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QBM3x20-.. QBM3x20-..D

Differential pressure QBM3020-..

sensor QBM3120-..
for air and non-aggressive gases

• High degree of measuring accuracy

• Adjustable characteristic curve (pressure-linear or extracting-the-root)
• Operating voltage: QBM3020-..: AC 24 V / DC 13.5…33 V
QBM3120-..: DC 8...33 V
• Output signal: QBM3020-..: DC 0...10 V
QBM3120-..: 4…20 mA
• Zero-point adjustment
• Simple and fast mounting thanks to integrated fixing angle bar in the housing
• Maintenance free thanks to excellent long-term stability
• Calibrated and temperature-compensated measuring signal
• Supplied with plastic tubing
• Very short response time
• Actual value display*
* Depending on type

Application

The differential pressure sensor acquires differential, over and under pressure of air and
nonaggressive gases if a high degree of measuring accuracy and quality is required.
It is also suited for measuring volume flow via differential pressure since the output
signal can be set to extracting-the-root.

Fields of application
• Measuring the slightest differential pressures in ventilation and air conditioning ducts
• Check air flows
• Monitor filters and control fans
• Pressure supervision in labs, production, and clean rooms
• For acquiring variable air flow in VAV plants on the supply and extract air side

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Type summary

Type (ASN) Product number (SSN) Pressure measuring ranges Output signal
2
Standard End value can be set
QBM3020-1U S55720-S233 - 50...+ 50 Pa ± (30...50) Pa DC 0…10 V
QBM3020-1 S55720-S234 0...100 Pa 50...100 Pa DC 0…10 V
QBM3020-3 S55720-S235 0...300 Pa 100...300 Pa DC 0…10 V
QBM3020-5 S55720-S236 0...500 Pa 300...500 Pa DC 0…10 V
QBM3020-10 S55720-S237 0...1000 Pa 500...1000 Pa DC 0…10 V
QBM3020-25 S55720-S238 0...2500 Pa 1600...2500 Pa DC 0…10 V
1
QBM3020-1D S55720-S239 0...100 Pa 50...100 Pa DC 0…10 V
1
QBM3020-3D S55720-S240 0...300 Pa 100...300 Pa DC 0…10 V
QBM3020-5D 1 S55720-S241 0...500 Pa 300...500 Pa DC 0…10 V
QBM3020-10D 1 S55720-S242 0...1000 Pa 500...1000 Pa DC 0…10 V
1
QBM3020-25D S55720-S243 0...2500 Pa 1600...2500 Pa DC 0…10 V
QBM3120-1U S55720-S442 -50...+ 50 Pa ± (30...50) Pa 4…20 mA
QBM3120-1 S55720-S443 0...100 Pa 50...100 Pa 4…20 mA
QBM3120-3 S55720-S444 0...300 Pa 100...300 Pa 4…20 mA
QBM3120-5 S55720-S445 0...500 Pa 300...500 Pa 4…20 mA
QBM3120-10 S55720-S446 0...1000 Pa 500...1000 Pa 4…20 mA
QBM3120-25 S55720-S447 0...2500 Pa 1600...2500 Pa 4…20 mA
QBM3120-1D 1 S55720-S448 0...100 Pa 50...100 Pa 4…20 mA
QBM3120-3D 1 S55720-S449 0...300 Pa 100...300 Pa 4…20 mA
1
QBM3120-5D S55720-S450 0...500 Pa 300...500 Pa 4…20 mA
1
QBM3120-10D S55720-S451 0...1000 Pa 500...1000 Pa 4…20 mA
1
QBM3120-25D S55720-S452 0...2500 Pa 1600...2500 Pa 4…20 mA
1
Type with digital display (in Pa)
2
Relevant for application using extracting-the-root characteristic

Conversion 100 Pa = 1 hPa = 1 mbar)

Ordering and delivery

When ordering a differential pressure sensor, please specify the quantity, type, and
product name.

Example Type (ASN) Product number (SSN) Product designation

QBM3020-3 S55720-S235 Differential pressure sensor.

The differential pressure sensor is supplied with 2-meter plastic tubing. Additional
accessories may be ordered separately.

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Accessories

Additional sets of air duct probes are available depending on measuring requirements.
Various mounting brackets are also available depending on installation location.

