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Read this Instruction Manual carefully and thoroughly for

3 SETTING OF PRESSURE LEAD
MANUAL the correct and optimum use of this product. Kindly keep DIRECTION AND PIPING
this manual in a convenient place for quick reference.
LED Display・Digital Pressure Sensor Standard type
● Setting of pressure lead direction Main body
DP2 Series For use outside Japan ・ The pressure lead
direction can be changed
Hexagon-
socket-
MJE-DP2 No.0048-50V by dismantling the head bolts
pressure port attachment
WARNING and changing the
mounting direction. The
● Never use this product as a sensing device for personnel protection. tightening torque of the
● In case of using sensing devices for personnel protection, use products which meet laws and standards, such as hexagon-socket-head Pressure port
OSHA, ANSI or IEC etc., for personnel protection applicable in each region or country. Pressure
bolt (length 9mm or less) attachment ports
● In case this sensor is used within Japan, SI unit must be used since use of pressure units in Japan is restricted to SI units. should be 0.29N･m or Hexagon-socket-
less. head plug
1 SPECIFICATIONS Note: Please make sure to close any unused pressure port with
Vacuum pressure Positive pressure the hexagon-socket-head plug supplied as accessory.
Type -101kPa type 100kPa type 1MPa type ● Piping
Standard Flat IP67 Light weight Standard Flat IP67 Standard Flat IP67 12mm spanner
・ When connecting a
Asian DP2-20 － DP2-60 DP2-80 DP2-21 DP2-41 DP2-61 DP2-22 DP2-42 DP2-62 hexagon-socket-head plug
Model No.

North American (Note) DP2-20F(-P) DP2-40N DP2-60N － DP2-21F(-P) DP2-41N DP2-61N DP2-22F(-P) DP2-42N DP2-62N or coupling to the pressure
Item European － DP2-40E DP2-60E － － DP2-41E DP2-61E － DP2-42E DP2-62E port, hold the hexagonal
Type of pressure Gauge pressure part of the pressure port
Rated pressure range 0 to -101.3kPa 0 to 100.0kPa 0 to 1.000MPa with a 12mm spanner and
Set pressure range 5.1 to -101.3kPa -5.0 to 100.0kPa -0.050 to 1.000MPa make sure that the
Pressure withstandability 490kPa 1.47MPa tightening torque is 9.8N･m or less. Also, in order to
Applicable fluid Non-corrosive gas prevent any leakage, wind a sealing tape on the
Selectable units kgf/cm2, bar, psi, mmHg, inHg kgf/cm2, bar, psi coupling when connecting.
Supply voltage 12 to 24V DC +10 However, sealing tape is not required for North
-15 %　Ripple P-P 10% or less
Current consumption 50mA or less
American type using NPTF 1／8 coupling. (Sealing tape
is required if NPT 1／8 coupling is used.)
Asian <North American (Standard PNP output type), European>
North American (Standard NPN output, Flat, IP67 types) PNP open-collector transistor Flat type, Light weight type
Comparative outputs NPN open-collector transistor ・Maximum source current: 100mA
Comparative Output 1 ・Maximum sink current: 100mA ・Applied voltage: 30V DC or less ● Setting of pressure lead direction
Comparative Output 2 ・Applied voltage: 30V DC or less (between comparative output and 0V) (between comparative output and +V) ・ The pressure lead direction can be changed by dismantling
・Residual voltage: 1V or less (at 100mA sink current) ・Residual voltage: 2V or less (at 100mA source current) the pressure port attachment and changing the mounting
0.4V or less (at 16mA sink current) direction. The tightening torque of the hexagon-socket-head
Output modes
Equipped with 4 types of modes: hysteresis mode, window comparator mode, dual output mode, automatic sensitivity bolt (length 9mm or less) should be 0.29N･m or less.
setting mode (selectable by key operation)
Pressure port attachment
Hysteresis 1 digit (However, variable in hysteresis mode and 2 digits when using psi unit)
Hexagon-socket-
Repeatability Within ±0.2% F.S. ±1 digit head bolts
Response time 2.5ms or less
Main body
Short-circuit protection Incorporated
Output voltage (V)

