MELT PRESSURE TRANSMITTERS

KE SERIES PERFORMANCE LEVEL ‘c’

Output 4...20mA

The KE Performance Level ‘c’ series of Gefran are pressure

transmitters for using in high temperature environment.
The main characteristic of this series is the capability to
read temperature of the media up to 538°C (1000°F).
The constructive principle is based on the hydraulic
trasmission of the pressure.
The fluid-filled system assures the temperature stability
Nak (Potassium/Sodium).
The phisical measure is transformed in a electrical measure
by means of thick film on stainless steel technology.

MAIN FEATURES
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Pressure ranges from:
H <±0.25% FSO (100...1000 bar)
0-17 to 0-1000 bar / 0-250 to 0-15000 psi Accuracy (1)
M <±0.5% FSO (17...1000 bar)
• Accuracy: < ±0.25% FSO (H); < ±0.5% FSO (M) Resolution 16 bit
• Hydraulic transmission system for pressure signal 0..17 to 0..1000bar
Measurement range
guarantees stability at working temperature (NaK). 0..250 to 0..15000psi
Liquid conforming to RoHS Directive. Maximum overpressure 2 x FS
NaK is defined as a safe substance (GRAS) (without degrading performances) 1.5 x FS above 700bar/10000psi

• Quantity of NaK contained per model: KE0 series (30mm³) Measurement principle Extensimetric
[0.00183 in³], KE1, KE2, KE3 (40mm³) [0.00244 in³] Power supply 13...30Vdc
• 1/2-20UNF, M18x1.5 standard threads; other types 23mA
Maximum current absorption
available on request (40mA with relay optional)

• Autozero function on board / external option Output signal Full Scale (FSO) 20mA
• Inconel 718 diaphragm with GTP+ coating for temperatu- Zero balance
4mA
(tollerance ± 0.25% FSO)
res up to 538°C (1000°F)
• 15-5 PH diaphragm with GTP+ coating for temperatures Response time (10...90% FSO) 8ms

up to 400°C (750°F) Output noise (RMS 10-400Hz) < 0.025% FSO

• Hastelloy C276 diaphragm for temperatures up to 300°C Calibration signal 80% FSO
(570°F)
Power supply polarity reverse protection YES
• 17-7 PH corrugated diaphragm with GTP+ coating for
ranges below 100bar-1500psi up to 400°C (750°F) Compensed temperature range housing 0...+85°C

• Stem material: 17-4 PH Operating temperature range housing -30...+85°C

Storage temperature range housing -40...+125°C
GTP+ (advanced protection) Thermal drift in compesated range:
< 0.02% FSO/°C
Coating with high resistance against corrosion, abrasion Zero / Calibration / Sensibility

and high temperature Diaphragm maximum temperature 538°C / 1000°F

Zero drift due to change in process < 3.5 bar/100°C /
temperature (zero) < 28 psi/100°F

AUTOZERO FUNCTION Thermocouple (model KE2)

STD : type “J”
(isolated junction)
Protection degree (6-pole female connect) IP65
All signal variations in the absence of pressure can be elimi-
FSO = Full scale output: (1) BFSL method (Best Fit Straight Line): includes com-
nated by using the Autozero function. bined effects of Non-Linearity, Hysteresis and Repeatability.
This function is activated by closing a magnetic contact loca-
ted on the transmitter housing.
The procedure is permitted only with pressure at zero.
MECHANICAL DIMENSIONS

KE0 KE2
D1 1/2 - 20UNF 42 [1.65"]
42 [1.65"]

13.5 [0.53"]
13.5 [0.53"]
ø7.8
Ø26.5 [Ø1.04"]
Ø26.5 [Ø1.04"]
-0.05
D2
[ ø0.31” -0.002 ]

ø10.5 -0.025
D3
[ ø0.41” -0.001 ]

D4 ø10.67

135 [5.3"]
[ ø0.42” ]

D5 ø12.7
135 [5.3"]

[ ø0.5” ]

A 5.56 -0.26

26 [1.02"]
[ 0.22” -0.01 ]

B 11.2
Ch. [HEX]
[ 0.44” ]
Ø7.5 [Ø0.30"]

457 [18"]
C 15.74
[ 0.62” ]
316.8 [12.47"]

100 [3.94"]
15.7 [0.62"]

12.7 [0.5"]

Ch 16

829.1 [32.64"]
[Hex] [ 5/8” ]

