Pressure

Piezoresistive pressure transmitter Type 4260A...

for Test & Measurement applications

The modular high performance pressure transmitters of the

Type 4260A series are characterized by high accuracy and
excellent long-term stability, even in harsh environments with
high temperature extremes, high vibration and shock loads.

• Absolute pressure
• Pressure ranges from 1 to 350 bar (15 to 5 000 psi)
• Barometric pressure range available
• Comp. Temp. range –40 … 120 °C (–40 … 250 °F)
• Dynamic pressures up to 2 kHz
• Accuracy 0.1% FS
• Stability per year 0.1 %FS
• Proof pressure 300 %
• Wide choice of pressure & electrical connections
• Electrical output options mV, V and mA
• Hazardous area certification (optional) Applications
Type 4260A series from Kistler is well suited for demanding
Description pressure applications in the R&D, engine test, road test, com-
The piezoresistive absolute pressure transmitters of the Type ponent test and other test applications supporting the automo-
4260A series can be used for a variety of applications where tive, aerospace and industrial markets.
static as well as dynamic pressures up to 2 kHz need to be
measured. Engine and powertrain test
At the core of the Type 4260A series there is a silicon sensing • Engine oil and coolant pressures
element mounted within a high integrity seal assembly that is • Engine fuel
fully isolated from the pressure media by a welded 316L stain- • Inlet and exhaust pressures
less steel diaphragm. The pressure to be measured acts on the • Barometric pressure
sensor’s diaphragm and is transferred through incompressible • Transmission pressures
silicone oil to a micro machined silicon strain gauge configured
as a Wheatstone bridge. The advantages of silicon, compared On-vehicle test
with metal, based strain gauge pressure sensors is their higher • Engine oil and coolant pressures
sensitivity, better repeatability, higher signal to noise ratio, • Engine fuel
higher overload and a significantly higher long-term stability. • Inlet and exhaust pressures
The pressure sensing assembly features a unique sealing meth- • Air conditioning
od (US Patent 7,373,827) that enables the sensor to withstand • Brakes and hydraulics
multiple cycles without fatigue. This design also enables flex-
ibility in choice of pressure connections without the use of Component, sub-system and system testing
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adaptors or O-rings. • Auxiliary power units

Built in electronics condition the output from the silicon sens- • Air conditioning systems
ing element, provide for temperature compensation, EMC • Fuel, water and oil pumps
protection, reverse polarity, power supply regulation, over • Suspension systems
voltage, short circuit protection and configure the electrical • ABS test stands
output for a wide choice of voltage or mA outputs. • High pressure fuel control systems
Finally, every Type 4260A transmitter is fully tested over both • Ground and flight test
pressure and temperature to ensure compliance to the specifi- • Leak testing
cations. This data is available for each sensor and is traceable • Environmental monitoring & control
to ISO 17025 and NIST. • Piping systems

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General technical data

Type Unit 4260A…
Pressure range unidirectional barA 1 / 2 / 3 / 3.5 / 4 / 5 / 7 / 10 / 14 / 20 / 35 / 50 / 70 / 100 / 140 / 200 / 350
psiA 15 / 30 / 45 / 50 / 60 / 75 / 100 / 150 / 200 / 300 / 500 / 750 / 1 000 / 1 500 /
2 000 / 3 000 / 5 000

barometric barA 0.75 … 1.15

psiA 11.5 ... 17.5
Proof pressure / Burst pressure >3xFS pressure / >4xFS pressure
Output type mV, V or mA
Temperature limits
Compensated temperature ranges mV and V output °C / °F –40 … 120 / –40 ... 250
mA output °C / °F –40 … 80 / –40 ... 175
Operating mV and V output °C / °F –55 … 125 / –67 ... 255
mA output °C / °F –55 … 80 / –67 ... 175
Storage mV and V output °C / °F –55 … 125 / –67 ... 285
mA output °C / °F –55 … 100 / –67 ... 212
3)
Accuracy @ 25 °C (non-linearity, hysteresis, repeatability) ± %BFSL 0.2 (≤1 barA / 15 psiA) / 0.1 (>1 barA / 15 psiA) / 0.15 (350 barA / 5 000 psiA)
Thermal effects (reference @ 25 °C)
–10 … 50 °C %Span 1.0
–40 … 120 °C (80 °C for mA version) 1) %Span 1.5
–20 … 80 °C for barometric %FS 2.0
0 … 50 °C for barometric %FS 1.0
Long term stability (12 months) %Span ±0.1
Design life FS cycles 50 million at 2 Hz
Vibration, 50 g peak, 10 Hz to 2 kHz per %FS/g response <0.05
Shock MIL-STD-202G Method 204D, condition E
1 000 g, 0.5 ms half sine pulse in 3 mutually perpendicular axes will
not affect performance MIL-STD-202G, Method 213B-1, condition E
100 g, 6 ms half sine pulse in 3 mutually perpendicular axes will not
affect performance MIL-STD-202G, Method 213B-1, condition C
Acceleration sensitivity %FS/g <0.05 (reducing with increasing pressure range)
Insulation resistance, at 500 VDC MΩ 100
Approvals CE compliant to EN61326:2013
Pressure equipment directive 2014/68/EU (PED), cat. 1, pressure accessory
RoHS compliant 2011/65/EU
Hazardous area certification (optional) lS Zone 0 Ex ia IIC T4 Ga ä 3 II 1G x

