Accurate, Extremely Robust, ATEX Certified and Surge Protected
At a Glance
- Ranges: 0-1mWG up to 0-250mWG
- Outputs: 4-20mA
- ATEX Certified: II 1G EEx ia IIC T4…T6
- Environmental Protection: IP68 to 250 metres
- Accuracy: <±0.5%/FS (0.25% & 0.1% optional)
- Guaranteed ATEX Certified Depth & Level Measurement in Hazardous Areas
- Ideal for use in Fuel & Diesel Oil Applications
- Corrosion Resistant Titanium Versions for Extreme Aggressive Media
- Protected Against Power Surges from Lightning Strikes
- Fully Submersible & Long-Term Immersion Protected to 250m
Description
The Pi99EX ATEX level sensor / intrinsically safe level transmitter is designed for use in a wide range of hazardous area applications such as fuel and oil tank measurement, sewage monitoring and leachate level measurement on landfill sites.
The ATEX level sensor’s body is constructed from 316 stainless steel as standard and can also be offered in titanium if the pressure media is particularly aggressive. Polyurethane (PUR) cable is provided as standard and Teflon (PTFE) cable is available as an option if demanded by harsh media.
The ATEX level sensor output is a 2-wire 4-20mA signal which has a surge protection circuit to mitigate the effects of electrical transients caused by nearby lightning strikes and power supply fluctuations.
Product Dimensions


Standard | A (mm) | B (mm) | C (mm) | D (mm) | Weight (g) |
Without Ballast Weight | 113 | 109 | on request | on request | approx. 160 |
With Ballast Weight | 200 | 196 | on request | on request | approx. 420 |
Version with Surge (Lightning) Protection | A (mm) | B (mm) | C (mm) | D (mm) | Weight (g) |
Without Ballast Weight | 157 | 153 | on request | on request | approx. 200 |
With Ballast Weight | 244 | 240 | on request | on request | approx. 460 |
Pi99EX Pressure Range Specifications
Pressure Range | 0.1 - 0.5 | >0.5 - 2 | >2 - 25 | Bar |
Overpressure | 3 | 3 x FS (min. 3 bar) | 3 x FS | bar |
Burst Pressure | >200 | >200 | >200 | bar |
Accuracy1 | ≤0.5 | ≤0.5 | ≤0.5 | ±%FS |
| (optional ≤0.25) | (optional ≤0.25, ≤0.1) | (optional ≤0.25, ≤0.1) | |
Temperature Error Zero | 0 to +70˚C | 0.06 | 0.03 | 0.015 | ±%FS/˚C |
| -25 to +85˚C | 0.08 | 0.04 | 0.02 | ±%FS/˚C |
Temperature Error Span | 0 to +70˚C | 0.015 | 0.015 | 0.015 | ±%FS/˚C |
| -25 to +85˚C | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 | ±%FS/˚C |
Operating Temperature | 0 to +70 | ˚C |
Storage Temperature | -25 to +85 | ˚C |
Long-Term Stability (1 year) (typ./max.) | <4 mbar | <4 mbar | <0.2%FS | |
1) Zero based non-conformity according to DIN 16086, including hysteresis and repeatability. | |
Electrical Connections | 4-20mA (2 wire) |
Supply Voltage | 10 - 30 Vdc |
Supply Voltage Influence | <0.1%FS |
Load Resistance Influence | <0.1%FS |
Pressure Connection, Diaphragm, Housing | Stainless Steel 1.4435 (316L) or titanium (optional) |
Seals (standard) | Viton (other materials see ordering information) |
Pi99EX EX-Approvals
Ex-Approval | | |
Type of Protection | Intrinsic safety II 1G EEx ia IIC T4...T6 | SEE Certificate SEE 99 ATEX 2640 |
Standards | EN 50 014: 1992 | general requirements |
| EN 50 020:1994 | intrinsic safety "i" |
| EN 50 284: 1997 | special requirements zone 0 |
Max. values for supply/output circuit | 30V / 100mA / 1W | zener barrier |
Temperature Class | T6 | T4 |
Ambient Temperature Ta ˚C | -25 to +55 | -25 to +85 |
Process Temperature ˚C | -25 to +55 | -25 to +85 |
Without any information about temperature class the transmitter will be labelled T4. |
Ex-Approval for dust on request. |
Pi99EX Electromagnet Compatibility
Electromagnety Compability | Norm | Level | Typical Interferences |
Emission: | | | |
EN 50081-1:1992 | Generic Emission Standard | | |
EN 55022: 1994 | Emission, Class B | | |
Immunity: | | | |
EN 50082-2: 1995 | Generic Immunity | | |
EN 61000-4-2: 1995 | Electrostatic Discharge | 4kV contact, 8kV air | |
ENV 50140: 1993 | Radiated Electro-magnetic Field | 10V/m, 80-1000 MHz, 80% AM 1kHz | Cellular Phones, Radio Sets |
ENV 50204: 1995 | Radiated Electro-magnetic Field (GSM) | 10V/m, 950 MHz, 200 Hz on/off | Digital Portable Phones |
EN 61000-4-4: 1995 | Fast Transients (burst) | 2kV | Motors, Valves |
ENV 50141: 1993 | Conducted Radio Frequency | 10 V, 0.15-80 MHz, 80% AM 1 kHz | Cellular phones, radio sets |
EN 61000-4-5: 1995 2) | Surge | 10 kA (8/20 µs) | Lightning Strikes |
2) Only with optional surge (lightning) protection |
Pi99EX Wiring
Wire | Designation |
White | +ve supply |
Brown | -ve supply |
Green/Yellow | Case/Earth |
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