PT-500 Series

Submersible Level Transmitters For

Clean and Dirty Liquids

Datasheet

1-1/8” Hex
28.6 mm

5.96”
7.25” 151.4 mm
7.36” 184.2 mm
186.9 mm

Reusable cage fitting

Ideal for dirty liquids

1/2” NPTM

1.98”
50.4 mm
25.4 mm

1-1/2” tri-clover fitting

1.00”

3.6”
Ideal for sanitary
91.4 mm

Nose cone fitting

Ideal for clean liquids

C US

The PT-500 is a rugged submersible pressure transmitter designed for tank liquid level measurement, water
and wastewater applications, and well depth measurement.

Features
• Simple to install • Intrinsically safe for Class I, Div 1/Zone 0 (4-20mA
• High precision, solid state signal: 4-20 mA only)
• Exclusive, removable and reusable cage • Built-in lightning transient protection on every
• 1/2” NPTM option on cable end for use with model
conduit • Single seal for highest safety protection factor
• Durable transducer face • Field adjustable zero (magnet included)

Doc #9004534
Part #125816-0026
Rev E, 01/2024
PT-500 SPECIFICATIONS

Performance Electrical
• Accuracy (linearity, hysteresis, & repeatability): • Supply Voltage:
± 0.250% of span (BFSL) (1% for ≤ 1 psi) 4-20 mA, 0-5 VDC, 1-5 VDC: 9-28 VDC
• 1 Year Stability: 0-20,000 PSIS 1-10 VDC: 14-28 VDC
• Temp Effects on Zero & Span: mV/V: 10 VDC
≤ 0.025% FS/ºF @ 70º • Current Draw:
4-20 mA: 3-30 mA
Connectivity 0-5 VDC, 1-5 VDC, 1-10 VDC: 3 mA
• Output: • Electrical Connection:
4-20 mA Vented watertight cable w/free ends
0-5, 1-5, 1-10 VDC Up to 200 lbs tensile strength
mV/V • Electrical Protection:
Built in Lightning Transient and Surge
Environmental protection
• Maximum Depth: Protected against reverse polarity, surge per
Submersible up to 575 ft. IEC 61000-4-5
• Standard Compensated Temp.:
≤ 10 psi: 0º to 60ºC / 32º to 140ºF Physical
> 10 psi: -10º to 70ºC / 14º to 158ºF • Sensor Housing: 316L SS
• Storage Temp: -40º to 82ºC / -40º to 180ºF • Enclosure: 316L SS
• Operating Temp: -40º to 85ºC / -40º to 185ºF • Seal Housing: 316L SS
• Seal: Viton ETP-s
Certification • Protective Nose Cone: Delrin
• 4-20 mA Output Only: • Cables: PVC, Polyurethane, Hytrel
CSA Intrinsically Safe:
Class 1, Division 1; Groups C & D
Ex ia IIB T4
Class 1, Zone 0, AEx ia IIB T4
Ambient: -40 - 85ºC
Single Seal

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PT-500 COMMON MODEL CONFIGURATIONS
Waste Water Configurations
Model Number Model Description
PT-500C-5-PSI-G-L1-E0-P39-40-N0 4-20mA, 0-5 PSI, Removable cage and 1-1/2” Tri-clover, 40 ft. PVC cable, 0° - 60°C
PT-500C-10-PSI-G-L1-E0-P39-40-N0 4-20mA, 0-10 PSI, Removable cage and 1-1/2” Tri-clover, 40 ft. PVC cable, 0° - 60°C
PT-500C-15-PSI-G-L1-E0-P39-60-N0 4-20mA, 0-15 PSI, Removable cage and 1-1/2” Tri-clover, 60 ft. PVC cable, ,-10° - 70°C
PT-500C-20-PSI-G-L1-E0-P39-60-N0 4-20mA, 0-20 PSI, Removable cage and 1-1/2” Tri-clover, 60 ft. PVC cable, -10° - 70°C

