
User Manual for AML Oceanographic’s Micro Pressure Sensor
AML OCEANOGRAPHIC
In-situ Real-time Detection Measurement
4
1.2 Instrument Specifications
Pressure Sensor:
Keller
™
semiconductor strain gauge
Model:
PA-10
Accuracy:
±0.05 % full scale
Resolution:
0.1 dbar for
100 bar FS sensors, 0.01dbar for <100 bar FS
sensors
Time constant:
10 ms
Output:
RS-232C autobaud communications
Baud rate:
2400 to 38400, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit.
Data type:
ASCII text
Sample Rate:
25 scans per second
Power:
Isolated External DC supply
Voltage range:
8-26 Volts DC
Current consumption:
0.012 Amperes
Bulkhead Connector:
Micro 6, Female (MCBH-6-FS)
Mating cable connector:
PMCIL-6-MP
Pressure Housing Material: Delrin: Acetron GP rated to 500m
Titanium: Grade 5 rated to 6000m
Dimensions:
33 mm (1.3”) diameter by 15
7
mm (6.2”) OAL
Weight:
490 grams in air
Environment:
Operating: -2 to 40
C (28 to 104
F)
Storage: -40 to 60
C (-40 to 140
F)