45.2 [1.78"]
28 [1.1"]

Ch. [HEX]
D5
152.4 [6"]

D1 M18x1.5

12.5 [0.5"]
D5

ø10 -0.05

152.4 [6"]
D4
D2
45° [ ø0.394” -0.002 ]
D4

D1
ø16
45°

-0.08
C

D3
[ ø0.63” -0.003 ]
D1

C
B

A
D2
ø16 -0.4
D2
D3
D4 D3

[ ø0.63” -0.016 ]

ø18
KE1 D5
[ ø0.71” ] KE3
42 [1.65"]

6
13.5 [0.53"]

-0.26
A
Ø26.5 [Ø1.04"] 42 [1.65"]

[ 0.24” -0.01 ]
13.5 [0.53"]

Ø26.5 [Ă1.04"]

14.8 -0.4
B
[ 0.58” -0.016 ]

19
C [ 0.75” ]
135 [5.3"]

Ch 19
135 [5.3"]

[Hex] [ 3/4” ]
26 [1.02"]

26 [1.02"]
869.5 [34.23"]

Ø7.5 [Ø0.30"]
809.6 [31.87"]

Ø7.5 [Ø0.30"]
457 [18"]

440 [17.32"]
25.5 [1"]

Ch. [HEX]

Ø9 [0.35"]
12.7 [0.5"]

D5 Ø1.6 [0.06"]
152.4 [6"]

15 [0.59"]

Ch. [HEX]

D4
240 [9.4"]

D1
C

45°

D1
C

45°
B

D2
A

D3
D2

D3

NOTE : dimensions refer to rigid stem length option “4” (153 mm – 6”)

WARNING : For installation use a maximum tightening torque of 56 Nm (500 in-lb)

SELF DIAGNOSTICS
Below the conditions detected by the sensor self-diagnostics:

· Cut cable / device non connected / broken power supply, output <3.6mA
· Pin detachment, output >21mA
· Pressure above 200% of the span, output >21mA
· Voltage monitor in case of overvoltage/undervoltage/voltage variation in the electronics, output <3.6mA
· Program sequence error, output <3.6mA
· Overtemperature on the electronics, output <3.6mA
· Error on the primary element output or on the first amplification stage, output <3.6mA

OPTIONAL RELAY OUTPUT FOR EXCESS PRESSURE PROTECTION

Safety relay characteristics: SUPPLY OUTPUT RELAY STATUS

· Activation threshold to be defined in the order code OFF - OPEN

· Rated carry current: 1A ON < X%fs CLOSED
· Rated voltage: 24Vdc ± 20% ON > X%fs OPEN
· Switch accuracy: 2 x sensor accuracy
· Hysteresis: 2% FSO ON output < 3,6mA OPEN
ON output > 21mA OPEN

NAMUR COMPLIANCE AUTOZERO FUNCTION

The sensors are tested according to Namur NE21 recommendations.
The same compatibility is valid for the NE43 Namur recommendation
with the following sensor behaviour in case of breakdown:
· Cut cable: breakdown information as the signal is <3,6mA
· Device not connected: breakdown information as the signal is <3,6mA
· Broken power-supply: breakdown information as the signal is <3,6mA

or in case of performance problems:

· most common failures on primary sensors: the signal goes to>21mA

Note: in all the remaining situations, the output signal is always inclu-
ded between 3,6 and 21mA.

Recommendation: the error level set by the customer

(e.g. maximum pressure value) has to be inside the
nominal range

LOAD DIAGRAM

800

700

600

500
R (ohm)

400

300

200

100

0
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32
Vcc (Volt)

The Autozero function is activated through a

The diagram shows the optimum ratio between load and power supply
magnetic contact (external magnet supplied
for transmitters with 4…20mA output.
with the sensor).
For correct function, use a combination of load resistance and voltage
See the manual for a complete Autozero fun-
that falls within the two lines in the graph above.
ction explanation.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
CURRENT OUTPUT

EXTERNAL AUTOZERO

7-pin
CONTROLLER
POWER SUPPLY
F

OUTPUT
C

POWER SUPPLY
B

D-G

The cable shield is tied to connector via cable clamp AUTOZERO A-E

RELAY OUTPUT

EXTERNAL AUTOZERO

7-pin
CONTROLLER
POWER SUPPLY
F

OUTPUT
C

POWER SUPPLY
B

RELAY CONTACT D-G

The cable shield is tied to connector via cable clamp AUTOZERO A-E
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

