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Trafag AG: Electronic pressure monitoring

Trafag AG: Electronic pressure monitoring
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Trafag AG: Electronic pressure monitoring

Product catalog summary
Overview
Trafag is a Swiss company specializing in high-tech sensor technology, offering electronic and mechanical pressure monitoring solutions globally. The company is known for its personalized customer service and high-quality product delivery.
Company Profile
Founded in 1942, Trafag is headquartered in Bubikon, Switzerland, with manufacturing facilities in Germany and the Czech Republic. The company is recognized for its technological competence, manufacturing expertise, and customer orientation, allowing for efficient customization and OEM solutions.
Product Lines
Trafag offers pressure transmitters and electronic pressure switches known for long-term stability, vibration resistance, and temperature insensitivity, suitable for harsh environments and various configurations.
Technological Features
The pressure transmitters use thin-film-on-steel and thick-film-on-ceramic sensor technologies, developed in-house for high reliability and resistance to high temperatures and aggressive media.
Accessories
Trafag provides accessories such as hand pumps, sensor communicators, and installation aids like diagnostic valve manifolds and snubbers.
Applications
Trafag products are used in industries like shipbuilding, hydraulics, engine manufacturing, railways, and test and measurement sectors, suitable for applications such as water treatment, HVAC, and oil and gas.
Pressure Transmitters and Switches
The document details various models of pressure transmitters, their measuring principles, ranges, output signals, and environmental specifications, designed to meet international standards for diverse industrial applications.
Electrical Connections
Special electrical connections for different output signals and connectors are outlined, with configurations for signals and connectors like M12x1, 4-pole connectors.
Cable Lengths
Cable lengths are specified as 0.5 m, 1.0 m, and 2.0 m, with parameterization options available.
Pressure Ranges and Specifications
Various product numbers with corresponding pressure ranges, overpressure limits, supply voltage, and accuracy at 25°C are listed.
Parameterization
Parameters such as switch points, reset points, and delay times can be adjusted via a smartphone app, with standard settings and customer adjustment options.
Specifications
Detailed specifications include electrical data, environmental conditions, mechanical data, and protection ratings, with media temperature range from -40°C to +125°C and protection ratings of IP65, IP67, or IP68.
Analogue and Switching Output
Accuracy details for analogue and switching outputs are provided, including typical accuracy at different temperatures and long-term stability.
Dimensions
Dimensions for different product configurations are provided, including details for specific connectors and mounting instructions.
Additional Information
References to additional resources such as data sheets, instructions, and flyers available on the Trafag website are included.
Marine Pressure Transmitter
The NAE 8256 model is highlighted for shipbuilding and engine manufacturing applications, featuring high accuracy, a wide temperature range, and robust design.
Specifications
Detailed specifications for the H72305k pressure transmitter include pressure ranges, overpressure, burst pressure, accuracy levels, and electrical data.
Ordering Information/Type Code
The type code structure is explained, detailing pressure measurement ranges, overpressure, and burst pressure for various models.
Electrical and Mechanical Data
Details on electrical connections, output signals, and mechanical data such as sensor materials, housing, sealing, and mounting torque are provided.
Dimensions and Mounting
Diagrams and measurements for different models are included, specifying dimensions and recommended mounting positions.
Additional Information
Links to related documents such as data sheets, instructions, and flyers are provided for further reference.
Technical Specifications
Technical specifications for pressure sensors and transmitters include pressure connections, electrical connections, output signals, and accessories.
Electrical Connections
Electrical connections are provided through male connectors, including industrial standards and M12x1 connectors with different pole configurations.
Output Signals
Output signals include 4-20 mA and PNP transistor options, with specified load resistance and supply voltage ranges.
Accessories
Accessories include female electrical plugs, pressure peak damping elements, and various seals with temperature ratings.
Parameterization
Parameterization of switching points, delay times, and output functions can be adjusted via a smartphone app.
Environmental and Mechanical Data
Environmental conditions such as media and ambient temperature ranges, protection ratings, humidity, vibration, and shock resistance are specified.