(–40 °C ≤Ta ≤80 °C) / (–40 °F ≤Ta ≤175 °F)

Non-incendive Zone 2 Ex nA IIC T4 Gc 3 || 3G x

(–40 °C ≤Ta ≤80 °C) / (–40 °F ≤Ta ≤175 °F)

CSA certified 2009 2053869 single seal
Class I, Division 1, Groups A,B,C,D
Ex ia IIC T4 / AEx ia IIC T4
(–40 to +80 °C) / (–40 to +175 °F)
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MWP 345 bar / 5 000 psi

Class I, Division 2, Groups A,B,C,D
Ex nL IIC T4 / AEx nA IIC T4
(–40 to +80 °C) / (–40 to +175 °F)
MWP 345 bar / 5 000 psi
Installation torque N·m / lbf-ft 15 / 11.1
Environmental protection IP65 2)
Weight grams / oz <226 / <8
Media compatibility material Stainless steel 316L

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General electrical specifications

Supply voltage
mV versions VDC 5 … 15
Voltage versions VDC refer to table voltage versions; electrical specs
mA versions VDC 9 … 28
DC output impedance Ω <200 (V output)
Minimum load resistance Ω 2 500 (V output), 5 000 (–5 … 5 V, 4-wire), 20 000 (–5 … 5 V, 3-wire)
Supply voltage effects max. (regulated units) %Span/V 0.005
Warm up time ms <1 (V output) <3 (mA output)
Output noise typical mVrms <1 (V output), <0.1 (mA output)
Zero setting mV versions %FS ±3
V and mA versions %FS ±1
Span setting mV versions %FS ±3
V and mA versions %FS ±1
Frequency response, max. Hz 2 000
Options non-interactive zero and span adjust %FS ±5
Shunt calibration (Rcal), ±20 % (V only) %FS 80

Voltage versions; electrical specifications

V output type Supply voltage (VDC) Current drain (mA)
0.5 ... 4.5 / 3-wire 5 ... 7 2.5
–5 … 5 / 3-wire 13 … 42 7 … 16
–5 … 5 / 4-wire 13 … 42 6 … 8.5
0 … 5 / 3-wire 7 … 42 7 … 16
0 … 5 / 4-wire 8 … 42 3…6
0.1 ... 5 / 3-wire 8 … 42 3…6
1 ... 5 / 3-wire 8 … 42 3…6
1 … 6 / 3-wire 8 … 42 3…6
0 … 10 / 3-wire 13 … 42 7 … 16
0 … 10 / 4-wire 13 … 42 3…6
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1)
Pro rate for pressures below 1 bar
2)
IP64 for transmitters with Cal-Adjust option (see page 7)
3)
Same accuracy for barometric option, pressure range 6D0
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Ordering key
Please use the web configurator at www.kistler.com/prt to construct your valid 16-digit type number transmitter.

