Pressure measurement

Process pressure/Hydrostatic

VEGABAR 51
VEGABAR 52
VEGABAR 53
VEGABAR 54

Product Information
 Contents

Contents

1 Application, function, configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

2 Type overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3 Mounting instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4 Electrical connection
4.1 General requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.2 Voltage supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.3 Connection cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.4 Cable screening and grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.5 Wiring plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
5 Operation
5.1 Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
5.2 Compatibility according to NAMUR NE 53. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
5.3 Adjustment with the indicating and adjustment module PLICSCOM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
5.4 Adjustment with PACTware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
5.5 Adjustment with other adjustment programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
6 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
7 Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
8 Product code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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Take note of safety instructions for Ex applications

Please note the Ex specific safety information which you can find on our homepage www.vega.com\services\downloads and
which comes with every instrument. In hazardous areas you should take note of the appropriate regulations, conformity and
type approval certificates of the sensors and power supply units. The sensors must only be operated on intrinsically safe
circuits. The permissible electrical values are stated in the certificate.

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 Application, function, configuration

1 Application, function, configuration

Area of application cell. This change is converted into an appropriate output signal.
VEGABAR series 50 sensors are pressure transmitters with a Since the instruments are all designed for special application
deviation in characteristics of 0.2 % or 0.1 % for process pressure areas, different sensor elements are used for detecting the pres-
and level measurement. In their construction and level of accu- sure.
racy they are suitable for all standard applications in gases, va-
pours and liquids. The instruments are provided with comprehen- VEGABAR 51
sive indicating and adjustment options, either on site on the The sensor element in VEGABAR 51 is the CERTEC® measuring
measurement loop or remote. The electronics modules are avail- cell with isolating system and metallic process diaphragm. A
able with analogue and digital signal outputs 4 … 20 mA, strain gauge element is implemented for measuring ranges over
4 … 20 mA/HART, Profibus PA and Foundation Fieldbus. This 100 bar.
enables configuration of economical single measurements as
well as connection to DCS and PLC systems. VEGABAR 52, 54
Special features of VEGABAR 51 are the isolating diaphragm sys- The sensor element of VEGABAR 52 is the dry ceramic-capaci-
tem, front-flush process fittings as well as high resistance materi- tive CERTEC® measuring cell. Base element and diaphragm
als. It is available with flange as well as hygienic fittings. This consist of high purity sapphire-ceramic®.
instrument covers mainly applications with highly corrosive and The CERTEC® measuring cell is also equipped with a temper-
hot products as well as high pressures. ature sensor. The temperature value can be displayed via the
® optional indicating and adjustment module or processed via the
VEGABAR 52 is equipped with the dry ceramic CERTEC meas-
uring cell. It is provided with small ½" process fittings and is op- signal output.
tionally available with <0.1 % deviation characteristics. Typical
applications are pressure measurements in small pipelines with

16 µm
1

clean products. 2
3

VEGABAR 53 has a metal measuring cell with different sensor

elements. It offers a large selection of front-flush process fittings
with thread or in hygienic versions. It is particularly suitable for
viscous but also corrosive liquids, mainly in the food processing
Fig. 1: Configuration of the CERTEC® measuring cell in VEGABAR 52
industry.
® 1 Diaphragm
VEGABAR 54 with the small CERTEC and the standard CER- 2 Soldered glass bond
®
TEC measuring cell is available with front-flush process fittings 3 Base element
from ½" as well as various threaded and flange fittings. It is thus
suitable for applications in small pipelines to large vessels. A The features of the CERTEC® measuring cell are:
suitable fitting is also available for the ball valve fitting PASVE. l Very high overload resistance
An IP 68 version of VEGABAR 54 is available for extremely humid l Good corrosion resistance
areas.1) l Very high abrasion resistance
l No hysteresis
VEGABAR 52 und 54 4 … 20 mA/HART - climate compensated are
pressure transmitters for use in the paper and food processing
industries as well as in water/waste water applications under dif- VEGABAR 52, 54 - climate compensated
ficult conditions (cold medium and warm humid environment). The sensor element is an encapsulated CERTEC® absolute
pressure measuring cell with front-flush, abrasion-resistant ce-
User advantages ramic diaphragm. The hydrostatic pressure of the medium or
l Deviation in characteristics < 0.2 % or < 0.1 % the process pressure causes a capacitance change in the meas-
l Up to 150-fold overload resistance uring cell via the ceramic diaphragm. This capacitance change is
l Product temperature up to 400 °C converted into an electrical signal, checked against an integrated
l Measuring ranges up to 600 bar reference pressure measurement and outputted as measured
l Fulfils DGRL (pressure device directive) value via the output signal.
l Functional safety according to IEC 61508-4/61511 up to SIL3
l Exchangeable indicating and adjustment module
VEGABAR 53
l Quick setup via easy menu guidance
In VEGABAR 53, a measuring cell with piezoresistive sensor
l Comprehensive monitoring and diagnostics functions
element and internal transmission liquid is used for measuring
ranges up to 16 bar. The process diaphragm is made of stainless
steel.
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Measuring principle
The process pressure or hydrostatic pressure causes via the For measuring ranges above 25 bar, a dry strain gauge (DMS) on
diaphragm a change in an electrical parameter of the measuring the back side of the process diaphragm is implemented.

1)
PASVE: Trade name of Satron Instruments Oy.

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 Application, function, configuration

1
1 2
4

4 3
3
5

Fig. 2: Configuration of the piezoresistive measuring cell in VEGABAR 53

1 Sensor element
2 Base element Fig. 5: Example of a VEGABAR 54 with stainless steel housing in protection IP 68
3 Diaphragm and remote electronics
4 Silicone oil filling
1 Housing cover with integrated PLICSCOM (optional)
2 Housing with electronics
The features of the piezoresistive measuring cell are: 3 Housing socket
l Elastomere-free 4 Connection cable
5 Process fitting with measuring cell
l Wetted parts of stainless steel
l Low hysteresis

1.1 Application examples

Configuration
Reaction vessel
VEGABAR series 50 process pressure transmitters are available
in housing protections IP 66/IP 67 and IP 66/IP 68, 1 bar, VEGA-
BAR 54 also in IP 68:

Fig. 3: Example of a VEGABAR 52 with manometer connection G½ A according to

EN 837 and plastic housing in protection IP 66/IP 67

1 Housing cover with integrated PLICSCOM (optional) Fig. 6: Level measurement in reaction vessel with VEGABAR 51
2 Housing with electronics
3 Process fitting with measuring cell
VEGABAR 51 can be also used under high temperatures. The
instrument measures the hydrostatic pressure of the liquid col-
umn independent of foam on the product surface. Its advantages
5 4 1 are the high resistance diaphragm materials and the low oil vol-
ume of the isolating diaphragm. Hence the temperature influence
2
of the isolating diaphragm is kept low.
3

Drinking water network

Fig. 4: Example of a VEGABAR 54 with aluminium housing in protection IP 66/IP 68,
1 bar

1 Housing cover with integrated PLICSCOM (optional)

2 Housing with electronics
3 Process fitting with measuring cell
4 Cable gland
5 Connection cable Fig. 7: Pressure measurement on the drinking water network with VEGABAR 52

The water pressure in drinking water networks is continuously

monitored. Because pumping stations are often situated in re-
mote areas, there is a great demand for maintenance free, reli-
able measurement technology. The VEGABAR 52 pressure
transmitter meets these requirements. With its robust ceramic
CERTEC® measuring cell, VEGABAR 52 is the best choice for
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monitoring pressure in pipeline systems.

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 Application, function, configuration

Chemical pump

Fig. 8: Dry run protection on a chemical pump with VEGABAR 53

The VEGABAR 53 pressure transmitter with piezoresistive meas-

uring cell and metal diaphragm is deployed as dry run protection
system for chemical pumps. Its strengths are the small, front-flush
process fitting, also for small tube diameters, as well as the
chemically resistant process diaphragm.