Accuracy and Stability
Accuracy specifications are provided for both analogue and switching outputs, with details on temperature effects, long-term stability, and rise time.
Railway Specifications
Details specific to railway applications include electrical data, environmental conditions, vibration and shock categories, and fire behavior standards.
Dimensions and Ordering Information
Dimensions for various configurations are provided, along with ordering information and type codes for different pressure ranges and accuracy classes.
Applications and Features
Applications in engine manufacturing, railways, machine tools, hydraulics, process technology, and test benches are highlighted, with features like compact design, high accuracy, and CANopen bus protocol support.
Specifications
Specifications for Trafag's CMP 8270 and FPT 8235 sensors are detailed, including CANopen bus protocol, supply voltage, rise time, current consumption, and protection rating.
Accuracy
The CMP 8270 offers measuring accuracies ranging from 0.1% to 0.5%, with long-term stability of ±0.1% FS over one year.
Environmental and Mechanical Data
Sensors are designed to withstand vibrations and shocks, complying with EMC protection standards.
CANopen Features
The CMP 8270 supports CiA bus speeds, autobaud, auto-zero function, and auto-start mode, with error control features.
Applications
The FPT 8235 is suitable for industries like engine manufacturing, machine tools, hydraulics, process technology, water treatment, food, and chemical industries.
Technical Data
The FPT 8235 operates on a thin-film-on-steel measuring principle with an accuracy of ±0.4% FS at 25°C.
Railway Specifications
The EPR 8283 is designed for railway applications, meeting EN 50155 standards.
Specifications
Specifications for industrial pressure transmitters focus on materials, pressure connections, electrical connections, and output signals.
Electrical Connections
Several types of male electrical connectors are available, with materials such as PA and PBT.
Output Signal
Output signal options include 4-20 mA, 0-5 VDC, 1-6 VDC, 0-10 VDC, and 0.5-4.5 VDC ratiometric.
Environmental and Mechanical Data
Transmitters are designed to operate in media and ambient temperatures with protection ratings of IP65, IP67, and IP68.
Accessories and Additional Information
Accessories include various seals and pressure peak damping elements.
Applications and Features
Pressure transmitters are suitable for machine tools, hydraulics, and industrial applications.
Specifications
Specifications for the EPI 8287 series of pressure sensors include pressure range, signal outputs, supply voltage, and environmental conditions.
Electrical Data
Sensors feature a rise time and switch-on delay, with protection against electromagnetic interference.
Environmental Conditions
Sensors can withstand media and ambient temperatures, high humidity levels, and are resistant to vibration and shock.
Mechanical Data
Wetted parts are made from stainless steel, ensuring durability and resistance to corrosion.
Accuracy
Accuracy varies with pressure range, with typical accuracy at +25°C being ±0.3% to ±0.8% FS.
Applications
Sensors are suitable for shipbuilding, engine manufacturing, machine tools, and hydraulics.
Additional Information
Ordering information, dimensions, and electrical connection details are included.
Overview
This document provides detailed technical specifications and ordering information for various pressure transmitters manufactured by Trafag.
Specifications
Pressure transmitters are designed to measure pressure ranges from 0.1 to 1000 bar, with options for relative and absolute pressure measurement.
Electrical and Mechanical Data
Transmitters provide output signals and are equipped with various electrical connections, offering protection ratings up to IP69K.
Applications
Pressure transmitters are suitable for a wide range of applications, including shipbuilding, machine tools, hydraulics, HVAC, process technology, water treatment, and the food industry.
Ordering Information
Detailed type codes for ordering are provided, allowing customization of pressure ranges, electrical connections, and other specifications.
Additional Information
Links to data sheets, instructions, and flyers for further details on each model are included.
Overview
Trafag is known for its high-quality sensors and monitoring instruments for pressure and temperature measurement.
Specifications
The ECTN 8477 pressure transmitter offers a wide media temperature range and features suitable for marine applications.
Technical Data
  • Measuring Range: 0 to 250 bar / 0 to 3000 psi
  • Media Temperature: -25°C to +125°C
  • Output Signal: 4 to 20 mA
  • Accuracy: ±0.3% FS at 25°C
  • Protection: IP65, IP67, IP68
Materials and Construction
The sensor's wetted parts are made of ceramic, with pressure connections available in materials like AISI316L, AISI318LN, and Titanium Grade 5.
Ordering Information
The product type code for ordering is 8477.XX.XX.XX.XX.XX, with options for different pressure ranges and configurations.
Environmental and Mechanical Conditions
