Product Overview
When dynamic pressure monitoring demands reliability in extreme heat, the 143-216-000-011 from Vibro Meter delivers. This CP 216 piezoelectric pressure transducer operates from −70 to 520°C and handles pressures up to 350 bar. Maintenance engineers choose it for gas turbine testing and long-term monitoring where failure is not an option.
Technical Specifications
The CP 216 uses a compression-mode piezoelectric design with 200 pC/bar sensitivity. Its frequency response spans 2 Hz to 15 kHz with ±5% accuracy. The dynamic measuring range covers 0.0005 bar to 250 bar, with spike overload capacity to 350 bar. Linearity stays within ±1% across the full range.
The transducer features internal case insulation and a 2-pole system isolated from the casing. It requires no input power, generating a charge output directly. The mineral insulated cable uses twin conductors and can terminate with either a LEMO connector or a Vibro-Meter high-temperature connector.
Applications in Demanding Environments
Gas turbine monitoring represents the primary use case. The CP 216 thrives where combustion dynamics and pressure fluctuations must be tracked continuously. Its −70 to 520°C range covers extreme applications, while the standard continuous range of −54 to 470°C suits most turbine operations.
In industrial automation, this transducer supports development testing and long-term monitoring. The hermetically welded NIMONIC alloy 90 construction resists corrosion and humidity. Radiation tolerance includes gamma flux at 1010 erg/g and neutron flux at 1017 n/cm² with no effect.
Installation and Integration
The 143-216-000-011 connects to an IPC 704 signal conditioner through available cable assemblies. The charge output requires a charge converter for signal processing. Cable capacitance adds 200 pF/m pole-to-pole and 300 pF/m pole-to-casing.
Mounting follows standard compression-mode practices. The transducer weighs just 12 g, while the cable adds 25 g/m. Shock acceleration tolerance reaches 2000 g peak along the sensitive axis. For explosive atmospheres, the unit carries certification for use in potentially explosive environments.
Maintenance and Reliability
Factory calibration at 1 bar peak and 2 Hz means no subsequent calibration is necessary. The mineral insulated cable protects signal integrity in harsh conditions. Internal insulation resistance exceeds 109 Ω, maintaining performance at 450°C.
Periodic inspection of cable terminations and connectors ensures reliable operation. The LEMO connector handles −55 to 155°C, while the Vibro-Meter high-temperature connector extends to 650°C. Choose the connector based on your temperature profile.
Oil AutoTech supplies the 143-216-000-011 with fast dispatch, worldwide. Our team offers hands-on technical selection help to match the right connector and cable length to your application. Contact Oil AutoTech today for pricing and availability.
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