Barometric Pressure Sensors
Barometric Pressure Sensors are designed to measure atmospheric pressure in a variety of applications which specifically means the measurement of the weight exerted by air molecules at any given point on the Earth.
The sensor basically comprises a diaphragm or membrane that is made from a metal alloy or silicon and flexes or deforms when there are changes in the atmospheric pressure. This deformation because of the pressure changes is translated into an electrical signal which is processed by an integrated circuit and then converted into a standardized output format that is compatible with various systems.
Barometric pressure sensors help to measure atmospheric pressure in a variety of applications, providing crucial data for weather forecasting, altitude measurement, environmental monitoring, scientific research and more where an accurate measurement of barometric pressure is highly essential. Hence, they are widely used in fields such as meteorology, aviation, automotive, industrial automation, consumer electronics etc.
Product Line
Model 470
Setra Systems Model 470 offers extremely high accuracy and unmatched stability in a digital output configuration. It incorporates advanced microprocessor based circuitry and sophisticated firmware to provide system accuracy to better than ±0.02% FS.
Features:
- ±0.02% Full Scale Accuracy
- Bidirectional RS-232 Digital
- Communications I/O Port
- Engineering Unit Conversions for Pressure and Altitude
- Digital Altimeter Setting Indicator (DASI) and Corrected Altimeter Mode
- Programmable Non-Linear Functions
Model 276
The Model 276 barometric and absolute transducer is designed specifically for OEM applications and system integrators. The 276 offers flexibility for designers with multiple electrical and mechanical options, helping reduce costs and deliver projects on time.
Features:
- High Accuracy: ±0.25% FS
- Stable Ceramic Sensor
- Environmentally Rugged
- Compact Size: 2” dia. x 1” wide
- Excellent Long-Term Stability: 0.25% FS/6 mo.
- Fast Response Time
Model 278
Setra’s Model 278 is the ideal solution for measuring barometric pressure for remote environmental applications. The small footprint and removable terminal block on the 278 makes installation fast and easy. It is ideal for solar powered applications because of its low power consumption and sleep mode feature.
Features:
- Long-term stability: 0.1 hPa/mB per year
- Sleep mode for instant startup
- Removable terminal strip module for easy wiring
- Footprint configured for easy drop-in replacement
- Calibration NIST traceable
- Wide operating voltage 9.5 to 28 VDC
- Meets CE conformance standards
- Ideal for automated weather stations
- Low power consumption
- Relied on for severe weather detection