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Custom Pressure Range Offset
Calibrate your sensor with a custom zero offset
Core Sensors stands out in the pressure transducer market by offering custom offset pressure range calibration, a feature that provides advantages for customers with unique application needs. While standard offset calibrations, such as those found in compound and bi-directional pressure transducers, are sufficient for many uses, there are scenarios where a tailored approach is essential.
Why Custom Offset Pressure Ranges Matter
In certain applications, standard pressure ranges can introduce inefficiencies or errors. For example, in control systems using 4-20mA output pressure transducers, a standard zero offset might cause the output to drop below 4mA at 0 PSI—potentially triggering error codes or fault conditions in the controller. Core Sensors addresses this issue by offering custom zero offsets that align with specific system requirements, ensuring seamless operation without triggering unnecessary alarms.
Zero Offset Example
In this example, a pressure measurement range of -5 PSI to 100 PSI is set over a 4-20mA output range. This would enable the measurement of a partial vacuum. It is also possible to calibrate the pressure transducer to a positive offset, such that the signal never drops below 4mA.
Applications for Custom Offset Calibration
Custom offset calibration is particularly valuable in:
- Industrial Automation: Systems requiring precise signal outputs to avoid downtime or false error reporting.
- Hazardous Environments: Where reliability and accuracy are critical, and standard calibrations may not suffice.
- Specialized Equipment: Such as submersible or differential pressure systems that demand non-standard pressure ranges.
Core Sensors’ Capabilities
Core Sensors’ products, such as the CS10 series industrial pressure transducer, are highly configurable and designed for demanding applications.
These sensors offer:
- Pressure ranges from vacuum to 45,000 PSI.
- Accuracy down to ±0.25% BFSL
- Customizable outputs (e.g., 4-20mA, voltage signals) and materials (e.g., stainless steel or nickel alloys)
- Operating temperatures from -40°C to +85°C
By leveraging these capabilities, Core Sensors can fine-tune zero offsets and span tolerances to meet unique customer specifications. This flexibility ensures optimal performance across diverse industries.
Conclusion
Custom offset pressure range calibration is just one of the many unique features we offer for customers beyond a catalog item. Core Sensors’ ability to tailor its transducers to specific needs not only enhances system performance but also minimizes operational risks. Whether addressing fault codes in control systems or meeting the stringent demands of hazardous environments, Core Sensors delivers solutions that go beyond standard offerings.
Our team is committed to manufacturing solutions with standard, semi-custom, and custom sensor designs. Our team consists of some of the most creative, experienced sensor engineers in the industry. For more information or to request a quote, please call us at 862-245-2673 or email [email protected].
About Core Sensors:
Core Sensors designs, manufactures and distributes high quality sensors for measuring pressure and temperature properties for industrial and hazardous applications worldwide. Core offers solutions for industrial, submersible, differential and hazardous applications in both standard and custom packaging. In-house design and manufacturing capabilities along with strategic manufacturing partners allows Core to create solutions to some of the most complex sensor requirements.