Output voltage: 1 to 5V (over rated pressure range) 5

Zero-point: within 1V ±5% F.S.
Analog voltage High pressure
Span: within 4V ±5% F.S.
output (Positive pressure type) 2-φ4.3mm mounting holes
Linearity: within ±1% F.S. 1 High vacuum
Output impedance: 1kΩ approx.
Pressure (Vacuum pressure type) Pressure port
Display 31／2 digit red LED display (Sampling rate: 4 times/sec. approx.)
Displayable pressure range 5.1 to -101.3kPa -5.0 to 100.0kPa -0.050 to 1.000MPa ● Piping
Analog bar display LED bar display in steps of 10% F.S. approx. ・ When connecting a coupling
Operation Comparative Output 1 Orange LED (lights up when Comparative Output 1 is ON) to the pressure port, hold the
indicators Comparative Output 2 Green LED (lights up when Comparative Output 2 is ON) pressure port attachment
Protection Standard ･ Flat ･ Light weight types: IP40 (IEC), IP67 type: IP67 (IEC) with a 16mm (Light weight
Ambient temperature -10 to +50℃ (No dew condensation or icing allowed), Storage: -10 to +60℃ type: 10mm) spanner and
Ambient humidity 35 to 85% RH, Storage: 35 to 85% RH make sure that the tightening 16mm
Pollution degree 2
torque is 9.8N･m or less (light weight type: 10mm)
(Light weight type: 1.47N･m spanner
Overvoltage category II
or less). Also, in order to prevent any leakage, wind a
Usable altitude 2,000m or less
sealing tape on the coupling when connecting.
Temperature characteristics Over ambient temperature range -10 to +50℃: within ±1% F.S. of detected pressure at 20℃
Asian Standard ･ Flat ･ IP67 types: Rc (PT) 1／8 female thread, Light weight type: M5 female thread IP67 type
Pressure
North American Standard type: NPTF 1／8female thread, Flat ･ IP67 types: NPT 1／8 female thread ● Piping for pressure measurement inlet port
port
European Flat ･ IP67 types: G (PF) 1／8 female thread ・ When connecting a coupling to the pressure measurement
Front case: ABS, Rear case: PPS (glass fiber reinforced), Display surface: Acrylic inlet port, hold the pressure port attachment with a spanner
Material Pressure port attachment: Die-cast zinc alloy [Light weight type: POM (glass fiber reinforced), pressure port is brass (nickel plated)] and make sure that the tightening torque is 9.8N･m or less.
Front cover (IP67 type only): Polycarbonate Also, in order to prevent any leakage, wind a sealing
Cable 0.15mm2 5-core oil resistant cabtyre cable, 2m long (IP67 type: 5m long) tape on the coupling when connecting.
Weight Standard type: 95g approx., Flat type: 120g approx., IP67 type: 370g approx., Light weight type: 70g approx.
● Piping for atmospheric pressure inlet port
Accessories Hexagon-socket-head plug for pressure port: 1 No. (Standard type only), Pressure unit label: 1 No.
・ If there is a possibility of
Note: Model Nos. of North American standard type having the suffix '-P' are PNP output type. water entering into the Safe place,
sensor enclosure through where there is no
2 CAUTIONS ● Do not use during the initial transient time (0.5 sec.)
after the power supply is switched on.
the atmospheric pressure
inlet port, connect a tube
exposure to water
Atmospheric
DP2 series is designed for use with non-corrosive gas. to the atmospheric pressure inlet port
● Do not run the wires together with high-voltage lines or
It cannot be used for liquid or corrosive gas. power lines or put them in the same raceway. This can pressure inlet port through M5 coupling
a M5 coupling and extend
● This product has been developed / produced for cause malfunction due to induction.
the other end of the tube
industrial use only. ● This product is suitable for indoor use only. to a safe place. In this
● Use within the rated pressure range. ● Avoid use of standard type, flat type and light weight type case, ensure that this end Tube
● Do not apply pressure exceeding the pressure of sensor in places where steam and dust is excessive. of the tube does not get Pressure measurement
withstandability value. The diaphragm will get damaged ● Take care that the sensor does not come in contact clogged. inlet port
and correct operation shall not be maintained. with water, oil, grease, or organic solvents, such as, ● Fitting of front cover
● Make sure to carry out the wiring in the power supply thinner, etc. ・ Insert the bosses on the front cover into the guide
off condition. ● Do not insert wires, etc, into the pressure port. The holes at the bottom of the pressure port attachment,
diaphragm will get damaged and correct operation and push in the
● Take care that wrong wiring will damage the sensor.
shall not be maintained. direction of the Hook
● Verify that the supply voltage variation is within the rating. arrow to fit the
● If power is supplied from a commercial switching ● Do not operate the keys with pointed or sharp objects.
hook.
regulator, ensure that the frame ground (F.G.) terminal ● Make sure that stress by forcible bend or pulling is not
When removing
of the power supply is connected to an actual ground. applied directly to the sensor cable joint. the front cover,
● In case noise generating equipment (switching ● Extension up to total 100m is possible with 0.3mm2, or release the hook
regulator, inverter motor, etc.) is used in the vicinity of more, cable. However, in case of using this product as first.
this sensor, connect the frame ground (F.G.) terminal a CE Marking conformity product, the power wire
of the equipment to an actual ground connected to this product must be within 10m.
Guide holes
 4 MOUNTING OF STANDARD 6 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION 9 OUTPUT MODES & THEIR
TYPE SENSOR ① DP2-20 -101.3kPa CHARACTERISTICS
● A sensor mounting bracket MS-DPX and MS-DPX-4 ③ Hysteresis mode ( )
②
(optional) may be used.
● The common hysteresis of the comparative outputs
When mounting the sensor with the sensor mounting
can be set, as desired, with the set values.
bracket, etc., the tightening torque should be 1.2N･m
or less. OUT1 OUT2 Hysteresis
ON
<MS-DPX> MODE
Comparative Hysteresis:
M4 (length 6mm) pan head screw 0-ADJ Output 1 OFF 1 digit or more
(attached with MS-DPX) ④ ⑥ 2 digits or more
ON
Spring washer Comparative when using psi unit
(attached with MS-DPX) ⑤ Output 2 OFF