Type 4260A c c c c c c c c

Pressure range Pressure units Pressure connector Electrical connector

barA psiA psi A 7/16-20 UNF-2B, A Integral Cable A
0.75 … 1.15 11.5 ... 17.5 6D0 *
bar B Female, per SAE J1926 MIL-DTL-26482 B
1 15 015 kPa C 1/4-18 NPT, Male B DIN 43650A D
2 30 030 Torr D 1/4-18 NPT, Female C Lumberg M12 E
3 45 045 inHg @ 0 °C E 1/4 AN 7/16-20 UNF-2A, D
Male, per SAE J514
3.5 50 050 mmHg @ 0 °C F
G1/4 BSP, Female E Cable length
4 60 060 inH20 @ 4 °C G
G1/4B BSP, Male F See page 7
5 75 075 mH20 @ 4 °C H 1/8-27 NPT, Male G
7 100 100
7/16-20 UNJF-3A, Male, K
10 150 150 Output type per AS 4395
14 200 200 See page 6 & 7 M10 x 1, Male L Wiring options
20 300 300 7/16-20 UNF-2A, Male M See page 10 to 13
35 500 500 1/8-27 NPT, Female N
50 750 750 G1/2B BSP, Male, R Certification
70 1 000 1K0 per EN 837-1
No calibration certificate 0
100 1 500 1K5 With calibration certificate 1
140 2 000 2K0 Zone 0 (incl. cal. cert.) A
200 3 000 3K0 Zone 2 (incl. cal. cert.) B
350 5 000 5K0
See page 5 for nom. ranges in other units

Mating connector (optional, see page 7)

• MIL-DTL-26482, mating connector 1500A90K02
• DIN 43650A, mating connector 1500A90K04
• Lumberg M12, mating connector 1500A90K05

Mating connector with integral cable (optional, see page 7)

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• MIL-DTL-26482 to Pigtail 1798AK02SP

• DIN 43650A to Pigtail 1798AK04SP
• Lumberg M12 to Pigtail 1798AK05SP

Pressure adaptors (optional, see page 8 for more options)

• 7/16-20 UNF male to 1/4-18 NPT male 6572A1
• 7/16-20 UNF male to 7/16-20 UNF male 6572A2
• 7/16-20 UNF male to 1/8-27 NPT male 6572A3

* barometric
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Pressure units and pressure range options

Pressure units
A B C D E F G H
psi bar kPa Torr inHg @ 0 °C mmHg @ 0 °C inH2O @ 4 °C mH2O @ 4 °C
6D0 11.5 … 17.5 0.75 … 1.15 75 … 115 23 … 36 600 … 900
015 15 1 100 750 30 750 400 10
030 30 2 200 60 1 500 800 20
045 45 3 300 90 2 250 1 260 30
050 50 3.5 350 100 2 500 1 400 35
060 60 4 400 120 3000 1600 40
075 75 5 500 150 3 750 2 000 50
Pressure range

100 100 7 700 200 5 000 2 750 70

150 150 10 1 000 300 7 500 4 000 100
200 200 14 1 400 400 10 000 5 500 140
300 300 20 2 000 600 15 000 8 000 200
500 500 35 3 500 1 000 25 000 14 000 350
750 750 50 5 000 1 500 37 500 20 000 500
1K0 1 000 70 7 000 2 000 50 000 27 500 700
1K5 1 500 100 10 000 3 000 75 000 40 000 1 000
2K0 2 000 140 14 000 4 000 100 000 55 000 1 400
3K0 3 000 200 20 000 6 000 150 000 80 000 2 000
5K0 5 000 350 35 000 10 000 250 000 140 000 3 500
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Output type options

