Technical Data
CompareContinuous / Liquids
| Measuring Principle | Differential pressure |
| Characteristic / Application | Digital transmitter with metallic measuring diaphragms diaphragm seals and capillaries Modular transmitter Long term stability Enhanced safety via self diagnostic functions Secondary process barrier |
| Specialities | TempC membrane |
| Supply / Communication | 4...20 mA HART: 10,5...45V DC Ex ia: 10,5...30V DC PROFIBUS PA / FOUDATION Fieldbus: 9...32V DC |
| Accuracy | 0,075% + influence of diaphragm seal |
| Long term stability | 0,05% of URL/year |
| Ambient temperature | -50°C...85°C (-58°F...185°F) |
| Process temperature | -40°C...400°C (-40°F...752°F) |
| Process pressure / max. overpressure limit | 160bar (2400 psi) |
| Pressure measuring range | 100mbar...40bar (1.5psi ... 600 psi) |
| Main wetted parts | Alloy C276 316L Monel Tantalum |
| Process connection | Diaphragm seal (Pancakes, threads) Flanges (DIN, ASME) Tri-Clamp ISO2852 Hygienic connections |
| Process connection hygienic | Tri-Clamp DIN11851 NEUMO Varivent SMS DRD Universal adapter |
| Max. measurement distance | 400m (1312ft) H2O |
| Communication | 4...20 mA HART PROFIBUS PA FOUNDATION Fieldbus |
| Certificates / Approvals | ATEX, FM, CSA, CSA C/US, IEC Ex, INMETRO, NEPSI, EAC |
| Safety approvals | SIL |
| Design approvals | EN10204-3.1 NACE MR0175, MR0103 |
| Hygienic approvals | 3A, EHEDG |
| Marine approval | GL/ ABS |
| Options | HistoROM/M-Dat 4-line digital display SS- or Aluminiumhousing Separate housing |
| Successor | PMD78B |
| Application limits | Measuring cell: Metal welded |
Pressure
| Measuring Principle | Differential pressure |
| Characteristic | Digital transmitter with metallic measuring diaphragms diaphragm seals and capillaries Modular transmitter Long-term stability Secondary process barrier enhanced safety via self diagnostic functions. |
| Supply voltage | 4...20 mA HART 10,5...45V DC (Non Ex): Ex ia: 10,5...30V DC PROFIBUS PA: 9...32 V DC (Non Ex) FOUNDATION Fieldbus: 9...32 V DC (Non Ex) |
| Reference Accuracy | 0,075% + influence of diaphragm seal |
| Long term stability | 0.08 % of URL/ year 0.14 % of URL/ 5 years 0.27 % of URL/ 10 years |
| Process temperature | -70°C...400°C (-94°F...752°F) |
| Ambient temperature | -50°C...85°C (-58°F...185°F) |
| Measuring cell | 100 mbar...40 bar (40 inH2O...600 psi) |
| Smallest calibratable span | 5 mbar (0.075 psi) |
| Vacuum resistance | 50 mbar (0.73 psi) |
| Max. Turn down | 100:1 |
| Max. overpressure limit | 160 bar (2400 psi) |
| Process connection | Diaphragm seal (Pancake, threads) Flanges (DIN, ASME) Hygienic connections Tri-Clamp ISO2852 |
| Process connection hygienic | Tri-Clamp DIN11851 NEUMO Varivent SMS DRD Universal adapter |
| Material process membrane | 316L, AlloyC, Tantal, Gold-Rhodium PTFE |
| Material gasket | None, diaphragm seal welded |
| Fill fluid | Silicone oil, Inert oil, Vegetable oil Low- temperature oil High- temperature oil |
| Material housing | 316L, Die-cast aluminum |
| Communication | 4...20 mA HART PROFIBUS PA FOUNDATION Fieldbus |
| Certificates / Approvals | ATEX, FM, CSA, CSA C/US, IEC Ex, INMETRO, NEPSI, EAC, UK Ex |
| Safety approvals | SIL |
| Design approvals | NACE MR0175 EN10204-3.1 |
| Hygienic approvals | 3A, FDA |
| Marine approvals | GL/ ABS |
| Specialities | Diagnostic functions TempC Membrane |
| Successor | PMD78B |
The Deltabar FMD78 differential pressure transmitter uses a metal sensor with dual-capillary diaphragm seals and is mainly used for the continuous differential pressure measurement of liquids, gases, steam and dust in the process industry and the hygiene sector. The built-in HistoROM data module facilitates process and device parameter management. It complies with IEC 61508 and meets SIL3 functional safety requirements.