Storage tower

Fig. 9: Level measurement on storage towers with VEGABAR 54

In the paper industry, the prepared stock is stored in large storage

towers. Level measurement in the lower section prevents the
agitator from running dry. For this purpose, the VEGABAR 54
pressure transmitter with ball valve fitting is used. The advan-
tages are: front-flush mounting in the ball valve fitting, mounting
and dismounting without emptying the storage tower.
Information:
Continuative documentation such as operating instruc-
tions manuals and Safety Manual (SIL):

l 32455 - VEGABAR 51
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l 27507 - VEGABAR 52
l 27513 - VEGABAR 53
l 32640 - VEGABAR 54
l 31637- SafetyManualVEGABAR 50/60 - 4 … 20 mA/
HART

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 Type overview

2 Type overview

VEGABAR 51 VEGABAR 52 VEGABAR 52 - climate compensated

Measuring cell: CERTEC®/DMS CERTEC® CERTEC®

Diaphragm: Metal Ceramic Ceramic
Media: gases, vapours and liquids, also Gases, vapours and liquids Gases, vapours and liquids
aggressive ones, at high
temperatures
Process fitting: Thread from ½", flanges from DN 20, Manometer connection G½ A or Manometer connection G½ A or
boltings, isolating diaphragms each M20 x 1.5 according to EN 837, M20 x 1.5 according to EN 837,
from DN 25 connection G½ A inner G¼ A, ½ NPT connection G½ A inner G¼ A, ½ NPT
inner ¼ NPT inner ¼ NPT
Material process fitting: 316L, Hastelloy C276 316L, Hastelloy C276, PVDF 316L, Hastelloy C276, PVDF
Material diaphragm: 316L, Hastelloy C276, Hastelloy C2, Ceramic Ceramic
Tantalum, Titanium, PTFE on 316Ti,
gold-coating on 316L
Measuring range: -1 … 400 bar (-14.5 … 5802 psig) -1 … 72 bar (-14.5 … 1044 psig) -1 … 72 bar (-14.5 … 1044 psig)
Smallest measuring range: 0.4 bar (5.802 psig) 0.1 bar (1.45 psig) 0.2 bar (3 psig)
Process temperature: -40 … +400 °C (-40 … +752 °F) -40 … +120 °C (-40 … +248 °F) -40 … +120 °C (-40 … +248 °F)
Deviation: < 0.2 % < 0.2 %, < 0.1 % < (0.05 + 0.025 x TD) %
Signal output: 4 … 20 mA/HART, Profibus PA, 4 … 20 mA/HART, Profibus PA, 4 … 20 mA/HART, Profibus PA,
Foundation Fieldbus Foundation Fieldbus Foundation Fieldbus
Connection: Housing with terminals, IP 66/IP 67 Housing with terminals, IP 66/IP 67 Housing with terminals, IP 66/IP 67
Adjustment/Indication: PLICSCOM PLICSCOM PLICSCOM
Remote adjustment/ VEGADIS 61 VEGADIS 61 VEGADIS 61
indication:
Functional safety: up to SIL3 up to SIL3 --
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 Type overview

VEGABAR 53 VEGABAR 54 VEGABAR 54 - climate compensated

Measuring cell: Piezoresistive/DMS CERTEC® CERTEC®

Diaphragm: Metal Ceramic Ceramic
Media: Gas, vapours and liquids, also gases, vapours and liquids, also with gases, vapours and liquids, also with
viscous abrasive substances abrasive substances
Process fitting: Manometer connection G½ A or Threads from ½", flanges from DN 25, Threads from ½", flanges from DN 25,
½ NPT, connection G1 A or G½ A fittings for the paper industry thread 1" fittings for the paper industry thread 1"
flush, hygienic fitting suitable for PASVE, thread M30 x 1.5; suitable for PASVE, thread M30 x 1.5;
PMC from 1" PMC from 1"
Material process fitting: 316Ti 316L 316L
Material diaphragm: 316Ti, Elgiloy 2.4711 Ceramic Ceramic
Measuring range: -1 … 600 bar (-14.5 … 8702 psi) -1 … 72 bar (-14.5 … 1044 psig) -1 … 72 bar (-14.5 … 1044 psig)
Smallest measuring range: 0.4 bar (5.802 psig) 0.1 bar (1.45 psig) 0.2 bar (3 psig)
Process temperature: -40 … +150 °C (-40 … +302 °F) -40 … +120 °C (-40 … +248 °F) -40 … +120 °C (-40 … +248 °F)
Deviation in characteristics: < 0.2 % < 0.2 %, < 0.1 % < (0.05 + 0.025 x TD) %
Signal output: 4 … 20 mA/HART, Profibus PA, 4 … 20 mA/HART, Profibus PA, 4 … 20 mA/HART, Profibus PA,
Foundation Fieldbus Foundation Fieldbus Foundation Fieldbus
Connection: Housing with terminals, IP 66/IP 67 Housing with terminals, IP 66/IP 67, Housing with terminals, IP 66/IP 67, IP 68
IP 68 1 bar, IP 68 1 bar, IP 68
Adjustment/Indication: PLICSCOM PLICSCOM PLICSCOM
Remote adjustment/ VEGADIS 61 VEGADIS 61 VEGADIS 61
indication:
Functional safety: up to SIL3 up to SIL3 -
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 Type overview

Indicating and adjustment

module

PLICSCOM

Housing

Plastic Stainless steel Aluminium

Aluminium (double
chamber)

Electronics

4 … 20 mA/HART Profibus PA Foundation Field-

bus

Process fitting

Thread Flange Sanitary

Sensors

CERTEC® measur- Piezoresistive

ing cell measuring cell

Approvals

SIL Overfill protection Gas explosion pro-

Dust-explosion pro-
tection
tection

EHEDG Ship FM
CSA
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 Mounting instructions

3 Mounting instructions

Mounting position
VEGABAR functions in any installation position. Depending on
the measuring system, the installation position can influence the
measurement. This can be compensated by a position correc-
tion.

Fig. 10: Typical mounting arrangements for process pressure transmitters

The instrumentswith manometer connectionaccording to EN 837

are mounted according to the directives for manometers (DIN
EN 839-2).
For plics® instruments select an installation position you can
easily reach for mounting and connecting as well as later retrofit-
ting of an indicating and adjustment module. The housing can be
rotated by 330° without the use of any tools. You can also install
the indicating and adjustment module in four different positions
(each displaced by 90°).
Information:
We recommend using lock fittings, measuring instru-
ment holders and siphons from the line of VEGA acces-
sories.
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 Electrical connection

4 Electrical connection

4.1 General requirements 4.3 Connection cable

The supply voltage range can differ depending on the instrument In general
version. You can find exact specifications in chapter "Technical The sensors are connected with standard cable without screen.
data". An outer cable diameter of 5 … 9 mm ensures the seal effect of the
The national installation standards as well as the valid safety cable entry.
regulations and accident prevention rules must be observed.
4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire and four-wire
In hazardous areas you should take note of the appro- If electromagnetic interference is expected which is above the
priate regulations, conformity and type approval certifi- test values of EN 61326 for industrial areas, screened cable
cates of the sensors and power supply units. should be used. In HART multidrop mode the use of screened
cable is generally recommended.

4.2 Voltage supply Profibus PA, Foundation Fieldbus

The installation must be carried out according to the appropriate
bus specification. VEGABAR is connected appropriately with
In general
screened cable according to the bus specification. Power supply
Depending on the version, the supply voltage and current signal
and digital bus signal are transmitted via the same two-wire con-
are carried on the same two-wire connection cable or over sep-
nection cable. Make sure that the bus is terminated via appropri-
arate connection cables. The requirements on the voltage supply
ate terminating resistors.
are specified in chapter "Technical data".

4 … 20 mA/HART two-wire In Ex applications, the corresponding installation regu-

The VEGA power supply units VEGATRENN 149AEx, VEGAS- lations must be noted for the connection cable.
TAB 690, VEGADIS 371 as well as VEGAMET signal condition-
ing instruments are suitable for power supply. When one of these
instruments is used, a reliable separation of the supply circuits 4.4 Cable screening and grounding
from the mains circuits according to DIN VDE 0106 part 101 is If screened cable is necessary, the cable screen must be con-
ensured for the sensor. nected on both ends to ground potential. If potential equalisation
currents are expected, the connection on the evaluation side
Profibus PA must be made via a ceramic capacitor (e.g. 1 nF, 1500 V).
Power is supplied by a Profibus DP/PA segment coupler or a
VEGALOG 571 EP input card. Profibus PA, Foundation Fieldbus
In systems with potential separation, the cable screen is con-
nected directly to ground potential on the power supply unit, in
the connection box and directly on the sensor.
In systems without potential equalisation, connect the cable
screen directly to ground potential only at the power supply unit
and at the sensor - do not connect to ground potential in the
connection box or T-distributor.

Fig. 11: Integration of instruments in a Profibus PA system via segment coupler DP/
PA or data recording systems with Profibus PA input card

Foundation Fieldbus
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Power supply via the H1 Fieldbus cable.