Sensor mounting bracket Description Function 0 Set Value 1 (P1) Set Value 2 (P2)
MS-DPX (optional) 31／2 digit LED Displays measured pressure, settings, High pressure
① (Positive pressure type)
display (Red) error messages and key-protect status.
High vacuum
Comparative Output 1
<MS-DPX-4> (Vacuum pressure type)
② operation indicator Lights up when Comparative Output 1 is ON.
(Orange) Window comparator mode ( )
Comparative Output 2 ● The comparative outputs can be turned ON or OFF by a pressure
Sensor mounting ③ operation indicator Lights up when Comparative Output 2 is ON.
bracket (Green)
which is within the pressure range set by Set Value 1 and Set Value 2.
MS-DPX-4 (optional)
・ In the initial setting mode, pressing Hysteresis Hysteresis

In the sensing mode, if both the keys are pressed

the key changes the settable digit. Hysteresis: 1 digit
ON
・ In the Set Value 1, 2 modes, Comparative 2 digits when using
Spring washer M4 (length 6mm) pan head screw pressing the key changes the set psi unit
(attached with MS-DPX-4) (attached with MS-DPX-4) Output 1 OFF
value to the high pressure side in

simultaneously, zero-point adjustment is done.

Note: In case mounting brackets or screws other than the
sensor mounting bracket shown in the figure above
are used, the length of the screws inserted into the
pressure port attachment should be 5mm or less. If
the length of the screws is longer than 5mm, the
sensor may be damaged.
● Panel mounting bracket MS-DPX-2 (optional) and a front
protection cover DPX-04 (optional) are also available.
Front protection cover
DPX-04 (optional)
Increment key ON
④ case of positive pressure type sensor
( )
and to the high vacuum side in case Comparative
Output 2 OFF
of vacuum pressure type sensor.
・ In the sensing mode, if the key is 0 Set Value 1 (P1)
pressed continuously for 4 sec. or more,
Set Value 2 (P2)
High pressure
the display shows peak hold value.
(Positive pressure type)
・ In the initial setting mode, pressing High vacuum
the key changes the set conditions. (Vacuum pressure type)
・ In the Set Value 1, 2 modes,
pressing the key changes the set When operating in window comparator mode ( ) Set
value to the low pressure side in Value 1 (P1) and Set Value 2 (P2) should be set with a
Decrement key
⑤ case of positive pressure type sensor difference of 3 digits or more. However, when the
( )
and to the low vacuum side in case pressure unit is set to 'psi' ( ), the difference should be 6
DP
of vacuum pressure type sensor.
digits or more.
2-20

–10

・ In the sensing mode, if the key is

-10
1.3
kPa

OU
T1

pressed continuously for 4 sec. or more,

OU

Dual output mode ( )

T2
0-A
DJ
MO
DE

the display shows bottom hold value.

・ Pressing the key changes the selected ● The outputs can be put to different use such as detection of
mode to sensing mode, Set Value 1 (P1) different kinds of objects, control function, alarm function etc.
set mode and Set Value 2 (P2) set mode.
Panel mounting bracket Hysteresis
・ In the sensing mode, if the key is
MS-DPX-2 (optional) Mode selection key ON
⑥ pressed continuously for about 3 sec.,
(Suitable for 1 to 3.2mm thick panel) ( )
MODE
Comparative Hysteresis: 1 digit
key-protect can be set/released.
Output 1 OFF 2 digits when using
・ In the sensing mode, if the mode selection
psi unit
5 I/O CIRCUIT DIAGRAM key is pressed while pressing the increment
key ( ), the initial setting mode is obtained. Comparative
ON

