PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Normal Mode

The PTB110 barometer is a micro controller based barometer The device is in the normal mode when the power on
including a voltage or frequency output. The barometer can be jumper is connected (see figure on the following page).
supplied with several pressure ranges. The output of the In the normal mode the barometer measures
barometer is a calibrated barometric pressure reading. continuously when powered-up.
USER'S GUIDE The barometer uses the Vaisala BAROCAP Sensor, a silicon
capacitive sensor developed by Vaisala for barometric pressure Shutdown Mode
measurement applications. The BAROCAP sensor is especially
designed for accurate and stable measurement of barometric The device is in the shutdown mode when the power
pressure. on jumper is not connected.
In the shutdown mode, the barometer can be turned on
INSTALLATION or off by switching the pin 1. The pin 1 is located at
the customer port, on the left edge of the screw
Vaisala BAROCAP The PTB110 barometer is intended to be installed indoors.
Installing outdoors requires a protecting enclosure. A DIN rail
terminal.

Barometer PTB110 Series mounting option enables the mounting of the barometer on a 35
mm wide standard DIN mounting rail.
NOTE The other jumpers inside the barometer are
set at the factory and they must not be
touched.
The barometer should be installed in a vertical position with the
connectors pointing downwards to prevent accumulation of
condensated water. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
The PTB110 barometer contains a screw terminal block located at
the customer port. The screw terminal includes the electrical
input/output pins presented in the table below.
Pins in screw terminal Description/Value
Pin 1: EXT_TRIG External trigger input
Pin 1 is used as a power on/off
switch in shutdown mode as
follows:
Power off 0 VDC
Several pressure ranges Power on 5 VDC
Pin 2: AGND Analog ground
Accuracy 0.3 hPa at +20 C
Pin 3: GND Ground
Long-term stability 0.1 hPa/year Pin 4: SUPPLY Supply voltage
Pin 5: VOUT/FOUT Voltage output/
On/off control with external trigger Frequency output
Output voltage 0 2.5 or 0 5 VDC,
In the normal mode no connection to the Pin 1 EXT_TRIG is
frequency output
recommended.
Current consumption less than 4 mA
The barometer is protected against a reverse operating voltage.
Mountable on a (35 mm wide) DIN rail Both grounds (AGND and GND) are in the same electrical
OPERATING MODES
NIST traceable (certificate included) potential in the barometer. Both three-wire and four-wire
The PTB110 barometer has two operating modes, the normal connections can be used. However, it is recommended to use the
BAROCAP sensor and the shutdown mode. The factory setting is the normal mode. four-wire connection, especially if the signal wires are long.

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The connections can be made as illustrated below. INSERTING AND REMOVING THE COVER ADJUSTMENT AND CALIBRATION

The adjust buttons and the power on jumper are located inside Calibration of the PTB110 series barometers is NIST traceable
the barometer. In order to adjust the measurement, the plastic and the barometers are supplied with a NIST traceable
cover of the barometer must be removed. calibration certificate.
For safety reasons, turn off the power when opening the cover. There are two push buttons available for the offset fine
You can power off the device by pulling out the connector from adjustment inside the barometer (see the figure on the previous
the customer port. Correspondingly, you can power on the page). The adjustment step is 0.05 hPa.
device by plugging the connector back into the customer port.
OPERATING THE BUTTONS
Removing the Cover Restoring Adjustments

Stick a flat-end screwdriver between the cover and the metal To restore the adjustments, press and hold down the left button
mounting plate. As you press the tool slightly, the cover will while switching on the barometer. After releasing the button, a
open up. green LED starts flashing.
When the factory adjustments are in use, the green LED flashes
Inserting the Cover twice. When the user adjustments are in use, the green LED
flashes three times.
Place the short and solid side of the cover against the left edge of
the metal plate. Ensure that the metal clamps slide into the Now you can change the factory adjustments to user adjustments
hollows in the cover. Then press the cover against the metal or vice versa by pressing the left button.
READING THE OUTPUT plate until it clicks in place. Return to the normal operating mode by switching the power off
The barometric pressure (P) can be calculated from the measured and on in sequence.
output voltage (Uout) using a simple equation. INNER STRUCTURE OF THE BAROMETER
Using Analog Output Test Mode
Prange
P = Plow + U out To activate the test mode, press and hold down the right button
U range while switching on the barometer.
The function forces the voltage or frequency output to 50% of
where: the scale. As an indication of the test mode, the red LED is lit.
Plow = Lower limit of the pressure range [hPa]
Prange = Pressure full range [hPa] Return to the normal operating mode by switching the power off
Urange = Voltage full range [V] and on in sequence.
Uout = Measured output voltage [V] Offset Correction

Example To activate the offset correction mode, press and hold down both
Pressure range 500...1100 hPa buttons switching on the barometer.
Voltage output 0...5 V The green and red LEDs are lit. Now you can adjust the offset
Measured output voltage 4V correction upwards or downwards.
Each time when pressing the left button, the offset
P = 500hPa +
(1100 500)hPa 4V = 980hPa
goes down by one step (5 Pa), and the green LED
flashes once.
5V Each time when pressing the right button, the offset
NOTE The low end of the output voltage range of goes up by one step (5 Pa), and the red LED flashes
the barometer saturates at about 50 mV. once.
Return to the normal operating mode by switching the power off
In the frequency output 1 hPa equals 1 Hz. and on in sequence.

