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TI 291P/24/ae

Pressure Transmitter
cerabar T PMP 131
Pressure transmitter with polysilicon sensor
for absolute and gauge pressures up to 6000 psi

Applications
The Cerabar T PMP 131 pressure
transmitter is suitable for a wide variety
of industrial pressure processes of
liquids, gases, and vapors. It is a
compact, economical system that
provides measurement in gauge or
absolute pressures from full vacuum to
6000 psi.

Measuring system
Cerabar T PMP 131 pressure
transmitter with 4 to 20 mA output or
switch output
12 to 30 VDC power supply, e.g.
RN 221 transmitter power supply
from Endress+Hauser

4 to 20 mA

Features and benefits

Fixed measuring ranges up to
6000 psi (400 bar)
Up to 4 times overload resistance
Extremely stable
Flush diaphragm process connection
1/2 or 1/4 NPT connections
Electronic versions with:
- 4 to 20 mA analog output
- PNP transistor switch output

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Power supply

Zero point adjustment

For the PMP 131 with analog output and
plug, the zero point can be adjusted to
5%. The potentiometer used for this
adjustment is located below the plug
base.

Operation

1+

2
Mounting boss

Zero point adjustment

Remove plug
Loosen coupling nut
Remove mounting boss
Do not turn the cap nut
when loosening or
tightening the base of
the plug!

Potentiometer for zero

point correction, 5%
(potentiometer is located on
the component side)

Switch point and deadband

adjustment
For the PMP 131 with switch output, both
the switch point and deadband can be
adjusted. This can also be carried out at
atmospheric pressure using a test cable
and voltmeter. The potentiometer used
for this adjustment is located below the
plug base.

Endress+Hauser offers a test cable for

connecting the voltmeter to the test pin.
Part Number: 52005674

3+ 2

1+
Deadband adjustment
1.5 to 20% FS
(factory setting, 10% FS)

LED color code

RED = ON
GREEN = OFF

Switch point and

Deadband adjustment
Remove plug
Loosen coupling nut
Remove mounting boss
Do not turn the cap nut
when loosening or
tightening the base of
the plug!

Mounting boss

Switch point adjustment

0 to 100% FS
(factory setting, 50% FS)

Adjustment at atmospheric pressure:

Connect the voltmeter to the test pin.
0 to 1 V corresponds to 0 to 100% FS

Instructions for switch point and

deadband adjustment
Uout

ON
Red LED

Deadband
1.5 to 20% FS

Switch ON

Switch OFF

Green LED OFF

Switch point and deadband

adjustment
FS: Full Span (measuring
range)
Uout: output voltage
p: acting pressure

p
Switch point
Adjustment 0 to 100% FS

Electrical Connections
Red

White

Plug-in
housing

Green

GND

Atmospheric pressure
reference tube

Plug-in
connector
Gasket
Coupling nut

Mounting boss
O-ring

PMP 131 with cable

PMP 131 with plug connector

Connector
DIN 43 650/A

Analog output 4 to 20 mA
2-wire
1 Power supply and output (+)
2 Power supply and output ()
3 not assigned
Ground (GND)

1
2
3

Switch output
3-wire
1 Output (+)
2 Power supply and output ()
3 Power supply (+)
Ground (GND)

PMP 131 plug version, pin assignment

Switch output PNP

Preferably used with programmable
logic controllers (PLC).
Positive signal at the switching output of
the electronics (PNP); output blocked on
reaching limit.

PMP 131

1
(+)

0.5A

e.g. Relay,
PLC

LL+
Input power 18 to 32 VDC
Three-wire PNP DC connection

(-)

Technical Data
General Specifications

Manufacturer

Endress+Hauser

Instrument designation

Cerabar T PMP 131

Application

Measuring absolute and gauge pressure of gases, vapors and liquids

Function and system design

Measuring principle

Input

Output

With analog output

The process pressure acting upon the metallic

separating diaphragm of the sensor is transmitted to a
resistance bridge via a fluid. The change in the output
voltage of the bridge is proportional to the pressure
and can be measured directly.

With switch output

The process pressure acting upon the metallic

separating diaphragm of the sensor is transmitted to a
resistance bridge via a fluid. A differential amplifier
creates a standard signal from the pressureproportional change in output voltage of the bridge. A
comparator with an adjustable deadband compares
this signal with the pre-set switch point and then
activates the power amplifier and the LED.

Design

Analog output: pressure sensor is optionally supplied

with DIN 43650 A / ISO 4400 plug or cable
Switch output: pressure transmitter supplied with plug
DIN 43650 A / ISO 4400 (refer to page 3)

Measured variable

Gauge or absolute pressure

Measuring ranges

Maximum 6000 psi (400 bar), refer to ordering

information on page 6

Analog output 4 to 20 mA
Output signal

4 to 20 mA, loop powered

Load

RB () (US - 12V) / 0.02 A (US = power supply)

Switch output PNP

Accuracy

Output signal

Voltage (depends on power supply)

Output current

Switch status ON, Ia 0.5A;

switch status OFF, Ia 1 mA

Power

Maximum 6 W (current consumption 20 mA plus load)

Switch frequency

Maximum 10 Hz

Input resistance/Input current PLC

Ri 2 k or Ii 10 mA
NOTE: To prevent electrical interference, inductive
loads (relays, contactors or solenoid valves) may only
be operated when directly connected to a protective
circuit (diode or capacitor).

