SSI Technologies – Application Note PS-AN6
MediaGauge™ (Model MG1-9V) Digital Pressure Gauge
Product Overview
Product Description
The MediaGauge™ Model MG1-9V is a NEMA 4X rated stand
alone 9V battery operated multi-functional digital pressure gauge
with a standard input pressure port made of 316L stainless steel
which has better pitting corrosion resistance in some media, such
as seawater.
The MediaGauge™ MG1-9V is well suited for
marine applications.
The
MediaGauge™
MG1-9V
contains
a
media
isolated
piezoresistive pressure sensing element, signal conditioning
circuitry for temperature and calibration compensation, a pressure
port and a LCD back lit display. The MG1-9V has an accuracy of
± 1.0% full scale and is a lower cost alternative in the SSI
MediaGauge™ family of digital pressure gauges.
The MediaGauge™ MG1-9V comes standard with a variety of
keypad operated functions – multiple pressure unit display reading
(PSI, BAR or MPA); memory storage of maximum peak pressure
reading; and zero adjustment.
The MediaGauge™ MG1-9V is made of all laser-welded 316L
stainless steel for optimal media isolation and usage in a wide
MediaGauge™ Model MG1-9V
variety of media and corrosion or oxidation resistant applications.
These compact 2 ½ inch, robust gauges measure pressures from
Product Features
5 PSI to 5000 PSI and are well suited for a variety of industrial and
commercial
applications
such
as
marine,
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Accuracy: ± 1.0 % Full Scale
refrigeration,
compressors, pumps, hydraulics, pneumatics and waste water.
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Pressure Ranges: 5, 30, 100, 200, 500, 1000, 3000,
5000 PSI
The MediaGauge™ MG1-9V digital pressure gauge has better
accuracy, longer life and standard multiple functions which make it
a better choice than mechanical pressure gauges.
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Keypad Operated Functions: Auto zero and peak hold
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Operating Temperature: -10°C to 60°C
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Storage Temperature: -20°C to 85°C
Typical Applications: General Purpose, Test, Process
Measurement Technology
Control, MRO, Water, Compressors, Refrigeration; Fuel
In general, pressure measurement technology translates a
Cells; Pumps; Hydraulics; Spraying Systems;
force from an induced pressure into an electrical quantity. In
digital pressure gauges, the electrical quantity is then
translated into pressure units and digitally displayed.
Pneumatics; Flow; Robotics; Agriculture; Hydrogen
Storage
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NIST traceable certificates available
The SSI’s MediaGauge™ MG1-9V digital pressure gauge
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NEMA 4X Rating
includes an 316L stainless steel input pressure port, a
piezoresistive pressure sensing element, signal conditioning
circuitry for temperature and calibration compensation, and
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Chemical Compatibilities: Any gas or liquid
compatible with 316L stainless steel. For example, Sea
Water, Salt Water, Motor Oil, Diesel, Hydraulic fluid,
Brake Fluid, Water, Waste Water, Hydrogen, Nitrogen,
and Air.
a LCD that displays the pressure measured in either PSI,
BAR or MPA (kg/cm²) units.
The piezoresistive sensing element consists of an oil filled
micro-machined 316L stainless steel convoluted diaphragm
with a silicon crystal sensor. The silicon crystal sensor is
LCD Display Battery Saver Mode: MG1-9V
automatically powers down after 3 minutes.
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Multiple Pressure Units: PSI, BAR, MPA (kg/cm²)
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Compact, Robust Package: 2 ½ inches with black
ABS Thermoplastic case
mounted on a 304L stainless steel housing and laser
welded to the diaphragm. Optimal media isolation is
achieved when the media’s pressure acts directly on the
316L stainless steel diaphragm and is then transferred
through the oil to the silicon sensor.
Strain gauges (resistive elements) in the silicon are used in
a Wheatstone Bridge circuit. When pressure is applied, the
resistivity of the strain gauges changes proportional to the
pressure applied. One leg of the bridge measures the input
pressures port. The other leg of the bridge is connected to
the reference port (vacuum pressure 0 PSI) the input
pressure port is compared to.
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MediaGauge™ (Model MG1-9V) Digital Pressure Gauge
Product Overview
To display the pressure reading in a different pressure unit:
Continue to depress the ON/UNIT/OFF button until the arrow in
the LCD points to the pressure units desired.
Since piezo resistive pressure sensors are sensitive to
To manually power down the unit: Press the ON/UNIT/OFF
changes in temperature, the MediaGauge™ MG1-9V uses
signal conditioning to compensate for temperature and
calibration. The output signal is then converted into one of 3
user selectable forms (select units with the ON/UNIT/OFF
button):
button and hold down for 3 seconds until OFF is displayed and
then release the button.