Clean Water Configurations

Model Number Model Description
PT-500C-5-PSI-G-L1-E0-P1-40-N0 4-20mA, 0-5 PSI, 1/2” NPTM and removable nose cone, 40 ft. PVC cable, 0° - 60°C
PT-500C-10-PSI-G-L1-E0-P1-40-N0 4-20mA, 0-10 PSI, 1/2” NPTM and removable nose cone, 40 ft. PVC cable, 0° - 60°C
PT-500C-15-PSI-G-L1-E0-P1-60-N0 4-20mA, 0-15 PSI, 1/2” NPTM and removable nose cone, 60 ft. PVC cable, -10° - 70°C
PT-500C-20-PSI-G-L1-E0-P1-60-N0 4-20m, 0-20 PSI, 1/2” NPTM and removable nose cone, 60 ft. PVC cable, -10° - 70°C

PT-500 ACCESSORIES
Please order separately, by part number.

Description Part Number

Desiccant drying cartridge for breathing tube 122774-0028
Cage assembly 548001-8888
Gore filter* 511328

Note: *This option is included with a vented sensor purchase unless a desiccant cartridge is ordered.

Tank Cloud Compatible

The PT-500’s low power consumption make it ideal for remote monitoring
applications - especially when you’re relying on solar or battery power.
The Modbus version is compatible with our online remote monitoring
software Tank Cloud.

View level readings online on our Tank Cloud portal - levelandflow.com.

You can even add in low cost data logging and alarms. Tank Cloud means
you can keep an eye on your remote tanks and wells from your office or
your smartphone.

Contact us today to discuss how remote monitoring with Tank Cloud can help you save time and money!
Read more on our website at https://www.apgsensors.com/product-category/remote-monitoring/ and click
“How It Works.”

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Model Configuration Options

Model Number: PT-500_____ - _____ - _____ - _____ - _____ - _____ - _____ - _____ - _____
A B C D E F G H I

A. Cable Type F. NPTM

□ -▲ Polyurethane - Blue □ E0▲ 1/2” NPTM fitting for conduit, with pigtail
□B Hytrel .31” Ø - Black □ E5 Pigtail without conduit connection
□C PVC - Black
□D Hytrel .25” Ø - Black G. Process Connection
□ P1▲ 1/2” NPTM with removable plastic nose cone
B. Pressure Range □ P5 1/4” NPTF
□ Specify range in desired unit of measure
□ P37 Welded Cage (anti-snag 1 piece fitting)
□ P38 1-1/2” tri-clover with 3/4” diaphragm
__________ Max Water Depth
□ P39 Reusable Cage (includes P38 fitting)
575 ft. (175.25 m), 250 psi

C. Standard Units of Measure H. Cable Length

□ (specify length of cable needed in feet)
□ PSI □ FTH2O
□ INH2O □ MMH2O
I. Accuracy
D. Pressure Type (venting) Range Restrictions Greater than 1 PSI
□G Gauge (open vent tube 0 - 250 psi □ N0▲ ±0.25%
□A Absolute (sealed vent tube) 10 - 200 psi □ N1 ±0.25% with NIST certification
□S Sealed (sealed vent tube) 4 - 250 psi □ N2 ±0.1% with NIST certification

E. Output 1 PSI and below

□ L1▲ 4-20 mA, 2-wire □ N3 ±1%
□ L3 0-5V, 4-wire* □ N4 ±1% with NIST certification
□ L9 10 mV/V, 4-wire*
□ L12 1-5V, 4-wire*
Note: ▲Indicates this option is standard.
□ L21 1-10V, 4-wire*
□ L5 Modbus RTU, 4-wire RS-485*†
Pressure reading only
□ L31 Modbus RTU, 4-wire RS-485 *†
Level calculations, tank volume

Note: * Indicates this option does not yet have CSA

Approvals.

Note: † Indicates Field Adjustable Zero feature is

not included.

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