Digital Pressure Gauge - Battery Powered - MAN-SC
The first Digital Pressure Gauge worldwide with IO-Link - optionally as Battery Powered
Kobold have released the latest version of their electronic digital pressure gauge; model MAN-SC for battery powered, and model MAN-LC for 24Vdc power with IO-link.
Outwardly the two versions are similar in appearance and share most of the screen functionality features which are now accessed via capacitive Touchpads, however, depending on the application and use, each instrument version may be defined differently. For example, the battery powered instrument defined as a Digital Pressure Gauge, while the 24Vdc version defined as a Digital Pressure Transmitter, which considering the innovative features of each version is rather simplistic, but it goes some way to define the natural application areas of the two versions.
Kobold’s previous Digital Pressure Gauge, the MAN-SD, remained in production for 23 years, proving a very robust and popular instrument. With that record of robustness and reliability in mind, Kobold carefully developed the new MAN-SC/LC instruments, prioritising these core values, but also incorporating the wishes of customers worldwide to produce a high-quality digital pressure gauge which satisfies traditional user applications, but also reaches out to new industry sectors.
A key target requirement in Kobold’s design brief was not to exceed the retail price of the previous model, which for a new innovative electronic instrument product manufactured in Germany was not an easy task for Kobold’s production engineers, however, the retail price remains the same, and we think this offers considerable value for money in the current global marketplace.
So what’s new?
The new alpha-numeric 14-segment reflective LC display screen is impressive, with a full 5-digit display, and digit height of 16 mm.
The electronic screen module can now be rotated in 90ᵒ increments; ideal for side mounted or inverted installations.
The gauge head position can now be radially adjusted after installation for perfect positioning.
Access to the screen options is now by capacitive Touchpads.
An impressive range of measuring units are now accessible for selection from the programming menu, for example; kPa, MPa, bar, mbar, psi, kN, N, torr, inWC, mmWC, inHg, USR (user-defined measuring unit), providing more options than any comparative instrument so far.
Peak memory is featured, as is password protection, and reset to factory setting.
Battery life with 9V Lithium is now increased to 22,500 hours (2.5 years).
A zero (tare) function is now more easily accessible from within the menu, ideal for calibration.
By popular request, a rubber protective case cover is now available as an option, ideal for test engineers and vulnerable areas of installation.
Measuring ranges are now available from -1…0...+1600 Bar, which is impressive.
The range of process connection threads has also been substantially increased and now include metric threads. Additionally, from the options list Kobold are able to assemble diaphragm and hygienic process connections.
Digital Pressure Gauge - Battery Powered - MAN-SC
Digital Pressure Gauge with Battery (Battery Powered)
with Optional Temperature Measurement
Measuring ranges: -1 ... 0 ... +1600 bar
Process connection: stainless steel
Connection:
G¼, G½, ¼" NPT, ½" NPT male, M20x1.5, M16x1.5, M6 female, 7⁄16 UNF
Housing: Ø 80 mm
Accuracy class: 0.5 ±1 digit
Power supply: 9 V battery
Features:
5-digit reflective LC-display, electronics module rotatable in 90° steps, capacitive touchpads, peak memory, temperature measurement (optional), selectable measuring units, Tara function
Highlights:
Battery life: upto zu 22,500 hours (~2.5 years)
Touchpads for programming
5-digit Display
Digit height: 16 mm
including Force Measurement via freely programmable area input
Big choice of selectable engineering units
User defined engineering unit possible
Rubber protection sleeve (accessory)
Assembly of numerous diaphragm seals possible
Special measuring ranges (on request)
