Vaisala PTB220 Digital Barometer User's Guide

PTB220 Series Digital Barometers USER'S GUIDE, introduces the safety, warranty, product description, getting started, commissioning, installation, operating, etc.


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Brand
Vaisala
Category
Other
Document type
User Manual
Language
English
Pages
104
File format
PDF
File size
305 KB
Published
06 April, 2012
Updated
30 September, 2023
Model
PTB220
MD5 checksum
47A3F7B7BB42995BE7CE0B02B9AD430E

About this manual

This guide introduces the PTB220 series digital barometers, describing the BAROCAP® silicon capacitive pressure sensor, measurement principle, and available hardware configurations. It covers safety warnings, warranty details, and the overall product description.

The manual details getting‑started procedures, commissioning, installation, operating modes, adjustment, calibration, self‑testing, and technical specifications. Appendices provide hardware diagrams, pin assignments, serial interface commands, and conversion charts.

What's inside

  • General Information
  • Product Description
  • Getting Started
  • Commissioning
  • Installation
  • Operating
  • Adjustment and Calibration
  • Self‑Testing and Problem Handling
  • Technical Specifications
  • Appendices

Specifications

Pressure operating range50…1100 hPa (500…1100 hPa optional)
Operating temperature range-40 °C … +60 °C
Accuracy (Class A)0.1 %
Linearity (Class A)± 0.05 hPa
Hysteresis (Class A)± 0.02 hPa
Repeatability (Class A)± 0.02 hPa
Calibration uncertainty (Class A)± 70 ppm
Long‑term stability± 0.1 hPa / year
Weight1 kg
Dimensions120 × 25.6 × 145 mm
Maximum pressure limit5000 hPa abs.
Electrical connectorFemale 9‑pin subD‑connector

Frequently asked questions

What is the pressure measurement range of the PTB220 barometer?

The PTB220 measures pressure from 50 hPa up to 1100 hPa, with an optional range of 500 hPa to 1100 hPa.

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