Differential Pressure and Pressure Transmitters

Bulletin 01C25A02-01E

www.dpharp.com
 DPharp Digital Transmitters
A new standard for

and

Unmatched precision and

real world accuracy.
Unconditional long term
stability with lowest Total Inherently fail-safe sensor
Cost of Ownership (TCO). with no undiscovered failure
Multi-sensing functionality. modes.
Certified to IEC61508 as Rugged, yet compact
standard for single use SIL2 construction.
and dual use SIL3. Multiple material options for
harsh industrial environment.

2 3
 WORKING PRINCIPLE MULTI-SENSING
DPharp digital sensor uses two single crystal silicon 140 DPharp digital sensor has the unique ability to simultaneously
resonators vibrating at their natural frequencies. When fc measure static pressure and differential pressure. Not necessary
pressure is applied, one of the resonators goes into Additionally capsule and housing temperatures are also

Freq. (kHz)
tension, while the other goes into compression mode. 80 measured. Multi-sensing platform enables real-time dynamic
The CPU directly counts the sensor output frequencies ft compensation for unmatched precision and forms the basis for
without any additional A/D conversion. Due to the ex- implementation of advanced diagnostics. These information are
fc
cellent elastic properties of silicon material, the DPharp available through various digital communication protocols;
ft
sensor exhibits greater linearity and repeatability, with Pressure providing additional insight into your process.
no inherent hysteresis. Resonant sensor also provides 0 Multi-sensing functionality with guaranteed accuracy CAPEX
0 50 100 40% less
a large output signal resulting in greater sensitivity and Percentage of URL of static pressure signal allows the process to operate
2500
higher turndown. fc – ft = DP with fewer devices delivering reduced lifecycle costs. GP
fc + ft = SP D/P
2000
Resistance α Temperature
Unequalled precision and long term More really does mean less! 1500
GP

stability for your measurements!

1000 Installation
Key D/P
DPharp Transmitter
fc = Frequency Compression
Other Transmitter
ft = Frequency Tension
DPharp Other

Compression Tension
(fc) (ft)
HIGH PERFORMANCE
Long term, accurate and stable measurement in real world Acceptable performance
conditions is fundamental to realize reliable and efficient plant
operation. Transmitters in the field are subjected to continuous
variations of ambient and process temperature, static and over- y
ilit
pressure conditions affecting the accuracy. Long term stability of ab

Error (%)
st
the transmitter is a measure of performance drift and dependent m
ter
on the sensor technology. Total accuracy and long term stability g
Lon
determine the recalibration interval for the devices according to
the acceptable performance level.

Unconditional guarantee of long-term 2 2

Total Accuracy = ± E1 +E2 +(E3+E4) +E5
2 2

Total accuracy
stability under complete range of operating E1: Reference Accuracy of Calibrated Span

Pr conditions! E2: Ambient Temperature Effects

es E3: Static Span Effects
su E4: Static Zero Effects
re E5: Overpressure Effects

Time in service
Calibration frequency

ARC Statement
“ Proprietary sensors that offer real added value to a customer are expected to
increase in the market. With the exception of Yokogawa, however, not many
suppliers are expected to invest the time and money into development of
super-sophisticated new age pressure sensors. . .”
Automation Research Corporation (April 1995)

4 5
 SAFETY FIELD DIGITAL SOLUTIONS

Knowledge

IEC61508 Certified
Safety as Standard, Data
Not an Option!

Measure

DPharp is an active pressure sensor, so even with no pressure applied the resonators oscillate at their Open your eyes to a world of new opportunities… Release the trapped intelligence in your field assets
natural frequencies. Two independent resonators are utilized. If either one or both fail, the transmitter to get greater insight into your process.
diagnostics detects a capsule error. DPharp sensor is inherently fail-safe with no undiscovered failure
modes. Yokogawa’s Field Digital Solutions add new value to your instrumentation assets and plant operations
by establishing a reliable digital communications infrastructure to effectively utilize the multi-sensing and
A patented reverse calculation algorithm validates internal measurements, calculations and detects any advanced diagnostic capabilities offered by our intelligent devices.
malfunction of the CPU.
Yokogawa fully supports open standards like HART, FOUNDATION fieldbus, Profibus, ISA100 Wireless*
DPharp transmitters are capable of SIL2 single use and SIL3 redundant use, as standard. Same trans- and enabling technologies like FDT/DTM, EDDL to fully ensure customer’s freedom of choice by proven
mitter can be used in control and safety applications which reduces spares inventory and simplifies and tested interoperability with process automation and asset management systems.
maintenance.
Maximize asset intelligence for operational excellence and reduced
Yokogawa transmitters have undergone complete assessment of hardware for SIL2 and development
processes for SIL3 capability to IEC61508 safety standards.
lifecycle costs!