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 Electrical connection

4.5 Wiring plan

Single chamber housing

Display
I2C

1 2 5 6 7 8

Fig. 12: Connection HART two-wire, Profibus PA, Foundation Fieldbus

1 Voltage supply and signal output

Double chamber housing - two-wire

I2C

1 2

Fig. 13: Connection HART two-wire, Profibus PA, Foundation Fieldbus

1 Voltage supply and signal output

Wire assignment, connection cable with version IP 66/IP 68,

1 bar

+
1
-
2

Fig. 14: Wire assignment, connection cable

1 brown (+) and blue (-) to power supply or to the processing system
2 Shielding
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 Operation

5 Operation

PLICSCOM adjustment
5.1 Overview
The sensors can be adjusted with the following adjustment me-
dia: 2
l with indicating and adjustment module 1
1.1
l an adjustment software according to FDT/DTM standard, e.g.
PACTware and PC
and, depending on the signal output, also with:
l A HART handheld (4 … 20 mA/HART)
l The adjustment program AMS (4 … 20 mA/HART and Foun-
dation Fieldbus) 3
l The adjustment program PDM (Profibus PA)
l A configuration tool (Foundation Fieldbus) Fig. 15: Indicating and adjustment elements
The entered parameters are generally saved in the sensor, op-
1 LC display
tionally also in the indicating and adjustment module or in the 2 Indication of the menu item number
adjustment program. 3 Adjustment keys

5.2 Compatibility according to NAMUR NE 53 Key functions

VEGABAR meet NAMUR recommendation NE 53. VEGA instru-
l [OK] key:
ments are generally upward and downward compatible:
- Move to the menu overview
l Sensor software for DTM VEGABAR HART, PA or FF
- Confirm selected menu
l DTM VEGABAR for adjustment software PACTware
- Edit parameter
l Indicating and adjustment module PLICSCOM for sensor
- Save value
software
The parameter adjustment of the basic sensor functions is inde- l [->] key to select:
pendent of the software version. The range of available functions - menu change
depends on the respective software version of the individual com- - list entry
ponents. - Select editing position

l [+] key:
5.3 Adjustment with the indicating and adjust-
- Change value of the parameter
ment module PLICSCOM
l [ESC] key:
Setup and indication - interrupt input
PLICSCOM is a pluggable indication and adjustment module for - jump to the next higher menu
plics® sensors. It can be placed in four different positions on the
instrument (each displaced by 90°). Indication and adjustment 5.4 Adjustment with PACTware
are carried out via four keys and a clear, graphic-capable dot
matrix display. The adjustment menu with language selection is PACTware/DTM
clearly structured and enables easy setup. After setup, Independent of the respective signal output 4 … 20 mA/HART,
PLICSCOM serves as indicating instrument: through the screwed Profibus PA or Foundation Fieldbus, the sensors can be adjusted
cover with glass insert, measured values can be read directly in with PACTware directly on site. The sensors with signal output
the requested unit and presentation style. 4 … 20 mA/HART can be also operated via the HART signal on
the signal cable.
The integrated background lighting of the display can be switched
on via the adjustment menu.2) A VEGACONNECT interface adapter as well as an instrument
driver for the respective sensor is necessary for adjustment with
PACTware. All currently available VEGA DTMs are included as a
DTM Collection with the current PACTware version on a CD.
They can be purchased for a token fee from the responsible
VEGA agency. In addition, this DTM Collection incl. the basic
version of PACTware can be downloaded free of charge from
the Internet.
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To use the entire range of functions of a DTM, incl. project doc-

umentation, a DTM licence is required for that particular instru-

2)
For instruments with national approvals such as e.g. according to FM or CSA, only available at a later date.

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 Operation

ment family. This licence can be bought from the VEGA agency tions are already implemented in the current version of AMS™.
serving you. For older versions of AMS™, a free-of-charge download is avail-
able via Internet.
Connection of the PC via VEGACONNECT

Fig. 16: Connection of the PC via VEGACONNECT directly to the sensor

1 USB cable to the PC

2 VEGACONNECT
3 Sensor

1 2

TWIST

3
LO
EN

CK
OP

USB
4

Fig. 17: Connection via I²C connection cable

1 I²C bus (com.) interface on the sensor

2 I²C connection cable of VEGACONNECT
3 VEGACONNECT
4 USB cable to the PC

Necessary components:
l VEGABAR
l PC with PACTware and suitable VEGA DTM
l VEGACONNECT
l Power supply unit or processing system

5.5 Adjustment with other adjustment pro-

grams

PDM
For VEGA PA sensors, instrument descriptions for the adjust-
ment program PDM are available as EDD. The instrument de-
scriptions are already implemented in the current version of
PDM. For older versions of PDM, a free-of-charge download is
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available via Internet.

AMS
For VEGA FF sensors, instrument descriptions for the adjustment
program AMS™ are available as DD. The instrument descrip-

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 Technical data

6 Technical data

General data
316L corresponds to 1.4404 or 1.4435

Common data
Materials, non-wetted parts
- Electronics housing Plastic PBT (polyester), Alu die-casting powder-coated, 316L
- Seal NBR (stainless steel housing), silicone (Alu/plastic housing)
- Inspection window in housing cover for PLICSCOM Polycarbonate
- Ground terminal 316Ti/316L
VEGABAR 51
Materials, wetted parts
- Process fitting 316L
- Process diaphragm 316L, Hastelloy C276, Hastelloy C2, Tantalum, Titanium, PTFE on 316Ti,
gold-coating on 316L
Weight approx. 0.8 … 8 kg (1.8 … 17.6 lbs), depending on the housing material and
process fitting
VEGABAR 52
Materials, wetted parts
- Process fitting 316L, Hastelloy C276, PVDF
- Diaphragm sapphire-ceramic® (99.9 % oxide ceramic Al2O3)
- Joining material diaphragm/Basic element measuring cell Glass solder
- Measuring cell seal FKM (A+P 70.16-06), FFKM (Kalrez 6375), EPDM (A+P 75.5KW/75F),
silicone, FFKM (Chemraz 535)
- Seal, process fitting Klingersil C-4400, Tesnit
Weight approx. 0.8 … 2.3 kg (1.8 … 5.1 lbs), depending on housing material
VEGABAR 53
Materials, wetted parts
- Process fitting 316Ti
- Diaphragm standard 316Ti
- Diaphragm from measuring range 25 bar, with not flush version Elgiloy 2.4711
- Seal ring, O-ring FKM (VP2/A), EPDM (A+P 75.5/KW75F), NBR (COG), FFKM (Chem-
raz 535)
Internal transmission liquid Synthetic oil, Halocarbon oil3)4)
Weight approx. 0.8 … 2.3 kg (1.8 … 5.1 lbs), depending on the housing material and
process fitting
VEGABAR 54
Materials, wetted parts
- Process fitting 316L, PVDF, PVDF plated, Hastelloy C4 plated
- Diaphragm sapphire-ceramic® (99.9 % oxide ceramic Al2O3)
- Measuring cell seal FKM (VP2/A), FFKM (Kalrez 6375), EPDM (A+P 75.5/KW75F), FFKM
(Chemraz 535), FFKM (FDA/3A)
Weight approx. 0.8 … 8 kg (1.8 … 17.6 lbs), depending on the housing material and
process fitting

Output variable
4 … 20 mA/HART
Output signal 4 … 20 mA/HART
Signal resolution 1.6 µA
Failure signal current output unchanged 20.5 mA, 22 mA, > 22 mA, < 3.6 mA (adjustable
depending on the instrument type)
Max. output current 22 mA
Load see load diagram under Power supply
Damping 0 … 999 s, adjustable
Step response or adjustment time 150 ms (ti: 0 s; 0 … 100 %)
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3)
Synthetic oil for measuring ranges up to 16 bar, FDA listed for the food processing industry. For measuring ranges up to 25 bar dry measuring
cell.
4)
Halocarbon oil generally with oxygen applications, not with vacuum and absolute pressure measuring range < 1 barabs.

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Profibus PA
Output signal digital output signal, format according to IEEE-754
- Sensor address 126 (default setting)
Current value constantly 10 mA, ±1 mA
Integration time 0 … 999 s, adjustable
Foundation Fieldbus
Output
- Signal digital output signal, Foundation Fieldbus protocol
- Physical layer according to IEC 61158-2
Channel Numbers
- Channel 1 Primary Value
- Channel 2 Secondary Value 1
- Channel 3 Secondary Value 2
- Channel 4 Temperature Value5)
Current value 10 mA, ±0.5 mA

Dynamic behaviour output

Run-up time approx. 10 s

100 %
90 %

1 2

10 %

tT tA t
tS

Fig. 18: Sudden change of the process variable, dead time tT, rise time tA and step response time tS

1 Process variable
2 Output signal
Dead time ≤ 150 ms
Rise time ≤ 100 ms (10 … 90 %)
Step response time ≤ 250 ms (ti: 0 s, 10 … 90 %)
To this amounts the reaction time of the isolatng system. This time varies from values < 1 s with compact isolating diaphragms up to several
seconds with capillary systems.