6 pin connector VPT07RA10-6PT2 8 pin connector (Binder)

(PT02A-10-6P) M16 DIN/EN45326 (09-0173-00-08)

7 pin connector (AMPHENOL) 62IN-5016-10-7P-4-M

ACCESSORIES

Connectors
6-pin female connector (IP65 protection degree) CON300
Cable color code
7-pin female connector (IP65 protection degree) CON345
8-pin female connector (IP65 protection degree) CON027 Conn. Wire

Extension cables A-2 Red

6-pin connector with 8m (25ft) cable C08WLS B-4 Black
6-pin connector with 15m (50ft) cable C15WLS
C-1 White
6-pin connector with 25m (75ft) cable C25WLS
6-pin connector with 30m (100ft) cable C30WLS D-6 Green

8-pin connector with 8m (25ft) cable C08WLS8 E-7 Blue

8-pin connector with 15m (50ft) cable C15WLS8 F-3 Orange
8-pin connector with 25m (75ft) cable C25WLS8
5 Grey
8-pin connector with 30m (100ft) cable C30WLS8
8 Pink
Accessories
Mounting bracket SF18
Dummy plug for 1/2-20UNF SC12
Dummy plug for M18x1.5 SC18
Drill kit for 1/2-20UNF KF12
Drill kit for M18x1.5 KF18
Cleaning kit for 1/2-20UNF CT12
Cleaning kit for M18x1.5 CT18
Fixing pen clip PKIT 379
Autozero pen PKIT 378
Thermocouple for KE2 model
Type “J” (153mm - 6” rigid rod) TTER 601
ORDER CODE

K 0000 X 000 X 00
Output Relay Version (activation
threshold): X = no relay B = 80% fs
A = 70% fs C = 90% fs

000= Special executions

OUTPUT SIGNAL
4...20mA E E Autozero esterno (*)
- Autozero magnetico
VERSION (*) as an alternative to the CAL
function
Rigid rod 0
Rigid + flexible rod 1
P Performance Level=’c’
With thermocouple 2
Exposed capillary 3 CONTACT DIAPHRAGM
I INCONEL 718 (538°C*)
CONNECTOR S 15-5 PH (400°C*)
6 pin 6 H HASTELLOY C276 (300°C*)
7 pin 7
(*) max temperature
8 pin 8
FLEXIBLE ROD LENGTH (*)
ACCURACY CLASS (mm/inches)
0.25% FSO Standard (KE0)
H
(ranges ≥ 100 bar/1500 psi) 0 none
0.5% FSO M Standard (KE1,KE2)
D 457mm 18”
E 610mm 24”
MEASUREMENT RANGE
F 760mm 30”
bar psi
Standard (KE3)
17 B17U 250 P25D
L 711mm 28”
35 B35U 500 P05C
Available on request
50 B05D 750 P75D
A 76mm 3”
70 B07D 1000 P01M
B 152mm 6”
100 B01C 1500 P15C
C 300mm 12”
200 B02C 3000 P03M
350 B35D 5000 P05M RIGID ROD LENGTH (*)
500 B05C 7500 P75C (mm/inches)
700 B07C 10000 P10M Standard (KE0, KE1, KE2)
1000 B01M 15000 P15M 4 153mm 6”
(*) Hastelloy diaphragm not available 5 318mm 12.5”
for pressure range ≤ 70 bar (1000 psi)
Standard (KE3)
0 none
Available on request
THREADING
1 38mm 1.5”
Standard
2 50mm 2”
1/2 - 20 UNF 1
3 76mm 3”
M18 x 1.5 4
6 350mm 14”
7 400mm 16”
Example
8 456mm 18”
KE1-6-M-B07C-1-4-D-I-P (*) Different lengths available, consult
Factory
Melt pressure transducer, 4...20mA output, 6-pin connector, 1/2-20 UNF threading, 700 bar
pressure range, 0.5% accuracy, 153 mm (6”) rigid rod, 457 mm (18”) flexible rod; membrane
Inconel 718; Performance Level=’c’

Sensors are manufactured in compliance with:

- EMC directive
- RoHS directive
- machinery directive
Electrical installation requirements and Conformity certificate are available on our web site: www.gefran.com

GEFRAN reserves the right to make any kind of design or functional modification at any moment without prior notice
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via Sebina, 74
25050 PROVAGLIO D’ISEO (BS) - ITALIA
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