Kistler pressure transmitters of Type 4260A… are available V output
with three types of electrical output: Voltage output transmitters include integral signal conditioning
which provides a much higher output than a pressure transmitter
• Millivolt output (mV)
with mV output. The output of voltage transmitters do not de-
• Current output (4 to 20mA)
pend on the excitation voltage (as the mV output types do) and
• Voltage output (VDC)
can therefore be used with unregulated power supplies. Supply
The table below, shows the ordering codes for the pressure voltage (VDC) and current drain (mA) depends on the voltage
transmitter’s output type: A summary of the outputs and output chosen (see electrical specification on page 3). Voltage
when they are best used follows. output transmitters are, because of the higher output signal,
not as susceptible to electrical noise as the mV transmitters and
Output Code can therefore be used in much more industrial environments.
1)
mV A
4-20 mA 1) C 4 to 20 mA output
4-20 mA, Cal-Adjust E Loop powered Kistler transmitters with mA output use
an industry-standard 4-20 mA output mode. When us-
0.5 … 4.5 VDC (3-wire) 1) I
ing a 4-20 mA transmitter, zero pressure will produce a
0.5 … 4.5 VDC (3-wire), Cal-Adjust K 4mA output current and full scale pressure a 20mA out-
–5 … 5 VDC (3-wire) 8 put current. The output from mA transmitters is independ-
–5 … 5 VDC (3-wire), Cal-Adjust 4 ent of the supply voltage (9 to 28 VDC). However, it’s im-
–5 … 5 VDC (4-wire) 1) U portant to ensure that the power supply is able to provide
–5 … 5 VDC (4-wire), Cal-Adjust W sufficient voltage for all the equipment in the current loop.
Since a mA signal is least affected by electrical noise
0 … 5 VDC (3-wire) 6
(good noise immunity EMI/RFI) and resistance in the sig-
0 … 5 VDC (3-wire), Cal-Adjust 1
nal wires, these transmitters are best used in applica-
0 … 5 VDC (4-wire) 1) X tions where long cable lengths are required. For battery
0 … 5 VDC (4-wire), Cal-Adjust Z driven applications, attention must be paid to the rather
0.1 … 5 VDC (3-wire) 1) L large output current signal when operating at full pressure.
0.1 … 5 VDC (3-wire), Cal-Adjust N Most readout instrumentation devices (e.g. DAQ, Display,
etc.) have a built-in load resistance that converts the current
1 … 5 VDC (3-wire) J
signal (4-20mA) to a voltage, which is then processed by the
1 … 5 VDC (3-wire), Cal-Adjust M
instrumentation's A/D converter or microprocessor. The volt-
1 … 6 VDC (3-wire) 1) F age drop across the load resistance must be subtracted from
1 … 6 VDC (3-wire), Cal-Adjust H the available power supply in order to determine the net volt-
0 … 10 VDC (3-wire) 7 age available for powering the pressure transmitter. The loop
0 … 10 VDC (3-wire), Cal-Adjust 2 resistance chart below shows the allowed voltage supply VS (of
the power supply unit) for a given load resistance RL.
0 … 10 VDC (4-wire) 1) R
0 … 10 VDC (4-wire), Cal-Adjust T RL (Ω)

1)
Hazardous area certification available for this option
Loop resistance chart
950
mV output
The full scale output signal of pressure transmitters with mV
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output is directly proportional to the supply voltage (5 to 15

VDC) and adds up to 5 or 10 mV per 1 V of supply voltage
475
(mV output depends on pressure range, check web configu-
rator). Transmitters with mV output are, due to less built-in
Transmitter
electronics (e.g. amplifiers, etc.), the most economical option. working
The output of mV transmitters will fluctuate with the exci- range
tation voltage, therefore it’s strongly recommended to use a VS (VDC)

regulated power supply. Transmitters with mV output signal 9 14 28

should, due to the low output signal, not be located in electri-

cally noisy environments and cable lengths between transmit- The min. required working voltage is given by:
ter and readout instrument kept relatively short. VS = 9V + (Imax x RL) = 9V + (0.02A x RL)
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Cal-Adjust
Pressure transmitters with Cal-Adjust option allow access to adjusted, original supplied calibration certificates are no longer
potentiometers to adjust zero and span after the unit is fully valid. Cal-Adjust transmitters are IP64 compliant due to the
assembled. The potentiometers can be accessed by rotating a rubber plug.
blue rubber plug mounted on the side of the transmitter. Once

Cable length options Mating connector with and without integral cable (optional)
Below table shows the ordering codes for the cable length on The mating connector of the electrical connector options B,
electrical connector option A (Integral cable). D and E need to be ordered separately. The corresponding
1500A90K… Type numbers are listed on page 4.
Code 01 02 03 ... 97 98 99
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Length (ft) 1 2 3 … 97 98 99 Mating connectors with integral cables can be ordered option-
ally (only available for electrical connector options B, D and E).
Length (m) 0.3 0.6 0.9 … 29.6 29.9 30.2
The corresponding 1798AK… Type numbers are listed on page
4 (order length in m).
Code “00” needs to be selected for the cable length on electri-
cal connector options B (MIL-DTL-26482), D (DIN 43650A)
and E (Lumberg M12) since no integral cable option is offered
with these connector options.

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Pressure (female) and electrical connector options (all dimensions in mm [in.])

Type Type
1798AK02SP 1798AK05SP
Mating connector with integral

Customer Customer
cable (optional)

Specified Specified

Type
1798AK04SP Customer
Specified

Type Type Type

1500A90K02 1500A90K05 1500A90K04
Mating connector
(optional)
Electrical connector

Customer
Specified

20.4 18.3 18.4

15.2 [0.80]
[0.60] [0.72] [0.72]

Integral Cable MIL-DTL-26482 Lumberg M12 DIN 43650A

Ø 25.0
[Ø 0.98]
Pressure connector

59.8
[2.35]

7/16-20 UNF-2B, 1/4-18 NPT G1/4 BSP 1/8-27 NPT

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per SAE J1926

Type Type Type Type

Pressure adaptors

6572A1 6572A2 6572A3 6572A4

(optional)

9.5
[0.38]

1/4-18 NPT 7/16-20 UNF 1/8-27 NPT 7/16-20 UNF

37° per SAE J514

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Pressure (male) and electrical connector options (all dimensions in mm [in.])

