
Explosion-Proof
AST46HA High Accuracy 0.1% Pressure Transducer
Constructed with a simple-yet-rugged design, the AST4600 Explosionproof Pressure
Transducer/Transmitter stands up to a variety of applications where price and
performance are critical.
Factory Sealed Gauge Pressure Transducer
Pressures from 100 to 20,000 PSI•
CSA approved for use in hazardous areas including:•
UL1203/FM3615 Class I Zone 1 Group IIC▪
Class I Div 1 Groups A, B, C, D Explosionproof▪
Class II Div 1 Groups E, F, G Dust Ignition-proof▪
Vented Gauge Pressure Transducer
Pressures from 1 to 1,000 PSI Gauge•
CSA approved for use in hazardous areas including:•
Class I Zone 1 Group IIC▪
Class I Div 1 Groups A, B, C, D Explosionproof▪
Applications
Well Optimization
Oil and Gas Pipelines
Drilling Platforms
Marine & Offshore
CNG / Hydrogen Fill Stations
Paint Booths
Remote Telemetry Unit
Cold Climate Drilling & Mining
Panel Instrumentation
Environmental Data
Temperature
Operating Ambient -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F)
Operating Media -55 to 125°C (-65 to 250°F)
Storage -55 to 105°C (-67 to 221°F)
Thermal Limits
Compensated Range -20 to 70°C (-4 to 158°F)
TC Zero: <±0.5% FS TC Span: <±0.5% FS
Other
Shock EN 60068-2-27
Vibration EN 60068-2-6, 60068-2-64, and IEC 68-2-32
EMI/RFI Protection: Yes
Rating: IP-65 (vented), IP-66(factory sealed)
Benefits
ANSI/ISA-12.27.01.2003 Certied “Single Seal”
(no secondary seal required)
ABS (American Bureau of Shipping) Approved
ASIC Compensation
Superb Temperature Performance
Wide Operating Temperature
Excellent Accuracy
High Proof and Burst Pressure
Available in Exotic Alloys (Consult Factory for
Inconel 718 or Hastelloy C276)
Performance @ 25°C (77°F)
Accuracy* <±0.1% BFSL
Stability (1 year) ±0.1% FS, typical
Over Range Protection
Burst Pressure 5X Rated Pressure
Pressure Cycles > 100 Million
* Accuracy includes non-linearity, hysteresis & non-repeatability, + For higher proof pressures, contact factory
+
2X Rated Pressure
Electrical Data
Output 4-20mA 0-5V, 1-5V, 1-6V 0-10V, 1-10V 0.5-4.5V Ratiometric
Excitation 10-28VDC 10-28VDC 15-30VDC 5VDC, Regulated
Current Consumption - <10mA <10mA <10mA
Sampling Rate 400Hz 400Hz 400Hz 400Hz
Output Noise <1mV, RMS <1mV, RMS <1mV, RMS <1mV, RMS
Zero Offset <±0.5% FS <±0.5% FS <±0.5% FS <±0.5% FS
Span Tolerance <±0.5% FS <±0.5% FS <±0.5% FS <±0.5% FS
Output Load 0-800 Ohms@10-28VDC 5k Ohms, min. 5k Ohms, min. 5k Ohms, min.
Reverse Polarity Protection Yes Yes Yes Yes
American Sensor Technologies
• 450 Clark Dr., Mt. Olive, NJ 07828
• phone (973) 448-1901
• fax (973) 448-1905
• email:
[email protected]

Ordering Information
AST46HA A 0000 P 3 1
Series Type
Process Connection*
A= 1/4" NPT Male (up to 10,000 PSI)
I= 1/4" NPT Female (up to 15,000 PSI)
P= 1/2" NPT Male (up to 15,000 PSI)
W= F250C Female Autoclave (10,000 to 20,000 PSI)
* for other ports contact factory, "W" not available in 316L
Pressure Range
G= Gauge Pressure**
V= Gauge Pressure (Vacuum Calibrated)**
0= Sealed Gauge up to 9,999 PSI
1= Sealed Gauge up 10,000 to 19,999 PSI
2= Sealed Gauge 20,000 PSI
** Not suitable for Class II
Insert Pressure Code
Pressure Unit
B= Bar K= kg/cm
Outputs
1= 0.5-4.5V ratiometric
2= 0-5V (3 wire)
3= 1-5V (3 wire + case connection)
Electrical
T= 2ft. 18 AWG wires U = 4 f t . 1 8 A W G w i r e s W= 2 Meter 18 AWG wires
2
P= PSI
4= 4-20mA (loop powered + case connection)
5= 0-10V (3 wire)
6= 1-6V (3 wire + case connection)
G= 1-10V
T1
H
000
-Z
Wetted Material
0= 17-4PH 1= 316L 2= Inconel 718 4= Hastelloy C276
+
Consult factory on availability of Inconel 718 and Hastelloy C276
Failure State
H= High L= Low N= None
Options
000= No Options
Approval
-Z= Add “-Z” for CRN Registered to ANSI/ASME B31.3. Contact factory for material, pressure, and process connection options.
+
Pressure Ranges
0-1
++
0-2.5
0-5 G 0005 0-500 0 0500
++
0-7.5
0-10 G 0010 0-1,500 0 1500
0-15 G 0015 0-2,500 0 2500
0-25 G 0025 0-3,000 0 3000
0-50 G 0050 0-5,000 0 5000
Pressure PSI
0-100 G 0100 0-7,500 0 7500
0-200 G 0200 0-10,000 1 0000
0-500 G 0500 0-15,000 1 5000
0-1,000 G 1000 0-20,000 2 0000
++
2.5 and 7.5 PSI units must be ordered in inches of H2O
G 0001
G 0069 0-200 0 0200
G 0208 0-1,000 0 1000
Pressure Code Vented
0-100
Pressure PSI
Wiring
0 0100
Output Red Black White Green
Voltage +V Supply -V Supply Output Case Ground
4-20mA +V Supply -V Supply Not Used Case Ground
For U.S. installations, sensor case ground (green wire) must be
bonded to ground according to Article 501 & 505 of the NEC.
Pressure Code Factory Sealed
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© 2014 American Sensor Technologies Inc. AST46HA 01/30/2014
All specications subject to change without notice.

Explosion-Proof
7/8”
Hex
BA
Color Coded
Hookup Wires,
18 ga.,
various lengths
Plasma TIG Welds
Offering Continuous
Air Tight Seal
1/2 MNPT
Sintered Plug
(Gauge or
Vented Gauge)
AST46HA High Accuracy 0.1% Pressure Transducer
Model
Series
AST4600 0.875” 3.64”
AST46HA 1” 4.3”
AST46PT
(4-20mA)
AST46PT
(Voltage)
AST46SW 1” 4.8”
Body
Diameter
“A” “B”
1” 4.8”
1” 4.3”
Overall
Length
American Sensor Technologies
• 450 Clark Dr., Mt. Olive, NJ 07828
• phone (973) 448-1901
• fax (973) 448-1905
• email:
[email protected]
www.astsensors.com
© 2014 American Sensor Technologies Inc. AST46HA 01/30/2014.
All specications subject to change without notice.