  • Ambient Temperature: -25°C to +125°C
  • Vibration: 20 g (10 to 2000 Hz)
  • Shock: 50 g / 3 ms
  • EMC Protection: EN/IEC 61000-6-3 (Emission), EN/IEC 61000-6-2 (Immunity)
Accuracy and Stability
The transmitter offers long-term stability with a typical accuracy of ±0.3% FS over one year at 25°C.
Applications
The ECTN 8477 is designed for marine applications, offering excellent media compatibility and optional features like a titanium version and frontal membrane.
Specifications
Specifications for pressure transmitters include materials used for pressure connections and housing, types of pressure, and corresponding materials.
Pressure Connections
Various pressure connections are available, including G1/4” and G1/2” male connections.
Electrical Connections
Several male electrical connectors are specified, with materials like PA and PBT.
Output Signal
The output signal is primarily 4 ... 20 mA, with specific load resistance and supply voltage requirements.
Accessories
Accessories include various seals and pressure peak damping elements.
Environmental Conditions
Media and ambient temperature ranges, protection levels, and vibration and shock resistance standards are specified.
Accuracy and Stability
Accuracy specifications are provided for different sensors, with typical values at +25°C and long-term stability over one year.
Additional Specifications for Railways
Includes environmental conditions like cold and dry heat tests, vibration and shock categories, and dielectrical strength.
Dimensions
Dimensions for various configurations are provided, including male and female thread options.
Applications and Features
The EX pressure transmitter is suitable for shipbuilding, Ex Zones, and mining, with pressure ranges from 0.4 to 2000 bar.
Technical Data
Details the measuring principle, accuracy, media temperature, and output signal specifications.
Ordering Information
Provides a type code for ordering, with pressure measurement ranges and corresponding overpressure and burst pressure values.
Specifications
Specifications for Trafag's EX pressure transmitters, designed for hazardous environments, are outlined.
Product Range
Various models of the EXNT 8292 series are listed, detailing pressure ranges, overpressure limits, supply voltage requirements, and accuracy.
Electrical and Environmental Data
Transmitters operate with a 4-20 mA output signal and are designed for media and ambient temperatures with protection ratings of IP65 and IP67.
Accuracy and Stability
Accuracy is classified into different classes, with typical accuracy at +25°C being ±0.5% FS.
Mechanical Data
Sensors are made from materials like AISI630 and AISI304, with optional hydrogen-compatible steel.
Applications and Features
EX pressure transmitters are suitable for applications like underground mining and shipbuilding, certified for ATEX and IECEx standards.
Ordering Information
Detailed ordering information, including type codes for different pressure ranges, sensor types, and connections, is provided.
Specifications
Specifications for electronic pressure switches and sensors, focusing on the NPN 8264 and EPN-S 8320 models, are provided.
Procedures and Standards
Compliance with various standards, including EMC protection and mechanical and electrical connections, is outlined.
Applications and Features
Applications and features of the EPN-S 8320 and DPC 8380 models are highlighted.
Technical Data
Detailed technical data for the EPN-S 8320 and DPC 8380 models are included.
Additional Information
Links to data sheets, instructions, and flyers for further information are provided.
Snubber Features and Technical Data
Materials used include 1.4435/316L and brass, with connections available in G1/4” and G1/8” male-female configurations.
Pressure Peak Damping Element
Made from material 1.4305 (AISI303), suitable for water, light oil, and heavy oil.
Switch Amplifier Features
Includes intrinsic safety features for hazardous areas, with output options for signal and relays.
Pressure Measurement Instruments
Includes pressure sensors, transmitters, and transducers, with explanations of different types of pressure measurements.
Accuracy and Specifications
Discusses typical accuracy, non-linearity, hysteresis, and repeatability.
Environmental and Electrical Data
Details on operating and storage temperatures, protection against humidity and dust, and electromagnetic compatibility.
Ex Products Information
Details on ATEX and IECEx certifications for hazardous area applications.
Fluid Resistance Guide
Recommendations for fluid resistance, suggesting tests for specific applications.
Conversion Tables
Includes conversion tables for pressure units and temperature from Fahrenheit to Celsius.
Temperature Conversion Tables
Comprehensive table for converting temperatures from Celsius to Fahrenheit.
Contact Information
Contact details for Trafag's headquarters and subsidiaries worldwide are provided.
Global Presence
Trafag is represented worldwide, emphasizing its reliable quality and global trust.
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Catalog excerpts