Output 2 OFF
● NPN output type
Color code 7 ERROR MESSAGES 0 Set Value 1 (P1) Set Value 2 (P2)
High pressure
D (Brown) +V ● When an error occurs, take the following corrective action. (Positive pressure type)
(Gray) Analog
1kΩ Error message Cause
Corrective action High vacuum
Sensor circuit

voltage output
Load
Z D1
(Note)
Load + Switch off the power (Vacuum pressure type)
(Black) Comparative Output 1 12 to 24V DC Overcurrent due to
Tr1 +10 supply and check the Automatic sensitivity setting mode ( )
100mA max. - 　 % short-circuit.
ZD2 (White) Comparative Output 2
-15 load.
100mA max. Applied pressure at the pressure ● Using actual objects, if the pressure values for OK objects
Tr2 ZD3 Pressure is being
(Blue) 0V port should be brought to and NG objects are input, then the sensor is automatically
applied during
zero-point adjustment.
atmospheric pressure and zero-point set to the optimum pressure value (mid-value).
Internal circuit Users’ circuit adjustment should be done again.
Hysteresis
Note: The analog voltage output is not incorporated with a Applied pressure exceeds
Vacuum Positive Vacuum Positive
pressure pressure pressure pressure

ON
short-circuit protection circuit. Do not directly connect the upper limit of
type

Comparative
a power supply or a capacitive load. When using the displayable pressure range. Hysteresis: 1 digit
Output 1 OFF
analog voltage output, take care to connect external Applied pressure exceeds 2 digits when using
ON psi unit
equipment of proper input impedance. the lower limit of
type

Comparative
displayable pressure range. Applied pressure should
Also, when a cable extension is used, voltage drop be brought within the Output 2 OFF
due to cable resistance should be taken into account. Applied pressure exceeds rated pressure range.
the lower limit of 0 Set Value 1 (P1) Set Value 2 (P2)
type

Symbols...D: Reverse supply polarity protection diode displayable pressure range. Set Value 3 (P3) High pressure
ZD1, ZD2, ZD3: Surge absorption zener diode Applied pressure exceeds (Positive pressure type)
Tr1, Tr2: NPN output transistor the upper limit of High vacuum
type

displayable pressure range. (Vacuum pressure type)

● PNP output type
Color code
8 ANALOG BAR DISPLAY 10 PRESSURE UNITS
D (Brown) +V
Tr1
● Pressure changes are displayed in an analog fashion by using LED bars. ● The pressure unit can be selected as per customer's requirement.
ZD1 (Black) Comparative Output 1 Hence, any sudden changes in pressure can be detected at a glance. ● In case of positive pressure type, the pressure unit can be
Sensor circuit

Tr2 ZD2 (White) Comparative Output 2

100mA max.
+ 12 to 24V DC ● The analog bar display shows the measured pressure, changed from International System of Units (SI) 'kPa' or 'MPa'
+10
　 % irrespective of the pressure unit, in steps of 10% F.S. approx. to 'kgf/cm2', 'bar' or 'psi'. In case of vacuum pressure type, the
1kΩ
100mA max.
Load - -15
(Gray) Analog
Load Please refer to ' 11 SETTING ② Initial setting' for the pressure unit can be changed from International System of
voltage output (Note)
ZD3 (Blue) 0V
procedure to change to analog bar display. Units (SI) 'kPa' to 'kgf/cm2', 'bar', 'psi', 'mmHg' or 'inHg'.
Analog bar display for positive pressure type sensor ・ When the pressure unit is changed, the set values
Internal circuit Users’ circuit and the measured value are automatically converted.
Atm. pressure condition High pressure condition ・ Please refer to ' 11 SETTING ② Initial setting' for
Note: The analog voltage output is not incorporated with a
short-circuit protection circuit. Do not directly connect DP2-21 100kPa DP2-21 100kPa DP2-21 100kPa the procedure to change the pressure unit.
a power supply or a capacitive load. When using the International System
analog voltage output, take care to connect external OUT1 OUT2 OUT1 OUT2 OUT1 OUT2 of Units (SI)
MODE MODE MODE

equipment of proper input impedance.

inHg kPa (Note) kgf/cm2
0-ADJ 0-ADJ 0-ADJ

Also, when a cable extension is used, voltage drop

due to cable resistance should be taken into account.
Analog bar display for vacuum pressure type sensor
Symbols...D: Reverse supply polarity protection diode
ZD1, ZD2, ZD3: Surge absorption zener diode Atm. pressure condition High vacuum condition
Tr1, Tr2: PNP output transistor DP2-20 -101.3kPa DP2-20 -101.3kPa DP2-20 -101.3kPa

mmHg psi bar

OUT1 OUT2 OUT1 OUT2 OUT1 OUT2

0-ADJ
MODE
0-ADJ
MODE
0-ADJ
MODE
: Vacuum pressure type : Positive pressure type
Note: 'MPa' in case of DP2-22□, DP2-42□ and DP2-62□.
11 SETTING ③ Setting of pressure values

