EXT External Pressure Modules

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8808500 / EXTuEng / Version 1.0a

Table of Contents

Prologue........................................................................................... 3
Typographical Conventions........................................................................ 3

About the External Pressure Modules.......................................... 4

Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment.............................4
Service........................................................................................................ 5

Instructions for Use........................................................................ 6

About the Pressure Connections............................................................... 7

Technical Specifications.............................................................. 11
Measuring Ranges................................................................................... 11
Accuracies and Uncertainties...................................................................13
Temperature Coefficient........................................................................... 15
Maximum Pressure...................................................................................16
Pressure Media........................................................................................ 17
Pressure Connection................................................................................ 17
Wetted Parts.............................................................................................18
Maximum Amount of Pressure Cycles for EXT1000/EXT1000-IS............18

Operating Environment and Specifications................................19

Warnings........................................................................................ 20
Warnings Concerning the Use of External Pressure Modules................. 20
Warnings Concerning the Use of High Pressure (6 bar / 90 psi or more).. 21
 Prologue - 3

Prologue
Thank you for buying the Beamex External Pressure Module(s).

Typographical Conventions
The following typographical conventions apply to this User Manual:
Bold text is, among others, used in the following situations:
• References to User Manual topics and parts

Note: This is a note. Notes typically inform you of something useful

concerning the current topic.

Caution: This is a caution. Whenever you see a caution, read it

carefully and take it seriously. By not observing cautions, you may
damage the pump.

Warning: This is a warning. Whenever you see a warning, read it

carefully and take it seriously. By not observing warnings, you may -at
worst- damage the pump and/or get personal injury.
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About the External Pressure

Modules
This User Guide applies to all External Pressure Modules made by Beamex.
All External Pressure Modules may be used in all Beamex calibrators with a
connector for External Pressure Modules and a firmware version supporting the
External Pressure Module type.
Note that the EXT-IS and EXT-s-IS modules are specially made for intrinsically
safe calibrators and the only ones that can be safely used in hazardous areas
together with an intrinsically safe calibrator.
The External Pressure Module is shipped with:
• a traceable calibration certificate
• a warranty card
• this User Guide
• an optional connection cable
• an EXT-IS or an EXT-s-IS, a Safety Information leaflet
In some cases a pressure hose set is also included in the shipment.

Disposal of Waste Electrical and

Electronic Equipment
Beamex is an environmentally conscious company developing products with
a view to ensure that they are easy to recycle and do not introduce hazardous
materials into the environment.
In the European Union (EU) and other countries with separate collection
systems, waste from electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) is subject to
regulations.
EU WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC (the WEEE Directive) requires that producers
of electronic equipment are responsible for the collection, reuse, recycling and
treatment of WEEE which the Producer places on the EU market after August
13, 2005. The objective of this regulation is to preserve, protect and improve
the quality of the environment, protect human health, and conserve natural
resources.
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The symbol below is also printed on the product's sticker.

It indicates that this product should be handed over to applicable collection point
for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact
your local representative or your waste disposal service.

Service
There are no user serviceable parts in the External Pressure Modules.
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Instructions for Use

For other than the barometric module:
Connect the external pressure module to the pressure to be measured using
a hose and a connector suited for the use. Take in consideration the pressure
media and the maximum pressure when choosing the pressure hose.
For the barometric module:
Make sure that the pressure connection is not covered. Connect the
communication cable to the external pressure module and the corresponding
connector in the calibrator. To check if the connection between the EXT Module
and the calibrator is working, choose Pressure measurement as the Quantity
and the connected external pressure module as the Function/Port.
If both the pressure connection and the communication function as expected,
proceed with the measurement/calibration.

Note: Remember to read the safety instructions, found at the end of

this booklet, before using the Pressure Module.
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About the Pressure Connections

The location of the pressure connection depends on the module at hand. For
the Gauge Module, see the picture below.

Figure 1: Location of the Pressure Connection - Gauge Module

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The connections of differential modules are similar to gauge modules except

that there are two connections instead of one. For the Barometric Module, see
the picture below.

Figure 2: Location of the Pressure Connection - Barometric Module

The pressure connection type also varies depending on the module type. The
following pictures present connection types for differential and gauge type
modules.
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Note: The External Pressure Module body can only withstand a

torque smaller than 5 Nm (approx. 3.69 lbf·ft [pound-force feet] or
44.25 lbf·in [pound-force inches]).

