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Digital Pirani Vacuum Gauge

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The S4R PVG-120 Digital Pirani Vacuum Gauge provides wide-range pressure measurement from atmospheric pressure down to 0.05 Pa in a compact KF16-mounted instrument with integrated digital display.

Its composite sensing architecture combines MEMS Pirani thermal-conductivity measurement with an additional pressure-sensing stage, allowing continuous monitoring across a broad 0.05 Pa to 120 kPa absolute-pressure range. The integrated TFT-LCD provides direct local readings, while switchable Pa, Torr and mbar units simplify use across laboratory vacuum systems.

For system integration and process monitoring, the PVG-120 provides RS485 communication with Modbus RTU support together with a 0–10 V analog output. It is particularly suited to rotary-vane and dry-scroll vacuum pumps, vacuum chambers, tube furnaces, glovebox antechambers, vacuum drying systems and foreline monitoring in compatible high-vacuum installations.

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Digital Pirani Vacuum Gauge

0.05 Pa–120 kPa Wide-Range Vacuum Measurement

Integrated Display, KF16 Interface and RS485 / 0–10 V System Integration

The S4R PVG-120 Digital Pirani Vacuum Gauge provides continuous absolute-pressure measurement from atmospheric pressure down to 0.05 Pa for laboratory and materials-research vacuum systems.

A composite sensing architecture, an integrated display showing pressure and sensor temperature, and both digital and analog outputs combine local indication with direct integration into laboratory equipment and process-control systems.

Measurement range
0.05 Pa–120 kPa
Vacuum interface
KF16
Outputs
RS485 · 0–10 VDC
Pressure units
Pa · Torr · mbar
Product Highlights

Wide-range monitoring in one compact instrument

Local pressure indication and electronic system integration from atmospheric pressure through the primary and medium vacuum range.

01
Composite Pirani sensing
Provides continuous measurement from atmospheric pressure down to 5 × 10⁻² Pa in a single instrument.
02
Pressure and temperature
The integrated display shows the measured pressure together with the sensor temperature, read from −40 to +85 °C to within ±0.5 °C.
03
Digital and analog outputs
RS485 communication and a 0–10 VDC analog signal allow connection to compatible controllers and data-acquisition systems.
04
Three pressure units
Indication switches between Pa, Torr and mbar according to laboratory preference, without changing the instrument configuration.
Measurement Principle

Composite sensing from atmosphere to medium vacuum

Pirani measurement is based on the relationship between gas pressure and thermal conductivity. As pressure falls, heat transfer from the heated sensing element to the surrounding gas decreases, producing a pressure-dependent electrical response. This relationship flattens out above a few thousand pascal, which is why a Pirani element alone cannot cover the region close to atmospheric pressure.

The PVG-120 combines the Pirani element with an additional pressure-sensing stage, so a single instrument delivers a continuous reading from 120 kPa down to 0.05 Pa without the operator switching between two gauges.

Gas dependence Pirani measurement depends on the thermal properties of the gas. Specified performance applies to nitrogen and air. Other gases can give a different indicated pressure and may require correction or application-specific calibration.
Measurement Performance

Specified accuracy by pressure range

Measurement uncertainty is strongly pressure-dependent and should be considered when selecting the gauge for quantitative process control.

Pressure range Specified error Measurement region
5 × 10⁻² to 1 × 10⁻¹ Pa ±50 % of reading Lower measurement limit
1 × 10⁻¹ to 1.5 × 10⁴ Pa ±15 % of reading Primary and medium vacuum
1.5 × 10⁴ to 1.2 × 10⁵ Pa ±0.5 % of reading Near-atmospheric region
Reading the accuracy bands The instrument is at its most precise near atmospheric pressure and progressively less so as pressure falls. Below 0.1 Pa, the gauge remains useful for vacuum-level indication and pump-down monitoring, but should not be relied upon for high-accuracy quantitative pressure measurement.
System pressure The pressure measured at the gauge port can differ from the pressure elsewhere in the system when line conductance, gas flow or process loading generates a gradient. Mount the gauge close to the point whose pressure actually matters for the process.
Indication & System Integration

Local display with digital and analog outputs

The gauge works as a standalone local indicator and simultaneously provides electronic signals to compatible monitoring and control systems, so no separate display controller is required at the vacuum line.

