Danfoss has introduced its DST P100 pressure sensor. Backed by more than 30 years of experience with sensor technology and featuring a stainless-steel design and hermetically-sealed media interface, the sensor can withstand harsh application environments, making it suitable for refrigeration and air-conditioning applications.
The DST P100 sensor offers premium MEMS technology. It’s built with a welded design; eliminating the need for an internal O-ring and reducing the number of potential leak points. The hermetically-sealed design provides media compatibility and makes it compliant for refrigerants today and in the future. Plus, the physical properties of its piezoresistive silicon allows for scalable performance and overpressure and burst pressure capabilities.
Self-diagnostic features available with the DST P100 sensor allow for automatic sensor failure detection, which translates into increased machine uptime and reduced troubleshooting costs. This option is made available through a modular electronics platform from Danfoss. It supports sensor performance and reliability over the product’s lifetime.
Additional features and benefits of the DST P100 sensor:
- High precision: The sensor provides accuracy in a lower temperature range, allowing for an efficient superheat control.
- Reliability: The product packaging of the MEMS sensor and electronics allows for vibration resistance, thermal management and protection against moisture ingress.
- Testing: A test-to-failure method is part of the Danfoss product development process, providing product specification and insight into product design. This method also allows for efficient optimization and testing, improving time-to-market.
- Forward-looking: The diagnostic capabilities with this sensor will benefit OEMs, saving on troubleshooting costs, and well into the future, as more products integrate electronic capabilities.
- Scalability: The electronics platform enables OEMs to fine-tune the sensor performance specific to their application. OEMs can be confident in their decision to implement the DST P100 sensor on their machines, as it will provide performance benefits.