Frequently Asked Questions about Wireless Pressure Sensors

Yes. The user manual shows how to connect the wires from the standard pressure sensor to the spring-loaded terminal block inside the enclosure.  The Leap transceiver node can support one 4-20 mA sensor and three 0-10V sensors. Just set the min and max values in the configuration screen along with the unit of measure for the pressure.

Yes – a powerful battery inside the enclosure can supply 12VDC or 24VDC to the sensor. The sensor is powered-on right before it is read to minimize the battery drain. Set the “settling time” for the sensor in the configuration options to assure the sensor is stabilized before it is read.

Yes. For differential pressure, the Leap transceiver node calculates and sends the differential pressure so that alerts may be easily be created in the Leap Sensor Manager software on the differential pressure reading.

Common Applications for Wireless Pressure Sensors

  • Flow device and process line monitoring: tracking process flow across liquid or gas equipment, useful across a wide range of manufacturing equipment.
  • Differential air pressure across HVAC filters: flags clogged filters before airflow drops enough to hurt efficiency or air quality.
  • Remote air pressure gauges for building automation: supporting industrial automation and environmental monitoring needs where accurate readings are required in hard-to-reach or rotating equipment.
  • Storage tank leak detection: using reference pressure to detect drops that indicate a leak.
  • Liquid level monitoring in evaporation ponds and tanks
  • Pipeline pressure monitoring: continuous monitoring of pipes carrying liquids or gases in varied settings, especially where running wire is impractical.
  • Cleanroom and lab pressure differentials: maintaining positive/negative pressure zones for contamination control.