DR-S211 Precision Digital Pressure Gauge – 0.05% FS

R&D Breakthrough: How DR-S211 Solved Our Downtime

In our R&D lab, we noticed a gradual increase in pressure drop across the filter system, yet calibration logs indicated it was still within acceptable limits. This discrepancy hinted at an underlying issue that needed investigation.

All pressure sensors drift with temperature, and uncompensated, this drift can be 10 times the datasheet specification. In our case, the filter’s performance degradation suggested a significant deviation from expected values due to environmental factors or sensor inaccuracy.

Our investigation led us to suspect a malfunctioning pressure measurement system. We reviewed historical data and discovered that while the calendar said it wasn’t time for change, the actual conditions indicated otherwise. This pointed towards the need for a more precise and reliable pressure gauge that could handle our low-pressure range of 0-100 bar.

We installed the DR-S211 Precision Digital Pressure Gauge, known for its active temperature compensation, which holds 0.05% FS from -40°C to 85°C. This feature ensured accurate measurements regardless of temperature fluctuations, addressing the root cause of our filter system’s performance issues.

The implementation of the DR-S211 resulted in a significant reduction in pressure drop and improved overall efficiency by $30,000 annually. The gauge’s high precision measurement and lab-grade accuracy for calibration further enhanced our testing capabilities, making it an indispensable tool in our R&D processes.

Key Specifications

• High precision measurement: 0.05% FS
• Lab-grade accuracy for calibration
• Data logger: records up to 27,000 points
• 5-digit display, main and auxiliary screen
• 330° rotatable gauge head
• Adjustable acquisition rate
• Low power design, battery and USB power
• 10 pressure units available

Is your ‘0.1%’ sensor still 0.1% at your actual process temperature?

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