Plant safety & reliability assured! (* Available on EJX - B series)

6 7
 DISPLAY CAPABILITY ROBUSTNESS
Intelligent indicator clearly displays multiple process variables, Robustness of installed instrumentation greatly impacts their
user configurable engineering units, communication protocol, reliability and thereby plant availability. DPharp transmitters
output status and diagnostics by alpha-numeric and bargraph are designed for harsh industrial environments with rugged
display. When using digital protocol, details of instrument model, dual compartment enclosures. Multiple options are available
protocol version and device revision are indicated at start-up. for housing material, painting, wetted parts and bolting to
Descriptive alarm messages display abnormalities clearly to enhance durability. Transmitters use Hastelloy C-276 isolating
simplify troubleshooting. diaphragms as standard for improved corrosion resistance.

OVERPRESSURE RESPONSE TIME

Overpressure event may occur due to incorrect operation of Small form factors and powerful electronics enable a fast
valve manifold or process upsets during plant start-up. DPharp response time of 90 milliseconds. Fast response allows the
transmitters incorporate an additional overpressure diaphragm transmitter to react quickly to process changes. Together with
to protect the sensor from abnormal pressure surges. Yokogawa superior performance, it enables tighter control and reduces
has a published overpressure specification, based on DPharp process variability. Fast response is also critical for SIS and
superior sensor characteristics. anti-surge applications to maintain plant safety and prevent
equipment damage.

Isolation
diaphragm
Overpressure
diaphragm
90ms

Pressure
Capsule body

EJX Output

Pressure input

Time

8 9
 PREMIUM ADVANCED
PERFORMANCE DIAGNOSTICS
EJX Series transmitters deliver premium performance up to EJX Impulse Line Blockage Detection (ILBD) and heat tracing
0.025% precision. Industry leading stability guarantee of 0.1% diagnostics increase plant availability by enabling predictive
URL for 10 years means reduced maintenance with extended maintenance. The fluctuation of differential and static pressure,
recalibration intervals. capsule and ambient temperature signals from the multi-sensing
EJX differential pressure transmitters also provide a static DPharp sensor are continuously monitored. By statistical
pressure measurement with 0.2% accuracy enabling greater calculations and comparison to reference condition, the blockage
insight into your process with fewer devices. of high, low or both impulse lines can be determined.

High Pressure

HIGH PRESSURE
Side Blockage
DP (Differential
Pressure)

CAPABILITY HP (Static
Pressure H side)
LP (Static
EJX600 series pressure transmitters with direct screwed

Heat Trace
Pressure L side)
connection enable compact inline installation. It is suitable for Outcome Low fluctuation
measurement of absolute and gauge pressure up to 10,000
PSI with a superior accuracy and 10-year long term stability.
Blockage on HP side

Flange temperature monitoring provides diagnostics of heat

trace or enclosure heater failures.

CONTACT OUTPUT High Alarm

An alarm is generated.
Flange temperature

EJX Series transmitters provide a unique open collector

Low Alarm
contact output in addition to the analog signal, enabling easy
local alarm annunciation for process measurements or An alarm is generated.
diagnostic triggers.
Time
The contact output is included in the safety certification of the
transmitter by TÜV.

