 cycles from -30 C to 50 C [-22 F to 122 F]
brass C36000 (Pb content: 3.7% max.)
seal material as required by the application (see seal material media compatibility options below)
alumina, glass, silicon
epoxy

Seal material media compatibility1:

HNBR (option H)
silicone (option S)

refrigerants, petroleum oils, lubricants

air, water, hydraulic fluids

Other materials:
Metri-Pack 150 electrical connector
external O-ring seal on G1, M1 ports

PBT 30% GF
nitrile

Honeywell can assist with selecting suitable seal material for the media based on the seal manufacturers recommendation. The
customer should test the compatibility with the media to ensure that it is correct for the application.

CAUTION

PRODUCT DAMAGE

Ensure torque specifications are determined for the specific application. Values provided are for reference only. (Mating
materials and thread sealants can result in significantly different torque values from one application to the next.)
When using mating parts made of stainless steel, use a thread sealant with anti-seize properties to prevent thread galling.
Ensure the sealant is rated for the application.
Use appropriate tools (such as an open ended wrench or deep well socket) to install transducers.
Always hand-start transducers into the hole to prevent cross threading and damage.
Ensure that torque is not applied to the electrical connector.
Ensure that the proper mating electrical connector with a seal is used to connect the transducer. Improper or damaged seals
can compromise ingress protection leading to short circuits.
Failure to comply with these instructions may result in product damage.

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Heavy
Pressure Transducers
PX3Duty
Series
PX3 Series, 1 bar to 46 bar | 15 psi to 667 psi
Product Nomenclature
Figure 4. Nomenclature and Order GuideE

For example, PX3AN1BS150PAAAX defines a PX3 Series Heavy Duty Pressure Transducer, Metri-Pack 150, standard
(UL V-0) electrical connector type, 1/4-18 NPT pressure port type, brass pressure port material, silicone: -40 C to
125 C [-40 F to 257 F] seal material and temperature range, 150 psi pressure range, absolute pressure reference,
ratiometric: 0.5 Vdc to 4.5 Vdc output transfer function, no special

PX3 A N1 B

Series

150P A AA

Special

Heavy Duty

PX3 Pressure Transducer1

Electrical Connector Type
A Metri-Pack 150, 2
Standard (UL V-0)

Output Transfer Function

AA Ratiometric: 0.5 Vdc to 4.5 Vdc
Pressure Reference
A Absolute
S Sealed gage5
Pressure Range4
bar

001B
1.6B
002B
2.5B
004B
006B
008B
010B
016B
020B
025B
035B
040B
046B

Pressure Port Type (hex nut not shown)

F1

7/16-20 UNF
1/4 inch 45 Flare
Female Schrader
(SAE J512)
G1/4

G1 (ISO 1179-3)
M12 x 1.5

M1 (ISO 6149-3)
N1 1/4-18 NPT
N2 1/8-27 NPT

Pressure Port Material

B Brass (36000)
Not all catalog listing combinations are available. Custom products
are available. Please contact Honeywell.
2
Metri-Pack 150 mating connectors with shielded cable and 22 AWG wire
are available from Honeywell. Order part no. 3685301 for one meter cable
length and part no. 3685302 for three meter cable length.
3
See Table 5 for seal material media compatibility.
4
Custom calibration pressure ranges are available.
5
Sealed gage option only available in pressure ranges at or above 8 bar | 100 psi.
1

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1 bar
1.6 bar
2 bar
2.5 bar
4 bar
6 bar
8 bar
10 bar
16 bar
20 bar
25 bar
35 bar
40 bar
46 bar

015P
030P
050P
100P
150P
200P
250P
300P
500P
600P
667P

psi
15 psi
30 psi
50 psi
100 psi
150 psi
200 psi
250 psi
300 psi
500 psi
600 psi
667 psi

Seal Material and Temperature Range3

HNBR (Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber):
H
-30 C to 135 C [-22 F to 275 F]
S Silicone: -40 C to 125 C [-40 F to 257 F]
Mating Connector2

Electrical
Connector
Type

Pressure
Port Type

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PX3 Series, 1 bar to 46 bar | 15 psi to 667 psi

Figure 5. Mounting Dimensions Shown by Pressure Port Type (For reference only. mm/[in].) E
Pinout for all pressure port types

Pin A
Pin A = Ground
Pin B = Vsupply
Pin C = Vout
22,0
[0.87]

Pin C

Pin B

F1: 7/16-20 UNF 1/4 inch 45 Flare Female Schrader (SAE J512)
Seal: 45 cone
Mating geometry: SAE J512
Installation torque: 17 N m [12.5 ft-lb]
Weight: 54,5 g [1.9 oz]
17,0

G1: G1/4 (ISO 1179-3)

Seal: O-ring
Mating geometry: ISO 1179-1
Installation torque: 50 N m [36.9 ft-lb]
Weight: 35,1 g [1.2 oz]

[0.67]

17,0

[0.67]

21,60

37,4
[1.47]
49,6
[1.95]

[0.85]

21,60

[0.85]

35,9
[1.41]
1,85
[47.1]

15,4
[0.61]

12,2
[0.48]

11,2
[0.44]

7/16-20 UNF 1/4 in 45 Flare

Female Schrader (SAE J512)

15,9

13,9
[0.55]

G1/4 (ISO 1179-3)

[0.63]

M1: M12 x 1.5 (ISO 6149-3)

Seal: O-ring
Mating geometry: ISO 6149-1
Installation torque: 25 N m [18.4 ft-lb]
Weight: 33,9 g [1.2 oz]

N1: 1/4-18 NPT

Seal: Pipe thread
Mating geometry: ANSI B1.20.1
Installation torque: Two to three turns from finger tight
Weight: 35,1 g [1.2 oz]

17,0

17,0

[0.67]

21,60

21,60

[0.85]

34,9
[1.37]
48,4
[1.91]

[0.67]

35
[1.4]
50
[2.0]

12,9
[0.51]

13,9
[0.53]

[0.85]

13
[0.5]

15,0
[0.59]
1/4-18 NPT

M12 x 1.5 (ISO 6149-3)

N2: 1/8-27 NPT

Seal: Pipe thread
Mating geometry: ANSI B1.20.1
Installation torque: Two to three turns from finger tight
Weight: 31,2 g [1.1 oz]

17,0

[0.67]

21,60

[0.85]

36
[1.4]
46
[1.8]

14
[0.5]

10,0
[0.39]
1/8-27 NPT

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The following associated literature is available on the Honeywell

web site at sensing.honeywell.com:

WARNING
PERSONAL INJURY
DO NOT USE these products as safety or emergency stop
devices or in any other application where failure of the product
could result in personal injury.

Product line guide

Product range guide

Product installation instructions

Failure to comply with these instructions could result in

death or serious injury.

Application notes:
- Heavy Duty Pressure Transducers, PX2 Series and PX3
Series
- PX2 Series and PX3 Series Heavy Duty Pressure
Transducers for Potential Use in Industrial Refrigeration
- PX2 Series and PX3 Series Heavy Duty Pressure
Transducers for Potential Use in Industrial HVAC/R
Applications
Technical notes:
- Total Error Band Specification for Honeywell Heavy Duty
Pressure Transducers, PX2 Series and PX3 Series
- Media Compatibility for Honeywell Heavy Duty Pressure
Transducers, PX2 Series and PX3 Series
CAD models (see bottom of home page at
sensing.honeywell.com)

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