DatasheetThe Druck RPS / DPS 8000 is a high-performance resonant pressure sensor that incorporates Druck’s revolutionary TERPS (Trench Etched Resonant Pressure Sensor) technology. Designed for the most demanding industrial, aerospace, and process applications, this sensor offers outstanding accuracy, stability, and reliability – even in harsh environments.
With multiple output options, wide pressure and temperature ranges, and a robust stainless-steel or Hastelloy construction, the RPS / DPS 8000 is ideal for long-term precision monitoring and control.
Key Features
- High accuracy: up to ±0.01% FS over the compensated temperature range
- Excellent long-term stability: ±100 ppm FS per year
- Wide operating temperature: –40 °C to +125 °C (model dependent)
- Media-isolated design – suitable for aggressive environments
- Multiple digital output options: RS232, RS485, USB 2.0, CAN Bus, frequency, and diode (TTL)
- Wide selection of electrical and pressure connections
- Standard and enhanced accuracy options: 0.02% FS / 0.01% FS
Typical Applications
- Calibration and metrology
- Industrial process control
- Aerospace and avionics
- Research and development
- Oil and gas instrumentation
Pressure Ranges & Accuracy
| Pressure Range | Type | Standard Accuracy | Enhanced Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 – 2 bar | Absolute | ±0.02% FS | ±0.01% FS |
| 0 – 7 bar | Absolute | ±0.02% FS | ±0.01% FS |
| 0 – 100 bar | Absolute | ±0.02% FS | ±0.01% FS |
| 0 – 200 bar | Absolute | ±0.02% FS | ±0.01% FS |
Output & Communication Options
- RS232 / RS485: Update rate from 10 ms; full accuracy within 500 ms of startup
- CAN Bus: Update rate from 10 ms; specification compliance within 10 minutes
- USB 2.0: Update rate from 100 ms; full accuracy in 10 minutes
- Frequency / TTL diode: Response time under 25 ms
Mechanical & Environmental Characteristics
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Operating temperature | –40 °C to +125 °C (model dependent) |
| Overpressure protection | 150% of FS |
| Burst pressure | 200% of FS |
| Housing materials | 316L stainless steel, Hastelloy C276 |
| Vibration resistance | 20 gn at 2 kHz (BS EN 60068-2-6) |
| Shock resistance | 20 gn, 11 ms (DO-160E) |
| Ingress protection | IP65 to IP68 (depending on connector) |
| Certifications | CE, RoHS, EMC compliant |
Electrical Connection Options
- MIL-C-26482 bayonet connector (up to +125 °C)
- M12x1 5-pin connector
- Custom cables: Raychem, PTFE, Hytrel
- Micro USB socket (for USB version)