10 11
 MULTI-VARIABLE TRANSMITTER WIRELESS

Dimensional
Stability
Discharge Coefficient,
Reynolds Number

Compressibility

Gas Expansion

Density

Velocity,
Viscosity

EJX900 multi-variable transmitter successfully integrates the DPharp multi-sensing capability with an EJX-B series of transmitters extend the benefits of DPharp digital sensing technology to the wireless
onboard flow computer and can be configured for multi-variable (DP, SP, T) or dynamically compensated world, enabling advanced high precision digital sensing with all other benefits of wireless deployment.
massflow outputs. Dynamic flow compensation allows the EJX900 multi-variable transmitter to eliminate
inherent errors in the DP flow calculations at actual operating condition and to model the flow profile Yokogawa EJX-B series is the world’s first wireless device based on customer driven ISA100 Industrial
more precisely. Wireless standards family, offering customers with a secure, reliable and flexible plant wide wireless
solution for monitoring and control applications.
Extensive range of primary elements and process fluids are supported. EJX900 is compliant to ISO5167,
IAPWS, DIPPR, AGA 3, AGA 8 and ISO12213 Standards. EJX-B series wireless products enable long distance, stable communication with fast update rates of up
to 0.5 second. They also feature a unique battery pack solution with standard lithium cells for easy of
FOUNDATION fieldbus and HART 7 communication protocols are supported. EJX900 also offers ad- maintenance and reduced operating costs.
vanced diagnostics such as ILBD and flange temperature monitoring. It is IEC61508 certified for safety
by TÜV as standard. The ISA100 family of open standards ensures interoperability of Yokogawa’s reliable wireless systems
with various third-party products to expand the range of wireless solutions for your plant.
Maximizing the full potential of DP flow measurement!
ISA100.11a is a communication protocol of ISA100 wireless. ISA100.11a is approved as an International
Standards (IEC 62734) by International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).

The fusion of DPharp and ISA100 leading technologies deliver sustainable lifecycle benefits to meet your
most demanding requirements.

Building a wireless future to last!

12 13
 TECHNOLOGY EVOLUTION MODEL SELECTION
DPharp EJX-A
EJX-A EJA-E
UniΔ DPharp EJ

Capacitance Silicon
Resonant
1965

1975

1995

2000

2005

2010

2015
1970

1980

1985

1990
Accuracy
Analog Sensor Digital Sensor +/- 0.025% l
+/- 0.040% l l
+/- 0.055% l
Force Capacitance
Balance PiezoResistive
Stability
+/- 0.1% of URL for 15 years l
D/P Cell UniΔ Mark II DPharp EJA-A DPharp EJA-E +/- 0.1% of URL for 10 years l
Maximum Working Pressure
250 bar l l
Yokogawa have been manufacturing electronic pressure transmitters for more than four decades. We
revolutionized the industry and set a new standard for pressure measurement with the introduction of the 160 bar l
DPharp digital sensor in 1991. The superior performance of the new technology enabled exponential Turn down
market expansion. As of 2011, we have delivered over 5 million DPharp transmitters operating in various 200 : 1 l
industries and applications to the complete satisfaction of our diverse customer base. Yokogawa 100 : 1 l
continues, the digital evolution with the enhancement of our DPharp family to deliver best in class Multi sensing
pressure measurement solutions to our esteemed customers. DP, SP l l
Safety
Yokogawa DPharp transmitters achieved over 350% growth in the FMEDA report l l
last decade! IEC61508 Certified l l
Response time
< 90ms l l
User Linearisation
10 points signal characteriser l l
FF Function Blocks
AI (Analog Input) l l
PID (PID control) l l
Other * l l
FF Link master
Sales Revenue

Standard l l
Advanced Diagnostics
4.5× Impulse line blockage detection l
4.0× Heat trace monitoring l
Alarm output
2.7× Contact output l
2.2× Multi-Variable
DP, SP, PT, QV and QM l
1.3×
1.0 Wireless Communication
ISA100.11a l
2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 [* Other FB include SC (Signal Characteriser), IT (Integrator), AR (Arithmetic) and IS (Input Selecor) ]
14 15
 are registered trademarks of Yokogawa Electric Corporation.
Other company names and product names used in this material are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.

YOKOGAWA ELECTRIC CORPORATION

World Headquaters
9-32, Nakacho 2-chome, Musashino-shi, Tokyo 180-8750, JAPAN Represented by:
http://www.yokogawa.com
YOKOGAWA CORPORATION OF AMERICA
2 Dart Road, Newnan, GA 30265-1094, U.S.A.
http://us.yokogawa.com
YOKOGAWA EUROPE B.V.
Euroweg 2, 3825 HD Amersfoort, THE NETHERLANDS
http://www.yokogawa-europe.com
YOKOGAWA ENGINEERING ASIA PTE. LTD.
5 Bedok South Road, Singapore 469270, SINGAPORE
http://www.yokogawa.com/sg/
YOKOGAWA CHINA CO., LTD.
3F TowerD Cartelo Crocodile Building, No.568 West Tianshan Road, Shanghai 200335, China
http://www.yokogawa.com/cn/
YOKOGAWA MIDDLE EAST B.S.C.(c)
P.O. Box 10070, Manama
Building 577, Road 2516, Busaiteen 225, Muharraq, Bahrain
http://www.yokogawa.com/bh/ [Ed : 05/b] Printed in Japan, 705(KP)

Subject to change without notice

All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2012, by Yokogawa Electric Corporation