Type Type
1798AK02SP 1798AK05SP
Mating connector with integral

Customer
Customer
cable (optional)

Specified
Specified

Type
1798AK04SP
Customer
Specified

Type Type Type

1500A90K02 1500A90K05 1500A90K04
Mating connector
(optional)
Electrical connector

Customer
Specified

20.4 18.3 18.4

15.2 [0.72]
[0.80] [0.72]
[0.60]

Integral Cable MIL-DTL-26482 Lumberg M12 DIN 43650A

Ø 25.0
[Ø 0.98]
Pressure connector

59.8
[2.35]
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1/4-18 NPT 1/4 AN 7/16-20 UNF-2A, G1/4B BSP 1/8-27 NPT 7/16-20 UNJF-3A, M10 x 1 7/16-20 UNF-2A G1/2B BSP,
per SAE J514 per AS 4395 per EN 837-1

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Sealing accessories
Certain pressure connector options include some common seal options as shown below. It is however the responsibility of the
customer to ensure the media compatibility of the seal materials as well as determine the best sealing method for the correspond-
ing application.

Pressure connector Included sealing accessories

Option A Bonded seal O-ring
7/16-20 UNF-2B, Female, per SAE J1926

Size: 7/16" ID Size: AS568 -904

Materials: Steel/Buna N Material: Buna N
Durometer: 85, Shore A Durometer: 70, Shore Option A
Option E Bonded seal
G1/4 BSP, Female

Size: B.S.P. 1/4"

Materials: Steel/Buna N
Durometer: 70, Shore A
Option F Eolastic seal ring
G1/4B BSP, Male

Size: B.S.P. 1/4"

Materials: Buna N
Durometer: 90, Shore A

Option L Bonded seal O-ring

M10 x 1, Male

Size: 10 mm ID Size: 8.1 mm ID x 1.6mm Thk.

Materials: Steel/Buna N Material: Buna N
Durometer: 70, Shore A Durometer: 70, Shore A

Option M Bonded seal O-ring

7/16-20 UNF-2A, Male

Size: 7/16" ID Size: AS568 -904

Materials: Steel/Buna N Material: Buna N
Durometer: 85, Shore A Durometer: 70, Shore A
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Option R Sealing washer

G1/2B BSP, Male, per EN 837-1

Size: G1/2 per EN 837-1

Material: Copper

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Wiring options
The table below gives an overview of the different wiring op-
tions available for each combination of electrical connector
and electrical output. The following pages then show the de-
tails on each of the wiring options.

Electrical connector
A B D E
Int. Cable MIL-DTL-26482 DIN 43650A Lumberg M12
A mV – Q, S T, V – –
C 4 ... 20mA – O P R R
E 4 ... 20mA Cal-Adjust – O P R R
F 1 ... 6V 3-wire C, D, E L, M, N, U X, Y M, U, X, Y
H 1 ... 6V Cal-Adjust 3-wire C, D, E L, M, N, U X, Y M, U, X, Y
I 0.5 ... 4.5V 3-wire C, D, E L, M, N, U X, Y M, U, X, Y
J 1 ... 5V 3-wire C, D, E L, M, N, U X, Y M, U, X, Y
K 0.5 ... 4.5V Cal-Adjust 3-wire C, D, E L, M, N, U X, Y M, U, X, Y
L 0.1 ... 5V 3-wire C, D, E L, M, N, U X, Y M, U, X, Y
M 1 ... 5V Cal-Adjust 3-wire C, D, E L, M, N, U X, Y M, U, X, Y
Output type

