High Volume – OEM Refrigeration Pressure Sensors

For Immediate Release: January 24, 2008

For additional information contact:
Lori Appel at (805) 552-3406 or lappel@kavlico.com

Moorpark, CA—– Kavlico, an operation of Schneider Electric and a global business unit of Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST), is pleased to announce the P528 family of ceramic capacitive refrigeration pressure sensors. These devices are perfectly suited for high volume applications in refrigeration compressors, rooftop chillers, and refrigerant recovery systems.

The compact sensors feature a brass housing with a ¾ in. external hex and is based on Kavlico’s fourth generation 16mm ceramic technology. The product targets high volume applications requiring ±2% or better accuracy over the normal -40 to 85°C operating temperature range. The rugged sensors can withstand high over-pressure spikes and are available from 0-15 to 0-500 PSIA pressure ranges. These high performance sensors are powered by a regulated 5V power supply configuration that produces a standard 0.5 - 4.5V ratiometric output.

The sensors are temperature compensated, have excellent EMI/RFI and ESD protection, and have superior output signal stability. Pressure ports available include 1/8-27 NPT, ¼-18 NPT and ¼ SAE female threads with Shrader deflators. The P528s feature an integral Packard Metri-Pak 150 electrical connector and are compliant with European RoHS directives.

About Kavlico

Kavlico is an operation of Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST) and is a global business unit of Schneider Electric. Kavlico is a leading manufacturer of pressure, position (LVDT & RVDT), force, level, tilt, media quality, and other specialty sensors and transducers for the transportation, industrial and aerospace & defense markets.
www.kavlico.com

About Custom Sensors & Technologies

Headquartered in Moorpark, CA, Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST), is a global business unit of Schneider Electric and is comprised of the industry-leading brands of Crouzet, Kavlico, Crydom, as well as the former divisions of BEI technologies, including Newall and Systron Donner. CST provides sensors, controls, and actuation products for the transportation, industrial and aerospace & defense markets.
www.cstsensors.com

About Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric is the world’s power and control specialist. Through its world-class brands, Merlin Gerin, Square D and Telemecanique, Schneider Electric anticipates and satisfies customers’ requirements in the residential, building, industry and energy and infrastructure markets. With over 100,000 employees and operations in 190 countries, Schneider Electric generated €13.7 billion in 2006 through 15,000 sales outlets.
www.schneider-electric.com

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