The rail industry now has a versatile and robust pressure sensor solution from Baumer with its new PP20R family. This series expands the company’s portfolio to meet demanding applications in railway systems, offering competitive pricing without compromising on quality or performance.

Key Features

High Insulation Strength and EMC Immunity

The PP20R boasts exceptional insulation strength up to 1.5 kV AC, minimizing risks from voltage differences for improved operating safety. Additionally, its electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) immunity surpasses the EN 50121-3-2 standard requirements, ensuring reliable operation even in electrically noisy environments.

Versatility and Durability

Available with multiple accuracy levels and output signal types—4–20 mA current or voltage signals ranging from 0–10 V, 0–5 V, and 0–2 V—the PP20R offers flexibility. It supports various electronic and process connections and features a reinforced measuring cell for extreme robustness.

Wider Environmental Tolerance

Replacing the traditional single equalizer with four pressure equalization ports enhances resistance to environmental factors such as dirt, moisture condensation, or liquids. This makes it ideal for outdoor use in harsh conditions—including vehicle roofs or underfloor areas—even during inclement weather.

Applications

The PP20R is suitable for critical applications like measuring brake system pressures, monitoring traction unit cooling systems, and controlling pantograph contact pressure—all essential components of modern rail operations requiring precision and reliability.

Compliance with GS1 Standard

This innovative sensor aligns with the newly introduced GS1 standard for the railway sector. This enables seamless exchange of component lifecycle data across production, maintenance, repair, reconditioning processes—contributing to streamlined logistics within the industry while ensuring traceability from start to finish.

Availability at Innotrans 2024

Baumer will showcase its PP20R sensor family at Innotrans, taking place in Hall 4.2, Booth 102.

Last Updated: 2025-09-04 23:21:14