N 0.1 ... 5V Cal-Adjust 3-wire C, D, E L, M, N, U X, Y M, U, X, Y

R 0 ... 10V 4-Wire A, B F, G, H, I, J, K, W – G, I, K, W
T 0 ... 10V Cal-Adjust 4-Wire A, B F, G, H, I, J, K, W – G, I, K, W
U –5 ... 5V 4-Wire A, B F, G, H, I, J, K, W – G, I, K, W
W –5 ... 5V Cal-Adjust 4-Wire A, B F, G, H, I, J, K, W – G, I, K, W
X 0 ... 5V 4-Wire A, B F, G, H, I, J, K, W – G, I, K, W
Z 0 ... 5V Cal-Adjust 4-Wire A, B F, G, H, I, J, K, W – G, I, K, W
1 0 ... 5V Cal-Adjust 3-wire C, D, E L, M, N, U X, Y M, U, X, Y
2 0 ... 10V Cal-Adjust 3-wire C, D, E L, M, N, U X, Y M, U, X, Y
4 –5 ... 5V Cal-Adjust 3-wire C, D, E L, M, N, U X, Y M, U, X, Y
6 0 ... 5V 3-wire C, D, E L, M, N, U X, Y M, U, X, Y
7 0 ... 10V 3-wire C, D, E L, M, N, U X, Y M, U, X, Y
8 –5 ... 5V 3-wire C, D, E L, M, N, U X, Y M, U, X, Y

Shunt Remote Supply Monitoring

Kistler pressure transmitters of Type 4260A… with voltage On long cable lengths there might be a supply voltage drop
output are available with a Shunt option. These transmitters across the supply wires. In such cases, wiring option S and V
contain an internal shunt calibration resistor which provides allows monitoring the supply voltage of pressure transmitters
a simulated output of 80% of full scale output when the cor- with mV output right at the sensor. This optional feature allows
responding cable wire or connector pin is shorted to (–) Sup- determining the true supply voltage of the pressure transmit-
ply. With this option, customers can periodically check the ters and therefore allowing for correction of a low output pres-
transmitter’s output and cable connection without exposing sure signal.
the transmitter to an actual pressure signal. Specification valid As an example, a 100psi sensor with long cable seeing 100psi
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if applied pressure <= 20%FS. If applied pressure is >20%FS with 10mV/V output and 10V supply might read 99mV at
the output shift may be less due to electrical limitations of the the output. Without measuring the supply voltage right at the
sensor. pressure transmitter, the conclusion would be that the pressure
transmitter is measuring 99psi. However, measuring the sup-
ply voltage right at the sensor would show a supply voltage
of only 9.9V, because of 0.1V drop across supply wires, and
therefore allows determining that the 99mV at the output cor-
responds to 100psi and not 99psi.

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Wiring options for electrical connector A (Integral cable)

The 6 conductor 24 AWG integral cable option is the preferred

solution for T&M applications when uncoupling of the sen-
sor from the wiring happens infrequently. The available cable
length ranges from 0.3m (1ft) to a maximum cable length of
30.2 m (99 ft), for more information on this please see page 7.
The shield and any wire that is stated as 'not connected' in the
tables below are always cut flush with the cable jacket.

Voltage output
4-wire 3-wire
Wire color Wiring option A Wiring option B Wiring option C Wiring option D Wiring option E
Red (+) Supply (+) Supply (+) Supply (+) Supply (+) Supply
Blue (-) Supply (-) Supply (-) Supply/Output (-) Supply/Output Shunt
Yellow (+) Output (+) Output (+) Output (+) Output (+) Output
Green (-) Output (-) Output Not connected Not connected (-) Supply/Output
Brown Shunt Not connected Shunt Not connected Not connected
Black Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected (-) Supply/Output
Shield Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected

mA and mV output
mA output mV
Wire color Wiring option O Wiring option Q Wiring option S
Red (+) Supply (+) Supply (+) Supply
Blue (-) Supply/Output (-) Supply (-) Supply
Yellow Not connected (-) Output (+) Output
Green Not connected (+) Output (-) Output
Brown Not connected Not connected (+) Supply
Black Case Ground Not connected (-) Supply
Shield Not connected Not connected Not connected
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Wiring options for electrical connector B (MIL-DTL-26482)

Pressure transmitters with connector option B fully meet the

military specification MIL-DTL-26482 for circular connectors.
The quick disconnect circular connector uses a 3 pin bayonet
coupling, is environmentally sealed (IP65) and can be used
across the transmitter’s full temperature range. Originally de-
signed for military applications this connector is now common-
ly found in T&M applications requiring a rugged connector
for harsh environments. Mating connectors, with or without
integral cable, are available optionally (see page 7).