Example: Flange isolating diaphragm DN 80, filling silicone oil KN 2.2, capillary length 10 m, measuring range 1 bar

Process temperature Reaction time

40 °C approx. 2 s
20 °C approx. 3 s
-20 °C approx. 11 s

Damping (63 % of the input variable) 0 … 999 s, adjustable

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Additional output variable, temperature (VEGABAR 52, 54)

Processing is made via HART multidrop, Profibus PA and Foundation Fieldbus
Range -50 … +150 °C (-58 … +302 °F)

5)
Only with sensors with integrated temperature measurement.

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Resolution 1 °C (1.8 °F)

Accuracy
- in the range of 0 … +100 °C (+32 … +212 °F) ±3 K
- in the range of -50 … 0 °C (-58 … +32 °F) and +100 … +150 °C typ. ±4 K
(+212 … +302 °F)

Input variable
Measured value Process pressure
Measuring range see product code
Recommended max. turn down
- Standard version 1 : 10 (no limitation)
- Climate compensated version 1 : 5 (no limitation)

Reference conditions and actuating variables (similar to DIN EN 60770-1)

Reference conditions according to DIN EN 61298-1
- Temperature +18 … +30 °C (+64 … +86 °F)
- Relative humidity 45 … 75 %
- Air pressure 860 … 1060 mbar/86 … 106 kPa (12.5 … 15.4 psi)
Determination of characteristics Limit point adjustment according to IEC 61298-2
Characteristics curve linear
Reference installation position upright, diaphragm points downward
Influence of the installation position
- VEGABAR 51 depending on the isolating diaphragm version
- VEGABAR 52, 54 < 0.2 mbar/20 Pa (0.003 psig)
- VEGABAR 53 depending on the isolating diaphragm version

Deviation determined according to the limit point method according to IEC 607706)
Applies to digital interfaces (HART, Profibus PA, Foundation Fieldbus) as well as to analogue current output 4 … 20 mA. Specifications refer to
the set span. Turn down (TD) = nominal measuring range/set span.

VEGABAR 51
Deviation
- Turn down 1 : 1 up to 5 : 1 < 0.2 %
- Turn down up to 10 : 1 < 0.3 %
VEGABAR 52, 54
Deviation with version 0.2 %
- Turn down 1 : 1 up to 5 : 1 < 0.2 %
- Turn down up to 10 : 1 < 0.04 % x TD
Deviation with version 0.1 %
- Turn down 1 : 1 up to 5 : 1 < 0.1 %
- Turn down up to 10 : 1 < 0.02 % x TD
VEGABAR 52, 54 - climate compensated
Deviation < (0.05 + 0.025 x TD) %

VEGABAR 53
Deviation
- Turn down 1 : 1 up to 5 : 1 < 0.2 %
- Turn down up to 10 : 1 < 0.04 % x TD

Influence of the product or ambient temperature VEGABAR 51, 52, 54

Applies to digital interfaces (HART, Profibus PA, Foundation Fieldbus) as well as to analogue current output 4 … 20 mA. Specifications refer to
the set span. Turn down (TD) = nominal measuring range/set span.

Average temperature coefficient of the zero signal

In the compensated temperature range 0 … +100 °C (+32 … +212 °F), reference temperature 20 °C (68 °F).
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Average temperature coefficient of the zero signal

- Turn down 1 : 1 < 0.05 %/10 K
- Turn down 1 : 1 up to 5 : 1 < 0.1 %/10 K
- Turn down up to 10 : 1 < 0.15 %/10 K
Outside the compensated temperature range:
Average temperature coefficient of the zero signal
- Turn down 1 : 1 typ. < 0.05 %/10 K
Thermal change of the current output

Applies also to the analogue 4 … 20 mA current output and refers to the set span.
Thermal change, current output < 0.15 % at -40 … +80 °C (-40 … +176 °F)

Influence of the product or ambient temperature VEGABAR 537)

Applies to digital interfaces (HART, Profibus PA, Foundation Fieldbus) as well as to analogue current output 4 … 20 mA. Specifications refer to
the set span.

Average temperature coefficient of the zero signal

In the compensated temperature range of 0 … +80 °C (+32 … +176 °F), reference temperature 20 °C (68 °F).
Average temperature coefficient of the zero signal
- Standard < 0.2 %/10 K
- Meas. ranges 0 … 0.1 and 0 … 0.16 bar < 0.4 %/10 K
Outside the compensated temperature range:
Average temperature coefficient of the zero signal
- Standard typ. < 0.2 %/10 K
- Meas. ranges 0 … 0.1 and 0 … 0.16 bar typ. < 0.4 %/10 K
Average temperature coefficient of the span

In the compensated temperature range of 0 … +80 °C (+32 … +176 °F), reference temperature 20 °C (68 °F).
Average temperature coefficient of the span < 0.2 %/10 K
Outside the compensated temperature range:
Average temperature coefficient of the span typ. < 0.2 %/10 K

Long-term stability (similar to DIN 16086, DINV 19259-1 and IEC 60770-1)
Applies to digital interfaces (HART, Profibus PA, Foundation Fieldbus) as well as to analogue current output 4 … 20 mA. Specifications refer to
the set span. Turn down (TD) = nominal measuring range/set span.
Long-term drift of the zero signal < (0.1 % x TD)/year

Ambient conditions
Standard versions
- without PLICSCOM -40 … +80 °C (-40 … +176 °F)
- with PLICSCOM -20 … +70 °C (-4 … +158 °F)
VEGABAR 53, connection G1 A flush according to EHEDG
- without PLICSCOM -10 … +80 °C (+14 … +176 °F)
- with PLICSCOM -10 … +70 °C (+14 … +158 °F)
VEGABAR 53, version for oxygen applications (up to 60 °C/140 °F)
- without PLICSCOM -40 … +60 °C (-40 … +140 °F)
- with PLICSCOM -20 … +60 °C (-4 … +140 °F)
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Relating to the set span, incl. hysteresis and repeatability.

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Process conditions
VEGABAR 51
Product temperature depending on the isolating liquid (temperature: pabs > 1 bar/14.5 psi/pabs < 1 bar/14.5 psi)8)
- silicone oil KN2.2 -40 … +150 °C/-40 … +150 °C (-40 … +302 °F/-40 … +302 °F)
- Silicone oil KN2.2 and cooling element or capillaries -40 … +200 °C/-40 … +150 °C (-40 … +392 °F/-40 … +302 °F)
- High temperature oil KN3.2 and cooling element -10 … +300 °C/-10 … +200 °C (+14 … +572 °F/+14 … +572 °F)
- High temperature oil KN3.2 and cooling element 300 mm or -10 … +400 °C/-10 … +200 °C (+14 … +752 °F/+14 … +572 °F)
capillaries
- Halocarbon oil KN21 -40 … +150 °C/-40 … +80 °C (-40 … +302 °F/-40 … +176 °F)
- Halocarbon oil KN21 for oxygen applications -40 … +60 °C/-40 … +60 °C (-40 … +140 °F/-40 … +140 °F)
- Silicone-free liquid KN70 -40 … +70 °C (-40 … +158 °F), no vacuum
- med. white oil KN62 and cooling element -15 … +150 °C/-15 … +150 °C (+5 … +302 °F/+5 … +302 °F)
- Med. white oil KN62 (FDA) and cooling element -15 … +200 °C/-15 … +150 °C (+5 … +392 °F/+10 … +302 °F)
- Med. white oil KN62 (FDA) and temperature adapter 300 mm -15 … +250 °C/-15 … +170 °C (+5 … +482 °F/+10 … +338 °F)
VEGABAR 52
Product temperature depending on the measuring cell seal9)
- FKM (A+P 70.16-06) -40 … +120 °C (-40 … +248 °F)
- FFKM (Kalrez 6375) -10 … +120 °C (+14 … +248 °F)
- FFKM (Chemraz 535) -30 … +120 °C (-22 … +248 °F)
- EPDM (A+P 75.5KW/75F) -40 … +120 °C (-40 … +248 °F)
VEGABAR 53
Product temperature, threaded fittings depending on the seal10)
- FKM (VP2/A) -20 … +100 °C (-4 … +212 °F)
- EPDM (A+P 75.5/KW75F) -30 … +100 °C (-22 … +212 °F)
- NBR (COG) -20 … +100 °C (-4 … +212 °F)
- FFKM (Chemraz 535) -30 … +100 °C (-22 … +212 °F)
Product temperature threaded fitting M44 x 1.25 as well as fittings -30 … +150 °C (-22 … +302 °F)
bolting according to DIN 11851 or DIN 11864
Vibration resistance mechanical vibrations with 4 g and 5 … 100 Hz11)
VEGABAR 54
Product temperature depending on the measuring cell seal
- FKM (VP2/A) -20 … +120 °C (-4 … +248 °F)
- FFKM (Kalrez 6375) -20 … +120 °C (-4 … +248 °F)
- EPDM (A+P75.5/KW75F) -40 … +120 °C (-40 … +248 °F)
- FFKM (Chemraz 535) -30 … +120 °C (-22 … +248 °F)