High and Standard Accuracy Gauge External Pressure Modules with a

pressure range up to and including 20 bar (300 psi):

Figure 3: High and Standard Accuracy Gauge External Pressure Module

Connector

To avoid damaging the module, use hand tightening only and max. 5 Nm
(approx. 3.69 lbf·ft [pound-force feet] or 44.25 lbf·in [pound-force inches]) or
apply the counterforce with a spanner on the connector body's hexagonal part.
The connector shipped with - and fixed to - the module is suited for Beamex
pressure hose connections. It can be removed and replaced with another
connector suited for your needs.

High Accuracy Gauge External Pressure Modules with a pressure range

above 20 bar (300 psi):

Figure 4: High Accuracy Gauge External Pressure Module Connector

To avoid damaging the module, always tighten or release the pressure

connector by applying the counterforce with a spanner on the 12 mm hex.
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Standard Accuracy Gauge External Pressure Modules with a pressure

range above 20 bar (300 psi):

Figure 5: Standard Accuracy Gauge External Pressure Module Connector

Use a connector with a thread and gasket as specified in the picture above.

Differential Modules:

Figure 6: Differential Module Connector

The module body has an M5 thread (10/32") where a nipple connector is

located. The connector on the standard delivery is suited for a 1/8" hose (inner
diameter approx. 3.2 mm). If you are using another type of hose, replace the
nipple connector with a suitable one.
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Technical Specifications
Measuring Ranges
High Accuracy Modules
Type Unit 1 Resolution
Range
EXT B(-IS) kPa abs 70 to 120 0.01
Barometric module
mbar abs 700 to 1,200 0.1
psi abs 10.1 to 17.4 0.001

EXT10mD(-IS) kPa diff -1 to 1 0.0001

mbar diff -10 to 10 0.001
iwc diff -4 to 4 0.001

EXT100m(-IS) kPa 0 to 10 0.0001

mbar 0 to 100 0.001
iwc 0 to 40 0.001

EXT400mC(-IS) kPa -40 to 40 0.001

mbar -400 to 400 0.01
iwc -160 to 160 0.001

EXT1C(-IS) kPa -100 to 100 0.001

bar -1 to 1 0.00001
psi -14.5 to 15 0.0001

EXT2C(-IS) kPa -100 to 200 0.001

bar -1 to 2 0.00001
psi -14.5 to 30 0.0001

EXT6C(-IS) kPa -100 to 600 0.01

bar -1 to 6 0.0001
psi -14.5 to 90 0.001

1 Every external pressure module’s range may be displayed also in absolute pressure if
the internal Barometric Module is installed.
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High Accuracy Modules

Type Unit 2 Resolution
Range
EXT20C(-IS) kPa -100 to 2,000 0.01
bar -1 to 20 0.0001
psi -14.5 to 300 0.001

EXT60(-IS) kPa 0 to 6,000 0.1

bar 0 to 60 0.001
psi 0 to 900 0.01

EXT100(-IS) MPa 0 to 10 0.0001

bar 0 to 100 0.001
psi 0 to 1,500 0.01

EXT160(-IS) MPa 0 to 16 0.0001

bar 0 to 160 0.001
psi 0 to 2,400 0.01

EXT250(-IS) MPa 0 to 25 0.001

bar 0 to 250 0.01
psi 0 to 3,700 0.1

EXT600(-IS) MPa 0 to 60 0.001

bar 0 to 600 0.01
psi 0 to 9,000 0.1

EXT1000(-IS) MPa 0 to 100 0.001

bar 0 to 1,000 0.01
psi 0 to 15,000 0.1

2 Every external pressure module’s range may be displayed also in absolute pressure if
the internal Barometric Module is installed.
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Standard Accuracy Modules

Type Unit 3 Resolution
Range
EXT200mC-s(-IS) kPa ±20 0.001
mbar ±200 0.01
iwc ±80 0.01

EXT2C-s(-IS) kPa -100 to 200 0.01

bar -1 to 2 0.0001
psi -14.5 to 30 0.001

EXT20C-s(-IS) kPa -100 to 2,000 0.1

bar -1 to 20 0.001
psi -14.5 to 300 0.01

EXT160-s(-IS) MPa 0 to 16 0.001

bar 0 to 160 0.01
psi 0 to 2,400 0.1

Accuracies and Uncertainties

High Accuracy Modules
Type 4 5
Accuracy (±) 1 Year Uncertainty (±)
Barometric 0.3 mbar 0.05 kPa / 0.5 mbar /
0.0073 psi