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ELECTRONIC PRESSURE MONITORING ► Mechanical pressure monitoring ► Temperature monitoring liufua sensors «> controls

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Trafag - the hightech sensor company 4 - 5 Information on Trafag product lines 6 - 7 Information about accessories 13 Overview pressure transmitters and electronic pessure switches 14 - 22 Terminology for pressure measurement instruments 261 - 264 Information about Ex products 265 Fluid resistance guide 266 - 273 Conversion of pressure and temperature units 274 - 275 Address directory Trafag worldwide 276 - 279 trofaq sensors ^^controls

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Trafag – the hightech sensor company Trafag, a Swiss-based company founded in 1942, is supported by a broad sales and service network in over 40 countries across the world. This allows Trafag to offer customers personalised and competent advice and ensures the best possible service. High-performance development and production departments not only guarantee the fast and reliable delivery of our high-quality and high-precision products, but also ensure that customisations can be implemented in a short time. Technological competence, manufacturing expertise and customer-orientation form the three...

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Trafag product lines Pressure transmitters The technically sophisticated pressure transmitters guarantee flawless pressure measurement. They meet the high requirements for long-term stability, vibration resistance, electromagnetic compatibility, shock resistance and temperature insensitivity. As a result, they have proven themselves for decades in a multitude of demanding applications under harsh environmental conditions. Trafag pressure transmitters are available in a wide variety of versions: various pressure and electrical connections, measuring processes, electrical output signals, approvals...

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Mechanical pressure monitoring Trafag’s electromechanical pressure switches provide high vibration resistance and switch point precision in combination with an extremely robust and durable design. This results in switches that can be operated for decades without requiring maintenance, even under harsh conditions. Various designs with bellows, membrane and piston sensors cover a wide variety of pressure ranges, media and load profiles for many different applications. Pressostats are available with Ex- and ship approvals as well as with railway conformity. Temperature monitoring For 70 years Trafag...

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Shipbuilding ■ Propulsion ■ Pumps ■ Ballast water treatment ■ Steering ■ Separators ■ Tank level Hydraulics ■ Construction machinery ■ Agricultural machinery ■ Injection molding machines ■ Community vehicles ■ Elevators Engines ■ Common rail injection ■ Cooling water ■ Oil pressure ■ Fuel pressure ■ Turbo charger

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Railways ■ Brake systems ■ Pantograph ■ Air compressors ■ Control and safety systems ■ Air-conditioning systems Test & measurement ■ Engine and transmission test benches ■ Mobile vehicle testing ■ Testing of hydraulic components ■ Material testing ■ Brake and chassis test benches Various ■ Water treatment ■ Level monitoring ■ Machine building industry ■ HVAC ■ Oil and gas ■ Chemical industry, process technology trofaq sensors ^^controls

