WIKA · SF6 gas solutions · Family GDT
Transmitter
For density, temperature and pressure of SF 6 gas, with Modbus ® output
Range
0…16 bar
Output
Modbus RTU via RS-485
Accuracy
±0.6 %
Protection
IP65
EACCRNChina RoHSEMC directive
Price
On request
Depends on configuration
Description
The model GDT-20 transmitter is a multi-sensor system with digital output for the measurands of pressure and temperature. Based on these measured values, the condition-related data can be determined.
Special features
- High-accuracy sensor technology
- Modbus ® output protocol via RS-485 interface
- Ingress protection IP65
- Very good long-term stability and EMC characteristics
- Compact dimensions
Identification
| Model | GDT-20 |
| Product family | GDT |
| Subcategory | Transmitter |
Measuring range
| Pressure ranges | 0…16 bar · 0…16 bar abs. · 0…16 barabs. |
| Density reference temperature | 20 °C |
Accuracy
| Accuracy class | ±0.6 %, ±0.35 g/litre |
Process conditions
| Process connection | G ½" B, male threadG 1/2" B, male thread |
Electrical characteristics
| Output signal | Modbus RTU via RS-485 |
Materials
| Wetted parts material | Stainless steel |
Operating environment
| Ambient temperature | −40…+80 °C |
| IP rating | IP65 |
| Weight | 0.4 kg |
Certifications and approvals
| Certifications | EACCRNChina RoHSEMC directive |
Additional details
| Temperature compensation | Yes |
| Datasheet languages | EN |
Tables from datasheet
Accuracy specifications
| Accuracy | The specifications only valid for pure SF 6 gas |
|---|---|
| Density | ±0.6 %, ±0.35 g/litre at -40 ...+80 °C [-40 ...+176 °F] |
| Temperature | ±1 K |
| Pressure | -40 ...< 0 °C [-40 ...+32 °F] ±0.2 %, ±32 mbar |
| 0 ... 80 °C [32 ... 176 °F] ±0.06 %, ±10 mbar | |
| Refresh rate | |
| Density | 20 ms |
| Temperature | 20 ms |
| Pressure | 20 ms |
| Long-term stability at reference conditions | |
| Temperature | ≤ ±0.1 %of span/year |
| Pressure | ≤ ±0.05 %of span/year |
Measuring ranges
| Density | 0 ... 60 g/litre (8.87 bar abs. at 20 °C [68 °F]) |
|---|---|
| Temperature | -40 ...+80 °C [-40 ...+176 °F] |
| Pressure | 0 ... 16 bar abs. |
| Burst pressure | 52 bar abs. |
| Overpressure limit | Up to 30 bar abs. |
| Pressure reference | Absolute |
| Unit | Measured values with alternative units can be retrieved directly in the Modbus registers |
| Density | g/litre, kg/m³ |
| Temperature | °C, °F, K |
| Pressure | mbar, Pa, kPa, MPa, psi, N/cm², bar (at 20 °C [68 °F]) |
Process connection
| Thread | G½ " B, male thread |
|---|---|
| Material | Stainless steel |
| Transmission fluid | Synthetic oil |
Output signal
| Voltage supply U B | DC 17 ...30V |
|---|---|
| Power consumption | Max.0.5W |
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Electrical connection
| Connection type | ■ Circular connector M12 x 1 (5-pin) ■ Modbus RTU via RS-485 interface |
|---|---|
| Modbus functionality | ■ Mixture ratio of SF 6 to N 2 or CF 4 (factory setting:100%SF 6 gas) ■ Customer-specific sensor name |
Material
| Process connection | Stainless steel |
|---|---|
| Case | Stainless steel |
Operating conditions
| Permissible temperature ranges | ||
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Operation | -40 ...+80 °C [-40 ...+176 °F] |
| Storage | -40 ...+80 °C [-40 ...+176 °F] | |
| Option | Operation | -60 ...+80 °C [-76 ...+176 °F] |
| Storage | -60 ...+80 °C [-76 ...+176 °F] | |
| Permissible air humidity | ≤ 90 %r.h. (non-condensing) | |
| Ingress protection IP (IP code) per IEC 60529 | IP65, only when plugged in and using mating connectors with the corresponding ingress protection | |
| Electrical safety | Protected against reverse polarity, protected against overvoltage | |
| EMC tests | Immunity per IEC 61000-4-3 | 30 V/m (80 MHz ... 2.7 GHz) |
| Burst per IEC 61000-4-4 | 4 kV | |
| Surge immunity per IEC 61000-4-5 | 2 kV conductor to ground, 1 kV conductor to conductor | |
| ESD per IEC 61000-4-2 | 8 kV/15 kV, contact/air | |
| High-frequency fields per IEC 61000-4-6 | 10V |
| Logo | Description | Country |
|---|---|---|
| EAC | Eurasian Economic Community | |
| - | CRN Safety (e.g. electr. safety, overpressure, ...) | Canada |
| Logo | Description |
|---|---|
| - | China RoHS directive |
| Designation | Order number |
|---|---|
| Modbus ® startup kit for configuration, consisting of: ■ Power supply unit for transmitter ■ Cable with M12 x 1 connector ■ Interface converter (RS-485 to USB) ■ USB cable type A to type B ■ Modbus ® tool software on USB stick | 14075896 |
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