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4 Installation Recommendations
1. IPT media compatibility is non-condensing, non-corrosive, non-combustible gases. To ensure the best
transducer performance it is strongly suggested that IPT transducers and associated plumbing be
oriented to prevent accumulation of debris or condensation in the pressure ports.
2. Pressure ports P1 and P2 should be shielded from direct light due to a strong photoelectric effect on
the sense element.
3. Although conformally coated, electronics should be protected from humidity exposure.
4. Transducer should be mounted to minimize mechanical stress between circuit board and on-board
pressure sensor.
5. Although there is no official specification for the SPI interface (a defacto standard), it is intended for
short distance on-board communications between a microcontroller or microprocessor (Master) and a
peripheral (Slave). To help ensure signal integrity, minimize signal path distance between any Master
and the IPT.
4.1 Installation Examples
The three examples below are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent all possible methods
of installing the IPT.
4.1.1 Flexible Tubing and Double-wire Hose Clamps
Considerations:
1. Select tubing size/material
for the application’s temperature and pressure extremes.
2. Ensure hose clamps do no contact any IPT circuitry.
3. Shield port P2 from light due to strong photoelectric effect upon the sense element.
4. Minimize mechanical stress between the circuit board and the on-board pressure sensor.