Press release wpi 391 / 0610

Area: Fluid sensors

Compact pressure sensor PQ - pneumatics under

control

Essen, 01 June 2010 - The new pressure sensors of the PQ series

precisely measure the pressure in the negative pressure range and
overpressure range in pneumatic applications. The compact and
light housing provides various application options, in particular in
robotics and handling.

The piezoresistive silicon measuring cell measures between -1 and 10

bar and is insensitive to liquids (e.g. condensed water) and deposits that
might occur in the system. Furthermore, it guarantees very good
accuracy.
The slanted display can be conveniently read from the front or from
above. Furthermore, it can be electronically rotated by 180 degrees. The
display colour is selectable: red or green. An example: in the acceptable
range, the measured value is displayed in green, it turns red when a
selectable switch point is exceeded or not reached. This provides an
ideal overview in particular where there are fast movements, for example
if the pressure sensor is mounted on a slide or mounting arm.
Two programmable switching outputs or one switching output and one
diagnostic output provide flexible adaption options.
Whether free-standing mounting, mounting on a profile, DIN rail mounting
or direct fixing to the pipe: secure fit of the PQ is always ensured thanks
to the mounting holes and accessories.
Despite its many features, the pressure sensor has an unbeatable price
Contact
considerably below EUR 100. ifm electronic gmbh
Friedrichstr. 1
45128 Essen
www.ifm.com
wpi_391_print.jpg Tel.: 0201 / 24 22-0
Fax: 0201 / 24 22-1200
Compact pressure sensor PQ e-mail: info@ifm.com

Simone Felderhoff
Press officer
Tel. 0201 / 24 22-1411
simone.felderhoff@ifm.com

Dipl.-Ing. (engineer) Andreas

Biniasch
Texts / photos can be found on our website. www.ifm.com Technical Writing
Tel. 0201 / 24 22-1425
andreas.biniasch@ifm.com