Electromechanical data - version IP 66/IP 67

Cable entry/plug12)
- Single chamber housing l 1 x cable gland M20 x 1.5 (cable: ø 5 … 9 mm), 1 x blind stopper
M20 x 1.5
or:
l 1 x closing cap ½ NPT, 1 x blind plug ½ NPT
or:
l 1 x plug (depending on the version), 1 x blind stopper M20 x 1.5

- Double chamber housing l 1 x cable gland M20 x 1.5 (cable: ø 5 … 9 mm), 1 x blind stopper
M20 x 1.5; plug M12 x 1 for VEGADIS 61 (optional)
or:
l 1 x closing cap ½ NPT, 1 x blind stopper ½ NPT, plug M12 x 1 for
VEGADIS 61 (optional)
or:
l 1 x plug (depending on the version), 1 x blind stopper M20 x 1.5; plug
M12 x 1 for VEGADIS 61 (optional)

Spring-loaded terminals for wire cross-section up to 2.5 mm² (AWG 14)

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Version for oxygen applications up to 60 °C (140 °F).
9)
With process fitting PVDF, max. 100 °C (212 °F).
10)
Version for oxygen applications up to 60 °C (140 °F).
11)
Tested according to the regulations of German Lloyd, GL directive 2.
12)
Depending on the version M12 x 1, according to DIN 43650, Harting, Amphenol-Tuchel, 7/8" FF.

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Indicating and adjustment module

Voltage supply and data transmission through the sensor
Indication LC display in Dot matrix
Adjustment elements 4 keys
Protection
- unassembled IP 20
- mounted into the sensor without cover IP 40
Materials
- Housing ABS
- Inspection window Polyester foil

Supply voltage - 4 … 20 mA/HART

VEGABAR 51
Supply voltage
- Non-Ex instrument 12 … 36 V DC13)
- EEx-ia instrument 12 … 30 V DC14)
Permissible residual ripple
- < 100 Hz Uss < 1 V
- 100 Hz … 10 kHz Uss < 10 mV

VEGABAR 52, 54
Supply voltage
- Non-Ex instrument 12 … 36 V DC
- EEx-ia instrument 12 … 30 V DC
Permissible residual ripple
- < 100 Hz Uss < 1 V
- 100 Hz … 10 kHz Uss < 10 mV
Load see diagram

Ω
1000

750

3
500
2
1
250

4
12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 V

Fig. 19: Voltage diagram VEGABAR 51, 52, 54

1 HART load
2 Voltage limit EEx-ia instrument
3 Voltage limit non-Ex instrument
4 Supply voltage

VEGABAR 53
Supply voltage
- Non-Ex instrument 14 … 36 V DC
- EEx-ia instrument 14 … 30 V DC
Permissible residual ripple
- < 100 Hz Uss < 1 V
- 100 Hz … 10 kHz Uss < 10 mV
Load see diagram
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From measuring range 100 bar, 14 … 36 V DC.
14)
From measuring range 100 bar, 14 … 30 V DC.

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Ω
1000

750

3
500
2
1
250

4
14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 V

Fig. 20: Voltage diagram VEGABAR 53

1 HART load
2 Voltage limit EEx-ia instrument
3 Voltage limit non-Ex instrument
4 Supply voltage

Voltage supply - Profibus PA

VEGABAR 51
Supply voltage
- Non-Ex instrument 9 … 32 V DC
- EEx-ia instrument 9 … 24 V DC
VEGABAR 52, 54
Supply voltage
- Non-Ex instrument 9 … 32 V DC
- EEx-ia instrument 9 … 24 V DC
VEGABAR 53
Supply voltage
- Non-Ex instrument 9 … 32 V DC
- EEx-ia instrument 9 … 24 V DC
Power supply by/max. number of sensors
- DP/PA segment coupler max. 32 (max. 10 with Ex)
- VEGALOG 571 EP card max. 15 (max. 10 with Ex)

Power supply - Foundation Fieldbus

VEGABAR 51
Supply voltage
- Non-Ex instrument 9 … 32 V DC
- EEx-ia instrument 9 … 24 V DC
Supply voltage with lighted indicating and adjustment module
- Non-Ex instrument 12 … 32 V DC15)
- EEx-ia instrument 12 … 24 V DC16)
VEGABAR 52, 54
Supply voltage
- Non-Ex instrument 9 … 32 V DC
- EEx-ia instrument 9 … 24 V DC
Supply voltage with lighted indicating and adjustment module
- Non-Ex instrument 12 … 32 V DC
- EEx-ia instrument 12 … 24 V DC
VEGABAR 53
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Supply voltage
- Non-Ex instrument 9 … 32 V DC
- EEx-ia instrument 9 … 24 V DC

15)
From measuring range 100 bar, 13 … 36 V DC.
16)
From measuring range 100 bar, 13 … 36 V DC.

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Supply voltage with lighted indicating and adjustment module

- Non-Ex instrument 13 … 32 V DC
- EEx-ia instrument 13 … 24 V DC
Power supply by/max. number of sensors
- H1 Fieldbus cable/Voltage supply max. 32 (max. 10 with Ex)

Electrical protective measures

Protection
- Housing, standard IP 66/IP 6717)
- Aluminium and stainless housing (optionally available) IP 66/IP 68 (1 bar)18)
- Transmitter in IP 68 version IP 68
- External housing IP 65
Overvoltage category III
Protection class II

Existing approvals or approvals applied for19)20)

ATEX ia ATEX II 1G, 1/2G, 2G EEx ia IIC T6
ATEX na ATEX 3G EEx na II T5 … T1 X
ATEX D ATEX II 1/2D, 2D IP6X T, ATEX II 1/2/-D, 2D IP6X T
FM(NI) FM(NI) CL I, Div2, GP ABCD (DIP)CL II, III, DIV1, GP EFG
FM(IS) FM(IS) CL I, II, III, DIV1, GP ABCDEF
CSA(NI) CSA(NI) CL I, Div2, GP ABCD (DIP)CL II, III, DIV1, GP EFG
CSA (IS) CSA (IS) CL I, II, III, DIV1, GP ABCDEFG
Ship approval GL, LRS, ABS, CCS, RINA, DNV
Other approvals VLAREM

CE conformity
EMC 2004/108/EG EN 61326-1: 2006
LVD 2006/95/EG EN 61010-1: 2001

Functional safety (SIL)

You can find detailled information in the supplementary instructions manual "Functional safety VEGABAR series 50 and 60" or under www.
vega.com.
Functional safety according to IEC 61508-4/61511
- Single channel architecture (1oo1D) up to SIL2
- Double channel architecture (1oo2D) up to SIL3

Environmental instructions
VEGA environment management system certified according to DIN EN ISO 14001
You can find detailed information under www.vega.com.
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Instruments with gauge pressure measuring ranges cannot detect the ambient pressure when submerged, e.g. in water. This can lead to
falsification of the measured value.
18)
Only with instruments with absolute pressure ranges.
19)
Deviating data in Ex applications: see separate safety instructions.
20)
Depending on order specification.

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7 Dimensions

Housing in protection IP 66/IP 67 IP 68 version with external housing

~ 59 mm ~ 69 mm ~ 87 mm (3 27/64") 65 mm
~ 69 mm (2 21/64") (2 9/16")
ø 80 mm (2 23/32") ø 84 mm
(2 23/32") ø 77 mm
ø 77 mm (3 5/16")
(3 5/32") (3 1/32")
(3 1/32")

(2 43/64")
M16x1,5

68 mm
42mm

117 mm (4 39/64")

120 mm (4 23/32")
112 mm (4 13/32")

112 mm (4 13/32")

(1 21/32")

1
M20x1,5/ M20x1,5/ M20x1,5/
½ NPT ½ NPT ½ NPT
M20x1,5/
1 2 3 ½ NPT 4
~ 116 mm (4 9/16")
ø 84 mm (3 5/16")

59 mm (2 21/64")
(3 5/8")
92 mm
116 mm (4 9/16")

40mm
(1 37/64")
90 mm (3 35/64")

110 mm (4 21/64")
M20x1,5/ M20x1,5
2
~ 66 mm (2 19/32")
½ NPT

5
Fig. 23: IP 68 version with external housing
Fig. 21: Housing versions in protection IP 66/IP 67 (with integrated indicating and 1 Lateral cable outlet
adjustment module the housing is 9 mm/0.35 in higher) 2 Axial cable outlet
1 Plastic housing
2 Stainless steel housing VEGABAR 51 - flange version
3 Special steel casting housing
4 Aluminium double chamber housing
5 Aluminium housing

Housing in protection IP 66/IP 68, 1 bar

~ 103mm ~ 105mm (4 9/64") ~ 93 mm
(4 1/16") ø 84mm (3 21/32")
ø 77mm ø 80 mm
122 mm

