Absolute and gauge pressure Cerabar PMC51

Absolute and gauge pressure Cerabar PMC51 – Digital pressure transmitter with oil-free ceramic sensor for measurement in gases or liquids.

Specifications:

Measuring Principle	Absolute and gauge pressure
Characteristic	Smart and reliable pressure transmitter with capacitive measuring cell and ceramic process isolating diaphragm Ceraphire)
Supply Voltage	4...20 mA HART: 11,5...45V DC (Non Ex); Ex ia: 11,5...30V DC; PROFIBUS PA: 9...32 V DC (Non Ex); FOUNDATION Fieldbus: 9...32 V DC (Non Ex)
Reference Accuracy	Standard 0.1%; Platinum 0.075%
Long Term Stability	0.2% of URL/ year; 0.4% of URL/ 5 years; 0.5% of URL/ 10 years
Process Temperature	-40°C...+130°C (-40°F...+266°F; +150°C for 1h (+302°F for 1h)
Ambient Temperature	-40°C...+85°C (-40°F...+185°F)
Measuring Cell	100 mbar...40 bar (1.5 psi...600 psi) relative/ absolute
Smallest Calibratable Span	10 mbar (0.15 psi)
Vacuum Resistance	0 mbar abs.
Max. Turn Down	20:1
Max. Overpressure Limit	60 bar (900 psi)
Process Connection	Thread: G1/2...G2, R1/2, MNPT1/2; Flange: DN25...DN80, ASME 1"...4", JIS 10K
Process Connection Hygienic	Tri-Clamp; DIN11851; DIN11864-1; NEUMO; Varivent N; SMS; DRD
Material Process Membrane	Ceramic
Material Gasket	Viton, EPDM, NBR, Kalrez
Fill Fluid	None, dry measuring cell
Material Housing	Die-cast aluminum, AISI 316L
Communication	4...20 mA; 4...20 mA HART; PROFIBUS PA; FOUNDATION Fieldbus; IO-Link
Certificates / Approvals	ATEX, FM, CSA, CSA C/US, IEC Ex, INMETRO, NEPSI, UK Ex
Safety Approvals	SIL
Design Approvals	EN10204-3.1; NACE MR0175
Hygienic Approvals	CoC ASME-BPE; 3A, EHEDG
Marine Approvals	GL/ ABS/ LR/ BV/ DNV
Drinking Water Approvals	NSF
Successor	PMC51B

Field of application

The Cerabar PMC51 digital pressure transmitter with capacitive, oil-free ceramic measuring cell is typically used in process and hygienic applications for pressure, level, volume or mass measurement in liquids and gases. It guarantees high degree of system safety thanks to vacuum-proof ceramic membrane with integrated breakage detection. Quick Setup with adjustable measuring range allows simple commissioning, reduces costs and saves time. SIL2 according to IEC 61508 / IEC 61511.

Single chamber aluminum or stainless steel (316L) housing.

Process connections: Threads, flanges or hygienic connections
Process temperature: -40 to +130°C (-40 to +266°F), 150°C (302°F) for 1h
Measuring ranges: -1/0 up to +40bar (-15/0 to +600psi)
Accuracy: ±0.1%, “Platinum” ±0.075%
International explosion protection certificates, SIL, hygienic approvals, marine approvals

Benefits

Best fit for vacuum applications and applications with corrosive and abrasive media
Process safety through membrane breakage detection
Overload-resistant high purity ceramic sensor (99.9% Al₂O₃)
Condensation resistant also for hygienic applications
Easy menu-guided commissioning via local display, 4 to 20mA with HART, PROFIBUS PA, FOUNDATION Fieldbus
Process pressure up to SIL2, certified to IEC 61508 and IEC 61511
Available with mounted manifolds: always fit, always tested for leaks