Vaisala PTB110 Barometer User Guide

Vaisala BAROCAP® Barometer PTB110 is a micro controller based barometer including a voltage or frequency output. The barometer can be supplied with several pressure ranges. The output of the barometer is a calibrated barometric pressure reading. The barometer uses the Vaisala BAROCAP® Sensor, a silicon capacitive sensor developed by Vaisala for barometric pressure measurement applications. The BAROCAP® sensor is especially designed for accurate and stable measurement of barometric pressure.


Vaisala PTB110 Barometer User Guide - cover page
Brand
Vaisala
Category
Other
Document type
User Manual
Language
English
Pages
4
File format
PDF
File size
368 KB
Published
06 April, 2012
Updated
30 September, 2023
Model
PTB110
MD5 checksum
93F8D1B2BD63E0A5DBF29BFE2D20DE6E

About this manual

This guide provides a complete overview of the PTB110 barometer, a micro‑controller based barometer with voltage or frequency output. It covers product description, pressure ranges, accuracy, and long‑term stability, as well as mechanical mounting on a DIN rail.

Installation instructions, electrical connections, operating modes, button functions, calibration procedures and safety precautions are detailed, allowing users to set up, configure and maintain the device safely and accurately.

What's inside

  • Product Description
  • Installation
  • Operating Modes
  • Electrical Connections
  • Reading the Output
  • Inserting and Removing the Cover
  • Adjustment and Calibration
  • Technical Data
  • Safety Precautions

Specifications

Pressure ranges500…1100 hPa
Supply voltage10…30 VDC
Output voltage0…2.5 VDC
Output frequency500…1100 Hz
Current consumption (normal mode)< 4 mA
Current consumption (shutdown mode)< 1 µA
Accuracy at +20 °C±0.3 hPa
Long‑term stability±0.1 hPa/year
Temperature range-40…+60 °C
Housing classificationIP 32
Weight90 g

Frequently asked questions

What is the accuracy of the PTB110 barometer at 20 °C?

The accuracy at +20 °C is ±0.3 hPa.

What wiring options are recommended for the PTB110 barometer?

Both three‑wire and four‑wire connections are supported, but a four‑wire connection is recommended for long signal wires.

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