GE UNIK 5000 pressure-sensing platform

The UNIK 5000 pressure-sensing platform from the Sensing business of GE Measurement & Control Solutions now carries FM and FMc approvals in addition to its existing IECEx/ATEX intrinsically safe certifications. As a result, UNIK 5000 pressure sensors can now be used worldwide in hazardous zone applications in the oil and gas and process industries, as well as in mining.

By combining silicon technology and analog circuitry with modular design and lean manufacturing techniques, the platform offers custom-built pressure sensors from standard components, matching accuracy and specification to meet individual requirements.

The high-quality, piezoresistive sensors in the platform offer high levels of performance without the use of digital electronics, so the sensors are suitable for sensitive applications such as those requiring low power, pulse power and fast response. They are available in a range of pressures from 70 mbar to 700 bar and in three grades of performance: industrial, improved and premium. These offer a range of accuracies from ±0.04% FS to ±0.2% FS. A choice of pressure connectors is available and electrical connectors may be selected to suit most environments with operating temperature ranges from -55 to +125°C. A suite of eight electronics boards allows outputs suitable for most applications and a further configurable option is to allow individual specification of voltage output. All 5000 Unik sensors feature low noise and high overpressure capability and are constructed from stainless steel.