Integrated display
Pressure, selected unit and sensor temperature are shown directly on the gauge body, with front-panel keys for configuration.
RS485 digital output
Serial interface for connection to compatible instrumentation, logging software and control hardware over a two-wire bus.
0–10 VDC analog output
Continuous analog pressure signal for acquisition cards, chart recorders and threshold or interlock electronics.
Temperature reading The −40 to +85 °C span with ±0.5 °C accuracy describes the temperature measurement performed at the sensor. It is not the permitted ambient range for the instrument, which is 0 to 40 °C.
Vacuum System Compatibility

Designed for primary and medium-vacuum monitoring

The measurement range matches the working region of mechanical vacuum pumps, vacuum chambers and process equipment operating from atmospheric pressure through primary and medium vacuum. A single gauge therefore covers the whole pump-down curve of a rotary-vane or dry-scroll system.

The KF16 interface connects directly to standard small-diameter laboratory vacuum lines. A KF16-to-KF25 adapter set is available where the main system is built in KF25.

High-vacuum systems The PVG-120 is suitable for monitoring the backing or foreline pressure of compatible turbomolecular systems. It does not replace an ionisation or cold-cathode gauge when measurement below 0.05 Pa is required.
Typical Applications

Pressure monitoring across laboratory vacuum systems

For installations requiring wide-range pressure measurement, local display and electronic data output.

Rotary-vane vacuum pumps
Pump-down monitoring and system-pressure measurement on compatible oil-sealed mechanical vacuum systems.
Dry-scroll vacuum pumps
Wide-range pressure monitoring across clean, oil-free primary-vacuum systems.
Vacuum chambers
Continuous indication during chamber evacuation, processing and venting.
Tube-furnace systems
Vacuum monitoring during evacuation and compatible reduced-pressure thermal-processing workflows.
Glovebox antechambers
Pressure monitoring during compatible antechamber evacuation and controlled-atmosphere transfer cycles.
Foreline monitoring
Backing-pressure measurement for compatible higher-vacuum pumping systems.
Technical Specifications

PVG-120 specifications

Parameter Specification
Product type Digital composite Pirani vacuum gauge
Reference PVG-120
Measurement principle Composite pressure sensing combining a Pirani thermal-conductivity element with an additional pressure-sensing stage
Measurement range 5 × 10⁻² to 1.2 × 10⁵ Pa absolute, equivalent to 0.05 Pa to 120 kPa
Accuracy ±50 % of reading from 5 × 10⁻² to 1 × 10⁻¹ Pa; ±15 % from 1 × 10⁻¹ to 1.5 × 10⁴ Pa; ±0.5 % from 1.5 × 10⁴ to 1.2 × 10⁵ Pa
Reference gases Nitrogen and air
Pressure units Pa, Torr and mbar, switchable
Temperature measurement range −40 to +85 °C
Temperature accuracy ±0.5 °C
Display Integrated digital display showing pressure, unit and sensor temperature
Vacuum connection KF16
Electrical connector DB9
Digital output RS485
Analog output 0–10 VDC
Supply voltage 12–28 VDC
Power consumption < 1.2 W
Response time ≤ 300 ms
Warm-up time 60 s
Operating ambient temperature 0 to 40 °C
Installation & Handling

Clean mounting and correct electrical integration

Install the gauge on a clean KF16 port with a correctly seated centring ring and clamp. Deposits in the sensing region can shift the thermal-conductivity reading and are a common cause of long-term drift.

Allow the specified 60 s warm-up before taking a reading. Wire the 12–28 VDC supply and the signal lines according to the interface specification, and connect the RS485 and analog outputs only to electrically compatible equipment.

Contaminating processes Heavily particulate-loaded, condensing, corrosive or chemically aggressive process streams can alter sensor behaviour or damage the measurement components, and require an application review before use.
Safety function The gauge is a measurement and monitoring instrument. It should not be treated as a safety-rated protection or shutdown device unless incorporated into an independently validated safety system.
Package Contents

Supplied in the standard S4R configuration

PVG-120 vacuum gauge
Digital composite Pirani gauge with integrated display, DB9 connector and KF16 vacuum interface.
DB9 interface lead
Cable for electrical connection, RS485 communication and 0–10 VDC analog signal integration.
Operating documentation
Installation, configuration, electrical interface and maintenance guidance for laboratory use.
Not included The 12–28 VDC power supply, KF16 centring rings and clamps, and any vacuum-line adaptation are ordered separately unless explicitly stated in the quotation.
Options & Accessories

Ordered separately with the gauge

Specify the items required for the installation when placing the order.

KF16 sealing components
Centring rings and clamps for assembly on the vacuum port.
KF16 to KF25 adapter set
Adaptation for connecting the gauge to a vacuum system built in KF25 components.
12–28 VDC power supply
External regulated power supply suitable for the gauge electrical requirements.

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