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Pressure transmitters and electronic pressure switches Trafag pressure transmitters and electronic pressure switches are used for measuring and evaluating pressure. Over the decades, they have proven themselves in a multitude of demanding applications in harsh environments. Superior technology and precise manufacturing ensure that the transmitters work perfectly, especially in areas where high requirements are placed on long-term stability, vibration resistance, electromagnetic compatibility, shock resistance or temperature insensitivity. Trafag pressure transmitters and electronic pressure switches...

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Accessories Trafag offers a wide range of original accessories which are ideally matched to our products. These include devices for monitoring or configuring transmitters such as hand pumps with precision pressure gauge or the Sensor Communicator, a handheld device which provides direct access to the calibration values of the transmitter in the Trafag ASIC. Trafag also offers a wide range of accessories that meet specific application requirements and make installation easier, such as diagnostic valve manifolds, snubbers and pressure peak damping elements. For thermostats various protective pipes...

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Measuring principle Thin-film-on-steel Output signal Machine tools Hydraulics HVAC Refrigeration Process technology Water treatment Test benches Railways Machine tools Hydraulics Process technology Machine tools Hydraulics Process technology Measuring and test bench technology Shipbuilding Engine manufacturing Hydraulics Ambient temperature Electrical Industrial standard, contact distance Industrial standard, contact distance Industrial standard, contact distance M12x1; Deutsch DT04-3P/4P; cable cable IP67 Deutsch DT04-3P/4P; cable conformity RINA, RMRS

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CANopen Configuration Tool 4 ... 20 mA, Switching output: 1 or 2 PNP transistors Industrial standard, contact distance Industrial standard, contact distance M12x1 Shipbuilding Engine manufacturing Machine tools Process technology Water treatment Test benches trofaq sensors ^^controls

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Measuring principle Thin-film-on-steel Output signal

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G1/4" f; G1/4" m; G1/4" m (Manometer); G1/2" m; G1/2" m, frontal membrane; G1/2" m, flush membrane; G1/2" m (Manometer) 1/4"NPT m; 1/2"NPT m; G1/4" f; G1/4" m; G1/2" m; G1/2" m, frontal membrane; G1/2" m, flush membrane Shipbuilding Engine manufacturing Machine tools Hydraulics Shipbuilding Machine tools Hydraulics HVAC Process technology Water treatment Food Industry Test benches Test equipment page 17/280 trofaq sensors ^^controls

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Measuring principle Thick-film-on-ceramic Ambient temperature www.trafag.com page 18/280 To accessories

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Pressure connections connections Cable Applications Shipbuilding Engine manufacturing Shipbuilding Engine manufacturing Shipbuilding Engine manufacturing Railways Machine tools Hydraulics ABS, BV, CCS, DNV-GL, KRS, LRS, NKK, RINA, RMRS Data sheet www.trafag.com page 20/280 To accessories

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All Trafag AG sensors & controls catalogs and technical brochures

  1. TMT502

    4  Pages

  2. Navitrag

    4  Pages

  3. Hydraulics

    24  Pages

  4. TMP301

    10  Pages

  5. TMP203

    5  Pages

  6. Shipbuilding

    16  Pages

  7. H70650a

    4  Pages

  8. H70649a

    4  Pages

  9. H70603a

    2  Pages

  10. H70600

    2  Pages

  11. H72302

    5  Pages

  12. H72304

    9  Pages

  13. H72303

    10  Pages

  14. H72207

    4  Pages

  15. H72206

    4  Pages

  16. H70694

    2  Pages

  17. H72335

    4  Pages

  18. H70697

    2  Pages

  19. H72307

    9  Pages

  20. Flyer ND 8204

    2  Pages

  21. Flyer N 8202

    2  Pages

  22. Flyer ADS 319

    2  Pages

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