Terminal-based linearity inluding

hysteresis and reproducibility

Analog output: 0.5% FS (limit point method to

DIN IEC 770)

Accuracy

Switch output: 1% FS for the switch point

Reproducibility

Switch output: 0.5% FS for the switch output

Response time

2 to 5 ms (to reach 99.9% of output)

Effect of ambient temperature

Analog output:
- Zero: typically 0.2%/10 K, maximum
0.5%/10 K of measuring span. Values are 0.1%/10 K
higher for measuring spans 90 psi (6 bar)
- Span: typically 0.2%/10 K, maximum 0.5%/10 K of
measuring span
Switch output:
- Typically 0.2%/10 K of measuring span

Long-term stability

Typically 0.15% per year

Operating conditions

Mounting conditions

Any position, flush-mounted for process connection

G 1/2 (order code B), maximum torque for mounting,
354 in. lb. (40 Nm)

Environment
Normal operating temperature

-13 to +158F (-25 to +70C)

Ex areas, -13 to +149F (25 to +65C)

Storage temperature

-40 to +185F (-40 t +85C)

Climate class

4 Z with Z = 158F (70C) to VDI/VDE 3540

Ingress protection

With plug, NEMA 4 (IP 65); with cable, NEMA 6P

(IP 68)

Vibrational resistance

4M5 to DIN EN 60721-3

Electromagnetic compatibility

Interference emission to EN 61326 electrical device

B, interference immunity to EN 61326 appendix A
(industrial use) and NAMUR recommendation NE 21

Process

Mechanical construction

Normal process temperature

-13 to +158F (-25 to +70C)

Process pressure limits

Overload resistance, see Order Code, page 6

Vacuum resistance to 0.14 psia (10 mbarabs)

Process connections

1/2 NPT (male), 304SS; G 1/2 (male), 304 SS;

G 1/4 (male), 304 SS; or G 1/2 (male) flush
diaphragm, 304 SS

Electrical connection

Plug connection (ISO 4400), 1/2 NPT, NEMA 4

(IP 65); plug connection (ISO 4400), PG 11, IP 65;
cable, 16.4 ft. (5 m), NEMA 6P (IP 68)

Cable

Outer covering, PUR, non-flammable to VDE 0472,

external diameter, 0.23 (5.8 mm). Internal wires,
4 x 24 AWG (0.22 mm2). External diameter of
air tube, 0.08 (2 mm).

Connection

Plug to DIN 43650 A / ISO 4400, PA material

Materials for wetted parts

Power

Process connection and housing

304 SS

Process diaphragm

316L SS

Fill fluid

Silicone oil AK3

Power supply

Analog output: non-hazardous, 12 to 30 VDC

Hazardous, no load voltage 26V; short-circuit
current, 100 mA; power consupmtion 0.8 W
Switch output: 18 to 32 VDC, current consumption
without load < 20 mA, with reverse polarity protection

Ripple

Certificates and approvals

Supplementary documentation

Analog output, 5%; switch output, 10%

Analog output

EEx ib IIC T6

CE mark

By attaching the CE mark, Endress+Hauser confirms

that the instrument fulfills all the requirements of the
relevant EC directives.