122 mm
(3 1/32") (3 5/16") (3 5/32")

M16x1,5
51
117mm (4 39/64")

112 mm (4 13/32")
120mm (4 23/32")

d2
b
f

d4
M20x1,5 M20x1,5/
k
½ NPT D
RL

M20x1,5/
1 ½ NPT 2 3 EB, FR, FB, FC, FH
F1, F5, FS
~ 150mm (5 29/32")
ø 84mm (3 5/16")

d5
116mm (4 9/16")

FD, FE, FG, FJ, FK

F7, FQ

1 DN PN D b k d2 d4 f RL d5 dM 3
FR 25 40 115 22 85 4xø14 68 2 - - -
M20x1,5 M20x1,5 FB 40 40 150 18 110 4xø18 68 3 - - -
FC 50 40 165 20 125 4xø18 102 3 - - -
4 FD 50 40 165 20 125 4xø18 102 3 50 48,3 47
FE 50 40 165 20 125 4xø18 102 3 100 48,3 47
FG 50 40 165 20 125 4xø18 102 3 200 48,3 47
Fig. 22: Housing versions in protection IP 66/IP 68, 1 bar (with integrated indicating FH 80 40 200 24 160 8xø18 138 3 - - -
FJ 80 40 200 24 160 8xø18 138 3 50 76 72
and adjustment module the housing is 9 mm/0.35 in higher)
FK 80 40 200 24 160 8xø18 138 3 100 76 72

1 Stainless steel housing 2 " lbs D b k d2 d4 f RL d5 dM

3
2 Special steel casting housing F1 1" 150 5" 3/4" 3 7/8" 4xø 5/8" 3 7/8" 1/8" - - -
3 Aluminium double chamber housing EB 1 1/2" 150 6" 3/4" 4 3/4" 4xø 5/8" 3 5/8" 1/8" - - -

4 Aluminium housing F5 2" 150 6" 3/4" 4 3/4" 4xø 5/8" 3 5/8" 1/8" - - -
F7 2" 150 6" 3/4" 4 3/4" 4xø 5/8" 3 5/8" 1/8" 2" 1,9" -
FS 3" 150 7 1/2" 3/4" 6 4xø 5/8" 6 1/8" - - -
FQ 3" 150 7 1/2" 3/4" 6 4xø 5/8" 6 1/8" 6" 2,9" -

Fig. 24: VEGABAR 51 - flange version

1 Flange connection according to DIN 2501

2 Flange fitting according to ANSI B16.5
3 Diaphragm diameter
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VEGABAR 51 - threaded version VEGABAR 51 - tube isolating diaphragm

106 mm (4 11/64")

106 mm (4 11/64")
76 mm
(2.99")

SW 41 mm
~105 mm
(4.13")

~120 mm
28 mm
(1.1")

(4.72")

SW32 1 2
SW41
G¾B
G1B
ø 30 mm G1B

Mb
Mb

D2

D1
D
D

d
20 mm
(0.79")

(1.18")
ø 22 mm
28 mm
(1.1")

(0.87") ø 25 mm
ø 32 mm L L
(0.98")
(1.26") ø 39 mm mm mm
DN PN D Mb L DN PN L D d D1 D2 Mb
GE GB (1.54")
RA 25 6…400 63 28,5 60 RH 2“ 40 156 64 56,3 56 75 48
GC inch inch
DN PN D Mb L DN PN L D d D1 D2 Mb
RA 25 6... 400 2 31/64" 1 1/8" 2 23/64" RH 2“ 40 6 9/64" 2 33/64" 2 7/32" 2 13/64" 2 61/64" 1 57/64"

mm
~105 mm

~105 mm

DN PN G1 L2 D2 Mb
(4.72")

(4.13")

106 mm (4 11/64")

SW55 RT 25 40 Rd52x1,6 114 46 26

SW55
RQ 32 40 Rd58x1,6 140 52 32
G1½B 1½”NPT RW 50 25 Rd78x1,6 156 70 50
3
30 mm

30 mm
(1.18")

(1.18")

ø 40 mm ø 40 mm inch DN PN G1 D d Mb
(1.58") (1.58")
RH 25 40 Rd52x1,6 4 31/64" 1 13/16" 1 1/32"
ø 60 mm ø 60 mm
Mb

G1
D2

(2.36") (2.36") RH 32 40 Rd58x1,6 5 33/64" 2 3/64" 1 17/64"

RH 50 25 Rd78x1,6 6 9/64" 2 3/4" 1 31/32"
GD/GF GN
g
L2

Fig. 25: VEGABAR 51 - threaded version

Fig. 26: VEGABAR 51 - tube isolating diaphragm

1 Tube isolating diaphragm for mounting between flanges

2 Tube isolating diaphragm with Clamp connection 2"
3 Tube isolating diaphragm with threaded fitting according to DIN 11851
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VEGABAR 52 VEGABAR 53 - hygienic fitting

70 mm
(2 3/4")

(3 15/64")
73 mm
(2 7/8")

82 mm
(3 11/32")
17 mm
(43/64")

SW 27 mm

85 mm
G½A
(1 1/16")

17 mm
(43/64")
23 mm
(29/32")

G½A
G½A
20 mm
(25/32")
3 mm

G¼A
(1/8")
3 mm
(1/8")

ø 3 mm
20 mm
(25/32")
2 mm
(5/64")

(1/8") G¼A
ø 6 mm ø 17,5 mm ø63 mm
ø 17,5 mm (2 31/64")
(15/64") (11/16")
(11/16")
GI/GT/GC GP/GL/GU/GK GS RK

Fig. 30: VEGABAR 53 RK = bolting DN 25 according to DIN 11851

VEGABAR 54 - threaded fitting 1

(2 61/64")
(2 61/64")

75 mm
73 mm

75 mm
(2 7/8")

15 mm
(19/32")

½"NPT
G½A M20x1,5
23 mm

25 mm
(29/32")

(63/64")
25 mm
(63/64")

(13/64")
3 mm

5 mm

ø 3 mm
(1/8")

¼"NPT ø 3 mm SW 46 SW46 SW55

(1 31/32")

1 ½”NPT
(1 31/32")

(2 11/64")
50 mm

(1/8") 50 mm

55 mm
ø 6 mm (1/8") ø 6 mm G1 ½ A
G1 ½ A
(15/64") (15/64")
GJ GN/GM GB
22 mm
(55/64")
22 mm
(55/64")

25 mm
(63/64")
ø 55 mm
ø 55 mm ø 60 mm
(2 11/64")
(2 11/64") (2 23/64")
Fig. 27: VEGABAR 52 GV/GT/GC = G½ A manometer connection EN 837, GP/GL/
GG GN GW
GU/GK = G½ A inner G¼ A, GS = G½ A inner G¼ A PVDF, GI = G½ A manometer
connection volume-reduced, GN/GM = ½ NPT, GB = M20 x 1.5 manometer con-
nection EN 837 Fig. 31: VEGABAR 54 - readed fitting: GG = G1½ A, GW = G1½ A PVDF, GN =
1½ NPT
VEGABAR 53 - threaded fitting
VEGABAR 54 - threaded fitting 2

SW 36mm
20,5 mm
(2 31/64")

SW 27mm SW 41mm
63 mm

SW 27mm
(13/16")

(2 9/16")

(2 9/16")
65 mm

65 mm

SW 41mm (1 27/64")
(1 49/64")

(1 47/64")

(1 39/64")
(1 47/64")

(1 1/16")
45 mm

44 mm

(1 1/16")
44 mm

(1 39/64")
G½A G¾A G½A G1A
23 mm
(29/32")

G½B G1B
22 mm

21 mm
(55/64")

ø 24 mm ø 18 mm ø 30 mm
(53/64")
21 mm
(13/16")
20,5 mm
(13/16")
10 mm

10 mm
(25/64")

(25/64")
3 mm
(1/8")

ø 3 mm ø 18mm ø 30 mm (15/16") (23/32") (1 3/16")

(1/8") ø 6 mm (45/64") (1 3/16") ø 27 mm ø 40mm
(15/64") (1 1/16") (1 37/64")
GA GB GC
GV GF/GK GC/GH

SW 32mm
SW 41mm (1 17/64")
(2 21/64")
59 mm

(1 39/64") M30x1,5
(1 13/16")

SW 46mm
46 mm
(2 9/16")
65 mm
(2 63/64")

20 mm

SW 41 mm
(25/32")
76 mm

10 mm
(25/64")

(3 3/16")

G1A
81 mm

½“NPT (1 13/16")
M44x1,25
(1 7/64")
28 mm

G1B
32,5 mm
(1 9/32")

(1 37/64")

ø 30 mm
21 mm

40 mm
(53/64")