Type Name Data sheet

AQB2000 Mounting bracket, for mounting sensors in isolated air N1590
ducts
AQB21.2 Top hat rail adapters (5 pieces) for DIN top hat rails, N1590
HT 35-7.5
FK-PZ1 Air duct probe, short, stainless steel, with elastic lead- N1589
through
FK-PZ2 Air duct probe, long, aluminum, with orifice plates for N1589
precise measuring requirements

Mode of operation

The sensor acquires the differential pressure using a silicon rubber membrane and
ceramic bar. Depending on the type of sensor, the sensor generates a linear or extract-
ing-the-root signal DC 0...10 V with the QBM3020-.. or 4…20 mA with the QBM3120-..
which is calibrated and compensated for temperature.
The individual adjustment of the pressure measurement range for extracting-the-root
sensors is done by means of a potentiometer.

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Mechanical design

The differential pressure sensor consists of:

• Sensor housing with mounting bracket, cable entry, and removable snap-on cover
with safety screw
• Pressure chamber with membrane and ceramic lever
• PCB with terminal connections, DIP switch to switch the characteristic curve (see
Commissioning notes) and potentiometer for optional end value setting on extracting-
the-root characteristic (0…10 V output or 4…20 mA output respectively)
• LCD on QBM3020..D and on QBM3120-..D
• Zero-point adjustment button to compensate for mounting position
(see "Commissioning notes")

Display, setting and

connection elements

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Key 1 Cable entry gland Pg 11 with cable strain relief
2 Push-button for zero-point adjustment
3 LCD (QBM3020-..D and QBM3120-..D), to digitally display the sensor
signal in Pascal
4 DIP switch to change the characteristic (see "Set characteristic curve
under "Commissioning notes")
5 Connection nipples (see "Mounting notes")
6 Potentiometer to set amplification at extracting-the-root output characteristic
7 Terminal block
8 Safety screw for hinged cover
9 LED for zero-point adjustment

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Engineering notes

The transformer used must be suited for safety extra low voltage (SELV) when using an
AC power supply. It must have separate windings and be designed for 100 % duty.
Transformer size and fuse must comply with local safety regulations.
Observe maximum permissible cable lengths.
If cable lengths exceed 50 meters and run parallel to the mains cables: Use shielded
cables!

Mounting and Installation notes

The differential pressure sensor is suited for direct mounting on air ducts, walls, ceil-
ings, or in control panels.
The supplied 2 meter plastic tubing can be modified to the duct connection on the plant.
To achieve the housing protective class indicated under "Technical data", the differen-
tial pressure sensors must be mounted with the pressure nipple facing down. In addi-
tion, they should be higher than the air duct probes.

Caution If the pressure connection nipples point upward or are at a lower level than the
air duct probes, condensation can collect inside the sensor, causing damage to
the device.

Note The pressure tubing for the sensor nipples are connected as follows to the differential
pressure sensors:

On the air duct side On the pressure sensor side

Tubing with higher pressure side
Connect to pressure nipple "P1" or "+"
(lower vacuum)
Tubing with lower pressure side
Connect to pressure nipple "P2" or "−"
(higher vacuum)

The sensor is supplied with mounting instructions.

For detailed information on installation and mounting position, refer to the Sensor In-
stallation Guide in BT download center.

Caution • Power supply by SELV or class 2 power supply with limited output of 15 W or less
(UL requirement)
• Use only copper wiring

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Commissioning notes

Caution The values indicated under "Technical data" apply only to vertically mounted differential
pressure sensors (connection nipples pointing down).

Sensor calibration Value deviations are possible for horizontal mounting (housing cover on top or bottom).
These deviations can be compensated for by using the zero-point adjustment. See
"Zero-point adjustment" below.

Set characteristic curve The settings of the characteristic curve (pressure-linear / extracting-the-root) using a
DIP switch.

DIP switch Characteristic curve

* Pressure-linear characteristic
curve

Extracting-the-root characteristic
curve

* Factory setting

Zero-point adjustment See also Display, setting and connection elements

1. Wiring connection terminals – Do not connect pressure tubing at this time.
2. Press the zero-point adjustment button for more than 2 seconds until the LED briefly
lights up. The zero-point adjustment is additionally indicated on types with LCDs
with "0 Pa".
A menu opens if you press the zero-point button for less than 2 seconds on LCD
types. It closes automatically by multiple presses or a waiting period of 8 seconds.
3. Connect pressure tubing

Disposal

The device is considered electrical and electronic equipment for disposal in terms of the
applicable European Directive and may not be disposed of as domestic garbage.
• Dispose of the device via the channels provided for this purpose.
• Comply with all local and currently applicable laws and regulations.

