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Product description
3 Product description
The digital transmitter PPT 100 consists of a Pirani sensor.
3.1 Product identification
To correctly identify the product when communicating with Pfeiffer Vacuum, always have
the information from the rating plate available.
Fig. 1: Product identification on the rating plate
Scope of delivery The following positions are included in the delivery consignment:
– PPT 100
– Protective cover
– Operating instructions
3.2 Function
The transmitter can be operated in conjunction with the DigiLine Controller, with the Di-
giLine Power Supply units and the WINDOWS
1)
based measuring software DokuStar
(please see "Accessories") on a PC or with customized, digital signal evaluation.
Communication is carried out, depending on the address selector switch setting, via the
serial RS-232 interface using the relevant display units or via RS-485 using the Pfeiffer
Vacuum protocol. The relevant bus adapters are available for connection to Profibus sys-
tems (see Accessories).
The transmitter responds to measurement value queries, type queries and setting com-
mands.
3.3 Range of application
The unit PPT 100 must be installed and operated in the following ambient conditions:
1)
WINDOWS is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Installation location weather protected (indoor)
Protection class IP 40
Installation altitude max. 2000 m
Ambient temperature +5°C to +50°C
Relative humidity 5 ... 85 %, non-condensing
Atmospheric pressure 86 kPa - 106 kPa