● If key-protect has been set, make sure to release For the case when output mode is set to either the hysteresis For the case when the output mode is set to automatic
key-protect before operating the keys. (Please refer to mode ( ), window comparator mode ( ) or dual output mode ( ). sensitivity setting mode ( )
' 15 KEY-PROTECT FUNCTION' for the procedure.) ● [Set Value 1 (P1)] and [Set Value 2 (P2)] of the ● Comparative outputs' [Set Value 1 (P1)], [Set Value 2
● The conditions which are set are stored in an EEPROM. comparative outputs are set. (P2)] and [Set Value 3 (P3)] are set.
Please note that the EEPROM has a life span and its
・The setting of Set Value 2 (P2) with respect to Set Value 1 ・The setting of Set Value 2 (P2) with respect to Set Value 1
guaranteed life is 100,000 write operation cycles.
(P1) can only be towards the high pressure side in case of (P1) can only be towards the high pressure side in case of
Setting procedure the positive pressure type sensor and only towards the high the positive pressure type sensor and only towards the high
vacuum side in case of the vacuum pressure type sensor. vacuum side in case of the vacuum pressure type sensor.
① ② ③
Zero-point Initial Pressure Measurement ・Set Value 1 (P1) and Set Value 2 (P2) can be made common ・Set Value 3 (P3) is automatically set to the mid-value of Set
adjustment setting value setting for all the output modes. However, when a changeover is Value 1 (P1) and Set Value 2 (P2). However, if Set Value 1 (P1)
Adjust Set [Display], Enter Commence made to the automatic sensitivity setting mode, since Set is set to a value on the vacuum pressure side for a positive
zero-point [Output mode], Set Value 1 (P1) measurement Value 3 (P3) has not been set, make sure to carry out the
and [Unit] Set Value 2 (P2) on completion pressure type sensor or to the positive pressure side for a
Set Value 3 (P3) of setting pressure value settings for the automatic sensitivity mode. vacuum pressure type sensor, Set Value 3 (P3) is automatically
set to the mid-value of 'zero' (atmospheric pressure) and Set
① Zero-point adjustment Set to Set Value 1 (P1) set mode
Value 2 (P2). Further, if both, Set Value 1 (P1) and Set Value 2
● The displayed pressure when the pressure port is left DP2-20 -101.3kPa
・In the sensing mode, press key.MODE
(P2) are set to a value on the vacuum pressure side for a
open is adjusted to zero. ・ and Set Value 1 (P1) which positive pressure type sensor or to the positive pressure side
is being set are displayed for a vacuum pressure type sensor, Set Value 3 (P3) is
Set to sensing mode
OUT1 OUT2

alternately. automatically set to 'zero' (atmospheric pressure).

MODE
0-ADJ

DP2-20 -101.3kPa
・The sensor will automatically enter the ・ The figure on the left shows the ・The automatically set Set Value 3 (P3) can be changed manually.
sensing mode when power is supplied. display of a vacuum pressure ・Since display of error messages is not possible during pressure
Displayed
OUT1 OUT2 The figure on the left shows the display type sensor when the pressure value setting in the automatic sensitivity setting mode, make
alternately
when the pressure unit and display are set unit has been set to 'kPa'. sure that the sensor is used within the rated pressure range.
MODE
0-ADJ

DP2-20
to 'kPa' and 'digital display', respectively.
-101.3kPa

Set to Set Value 1 (P1) set mode

・In the sensing mode, press key.
OUT1 OUT2
DP2-20 -101.3kPa MODE

Perform zero-point adjustment

MODE

・ and Set Value 1 (P1) which

0-ADJ

DP2-20 -101.3kPa
・Let the pressure port be at atmospheric pressure (i.e., OUT1 OUT2
is being set are displayed
alternately.
MODE

no applied pressure condition), and press, simultane- 0-ADJ

OUT1 OUT2 ously, the increment and decrement keys continuously. Enter Set Value 1 (P1) ・ The figure on the left shows the
MODE
・ is displayed and, when the fingers are display of a vacuum pressure
・ Enter using key and key. Displayed
0-ADJ
DP2-20 -101.3kPa

released, zero-point adjustment is completed alternately

type sensor when the pressure
・ In case of the positive pressure type unit has been set to 'kPa'.
and the sensor returns to the sensing mode. OUT1 OUT2
sensor, if key is pressed once the set DP2-20 -101.3kPa

DP2-20 -101.3kPa
・ If pressure has been applied during zero-point 0-ADJ
MODE
value changes towards the high
adjustment, is displayed when pressure side by 1 digit and if key is OUT1 OUT2

OUT1 OUT2 the keys are pressed. Bring the applied pressed once the set value changes 0-ADJ
MODE

MODE
pressure to atmospheric pressure (i.e., no Displayed
0-ADJ
towards the low pressure side by 1 digit.
applied pressure condition) and carry out the alternately
In case of the vacuum pressure type
zero-point adjustment once again. DP2-20 -101.3kPa

sensor, if key is pressed once the

set value changes towards the high Enter Set Value 1 (P1)
② Initial setting
vacuum side by 1 digit and if key is ・ Within the required permissible
OUT1 OUT2