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Dimensions TECHNICAL DATA General
Supply voltage 10...30 VDC

Operating range Description/Value Supply voltage control With TTL level trigger
(1 hPa=1 mbar) Supply voltage Negligible
Pressure ranges 500...1100 hPa sensitivity
600...1100 hPa Current consumption Less than 4 mA
800...1100 hPa Less than 1 A in shutdown mode
600...1060 hPa Output voltage 0...2.5 VDC
800...1060 hPa 0...5 VDC
Temperature range -40...+60C Output frequency 500...1100 Hz
Humidity range Non-condensing Resolution 0.1 hPa
Load resistance 10 kohm minimum
Load capacitance 47 nF maximum
Accuracy Description/Value Settling time 1 s to reach full accuracy after power-
up
Linearity* 0.25 hPa
Response time 500 ms to reach full accuracy after a
Hysteresis* 0.03 hPa
pressure step
Repeatability* 0.03 hPa
Acceleration sensitivity Negligible
Calibration uncertainty** 0.15 hPa
Pressure connector M5 (10-32) internal thread
Accuracy at +20 C*** 0.3 hPa
Pressure fitting Barbed fitting for 1/8"
Minimum pressure limit 0 hPa abs
Maximum pressure limit 2000 hPa abs
Notes Description / Value
Electrical connector A removable connector for five wires
* Defined as 2 standard deviation limits of end-point (AWG 28...16)
non-linearity, hysteresis error or repeatability error
Terminals Pin 1: External triggering
** Defined as 2 standard deviation limits of inaccuracy Pin 2: Signal ground
of the working standard including traceability to NIST Pin 3: Supply ground
*** Defined as the root sum of the squares (RSS) of end- Pin 4: Supply voltage
point non-linearity, hysteresis error, repeatability error
and calibration uncertainty at room temperature Pin 5: Supply output
Housing material plastic ABS/PC blend
cover
Metal mounting plate AI
Total accuracy
Weight 90 g
+15...+25 C 0.3 hPa
Housing classification IP 32
0...+40 C 0.6 hPa
-20...+45 C 1.0 hPa
-40...+60 C 1.5 hPa
Long-term stability 0.1 hPa/year

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS RECYCLING b) The allegedly defective Product or part shall, should Vaisala
so require, be sent to the works of Vaisala or to such other
The PTB110 delivered to you has been tested for safety and place as Vaisala may indicate in writing, freight and
approved as shipped from the factory. Note the following insurance prepaid and properly packed and labelled, unless
Recycle all applicable material. Vaisala agrees to inspect and repair the Product or replace it
precautions:
on site.
WARNING Ground the product, and verify outdoor
This warranty does not however apply when the defect has been
installation grounding periodically to
caused through
minimize shock hazard.
Dispose of batteries and the unit a) normal wear and tear or accident;
according to statutory regulations. Do
CAUTION Do not modify the device. Improper not dispose of with regular household b) misuse or other unsuitable or unauthorized use of the
modification can damage the product or lead refuse. Product or negligence or error in storing, maintaining or in
to malfunction. handling the Product or any equipment thereof;

WARRANTY c) wrong installation or assembly or failure to service the

ESD Protection Product or otherwise follow Vaisala's service instructions
Vaisala hereby represents and warrants all Products including any repairs or installation or assembly or service
manufactured by Vaisala and sold hereunder to be free from made by unauthorized personnel not approved by Vaisala or
Electronic Discharge (ESD) can cause immediate or latent defects in workmanship or material during a period of twelve replacements with parts not manufactured or supplied by
damage to electronic circuits. Vaisala products are adequately (12) months from the date of delivery save for products for Vaisala;
protected against ESD for their intended use. However, it is which a special warranty is given. If any Product proves
possible to damage the product by delivering electrostatic however to be defective in workmanship or material within the
discharges when touching, removing, or inserting any objects d) modifications or changes of the Product as well as any
period herein provided Vaisala undertakes to the exclusion of adding to it without Vaisala's prior authorization;
inside the equipment housing. any other remedy to repair or at its own option replace the
defective Product or part thereof free of charge and otherwise on e) other factors depending on the Customer or a third party.
To make sure you are not delivering high static voltages the same conditions as for the original Product or part without
yourself: extension to original warranty time. Defective parts replaced in
Notwithstanding the aforesaid Vaisala's liability under this
accordance with this clause shall be placed at the disposal of
Handle ESD sensitive components on a properly grounded clause shall not apply to any defects arising out of materials,
Vaisala.
and protected ESD workbench. When this is not possible, designs or instructions provided by the Customer.
ground yourself to the equipment chassis before touching
Vaisala also warrants the quality of all repair and service works
the boards. Ground yourself with a wrist strap and a This warranty is expressly in lieu of and excludes all other
performed by its employees to products sold by it. In case the
resistive connection cord. When neither of the above is conditions, warranties and liabilities, express or implied, whether
repair or service works should appear inadequate or faulty and
possible, touch a conductive part of the equipment chassis under law, statute or otherwise, including without limitation any
should this cause malfunction or nonfunction of the product to
with your other hand before touching the boards. implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular
which the service was performed Vaisala shall at its free option
purpose and all other obligations and liabilities of Vaisala or its
either repair or have repaired or replace the product in question.
Always hold the boards by the edges and avoid touching the representatives with respect to any defect or deficiency
The working hours used by employees of Vaisala for such repair
component contacts. applicable to or resulting directly or indirectly from the Products
or replacement shall be free of charge to the client. This service
supplied hereunder, which obligations and liabilities are hereby
warranty shall be valid for a period of six (6) months from the
expressly cancelled and waived. Vaisala's liability shall under no
date the service measures were completed.
circumstances exceed the invoice price of any Product for which
a warranty claim is made, nor shall Vaisala in any circumstances
This warranty is however subject to following conditions: be liable for lost profits or other consequential loss whether
direct or indirect or for special damages.
a) A substantiated written claim as to any alleged defects shall
have been received by Vaisala within thirty (30) days after
the defect or fault became known or occurred, and

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