Voltage output
4-wire
Pin Wiring option F Wiring option G Wiring option H Wiring option I Wiring option J Wiring option K Wiring option W
A (+) Supply (+) Supply (+) Supply (+) Supply (+) Supply (+) Supply (+) Supply
B (+) Output (+) Output (-) Supply (-) Supply (-) Output (-) Output (-) Supply
C (-) Output (-) Output (+) Output (+) Output (-) Supply (-) Supply (-) Output
D (-) Supply (-) Supply (-) Output (-) Output (+) Output (+) Output (+) Output
E Shunt Not connected Shunt Not connected Shunt Not connected Not connected
F Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected

3-wire
Pin Wiring option L Wiring option M Wiring option N Wiring option U
A (+) Supply (+) Supply (+) Supply (+) Supply
B (+) Output (+) Output (-) Supply/Output (-) Supply/Output
C (-) Supply/Output (-) Supply/Output (-) Supply/Output (-) Supply/Output
D (-) Supply/Output (-) Supply/Output (+) Output (+) Output
E Shunt Not connected Shunt Not connected
F Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected

mA and mV output
mA mV
Pin Wiring option P Wiring option T Wiring option V
A (+) Supply (+) Supply (+) Supply
B Not connected (+) Output (+) Supply
C (-) Supply/Output (-) Output (-) Supply
D Not connected (-) Supply (-) Supply
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E Case ground Case ground (+) Output

F Not connected Not connected (-) Output

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Wiring options for electrical connector D (DIN 43650A)

Using pressure transmitters with a standardized DIN 43650A

connector permits industry interchangeability and includes the
ability for the user to wire the connector into existing installa-
tions. Pressure transmitters with a DIN 43650A connector may
be used in T&M applications up to ambient temperatures of
125 °C (257 °F) and offers the option to couple/uncouple the
sensor from the cabling. Mating connectors, with or without
integral cable, are available optionally (see page 7).

Voltage and mA output

Voltage 3-wire mA
Pin Wiring option X Wiring option Y Wiring option R
1 (+) Supply (-) Supply/Output (+) Supply
2 (-) Supply/Output (+) Output Not connected
3 (+) Output (+) Supply (-) Supply/Output
4 Case ground Case ground Case ground

Wiring options for electrical connector E (Lumberg M12)

Pressure transmitters with a Lumberg M12 connector offer,

out of all the connector options of the 426xA series, the best
environmental protection (up to IP67 depending on the mat-
ing connector specifications). However coupling and uncou-
pling of Lumberg M12 connectors takes, due to the threaded
connection, longer than bayonet connectors (e.g. connector
option B). Mating connectors, with or without integral cable,
are available optionally (see page 7).

Voltage and mA output

Voltage 4-Wire
Pin Wiring option G Wiring option I Wiring option K Wiring option W
1 (+) Supply (+) Supply (+) Supply (+) Supply
2 (+) Output (-) Supply (-) Output (-) Supply
3 (-) Output (+) Output (-) Supply (-) Output
4 (-) Supply (-) Output (+) Output (+) Output
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Voltage 3-Wire mA
Pin Wiring option M Wiring option U Wiring option X Wiring option Y Wiring option R
1 (+) Supply (+) Supply (+) Supply (-) Supply/Output (+) Supply
2 (+) Output (-) Supply/Output (-) Supply/Output (+) Output Not connected
3 (-) Supply/Output (-) Supply/Output (+) Output (+) Supply (-) Supply/Output
4 (-) Supply/Output (+) Output Case ground Case ground Case ground

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Sensor marking
All of the 426xA pressure transmitters are laser marked with PRT 426xA marking (Standard)
type number, serial number, manufacturing date, pressure
range, power supply, output type and wiring details.

In addition, Hazardous Area approved models include all of the

mandatory information required by the corresponding norm.

PRT 426xA marking (Zone 0) PRT 426xA marking (Zone 2)

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Hazardous area – Zener barrier (optional)

Pressure transmitters intended for use in Zone 0 Hazardous
Classified Areas must use a suitable zener barrier being less
than the entity parameters shown in the manual for the pres-
sure transmitters of Type 4260A, 4262A and 4264A series. For
Zone 2, the same entity parameters apply but use of a zener
barrier is not required.

The charts below show the use of Kistler’s Zener Barriers Types
5252A1 and 5252A2 with the pressure transmitters of Type
4260A, 4262A and 4264A series. The zener barrier type and
quantity to be used for each 426xA depends on the pressure
transmitter’s output type.