DP2-20 -101.3kPa

● Pressure [Unit], [Display] and [Output mode] of the

MODE
0-ADJ

pressed once the set value changes pressure range, having created a
comparative outputs are set. towards the low vacuum side by 1 digit. OUT1 OUT2 pressure state which is nearest to the
Set to initial setting mode ・ If key or key is pressed continu- 0-ADJ
MODE
atmospheric pressure, press key.
ously, the set value changes quickly. ・ The pressure value at the time of
DP2-20 -101.3kPa
・In the sensing mode, press key whileMODE
If the set pressure range is exceeded, pressing key is entered as Set
pressing key. Displayed
either (upper limit exceeded) or Value 1 (P1). Set Value 1 (P1) and
OUT1 OUT2
・ Initial setting is displayed. (lower limit exceeded) is displayed. alternately
MODE are displayed alternately.
0-ADJ
・ If sensor is being used for the first DP2-20 -101.3kPa

・ If the set pressure range is

time, is displayed.
Set to Set Value 2 (P2) set mode exceeded, either (upper limit
exceeded) or (lower limit
OUT1 OUT2

MODE
DP2-20 -101.3kPa
・In the Set Value 1 (P1) set mode, press 0-ADJ

exceeded) are displayed and Set

Set initial conditions key.
MODE
Value 1 (P1) is set automatically
DP2-20 -101.3kPa
・The settable digit blinks. OUT1 OUT2 and Set Value 2 (P2) which is to the upper or lower limit of the
・The settable digit changes when key being set are displayed alternately.
MODE
0-ADJ
set pressure range.
OUT1 OUT2 is pressed. ・ The setting of Set Value 1 (P1)
MODE
0-ADJ
can be repeated several times in
Displayed
alternately the Set Value 1 (P1) set mode.
DP2-20 -101.3kPa
DP2-20 -101.3kPa
・Change the setting of each digit as
Set to Set Value 2 (P2) set mode
desired.
・The setting is changed when key is ・In the Set Value 1 (P1) set mode, press
OUT1 OUT2

OUT1 OUT2 DP2-20 -101.3kPa

MODE

pressed. key.
MODE 0-ADJ

0-ADJ MODE

OUT1 OUT2 and Set Value 2 (P2) which is

being set are displayed alternately.
MODE
0-ADJ

Change with key.

Enter Set Value 2 (P2)
3rd digit 2nd digit 1st digit DP2-20 -101.3kPa
・Using key and key, enter in a Displayed
manner similar to that for entering Set alternately
OUT1 OUT2 Value 1 (P1). DP2-20 -101.3kPa

Unit Output mode Display If the set pressure range is exceeded,

MODE
0-ADJ

: kPa or : Hysteresis : Digital either (upper limit exceeded) or OUT1 OUT2

MPa mode display (lower limit exceeded) is displayed.

MODE
0-ADJ

Displayed
: kgf/cm 2 : Window : Analog alternately
pressure type pressure type

comparator bar DP2-20 -101.3kPa

mode display
: bar : Dual output Enter Set Value 2 (P2)
Positive

mode
・Within the required permissible pressure
OUT1 OUT2
DP2-20 -101.3kPa
MODE

range, having created a pressure state

0-ADJ

: psi : Automatic
sensitivity OUT1 OUT2
which is nearest to the high pressure
setting mode MODE
end (for a positive pressure type sensor)
: mmHg If the output mode has been set to the window 0-ADJ
Vacuum

comparator mode ( ) in the initial setting mode, Set or the high vacuum end (for a vacuum
Value 1 (P1) and Set Value 2 (P2) should be set with a pressure type sensor), press key.
Displayed
: inHg difference of 3 digits or more. However, when unit is set alternately ・ The pressure value at the time of
to 'psi', the difference should be 6 digits or more. pressing key is entered as Set
Value 2 (P2). Set Value 2 (P2) and
DP2-20 -101.3kPa

Set to sensing mode are displayed alternately.

Set to sensing mode ・ If the set pressure range is
OUT1 OUT2

DP2-20 -101.3kPa
・ Press key.
MODE MODE
0-ADJ
exceeded, either (upper limit
・The sensor returns to sensing mode DP2-20 -101.3kPa
・Press key.
MODE
exceeded) or (lower limit
after the initial conditions have been set. ・The sensor returns to sensing
exceeded) are displayed and Set
OUT1 OUT2