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Technical data

Electrical interface Power supply Safety extra low voltage (SELV/PELV)

or class 2 (UL)
QBM3020-.. Operating voltage AC 24 V ± 15 %, 50 / 60 Hz or DC 13.5...33 V
3-wire connection Power consumption < 0.5 VA
Current draw < 10 mA
External supply line protection Fuse slow max. 10 A
or
Circuit breaker max. 13 A
Characteristic B, C, D according to EN 60898
or
Power source with current limitation of max. 10 A
Output voltage DC 0 ...10 V
Burden (RLoad) >10 kΩ
Output Not galvanically separated, 3-wire connection,
short-circuit proof, protected against reverse
polarity
QBM3120-.. Operating voltage DC 8...33 V
2-wire connection for ohm loads of up to 500 Ω DC 18…33 V
Power consumption < 0.7 VA
Current draw 4...20 mA
Output 4...20 mA
RLoad < Supply Voltage − 8 V [ Ω ]
0.02 A
2-wire technology (inherently short-circuit proof
and reversed polarity protected)
Functional data Measuring range Refer to "Type summary"
Sensing element Piezo-resistive (silicone membrane, ceramic bar)
Measuring accuracy at recommended mount- (FS = Full Scale)
ing position and 20 °C ambient temperature
for QBM3x20-10, -10D, -25, -25D
− Zero point, end value <±0.7 % FS
− Sum from linearity, reproducible and <±0.6 % FS
hysteresis
− TC zero point <±0.04 % FS/°C
− TC sensitivity <±0.02 % FS/°C
for QBM3x20-5, -5D
− Zero point, end value <±0.7 % FS
− Sum from linearity, reproducible and <±1 % FS
hysteresis
− TC zero point <±0.04 % FS/°C
− TC sensitivity < ± 0.05 % FS / °C
for QBM3x20-3. -3D
− Zero point, end value <±0.7 % FS
− Sum from linearity, reproducible and <±1 % FS
hysteresis
− TC zero point < ± 0.05 % FS / °C
− TC sensitivity < ± 0.05 % FS / °C

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− Zero point, end value <±1 % FS
− Sum from linearity, reproducible and <±1 % FS
hysteresis
− TC zero point < ± 0.1 % FS / °C
− TC sensitivity < ± 0.06 % FS / °C
Long-term stability ±1,0% FS as per DIN IEC 60770
Response time <20 ms
Load change < 10 Hz
Tolerable overload on one side
At P1 5,000 Pa
(10,000 Pa for types QBM3x20-5, -10, -25)
At P2 400 Pa
Rupture pressure
0…70 °C 1.5 × overload
at room temperature 2 × overload
Display (on QBM3020-…D only) LCD, 2-line, 8 position each, alphanumeric,
not background lit
Display of Differential pressure in Pa
Media Air and non-aggressive gases
Admissible medium temperature 0...70 °C
Maintenance Maintenance free
Degree of protection Protection degree of housing IP54 according to EN 60529
Protection class III according to EN 60730-1
Connections Electrical connection
Screw terminals for Max. 1.5 mm2 (wire or stranded wire)
cable lead Cable gland entry Pg 11
Pressure connection PVC nipples ∅ 6.2 mm
Environmental conditions Permissible ambient temperature
Operation 0...70 °C
Transport and storage – 2 5 ...+70 °C
Permissible ambient humidity < 90 % r. F. (without condensation)
Standards, directives and Product standard EN 61326-2-3:2013
approvals Electrical equipment for measurement, control
and laboratory use. EMC requirements. Gen-
eral requirements
Electromagnetic compatibility (Applications) For use in residential, commerce, light-industrial
and industrial environments
EAC conformity Eurasia conformity
EU Conformity (CE) CE1T1910xx_01 *)
RCM Conformity CE1T1910en_C1 *)
UL 60730-1 / UL 60730-2-6
http://ul.com/database
Environmental The product environmental declaration CE1E1916*) contains data on environmentally compatible
compatibility product design and assessments (RoHS compliance, materials composition, packaging, envi-
ronmental benefit, disposal).
Dimensions (weight) Weight (with packaging), without display 0.183 kg
Weight (with packaging), with display 0.196 kg
*) The documents can be downloaded from http://siemens.com/bt/download.

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Connection terminals

QBM3020-xx

G (+) Operating voltage AC 24 V or DC 13.5…33 V

M (0) GND, measuring neutral
U () Measuring signal DC 0...10 V

QBM3120-xx

G (+) Supply voltage DC 8...33 V

I () Measuring signal DC 4...20 mA

Dimensions

5,5
49

P2
P2

80
9,6
16,3

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92
80
27,6
37

75

86
11

ø 6,2 18
P1

P2

46 46

Dimensions in mm

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Tel. +41 58-724 24 24 © Siemens Switzerland Ltd 2000
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