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PI1 family at a glance
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Measuring range Accuracy  Repeatability 

PI1703

PI1803

-1…25 bar

-14.5…362.6 psi

0.052 bar 0.750 psi 0.026 bar 0.375 psi

PI1704

PI1804

-1…10 bar

-14.5…145 psi

0.028 bar 0.400 psi 0.014 bar 0.200 psi

PI1705

PI1805

-1…4 bar

-14.5…58 psi

0.010 bar 0.150 psi 0.005 bar 0075 psi

PI1706

PI1806

-0.124…2.5 bar

-1.82…36.3 psi

0.005 bar 0.076 psi 0.003 bar 0.038 psi

PI1707

PI1807

-50…1000 mbar

-20…401.5 inH2O

2.100 mbar 0.840 inH2O 1.050 mbar 0.420 inH2O

PI1708

PI1808

-12.5…250 mbar

-5…100 inH2O

0.530 mbar 0.210 inH2O 0.265 mbar 0.105 inH2O

PI1709

PI1809

-1000…1000 mbar

-14.5…14.5 psi

4.000 mbar 0.058 psi 2.00 mbar 0.029 psi

PI1714

PI1814

-1…16 bar

-14.5…232 psi

0.034 bar 0.490 psi 0.017 bar 0.245 psi

PI1715

PI1815

-1…6 bar

-14.5…87 psi

0.014 bar 0.200 psi 0.007 bar 0.100 psi

PI1717

PI1817

-100…1600 mbar

-40...642.5 inH2O

3.400 mbar 1.370 inH2O 1.700 mbar 0.685 inH2O

PI1718

PI1818

-50…400 mbar

-20…160.6 inH2O

0.900 mbar 0.360 inH2O 0.450 mbar 0.180 inH2O

PI1789

PI1889

-5…100 mbar

-2…40 inH2O

0.210 mbar 0.080 inH2O 0.105 mbar 0.040 inH2O
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PI1602

-1…100 bar

-14.5…1450 psi

0.510 bar 7.320 psi 0.100 bar 1.460 inH2O
Comparison of sanitary pressure sensor families
Sensor family Pressure range Medium temperature Signal Visualization Points to consider

PI17
-14.5…363 psi
(1450 psi – PI1602)
-13…302 F
-25…150 C
• Transmitter
• Switch
• IO-Link (pressure and temperature)
• Numeric LED
• Status LED
• Common sanitary fittings available
• 4…20 mA / 20…4 mA scalable
• 20,000 step digital resolution
• inH2O ranges available
• For applications up to 1450 psi use PI1602

PI22 / PI23
-14.5…363 psi -13…392 °F
-25…200 °C
• Transmitter
• Switch
• IO-Link
• Numeric display
• Status LED
• Integrated 1.5" and 2" triclamp
• SS diaphragm with food grade fill fluid
• Highest resistance to thermal shock
• 4…20 mA / 20…4 mA scalable

PG27
-14.5…580 psi -13…257 °F
-25…125 °C
• Transmitter
• Switch
• Gauge display
• Numeric display
• 4…20 mA / 20…4 mA scalable
• inH2O range available

PM17
-14.5…363 psi (1450 psi - PM1602) -13…257 °F
-25…125 °C
• Transmitter
• IO-Link
- • 4…20 mA scalable analog
• Rotatable vent for mounting flexability
• Device temperature available via IO-Link
• inH2O range available
• For pressure applications up to 1450 psi, use PM1602

PM15
-14.5…580 psi -13...257 °F
(< 1 hr: 300 °F)
-25...125 °C
(< 1 hr: 150 °C)
• Transmitter
• IO-Link
- • Best solution for small pipes
• 4…20 mA scalable analog
• Rotatable vent for mounting flexability
• Device temperature available via IO-Link

 

Comparison of sanitary level sensor families
Sensor family Insertion lengths Technology Signal Points to consider

LW
Measuring range
0.01…10 m
(up to 15 m with good conditions)
Radar (unguided) • Transmitter
• Switch
• IO-Link
• Top-mounted non-contact solution
• High accuracy
• No impact in pressurized applications
• CIP / SIP capable

LR
100…2000 mm Guided wave radar • Transmitter
• Switch
• IO-Link
• Easy top-down mounting
• Cut-to-length measuring points
• Clean out-of-place 3A authorized design

PI
Unlimited Hydrostatic pressure • Transmitter
• Switch
• IO-Link
• Mount at the tank bottom
• Two-wire transmitter with display
• Inches H2O range available

PG
Unlimited Hydrostatic pressure • Transmitter
• Switch
• Mount at the tank bottom
•Gauge / digital display
• Inches H2O range available

PM
Unlimited Hydrostatic pressure • Transmitter
• Switch
• Mount at the tank bottom
• Two-wire transmitter
• Inches H2O range available

 

Comparison of level measurement technologies

  ifm PI17 hydrostatic pressure Radar (unguided) Guided wave radar Ultrasonic Capacitance
Measuring range
Foam
Turbulence
Steam / Vapor
Closed tank
Open tank
Pressurized tanks
Chemical resistance
Viscous media
Sticky media
Solids
Tank obstructions
Temperature gradients