・Since the initial conditions which mode after Set Value 1 (P1) and
MODE

Value 2 (P2) is set automatically

0-ADJ OUT1 OUT2

have been set are stored in an MODE

Set Value 2 (P2) have been set.
to the upper or lower limit of the
0-ADJ

EEPROM, they are not erased even ・Since the values which have been
set pressure range.
if the power supply is switched off. set are stored in an EEPROM,
・The figure on the left shows the display they are not erased even if the ・ The setting of Set Value 2 (P2)
can be repeated several times in
when the unit and display are set to power supply is switched off.
the Set Value 2 (P2) set mode.
'kPa' and 'digital display', respectively.
 13 CONVERSION OF PRESSURE UNITS
● In the DP2 series, the conversion to different units is automatically done on changing the setting of the pressure unit.
Set to Set Value 3 (P3) set mode However, this conversion can also be obtained by multiplying the values by the coefficients given in the following table.
DP2-20 -101.3kPa
・In the Set Value 2 (P2) set mode, press Conversion procedure
key.
MODE
・ For example, if 2kPa is to be expressed in kgf/cm2, since 1kPa=1.01972×10-2kgf/cm2, 2kPa becomes 2×1.01972×10-2
・ and the automatically set Set Value
≒0.020kgf/cm2
OUT1 OUT2

3 (P3) are displayed alternately.

MODE
0-ADJ

・In case Conversion table for pressure units

Set Value 1 (P1) = -50.0kPa
Displayed mmHg
alternately Set Value 2 (P2) = -100.0kPa kPa MPa kgf/cm2 bar psi
(Torr)
inHg atm
then
DP2-20 -101.3kPa
-50.0+(-100.0)
Set Value 3 (P3) = =-75.0kPa 1kPa 1 1×10-3 1.01972×10-2 1×10-2 1.45038×10-1 7.50062 0.2953 9.86923×10-3
2
OUT1 OUT2

MODE
Digits smaller than the displayed 1MPa 1×103 1 1.01972×10 1×10 1.45038×102 7.50062×103 0.2953×103 9.86923
0-ADJ
digits are discarded.
2
1kgf/cm 9.80665×10 9.80665×10-2 1 9.80665×10-1 1.42234×10 7.35559×102 2.8959×10 9.67841×10-1
In case Set Value 3 (P3) is to be changed
1bar 1×102 1×10-1 1.01972 1 1.45038×10 7.50062×102 2.953×10 9.86923×10-1
The automatically set Set Value 3 (P3) can be manually
changed to a value between Set Value 1 (P1) and Set Value 2
(P2). However Set Value 3 (P3) cannot be set to a value on the 1psi 6.89473 6.89473×10-3 7.03065×10-2 6.89473×10-2 1 5.17147×10 2.036 6.80457×10-2
vacuum pressure side for a positive pressure type sensor or to 1mmHg
the positive pressure side for a vacuum pressure type sensor. 1.33322×10-1 1.33322×10-4 1.35951×10-3 1.33322×10-3 1.93368×10-2 1 3.9370×10-2 1.31579×10-3
(1Torr)
Hysteresis
ON 1inHg 3.3864 3.3864×10-3 3.4531×10-2 3.3864×10-2 0.4912 2.5400×10 1 3.342×10-2
Comparative
Output 1 OFF Hysteresis: 1 digit 1atm 1.01325×102 1.01325×10-1 1.03323 1.01325 1.46960×10 7.60000×102 2.9921×10 1
Changeable
range 2 digits when psi
ON
Comparative unit is used
Output 2 OFF
14 PEAK HOLD & BOTTOM HOLD FUNCTIONS 15 KEY-PROTECT FUNCTION
0 Set Value 1 (P1) Set Value 2 (P2) ● Peak hold and bottom hold functions enable the display ● Key-protect is a function which prevents any
Set Value 3 (P3) High pressure of the peak value (maximum pressure value in case of unintentional change in the conditions which have
(Positive pressure type)
the positive pressure type sensor and maximum vacuum been entered in each setting mode by making the
High vacuum
(Vacuum pressure type) pressure value in case of the vacuum pressure type sensor not to respond to the key operations.
DP2-20 -101.3kPa
・Enter using key and key. sensor) and the bottom value (minimum pressure value Setting of key-protect
・In case of a positive pressure type in case of the positive pressure type sensor and
minimum vacuum pressure value in case of the vacuum DP2-20 -101.3kPa
・ In the sensing mode, press key MODE
sensor, if key is pressed once, the
continuously for about 3 sec. and release
OUT1 OUT2

MODE
set value changes towards the high pressure type sensor) of the varying measured pressure.
● These functions are convenient for finding the it immediately when is displayed.
0-ADJ

pressure side by 1 digit and if key is

OUT1 OUT2

pressure variation range or for determining the

MODE
Key-protect is set and the sensor
pressed once, the set value changes
0-ADJ

Displayed reference for pressure settings. returns to the sensing mode.

alternately towards the low pressure side by 1 digit.
In case of a vacuum pressure type ・Please note that the peak value and the bottom value
DP2-20 -101.3kPa
sensor, if key is pressed once the ・Since the key-protect information is stored in an
data is erased when it is no longer displayed.
set value changes towards the high EEPROM, it is not erased even if the power supply
・The response time of the comparative outputs becomes
vacuum side by 1 digit and if key is is switched off.
slower during the peak hold and bottom hold display.
OUT1 OUT2