The LIGHT/P-H (Peak-Hold) button is used to turn the LCD
backlight on/off and to display the maximum peak pressure the
1) PSI
unit has measured.
2) BAR
3) MPA (kg/cm²)
To turn the LCD backlight on: Press the LIGHT/P-H button once.
To turn the LCD backlight off: Press the LIGHT/P-H button
The MediaGauge™ MG1-9V will display the pressure
again.
reading after the ON/UNIT/OFF button is depressed. The
pressure measurement reading is updated 3 times per
second.
To see the maximum peak pressure the unit has measured:
Press and hold down the LIGHT/P-H button for 3 seconds. The
maximum pressure reading will be blinking.
If the maximum
pressure read was over the unit’s maximum pressure range, o.L
MediaGauge™ MG1-9V Panel
will be blinking on the display.
MediaGauge™ MG1-9V panel has a LCD display and three multi-
To return to the current pressure reading: Press the LIGHT/P-H
functional buttons – ON/UNIT/OFF; LIGHT/P-H (Peak-Held) and
button and hold down for 3 seconds.
RESET/CLEAR.
The RESET/CLEAR button is used to reset the gauge to
The ON/UNIT/OFF button is used to display the pressure
whatever pressure is currently applied to the port and to clear the
reading; switch between pressure units (PSI; BAR; and MPA) and
stored
to power down the unit.
RESET/CLEAR button only functions when held down for 3
maximum
peak
pressure
reading.
Note:
The
seconds.
To power on the unit: Press the ON/UNIT/OFF button.
The
To reference your MediaGauge™ digital pressure gauge to the
input port: Press and hold the RESET/CLEAR button for 3
MediaGauge™ MG1-9V has a battery saver mode and will
automatically shut off the display after 3 minutes.
seconds. The MediaGauge™ MG1-9V will now be reference to
your input port. For example, if you have 20 psi on the display and
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then you press and hold the RESET/CLEAR button for 3 seconds
LCD Resolution (100, 200,500PSI)
0.1
read as 10 psi on the display.
LCD Resolution (1000,3000,5000 PSI)
1
To reset the MediaGauge™ digital pressure gauge: Make sure
Proof Pressure
3 X Full Scale
Burst Pressure
10 X Full Scale or 15,000
the display will show 0.0 psi. A measurement of 30 psi would then
the input port is either disconnected or connected to a 0 psi input.
Press and hold down the RESET/CLEAR button for 3 seconds.
PSI whichever is less
To clear the maximum peak pressure reading: Press and hold
down the LIGHT/P-H button for 3 seconds until the maximum
Operating Temperature Range
-10° to 60°C (14° to 140°F)
Storage Temperature Range
-20° to 85°C (-4°to 185°F)
pressure reading appears on the LCD (it will be blinking). Release
the LIGHT/P-H button.
Press and hold down RESET/CLEAR
button for 3 seconds.
Tested Conditions
Installation/Mounting
1)
2)
Humidity
250 Hours (40°C and 90% to 95% R.H.
on a suitable (1/4” NPT) female fitting. Use Teflon tape
Pressure/Temperature
> 1.8 million Cycles (0 to FS @ 8Hz and
or pipe dope to seal the threads.
Cycles
-20° to 85°C)
Do no over tighten. Torque to 150 in lbs +/- 1 in lb
Thermal Shock
250 Cycles (85 to -20°C. 0.5 hr soaks at
Mount the MediaGauge™ MG1-9V digital pressure gauge
Electrical Specifications
temperature
Vibration
Supply Voltage
9V Battery
Response Time
< 1 ms
Accuracy
± 1.0 FS
LCD Resolution (5 PSI)
0.001
LCD Resolution (30 PSI)
0.01
144 Hours (100 to 2000 Hz, 20g
sinusoidal in 3 axes)
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SSI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Controls Division
3200 Palmer Drive
Janesville, WI 53548-5011
Phone: (608)758-1500
Fax: (608)758-2491
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MediaGauge™ (Model MG1-9V) Digital Pressure Gauge
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Digital Pressure Gauge Ordering System
The following explains SSI’s MediaGauge™ Digital Pressure Gauge order number sequence.
Example
Product Family
•
MG1
MG1 -
Pressure Ranges
• 5
• 30
• 100
• 200
• 500
• 1000
• 3000
• 5000
• 30/0 ("HG)
500
- A
-
9V
Port Configuration
•
Hex
A 22mm
Connector
Port
1/4 - 18 NPT
•
9V
Battery, Operated
Rubber Boot Options:
Order P/N 24610.1 for Model MG1
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Phone: (608)758-1500
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