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Ordering Information

Cerabar T PMP 131

1

PMP 131 1

Version / cable entry / protection

A1 Plug (ISO 4400) / Pg 11 / IP 65
A2 Plug (ISO 4400) / 1/2 NPT / NEMA 4 (IP 65)
A3 16.4 ft (5 m) cable / NEMA 6P (IP 68)
99
Special version
Process connection / type / material
1
G 1/2 (male) / DIN 16 288 / 304 SS
2
1/2 MNPT, 1/4 FNPT / 304 SS
3
1/2 MNPT, 4 mm internal / 304 SS
4
G 1/4 (male) / DIN 16 288 / 304 SS
5
1/4 MNPT, 3.5 mm internal / 304 SS
B
G 1/2 (male) / DIN 3852-A flush diaphragm / 304 SS
9
Special version
Output signal, certificate
0
Analog 4 to 20 mA, 2-wire, standard
1
Analog 4 to 20 mA, 2-wire, EEx ib IIC T6
2
Switch output, PNP-Transistor, 3-wire (with plug only)
9
Special version
Accessories
1
None
9
Special version
Measuring range, units
Overload
Gauge pressure (psi)
Q4H 0 to 15 psig
60 psi
Q4K 0 to 30 psig
150 psi
Q4N 0 to 50 psig
240 psi
Q4R 0 to 150 psig *
600 psi
Q4S 0 to 300 psig *
1500 psi
Q4T 0 to 500 psig *
2400 psi
Q4V 0 to 1000 psig *
3600 psi
Q70 0 to 1500 psig *
6000 psi
Q73 0 to 3000 psig *
9000 psi
Q74 0 to 6000 psig *
9000 psi
Absolute pressure (psia)
R4H 0 to 15 psia
60
R4K 0 to 30 psia
150 psi
R4N 0 to 50 psia
240 psi
R4R 0 to 150 psia
600 psi
R4S 0 to 300 psia
1500 psi
R4T 0 to 500 psia
2400 psi
R4V 0 to 1000 psia
3600 psi
R70 0 to 1500 psia
6000 psi
R73 0 to 3000 psia
9000 psi
R74 0 to 6000 psia
9000 psi
Gauge pressure (bar)
(kPa, MPa)
A1G 0 to 1 bar
0 to 100 kPa
4 bar
A1H 0 to 1.6 bar
0 to 160 kPa
6.4 bar
A1N 0 to 2.5 bar
0 to 250 kPa
10 bar
A1Q 0 to 4 bar
0 to 400 kPa
16 bar
A1R 0 to 6 bar
0 to 600 kPa
24 bar
A1S 0 to 10 bar
0 to 1 MPa
40 bar
A1T 0 to 16 bar
0 to 1.6 MPa
64 bar
A1W 0 to 25 bar
0 to 2.5 MPa
100 bar
A1X 0 to 40 bar *
0 to 4 MPa *
160 bar
A1Z 0 to 60 bar *
0 to 6 MPa *
240 bar
A70 0 to 100 bar *
0 to 10 MPa *
400 bar
A71 0 to 160 bar *
0 to 16 MPa *
600 bar
A73 0 to 250 bar *
0 to 25 MPa *
600 bar
A74 0 to 400 bar *
0 to 40 MPa *
600 bar
Absolute pressure (bar)
(kPa, MPa)
A2G 0 to 1 bar
0 to 100 kPa
4 bar
A2H 0 to 1.6 bar
0 to 160 kPa
6.4 bar
A2N 0 to 2.5 bar
0 to 250 kPa
10 bar
A2Q 0 to 4 bar
0 to 400 kPa
16 bar
A2R 0 to 6 bar
0 to 600 kPa
24 bar
A2S 0 to 10 bar
0 to 1 MPa
40 bar
A2T 0 to 16 bar
0 to 1.6 MPa
64 bar
A2W 0 to 25 bar
0 to 2.5 MPa
100 bar
A2X 0 to 40 bar
0 to 4 MPa
160 bar
A2Z 0 to 60 bar
0 to 6 MPa
240 bar
B70 0 to 100 bar
0 to 10 MPa
400 bar
B71 0 to 160 bar
0 to 16 MPa
600 bar
B73 0 to 250 bar
0 to 25 MPa
600 bar
B74 0 to 400 bar
0 to 40 MPa
600 bar
999 Special version
* Absolute pressure sensors

Dimensions

Version
Order code A1: plug with Pg 11 gland
Order code A2: plug with 1/2" NPT gland

Version
Order code A3: cable

2.05"
(52)

2.13"
(54)

1.46"
(37)

1.54"
(39)

1/2" NPT
or PG 11
L
L
2.72"
(69)

3.11"
(79)
1.02"
(26)

27 AF

Distance
L
4.96"
(126 mm)
5.16"
(131 mm)

Pressure
rating
< 360 psi
(25 bar)
> 580 psi
(40 bar)

Pressure
rating
< 360 psi
(25 bar)
> 580 psi
(40 bar)

Optional with process connection

Order code 1: G 1/2

Order code 2: 1/2" MNPT

1/4" FNPT

0.98"
(25)

Distance
L
5.63"
(143 mm)
5.83"
(148 mm)

Order code 3: 1/2" MNPT

4 mm female
L

0.59"
(15)

1.02"
(26)

0.79"
(20)

0.98"
(25)

0.59"
(15)

1/4"
FNPT
1/2"
MNPT

0.19"
(5)

Order code 4: G 1/4

1/2"
MNPT

0.16
(4)

0.51"
(13)

0.12"
(3)

G 1/2

Order code 5: 1/4" MNPT

3.5 mm female
L

0.98"
(25)
0.14"
(3.5)

1/4
MNPT

Order code B: G 1/2 flush diaphragm

to DIN 3852-A-G 1/2
2.05"
(52)
1.54"
2.13" (39)
(54)
1.46"
(37)

1/2" NPT
or PG 11

4.61"
(117)

5.27"
(134)

2.76"
(70)

2.76"
(70)
1.02"
(26)

1.02"
(26)

0.12"
(3)
27 AF

0.51"
(13)

G 1/2
1.02"
(26)

Threaded hole
to DIN 3852-X-G 1/2
1.06"
(27)
0.83"
(21)

0.098"
(2.5)

0.55"
(14) 0.87"
(22)

Dimensions are in inches (mm)

0.19"
(5)
G 1/4

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