Advantages
Excellent repeatability and long-term stability
High reference accuracy: up to ±0.075%, platinum version: ±0.05%
For flow and differential pressure monitoring to SIL3 requirements, compliant with IEC 61508, certified by TÜV SÜD
HistoROM®/M-DAT memory module
Function monitoring of measuring cell and electronics
Modular continuous measurement of differential pressure, static pressure and pressure (Deltabar S - Deltapilot S, Cerabar S), e.g. replaceable display, universal electronics for pressure and differential pressure measurement
Areas of application
For differential pressure, level, volume and mass measurement of liquids
Process connections: thread, flange, clamp and hygienic connections
Process temperature: -70 ... +400°C (-94 ... +752°F)
Measuring range: 100mbar ... +16bar (1.5... 240psi);
Accuracy: ±0.075%
International explosion protection approval, WHG overflow protection, hygienic approval, marine approval, SIL
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Case Studies
Municipal Wastewater Treatment — Wastewater Treatment Plant · Differential Pressure Measurement Application Case
Project Background
Municipal Wastewater Treatment customers at the Wastewater Treatment Plant stage have long faced the challenge of insufficient accuracy in effluent quality monitoring and instruments prone to contamination causing data drift, affecting compliance discharge, placing higher demands on the stability and measurement accuracy of Differential Pressure Measurement.
Solution
Based on the on-site conditions, the Ainstru technical team selected suitable Differential Pressure Measurement for the customer and delivered one-stop service covering selection, installation, commissioning and tuning.
Results
- Measurement accuracy and response speed significantly improved, with stable and reliable data;
- Instruments adapt to complex Municipal Wastewater Treatment conditions, greatly reducing maintenance;
- Helping customers achieve continuous online monitoring and cost reduction, highly recognized by customers.
Food & Beverage — Food Production Line · Differential Pressure Measurement Application Case
Project Background
Food & Beverage customers at the Food Production Line stage have long faced the challenge of high hygienic measurement requirements, with inline instruments needing to withstand CIP/SIP cleaning while maintaining stable accuracy, placing higher demands on the stability and measurement accuracy of Differential Pressure Measurement.
Solution
Based on the on-site conditions, the Ainstru technical team selected suitable Differential Pressure Measurement for the customer and delivered one-stop service covering selection, installation, commissioning and tuning.
Results
- Measurement accuracy and response speed significantly improved, with stable and reliable data;
- Instruments adapt to complex Food & Beverage conditions, greatly reducing maintenance;
- Helping customers achieve continuous online monitoring and cost reduction, highly recognized by customers.
Chemical & Pharmaceutical — Reactors and Storage Tanks · Differential Pressure Measurement Application Case
Project Background
Chemical & Pharmaceutical customers at the Reactors and Storage Tanks stage have long faced the challenge of highly corrosive media and complex conditions, requiring corrosion-resistant and explosion-proof instruments, placing higher demands on the stability and measurement accuracy of Differential Pressure Measurement.
Solution
Based on the on-site conditions, the Ainstru technical team selected suitable Differential Pressure Measurement for the customer and delivered one-stop service covering selection, installation, commissioning and tuning.
Results
- Measurement accuracy and response speed significantly improved, with stable and reliable data;
- Instruments adapt to complex Chemical & Pharmaceutical conditions, greatly reducing maintenance;
- Helping customers achieve continuous online monitoring and cost reduction, highly recognized by customers.
Power & Energy — Power Plant Boiler and Turbine · Differential Pressure Measurement Application Case
Project Background
Power & Energy customers at the Power Plant Boiler and Turbine stage have long faced the challenge of unstable measurement under high temperature and pressure, with high maintenance and downtime costs, placing higher demands on the stability and measurement accuracy of Differential Pressure Measurement.
Solution
Based on the on-site conditions, the Ainstru technical team selected suitable Differential Pressure Measurement for the customer and delivered one-stop service covering selection, installation, commissioning and tuning.
Results
- Measurement accuracy and response speed significantly improved, with stable and reliable data;
- Instruments adapt to complex Power & Energy conditions, greatly reducing maintenance;
- Helping customers achieve continuous online monitoring and cost reduction, highly recognized by customers.
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