EXT10mD(-IS) 0.05% Span (Span = 20mbar) 0.05% Span + 0.1% RDG

EXT100m(-IS) 0.015% FS + 0.0125% RDG 0.025% FS + 0.025% RDG
EXT400mC(-IS) 0.01% FS + 0.0125% RDG 0.02% FS + 0.025% RDG
EXT1C(-IS) 0.007% FS + 0.0125% RDG 0.015% FS + 0.025% RDG

3 Every external pressure module’s range may be displayed also in absolute pressure if
the Barometric Option is installed.
4 Accuracy includes hysteresis, nonlinearity and repeatability (k=2).
5 1 Year Uncertainty includes hysteresis, nonlinearity, repeatability and typical long term
stability for mentioned period (k=2).
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High Accuracy Modules

Type 6 7
Accuracy (±) 1 Year Uncertainty (±)
EXT2C(-IS) 0.005% FS + 0.01% RDG 0.01% FS + 0.025% RDG
EXT6C(-IS) 0.005% FS + 0.01% RDG 0.01% FS + 0.025% RDG
EXT20C(-IS) 0.005% FS + 0.01% RDG 0.01% FS + 0.025% RDG
EXT60(-IS) 0.005% FS + 0.0125% RDG 0.01% FS + 0.025% RDG
EXT100(-IS) 0.005% FS + 0.0125% RDG 0.01% FS + 0.025% RDG
EXT160(-IS) 0.005% FS + 0.0125% RDG 0.01% FS + 0.025% RDG
EXT250(-IS) 0.007% FS + 0.0125% RDG 0.015% FS + 0.025% RDG
EXT600(-IS) 0.007% FS + 0.01% RDG 0.015% FS + 0.025% RDG
EXT1000(-IS) 0.007% FS + 0.01% RDG 0.015% FS + 0.025% RDG

6 Accuracy includes hysteresis, nonlinearity and repeatability (k=2).

7 1 Year Uncertainty includes hysteresis, nonlinearity, repeatability and typical long term
stability for mentioned period (k=2).
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Standard Accuracy Modules

Type 8 9
Accuracy (±) 1 Year Uncertainty (±)
EXT200mC-s(-IS) - 0.05% RDG + 0.05% FS
EXT2C-s(-IS) - 0.05% FS
EXT20C-s(-IS) - 0.05% FS
EXT160-s(-IS) - 0.05% FS

Temperature Coefficient
EXT10mD
SI Unit Imperial
< ±0.002% Span/°C outside 15…35°C < ±0.0012% Span/°F outside 59…95°F

All Other Modules

SI Unit Imperial
< ±0.001% Rdg/°C outside 15…35°C < ±0.0006% Rdg/°F outside 59…95°F

8 Accuracy includes hysteresis, nonlinearity and repeatability (k=2).

9 1 Year Uncertainty includes hysteresis, nonlinearity, repeatability and typical long term
stability for mentioned period (k=2).
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Maximum Pressure
High Accuracy Models
Type SI Unit Imperial
Barometric 1,200 mbar abs 35.4 inHg abs
EXT10mD(-IS) 200 mbar 80 iwc
EXT100m(-IS) 200 mbar 80 iwc
EXT400mC(-IS) 800 mbar 320 iwc
EXT1C(-IS) 2 bar 22 psi
EXT2C(-IS) 4 bar 60 psi
EXT6C(-IS) 12 bar 180 psi
EXT20C(-IS) 40 bar 600 psi
EXT60(-IS) 120 bar 1,800 psi
EXT100(-IS) 200 bar 3,000 psi
EXT160(-IS) 320 bar 4,800 psi
EXT250(-IS) 500 bar 7,400 psi
EXT600(-IS) 900 bar 13,000 psi
EXT1000(-IS) 1,000 bar 15,000 psi

Standard Accuracy Models

Type SI Unit Imperial
EXT200mC-s(-IS) 400 mbar 160 iwc
EXT2C-s(-IS) 4 bar 60 psi
EXT20C-s(-IS) 40 bar 600 psi
EXT160-s(-IS) 320 bar 4,800 psi
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Pressure Media
High Accuracy Modules
Type(s) Pressure Media
Barometric Dry, clean, inert, non-toxic, non-
corrosive gases.
EXT10mD(-IS) to EXT6C(-IS) Dry, clean, inert, non-toxic, non-
corrosive gases.
EXT20C(-IS) to EXT1000(-IS) Clean, inert, non-toxic, non-corrosive
gases or liquids.

Standard Accuracy Modules

Types Pressure Media
EXT200mC-s(-IS) and EXT2C-s(-IS) Dry, clean, inert, non-toxic, non-
corrosive gases.

EXT20C-s(-IS) and EXT160-s(-IS) Clean, inert, non-toxic, non-corrosive

gases or liquids.

