
● The inlet pressure (p
e
) is transferred to the absolute pressure sensor
⑤
via the seal
diaphragm
③
and the fill fluid
④
, displacing its measuring diaphragm.
● The displacement changes the resistance of the four piezoresistors (bridge circuit) of the
absolute pressure sensor.
● The change in the resistance causes a bridge output voltage proportional to the inlet
pressure.
4.4.2.4
Measuring cell for absolute pressure, front-flush membrane
S
H
①
Measuring cell
④
Filling liquid
②
Process connection
⑤
Absolute pressure sensor
③
Seal diaphragm
p
e
Inlet pressure
Figure 4-10
Function chart of the measuring cell for absolute pressure, flush mounted diaphragm
● The inlet pressure (p
e
) is transferred to the absolute pressure sensor
⑤
via the seal
diaphragm
③
and the filling liquid
④
, and displaces its measuring diaphragm.
● The displacement changes the resistance of the four piezoresistors (bridge circuit) of the
absolute pressure sensor.
● The change in the resistance causes a bridge output voltage proportional to the inlet
pressure.
Description
4.4 Functional principle
SITRANS P320/P420 with 4 to 20 mA/HART
Operating Instructions, 11/2019, A5E44852162-AC
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