ø 40 mm
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(1 3/16")
25 mm

15 mm
(63/64")

ø 40mm
(19/32")

(1 37/64")
ø 30mm ¼“NPT (1 37/64")
ø35 mm
(1 3/16")
(1 3/8")
GE GD
GE GN BA

Fig. 32: VEGABAR - threaded fititng: GA = G¾ A absolutely front-flush, GB = G½ A

Fig. 28: VEGABAR GV = G½ A manometer connection, GF = G½ B front flush, GC = front-flush, GC = G1 A absolutely front-flush, GE = G1 A with O-ring in front, GD =
G1 B front flush, GE = G1 B front flush EHEDG, GN = ½ NPT, BA = M44 x 1.25 G1 A absolutely front-flush 40 mm

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 Dimensions

VEGABAR 54 - flange fitting 1 VEGABAR 54 - hygienic fitting

SW46
(1 31/32")

d2
50 mm

51 mm
(2.01")

51 mm
(2.01")
60 mm
(2.36")
b
f

d4 ø 84 mm ø 78 mm (3.07")
ø 78 mm (3.31") ø 92 mm (3.62")
k
(3.07")
D
LA TA RA/RB

EA, FB, FM, FH, FI

mm DN PN D b k d2 d4 f
1 EA 40 40 150 18 110 4xø18 88 3
FB 50 40 165 20 125 4xø18 102 3
FM 80 40 200 24 160 8xø18 138 3
2 FH 2“ 150 lbs 6" 3/4" 4 3/4" 4xø 5/8" 3 5/8" 1/8"

FI 3“ 150 lbs 7 1/2" 15/16" 6“ 4xø 5/8" 5“ 1/8"

SW46

55 mm
(2.17")
inch DN PN D b k d2 d4 f 50 mm
(1.97")

60 mm
(2.36")
1 EA 40 40 5 29/32" 45/64" 4 21/64" 4xø 45/64" 3 15/32" 1/8"

FB 50 40 6 1/2" 25/32" 4 59/64" 4xø 45/64" 4 1/64" 1/8"

FM 80 40 7 7/8" 15/16" 6 19/64" 8xø 45/64" 5 7/16" 1/8"

ø 65 mm (2.56")
2 FH 2“ 150 lbs 6" 3/4" 4 3/4" 4xø 5/8" 3 5/8" 1/8"

FI 3“ 150 lbs 7 1/2" 15/16" 6“ 4xø 5/8" 5“ 1/8"

ø 84 mm (3.31")
ø 92 mm (3.62") ø 74 mm (2.91")
ø 105 mm (4.13")
ø 84 mm (3.31")

RD RS/RT AA
Fig. 34: VEGABAR 54 - flange fitting form C DIN 2501

1 Flange connection according to DIN 2501 Fig. 36: VEGABAR 54 - hygienic fitting: LA = hygienic fitting with compression nut
2 Flange fitting according to ANSI B16.5 F40, TA = TuchenhagenVarivent DN 32, RA/RB = bolting DN 40/DN 50 according to
DIN 11851, RD = bolting DN 50 according to DIN 11864, RS/RT = SMS DN 38/
VEGABAR 54 - flange fitting 2 DN 51, AA = DRD

VEGABAR 54 - fitting for paper industry 1

47,8 mm

d2
(1 7/8")

b
f

d4
k
SW32 ø 36 mm
D 46
45,5 mm
(1 51/64")
(2 3/64")

(1 57/64")
52 mm

(1 27/64")
48 mm

M44x1,25 M30x1,5 M8
FA

mm DN PN D b k d2 d4 f
21 mm

(1 9/64")

ø 25 mm
(53/64")

29 mm

FA 25 40 115 18 85 4xø14 68 2 ø 26,3 mm

(63/64")
(1 1/32")
ø 27,4 mm
inch DN PN D b k d2 d4 f (1 5/64")
BA/BB BF/BS PC
FA 25 40 4 17/64" 45/64" 3 11/32" 4xø 35/64" 2 43/64" 5/64"

Fig. 35: VEGABAR 54 - flange fitting form B1, EN 1092-1

43,7 mm

43,7 mm
(1 23/32")

(1 23/32")

M8 M8

ø 34,6 mm ø 40,4 mm
(1 23/64") (1 19/32")

PD PE
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Fig. 37: VEGABAR - fitting for the paper industry: BA/BB = M44 x 1.25; BF =
M30 x 1.5; BS = M30 x 1.5 for headbox, PC = PMC 1", PD = PMC 1¼", PE =
PMC 1½"

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 Dimensions

VEGABAR 54 - fitting for paper industry 2

SW36 SW36
104,8 mm (4 1/8")

104,8 mm (4 1/8")

G1" G1"
(1 3/16")

(1 3/16")
30 mm

30 mm

ø 24,7 mm ø 24,7 mm
(31/32") (31/32")
ø 29,3 mm ø 29,3 mm
(1 5/32") (1 5/32")
VP VR

Fig. 39: VEGABAR - connection for paper industry: VP = G1" PASVE, VR = G1"
PASVE with O-ring seal

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 Product code

8 Product code

VEGABAR 51 VEGABAR 52
Approval Approval
XX without XX without
XM Ship approval XM Ship approval
CX ATEX II 1G, 1/2G, 2G EEx ia IIC T6 CX ATEX II 1G, 1/2G, 2G EEx ia IIC T6
CM ATEX II 1G, 1/2G, 2G EEx ia IIC T6 + ship approval CM ATEX II 1G, 1/2G, 2G EEx ia IIC T6 + Ship approval
GX ATEX II 1/2D,2D IP6X T GX ATEX II 1/2D,2D IP6X T
Process fitting / Material UX FM(NI)CL I,DIV2,GP ABCD (DIP)CL II,III,DIV1,GP EFG
FR Flange DN25PN40 Form D, DIN2501 / 316L UF FM(IS)CL I,II,III, DIV 1,GP ABCDEF
FB Flange DN40PN40 Form D,DIN2501/316L Process fitting / Material
FC Flange DN50PN40 Form D, DIN2501 / 316L GV G½A, manometer connection EN837 PN160 / 316L
EV Flange DN50PN40 Form B2, EN 1092-1/316L GC G½A, manometer connection / Hastelloy
F1 Flange 1" 150lb RF, ANSI B16.5 / 316L GP G½A inner G¼A PN160 / 316L
LA Hyg.fitting w.compression nut F40 PN40/316L GS G½A inner G¼A PN10 / PVDF
RT Bolting DN25PN40, DIN11851 / 316L GL G½A inner G¼A PN160/Hastelloy C276
RQ Bolting DN32PN40, DIN11851 / 316L GN ½NPT inner ¼NPT PN160 / 316L
RW Bolting DN50PN25, DIN11851 / 316L GM ½NPT inner ¼NPT PN160 / Hastelloy
ZC Cell DN50PN16/100 / 316L GB M20x1.5 manometer connection EN837 PN160 / 316L
Isolating liquid / Temperature Seal measuring cell
A Silicone oil KN2.2 /-40...150°C (Pabs <1bar-40...150°C) 1 FKM (Viton)
C Silic.oil KN2.2+cool./ -40..200°C(Pabs <1bar-40..150°C) 2 Kalrez 6375
G HT oil KN3.2+cool. / -10...300°C(Pabs<1bar-10..200°C) 3 EPDM
H HT oil KN3.2+capil.1m/ -10..400°C(Pabs<1bar-10...200°C) R Chemraz 535
I Halocarbon oil KN21/ -40...150°C (Pabs<1bar -40...80°C) Pressure / Measuring range
J Silicone-free liquid KN70 / -40...70°C(no vacuum) A rel. / 0...0.1bar (0...10kPa)
M Med.white oil KN62/-15..150°C(Pabs<1bar-15..150°C) B rel. / 0...0.2bar (0...20kPa)
R Med.white oil+coo.KN62 /-15..200°C(Pabs<1bar-15..150°C) C rel. / 0...0.4bar (0...40kPa)
Material diaphragm D rel. / 0...1.0bar (0...100kPa)
1 316L E rel. / 0...2.5bar (0...250kPa)
2 Hastelloy C276 F rel. / 0...5.0bar (0...500kPa)
5 Tantalum 1) G rel. / 0...10.0bar (0...1000kPa)
7 PTFE 2) T rel. / 0...25.0bar (0...2500kPa)
Pressure / Meas. range W rel. / 0...60.0bar (0...6000kPa)
C rel. / 0...0.4 bar (0...40 kPa) P rel. / -1...0.0bar (-100...0kPa)
D rel. / 0...1 bar (0...100 kPa) Q rel. / -1...1.5bar (-100...150kPa)
E rel. / 0...2.5 bar (0...250 kPa) R rel. / -1...5.0bar (-100...500kPa)
F rel. / 0...5 bar (0...500 kPa) S rel. / -1...10.0bar (-100...1000kPa)
G rel. / 0...10 bar (0...1000 kPa) H rel. / -1...25.0bar (-100...2500kPa)
T rel. / 0...25 bar (0...2500 kPa) V rel. / -1...60.0bar (-100...6000kPa)
N rel. / 0...60 bar (0...6000 kPa) K rel. / -0.05...0.05bar (-5...5kPa)
P rel. / -1...0 bar (-100...0 kPa) L rel. / -0.1...0.1bar (-10...10kPa)
Q rel. / -1...1.5 bar (-100...150 kPa) M rel. / -0.2...0.2bar (-20...20kPa)
R rel. / -1...5 bar (-100...500 kPa) O rel. / -0.5...0.5bar (-50...50kPa)
S rel. / -1...10 bar (-100...1000 kPa) 1 abs. / 0...1.0bar (0...100kPa)
H rel. / -1...25 bar (-100...2500 kPa) 2 abs. / 0...2.5bar (0...250kPa)
V rel. / -1...60 bar (-100...6000 kPa) 3 abs. / 0...5.0bar (0...500kPa)
M rel. / -0.2...0.2 bar (-20...20 kPa) 4 abs. / 0...10.0bar (0...1000kPa)
O rel. / -0.5...0.5 bar (-50...50 kPa) 5 abs. / 0...25.0bar (0...2500kPa)
1 abs. / 0...1 bar (0...100 kPa) 3) 7 abs./0...60.0bar (0...6000kPa)
2 abs. / 0...2.5 bar (0...250 kPa) 3) Electronics
3 abs. / 0...5 bar (0...500 kPa) 3) Z 4...20mA
4 abs. / 0...10 bar (0...1000 kPa) 3) H 4...20mA/HART®
5 abs. / 0...25 bar (0...2500 kPa) 3) P Profibus PA
Electronics F Foundation Fieldbus
Z 4...20mA Housing / Protection
H 4...20mA/HART® K Plastic / IP66/IP67
P Profibus PA A Aluminium / IP66/IP67
F Foundation Fieldbus 8 Stainless steel (electropolished) 316L / IP66/IP67
Housing / Protection Cable entry / Plug connection
K Plastic / IP66/IP67 M M20x1.5 / without
A Aluminium / IP66/IP67 N ½NPT / without
8 Stainless steel (electropolished) 316L / IP66/IP67 Indicating/adjustment module (PLICSCOM)
Cable entry / Plug connection X Without
M M20x1.5 / without A Top mounted
N ½NPT / without Accuracy class
Indicating/adjustment module (PLICSCOM) E 0.10%
X Without S 0.20%
A Top mounted
Vacuum service BR52.
X without
J with (recommended for meas. ranges <0.5bar abs)