Pressure Connection
High Accuracy Modules
Type(s) Pressure Connection
Barometric M5 (10/32") female.
EXT10mD(-IS) 2 x M5 female threads with adapters
for 1/8" (3.2 mm) ID hose.

EXT100m(-IS) to EXT20C(-IS) Bx G1/8" male.

EXT60(-IS) to EXT1000(-IS) G1/4" B male.

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Standard Accuracy Modules

Types Pressure Connection
EXT200mC-s(-IS) to EXT20C-s(-IS) G 1/8” female with G 1/8 (ISO 228-1)
60° internal cone adapter.
EXT160-s(-IS) G 1/8 female (parallel).

Wetted Parts
High Accuracy Modules
Type(s) Wetted Parts
EXT10mD(-IS) Multiple materials including silicon,
plastics, metals etc.

EXT60(-IS) to EXT1000(-IS) AISI316 stainless steel, Hastelloy,

Nitrile rubber, Copper (gasket).

Others AISI316 stainless steel, Hastelloy,

Nitrile rubber.

Standard Accuracy Modules

Types Wetted Parts
All Modules AISI316 stainless steel, Hastelloy,
Nitrile rubber.

Maximum Amount of Pressure Cycles for

EXT1000/EXT1000-IS
The sensor unit of EXT1000/EXT1000-IS withstands 10,000 full range pressure
cycles.
Exceeding the maximum amount of pressure cycles may result in leakage or
even explosion.
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Operating Environment and

Specifications
All Modules

Dimensions Length: 145 mm / 5.7"

Width: 45 mm / 1.8"
Depth: 55 mm / 2.2"

Weight 0.5 kg / 1.1 lb

Storage temperature -20 … +60°C / -4 … 140°F
Operating temperature -10 … +50° C / 14 … 122°F
Humidity Range 0 … 80 % R.H. non-condensing
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Warnings
Please note that certain warnings do not apply to all External Pressure
modules. E.g., high pressure warnings are valid only for high pressure modules.

Warnings Concerning the Use of External

Pressure Modules
Warning: Always depressurize the system before opening or
connect-ing any pressure fittings or connectors. Use proper valves
for venting the system. Never connect the pressure tubing to a
pressurized connector even when the connector is equipped with
a valve that closes when the tubing is removed. Ensure that all
connections are made correctly and that the hose and the connectors
are intact.

Warning: When using gas, the system must not contain any liquid,
especially if you do not know how they may react under pressure. Use
of clean air or nitrogen is recommended as gaseous pressure media.
Liquid pressure media should be preferred when using modules with a
pressure range of 60 bar (900 psi) or more.

Warning: Never plug a hose with your hands or put the hands in
front of a gas spray coming from a leakage. If a gas bubble gets into
the blood circulation, it can cause death.

Warning: Do not use the same tubing with different liquids or gases.

Warning: EXT-IS and EXT-s-IS modules are the only EXT modules
that can be safely used in hazardous areas, together with an
intrinsically safe calibrator.
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Warnings Concerning the Use of High

Pressure (6 bar / 90 psi or more)
Warning: High pressure is always dangerous. Only personnel
with good experience and knowledge of high pressure liquid, air
and nitrogen operations are allowed to work with the module. Read
carefully all these instructions and local safety instructions for high
pressure operations before starting the use.

Warning: If you use nitrogen, minimize the leak to the atmosphere

and take care of sufficient ventilation. Close the valve of the nitrogen
cylinder, when the system is not in use. Increase in the percentage
of nitrogen in the ambient air may cause unconsciousness and death
without warning. Read carefully the safety instructions for nitrogen
and make sure that the other people in the same space are aware of
the danger.

Warning: Check what the local regulations say about construction

and use of pressurized vessels. The regulations normally control
construction and use of systems where the product of the pressure
and volume exceeds a certain limit. The volume of this system
depends on the instrument connected to it.

Warning: High pressure gas is dangerous because it can break the

container and the flying splinters may cause injury. Also small leaks
of gas may be dangerous because the high velocity of the leaking
gas jet enables penetration through skin. If a gas bubble gets into
the blood circulation, it can cause death. The leak jet is particularly
penetrative, if some liquid is coming with the gas.

Warning: Use of liquid pressure medium is recommended with

pressure measurement modules at higher pressure range. Use water
or suitable hydraulic oil. Check that the used liquid is not aggressive
against the materials used in the transducer or tubing. When using
liquid, minimize the amount of air in the system. It minimizes the
amount of spilled liquid in case of leakage.