0-ADJ
MODE

pressed once the set value changes ・Please take care to remember if the key-protect
Peak hold display function has been set.
towards the low vacuum side by 1 digit.
・If key or key is pressed continu- Initiating peak hold display Release of key-protect
ously, the set value changes quickly.
If the set pressure range is exceeded,
DP2-20 -101.3kPa
・In the sensing mode, keep key DP2-20 -101.3kPa
・ In the sensing mode, press key MODE

either (upper limit exceeded) or pressed until is displayed. (4 sec. continuously for about 3 sec. and release
(lower limit exceeded) is displayed.
OUT1 OUT2 approx.) When the finger is released OUT1 OUT2
it immediately when is displayed.
after is displayed, the peak value Key-protect is released and the
MODE MODE
0-ADJ 0-ADJ

and are displayed alternately. sensor returns to the sensing mode.

Set to sensing mode ・If the applied pressure exceeds the
Displayed
・Press key. displayable pressure range, error When the keys are to be operated, make sure that
DP2-20 -101.3kPa MODE
alternately
・The sensor returns to the sensing mode message ( or ) and key-protect is released.
are displayed alternately. In this
DP2-20 -101.3kPa

OUT1 OUT2 after Set Value 1 (P1), Set Value 2 (P2)

case, bring back the applied pressure
and Set Value 3 (P3) have been set.
16 LABEL FOR CHANGE IN
MODE

to within the rated pressure range.

0-ADJ
OUT1 OUT2

・Since the values which have been MODE

・The figure on the left shows the

PRESSURE UNIT
0-ADJ

set are stored in an EEPROM,

they are not erased even if the display of a vacuum type sensor when
power supply is switched off. the pressure unit has been set to 'kPa'. ● When a pressure unit other than 'kPa' or 'MPa' has
been selected in the initial setting mode, the label
(supplied as accessory) which corresponds to the
12 PROCEDURE FOR CHECKING SET VALUES Ending peak hold display
selected unit should be stuck at the position shown
● The conditions which have been set in the initial
DP2-20 -101.3kPa
・Press key. in the figure below.
setting and the pressure settings can be checked by (Sensor returns to sensing mode.) Pressure unit label (accessory) DP2-20 –101.3kPa

the following procedure. OUT1 OUT2

MODE
0-ADJ －101.3kPa用 100kPa用 1MPa用
Procedure to check initial conditions Procedure to check set values －1.033kgf/cm2 1.020kgf/cm2 10.20kgf/cm2
OUT1 OUT2

MODE
－14.70psi 14.50psi 145.0psi 0-ADJ

Set to sensing mode Set to sensing mode Bottom hold display －1.013bar 1.000bar 10.00bar
－760mmHg
Press key
MODE
Initiating bottom hold display －29.9inHg
while pressing Press MODE
key. Stick the pressure
key. DP2-20 -101.3kPa
・In the sensing mode, keep key
圧力センサ用　単位切り換え銘板 N2L58 unit label at the
position shown.
Sensor enters initial setting mode Sensor enters Set Value 1 (P1) set mode pressed until is displayed. (4 sec.
approx.) When the finger is released
17 INTENDED PRODUCTS FOR
OUT1 OUT2

Initial conditions which have been set Set Value 1 (P1) which has been set 0-ADJ
MODE
after is displayed, the bottom value
are displayed and can be checked. is displayed and can be checked.
and are displayed alternately.
Press MODE
key. Press MODE
key. ・If the applied pressure exceeds the CE MARKING
Displayed
Sensor returns to sensing mode Sensor enters Set Value 2 (P2) set mode displayable pressure range, error ● The models listed under ' 1 SPECIFI-CATIONS'
alternately
message ( or ) and come with CE Marking.
Set Value 2 (P2) which has been set DP2-20
are displayed alternately. In this
-101.3kPa

is displayed and can be checked. As for all other models, please contact our office.
case, bring back the applied pressure Contact for CE
Press MODE
key. to within the rated pressure range. ● Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Panasonic
OUT1 OUT2

MODE

Please note that if any key, except
any setting mode, the set conditions shall get changed.
In case of auto-matic
0-ADJ
・The figure on the left shows the Testing Center
sensitivity setting display of a vacuum type sensor when Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg,Germany
mode only the pressure unit has been set to 'kPa'.
Sensor enters Set Value 3 (P3) set mode
Set Value 3 (P3) which has been set Ending bottom hold display
is displayed and can be checked. http://panasonic.net/id/pidsx/global
DP2-20 -101.3kPa
・Press key.
Press key.MODE
(Sensor returns to sensing mode.) Overseas Sales Division (Head Office)
Sensor returns to sensing mode OUT1 OUT2 2431-1 Ushiyama-cho, Kasugai-shi, Aichi, 486-0901, Japan
0-ADJ
MODE
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key, is pressed in MODE
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