BR51.

1)
Only with flange version
2)
Max. product temperature 200°C
3)
A vacuum service is carried out automatically for all absolute pressure measuring ranges
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VEGABAR 53 VEGABAR 54
Approval Approval
XX without XX without
XM Ship approval XM Ship approval
CX ATEX II 1G, 1/2G, 2G EEx ia IIC T6 CX ATEX II 1G, 1/2G, 2G EEx ia IIC T6
CM ATEX II 1G, 1/2G, 2G EEx ia IIC T6 + Ship approval CM ATEX II 1G, 1/2G, 2G EEx ia IIC T6 + Ship approval
GX ATEX II 1/2D,2D IP6X T GX ATEX II 1/2D,2D IP6X T
UX FM(NI)CL I,DIV2,GP ABCD (DIP)CL II,III,DIV1,GP EFG Process fitting / Material
UF FM(IS)CL I,II,III, DIV 1,GP ABCDEF GG Thread G1½A PN60 / 316L
Process fitting / Material GN Thread 1½NPT PN60 / 316L
GV G½A, manometer connection / 316Ti CA Tri-Clamp 2" PN16 / 316L
GF G½A, front-flush / 316Ti with O-ring from 2.5bar CE Tri-Clamp 2½" PN10 / 316L
GC G1A, front-flush / 316Ti with O-ring up to 1.6bar LA Hygien. fitting with compression nut F40 PN40 / 316L
GN Thread ½NPT/316Ti TA Varivent N50-40 PN25 / 316L
CC Tri-Clamp 1½" PN16 / 316L RB Bolting DN50PN25 DIN11851 / 316L
CA Tri-Clamp 2" PN16 / 316L RD Bolting DN50PN25 Form A DIN11864 / 316L
LA Hyg.connection w. compression nut F40 PN40 / 316L RT SMS DN51 PN6 / 316L
Seal AA DRD PN40 / 316L
1 FKM (Viton) 1) BB M44x1.25; pressure screw PN60 / 316L
3 EPDM 1) SA Neumo biocontrol Gr.50PN16/316L
4 NBR 1) FB Flange DN50PN40 Form C, DIN2501 / 316L
X without FM Flange DN80PN64 Form C,DIN2501/316L
Pressure / Measuring range FH Flange 2" 150lb RF, ANSI B16.5 / 316L
C rel. / 0...0.4bar (0...40kPa) GB Thread G½A front-flush PN60 / 316L
D rel. / 0...1.6bar (0...160kPa) GC Thread G1A completely front-flush PN60 / 316L
U rel. / 0...40.0bar (0...4000kPa) BF Thread M30x1.5 absolutely front-flush PN60/316L
W rel. / 0...100.0bar (0...10000kPa) PD PMC 1¼" front-flush
X rel. / 0...250.0bar (0...25000kPa) VP Thread G1A suitable for PASVE PN40 / 316L
R rel. / -1...0.0bar (-100...0kPa) FA Flange DN25PN40 Form B1, EN 1092-1/316L
S rel. / -1...0.6bar (-100...60kPa) Seal measuring cell
O rel. / -1...3.0bar (-100...300kPa) 1 FKM (Viton)
P rel. / -1...5.0bar (-100...500kPa) 2 Kalrez 6375
Q rel. / -1...15.0bar (-100...1500kPa) 3 EPDM
Z rel. / 0...600.0bar (0...60000kPa) R Chemraz 535
1 abs. / 0...0.4bar (0...40kPa) Pressure / Measuring range
2 abs. / 0...1.6bar (0...160kPa) A rel. / 0...0.1bar (0...10kPa)
3 abs. / 0...6.0bar (0...600kPa) B rel. / 0...0.2bar (0...20kPa)
4 abs. / 0...16.0bar (0...1600kPa) C rel. / 0...0.4bar (0...40kPa)
Electronics D rel. / 0...1.0bar (0...100kPa)
Z 4...20mA E rel. / 0...2.5bar (0...250kPa)
H 4...20mA/HART® F rel. / 0...5.0bar (0...500kPa)
P Profibus PA G rel. / 0...10.0bar (0...1000kPa)
F Foundation Fieldbus H rel. / 0...25.0bar (0...2500kPa)
Housing / Protection V rel. / 0...60.0bar (0...6000kPa)
K Plastic / IP66/IP67 P rel. / -1...0.0bar (-100...0kPa)
A Aluminium / IP66/IP67 Q rel. / -1...1.5bar (-100...150kPa)
8 Stainless steel (electropolished) 316L / IP66/IP67 R rel. / -1...5.0bar (-100...500kPa)
Cable entry / Plug connection S rel. / -1...10.0bar (-100...1000kPa)
M M20x1.5 / without T rel. / -1...25.0bar (-100...2500kPa)
N ½NPT / without W rel. / -1...60.0bar (-100...6000kPa)
K rel. / -0.05...0.05bar (-5...5kPa)
Indicating/adjustment module (PLICSCOM)
L rel. / -0.1...0.1bar (-10...10kPa)
X Without
M rel. / -0.2...0.2bar (-20...20kPa)
A Top mounted
O rel. / -0.5...0.5bar (-50...50kPa)
Accuracy class
1 abs. / 0...1.0bar (0...100kPa)
E 0.10%
2 abs. / 0...2.5bar (0...250kPa)
S 0.20%
3 abs. / 0...5.0bar (0...500kPa)
4 abs. / 0...10.0bar (0...1000kPa)
BR53. 5 abs. / 0...25.0bar (0...2500kPa)
7 abs. / 0...60.0bar (0...6000kPa)
1)
Only with front-flush threaded version Electronics
Z 4...20mA
H 4...20mA/HART®
P Profibus PA
F Foundation Fieldbus
Housing / Protection
K Plastic / IP66/IP67
A Aluminium / IP66/IP67
8 Stainless steel (electropolished) 316L / IP66/IP67
Cable entry / Plug connection
M M20x1.5 / without
N ½NPT / without
Indicating/adjustment module (PLICSCOM)
X Without
A Top mounted
Accuracy class
E 0.10%
S 0.20%

BR54.
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