Endress+Hauser Cerabar PMP43 Hygienic Pressure Transmitter
Product Overview
The Cerabar PMP43 is a compact, high-performance pressure transmitter from Endress+Hauser’s Compact Line, specifically engineered for demanding hygienic applications in the food & beverage and life science industries . It provides precise and reliable measurement of absolute and gauge pressure in liquids and gases, making it ideal for pressure monitoring and hydrostatic level measurement in pipelines, process tanks, and storage vessels .
Key Features and Benefits
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High Accuracy and Performance: The PMP43 delivers excellent measurement precision with a reference accuracy of up to ±0.075% (platinum version) . It offers a pressure measuring range of 400 mbar to 100 bar (6 psi to 1450 psi) .
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Designed for Hygienic Environments: Featuring a fully welded, 360-degree hygienic design with IP69 ingress protection, the device ensures efficient cleaning and prevents contamination . It holds key hygienic certifications including 3-A, EHEDG, and CoC-ASME BPE .
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Wide Process Temperature Range: The transmitter is capable of handling standard process temperatures from -40°C to +130°C, with an optional version supporting up to +200°C . This makes it suitable for both CIP (Clean-in-Place) and SIP (Steam-in-Place) processes .
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Compact and Flexible Installation: Its compact sensor design and a wide variety of small hygienic process connections allow for flexible installation, even in tight spaces and narrow skids .
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Advanced Diagnostics (Heartbeat Technology): The PMP43 is equipped with Endress+Hauser’s Heartbeat Technology, which enables continuous diagnostics, on-demand verification without process interruption, and monitoring for process anomalies like blocked impulse lines .
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Intuitive Operation and Communication: It features a user-friendly interface with a colored, backlit touch display for guided commissioning . The device supports standard 4-20 mA and HART communication, with options for IO-Link and Bluetooth® for advanced digital integration .
Applications
The Cerabar PMP43 is the ideal solution for a variety of critical hygienic applications:
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Pressure monitoring in process pipes
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Hydrostatic level measurement in process and pressurized tanks
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Pressure monitoring in compact skids, modules, and small equipment
It is perfectly suited for the Food & Beverage and Life Science industries, where product safety, cleanability, and process reliability are paramount