PRT 426xA with mA output PRT 426xA with mV output

Hazard area Safe area Hazard area Safe area

(Zone 0) (Zone 0)
DAQ or DAQ or
Sensor interface 5252A1 (x3) Sensor interface
PRT 426xA 5252A2 (x1) PRT 426xA Zener Barriers

Zener Barriers 5252A1

5252A2 RL 3 2
P 3 2
P 4 1
4 1 Signal Signal
mA mV 5252A1
3 2
4 1

5252A1
3 2
4 1 Power

IS IS
IS Protective Earth IS Protective Earth

PRT 426xA with V output (3-wire) PRT 426xA with V output (4-wire)

Hazard area Safe area Hazard area Safe area

(Zone 0) (Zone 0)
DAQ or DAQ or
5252A2 (x2) Sensor interface 5252A2 (x3) Sensor interface
PRT 426xA Zener Barriers PRT 426xA Zener Barriers
5252A2 5252A2
3 2 3 2
P 4 1 Signal P 4 1
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V Signal
V 5252A2
3 2
4 1

5252A2 5252A2
3 2
4 1 Power 3
4
2
1 Power

IS IS
IS Protective Earth IS Protective Earth

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Certification – Calibration data

Each Type 4260A pressure transmitter is fully tested over both Calibration certificates are delivered with intrinsically safe Type
pressure and temperature to ensure compliance to the specifi- 4260A transmitters. For standard Type 4260A transmitters the
cations. This data is available for each transmitter and is trace- calibration certificate needs to be ordered separately.
able to ISO 17025 and NIST.

Piezoresistive Pressure Sensor Calibration

Type 4262A150AXCB00W1 Span V 4.991
Serial Number 2050735 Offset V 0.001
Pressure Range 0 to 150 PSI Supply Voltage V 15.001
Reference Gauge Calibrated By Dan Wolf
Test Condition New Date/Time 6/28/2007 8:08:00 AM

Non-Linearity, Hysteresis, and Repeatability (NLHR) Summary: Passed

Pressure (PSI) Output (V) BFSL Error (%) Limits (%) Limits (%) Pass/Fail
0.0 0.0011 -0.010 ± 0.1 Accuracy (NLHR) ± 0.1 Passed
Accuracy clearly stated: 37.5 1.2491 -0.002 ± 0.1 Temp -10°C To 50°C ± 1.0 Passed Summary of pass/fail test
75.0 2.4979 0.017 ± 0.1 Temp -40°C To 125°C ± 1.5 Passed
Linearity shown in 25 % 112.5 3.7455 0.013 ± 0.1 Span (5 V nom.) ± 1.0 Passed results stated against the
150.0 4.9916 -0.018 ± 0.1 Offset (0 V nom.) ± 1.0 Passed
intervals 75.0* 2.4962 -0.034 ± 0.1 standard specification
0.0* -0.0007 -0.036 ± 0.1

* Decreasing Pressure
Temperature Performance
Temperature (°C) Span Error (%) Offset Error (%)
-40.2 -0.320 -0.089
Thermal error: Span and -19.1 -0.351 -0.069
offset shift with tempera- -9.3
-0.5
-0.249
-0.233
-0.034
0.005
ture presented in both 25.0 0.000 0.000
48.5 0.112 -0.138
tabular and graphical form 77.5 0.131 -0.105 Actual graphical represen-
100.5 0.094 -0.018
124.7 -0.098 0.170 tation of sensor perfor-
Error Calculation Unit mance over temperature
NLHR limits are based on % span
Temperature Performance limits are based on % span
Span & Offset limits are based on % span

Reference Equipment Electrical Interface (MIL-C-26482)

Type S/N Pin/Wire Function
Agilent 34970A MY44021689 A (+) Supply
NIST traceability informa- Mensor Series 600 610435 B
D
(-) Supply
(+) Output
Electrical wiring connec-
tion and reference equip- C (-) Output tions are marked clearly
E N/C
ment stated to ISO and F N/C on sensor and calibration
other standards Case N/C
certificate
This Sensor was calibrated per Kistler Test Procedure 680-0000-701 using comparison technique against a Kistler Working Standard. Kistler Working Standards
are periodically calibrated against a Kistler Reference Standard System which in turn is periodically recertified and traceable to the National Institute of
Standards and Technology (NIST). It is derived from accepted values of natural physical constants according to the International System of Units (SI). Kistler’s
calibration system meets or exceeds the requirements of MIL-STD-45662A, ANSI/NCSL Z540, ISO 9001:2000 and ISO/IEC 17025. Kistler is accredited to ISO/IEC
17025 by ACLASS, Assured Calibration and Laboratory Accreditation Select Services. Certificate numbers are on file at Kistler and may be requested in writing.
Estimated uncertainity of this calibration is ±0.05 % of pressure range for voltage output sensors or ±0.12% of pressure range for current output sensors with
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respect to reference standard. This certificate shall not be reproduced, except in full, without written approval of Kistler Instrument Corporation.

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